San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 (edited) "In a Twitter message directed to Virginia Destroyers coach Marty Schottenheimer, Bills cornerback Drayton Florence offered his services "as a defensive back coach until the lockout is over." Florence played for Schottenheimer in San Diego." http://profootballta...out-as-a-coach/ Edited March 26, 2011 by San Jose Bills Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpcolosi Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 im sure marty wants an over-rated corner to teach his guys how to draw a flag a game for PI or holding.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 im sure marty wants an over-rated corner to teach his guys how to draw a flag a game for PI or holding.... O Snap, that's a good one. It would be even funnier if it were true. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 O Snap, that's a good one. It would be even funnier if it were true. PTR Word. As a resident of Virginia Beach, the home of the Destroyers, I'd be all for it. UFL players could learn a lot from an NFL vet, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 im sure marty wants an over-rated corner to teach his guys how to draw a flag a game for PI or holding.... Who over-rates this guy. Oh wait maybe me bc I thought he was our best cb last year... honestly who on our team in the secondary made more plays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmalibu Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 and he is not afraid to get physical, unlike most CBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 im sure marty wants an over-rated corner to teach his guys how to draw a flag a game for PI or holding.... Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 "In a Twitter message directed to Virginia Destroyers coach Marty Schottenheimer, Bills cornerback Drayton Florence offered his services "as a defensive back coach until the lockout is over." Florence played for Schottenheimer in San Diego." http://profootballta...out-as-a-coach/ Good for him, maybe it will help him become a better player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 As a resident of the DC area that may be the closest I get to Football next year. Didn't Buffalo have the Destroyers, is that still around? I would think it can help the Bills. I wonder if other players will take that step, Don't have to really worry about injuries and can still be involved in the game, plus when you retire its like a internship for coaching in the NFL. Pretty smart by Drayton, in my opinion, if he gets the gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Huh? Shh, he's rolling. Maybe dude just plays a lot of Madden. Florence is nothing but smart for looking to a career beyond playing football, and to a position that might offer him some perspective on his current line of work. But maybe he should just stay home playing video games or go hang out at strip clubs; I'm sure that'd win him more fans around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 Good for him, maybe it will help him become a better player. This is what I thought too. I've found that when I had the responsibility to supervise training, that having to explain different concepts to others helped me understand the concepts more fully myself. I wonder if other players will take that step, Don't have to really worry about injuries and can still be involved in the game, plus when you retire its like a internship for coaching in the NFL. Pretty smart by Drayton, in my opinion, if he gets the gig. Absolutely. It reflects well on Drayton…that he's at least thinking about his post-playing career. I really don't understand why we let his contract expire without tendering him. He's been our most dependable corner for the past two seasons and usually when decent cornerbacks hit the open market, they seldom re-sign. Another needless hole to fill, it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreReed83 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Who over-rates this guy. Oh wait maybe me bc I thought he was our best cb last year... honestly who on our team in the secondary made more plays? Our secondary is WAY overrated and don't believe for a second that we're a top 5 pass defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pirate Angel Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Our secondary is WAY overrated and don't believe for a second that we're a top 5 pass defense. we are a top 5 pass defense, nobody passes on us......unfortunatly its because they can run for 200+ yards a game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wing Man Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Why don't we trade Florence for Marty? It's an embarrassment that the league has ignored his talent this long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Our secondary is WAY overrated and don't believe for a second that we're a top 5 pass defense. That's not what I said. I was talking about him specifically and feel he is our most dependable member of our secondary who makes his fair share of plays. Believe me I'm well aware of our pass d getting a pass (pun intended) due to our terrible run d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 This is what I thought too. I've found that when I had the responsibility to supervise training, that having to explain different concepts to others helped me understand the concepts more fully myself. Absolutely. It reflects well on Drayton…that he's at least thinking about his post-playing career. I really don't understand why we let his contract expire without tendering him. He's been our most dependable corner for the past two seasons and usually when decent cornerbacks hit the open market, they seldom re-sign. Another needless hole to fill, it seems. Because he has too many years of service to tender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Because he has too many years of service to tender? I think you're right. Thanks, NS. The question then becomes, why didn't they offer him an extension? This is like Jabari Greer all over again. Yeah it would cost a lot to extend Florence but starting cornerbacks are expensive, not to mention the cost of having to find and pay his replacement. I sure hope that Terrence McGee has some good football left in him…even though I'm skeptical about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) I think you're right. Thanks, NS. The question then becomes, why didn't they offer him an extension? This is like Jabari Greer all over again. Yeah it would cost a lot to extend Florence but starting cornerbacks are expensive, not to mention the cost of having to find and pay his replacement. I sure hope that Terrence McGee has some good football left in him…even though I'm skeptical about that. You guys know that Buddy Nix was involved in drafting Florence in San Diego, right? (same draft class as McGee) He left San Diego for a huge payday in Jax then got cut after 1 year. I'm thinking there might be a relationship there that might bring him back to Buffalo. Regardless of the detractors Florence was solid and with a Gimpy McGee, an injured\raw Youbouty and Corner, raw\Dain Bramagaed McKelvin, Florence was probably our best CB in 2010. Edited March 27, 2011 by Why So Serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 You guys know that Buddy Nix was involved in drafting Florence in San Diego, right? (same draft class as McGee) He left San Diego for a huge payday in Jax then got cut after 1 year. I'm thinking there might be a relationship there that might bring him back to Buffalo. Regardless of the detractors Florence was solid and with a Gimpy McGee, an injured\raw Youbouty and Corner, raw\Dain Bramagaed McKelvin, Florence was probably our best CB in 2010. Hope you're right, WSS…but ultimately, money talks. Maybe if our offer is right up there with the others. Not only has Florence been solid and dependable against the pass and run but he's made big plays for us too. And I completely agree with your assessment of our other cornerbacks. Three of them are still relatively young and could possibly improve…but that's mostly wishful thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 "In a Twitter message directed to Virginia Destroyers coach Marty Schottenheimer, Bills cornerback Drayton Florence offered his services "as a defensive back coach until the lockout is over." Florence played for Schottenheimer in San Diego." http://profootballta...out-as-a-coach/ good maybe he can talk him and the Bills into joining the staff. As a resident of the DC area that may be the closest I get to Football next year. Didn't Buffalo have the Destroyers, is that still around? I would think it can help the Bills. I wonder if other players will take that step, Don't have to really worry about injuries and can still be involved in the game, plus when you retire its like a internship for coaching in the NFL. Pretty smart by Drayton, in my opinion, if he gets the gig. nope destroyers left awhile ago and I think they went to Columbus OH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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