BillsGuyInMalta Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 I figure I got nothing better to do tonight since the girlfriend is at work, might as well transcribe the chat for those who didnt sign up (not sure if BB.com is going to post a transcript...). Just hit refresh, I'm going to just edit the below posts rather then put new posts in this thread. First question: Russ, what do you think of this year's TE Class? Russ: Its a strong TE class with numerous players with productive careers, both in pass and run. College spread offenses have led to added production at TE
BillsGuyInMalta Posted April 22, 2009 Author Posted April 22, 2009 Question Two: Russ, do you feel that finding another defensive playmaker is a must in this draft? Russ: We are always looking for playmakers on either side of the ball. Question Three: What do you think of QB Drew Willy in the later rounds? Russ: Drew has had a very productive career at UB. He is a great ambassador for the university and should be in an NFL camp Question Four: What position would you like to address most in this year's draft? Russ: We go into the draft by staying true to our board and the year long work done by our scouts Question Five: Thanks Russ for taking a chance on T.O. What was your overall goal by bringing him in? Russ: Our goal was to add another playmaker to the offense and we achieved that in acquiring Owens and Dominic Rhodes Question Six: What are the chances of trading down on draft day? Russ: Heading into the draft as an organization you always keep and open mind, but we are very comfortable with 3 picks in the top 42 Question Seven: Hey Russ, who is your sleeper pick? (this one ought to be good) Russ: Someone seems to always emerge, much like Steve Johnson who was a 7th round pick last year Question Eight: How do you blend the draft after your efforts in Free Agency? Russ: Its all part of the process. We have been very active this year in free agency in acquiring talent that will help us out on both sides of the ball. Question Nine: What about the O-Line in Free Agency? Russ: We picked up Geoff Hangartner who is a player on the rise and Seth McKinney who is a versatile player who started many games in the league. And thats it. Some amazing insight into GM-speak
OrangeJuiceSimpson Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 He is very good at saying nothing. Half of his answers don't answer the question he was asked. What was the point of this? (I'm not attacking the poster at all) I mean what is the point of this Q and A. These were generic things we already know.
enoff Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Question Two: Russ, do you feel that finding another defensive playmaker is a must in this draft? Russ: We are always looking for playmakers on either side of the ball. Question Three: What do you think of QB Drew Willy in the later rounds? Russ: Drew has had a very productive career at UB. He is a great ambassador for the university and should be in an NFL camp Question Four: What position would you like to address most in this year's draft? Russ: We go into the draft by staying true to our board and the year long work done by our scouts Question Five: Thanks Russ for taking a chance on T.O. What was your overall goal by bringing him in? Russ: Our goal was to add another playmaker to the offense and we achieved that in acquiring Owens and Dominic Rhodes Question Six: What are the chances of trading down on draft day? Russ: Heading into the draft as an organization you always keep and open mind, but we are very comfortable with 3 picks in the top 42 Question Seven: Hey Russ, who is your sleeper pick? (this one ought to be good) Is this really what he is saying or is it a joke?
Trent=Answer Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Thanks for posting this but like i figured .. it was pointless... he shouldnt tell us anything important
BillsGuyInMalta Posted April 22, 2009 Author Posted April 22, 2009 Is this really what he is saying or is it a joke? Thats really what "the answers" were. Pretty hilarious stuff.
Lori Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Half of his answers don't answer the question he was asked. What was the point of this? (I'm not attacking the poster at all) I mean what is the point of this Q and A. These were generic things we already know. Fan interaction. It's all the rage, you know. I liked how Brandon's performance at the pre-draft luncheon was described to me: "typically evasive." That said, thanks for sharing your boredom with us, BGiM. (No, wait. That didn't come out right. Seriously, thanks, and please continue.)
BillsGuyInMalta Posted April 22, 2009 Author Posted April 22, 2009 That said, thanks for sharing your boredom with us, BGiM. (No, wait. That didn't come out right. Seriously, thanks, and please continue.) It was either this or going over spreadsheets for a work presentation tomorrow. Both options turned out equally exciting.
Cornerville Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 What do you expect him to say, I read the message boards and will adhere to their needs and wants?
enoff Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Thats really what "the answers" were. Pretty hilarious stuff. Thanks for the update. I must say, Russ takes lame to a whole new level.
May Day 10 Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 russ brandon answering questions about personnel is my worst nightmare
atlbillsfan1975 Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 So was that a bigger waste of your time or mine?
John from Riverside Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Wow....how uninteresting. But I guess that is to be expected...
thewildrabbit Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Why would he say anything that would give other teams an idea of who the Bills are going to draft, he would be very foolish to do so, and because he didn't come right out and tell everyone what the Bills will do on draft day...
OrangeJuiceSimpson Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Ask him if the sky is blue. PTR Russ: Well the sky could be alot of things. We like the way it looks right now and we're happy to move forward with it the way it is.
BillsVet Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Dominic Rhodes is a playmaker? He of the 3.5 yards per carry variety? He'll be at the least a good backup to Jackson during Lynch's suspension, but not someone defenses fear. Then again, it's the say nothing Olympics this week. I feel like Obama's talking during campaign season.
Trader Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Why would he say anything that would give other teams an idea of who the Bills are going to draft, he would be very foolish to do so, and because he didn't come right out and tell everyone what the Bills will do on draft day...
R. Rich Posted April 22, 2009 Posted April 22, 2009 Thanks for posting this but like i figured .. it was pointless... he shouldnt tell us anything important And there you have it.
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