mrags Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 (edited) Traded to Indianapolis for Jerry Hughes. Just got the Bills text. Mods, feel free to merge with the 14 other Shep to Indy posts that just pooped up. Edited April 29, 2013 by mrags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Traded to Indianapolis for Jerry Hughes. Just for the Bills text. Wow!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Dansby coming soon??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Wow. Hope this means Dansby, too. Would be very happy with that. Sheppard never lived up to what I expected at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 holy **** balls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hughes is a former #1 pick for the Colts who's an OLB/DE type. Maybe the Dansby deal is on the horizon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 http://www.nfl.com/player/jerryhughes/496796/profile Listed as a DE, started 6 games, 41 tackes, 4 sacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipers Hair Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Wow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 (edited) This is incredible. Are these really our Buffalo Bills? These guys aren’t messing around. Whether or not this pays off in the long run is obviously yet to be seen, but at least they are being proactive. Is this really the same team that started Keith Ellison a few years back?!?! Edited April 29, 2013 by Juice_32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Didn't the Bills allegedly love Jerry Hughes when he came out in the draft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
910BillsFan Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 This dude could really rush the qb in college.. this coupled with a dansby signing would be great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Didn't the Bills allegedly love Jerry Hughes when he came out in the draft? Wasnt that like 3 HC, a GM, and 4 defensive schemes ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Why? I mean what's the story on Hughes? Just stats alone says he's better than Kelvin. Are there pics involved?? Wheres 26 cornerblitz? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Shep was a big Wanny favorite -- so this is not a big surprise, given the lack of production at the position. I certainly like the way these Bills are being proactive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Whoa.... CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 This has to be a precursor to Dansby right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don't stop billievein Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 6'2 254 lbs. 24 yrs old. SOunds good go me. Does anyone know what kind of player this kid is?? I do know that Sheppard was not fitting well with the team his first 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Why? I mean what's the story on Hughes? Just stats alone says he's better than Kelvin. Are there pics involved?? Wheres 26 cornerblitz? I was busy watching the Sabres End of Year Presser Fireworks. Player for Player it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don't stop billievein Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I was busy watching the Sabres End of Year Presser Fireworks. Player for Player it looks like. Sabres presser is out of control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never NEVER Give-up Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 WOW! Just WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Also, until we hear differently from the Bills, I'll assume that Shep and Hughes don't play the same position in Pettine's D. Which means Hughes is a depth guy (b/c we know they signed Lawson to start at Sam and think big things of Bradham at Will, and Mario is presumably the Jack/rush backer), and one presumed starting spot is now vacant. I didn't really get the sense from the post-draft pressers that they see Alonso as a plug & play full-time starter at Mike, but maybe they do? Or maybe, as many others have mentioned, they had a breakthrough with Dansby? Or maybe... "43 is the MIKE! 43 is the MIKE! Full time!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloaggie Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hughes was viewed as a huge bust in Indy, so maybe a change of scenery will prove to be helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickedface Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 while i am surprised, i don't know much about jerry hughes. can anyone shed some light on this guy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Former 1st rounder for former 3rd rounder??? Winning. I really loved this dude at TCU. I liked the idea of Shep (former SEC MLB) but something seemed to be missing. Like other have said, a Dansby signing would knock this out of the part. Still, love the idea of the Bills not standing still with their roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leelee Phoenix Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Both teams trading their busts. Hughes was a big disappointment for the Colts. But, the Bills have more of a need at 34 OLB, especially if Dansby is signed, so yay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I thought Nix said the Dansby signing was not going to happen. Maybe I am wrong CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 while i am surprised, i don't know much about jerry hughes. can anyone shed some light on this guy? was highly touted as a beast at TCU.....hasn't done much for the Colts, but not sure he has really played that much. Mark Anderson insurance who can also be hybrid..........love the moves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Neither one has played very well when they have seen action. I'm sure that Nix, and Whaley and Pettine liked his production in college and think they can coach him up, as well as seeing that Sheppard was just not very good. The Colts surely think the same thing about Hughes. The real interest to me is the lack of the inside thumper now. If this means Dansby, I'm thrilled with this trade. If it doesn't, I think we have a decent sized hole in the middle and I would expect Hughes to be a bust with a small hope that Pettine can use him right and his clear physical ability will translate here better than it did in Indy. I wouldn't count on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Love this move...Hughes is better suited for what Pettine wants to do. Good depth guy and rotational guy as a DE and OLB on obvious passing downs. Sheppard was too slow and didnt have fast enough instincts to overcome the lack of speed to be an impact player in the new D Pettine wants to run. Its an even trade of guys with potential who just havent been able to put it all together yet on their old teams. However, it definitely helps us I think based on the personall we drafted, currently have, and what kind of D Pettine wants. We are going to be fast and aggressive on both sides of the ball...finally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Wasnt that like 3 HC, a GM, and 4 defensive schemes ago? 2010 - Nix's first draft as GM. Hughes went 20 picks after CJ Spiller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Former 1st rounder for former 3rd rounder??? Winning. I really loved this dude at TCU. I liked the idea of Shep (former SEC MLB) but something seemed to be missing. Like other have said, a Dansby signing would knock this out of the part. Still, love the idea of the Bills not standing still with their roster. Agreed, I loved this kid out of TCU but his production in Indy has not been great. With that being said, Shep never worked out here & I think Hughes has more potential to make an impact on Pettine's defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 WOW, pretty shocked about this on multiple levels 1. A trade 2. A PLAYER FOR PLAYER trade 3. Trading Sheppard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I was busy watching the Sabres End of Year Presser Fireworks. Player for Player it looks like. The Sully & Harrington show with crap-throwing monkeys. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Seems like Buddy listens to his coaches. Got and kept the players Gailey liked and seems to be doing the same for this staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Shep really struggled to grasp a very vanilla defensive playbook last season, odds are he would have been lost in Pettine's D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 2010 - Nix's first draft as GM. Hughes went 20 picks after CJ Spiller. Fair enough. I thought he was a 2009 guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FleaMoulds80 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Both teams trading their busts. Hughes was a big disappointment for the Colts. But, the Bills have more of a need at 34 OLB, especially if Dansby is signed, so yay. Dont think you can ever consider a 3rd round pick to be a "bust." I don't see an immediate contribution from him but definitely someone we can plug in every once in awhile for added depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Shep was definitely JAG in Buffalo. Maybe the change of scenery will do him good. Same thing for Hughes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Doom Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Without Sheppard we're DOOOOOOOOOMED!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 This is incredible. Are these really our Buffalo Bills? These guys aren’t messing around. Whether or not this pays off in the long run is obviously yet to be seen, but at least they are being proactive. Is this really the same team that started Keith Ellison a few years back?!?! Keith Ellison .... wow, haven't heard that name in a while, got shivers when I read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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