jahnyc Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Way too early to make judgments about this draft but ... 1. We are not getting very good production from our picks in the current season; 2. None of our picks are stand-outs in their first season to date: 3. Other teams are getting more production from their picks in the last draft (i.e., the Chiefs and the Pats); and 4. The overall talent level on the team is so poor that I would have thought there would be more production and playing time for our first year players. Hopefully we will see more production and flashes from our first year players as the season continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 At face value, why would be surprised that any player scouted by Modrak would not be worth a darn? So, if you are making the case for the firing of Modrak and the rebuild of the scouting department, then I am all for it. Nonetheless, it takes a solid 3 years to see if a draft pick can make it. Ah...ahem...Mr. Maybin? You've got 1 year left, my friend. Way too early to make judgments about this draft but ... 1. We are not getting very good production from our picks in the current season; 2. None of our picks are stand-outs in their first season to date: 3. Other teams are getting more production from their picks in the last draft (i.e., the Chiefs and the Pats); and 4. The overall talent level on the team is so poor that I would have thought there would be more production and playing time for our first year players. Hopefully we will see more production and flashes from our first year players as the season continues. I really agree with you on #4. The sad thing, Modrak and Co. are so bad at scouting, we've got 0 to a small handful of actual prospects to even get excited about. It would be totally different for me, for instance, if we had a bunch of 1st and 2nd year players that were really talented, they just needed to mature as an NFL player so that they don't overcommit- let's say- on a running or passing play. But you knew, based on the talent displayed on the field, that they would be good in a relatively short period of time. With the exception of Byrd, Spiller, and Wood...we've got nothing. Good post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
box0life Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 As I said, it is very early but based on what I've seen so far after five games, this draft class has not shown much of anything so far. Perhaps labeling the draft a bust is harsh, but it appears that's where it is headed. My feeling is if they don't show some true ability early on with the lack of talent this team has, than chances are they aren't going to develop. It starts with true talent. Yes, Spiller has talent but he is not a true starting RB. The guy simply can't block. We gave Hardy three years - He got hurt and turned into a major bust, we gave McCargo four or five years bust, Should I go on: Edwards, Losman, Mike Williams, Maybin and all the other picks that showed little early on and actually looked worse as time progressed did not develop. You simply can't draft players as projects. If they can't help the team immediately, then why waste the money on them. Who wants to pay a player a large salary for three years while they try to develop. Then if they actually do develop they leave via free agency (ie. Winfield Clememts, Greer, Pat Williams). Every other team in the NFL gets immediate returns from their drafts. We get nothing until we wait for three years hoping they develop. This strategy is a real failure. Quite honestly, if Troup and Carrington can't make plays with this team with the lack of talent they have, do you really think they are going to be stand out players later? With Batten and Easley, early career injuries really hamper their development. I don't blame the coaches for the injuries, but if they get injured early (ie. Hardy) chances are they will be slow to develop and there is a great chance they may never reach their potential. If that happens, I feel the pick is a bust. After they got hurt, there is a greater chance they will turn into busts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I think Spiller could be a great player. Why our "genius" coaching staff can't seem to get him the ball is a completely different problem. Although this is the same set of coaches that thought they could sprinkle pixie dust on a 31 year old DE and he'd be athletic enough to run with NFL RBs, TEs, and WRs all over the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Way too early to make judgments about this draft but ... 1. We are not getting very good production from our picks in the current season; 2. None of our picks are stand-outs in their first season to date: 3. Other teams are getting more production from their picks in the last draft (i.e., the Chiefs and the Pats); and 4. The overall talent level on the team is so poor that I would have thought there would be more production and playing time for our first year players. Hopefully we will see more production and flashes from our first year players as the season continues. Great post. I wouldn't call any of the higher picks a bust yet, but it's obvious that their impact on the team to date is close to nil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing_joker Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 name me the Bills players in the last 10 years that looked like busts initially then suddenly became great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I watched tape the other day on Marcus Easley. That kid has great potential and IMO would be starting if he hadnt gotten hurt. He looks to have great hands and is a good route runner... im very exicited to see him play next year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 name me the Bills players in the last 10 years that looked like busts initially then suddenly became great That's a trick question Name 1 Great Bills player. But if you're going for good how about Fred Jackson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNix Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I watched tape the other day on Marcus Easley. That kid has great potential and IMO would be starting if he hadnt gotten hurt. He looks to have great hands and is a good route runner... im very exicited to see him play next year He's another one who probably would've increased his playing time through the season. From the few tapes I saw, he reminded me of one E.Moulds... name me the Bills players in the last 10 years that looked like busts initially then suddenly became great Yeah, I'd like to see some of those great busts too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Seems like a weak draft to me b/c of Troup and Carrington. CJ is a great player you are just ridiculous on that. Selling Easley and Moats down the river is over board also. CJ has a ton of potential, but he is far from great yet. He has only touched the ball what? 19 times so far. One awesome kick return doesn't make a player great. The rest of the class so far has been a big waste, not surprising seeing who Ralph hired to run the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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