Kirby Jackson Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Some of you think because the Bills missed on Hardy that they shouldn't draft another big receiver. Watkins may be better than Evans, but he wouldn't be better for the Bills given their less than accurate QB. It's not like they have Luck. If they did, then I could see picking Watkins. But they don't. I don't even think they should pick any WR 1st, I'd rather get a LB. But if they do, it should be a big WR or top TE, something they don't currently have. So they should take a worse WR because they have a bad QB? How about taking the best talent at positions of need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Some of you think because the Bills missed on Hardy that they shouldn't draft another big receiver. Watkins may be better than Evans, but he wouldn't be better for the Bills given their less than accurate QB. It's not like they have Luck. If they did, then I could see picking Watkins. But they don't. I don't even think they should pick any WR 1st, I'd rather get a LB. But if they do, it should be a big WR or top TE, something they don't currently have. I agree with that thought process. I just wanted to put out that Manuel was more accurate than Luck was as a rookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 I agree with that thought process. I just wanted to put out that Manuel was more accurate than Luck was as a rookie. That's great - if EJ can throw for 8000 yards and lead his team to the playoffs in Year Two, I'm sure we'll all be psyched. Or is that where the comparisons stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 That's great - if EJ can throw for 8000 yards and lead his team to the playoffs in Year Two, I'm sure we'll all be psyched. Or is that where the comparisons stop? Pretty much. Given that EJ has only played 10 NFL games, however, how can you be so vehemently sure that he won't lead the Bills to the playoffs in year 2? You have a crystal ball? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 That's great - if EJ can throw for 8000 yards and lead his team to the playoffs in Year Two, I'm sure we'll all be psyched. Or is that where the comparisons stop? If only the Bills could play in the worst division in football like the Colts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 @NFLDraftBible 2014 NFL Draft: Clemson WR Sammy Watkins will announce his intentions to turn pro http://periscopepost.com/sports-24/2014-nfl-draft-clemson-wr-sammy-watkins-will-announce-his-intentions-to-turn-pro-638.html … Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheddar's Dad Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Some of you think because the Bills missed on Hardy that they shouldn't draft another big receiver. Watkins may be better than Evans, but he wouldn't be better for the Bills given their less than accurate QB. It's not like they have Luck. If they did, then I could see picking Watkins. But they don't. I don't even think they should pick any WR 1st, I'd rather get a LB. But if they do, it should be a big WR or top TE, something they don't currently have. So, lets get EJ a big target because he can't hit small targets? An interesting theory. But what if EJ's accuracy improves as does most every QB in his 2nd and 3rd year, and Watkins turns out to be so much better than that tall smuck that Johnny Football made famous. Could happen. 2nd and 3rd year improvements by players is something a lot of fans fail to anticipate and having Watkins, Marquise Goodwin, and T.J. Graham lose in an opponant's secondary is a delightful thought. Speed does kill. We can always draft a basket ball center in the 7th. Still, I want those O-line holes filled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agardin Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 @NFLDraftBible 2014 NFL Draft: Clemson WR Sammy Watkins will announce his intentions to turn pro http://periscopepost.com/sports-24/2014-nfl-draft-clemson-wr-sammy-watkins-will-announce-his-intentions-to-turn-pro-638.html … As per bleacher report, Hundley to return to UCLA. One less possible QB that could have been drafted ahead of the 9 slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 So, lets get EJ a big target because he can't hit small targets? An interesting theory. But what if EJ's accuracy improves as does most every QB in his 2nd and 3rd year, and Watkins turns out to be so much better than that tall smuck that Johnny Football made famous. Could happen. 