BuffaloBill Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I think the Bills are likely to draft one in the late rounds but not much else. They seem to put little value in the role. I guess Fine and Schouman ae considered "good enough." I highly doubt the Bills pick a TE day one of the drft and they may take their chances and not pick one at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'm glad that they don't. This FA TE pool looks like crap. If I had to guess, they're all but certain to take one early in the draft. They desperately need an upgrade to their passing attack and offense in general, and barring a surprise pick at WR, its unlikely that they're going to get it any other way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Id rather just use our 2nd rounder on a good TE like Cook. And lets be honest, if the season started today are we any worse off at TE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Mud Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I think the Bills are likely to draft one in the late rounds but not much else. They seem to put little value in the role. I guess Fine and Schouman ae considered "good enough." I highly doubt the Bills pick a TE day one of the drft and they may take their chances and not pick one at all. To be honest i was quite impressed by the play of the dereks at tight end, and now that Robert "drop everything "Royal is gone we should get more looks at these two, im not opposed to signing a true blocking tight end, and seeing what we truly have in these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 And lets be honest, if the season started today are we any worse off at TE? The phrase 'addition by subtraction' comes to mind. I'm not really a fan of the two guys they still have, but honestly, I have a hard time believing they could be significantly worse than Royal. Friggin' Lonnie was better than that guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robkmil Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I think the Bills are likely to draft one in the late rounds but not much else. They seem to put little value in the role. I guess Fine and Schouman ae considered "good enough." I highly doubt the Bills pick a TE day one of the drft and they may take their chances and not pick one at all. Everything I read says the Bills are projected to use on of their top two picks on a TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Chase Coffman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Friggin' Lonnie was better than that guy. Whoa there, thats a mighty lofty statement you just made. But...I think you're right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 Chase Coffman. I think many on the board would love to see this but I doubt the Bills grab him unless he falls to the third round. The Bills seem to covet blocking TE who is at most a possession receiver (7 -10 yards downfield). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Fine looked mighty fine to me in at least a couple of games last year--I think he's got potential, but we still need to add another TE either via the draft or FA, as he and Schouman (who's a bit light to play at TE) alone won't cut it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 To be honest i was quite impressed by the play of the dereks at tight end, and now that Robert "drop everything "Royal is gone we should get more looks at these two, im not opposed to signing a true blocking tight end, and seeing what we truly have in these guys. Fine looked mighty fine to me in at least a couple of games last year--I think he's got potential, but we still need to add another TE either via the draft or FA, as he and Schouman (who's a bit light to play at TE) alone won't cut it. I'm with you guys--I liked what I saw from our Dereks- granted, what I saw was when they were thrown to/caught the ball/ran with it, and I never had the chance to breakdown their route running and blocking. Some insight as to these skills and how it compares to rookies on the radar would be nice. Plus, is TE a rookie impact position? Would a brand new guy be as efficient as our second and third year guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billnutinphoenix Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Trade a 2nd this year and a 5th next year for Winslow..Oh, the fax machine broke down again...Damn fax machine!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan74 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 The FA TE's are not worth bringing in. There are draft options in rounds 1 through 4 this year to get a good TE so that may wait until the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilson from Gamehendge Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 DRAFT!!! Branden Ledbetter, TE, Western Michigan (6-5, 236) Overview During the early portion of his career, Ledbetter was often compared to former Western Michigan standout Tony Scheffler. He isn’t quite as athletically gifted as Scheffler, but he’s very impressive in his own right. Ledbetter caught 120 balls over the past three seasons and finished the 2008 season year with 45 receptions, 464 yards and six touchdowns. Scout’s Take An athletically gifted tight end who displays impressive straight-line speed (4.69) and has the ability to threaten the seam and create mismatches down the field. Displays a really good first step and can consistently burst and separate in and out of his breaks. Reaches full speed quickly and has an ability to create some yards after contact. Exhibits good body control and hands with an ability to track the ball down the field. Looks more like a bulked-up receiver and will never be much of a factor as a down tight end on the line of scrimmage. Lacks power in his lower body and looks to lanky and thin-framed for the position. But he does do a nice job using his hands and shiftiness to beat press coverage off the line and get into routes quickly. Rundown Ledbetter did a nice job showcasing his playmaking ability at the Texas vs. the Nation Bowl, hauling in four catches for 39 yards. His speed and receiving skill set will allow him to create mismatches as a possible H-back prospect at the next level. He is never going to be much of an in-line blocker, but if you need a late-round tight end prospect with some big-play potential, Ledbetter is your guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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