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Love:
WR Laquan Treadwell
Oh c'mon, not another WR!!? Atleast hear me out: The guy is physical like Dez Bryant and has hands like Deandre Hopkins. He'll make an impact on every play - whether it's from being a threat as a receiver, blocking downfield, or demanding attention away from Sammy. Other than Tyrod, I'll make the case that Watkins is the one guy we can't afford to get hurt. He isn't the most durable guy thus far in his NFL career and we don't the WR depth that we had last year. If Sammy goes down early in the season with a bad injury, our playoff hopes would drastically decrease with Woods as our WR1. Yikes! But just imagine Sammy outside with Treadwell and Woods in the slot? I like the sound of that.
Hate:
Chris Jones & A'Shawn Robinson
I wouldn't say I "hate" these guys, but their tape is pretty pedestrian for the 19th overall pick. They're both around the same size at 6'6 310 and very athletic, but they seem to take a bunch of plays off. They have low ceilings in my opinion and will never become a game changer like you'd hope with a 1st round pick.
Truthfully I hope we grab a true NT like D.J. Reader (Athletic for 340lbs) in the 4th. I don't want to turn Dareus into a 100 mil space eater like the rest of us, but I'm also not fond of playing 335lb Dareus at end while having a 300-310lb NT while in the 3-4.
Expect:
Shaq Lawson
We all know why he could be a potential Bill, but I'm not crazy about the idea. He seems more like a 4-3 DE than a 3-4 OLB to me. I'm certain that we'd benefit more from Treadwell in the 1st and waiting for one of the "names" like Spence, Dodd, Nkemdiche, Ogbah, to fall to us in the second. If none of them falls, then go with 6'6 285 Bronson Kaufusi in the second round. Athletic, versataille with great production + he was one of our pre-draft visits.
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He definitely has one of my favorite highlight packages since CJ Spiller came out. I haven't seen a guy who is 6'3 that can make cuts and jukes like him. He is a game changer that can make big plays. I'd like to see how well he does at the combine catching balls, because I haven't seen a WR in a while who is this good after the catch.
Here's the video....I'll take this music over hood rap everyday.
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If memory serves, Loseman was credited with this "talent."
So you're saying we shouldn't consider a QB that possesses any of the traits listed above in fear of him ending up like Losman?
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Way to take it to an unrealistic extreme.
There's a saying out there, the greatest predictor of future success is past occurences and, to my knowledge at least, there has not been a single successful MAC QB from a losing team that has had any legitimate success in the NFL. An elite NFL QB needs to be a leader, a motivator, an example setter. If he's on a crappy team then he needs to motivate them to get to the gym more, practice harder, execute better. He needs to pump them up for the game (and during the game) to get them to play at the highest level possible. If you don't posses the skill set and/or leadership skills to create a winner in the MAC, I'm not going to put an NFL franchise on your shoulders.
Could he be the first? Sure, why not. However, with his record, stats, and competition faced, I just don't see it happening. Let's not get enamored simply by arm strength or some mobility. Those are just a couple of pieces of the franchise QB puzzle.
I agree with the past predicting the future. But still, put the number 1 ranked QB in this draft, Geno Smith, as QB for Miami and I highly doubt he could turn that team around. Being a leader at QB can only take you so far. He's not miraculously going to make his WR's become superstars. If you're team is lead by Joe Montana but he has a terrible O-line and WR, he's not going to take that team far into the playoffs.
To dismiss a QB as a prospect simply because of his conference and W-L record is silly. The majority of QB's in each draft class lack one or two of the following: Size, arm strength, mobility, proper mechanics, pocket presence, or accuracy. Dysert has a check in all of those boxes.
At the 2:56 mark of this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmMa5Nv2zoI, Dysert does a roll out and chucks the ball 45 yards in the air while on the move and hits his WR right on the money, but he drops it. He makes a bunch of other plays in that video, but if you say you're not impressed by that, then you're just lying to yourself. I don't even know if Fitz can throw it that far, let alone accurately and on the run. I'm not saying Dysert can step in right away and become the next Jim Kelly, but if coached well along with a good supporting cast, Dysert has all the tools to be a successful QB in the NFL.
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The only reason he broke any of Big Ben's records (which was basically only yards) was because he played 4 seasons vs. Ben's 3. Even so, Ben still had more TD passes, and a QB rating almost 20 points higher. Oh, and Big Bens last season they went 13-1, Dysert (as a senior) went 4-8. I'm sorry, but there is no way that a QB who goes 4-8 in the MAC, regardless of the talent on the rest of the team, is going to be a successful NFL QB.
