BillsVet Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 The board has already begun the premature talk that the 08 draft class isn't good. While it's necessary to judge them at some point, I find it interesting that other teams are using their young players. From PFT: "Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, the Cardinals’ first-round draft pick out of Tennessee State, is expected to become a permanent fixture in the starting lineup as the team’s No. 2 cornerback. Rodgers-Cromartie has started three games this season when the Cardinals used their nickel package to start the game, but now Rodgers-Cromartie will be a fixture in the base defense." DRC to start in Arizona This is not a post to point out that McKelvin was picked higher than DRC, but it should demonstrate that it's not completely out of the question for coaches to play rookies. The NFL is no longer a league in which high picks can sit on the bench to learn so they can hopefully be ready to go when it's convenient. Only exception there may be QB, although Flacco and Ryan have played well so far. JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 The board has already begun the premature talk that the 08 draft class isn't good. While it's necessary to judge them at some point, I find it interesting that other teams are using their young players. From PFT: "Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, the Cardinals’ first-round draft pick out of Tennessee State, is expected to become a permanent fixture in the starting lineup as the team’s No. 2 cornerback. Rodgers-Cromartie has started three games this season when the Cardinals used their nickel package to start the game, but now Rodgers-Cromartie will be a fixture in the base defense." DRC to start in Arizona This is not a post to point out that McKelvin was picked higher than DRC, but it should demonstrate that it's not completely out of the question for coaches to play rookies. The NFL is no longer a league in which high picks can sit on the bench to learn so they can hopefully be ready to go when it's convenient. Only exception there may be QB, although Flacco and Ryan have played well so far. JMO. I think in this case it's simple. Our pre-existing starters at CB are better than Arizona's pre-existing starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_wag Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 i liked DRC over mckelvin for two reasons - better size and hands.......mckelvin has done nothing to change that opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 The board has already begun the premature talk that the 08 draft class isn't good. While it's necessary to judge them at some point, I find it interesting that other teams are using their young players. From PFT: "Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, the Cardinals’ first-round draft pick out of Tennessee State, is expected to become a permanent fixture in the starting lineup as the team’s No. 2 cornerback. Rodgers-Cromartie has started three games this season when the Cardinals used their nickel package to start the game, but now Rodgers-Cromartie will be a fixture in the base defense." DRC to start in Arizona This is not a post to point out that McKelvin was picked higher than DRC, but it should demonstrate that it's not completely out of the question for coaches to play rookies. The NFL is no longer a league in which high picks can sit on the bench to learn so they can hopefully be ready to go when it's convenient. Only exception there may be QB, although Flacco and Ryan have played well so far. JMO. JMO - the value of whole lot of #1 round picks is the result of a manufactured media event by agents and fans alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poeticlaw Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 The board has already begun the premature talk that the 08 draft class isn't good. While it's necessary to judge them at some point, I find it interesting that other teams are using their young players. From PFT: "Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, the Cardinals’ first-round draft pick out of Tennessee State, is expected to become a permanent fixture in the starting lineup as the team’s No. 2 cornerback. Rodgers-Cromartie has started three games this season when the Cardinals used their nickel package to start the game, but now Rodgers-Cromartie will be a fixture in the base defense." DRC to start in Arizona This is not a post to point out that McKelvin was picked higher than DRC, but it should demonstrate that it's not completely out of the question for coaches to play rookies. The NFL is no longer a league in which high picks can sit on the bench to learn so they can hopefully be ready to go when it's convenient. Only exception there may be QB, although Flacco and Ryan have played well so far. JMO. Nate clements started in his rookie season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Milkman Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 Nate clements started in his rookie season Travis Henry started in his rookie season too. He was so good that he even had time to cruise the penny candy aisle at the 7-11 picking up 14 year old girls. I guess you are right, this year's rookie class just doesn't measure up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted November 7, 2008 Author Share Posted November 7, 2008 Nate clements started in his rookie season Buffalo was in full-on rebuild mode during the 2001 season, finishing with a 3-13 record. I continue to believe that the Bills coaching staff knows this is a season they must succeed. Playing rookies may put that into jeopardy. It cannot be said how conservative DJ has gone when confronted with injuries. He played A. Thomas last season with Jackson lingering on the bench. They went with guys like Peerless Price when it was clear he couldn't play at a decent level. In his pursuit to mitigate risk, DJ will sink himself by not taking a calculated risk along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 This goes against all those threads at the beginning of the season that commented on how nice it was that the Bills weren't forced to start rookies because they didn't have anybody better than a guy with no professional experience on the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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