Alphadawg7 Posted April 26, 2009 Author Posted April 26, 2009 Looks to me like you're the one with all the negativity. Why can't people vent on an internet forum? It seems like the best place for immediate reactions. I think the Bills clearly addressed this position enough over the last few years, and in an offseason where it was our front seven that needed some assistance, I don't see how you can be all high and dandy with some wasted late-round picks. Im ecstatic!!!! This was a great draft, Lakers killed the Jazz last night, I spent the whole weekend on my patio on the beach at my new place, the Froch vs. Taylor fight last night was awesome, and I have a prime rib in the oven...couldnt have been a better weekend
C.Biscuit97 Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 Looks to me like you're the one with all the negativity. Why can't people vent on an internet forum? It seems like the best place for immediate reactions. I think the Bills clearly addressed this position enough over the last few years, and in an offseason where it was our front seven that needed some assistance, I don't see how you can be all high and dandy with some wasted late-round picks. This is the whole problem with your statement. You have absolutely no idea what players will turn out. I wasn't thrilled with the d backs but they were staying true to their board, which is what good teams do. So just because YOU think it was the wrong pick, doesn't mean it was. All of these guys were 6th and 7th rounders for a reason.
billsfan_34 Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 Im ecstatic!!!! This was a great draft, Lakers killed the Jazz last night, I spent the whole weekend on my patio on the beach at my new place, the Froch vs. Taylor fight last night was awesome, and I have a prime rib in the oven...couldnt have been a better weekend Who cares about the Lakers or your prime rib...the Bills draft still blew sweaty goat balls. If you tell me you got laid then maybe I will give ya a pass.
Alphadawg7 Posted April 26, 2009 Author Posted April 26, 2009 Actually the same reasons you are saying these guys could be good are the same ones that Florence has already proven to be very good at. Florence stunk last year because he isn't great at man to man coverage, especially on the outside where he often gets burnt. What he is good at, proven so, is playing inside and in zone. The guys we drafted were not known for being good either at the stuff Florence struggles at. But they are projected as possibly being able to play the kind of zone the Bills do. I'm not saying Florence is great. But I think he is going to be our 3rd or 4th CB this year depending on how well Youboty returns from his injury. The problem people have is not Harris or Lankster, it's two guys at CB when we already have five guys ahead of them, as well as 2-3 other developmental players like Dustin Fox who we have signed at least twice, when the #6 and #7 have little chance of either of them making the team. One may. Both is almost impossible. So we're automatically throwing away a pick. Lankster is going to ST...not DB, just watch
murra Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 What has Florenced proved? Nothing other than he gets badly torched lined up as a corner...you have no idea how he will be as a nickel, you are assuming he wont get torched...so dont act like you have some profound knowledge of what he will be...no one knows how the switch will be, but we do know he wasnt very good at corner. What are you talking about? Seriously. What are you talking about. No one knows how the switch to Nickel will be? More like, he played nickel his entire career, was quite good (good enough that the decision came to move him to CB), and no one knew how he'd be at CB. My profound knowledge of him at nickel: 10 INTs in 4 years.
renfruzetz Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 I know. Why in the world would we want to draft a DT or OLB instead of another CB?
C.Biscuit97 Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 Im ecstatic!!!! This was a great draft, Lakers killed the Jazz last night, I spent the whole weekend on my patio on the beach at my new place, the Froch vs. Taylor fight last night was awesome, and I have a prime rib in the oven...couldnt have been a better weekend I agree 100%. I had an amazing weekend and enjoy the draft. Wasn't the flashy in the world but it filled our needs in a big way. This negativity just sucks. The Bills have a really good draft that national media members love (bc that's what a lot of people seem to care about) and people female dog about 6th and 7th round picks. It's hilarious.
murra Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 This is the whole problem with your statement. You have absolutely no idea what players will turn out. I wasn't thrilled with the d backs but they were staying true to their board, which is what good teams do. So just because YOU think it was the wrong pick, doesn't mean it was. All of these guys were 6th and 7th rounders for a reason. Okay. I'm not going to disagree with anything you said. But, I'm reserving my right to not enjoy the late round picks. I'm not about to go crazy about it...but what better place to vent than the thread devoted to bitching about people bitching about late roudn picks on a bills internet forum.