Any comparison to Big Ben is idiotic.
That's not true. Did you watch the game tape against Ohio State and see how bad the Oline was and how many drops the WR's had? You could've put an above average NFL QB in for Miami OH(who would dominate at the college level) and I still guarantee they would have lost. Yeah, Dysert had some bad plays towards the end of the game, but there is not a single college QB that could've lead that team to a victory.
Back in 2003, Miami's D was not nearly as bad as this past season's one. The most PA for three games in 2003 was 37,31 and 30. Last year the most points against in three games were 56,52, and 49. Dysert has zero control on how well his defense plays, so why should that be a knock on him? No matter who is behind the center, when you run a spread offense with WR's that are terrible across the middle and can't catch for anything (I swear there was at least ten drops in the OSU game) along with a Defense that allows an average of 35 PA per game, you're not going to have a good record.
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We have seen this season the complete transformation a team can enjoy if they get the right QB. And it also seems that rookie QBs can flourish just as well as 2-4 year vets. The fact that 2nd and 3rd QBs are doing so well is going to even raise their premium higher. That said, I really believe that if the Bills are targeting a QB with their 1st pick, whoever he may be, they better pay to move up.
A lot can happen between now and the Pre-Draft evaluations, but there currently sn't a QB out there that is a can't miss prospect like Luck or RG3, and I don't anticipate any QB's stock to skyrocket at from combine/pro day.
We should spend our first pick addressing our new Defensive scheme, then take a qb in the second or third. Next year, if we still don't have our QB answered, then we should sell house for Teddy Bridgewater or even Tahj Boyd if he has a killer season.
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This guy in my opinion has the highest ceiling out of any QB in this draft. As of right now, he is rated as a second round pick but he may soar up the boards with a good Senior Bowl and Combine.
Pros:
Ideal size: 6'4 228lbs
Awareness and athleticism to shift around in the pocket very well
Strong arm with excellent deep ball accuracy
Can scramble for extra yards when needed
Can make throws on the run (Best in class)
Good production despite dismal OL
Very fluid delivery
Tough to bring down
Broke many school records and most of Big Ben's at Miami OH
Cons:
Occasionally forces passes
Not the fastest delivery
Will miss throws
Poor Win/Loss record
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The best trait that sticks out with Dysert to me is his ability to be deadly accurate while throwing on the run. Dysert's stock would be a lot better if he had the supporting cast that Geno or Barkley had this past season. To be honest, Barkley, Wilson, Nassib etc, do not seem like they'll ever be more than great and I don't think they'll be pro-bowlers. Dysert is the one guy in this class that I could see having the potential to make the Pro Bowl year after year. He has all the unteachable tools a great quarterback must possess. With good coaching, and some time to develop, I feel as if Dysert could emerge as the best QB to come out of this class. I was a big fan of Russell Wilson last year at this time, and disliked Blaine Gabbert and Jimmy Clausen when they came out, so let's see if my success at evaluating QB's continues with my predictions on Dysert. I really hope the Bills spend a second on this guy.
Highlight Package:
https://www.youtube....66vdmIrQ
Game Tape vs. Ohio State
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I think Aaron Rogers would be the first pick. If every player is available is the draft over 50 rounds and why would we want to keep a 4-7 team intact? I think CJ and Mario would probably be our only players in the top 100.
I don't think he means that he'd want to draft our current roster. I think he's bringing up the possibility of having the ability to draft our current roster, which is pretty pathetic on the Bills part.
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Hmmm, that's a pretty interesting theory. Kyle Williams would be a top pick, but definitely not the first. Don't get me wrong, I love the guy, but you can't build your team around a 29 year old defensive tackle. Spiller has got to be our first pick IMO.
And for the first overall pick, it's gotta be either Luck or RG3.
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Another door closes in his career.
When I see the word "to" I don't think of T.O.
Confusing title
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Just saw it on the Bills Facebook
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Even though I think Barron will be the better player in the NFL, I hope we draft Gillmore over Barron if they want to go DB. I think Byrd and Wilson (Who have some pretty solid playing time together) is a better combo than Byrd and Barron as a rookie. Also, drafting Barron probably won't help the chances of Byrd resigning with us. However, I still think the best player that will be there at 10 that will also fit a need is Kuechly
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Not really. Care more about whether he can cover Tight Ends and Running Backs. It's a passing league. Rather have a guy like David from Nebraska than a tackling machine like Kuechly.
You kinda contradict yourself. Kuechly is way better in coverage than David.
