eme123 Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Nice Interview for us glass half full people. They didn't exactly grill him. So, the glass half empty guys have some material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsObserver Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Details please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eme123 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 oooops How bout a link My link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Thanks for the link. I was a little less impressed with Buddy today than I was during his call earlier in the week. With respect to Spiller he tried to downplay where he was drafted, instead focusing on the fact CJ "needs to make plays to help us win ballgames." I don't think you can reasonably sidestep questions about draft position when you're talking about a top ten pick, so that rang a little hollow. Otherwise, not much there we haven't heard. No questions about Evans or Hangartner. Talked about all of the veteran leadership on defense with Merriman, Barnett, Morrison, and how as a unit they're bigger, stronger, faster than what's been there before. Again mentioned how they targeted Brad Smith to take advantage of the new "46th man" rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Thanks for the link. I was a little less impressed with Buddy today than I was during his call earlier in the week. With respect to Spiller he tried to downplay where he was drafted, instead focusing on the fact CJ "needs to make plays to help us win ballgames." I don't think you can reasonably sidestep questions about draft position when you're talking about a top ten pick, so that rang a little hollow. Otherwise, not much there we haven't heard. No questions about Evans or Hangartner. Talked about all of the veteran leadership on defense with Merriman, Barnett, Morrison, and how as a unit they're bigger, stronger, faster than what's been there before. Again mentioned how they targeted Brad Smith to take advantage of the new "46th man" rule. So now that Buddy didn't say things that you agree with, you're less impressed? What do you think of the possibility that after Buddy listened to his Shredd & Regan interview, he decided to tone down the act a bit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderstealer Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 He was on again? Man the Bills hate w/ a passion 550 wgr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Thanks for the link. I was a little less impressed with Buddy today than I was during his call earlier in the week. With respect to Spiller he tried to downplay where he was drafted, instead focusing on the fact CJ "needs to make plays to help us win ballgames." I don't think you can reasonably sidestep questions about draft position when you're talking about a top ten pick, so that rang a little hollow. Otherwise, not much there we haven't heard. No questions about Evans or Hangartner. Talked about all of the veteran leadership on defense with Merriman, Barnett, Morrison, and how as a unit they're bigger, stronger, faster than what's been there before. Again mentioned how they targeted Brad Smith to take advantage of the new "46th man" rule. Ron Wolf, the GM who made the Packers a Super Bowl team in the 1990s, said that he didn't care much about draft position either. He said a fair draft was getting one Pro Bowl type player - regardless of the round. He said a really great draft included 2 or more Pro Bowl type players. He said he didn't care if the 1st rounder was a bust... they just couldn't all be busts. One or more players each draft had to be more than just role players - they had to be impact players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superb Owl Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) With respect to Spiller he tried to downplay where he was drafted, instead focusing on the fact CJ "needs to make plays to help us win ballgames." I don't think you can reasonably sidestep questions about draft position when you're talking about a top ten pick, so that rang a little hollow. I don't think he was sidestepping, he put it in the open that CJ may not live up to his draft status. After hearing that I feel better that they won't make bad decisions just to save face if it turns out to be a bad pick. There was an article posted recently about Belichick being great about cutting his losses quickly with draft choices, and bad GMs having a hard time with that. I'll post a link if I can find it. My link Edited September 9, 2011 by Just Nguyen Baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 So now that Buddy didn't say things that you agree with, you're less impressed? What do you think of the possibility that after Buddy listened to his Shredd & Regan interview, he decided to tone down the act a bit? Believe it or not, I actually listen to each interview on its own merits, and just give my opinion. And you, sir, are an ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Believe it or not, I actually listen to each interview on its own merits, and just give my opinion. And you, sir, are an ass. So you base your opinions on the interview style points of the Bills' general manager, and I'm the ass? Doesn't your curiosity pique one bit that Nix has been saying different things to different media outlets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblinstumblin Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Toronto cares about football? