Alaska Darin Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 You know, like the Vikings. A team we beat AND who lost AT HOME yesterday to a team we beat just one week ago. I mean think about it: McKinnie - First Round Hutchinson - First Round (though signed as a Free Agent) Birk - UDFA but a Pro Bowler Hicks - UDFA signed from the Eagles after 4 seasons Johnson - High second round K Williams - High First Round K. Udeze - First Round P. Williams - High Profile Free Agent D. Scott - 3rd Round That's Four first rounders, one second rounder, and a third rounder for those of you scoring at home. How is it that team didn't roll us by 40? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLocke Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 You know, like the Vikings. A team we beat AND who lost AT HOME yesterday to a team we beat just one week ago. I mean think about it: McKinnie - First Round Hutchinson - First Round (though signed as a Free Agent) Birk - UDFA but a Pro Bowler Hicks - UDFA signed from the Eagles after 4 seasons Johnson - High second round K Williams - High First Round K. Udeze - First Round P. Williams - High Profile Free Agent D. Scott - 3rd Round That's Four first rounders, one second rounder, and a third rounder for those of you scoring at home. How is it that team didn't roll us by 40? 835484[/snapback] Don't forget Erasmus James another first-rounder. I think he is injured, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 You know, like the Vikings. A team we beat AND who lost AT HOME yesterday to a team we beat just one week ago. I mean think about it: McKinnie - First Round Hutchinson - First Round (though signed as a Free Agent) Birk - UDFA but a Pro Bowler Hicks - UDFA signed from the Eagles after 4 seasons Johnson - High second round K Williams - High First Round K. Udeze - First Round P. Williams - High Profile Free Agent D. Scott - 3rd Round That's Four first rounders, one second rounder, and a third rounder for those of you scoring at home. How is it that team didn't roll us by 40? 835484[/snapback] What's yer point, keep going bargain basement on both sides of the line? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 And not drafting lineman has gotten the Bills where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 What's yer point, keep going bargain basement on both sides of the line? 835493[/snapback] How about: no single avenue guarantees TEAM success. I guarantee if we pick nothing but OLine in the next draft we'll suck next season too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 And not drafting lineman has gotten the Bills where? 835494[/snapback] I'm sorry, but I'm pretty sure we've actually picked a bunch of linemen over the past 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Oh my Gawd, its not where the players are drafted, but who the individual players are and how well they both work by themselves and together? What a concept! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLocke Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 And not drafting lineman has gotten the Bills where? 835494[/snapback] Buffalo has drafted d-linemen early, but not o-linemen early. Schobel, Denny and Kelsay were all second rounders. John McCargo was drafted in the first round this year. Tripplett got good, but not great money from the Bills and Tim Anderson was a third round pick. I think Jonas and Mike Williams were the highest picks in recent memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStranger76 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Always one exception. Draft em' early and often and you be rewarded more often than not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Oh my Gawd, its not where the players are drafted, but who the individual players are and how well they both work by themselves and together? What a concept! 835498[/snapback] Crazy, mad stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Always one exception. Draft em' early and often and you be rewarded more often than not. 835502[/snapback] Bull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 How about: no single avenue guarantees TEAM success. I guarantee if we pick nothing but OLine in the next draft we'll suck next season too. 835496[/snapback] Those lines ceratinly haven't single handedly won any games for them or allowed them to steam roll their opponents, but it has kept them in every game they have played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 How about: no single avenue guarantees TEAM success. I guarantee if we pick nothing but OLine in the next draft we'll suck next season too. 835496[/snapback] How about: no chit Sherlock! First order of business...fire Modrak, cause who he's recommended (I assume that what he does from Fla) aint working out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNRed Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 How about: no single avenue guarantees TEAM success. 835496[/snapback] "Draft good players." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Those lines ceratinly haven't single handedly won any games for them or allowed them to steam roll their opponents, but it has kept them in every game they have played. 835505[/snapback] You mean like the game they lost against NE by 24 points? Or the game against that defensive powerhouse in San Francisco where they put up a whole FIELD GOAL? Honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 You know, like the Vikings. A team we beat AND who lost AT HOME yesterday to a team we beat just one week ago. I mean think about it: McKinnie - First Round Hutchinson - First Round (though signed as a Free Agent) Birk - UDFA but a Pro Bowler Hicks - UDFA signed from the Eagles after 4 seasons Johnson - High second round K Williams - High First Round K. Udeze - First Round P. Williams - High Profile Free Agent D. Scott - 3rd Round That's Four first rounders, one second rounder, and a third rounder for those of you scoring at home. How is it that team didn't roll us by 40? 835484[/snapback] they're almost the opposite of the bills -- certified journeyman at every position BUT offensive line (including a rapidly declining ancient QB) and a fast WR who simply can't hold onto the ball. all of which leads me to think that ... QB is the most important position in football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 How about: no chit Sherlock! First order of business...fire Modrak, cause who he's recommended (I assume that what he does from Fla) aint working out. 835507[/snapback] I'm not sure that's the answer, either. I'm a hell of alot more disappointed we didn't make a serious run at Hutch than anything that's happened in the last 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 they're almost the opposite of the bills -- certified journeyman at every position BUT offensive line. 835518[/snapback] Don't forget DLine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 You know, like the Vikings. A team we beat AND who lost AT HOME yesterday to a team we beat just one week ago. I mean think about it: McKinnie - First Round Hutchinson - First Round (though signed as a Free Agent) Birk - UDFA but a Pro Bowler Hicks - UDFA signed from the Eagles after 4 seasons Johnson - High second round K Williams - High First Round K. Udeze - First Round P. Williams - High Profile Free Agent D. Scott - 3rd Round That's Four first rounders, one second rounder, and a third rounder for those of you scoring at home. How is it that team didn't roll us by 40? 835484[/snapback] What about the 06 superbowl? Or does this not count? The Vikes drafted McKinnie and refused to sign him. They also had the incident on the boat, a qb who was (and is) seriously injured, another old one who seems to have hit the wall, different owners, different coaching staffs, and they lost their best player (Moss). If you are making the point that nothing is foolproof, you are correct. If you are insinuating that the Bills have properly addressed this gaping, ongoing hole, you are sadly mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStranger76 Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 New England has done the same thing and it's worked pretty good for them. I didn't say it was guarenteed( look at the Raiders too) but I stand by drafting lineman early as the best approach to building a solid team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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