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I'm not talking you out of Gilmore. I was one of the first to give him props when DraftTek's computer dialed him up for the Bills' then 42nd pick. I said then,
The savvy, hard-hitting Gilmore is an excellent pick, one that might just trump Aaron Williams’ RD2 selection last year. Compared with Williams, Gilmore has more height (he’s 6’2” to Williams’ generous 6’0”), better speed (4.40 to 4.56), better blitz skills, and similar change of direction (3.94 shuttle to 4.07, and 6.61 to 6.72 in the 3-cone). This speedy duo of aggressive cornerbacks would rival most NFL teams, and under McGee’s tutelage, Williams-Gilmore could rival the Bills’ all-time CB tandems. As a returner, Gilmore would also be taught by McGee, with his NFL’s third-highest-yards-per-return. Say goodbye to Leodis, Corner (a FA anyway), and possibly even DrayFlo if this is the pick here.
So you're going to say a second year player who blew a lot of plays, combined with a rookie (Who many have rated as fourth best behind Mo, Kirkpatrick, and Jenkins) would rival most NFL teams? No way.
This guy wasn't considered a first round pick before the combine. I personally have him as my 3rd best corner in the draft and does not warrant a top 10 grade. Nix is going BPA, so I'd be very surprised if he gets taken with our tenth overall pick. I feel as if we're just buying into the hype, and no way would he and Williams give us one of the best CB tandems in the league right off the bat.
If you look the first rounds of the last 5 or so drafts, there has been way more guys that have not lived up to expectations, than to guys who have played like first round picks. We must not forget that McKelvin was the highest rated corner in the draft, and there were very few mocks that had him lasting to Buffalo at 11.
And to the OP, to answer your question: Luke Kuechly. I could go on and on about this guy, but all I'll say about him is that he started all 3 years, named the ACC defensive rookie of the year, had 533 tackles in 3 years, and was the 2011 Dick Butkus winner. He has the perfect size, some of the best tape I've ever seen for a linebacker, better combine numbers than Patrick Willis, and record breaking production. He's our best chance of covering Gronk, and would be an absolute stud behind our revamped line. The kid is only 20 years old, and I have no clue why this guy isn't exploding these boards with threads about him being the unanimous favorite for our first pick.
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Let me edit that for you:
Kuechly = STDUD
Why do you think that?
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I'd rather have T.Y. Hilton. He's like a Dante Hall, but a much better receiver. I like him a lot more than when McCluster came out.
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After having a very solid proday, let's hope he's going to be there at 10. He's visiting the Panthers,(They could use all sorts of help on D) who hold the 9th pick.
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workout warriors...yawn....
A workout warrior with record setting production
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Neither. If combine numbers is all you have.
Jeff George could throw it a mile....Jemarcus Russel could throw it a half mile....from his knees! (did you see that on youtube?
)And Ryan Leaf was "superior" to Peyton Manning in every measurable category there is, or ever will be.
In contrast, George Wilson is a football player, not a practice/weight room/press conference/magazine cover hero, who will hit them in the mouth, win you a game if he gets the chance(um, NE), and won't be douching around in Hollywood any time soon.
Now, ask yourself....which of these 2 kids is most like Wilson = willing to change positions, or whatever else it takes to make it, and then once he gets his opportunity, to excel, in the NFL? That's who we need. They have to have talent/learned skills or they wouldn't be rated this high. But, talent is not enough.
Edit: Or, the quicker way to say this = would you rather have Mark Sanchez or Ryan Fitzpatrick on this team right now?
I understand your logic. However, Kuechly has great tape and is has veteran like instincts with a high motor. Players with those descriptions usually don't have combine numbers like Kuechly's. I was just trying to point out he has the athleticism like that of Patrick Willis' to back up his instincts.
Oh and:
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I'd take this:
Over this:
Luke Kuechly to me, compares very favorably to Paul Posluszny. Decent in run support, not so great in coverage, and a little tight in the hips. I don't understand all the hype as far as a top 10 talent. I see him as more of a top 40 prospect to a team looking for a strong MLB. There no way Kuechly would survive as an OLB in the NFL, IMO. Like I said, just doesn't look fluid when he drops into coverage.
Kuechly is known for being excellent in coverage.
I really like Lavonte and would love him in the second if we don't take Kuechly.
I don't think those numbers are right for Willis. I seem to remember him posting a 4.37 in the 40! Maybe it was a proday though.
Yeah that was his proday 40 time.