2nd and 3rd year improvements by players is something a lot of fans fail to anticipate and having Watkins, Marquise Goodwin, and T.J. Graham lose in an opponant's secondary is a delightful thought. Speed does kill. We can always draft a basket ball center in the 7th. Still, I want those O-line holes filled. The accuracy improvement is also an interesting theory. One of the knocks on Ryan Tannehill as a rookie was his accuracy, and his numbers did go up slightly in his second year, but those improved numbers were behind, for example, Ryan Fitzpatrick this year. My search found an article that may be interesting or not. http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/64557588/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 That's a very interesting article. Thanks for posting. In fairness to Talleywhacker, his offensive line was horrible and his receivers were average at best. The amazing thing about Andrew Luck is that he has transcended the marginal talent around him. Kapernick and Russell Wilson are very lucky to have landed on talent-stacked teams. Luck had no such luck. It was amazing to see him initially hurt by the loss of Reggie Wayne and then work through that to develop a rapport with Brazill and Rogers. Luck appears to be one of those very rare QBs who truly makes those around him better. Back on topic, Watkins is one of several players I'd love at #9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missthe kgun Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 No. No, No!!!! Wait for your guy, or trade back and get extra picks...We are not 1 player or position away from a SuperBowl... Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuntheDamnBall Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 The amazing thing about Andrew Luck is that he has transcended the marginal talent around him. Kapernick and Russell Wilson are very lucky to have landed on talent-stacked teams. This is the cold, hard truth, and I like all three of these QBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 The accuracy improvement is also an interesting theory. One of the knocks on Ryan Tannehill as a rookie was his accuracy, and his numbers did go up slightly in his second year, but those improved numbers were behind, for example, Ryan Fitzpatrick this year. My search found an article that may be interesting or not. http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/64557588/ That is a really good article. I'm going to read that guy more often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 (edited) The accuracy improvement is also an interesting theory. One of the knocks on Ryan Tannehill as a rookie was his accuracy, and his numbers did go up slightly in his second year, but those improved numbers were behind, for example, Ryan Fitzpatrick this year. My search found an article that may be interesting or not. http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/64557588/ Pretty great article. Especially "Mike Glennon stares down Vincent Jackson like he's Sofia Vergara in a cocktail dress" Seems to think EJ can be "it" if he gets that accuracy up a little. Edited January 6, 2014 by Ryan L Billz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 The accuracy improvement is also an interesting theory. One of the knocks on Ryan Tannehill as a rookie was his accuracy, and his numbers did go up slightly in his second year, but those improved numbers were behind, for example, Ryan Fitzpatrick this year. My search found an article that may be interesting or not. http://www.sportsone...ticle/64557588/ Great article - deserves its own thread or to be attached to an EJ thread since it is buried in a Watkins thread. I am going to paste in one of 457 existing EJ threads, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemp2Warlick Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Chris Brown @ChrisBrownBills17m Are big WR prospects already in the fold? http://wp.me/plmrg-9v6 ....Marrone thinks we have our big wr's .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewildrabbit Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 So many options available because so many teams are desperate for a QB, so it really depends who is still on the board @ #9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Chris Brown @ChrisBrownBills17m Are big WR prospects already in the fold? http://wp.me/plmrg-9v6 ....Marrone thinks we have our big wr's .. Heeeeeeelarious. Kevin Elliot will save the day ! Holy smokes Marrone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Great article - deserves its own thread or to be attached to an EJ thread since it is buried in a Watkins thread. I am going to paste in one of 457 existing EJ threads, lol. No start another one. We need another EJ thread. Nobody has voiced a recent opinion about him yet. Maybe fans changed their minds since yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Extremely impressed by Watkins last night. If Austin from WVU went #8 last year, we'd be lucky to get Watkins at #9, who seems like a much bigger and polished version of Austin. I'd be all for Watkins at #9, best TE available in 2nd, then move back up into the 2nd to get best available QB like Boyd. Simulated this for you. It works except for the moving back up part. 1 9 Buffalo Sammy Watkins WRF Clemson 2 41 Buffalo Eric Ebron TE North Carolina 3 73 Buffalo Anthony Steen OG A.J. McCarron QB or Seantrel Henderson ROT Miami 4 105 Buffalo Lache Seastrunk RBF Baylor or Jimmy Garoppolo QB Eastern Illinois 5 137 Buffalo Zach Mettenberger QB LSU or Karlos Williams RBF Florida State Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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