QCity Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 There's a reason a lot of us thought y'all were crazy talking RT at 9 or even trading up. Yeah, the 2 million "RT at 9" threads were some of the silliest reads on this forum all year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasMac Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Glad we went OT. Like a few people I preferred Moses but I'm pretty happy so far. Kareem Martin in the third would make my day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 @ChrisBurke_SI Round 2 reactions from @SI_DougFarrar and I are here: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/draft-2014/tracker/#tracker/2 … The Bills just got a lot bigger and more powerful on their offensive line with the addition of Cyrus Kouandjio. The recent history of Alabama tackles is not exactly pretty when it comes to NFL graduation. James Carpenter, selected by the Seahawks in the first round of the 2011 draft, has struggled with injuries and speed issues throughout a checkered career; and D.J. Fluker, taken in the first round of last year's draft by the Chargers, might be a more natural right tackle. Nick Saban likes behemoths protecting the blind sides of his quarterbacks, and given the physical nature of Alabama's game, there's no surprise that injury concerns continue from player to player. Kouandjio, who inherited that position when Fluker moved on, overcame a season-ending knee injury in 2011 to start 24 games at left tackle in the next two seasons. He's a mauler in the run game, needs some work when it comes to agility in pass protection and the knee issues may linger, but this is a reasonable risk pick here. - Doug Farrar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 He was pissed about dropping...He said it...The interviewer asked him if it was a warning to the rest of the league and he said..."Yes it is..." http://youtu.be/lSPNQ82Sq4E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I watched Alabama get run over. I believe this is who the dud played for. I have to believe this is a Pats, or a Jets fan on here to troll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r00tabaga Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I am so excited for 2014! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 @buffalobills How important is right tackle in today's NFL? @ChrisBrownBills breaks it down ON THE CLOCK: Rise of the right tackle http://ow.ly/wGF0f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 5.6/40...hahahahah...i could do that....dude looks incredible...i hope his knees aren't that bad ...and Andre is still bad ass!!! Dre Reed definitely brought the swag to the stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 He was their first pre-draft visitor. I would expect that they got some kind of feel as to whether or not he would like to play for the Bills. I wouldn't worry about whether or not he is happy as a Bill. I'm more worried about his knee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Frankly, I think this is getting to warranting a mod giving a warning (or put him on ice for the weekend).... It's one thing to disagree with a pick but the posts are ridiculous and nonsensical He's just begging for responses. Nonsensical, pathetic posts are the only way that he can get any Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggerdaddynj Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 We were able to trade back, get an extra pick in a deep draft and still got a Tackle with 1st round talent who has been medically cleared by Dr. James Andrews. When Bellicheat did that in round #1 with Dominique Easley, the pundits noted how smart he was. We do an even better (because we got a 1st rounder in the 2nd) and we get no love!!! I call BS!!! Sammy Watkins and Cyrus Kouandjio--sweet!!!! Next pick, LDE ... After that BPA!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 He was tipping picks all night yesterday too... picks today have been very backed up. When the bills pick was announced the steelers who were 4 or 5 picks after us already made their pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Dude. I can crush a 5.6 and bench more then 21 reps. Can I play OT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 @buffalobills Whaley on Kouandjio: "You can't teach aggressiveness and toughness." He brings both. #Bills brought in weapons earlier, now solidifying OL Actually those are the things you can teach. You can't teach size and speed. Act Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I watched Alabama get run over. I believe this is who the dud played for. So...You watched one Alabama game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 We were able to trade back, get an extra pick in a deep draft and still got a Tackle with 1st round talent who has been medically cleared by Dr. James Andrews. When Bellicheat did that in round #1 with Dominique Easley, the pundits noted how smart he was. We do an even better (because we got a 1st rounder in the 2nd) and we get no love!!! I call BS!!! Sammy Watkins and Cyrus Kouandjio--sweet!!!! Next pick, LDE ... After that BPA!!! That tends to happen when one guy has 5 SB rings and the other team has finished 6-10 for the last 15 years. But yeah, nice move and nice pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Cyrus the virus!!! CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefenseWinzChampionshipz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Davante Adams GF is HOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 After the Glenn thing, I wouldn't be surprised if we were the ones starting the rumors about his knee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Recently, I have been called out on this board for knowing nothing about football. No problem . That said, As a life long Crimson Tide Fan, I have watched virtually every game the Kouandjio has ever played, so I offer a few thoughts. NOT gospel truths......THOUGHTS. 