bartshan-83 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I'm kidding...I've just always wanted to do that. This definitely did not deserve its own thread and should probably be buried in the 'Lynch Traded' monster, but just a few thoughts: 1. There is no denying that this franchise is largely defined by overall mediocrity with a few fleeting periods of brightly-burning success. And there is no denying that the past decade has been one long colonoscopy as far as enjoyability is concerned. But, we have to play the hand we were dealt again and unfortunately it looks like about a 5-9 off-suit. So keeping that in mind... 2. We have jettisoned a QB who simply had no future on the Buffalo Bills. And unlike most professional sports teams, we did it as SOON as it became 100% clear. We can all say that we knew what Trent was before the season, but Chan and Co. had to see it for themselves. They did. And then they wasted no time. 3. We traded a RB who really just wasn't that great. You have to be honest. Enough with the "24-year old 1st Rounder" label like that means something. No one was calling him that when he was pouting during the off-season. Attaching a shiny name to an average player does nothing to reality. And reality was that Marshawn had his warts. Leaving his off-field stuff alone, he had sub-par vision, sub-par speed and not enough other talent to make up for that. I enjoyed how hard he ran and I loved his carefree attitude, but he was never going to be "the guy." And I think deep down, everyone knows this. 4. Fred Jackson is a better RB than Marshawn Lynch. On this day, October 5, 2010, this is a fact. I get that he is 30 and RBs notoriously break down. I too have my doubts that he can play at a high level for more than 2-4 years. But youth does not surpass talent. There is nothing about Lynch that makes me believe he would reached a level even moderately higher than what Jackson brings to the table RIGHT NOW. We know what it's like to have "average starting RBs"...we've collected them since Thurman was here. No need to keep another Antowain/Henry/McGahee around for another 5 years. 5. Now, more than ever, Spiller's "part-time player" knock seems to be surfacing. I don't know what the future holds for CJ. I know he was simply electric in college and has shown flashes in his limited role so far. Just remember that Pro-Bowls are filled every year with players who weren't fast enough, big enough or tough enough according to draft pundits. I'd like to leave you with a few notes from Pre-Draft evaluations on a certain 2008 projected-2nd rounder who just happened to run for 2006 yards last season. #6 RB Chris Johnson: Led the NCAA in total yards from scrimmage. Receiving threat out of backfield and can return kicks. May never be an every down back, but if used correctly, he'll pile up yardage in NFL. -TY2K Productions and DraftIQ Inc. An outstanding receiver out of the backfield, Johnson runs crisp routes and will extended his hands to catch the ball away from his body. Although, he is undersized, lacks height and needs to add strength to be a big contender in the next level. He gives next to nothing inside and needs to show more while blocking and stop running from contact. Durability is a concern at the next level....He is not projected as a full time tailback in the next level. Projected 2nd or 3rd round. -fftoolbox.com Compares To: DAVE MEGGETT-ex-New York Giants/New England -nfl.com A team that can afford a luxury item like Johnson will be able to maximize his big-play potential as a runner, receiver and return specialist. However, we are not convinced he’s capable of handling a fulltime role at running back in the NFL, which is why we don’t grade him out as high as some. Regardless, Johnson is vying to become the first senior running back off the board. He projects as a second or third round pick. -OTB Sports Does not have a true position and is a bit of a WR/RB ‘tweener’. He is not a very physical runner. -Philly Sports Blog What he brings: This is a reach in our opinion. At 197 pounds, there are concerns about Johnson's ability to take the kind of pounding NFL running backs endure. He's also not great between the tackles and has had fumble issues. His biggest strengths are his speed and versatility; Johnson can line up in the backfield or motion out to the slot. His rare speed (4.24) makes him a home run threat regardless of where he lines up. Johnson can also make an impact in the kickoff return game. How he fits: The Titans have invested second-round picks on LenDale White and Chris Henry the past two years, so this makes no sense. Head coach Jeff Fisher places a heavy emphasis on the running game to protect QB Vince Young, but Young would have been helped by getting a true No. 1 receiver. This pick might be a result of Mike Heimerdinger's new offensive scheme because Johnson does give them an upgrade in the return game and he is flexible on offense. Johnson reminds us a lot of Henry, which makes this pick even more perplexing. -Scouts Inc. GO BILLS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Lightning Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Hey, not funny to do the "I'm out" thing.... That said, excellent post and could have stood on it's own as a thread starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 In my opinion, Lynch is a better player than Jackson. I expect that he'll do well in Seattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Nice one. I was ready to post a nasty response, you got me there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagon Circler Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Nice Chris Johnson comparison. The scouting reports do sound remarkably like Spiller's. Let's hope Lynch's departure gives him the opportunity to shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 You'd think we'd be about due for a 678 flop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Good Post!! I was just about to type how much I hate when people announce they are leaving, instead of just leaving. Got me there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Nice one. I was ready to post a nasty response, you got me there. Agreed. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spillerwich Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Good read! We need to let the new guys in charge have a crack at getting the players they feel the Bills need to have to win. Did they give Whitner to them too. They could have told them it was his driver and then..............................Bazinga!! They're stuck with 'em. GO BILLS!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS 56 Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 In my opinion, Lynch is a better player than Jackson. I expect that he'll do well in Seattle. If his ankles hold up.... Regardless I wish him well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ (not THAT RJ) Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Nice one. I was ready to post a nasty response, you got me there. Me too. Nice work, bartshan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12Kachy Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 We all will be done when Ralph moves the team.... Before he passes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabre Bill Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 WOW! I can't believe you don't like colonoscopies . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 Got me with that thread title!! And this is a guy I can confirm was wearing his Bills shirt in public just two short months ago! I don't have any problem with the recent moves. I just continue to go back to the awful draft day decisions that necessitated such moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I'm kidding...I've just always wanted to do that. I saw your name as the poster and thought NO WAY! Haha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Point of View Posted October 5, 2010 Share Posted October 5, 2010 I thought this was a good thread, but what do I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I saw your name as the poster and thought NO WAY! Haha... That was a great post.... and that picture of yours is friggin' hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 I saw the thread listed on the main page, then saw it was Bartshan, and I thought to myself, "oh NO, things are much worst than I thought if BARTSHAN is going full-retard now!!" Glad u were just foolin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mob16151 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Well played sir. Well played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Warner Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 In my opinion, Lynch is a better player than Jackson. I expect that he'll do well in Seattle. Awesome - An Orioles fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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