BillsNYC Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 Wow...somebody did their homework. For a guy like me who doesn't know much about the college game, found this interesting/helpful: http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2009/3/26/...t-day-scenarios Something to look at on draft day!
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 i like the logic behind that analysis, well done
DazedandConfused Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 Great job The best thing about it is that it looks like the approach the Bills take to the draft in that they are not so focused on one player (if they were the answer is more clearly trade up or risk dying and they are not trading up), but really are more focused on taking the best player they judge to be available at a number of positions. The ultimate question I think comes down to which position do they hope really works out given the overall strategy they want to pursue. My sense is that this is a wildcard but that jauron all things being whatever they turn out to be is a D oriented guy. The nice thing for them trying to anticipate their pick is that #11 it is really unlikely that there will be a run on BOTH D slots. My guess is that if Maybin is gone they take Matthews and if Matthews is gone they take Maybin and if both are left it really comes down to which player Jauron likes more.
atlbillsfan1975 Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 I like it a lot. I think if you go D front seven in first, either LB or DE. Second must be a Oline man that should be able to step right in and start, like Robinson. And then come back in the third with the second piece to the D front seven. If he is correct about the talent drop at linebacker, then the Bills should go LB in the first. Also the bills have a D.E in Ellis that they drafted last year in the third. It usually takes a player drafted after the second round a year or two to develope. Thats why they last into the third. If Ellis is ready then go TE in third. But only if you think he is good enough to see the field this year.
Beerball Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 Would yall put Mathews ahead of Cushing? On what basis?
Magox Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 Would yall put Mathews ahead of Cushing? On what basis? Better bloodlines, good production, faster, stronger, jumps higher, more explosive and overall better athlete...
LabattBlue Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 Would yall put Mathews ahead of Cushing? On what basis? Cushing's injury history and Matthews off season workouts could be a factor, but I don't know if those would be enough to cause Matthews to pass Cushing.
Beerball Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 Better bloodlines, good production, faster, stronger, jumps higher, more explosive and overall better athlete... I get the bloodlines, but the rest I would question. To me he seems to be a player who's moving up the charts after his college career is over. Personally based on what I saw on the field...I take Cushing and am happy for years to come.
Beerball Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 Cushing's injury history and Matthews off season workouts could be a factor, but I don't know if those factors would be enough to cause Matthews to pass Cushing. Yeah, I think we're on the same page. Missed half of 2005 season and 3 games in 07. For a hard hitter is that terrible? Yet his durability is a question (see link). insider Overall Football Traits Production 3 2005: Despite missing half the season with an injury, (See durability) appeared in eight games (four starts) recording 23 total tackles. 2006: Started all 13 games recording 57 tackles and a team-best 13.5 tackles-for-loss. 2007: Appeared in 10 games (eight starts) recording 25 total tackles including 2 ½ for losses. Height-Weight-Speed 1 Possesses a very good combination of height, bulk, and overall speed Durability 4 Durability is a concern, as he missed nearly half the 2005 season with a shoulder injury. Also missed three games in 2007 due to a sprained ankle Outside Linebacker specific Traits Instincts/Recognition 1 Shows good instincts. Seems to play a step ahead of everyone else, as he locates and gets to it extremely fast. Recognizes play action quickly and does a nice job of staying home against misdirection Pursuit/Point of Attack 2 Plays at the Sam linebacker position and is very stout when lined up over tight ends. Down-hill and aggressive player. Is loose in the hips and changes directions extremely well. Displays sideline-to-sideline range and does a good job of avoiding blocks without taking himself out of the play when in pursuit. Needs to improve ability to shed blocks quickly Tackling 2 An impact tackler. Strong hands help him wrap up and bring down carriers. Also does a solid job of breaking down and making open field tackles Pass Coverage 2 Shows outstanding awareness in coverage and does a sound job of looking up receivers. Reads the quarterback's eyes well and makes quick break on the ball. Has some stiffness in his hips and will be limited in certain man-to-man matchups, as a result. But when in position he displays good overall ball skills making the play given the opportunity. (see California 2007 1st quarter) Pass Rusher 2 Shows quickness and power off the edge along with ability to close quickly. Also times stunts through the A and B gaps well Then you look at Mathews and they've moved him a couple slots higher than Cushing and yet his bio looks like this: Overall Football Traits Production 0 None available Height-Weight-Speed 0 None available Durability 0 None available Character 0 None available Outside Linebacker specific Traits Instincts/Recognition N/A No information available at this time Pursuit/Point of Attack N/A No information available at this time Tackling N/A No information available at this time Pass Coverage N/A No information available at this time Pass Rusher N/A No information available at this time IMO they've moved him up strictly based on off the field workouts. Watch the friggin games! Then
bills_fan Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 RObert Ayers not even mentioned at DE. Thats a big mistake as I think he's our pick at 11.
Steely Dan Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 I get the bloodlines, but the rest I would question. To me he seems to be a player who's moving up the charts after his college career is over. Personally based on what I saw on the field...I take Cushing and am happy for years to come. Phew! I almost agreed with BB but I went back and looked at the information on Cushing and his injury history is enough to make me say no. I like Matthews much better. However, last year Buffalo drafted Chris Ellis who has a history of injuries and I was waaaay against the pick for that reason. It looks like he had an injury again last year too. This guy can be the next coming of LT but if he's off the field who cares.
Steely Dan Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 RObert Ayers not even mentioned at DE. Thats a big mistake as I think he's our pick at 11. If the Bills take Ayers at #11 I'll shut off the TV and vomit for at least an hour.
Pete Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 If the Bills take Ayers at #11 I'll shut off the TV and vomit for at least an hour. I would not mind the Ayers selection. I am not sold on Everett Brown
K-9 Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 OK, so Cushing is 'loose' in the hips AND has 'stiffness' in his hips. All at the same time in the same report. Interesting. GO BILLS!!!
Beerball Posted March 27, 2009 Posted March 27, 2009 OK, so Cushing is 'loose' in the hips AND has 'stiffness' in his hips. All at the same time in the same report. Interesting. GO BILLS!!! loose hips sink ships
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