VirginiaMike Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Since the lock out seems to be here for a while, am looking for things to look forward to when football is finally returns. I was wondering if anyone had seen enough in college of our drafted RB Johnny White to know if he can be the type of back that Marshawn Lynch (excluding Lynch's fine driving skills) was for us. They seem similar in size and both catch the bacll and run hard inside. I think having 3 backs who have different specialities is a good thing si he could be a help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Since the lock out seems to be here for a while, am looking for things to look forward to when football is finally returns. I was wondering if anyone had seen enough in college of our drafted RB Johnny White to know if he can be the type of back that Marshawn Lynch (excluding Lynch's fine driving skills) was for us. They seem similar in size and both catch the bacll and run hard inside. I think having 3 backs who have different specialities is a good thing si he could be a help. Put his best performance in a Heels' uni on this past season. Averaged 5.5 per carry. IMO, has better hands than Lynch. Runs well between the tackles and has enough speed to bounce outside on occasion. He wasn't spectacular, but I think he will serve as a nice compliment to Fred and CJ. I think in the long run he will make a solid 1,2 punch with Spiller when Fred is gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbosrrgood Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 (edited) Since the lock out seems to be here for a while, am looking for things to look forward to when football is finally returns. I was wondering if anyone had seen enough in college of our drafted RB Johnny White to know if he can be the type of back that Marshawn Lynch (excluding Lynch's fine driving skills) was for us. They seem similar in size and both catch the bacll and run hard inside. I think having 3 backs who have different specialities is a good thing si he could be a help. I'm glad you brought this up. I really liked this pick. The Bills definitely needed more depth at RB with Jackson the starter and Spiller a "specialist". The 5th round was the right time, White seems to have the right combination of size, speed, and most importantly the ability to hit the hole. Also, this guy has fresh legs. He didn't get a ton of carries in college, which is the main reason he fell so far. He will see playing time in Gailey's offense, and is great protection in case Jackson gets hurt Edited May 18, 2011 by Turbosrrgood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagon Circler Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I just remember watching Xavier Omon's highlight package and thinking we just got a 1000 yard rusher on our hands. Watching White on film, he certainly looks good and many people have said that his injury cost him a much higher draft status. So he looks like a good value pick. In Buddy we trust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbosrrgood Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I just remember watching Xavier Omon's highlight package and thinking we just got a 1000 yard rusher on our hands. Watching White on film, he certainly looks good and many people have said that his injury cost him a much higher draft status. So he looks like a good value pick. In Buddy we trust? Omon came from a small school, and did not play against anyone near NFL caliber. There is no way of knowing if a guy like White will be successful in the NFL, but with the 5th round pick it is a low risk high reward situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Dwane Wright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Since the lock out seems to be here for a while, am looking for things to look forward to when football is finally returns. I was wondering if anyone had seen enough in college of our drafted RB Johnny White to know if he can be the type of back that Marshawn Lynch (excluding Lynch's fine driving skills) was for us. They seem similar in size and both catch the bacll and run hard inside. I think having 3 backs who have different specialities is a good thing si he could be a help. Actually Marshawn is a big running back. He's listed at 5'11" and 220 pounds although he appears to be heavier than that. At the combine, Johnny White measured a hair under 5'10" and 209 pounds… virtually the exact same size as Thurman Thomas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbosrrgood Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Dwane Wright. Doesn't remind me of Dwayne wright at all. Wright was a pure power back, with virtually no agility or speed. If you are just comparing where they went in the draft (Wright was a 4th?), then I guess that makes sense. At this point in the draft at this position you look for depth and hope for more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I didnt know a thing about White and missed any highlights ESPN or NFL Network showed of him so I watched some video highlights of him on Youtube and came away impressed. He has great hands and appears to read his blocks well. I had no problem when this pick was made, the Bills needed another capable RB and liked the pick even more after watching a lot of his highlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meathead Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 people always fall in love with rbs on the roster and see them as sure fire sticks, only to see them cut before the season starts if white can block and play st better than ganther, or whomever else they bring in to compete for that third rb spot, then he will stick. otherwise he joins the long list of names we all would remember if