San Jose Bills Fan Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 We have another possible candidate for the job of Developmental QB for the Bills. Mark Gaughan blogs about BJ Coleman: http://blogs.buffalonews.com/billboard/2012/04/road-to-the-draft-bj-coleman.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I like Wilson a lot and hope the Bills get him. IMO he's worth a 3rd round choice. He's very accurate and can run. His size is the only issue. His size is not the only issue, it's THE issue. I do like the kid but . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I would rather take a shot on Kellen Moore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Admittedly, I feel that TOO MUCH is made of this particular test score. That said, I wouldn't feel great about drafting a kid that scored, say, a 4, or some other miserable single digit out of 50 potential points. IMO, it's not a red flag, but rather an emergency flare fired from a vessel in SERIOUS distress. I won't expand on that because it's being discussed on another thread. Still, Per the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Russ Wilson rocked a 28 on his Wonderlic test. Granted, It's not a 48 like old whats-his-face, but it IS the identical score achieved by one Drew Brees, and one (dare I say it!) Peyton Manning. FYI, Per yahoo sports, the NFL average is 21. Check out some of your favorites on this Wonderlic score slideshow and sound off! Mods, I think merging this independent thread into a Russell Wilson megathread was premature. The thread had some pretty distinct information, and also provided a link the whole board could have benefited from. I believe it should be re-instated as a normal thread, and allowed to die it's own natural TBD death. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 It's a waste because you don't use a top draft pick on a "quality backup." The Bills have needs at OL, WR, DB, and LB that would be better served with those top selections. If Wilson can be snagged in the 5th or later, then I'm all for it. I'd take him in the 4th if it meant a quality backup. Frank Reich was drafted in the 3rd round in 85, I believe. That was worth it to me. He did well as Kelly's backup. Anyone remember the Houston comeback? IF i were the bills and drafted wilson i would team up with nike, under armer etc... to develop a cleat that adds about 2 inches to his height making him more of the 6-2 range on the football field. Innovtion moving forward http://elevator-insoles.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Yeah height is always a worry, i watched a lot of big ten football and the guy is athletic enough. Fitz will be gone in 3 years and wilson can develope over time...plus height shouldnt be to bad if doug flutie can do it. the thing all of the Flutie lovers forget is that he couldn't get it done consistently. That was the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thirty Year Fan Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Does Drew Brees' height worry you? +1:thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808 Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 no levi brown love in here? hahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 If you're not picking a QB in the 1st round don't bother taking one later. The percentages are very low a QB picked in the later rounds ever develops into a franchise player. If you're just looking for a career back-up than maybe, but you can find back-ups elsewhere. There's a much higher value taking just about any other position. The Bills have too many holes to fill to be lighting late round picks on fire. Then you are comfortable with Thigpen as your backup? I'm not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 I just think it is a no brainer to get this guy where he is projected, especially considering we have two 4th round picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You herd it hear last Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Ralph said he wants 'runners'. -This kid runs like a thoroughbred on PCP. I thought Wilson looked damn good running a pro-style offense at NC state, but I had no clue of the athlete he was until he went to Wisconsin. This kid learned a completely different system in THREE WEEKS. He went from throwing accurately over big linemnen in the ACC, to throwing even more accurately over even bigger linemen in the Big-ten. How do you knock _a guy that goes from from ACC wannabe to Big-ten Champion in under A YEAR? You don't. You DRAFT him. P c p is a horse tranquilizer... just in case you want to use that simile again in the future... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bflojohn Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Sorry, I just have to know.... is the Detroit QB from the 90's Erik Kramer?? He was right around 6' and played well enough to get the Lions to the playoffs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 P c p is a horse tranquilizer... just in case you want to use that simile again in the future... Yah, that's what the horse WANTS you to think. I'm kidding. -I've actually known that fact about PCP since junior high. I use the term "on PCP" in everyday speech for effect. -Kind of the same way people use the term "sweating like a pig" when we know that pigs sweat a miniscule amount. This is a pretty intelligent board, so I should have anticipated a correction. Anyway, thanks for paying attention. -GO BILLS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Here is one helluva Russell Wilson analysis. I really, really hope we draft this guy: http://www.footballoutsiders.com/nfl-draft/2012/futures-studying-asterisk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I have been a Wilson advocate for awhile now. The guy is the best play-action QB in draft behind Luck, and has the best accuracy and arm strength on the run. He is listed as the fourth QB behind Foles on my board. I wouldn't mind taking him with a fourth rounder, but some have him going tale end of round 3. You are right about Wilson IMO. Play action is not only very good, but important in his case because he then leverages off of that to roll left or right with the ability to throw with strength and accuracy to either side. Also his mobility lets him find the lanes so his height (or lack thereof) is much less important, you know, exactly the way Drew does it. he could wind up being very difficult to defend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaccof Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Dude, did you go to Collegiate? My kids are there now. I remember the first game i saw Wilson play, homecoming his sophomore year..coach starts the Sr. as he should, and prompltly goes down 14-0. Puts Russell in start of 2nd, haltime score 28-14 Collegiate. I don't know high school football, but it was obvious even to me dude was a superior athlete. My daughter tells me his sister is also the starting point guard on the varsity Basketball team at Collegiate..in 8th grade I am hoping he gets drafted by the Bills, then we will have Rodgers and Wilson with Richmond connections...and i am sure if I beg enough can get some free swag Didn't go to Collegiate, went to HS in WNY - been in Richmond 21 years now. Just saw Wilson play alot when he was there. And having gone to NCSU I watched him play a fair amount of those games. He's a very gifted player and a pretty solid kid off the field too from what I hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I really like the player. Height worries me though. How about if he puts some lifts in his shoes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Smith's Arm Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 How about if he puts some lifts in his shoes? I posted "Maybe he can wear platform cleats", got to the last post and saw that you beat me to it. haha! Is it against league rules to wear something like those? How about to block field goals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I would jump on this kid in the 4th round. I'm very impressed with hs field awareness, accuracy and athleticism. Size a concern? Not really. It might actually work to his advantage. He's harder to find. There's something about this kid.....something special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I would jump on this kid in the 4th round. I'm very impressed with hs field awareness, accuracy and athleticism. Size a concern? Not really. It might actually work to his advantage. He's harder to find. There's something about this kid.....something special. Does he have Chroise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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