stony Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 If I remember correctly, Shep graded out pretty well in last years Profootball Focus review. I am willing to give him a shot cause I think he's a leader, but it was pretty plain to see that he stunk it up last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I posted a couple of times in the offseason that I thought he was lousy last year. That's why I was really praying for Kuechly in the draft. One pick ahead of us Mckillop or Carder should start the opener. Sheppard can't get off blocks at all. Like I was preaching for months Slow ,can`t shed blocks ,doesn`t come up in the hole. Oh yeah weak upperbody,really funny now.Where are the ones hiding now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Sheppard sucked. Morrison is playing at least as well as Moats. If they want a veteran guy at MLB maybe they should go to Kirk which would enable Moats to take over at the strong side. Maybe McKillup can develop into the answer but I'm not liking what I see from Sheppard. I gave him a free pass last year but not anymore. This is supposedly the same D he played in at LSU, he's had a full offseason, and he's out of excuses. One of the ones that ripped me months ago on Sheppard. Yeah what did I know ?? Yeah I was ripped a new one a couple months ago on Shep. Ha, what did I know In other words I defended Sheppard before a down of football was played this year based on the testimony of coaches and players and because I didn't agree with your take, you're butt hurt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 In other words I defended Sheppard before a down of football was played this year based on the testimony of coaches and players and because I didn't agree with your take, you're butt hurt? Nope, Butt I told you. Watch and you will learn. Watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Nope, Butt I told you. Watch and you will learn. Watch. Oh great learned one of the endless school of I Told You So, if Sheppard somehow improves and starts making plays consistently, are you gonna come back and say you were wrong? Somehow I doubt it. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsLux Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 This is about a coach and a general manager falling in love with their draft choice; and being blinded by first impressions. They can’t see that this guy has done nothing on the field to warrant any first string consideration. Click the link below to see the origin of this: http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2011/2/12/1983979/chan-gailey-high-on-kelvin-sheppards-instincts Oh great learned one of the endless school of I Told You So, if Sheppard somehow improves and starts making plays consistently, are you gonna come back and say you were wrong? Somehow I doubt it. GO BILLS!!! Actually, I will. My love for the Bills and the watching of a playoff game far outweighs my pride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 This is about a coach and a general manager falling in love with their draft choice; and being blinded by first impressions. They can’t see that this guy has done nothing on the field to warrant any first string consideration. Click the link below to see the origin of this: http://www.buffaloru...pards-instincts Actually, I will. My love for the Bills and the watching of a playoff game far outweighs my pride. That's the spirit. I think any sane fan would be happy to be wrong about a player they didn't think had a chance. But I get the impression that for some, the investment in a negative outcome is so heavy that they can't have any other outcome. As for Gailey and Nix, they aren't the first to fall in love with their draft picks. Especially one that they personally coached and watched play a very good game at the Senior Bowl. Gailey and Wanny have had a whole year plus to evaluate him so I don't think it's just a case of blind trust. But I think Wanny served him notice last night by having him play with the scrubs in order to get his game straight. Shap needs a good week of preparation and a strong showing next Saturday I think. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shouldaplayedflutie99 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Okay, like most of you, I am very disappointed with shep overall. Here's my question, do you really think wanny or chan would ever bench him in favor of Morrison (which I think they should), or will they just let it pan out week after week because he was such a high draft pick....I'm worried they will let this crap continue all season...my reasoning is because he looks the EXACT same as he did last year, but they are hell bent on him being our MLB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjatcreek07 Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Sometimes I seriously wonder why I come to this site all the time, it's gettin to the point right now where I'm putting someone on the ignore list everyday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDVA Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I am of the opinion that to this point McKillop has Shep beaten out as Starter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I miss london fletcher i know that! +1 It really was that bad. He didn't even factor in the boxscore. Not even an assisted tackle. It is as if they are playing short handed when he is on the field. !?!? The MLB on a 4-3 team did not even have an assist on a tackle? Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 This board is so depressing right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Okay, like most of you, I am very disappointed with shep overall. Here's my question, do you really think wanny or chan would ever bench him in favor of Morrison (which I think they should), or will they just let it pan out week after week because he was such a high draft pick....I'm worried they will let this crap continue all season...my reasoning is because he looks the EXACT same as he did last year, but they are hell bent on him being our MLB Let me get this straight, Morrison couldn't see the field last year and is sliding down the depth chart behind Moats, and all of a sudden he's The Man? Be real Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefenseWinzChampionshipz Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 (edited) I think Chan needs to make an executive decision and give McKillop a shot at the middle with the ones in the 3rd preseason game... Seems to me like Shep is being handed the spot instead of earning it... Edited August 19, 2012 by DefenseWinzChampionshipz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Here's my question, do you really think wanny or chan would ever bench him in favor of Morrison (which I think they should), or will they just let it pan out week after week because he was such a high draft pick.... This regime has admitted to their mistakes fairly quickly in the case of Trent Edwards and Cornell Green. However of the players they drafted, they've given every benefit of the doubt to Troup and Carrington. It will be very interesting to see their treatment of Sheppard in a worst-case scenario. Let me get this straight, Morrison couldn't see the field last year and is sliding down the depth chart behind Moats, and all of a sudden he's The Man? Be real It's my unprofessional opinion that Morrison has played well this preseason… and I believe his best years came as a 4-3 MLB. JMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Agree, We need Tankster to take over. Shep is too slow and can not get off of blocks. Seems bad to me. yes, because Sheppard hasn't been all that good, let's put in a rookie who hasn't shown all that much into a starting position because his name is Tank. Fans really should run the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 yes, because Sheppard hasn't been all that good, let's put in a rookie who hasn't shown all that much into a starting position because his name is Tank. Fans really should run the team. C'mon man, his name is Tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 (edited) I'm interested in others opinions. All offseason, I've heard praise about Sheppard from the coaches and fellow teammates, but I haven't seen a thing. Not only this year, but also the last half of last year. I can't think of an impact play. I understand he has limited experience, which might explain mis-reads, penalities, and things like that, but it seems to me that he doesn't have the athleticism to play out there. He seems slow, without the ability to peel off a blocker. Any play that penetrates past the front line (draw, short pass) goes for 15 yards into the secondary. I wasn't a believer in Poz because all his tackles were 5 yards down field, but at least he was there. It's a shame because our line is really good. I wonder how many people on this forum actually rewatched the tape... I'm not defending Shep, but the original statement from the OP was Shep getting burnt on a draw play. Funny just had a look at the game and Shep wasnt even on the field on that play. The Bills were in nickel defense and it was in fact Bryan Scott who got blocked by a Viking guard and allowed the play to go long. I'm not saying that excuses some of Sheps other bad plays but it makes me wonder if people are actually watching Shep or just assuming hes in the middle all the plays. Edited August 19, 2012 by Wayne Cubed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I wonder how many people on this forum. Actually rematched the tape... I'm not defending Shep, but the original statement from the OP was Shep getting burnt on a draw play. Funny just had a look at the game and Shep wasnt even on the field on that play. The Bills were in nickel defense an it was in fact Bryan Scott who got blocked by a Viking guard and allowed the play to go long. I'm not saying that excuses some of Sheps other bad plays but it makes me wonder if people are actually watching Shep or just assuming his in the middle all the plays. for the most part, once a player is on the sh*tlist, it doesn't matter who actually makes a bad play. If Fred Jackson drops a surefire touchdown it will be Sheppard's fault (or Kelsay). Not to diminish his effort at being umimpressive this preseason though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Sometimes I seriously wonder why I come to this site all the time Because of your screen name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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