we saw them but cant seem to put our finger on otherwise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbosrrgood Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 (edited) people always fall in love with rbs on the roster and see them as sure fire sticks, only to see them cut before the season starts if white can block and play st better than ganther, or whomever else they bring in to compete for that third rb spot, then he will stick. otherwise he joins the long list of names we all would remember if we saw them but cant seem to put our finger on otherwise I just re-read this post no one was saying that they "love" this RB or that he is a "sure fire stick". Personally I liked the pick in the 5th round, since the Bills have no quality depth after Jackson and Spiller. Thought he looked good in limited action in college. Edited May 19, 2011 by Turbosrrgood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbalaya Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 We should hope that is White is good on special teams. He is only cannon fodder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Im thinking he reminds me of Sammy Morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreReed83 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 people always fall in love with rbs on the roster and see them as sure fire sticks, only to see them cut before the season starts if white can block and play st better than ganther, or whomever else they bring in to compete for that third rb spot, then he will stick. otherwise he joins the long list of names we all would remember if we saw them but cant seem to put our finger on otherwise We draft many RB's but almost all the RB's we've taken have produced with the exception of one...i won't mention any names...::COUGH COUGH:: SPILLER ::COUGH COUGH:: Travis Henry, Willis McGahee, Marshawn Lynch, all performed admirably well when they played for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I liked the pick in philosophy. The team needed a third running back. Yeah no need to waste a pick in the first four rounds BUT grabbing a back in the early 5th makes a lot of sense. Freddy is older and might not last the season, Spiller isn't a guy you can pound the ball 20+ times to. Having another body to split the load with Freddie or Spiller if one of them gets hurt is a good thing especially considering where they picked him up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Long Beach Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 We draft many RB's but almost all the RB's we've taken have produced with the exception of one...i won't mention any names...::COUGH COUGH:: SPILLER ::COUGH COUGH:: Travis Henry, Willis McGahee, Marshawn Lynch, all performed admirably well when they played for us. Well Spiller's out-performed McGahee for his first year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 While Johnny White will find some time in the offensive backfield, I think his impact will be more evident on special teams. He is reported to be a pretty good punt returner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Not sure if you guys check the Da'Norris Searcy thread, but there was a Johnny White mention in the article that was linked: "Can you tell us something about Da’Norris that isn’t available in his bio or that a lot of people wouldn’t know about him? I think just as I said, community is very important to him. His teammates are very important to him. He and Johnny White (RB) are very, very close friends so the fact that they are going to Buffalo together… and they are both similar in what I described to you a moment ago. They are both positive members of a team. They are both the kind of people you want in the locker room with you whether you are a player or whether you are a coach." Sounds good to me - you really gotta like this draft class. So far at least... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreReed83 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Well Spiller's out-performed McGahee for his first year. McGahee played 0 games and was still recovering from that brutal injury. So technically McGahee's first year was 2004 where he had over 1300 yds from scrimmage and 13 TDs. So no he didn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Dwane Wright. D Wright is the guy that made me finally stop pretending I knew a damn thing about how college guys were going to make it in the pros...according to me, at one time, Wright would have been taking the keys to the car, so to speak, from Nate Turner, taking hand offs from Trent Edwards...and Corey Moore, the best college lindbacker I ever saw, would be contemplating retirement this summer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Im thinking he reminds me of Sammy Morris +1 It seemed to me that he's a tough runner, but he took some shots on the one video I saw. Don't know if that's the norm for him, but I came away concerned about his longevity, that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 I posted about Johnny White when he was drafted. This was a tremendous pick, particularly in the 5th round. The guy played WR for crying out loud, when the Heels were hit by injuries and suspensions. So yes, he has excellent hands. He is also a "fall forward" runner and is not afraid to put a lick on the guy trying to bring him down. The biggest thing, though, is that he sees and hits the hole quickly. No dancing around. I agree with those who suggest he could be a part of a successful 1-2 tandem with Spiller when Jackson retires, but I think his abilities will enable him to see some time on the field this season as well (beyond ST). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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