Pitta Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 http://espn.go.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/8197/bills-backup-plan-for-byrd-underwhelming As with when Levitre left, the lack of succession plan in place for when we let good players leave is frustrating. Williams, Meeks, and Searcy were mid-round picks for a reason, and none of them have shown that they are worthy of a starting position. I hope the Bills do bring in a veteran at S at some point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 This article would be more compelling if it were written after final cuts. There's a lot that can happen between now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luka Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I find Byrd to be underwhelming. Williams was just fine with Searcy and Byrd isn't great in run support, which Williams and Searcy are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Williams was drafted #34 and Byrd was drafted in 40's... Sooooooooooooo there goes that argument. And williams showed plenty last season. I mean i did not support letting byrd go, but at least be accurate in the assessment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I think Duke Williams will be the other starting safety. CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyto83TD Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 At what point will Bills fans quit worrying or caring about what ESPN has to say? Who gives a **** about their popularity contest? ESPN has never determined a winner of a Superbowl and never will so ignore their drivel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) Williams was drafted #34 and Byrd was drafted in 40's... Sooooooooooooo there goes that argument. And williams showed plenty last season. I mean i did not support letting byrd go, but at least be accurate in the assessment. DUKE williams, not aaron. Edited March 19, 2014 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 DUKE williams, not aaron. Ah, gotcha. I digress then. My bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Jairus who....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pills -N- Bills Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) Anyone see the shot some texans fan took at the bills in john Clayton's mailbag?? Said something about the texans Turing into the bills. Was a definite low blow and idk why they would even Post an answer to a question stated the way that one was Edited March 19, 2014 by Pills -N- Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Duke Williams is a higher talent who slipped a round or so due to character concerns. I liked him a lot at Nevada and think he can ball out if given the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 You know, a strong front seven can make a secondary look all that much better. I think the Bills are going to have a strong front seven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 They put this article out before free agency has totally wound down, and almost two months before the draft. Ok. Had this situation been reversed, and the Saints lost Byrd to the Bills, I dare say we would be hearing about how Buffalo is overpaying for a position that you can plug a cheap free agent into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronc24 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Per ESPN: Tim Tebow is the greatest QB of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThurmasThoman Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Anyone see the shot some texans fan took at the bills in john Clayton's mailbag?? Said something about the texans Turing into the bills. Was a definite low blow and idk why they would even Post an answer to a question stated the way that one was I'm the most optimistic homer out there, but if you can't see why the average NFL fan would compare their teams struggles to our legendary run of futility, IDK what to tell you. There was a question on ESPN the other night about whether or not the Detroit Tigers were turning into MLB's Buffalo Bills. Take your pick--for american males aged 34-62, we're the team that lost 4 straight Super Bowls and over stayed their welcome on the national stage--America's begrudged "lovable losers". For american males aged 18-34, we're the team that hasn't made the playoffs in 14 years, and hasn't won a playoff game since the 90s. Either way, we're losers. But, play enough seasons, and eventually, we'll be winners. And then ESPN will write articles about our cheating scandals, or how difficult it is to repeat as champions, or do we qualify as a dynasty, or is our QB the best ever. That's what sports is all about. Don't take offense to articles like that, or comments like that, enjoy it as part of the grand, epic tale. Star Wars isn't Star Wars without Darth Vadar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I thought Da'Norris had a few INT's last year...one was returned for a TD if I recall correctly. He has a nose for the ball anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I thought Da'Norris had a few INT's last year...one was returned for a TD if I recall correctly. He has a nose for the ball anyway. The Bills first touchdown of the season.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 The Bills first touchdown of the season.... Thanks Buftex...last season is a jumble of great plays and giving up 3rd and 18's in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I'm ok with seeing what Williams, Meeks and Searcy have to offer, personally. We didn't get to see much of Williams or Meeks last year simply due to the depth chart (Byrd, A. Williams, Leonhard, and Searcy being ahead of them), so if given the chance, they might work out just fine. Not much different than us drafting rookies and seeing what they look like. Really, we'll know once the draft comes around, what our coaching staff thinks of our safeties. If we take one within the first 3 rounds (maybe 4), then they think its a weak spot. If they don't, then they clearly see potential there, or at least as much as any rookie would provide. Other than that, not sure who in FA we were supposed to get... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Espn must not have read the Marcus Easley thread. We have it squared away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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