jjmac Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Those drafttek rankings are kind of a joke. They have RGIII ranked at #24 and Reilly Reiff at #7? I wonder what data they use to create those rankings? At this point I think it's pretty much a crap shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Mercilus is a beast and I wouldn't be mad if we took him, if Barkley, Blackmon, and RG3 are off the board. I like him better than Upshaw personally. The guy is basically unblockable at times. He honestly reminds me a lot of Lamar Woodley. Strong as a bull, but still very quick and athletic. Relentless when getting after the QB. If we could grab Mercilus in the 1st and Vinny Curry in the 2nd I would be doing backflips in my living room. http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=84728&draftyear=2012&genpos=OLB http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=10128&draftyear=2007&genpos=de Who reminds you of Woodley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=84728&draftyear=2012&genpos=OLB http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=10128&draftyear=2007&genpos=de Who reminds you of Woodley? Upshaw definitely mirrors Woodley in stature, but it seems Mercilus has a 6'4" frame and runs under a 4.6 40 yd dash. Not saying I wouldn't take Upshaw in a heartbeat as an SEC LB he has proven himself, but those big bruising LB's with speed ( a la Harrison, Biscuit) are fun to watch....good to know we have a few options. Should pan out to be an exciting April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Upshaw definitely mirrors Woodley in stature, but it seems Mercilus has a 6'4" frame and runs under a 4.6 40 yd dash. Not saying I wouldn't take Upshaw in a heartbeat as an SEC LB he has proven himself, but those big bruising LB's with speed ( a la Harrison, Biscuit) are fun to watch....good to know we have a few options. Should pan out to be an exciting April. Here's several dozen plays in context (NOT highlights) of Whitney Mercilus against Arizona State. http://draftbreakdown.com/whitney-mercilus-vs-asu-2011 Bookmark this site. It's excellent for videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Not sold on Mercilus. There was a thread started about him with videos in the OP (videos now removed by the Big Ten) and he looked slow and lazy and didnt stand out as anything special. I'll definitely keep an eye out for more info/clips as we approach the draft, but for right now... Meh, Id rather have Upshaw who has been a leader on the nation's best defense and already plays 34OLB. Watched one game of him this year and wouldn't say he was slow or lazy but didn't overwhelm. He did good considering he was getting double teamed all day so it's hard to say. Would need to see a lot more film to know for sure. Wonder if there is way to get game film on these guys like the scouts do? That would be friggin awesome for us draft junkies!!! Mercilus is a beast and I wouldn't be mad if we took him, if Barkley, Blackmon, and RG3 are off the board. I like him better than Upshaw personally. The guy is basically unblockable at times. He honestly reminds me a lot of Lamar Woodley. Strong as a bull, but still very quick and athletic. Relentless when getting after the QB. If we could grab Mercilus in the 1st and Vinny Curry in the 2nd I would be doing backflips in my living room. Vinny Curry ... Eh' watched him last night and not impressed. Honestly think he will be overwhelmed in the NFL, he didn't do much last night, didn't have any moves or speed so unless he learns some technique I don't see much value there. Those drafttek rankings are kind of a joke. They have RGIII ranked at #24 and Reilly Reiff at #7? I wonder what data they use to create those rankings? I have wondered the same thing. I don't know but maybe they go but how they think they should be ranked on their abilities instead of where teams will take them. Until the Heisman RG3 was mid rounder all season and now well he must be a top 5 pick and the next Cam Newton. Not saying he is bad just saying he jumped up in a hurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Here's several dozen plays in context (NOT highlights) of Whitney Mercilus against Arizona State. http://draftbreakdown.com/whitney-mercilus-vs-asu-2011 Bookmark this site. It's excellent for videos. Thanks for the site ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 Thanks for the site ! Oh yah, you betcha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombstone56 Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 as ive stated before ,it'll be either upshaw or coples!! imo, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SactoBillFan Posted December 22, 2011 Share Posted December 22, 2011 If the Bills take him in round 1, most of this board will be pissed and find something to btch about.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsCelticsAngelsBama Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 If the Bills take him in round 1, most of this board will be pissed and find something to btch about.. Absolutely right ! And as Bills fans we really have no reason to B word about anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 If the Bills take him in round 1, most of this board will be pissed and find something to btch about.. If this is what we end up with as a top 10 pick, then yes, I'll be pissed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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