Alphadawg7 Posted April 26, 2009 Author Posted April 26, 2009 Who cares about the Lakers or your prime rib...the Bills draft still blew sweaty goat balls. If you tell me you got laid then maybe I will give ya a pass. lol... He did get laid, and as long as he isnt on this stupid laptop after dinner is done he will get laid again tonigh and its good! - signed his girl in a bikini
WellDressed Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 Look for Lethargic Louie an unproven cb, when we open up undrafted's. I'm almost positive he'll be 'round.
Alphadawg7 Posted April 26, 2009 Author Posted April 26, 2009 lol... He did get laid, and as long as he isnt on this stupid laptop after dinner is done he will get laid again tonigh and its good! - signed his girl in a bikini hahaha, I showed my girl and she took my laptop...hilarious...I guess its safe to say I wont be on here later
C.Biscuit97 Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 I know. Why in the world would we want to draft a DT or OLB instead of another CB? Becuase the cornerback is a better player and make actually make the roster. Bigger isn't always better and just becuase a DT or LB is available, doesn't mean he has a better chance to be a player on the team.
billsfan_34 Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 hahaha, I showed my girl and she took my laptop...hilarious...I guess its safe to say I wont be on here later LOL now thats funny! You get that pass
KD in CA Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 Based on what I read about them, both of the late CBs seems to have real potential. Remember at this stage of the draft you are just looking for guys with the best shot to develop. If we're lucky, one out of the two of them will pan out and become a starter and that's we'll be happy to have a solid nickle back in a pass happy division. We won't know for a while, but this is looking like the best Bills draft in a long time.
C.Biscuit97 Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 Okay. I'm not going to disagree with anything you said. But, I'm reserving my right to not enjoy the late round picks. I'm not about to go crazy about it...but what better place to vent than the thread devoted to bitching about people bitching about late roudn picks on a bills internet forum. Fair enough. But if bitching about 6th and 7th round picks is the biggest problem with the draft, it was a hell of a good draft. Agreed???
Alphadawg7 Posted April 26, 2009 Author Posted April 26, 2009 What are you talking about? Seriously. What are you talking about. No one knows how the switch to Nickel will be? More like, he played nickel his entire career, was quite good (good enough that the decision came to move him to CB), and no one knew how he'd be at CB. My profound knowledge of him at nickel: 10 INTs in 4 years. He has never played in our system in any place he has played...you may be the only one sold on him, and thats fine, but that doesnt change the fact that Corner and Youboty are unproven...or the fact that our DB's have been injury prone...
murra Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 Becuase the cornerback is a better player and make actually make the roster. Bigger isn't always better and just becuase a DT or LB is available, doesn't mean he has a better chance to be a player on the team. Dick, is that you??
Kelly the Dog Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 I agree 100%. I had an amazing weekend and enjoy the draft. Wasn't the flashy in the world but it filled our needs in a big way. This negativity just sucks. The Bills have a really good draft that national media members love (bc that's what a lot of people seem to care about) and people female dog about 6th and 7th round picks. It's hilarious. Actually 90% of the board cheered and danced with joy and applauded the Bills front office for the first four-five rounds, with the expected exception of some posters who didnt like half of Maybin's game. Again, that was to be expected. But I have never seen a draft day so happy around here for the first day and beginning of the second day. It was only when they drafted the 3rd and then 4th DB out of 8 players that any numbers started to complain. And I personally think it was justified. It also doesn't negate the fact most people here are still thrilled overall with the draft.
C.Biscuit97 Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 Based on what I read about them, both of the late CBs seems to have real potential. Remember at this stage of the draft you are just looking for guys with the best shot to develop. If we're lucky, one out of the two of them will pan out and become a starter and that's we'll be happy to have a solid nickle back in a pass happy division. We won't know for a while, but this is looking like the best Bills draft in a long time. Agreed. After round 5, you are looking for the Best Player Available. I wasn't 100% thrilled with all dbs but teams don't let good linemen go until the 6th or 7th round without very good reasons.
Big Turk Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 6th/7th round guys on most teams are special teamers, or are outright cut on teams that are good... sure there are a few here and there that develop into stars, but that's like finding the needle in the haystack... 6th and 7th round picks are to provide ST depth and are not expected to amount to much...
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