Round 7, Pick #209: QB Levi Brown - Troy

[Green Lightning]

McShay just said Levi best QB chosen today

[Leonidas]

And Corey Chavous picked LeFevour as the best QB in the entire draft. I'd go with Chavous anyday over that moronic McShay.

 

You're going to pick Lefevour over Bradford and Clausen? Seriously?

 

Say what you want, McShay sure as hell knows more than 99.9% of the idiots on this board. And I'll take him over Chavous any day of the week and twice on Sunday.

[Welcome To Pegulavilla]

McShay just said Levi best QB chosen today

 

Yea and Jaws likes the pick too. I gave us an A+ grade for day 3. Great job Buddy.

[Leonidas]

McShay just said Levi best QB chosen today

 

He did. Jaws liked him too but liked Crompton better. Kiper liked Lefevour. I guess we'll see. It's noteworthy that Trey Wingo (who really is a douchebag) was steering the conversation toward Crompton and Lefevour, and away from the three lesser-known QB's (including Brown and that Rusty guy).

[SACTOBILLSFAN]

Yes, they seem very confident in their selections. Which means they look really dumb if those guys don't pan out.

Wow. You really think anyone in 5 years is going to say something like "well the Bills sure did pick really fast and seemed so confident. If only buddy would have taken some extra time." no they're not. Is there really a point to waiting around, especially in the late rounds? No, you've scouted people and you take the highest rated player on the board. I'm still not entirely sure how a team can appear confident when they don't announce the picks.

 

And Corey Chavous picked LeFevour as the best QB in the entire draft. I'd go with Chavous anyday over that moronic McShay.

Corey Chavous can barely speak the English language. I'm now scout so I won purport to be one, but Corey was a safety in the NFL and I'm guessing he didn't spend a whole bunch of time with the quarterbacks coaches in the NFL. He throws out a guy that could be god so he can come back in three years and say "you heard it hear first" but when LeFevour is out of the league in three years nobody will bring up corey's "best qb in the draft" prediction because nobody will give two ***** about leFevour.

[HurlyBurly51]

9.5 inch hands. Anyone who thought Clausen would be a bust due to hand size is forbidden from lauding this pick.

 

Not sure what your point is. Clausen has 9" hands. 9.5" is the same as Bradford, bigger than McCoy and Skelton.

[Doc]

Not sure what your point is. Clausen has 9" hands. 9.5" is the same as Bradford, bigger than McCoy and Skelton.

Beat me to it.

[Rayzer32]

<----------- He's here, I was praying for this kid.

 

THANK GOD. They finally did something smart.

[Max997]

 

that was the gayest music ive ever heard watching a highlight video

[Kelly the Dog]

McShay just said Levi best QB chosen today

Bummer.

[Rayzer32]

He's the best QB on the Bills already and hasn't even seen the city.

[Leonidas]

Mike Mayock, NFL Network

A couple of quick thoughts on some seventh round picks as we get started early in this round.

 

Buffalo finally got a QB in Levi Brown from Troy. I believe he's been undervalued all along. He was invited to the Combine, but only as a throwing QB, not a participant. I liked him on tape, and feel like he has a chance to be a very solid backup QB.

[BEAST MODE BABY!]

Obvious reach, just heard on ESPN.

 

Actually, McShay said he was his favorite day 3 QB. But then again, I hate McShay.

[playman]

love this. right from the home-page

 

he knows how to read defenses and he doesn't it well.

 

^^

[The Poojer]

its a long way from the MAC to the NFL also, that has kind of worked for some.....

 

He's raw, but he sure outplayed LeFevour in the GMAC Bowl. Good arm, but it's a long way from the Sun Belt to the NFL. Still, you could do worse -- I'll take Brown over Crompton, LeFevour, Jarrett Brown, etc.

[C.Biscuit97]

Obviously, it's not the best competition but his college #s were insane. http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=172944 Troy produces some ballers. I liked Lefevour a lot but it sounds like Brown has a better arm for Buffalo. Sounds liks a solid 7th round/ developmental QB. When's the last time we tried to develop a QB???

[The Big Cat]

Some of the tape on Brown reminds me of JP...just sayin...

[C.Biscuit97]

Some of the tape on Brown reminds me of JP...just sayin...

 

 

I think he actually had better #s than JP against similar competition. And it's a huge difference between a 1st rounder and 7th rounder. Losman was a developmental QB who got rushed into playing. Hopefully, they develop Brown the right way.

[cåblelady]

I don't see much value in drafting a QB here -- is he taking Fitz's spot on the rooster?

hehe.....you typed rooster

[The Big Cat]

I think he actually had better #s than JP against similar competition. And it's a huge difference between a 1st rounder and 7th rounder. Losman was a developmental QB who got rushed into playing. Hopefully, they develop Brown the right way.

 

Obviously there's the first v seventh round discrepancy. Brown just bails on the pocket...A LOT.

[JOHNNYFAIRPLAY]

he wont make the team

[Ozymandius]

I'm just shocked that he's white. I would've laid 10 to 1 that Levi Brown from Troy was a black kid.

[Steely Dan]

He's raw, but he sure outplayed LeFevour in the GMAC Bowl. Good arm, but it's a long way from the Sun Belt to the NFL. Still, you could do worse -- I'll take Brown over Crompton, LeFevour, Jarrett Brown, etc.

 

I really wanted LeFevour but the more I hear about him the more I like him.

 

Weak Elton, weak.

 

 

 

Which ESPN are you watching? Todd McShay called him the 6th best QB on his board, and Jaws is raving about him.

 

It's a joke. Calling a 7th rounder a reach is funny.