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You guys clearly are not understanding the meaning of this post. I'll be honest, before really looking into I thought he was another Poz. And when you hear about instictive linebackers, athleticism isn't the first thing that comes to mind. Yes I know, numbers aren't everything, but they do translate to the field (If they didn't there wouldn't be a combine). This comparison was made to prove that Kuechly has the athleticism of a Patrick Willis. Sure, they're different players but I've seen a bunch of posts saying Kuechly is not on Patrick Willis' level and he's the same player as Poz, even though it couldn't be further from the truth.
Everybody calm down, and not jump the gun when a person starts comparing combine numbers.
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Prospect A
Position:Linebacker
Size:6'3 242 lbs
40 yard dash: 4.58
Bench Reps:27
3 cone drill: 6.92
Vert: 38 inches
20 yard shuttle: 4.12
Broad Jump: 123 inches
Prospect B
Position: Linebacker
Size: 6'1 242lbs
40 yard dash: 4.51
Bench Reps: 22
3 cone drill: 7.23
Vert: 39 inches
20 yard shuttle: 4.46
Broad Jump: 119 inches
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I'm sure the majority of you guys would pick Prospect A, then B. Any guesses on which prospects these combine numbers belong to? Well, Prospect A= Luke Kuechly, and Prospect B= Patrick Willis.
We all know how much of a freak Patrick Willis is, so this puts in perspective how athletic Kuechly is. It's crazy to think they weighed in at 242lbs and had pretty similar numbers except for 3 cone drill and 20 yard shuttle. Also, if we draft him then he'd be just one pick sooner than when Patrick Willis was drafted (11th pick in the 2007 draft). Kuechly also had 100 more tackles in his senior year than Willis' senior year, and had better stats in almost every category. I fully expect Kuechly to be as much as a game changer as Patrick Willis in the pros.
The biggest knock on Kuechly is that he doesn't cause too much damage in the backfield, but hat's exactly what we're paying Dareus, Kyle, and Mario to do. Kuechly will be able to fly around the field, rack up tons of tackles, make tons of plays, and be able to cover bigger guys like Gronk. Mayock said he's the best drop linebacker he's ever seen. He's better in almost every aspect than Poz. He has the production, the instincts, and athleticism to be an absolute force on our defense for the next 15 years (he's only 20 years old).
If you haven't seen his tape, you should start with this video.
If we pass on this kid, be prepared to watch him tear it up for a long time.
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fwiw, Chris Kelsay and Ryan Denney swapped jersey numbers about 5 years ago
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I have him at #7 on my draft board, meaning I would love to get him at 10.
And the fact that many mocks have going to Seattle and Philly, he should be there at 10. Since he will probably be there at ten makes me want him to be a Bill even more.
Mid to Late Round Guys You REALLY Want the Bills to Draft
in The Stadium Wall Archives
Posted · Edited by TheBuffaloBills
I have two guys that I really hope the Bills select this weekend. And they may very well be the two most complete opposite guys in the draft.
1. DJ Reader - NT - Clemson - 4th Rd.
He's 6'3 330lbs and one of the truest NT's in the draft. He is very athletic for his size, powerful, and does a great job of eating up blockers - which is a role we all don't want Dareus to take on. I'm also not too crazy about seeing 300-310lbs NT's/DT's being projected to us at #19. When we're in 3-4, something about having 330lb Dareus play on the outside with a guy barely over 300lbs in the middle doesn't seem ideal to me. Instead, sign me up for Reader in the 4th round to play NT, get Dareus on the end in 3-4, and spend one of our top picks on a pass rusher like Leonard Floyd.
Why I really want DJ Reader
Bottom line: 4th round is an excellent value for a solid NT that can be thrown into the rotation day 1.
2. Jakeem Grant - WR - Texas Tech - 7th Rd.
A true speed demon at 5'7 167lbs, you might write him off as another Roscoe Parrish or Goodwin....but hear me out for a second. Grant isn't just a guy who enamors you with his speed/moves for one play that happens once every few games. The guy has flat out produced all four years of college and made big game changing plays against solid competition. Grant is TT's all time leading receiver over guys like Crabtree and Welker. He's a polished WR and not some raw track star. Not only did he reportedly run a 4.12 at his pro day, he might also be the shiftiest player in the entire draft. He reminds me of a more compact Dante Hall.
Why I really want Jakeem Grant
Bottom line: Insane top speed and acceleration with juke moves that remind you of Barry Sanders. Get the ball in his hands any way possible.
If you want to see what Grant is all about, watch this tape against Oklahoma St. I think you'll be sold on spending a 7th on him after watching just the first TWO times he gets the hands on the ball. He ends up with 13 recpetions for 178 yards with 1TD, plus a KR for TD. The kid can play.