more draft visits

[sharebear]

It looks like theres 26 of 30 confirmed visits for the bills this year, some of them look interesting... several CB's including gilmore, also randle WR LSU sparked my interest www.buffalobillsdraft.com there ya go

Edited April 15, 2012 by sharebear

[San Jose Bills Fan]

LOL… you're the "sharebear!"

 

Even if you weren't the sharebear you're still supposed to link the article!

 

Gimme 20.

[uncle flap]

Here's the article: http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/2012/04/do-we-now-know-26-of-the-bills-30-pre-draft-visits/

 

and here's the list including uncomfirmed visits: http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/bills-prospect-interviews/

 

The uncomfirmed guys are players that Chris Brown has recently followed on twitter, leading the author to believe they have visited or will be visiting.

(WR Reuben Randle-LSU*

CB Stephon Gilmore-South Carolina*

WR Stephen Hill-Georgia Tech*

DE Vinny Curry-Marshall*

CB Morris Claiborne-LSU*

DT Fetcher Cox-Mississipi State*)

[San Jose Bills Fan]

Thanks, uncle flap!!!

 

Good stuff!!!

[Buffalo Barbarian]

Talking to my late round boys Cordarro Law and Tank Carder and hopeful draft steal Bruce "Von" Irvin.

[NewEra]

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Talking to my late round boys Cordarro Law and Tank Carder and hopeful draft steal Bruce "Von" Irvin.

 

Bruce "Von" Irvin huh? Unlikely.

[Pitta]

I can't believe we haven't brought in Floyd or Kuechly

[Buffalo Barbarian]

Bruce "Von" Irvin huh? Unlikely.

That have pretty similar stats and he's faster.

 

"Bruce as a noted pass rush specialist, it's hard not to take notice. Now, Irvin supposedly has some character concerns. He was a high school drop out, and had a recent arrest for destruction of property and disorderly conduct. When you dig a little deeper, you find the kid has had a tough life, and has mostly risen above the challenges. It's something for teams to weigh, because the scouting report on him as an edge rusher is intriguing. He ran the fastest 3-cone drill at the combine (6.70) and also ran a 4.5 in the 40-yard dash. While he had a dip in production this past season with 8.5 sacks, he got people's attention in 2010 with 14 sacks. - Karen Guregian, The Boston Herald"

 

 

"Miller had 17.5 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks and three forced fumbles in 2010 while playing through an ankle injury early in the season. His true explosion was on display in a junior season in which he racked up a nation-high 17 sacks to go with four forced fumbles and 21.5 tackles for loss. Miller still has to prove he can shed blocks and hold his own in run defense, but his athleticism is undeniable, including a 4.49-second 40-yard dash at his pro day last week. - Jeff Reynolds, The Sports Xchange"

[sharebear]

I was angry when we didn't get von miller hes a beast, and how is irving faster if miller ran a 4.49? thats pretty damn fast for a LB

[atlbillsfan1975]

I can't believe we haven't brought in Floyd or Kuechly

Its because they dont want to draft them.

People here like them, but we also have real Jobs. this is a hobby. Buddy, Whaley, and Chan do not think Floyd or Kuechly are the right fit, is what i take from it. Also given the fact that Buddy was not at ND pro day, is another huge indicator.

 

You put those two facts together with Buddy's history of doing what he says and not posturing, i think you get your answer...Floyd is definatly not the pick.

[Maddog69]

Kind of tips off their views of what the teams top needs are. (which matches with what we all thought).

WR, DE, LB, CB and OT

 

Take 2 of each plus a QB and call it a day.

[Buffalo Barbarian]

I was angry when we didn't get von miller hes a beast, and how is irving faster if miller ran a 4.49? thats pretty damn fast for a LB

 

thought it was 4.45 but there still pretty similar.

[BuffaloRebound]

Thanks for the list. Fletcher Cox is most surprising on that list. Guy is a monster and would love to have him, but certainly not a position of need. He might fit the title of Best Player Available at #10. Interesting how many 1st round types the Bills have brought in. Guys not projected to be available at #10 and guys projected to go in the teens and twenties. Bills draft board is either way different than most of the internet experts or Nix is considering moving around.

