JohnC Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Good point SB12. Not to make excuses on how other players have handled big rookie contracts (Mike Williams), but this "practice squad" guy could come in start and possibly be able to turn around his fortunes in a short time and be able ask for millions which could be great, GREAT motivation for the soul. dollars2donuts, When you ask for millions you inevitably get traded by the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 He oozes potential, is better than Kirk "Sucks" Chambers, and Ray Brown likes the way he studies the playbook. Oh and the Bills can play cash-to-cap and save a buck or two. Seriously, the kid has a long ways to go to be average. He may get there someday, but until then we get to watch him contribute his number of mistakes to the general ineptness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinii Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I'm intrigued with this guy...He was picked off the GB practice squad, picked up the offense, and BAM he's starting and holding his own? I think that's pretty remarkable from a rookie...What is your opinon about him? Have we found a diamond in the rough? He is just going to have to keep making plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 The kid has played two games for us.....it is amazing how many "what have you done for me right at the moments" we have on this board...... - In his first start.....his you never heard his name and he held up well - In his second start his foe was Julius Fricken Peppers.......generally considered to be one of the very best DE's in the NFL today......we would have given up just about anybody on our team to have him in the offseason and most were willing to give up a 1st round pick So lets bash the kid and call his overall play mediocre based on what happened to him last week.......he just got here.......off of a practice squad......and got thrown straight into the fire then we turned up the flame by asking him to contain Peppers. He is soooooooo not the problem with this offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jahnyc Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I remember when some thought that Pennington and Hicks were going to be great tackles. The play of the o-line has been horrible. We will need significant upgrades at one or both tackles next year to have an effective offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan74 Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 You youtube write up is a very good piece and it sees the same things I see...... A couple of notes: - You cannot go by last weeks performance as an indication of how good he is going to be.....that was J. Peppers who is one of the best if not THE best DE in the league......it is totally unfair to make an evaluation on a kid who is in his second game of action against a force like Peppers. - He has a natural strength to him that is very good right now and if it improves will make him an absolute mauler - His footwork is pretty darn good for a rookie....but he does not strike me as a LT type. I agree if we can turn this kid into a starting RT I would be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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