there are 9+ better players than him, including:
robinson, clowney, watkins, matthews, mack, lewan, evans, bridgewater, barr
this means that it is impossible for him to be the best player on the board at 9
i think that this almost makes him more attractive considering the level of production he was able to generate. it means byrd wins using tools that are not speed and so, in comparison to players who rely on their speed, byrd will age well and so is a solid investment at this stage in his career.
its interesting to me how differently situations like this are viewed depending on which F.O. is involved. everyone thinks the bills are cheap and stupid for letting a talented player who wants a lot (too much?) money hit the open market, but the patriots do this frequently and everyone always hails it as a shrewd/intelligent football decision.
i guess the difference is that the patriots are winning.
i think this is pretty spot on but i believe that there is no chance of a 4th QB in the top eight picks. it more than likely 3 will go but also possible that only 2 go before we pick. i also dont think that mosely is on the bills radar that high.
bear with me here...
Trades:
9 & 169 to STL for 13 & 75
73 & 75 to PIT for 46
137 & 201 to CAR for 124
Pick 13: Mike Evans (WR)
Pick 41: Austin Seferian-Jenkins (TE)
Pick 46: Morgan Moses (OT)
Pick 105: Shayne Skov (LB)
Pick 124: Tyler Gaffney (RB)
[After signing an above-average guard in free agency for ~$4 million / year.]
im having a difficult time understanding the reports that the bills wont tag byrd - wouldnt a tag and trade let us get a pick or player or something out of losing jarius as well as allow our FO to maintain an in-control image?