[CBD]

Thanks for the list. Fletcher Cox is most surprising on that list. Guy is a monster and would love to have him, but certainly not a position of need. He might fit the title of Best Player Available at #10. Interesting how many 1st round types the Bills have brought in. Guys not projected to be available at #10 and guys projected to go in the teens and twenties. Bills draft board is either way different than most of the internet experts or Nix is considering moving around.

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2011/4/9/2100411/buffalo-bills-nfl-draft-visit-update

 

Here is the list of players that visited last year, it's all over the board, you really can't read anything into the guys they have visit. Colin Baxter went undrafted.

Edited April 17, 2012 by Carey Bender

[billnutinphoenix]

Thanks for the list. Fletcher Cox is most surprising on that list. Guy is a monster and would love to have him, but certainly not a position of need. He might fit the title of Best Player Available at #10. Interesting how many 1st round types the Bills have brought in. Guys not projected to be available at #10 and guys projected to go in the teens and twenties. Bills draft board is either way different than most of the internet experts or Nix is considering moving around.

 

 

Fletcher Cox will be a beast....No one could do anything against our D-Line...Actually, that'd be an interesting move...Also, Kyle Williams' Achilles may still not be fully healed...

[Kelly the Dog]

While I don't really put all that much stock in this kind of thing, about 6 of the 30 visits are only because Chris Brown of the Bills was "following" those six players on twitter. And much has been made about Michael Floyd not coming in for an official visit. Well, Brown just added Floyd as one of the players he is following on twitter.

 

https://twitter.com/#!/ChrisBrownBills/following

[uncle flap]

While I don't really put all that much stock in this kind of thing, about 6 of the 30 visits are only because Chris Brown of the Bills was "following" those six players on twitter. And much has been made about Michael Floyd not coming in for an official visit. Well, Brown just added Floyd as one of the players he is following on twitter.

 

https://twitter.com/#!/ChrisBrownBills/following

 

FWIW, the Bills announced they did in fact bring in Cox and Gilmore. So, it seems the MO of Chris Brown following someone on twitter holds some weight.

 

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Highly-touted-DT-Cox-in-for-pre-draft-visit/cffce04f-b5e8-488b-b537-25d9a94e55d9

[atlbillsfan1975]

Thanks for the list. Fletcher Cox is most surprising on that list. Guy is a monster and would love to have him, but certainly not a position of need. He might fit the title of Best Player Available at #10. Interesting how many 1st round types the Bills have brought in. Guys not projected to be available at #10 and guys projected to go in the teens and twenties. Bills draft board is either way different than most of the internet experts or Nix is considering moving around.

Or he realizes tat 'experts' love saying ' i did not have him going this high, that is a reach'....'there is some great value on my board, (player x) is just sitting there and someone needs to grab him'?

[RyanC883]

I can't believe we haven't brought in Floyd or Kuechly

 

 

Perhaps a rouse by Nix. They already know they like them? I wouldn't put it past Nix.

[OldTimer1960]

That have pretty similar stats and he's faster.

 

"Bruce as a noted pass rush specialist, it's hard not to take notice. Now, Irvin supposedly has some character concerns. He was a high school drop out, and had a recent arrest for destruction of property and disorderly conduct. When you dig a little deeper, you find the kid has had a tough life, and has mostly risen above the challenges. It's something for teams to weigh, because the scouting report on him as an edge rusher is intriguing. He ran the fastest 3-cone drill at the combine (6.70) and also ran a 4.5 in the 40-yard dash. While he had a dip in production this past season with 8.5 sacks, he got people's attention in 2010 with 14 sacks. - Karen Guregian, The Boston Herald"

 

 

"Miller had 17.5 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks and three forced fumbles in 2010 while playing through an ankle injury early in the season. His true explosion was on display in a junior season in which he racked up a nation-high 17 sacks to go with four forced fumbles and 21.5 tackles for loss. Miller still has to prove he can shed blocks and hold his own in run defense, but his athleticism is undeniable, including a 4.49-second 40-yard dash at his pro day last week. - Jeff Reynolds, The Sports Xchange"

 

He also never started consistently, even in college. I am not saying he couldn't be a useful NFL player, but it is a BIG concern to me that he wasn't able to crack their starting lineup.