Last Guy on the Bench Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 I know everyone in the NFL was good in High School, so it doesn't mean much, but this made me laugh: "At Clayton High School, to merely hint that the Missouri 4A Offensive Player of the Year played a large role in leading the Greyhounds to the 2004 state championship would be a gross understatement. He willed the school to a 13-1 ledger as a quarterback, safety, wide receiver and on special teams to aid the march to the Suburban East Conference title. "Byrd ranked fourth in the state in scoring (158 points), as he rushed for 1,480 yards (seventh in the state) while averaging 8.76 yards per carry and scoring 26 touchdowns his senior season. In addition, he passed for another 1,038 yards (65-128) and 13 scores. "On defense, Byrd was afforded first-team All-State accolades as his team's second-leading tackler, posting 71 stops (60 solos) along with seven interceptions (fifth in the state), three sacks and two fumble recoveries. He completed his "total package" with six catches for 125 yards (20.8 avg), 10 kickoff returns (30.1 avg), 15 returned punts (13.3 avg), in addition to punting the football 18 times for a 37.6-yard clip." nfl.com profile The punting is my favorite part. He can join Dick Jauron in the All-World High School Hall of Fame.
SKOOBY Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 Will he start for the Bills is about my only question.
Tortured Soul Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 And they're worried if he can make the "transition" from CB to S?
stuckincincy Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 I know everyone in the NFL was good in High School, so it doesn't mean much, but this made me laugh: Sounds like he can do it all!
Last Guy on the Bench Posted April 30, 2009 Author Posted April 30, 2009 Will he start for the Bills is about my only question. Clearly he'll start on defense (safety), offense (qb and rb), and special teams (punter). We can probably go with a roster of only 20 or 30 guys this year as long as one of them is Byrd. Should save some money. Maybe the Bills will lower ticket prices. The Byrd effect. What are you worried about?
Johnny Hammersticks Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 May be a better option in nickel and dime packages than Drayton Florence. This guy looks like a gamer.
SKOOBY Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 Clearly he'll start on defense (safety), offense (qb and rb), and special teams (punter). We can probably go with a roster of only 20 or 30 guys this year as long as one of them is Byrd. Should save some money. Maybe the Bill will lower ticket prices. The Byrd effect. What are you worried about? Sounds like Byrd is the word.
BillsGuru4 Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 May be a better option in nickel and dime packages than Drayton Florence. This guy looks like a gamer. How about a starter that plays every down as a Free Safety and moves Whitner to his more natural Strong Safety position. I have a feeling Byrd will have alot of picks while roaming in the backfeild.
Tcali Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 I know everyone in the NFL was good in High School, so it doesn't mean much, but this made me laugh: "At Clayton High School, to merely hint that the Missouri 4A Offensive Player of the Year played a large role in leading the Greyhounds to the 2004 state championship would be a gross understatement. He willed the school to a 13-1 ledger as a quarterback, safety, wide receiver and on special teams to aid the march to the Suburban East Conference title. "Byrd ranked fourth in the state in scoring (158 points), as he rushed for 1,480 yards (seventh in the state) while averaging 8.76 yards per carry and scoring 26 touchdowns his senior season. In addition, he passed for another 1,038 yards (65-128) and 13 scores. "On defense, Byrd was afforded first-team All-State accolades as his team's second-leading tackler, posting 71 stops (60 solos) along with seven interceptions (fifth in the state), three sacks and two fumble recoveries. He completed his "total package" with six catches for 125 yards (20.8 avg), 10 kickoff returns (30.1 avg), 15 returned punts (13.3 avg), in addition to punting the football 18 times for a 37.6-yard clip." nfl.com profile The punting is my favorite part. He can join Dick Jauron in the All-World High School Hall of Fame. this guy is a football player..unlike the many phoneys the Bills have drafted the past 10 yrs...no wonder he made plays..he has the football instincts...screw the 40 time nonsense
bourbonboy Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 All NFL players may have been good in high school, but not many are that good! Great post - the guy sounds like a total athlete, which is something that can't be taught.
Tcali Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 I know everyone in the NFL was good in High School, so it doesn't mean much, but this made me laugh: "At Clayton High School, to merely hint that the Missouri 4A Offensive Player of the Year played a large role in leading the Greyhounds to the 2004 state championship would be a gross understatement. He willed the school to a 13-1 ledger as a quarterback, safety, wide receiver and on special teams to aid the march to the Suburban East Conference title. "Byrd ranked fourth in the state in scoring (158 points), as he rushed for 1,480 yards (seventh in the state) while averaging 8.76 yards per carry and scoring 26 touchdowns his senior season. In addition, he passed for another 1,038 yards (65-128) and 13 scores. "On defense, Byrd was afforded first-team All-State accolades as his team's second-leading tackler, posting 71 stops (60 solos) along with seven interceptions (fifth in the state), three sacks and two fumble recoveries. He completed his "total package" with six catches for 125 yards (20.8 avg), 10 kickoff returns (30.1 avg), 15 returned punts (13.3 avg), in addition to punting the football 18 times for a 37.6-yard clip." nfl.com profile The punting is my favorite part. He can join Dick Jauron in the All-World High School Hall of Fame. it means a lot--most nfl players do not have this overall football ability
John from Riverside Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 Does anybody else think there is a possiblity that Florence gets cut?
Maefster88 Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 Does anybody else think there is a possiblity that Florence gets cut? i think after last seasons debacle of cornerback injuries, the bills learned their lesson on keeping that position a little better stocked
Mark Long Beach Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 i think after last seasons debacle of cornerback injuries, the bills learned their lesson on keeping that position a little better stocked True that. Although I think we've got the best deep cornerback crew of any Bills team that I can remember. I'm not sure about the best top two (Winfield & Clements were pretty nice) although I hope McKelvin grows up to elite status this year. I really like McGee McKelvin Youboty (I watched this guy struggle for so long but last year I was stunned by his performance. I hope he can stay healthy) Corner Drayton - Who knows, he may flourish now that he's back inside. May get cut. I don't expect much out of the rookies, but maybe someone sticks.
Steely Dan Posted May 1, 2009 Posted May 1, 2009 Yep! Or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUyRAJHiki4...feature=related
TC in St. Louis Posted May 1, 2009 Posted May 1, 2009 I remember him being a star in high school here in St. Louis, and that his dad was Gil Byrd. We wanted him to play at Mizzou, but when he left we all lost track of him. I will be glad to become a fan of this dude.
Band of Merriman Posted May 1, 2009 Posted May 1, 2009 He's really being brought in to run the Bills version of the "Wildcat"!!
timba Posted May 1, 2009 Posted May 1, 2009 He's really being brought in to run the Bills version of the "Wildcat"!! TRICK PUNT!
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