jax bill backer Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I am going to be sick to my stomach if we bring in pettigrew as our numer one pick.. Yes we need a TE.. but seriously you can get a decent TE in the 4th round.. This team would be really stupid not to get everett brown or a OT with the first pick.. We need to fill our core positions and TE is not a need we need to adress first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I know I come off as a negative poster (it's hard to see the silver lining sometimes), but did this really deserve it's own thread??? You just re-stated your opinion from the LAST Pettigrew thread just a minute ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Jax go worry about something important like when the Bills are going to move to Toronto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I guess I just don't get it. Everyone bitched, whined, cried and complained every time Robert Royal made a catastrophic mistake at the worst possible time, but apparently, they have no problem replacing him with someone they'll probably find bagging groceries five years from now. A good TE may not be the answer to every problem on that side of the ball, but in contrast, a bad TE can certainly kill an offense. If the Bills pass on Pettigrew, they'd better know what they're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glass To The Arson Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I guess I just don't get it. Everyone bitched, whined, cried and complained every time Robert Royal made a catastrophic mistake at the worst possible time, but apparently, they have no problem replacing him with someone they'll probably find bagging groceries five years from now. A good TE may not be the answer to every problem on that side of the ball, but in contrast, a bad TE can certainly kill an offense. If the Bills pass on Pettigrew, they'd better know what they're doing. I personally want a pass catching TE how is pettigrew the next gonzo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dog14787 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I am going to be sick to my stomach if we bring in pettigrew as our numer one pick.. Yes we need a TE.. but seriously you can get a decent TE in the 4th round.. This team would be really stupid not to get everett brown or a OT with the first pick.. We need to fill our core positions and TE is not a need we need to adress first. I hope you are puking your guts out tomorrow then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I personally want a pass catching TE how is pettigrew the next gonzo? I never said he was. The point I'm making is that everyone whines and complains about how bad Royal was, but they want to replace him on the cheap. Well, maybe that'll work out, but a 3rd or 4th round TE prospect has about the same chance of success as any other 3rd or 4th round choice. In other words, the odds are slim and if you're relying on that guy to start or contribute in year 1, prepare to be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I am going to be sick to my stomach if we bring in pettigrew as our numer one pick.. Yes we need a TE.. but seriously you can get a decent TE in the 4th round.. This team would be really stupid not to get everett brown or a OT with the first pick.. We need to fill our core positions and TE is not a need we need to adress first. If finding a decent TE is so easy, why haven't the Bills found one in around 20 years? It's not like they haven't drafted them, spending a second, 3rd, 4th, and more on them in the post-Polian era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodnarb Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I am going to be sick to my stomach if we bring in pettigrew as our numer one pick.. Yes we need a TE.. but seriously you can get a decent TE in the 4th round.. This team would be really stupid not to get everett brown or a OT with the first pick.. We need to fill our core positions and TE is not a need we need to adress first. I think you've been reading too many amateur drafts. Everette Brown will probably be one of the biggest sliders in the draft. Might even be there in the 2nd round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 If finding a decent TE is so easy, why haven't the Bills found one in around 20 years? It's not like they haven't drafted them, spending a second, 3rd, 4th, and more on them in the post-Polian era. Exactly. In fact, considering the number of picks they've blown at the TE position over the last decade plus, if Pettigrew can finally solve their problems at that position, he would be well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dog14787 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 If finding a decent TE is so easy, why haven't the Bills found one in around 20 years? It's not like they haven't drafted them, spending a second, 3rd, 4th, and more on them in the post-Polian era. I think the position itself is a bit underrated, especially if you have a younger QB you are trying to develop properly. Not having that security blanket gets a young QB injured in my opinion and it really hurts the offenses capability of picking up first downs. Its a no brainer, you really need a good Tight End to be successful and the Bills have proved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 The problem is, TE is so deep in this draft and Pettigrew isn't known for his pass catching. If he's going to stay in and block a lot, then fine. But don't try to make him into T-Gon. And try not to take him at #11 when there's no chance of anyone else taking him until the 20's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 My big question is will Pettigrew fill the Bills' need? In that if he's not the fully complete blocking/receiving TE who can stretch the field, is it worth it investing No. 11 at that spot? Would he be a vast improvement over Royal, who was a very good blocker, but useless in the flat? Or asked another way, do we want to use up No. 11 to get the next Daniel Graham? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I am going to be sick to my stomach if we bring in pettigrew as our numer one pick.. Yes we need a TE.. but seriously you can get a decent TE in the 4th round.. This team would be really stupid not to get everett brown or a OT with the first pick.. We need to fill our core positions and TE is not a need we need to adress first. Yeah, but what does this have to do with moving the Bills out of Buffalo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I know this is more of a thread about jbb being a complete moron, but here is the latest McShay rumor on BP, FWIW: Who wants Brandon Pettigrew? Gonzalez-to-Atlanta takes Falcons out of TE mix Comment Email Print Share By Todd McShay Scouts Inc. Archive The move the Atlanta Falcons made in trading their second-round pick in 2010 might have been a product of the interest TE Brandon Pettigrew is generating ahead of them in the first round. Pettigrew could very well be off the board when the Falcons come on the clock at No. 24 overall, so by making the trade they assure themselves of getting another weapon for QB Matt Ryan and allow themselves to fill another need in the first round. So where might Pettigrew land? The New York Jets (No. 17) and Philadelphia Eagles (No. 21) both have a need at tight end, and Baltimore Ravens (No. 26) will be in the mix if the Jets make a move for a quarterback (Mark Sanchez) and the Eagles trade their pick for a receiver (Anquan Boldin) or take a running back instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 The problem is, TE is so deep in this draft and Pettigrew isn't known for his pass catching. If he's going to stay in and block a lot, then fine. But don't try to make him into T-Gon. And try not to take him at #11 when there's no chance of anyone else taking him until the 20's. You nailed it Leo-Mac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 My big question is will Pettigrew fill the Bills' need? In that if he's not the fully complete blocking/receiving TE who can stretch the field, is it worth it investing No. 11 at that spot? Would he be a vast improvement over Royal, who was a very good blocker, but useless in the flat? Or asked another way, do we want to use up No. 11 to get the next Daniel Graham? But, but we need a TE -> he's the best one available, therefore we need him. Stop asking all those questions! No TE on the first day until we make the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band of Merriman Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Just my opinion, but I don't think the Bills are targeting Pettigrew. Most analysts have been of the opinion that Pettigrew would be there at 21, but not at 28. If the Bills were that interested in Pettigrew IMO they would have taken the Philly offer of the 21st pick and 3rd round pick as opposed to pushing for the additional pick next year. This would have left them in a better position to get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 If finding a decent TE is so easy, why haven't the Bills found one in around 20 years? It's not like they haven't drafted them, spending a second, 3rd, 4th, and more on them in the post-Polian era. I am guessing that you already know the answer to that question. If not here is a hint: It's the same reason why they didn't have a dominant LT (other than Peters) in the same span. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 24, 2009 Share Posted April 24, 2009 I guess I just don't get it. Everyone bitched, whined, cried and complained every time Robert Royal made a catastrophic mistake at the worst possible time, but apparently, they have no problem replacing him with someone they'll probably find bagging groceries five years from now. A good TE may not be the answer to every problem on that side of the ball, but in contrast, a bad TE can certainly kill an offense. If the Bills pass on Pettigrew, they'd better know what they're doing. What he said Can we just for once as a franchise make a real effort to get a difference maker Tight End and see what that does for the team instead of wishing for it all season.....wanting it leading up the draft....and deciding we need other things when we can actually DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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