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 So you base your opinions on the interview style points of the Bills' general manager, and I'm the ass? Doesn't your curiosity pique one bit that Nix has been saying different things to different media outlets? He's said nothing differently to anyone; I just didn't necessarily like the way he (in my opinion) sidestepped the issue of Spiller's high draft position when talking about expectations. Another poster viewed it differently (and more favorably) -- that Nix is saying he won't get hung up on where somebody was drafted when assessing his value. And come to think of it, Buddy did make similar comments in the earlier interview this week -- just not in reference to Spiller. And yes, you're the ass, for trying to get a "dig" in unnecessarily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Again mentioned how they targeted Brad Smith to take advantage of the new "46th man" rule. So they intentionally targeted Smith due to the rule change? My sense before (from stuff Gailey said) was that that had nothing to do with it, and they kind of figured out after the fact that the rule change would make Smith a little more valuable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I don't think he was sidestepping, he put it in the open that CJ may not live up to his draft status. After hearing that I feel better that they won't make bad decisions just to save face if it turns out to be a bad pick. There was an article posted recently about Belichick being great about cutting his losses quickly with draft choices, and bad GMs having a hard time with that. I'll post a link if I can find it. My link Success rate in the 1st round is all over the place since 1990 for the Bills: 2010-C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson ????? 1996—Eric Moulds, WR, Mississippi St GREAT 2004—Lee Evans, WR, Wisconsin TRADED, GREAT 2007—Marshawn Lynch, RB, California GOOD 2003—Willis McGahee, RB, Miami FA, GOOD 2001—Nate Clements, CB, Ohio St FA, GOOD 1999—Antoine Winfield, CB, Ohio St FA, GOOD 1995—Reuben Brown, G, Pittsburgh GOOD 1992—John Fina, OL, Arizona GOOD 1991—Henry Jones, DB, Illinois GOOD 2006—Donte Whitner, S, Ohio St FA, AVERAGE 1993—Thomas Smith, DB, North Carolina AVERAGE 2008—Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy AVERAGE 2006-John McCargo, DT, North Carolina St (from Chicago) BUST 2004-J.P. Losman, QB, Tulane BUST 2002—Mike Williams, OT, Texas BUST 2000—Erik Flowers, DE, Arizona St BUST 1997—Antowain Smith, RB, Houston BUST 1994—Jeff Burris, DB, Notre Dame BUST 1990—James Williams, CB, Fresno St BUST 2005—NO PICK 1998—NO PICK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 So they intentionally targeted Smith due to the rule change? My sense before (from stuff Gailey said) was that that had nothing to do with it, and they kind of figured out after the fact that the rule change would make Smith a little more valuable. I don't know. Some will suggest the Bills made an effort to take advantage of a new rule; others will say it's dumb luck because a bunch of hicks are running the show. Take your pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 Wide Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Success rate in the 1st round is all over the place since 1990 for the Bills: 2010-C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson ????? 1996—Eric Moulds, WR, Mississippi St GREAT 2004—Lee Evans, WR, Wisconsin TRADED, GREAT 2007—Marshawn Lynch, RB, California GOOD 2003—Willis McGahee, RB, Miami FA, GOOD 2001—Nate Clements, CB, Ohio St FA, GOOD 1999—Antoine Winfield, CB, Ohio St FA, GOOD 1995—Reuben Brown, G, Pittsburgh GOOD 1992—John Fina, OL, Arizona GOOD 1991—Henry Jones, DB, Illinois GOOD 2006—Donte Whitner, S, Ohio St FA, AVERAGE 1993—Thomas Smith, DB, North Carolina AVERAGE 2008—Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy AVERAGE 2006-John McCargo, DT, North Carolina St (from Chicago) BUST 2004-J.P. Losman, QB, Tulane BUST 2002—Mike Williams, OT, Texas BUST 2000—Erik Flowers, DE, Arizona St BUST 1997—Antowain Smith, RB, Houston BUST 1994—Jeff Burris, DB, Notre Dame BUST 1990—James Williams, CB, Fresno St BUST 2005—NO PICK 1998—NO PICK I would move Evans down to good and move Reuben Brown and Winfield up to great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I know I left off Dareus, but he hasn't even played a regular season game yet!!! It is all in my opinion... I hope everyone agrees with my BUSTS, the ones that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC in St. Louis Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I thought Antowain Smith was a good football player. Same goes for Jeff Burris. Thomas Smith was good too. That's my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erynthered Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I thought Antowain Smith was a good football player. Same goes for Jeff Burris. Thomas Smith was good too. That's my opinion. 9 years and a ring. Pretty good career I'd say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 I don't know. Some will suggest the Bills made an effort to take advantage of a new rule; others will say it's dumb luck because a bunch of hicks are running the show. Take your pick. Bingo. But whether it was by design or dumb luck, who cares? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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