Thoner7 Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 A friend just called me and said he read somewhere that Byrd is Fewell's nephew. I couldnt find the article but if it is true then I just turned sour on that pick. I hate nepitism, and if that is the reason we passed on Brown and the chance to have one fearsome pass rush I may just explode. I am mad enough that we draft 3 CBs every year, but that would just be too much. I hope it is not true and Byrd really is that good, but who knows. Can anyone confirm this? EDIT: I just found this link. http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/story/651786.html Says Byrd's father and Fewell coached together in St. Louis. In that case this may be a better pick than I thought, with Fewell having some inside knowledge into this kids ability. Who knows, he is going to be one heck of a safety to make up for the pass rush Brown could have generated.
Kelly the Dog Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 A friend just called me and said he read somewhere that Byrd is Fewell's nephew. I couldnt find the article but if it is true then I just turned sour on that pick. I hate nepitism, and if that is the reason we passed on Brown and the chance to have one fearsome pass rush I may just explode. I am mad enough that we draft 3 CBs every year, but that would just be too much. I hope it is not true and Byrd really is that good, but who knows. Can anyone confirm this? I doubt it. Byrd says he knew him since he was a teenager. I think his dad coached with Fewell. They do know each other well though. EDIT: Yeah, Fewell was the secondary coach with the Rams when Byrd's father worked on the secondary, too, when Jairus was in high school. http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/story/651786.html Remember, google is your friend.
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