 

 

Some of the tape on Brown reminds me of JP...just sayin...

 

If JP had been a 7th rounder people would have been pulling for him rather than hating him. JMO

 

 

hehe.....you typed rooster

 

What do you expect. He's probably half cocked by now.

 

 

Levi Brown

QB, Troy

 

War Room analysis

Strengths: Is a solidly built QB with very good athleticism, which helped him to make big plays with his feet and arm. Has a compact and quick throwing motion, which enables him to consistently set-up and get rid of the ball fast. Has a shockingly strong arm. Shows he has arm strength by making 10-plus-yard throws without just a flick of the wrist when a pass rusher is bearing down on him. Does a good job of stepping up to avoid the wide rush and has learned the important lesson of throwing the ball away to avoid the sack. Can hit the 15-plus-yard skinny post route right on the money with a defender in his face. Does not force passes or try to squeeze them into tight spots and does not stare down his receiver. His ability to get rid of the ball very quickly helps him to get the ball to the receiver before the defender can react to make a play on it.

 

Weaknesses: Has a throwing motion that is almost so short that it looks like he cannot get zip on his throws because the ball does not explode out of his hand, but it still gets to the receiver. Are times where he is so aware of not forcing a bad pass against pressure that he will take more sacks than he needs to. Must do a much better job putting zip on deep passes because he tends to put more air than he needs to on them. Does not sense the rusher closing on him while in the pocket, and takes some hard hits, which puts him at a real risk of fumbling.

 

Bottom line: Our first exposure to Brown was during practice at the Texas Versus The Nation Game, and to say we were disappointed would be an understatement because he looked uncomfortable dropping back from under center, which led to bad footwork and inconsistent accuracy throughout the week. However, in the first game we evaluated versus Central Michigan, he jumped off the film with his ability to make excellent throws on all types off passes and to make key throws on important downs. Brown started his college career at Richmond and transferred to Troy University where he flourished in their wide-open spread passing attack. However, he is going to have to prove he can function playing under center. We are always hesitant to give a high grade to quarterbacks who play in a spread passing attack because for them to be successful they must learn a number of new skills. However, unlike many spread quarterbacks (Tim Tebow and Dan LeFevour) Brown has a very compact throwing motion and gets rid of the ball very quickly, which puts him ahead of both of those quarterbacks. He will need time to develop in an NFL offense, but we believe he has the talent to become a quality starting quarterback.

[Heitz]

Jim Miller was just talking up the Brown pick, said the Bills liked Lafaver (sp), but ended up with their second choice. Big measurables, Gailey might be able to do some special things with him.

[Gibran Chandan]

With the audio on that clip, I kind of feel for the guy like we found our gem, our diamond in the rough...haha

 

And without the audio, he looks terrible. Get Gibran back.

[Wagon Circler]

I believe Brown is an excellent pick here. He is big, strong arm, reasonable interception total.Obviously green.But Gailey is supposed to be a developer of quarterbacks and here he's got someone with the physical tools.

I would have rather had Lefevour because he can run with the football. But I think that Brown was as good as any of the day three options.

[Lintyfresh85]

I like it.

 

Although I would have preferred Pike a bit more.

 

I wish Brown well!

 

Go Bills!

[DarthICE]

This is the guy the Bills have been looking at for a couple months. YES he is better than Edwards at least. Maybe now we can cut the kitty

[DarthICE]

However, unlike many spread quarterbacks (Tim Tebow and Dan LeFevour) Brown has a very compact throwing motion and gets rid of the ball very quickly, which puts him ahead of both of those quarterbacks. He will need time to develop in an NFL offense, but we believe he has the talent to become a quality starting quarterback.

[thebug]

This is the guy the Bills have been looking at for a couple months. YES he is better than Edwards at least. Maybe now we can cut the kitty

 

Do you think this guy will be the starter this year?

[Fires]

Kids worth a shot. I like his size. Fox Sports website had him going in the 5th on one of their mocks.

[symbiant]

I think Nix likes the QBs he drafts to have above average Wonderlic scores. (Brees, Rivers)

[vincec]

who the hell is he? Camp fodder?

Yup. Who was the last QB picked in the 7th round to do anything? Unitas?

 

I doubt he'll get a serious look in training camp with three other QBs competing for a starting position. I hope I'm wrong.

[Hossage]

I saw him against Ohio State and he looked scared. He made very poor decisions even when he wasnt rushed. However he was able to survey the field and get rid of the ball quickly.

[Ozymandius]

I saw him against Ohio State and he looked scared. He made very poor decisions even when he wasnt rushed. However he was able to survey the field and get rid of the ball quickly.

 

Brown actually never played against OSU. It was a another QB named Hampton http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=282640194

[Lockport Bills]

I like this pick. The Bills have nothing to lose by taking a flier on a 7th round QB. I wish the kid well and I hope he makes the team.

[NickelCity]

Brown actually never played against OSU. It was a another QB named Hampton http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=282640194

 

I thought I heard Chavous say "I watched him carve up Ohio State for 4 quarters." hmmm

 

I have no doubts he'll make the team, after watching the post draft press conference it seems like they really like him.

[BobbyC81]

Obvious reach, just heard on ESPN.

 

 

Huh?? Todd McShay likes him.

[NickelCity]

How is anything a reach in the 7th round? I mean really, someone would be devastated we lost a 7th round pick when we should have signed someone as an UDFA? I thought he'd have been picked earlier too so...

[McBeane]

Brown actually never played against OSU. It was a another QB named Hampton http://espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=282640194

 

That was in '08. Is that what you meant?