1)In 2012, he did play LT for the Tide on the best OL in the history of college football. I think that Coach Saban put him there because he knew that he would be losing Barrett Jones, Chance Warmack and DJ Fluker. He was their 4th best blocker at the time. Sorry, it's true. 2) He is agile. I don't care about his measurable skills. And he is strong. 3) The kid is very smart. And he is NOT a person who I expect to get in trouble. One never knows but I have heard him talk and he seems like a HUGE character guy. He was born in Africa and in interviews he expresses BIG TIME love for America. 4) I think that he is more suited for RT than LT in the NFL. But the really good news is that he is an experienced LT. He played LT at the very best college program in the country. If Glenn gets hurt, this kid offers us a chance to not fall apart. This is huge my friends. HUGE!!! 5) The bad news is he is rumored to have health issues but who knows? 6) In all, I love the fact that they took him AND got an extra pick in the process. Sorry folks, I didn't like the Watkins deal, but between the SJ trade and this selection, it is far less painful. 7) Lets make the playoffs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8) ROLL Tide!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 9) GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Frankly, I think this is getting to warranting a mod giving a warning (or put him on ice for the weekend).... It's one thing to disagree with a pick but the posts are ridiculous and nonsensical I'm going to pile on... Please mods pretty please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 @buffalobills NFL, you've been warned. WATCH: The motivated Cyrus Kouandjio: http://ow.ly/wGFEi (via @nflnetwork) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanCity Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Very happy with Cyrus here. Whaley made a good play to add the fifth while still getting the player they wanted. The O is loading up. I'm hoping to see a LB and De still. I actually expect that one will be taken care of in the 3rd. Maybe Skov? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Dude. I can crush a 5.6 and bench more then 21 reps. Can I play OT? I've never seen you but my guess is no. BTW, Mayock said that his measurables don't look like anything special but he does everything great on tape. Basically, his numbers (like the ones you mentioned) leave a lot to be desired but he plays at a very high level. He's an enigma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsidethebox Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Love this pick, guy is a beast, until he leaves Buffalo and goes to another team than he's a bum. Good riddance. Just want to be the first in line to say how much he sucked before he leaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 @RapSheet #Bills select Alabama OL Cyrus Kouandjio, who fell due to medicals. Thought the #Redskins would take him, but he failed their physical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I've never seen you but my guess is no. BTW, Mayock said that his measurables don't look like anything special but he does everything great on tape. Basically, his numbers (like the ones you mentioned) leave a lot to be desired but he plays at a very high level. He's an enigma. great, so we have another high motor guy!!! Chris Kelsay of the OL!!! #'s are #'s. The only thing lesser then #'s is the mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 This is a very good pick of a player who is an "un-reach" . Yes some medical question marks or else he would have gone in the first. I predict that the Bills will back up their bet on him. They have another draft choice and there is also a pretty good free agent tackle in Eric Winston still out there. Whaley did say he was being brought in to "compete". All draft picks no matter how highly rated are risks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Recently, I have been called out on this board for knowing nothing about football. No problem . That said, As a life long Crimson Tide Fan, I have watched virtually every game the Kouandjio has ever played, so I offer a few thoughts. NOT gospel truths......THOUGHTS. 1)In 2012, he did play LT for the Tide on the best OL in the history of college football. I think that Coach Saban put him there because he knew that he would be losing Barrett Jones, Chance Warmack and DJ Fluker. He was their 4th best blocker at the time. Sorry, it's true. 2) He is agile. I don't care about his measurable skills. And he is strong. 3) The kid is very smart. And he is NOT a person who I expect to get in trouble. One never knows but I have heard him talk and he seems like a HUGE character guy. He was born in Africa and in interviews he expresses BIG TIME love for America. 4) I think that he is more suited for RT than LT in the NFL. But the really good news is that he is an experienced LT. He played LT at the very best college program in the country. If Glenn gets hurt, this kid offers us a chance to not fall apart. This is huge my friends. HUGE!!! 5) The bad news is he is rumored to have health issues but who knows? 6) In all, I love the fact that they took him AND got an extra pick in the process. Sorry folks, I didn't like the Watkins deal, but between the SJ trade and this selection, it is far less painful. 7) Lets make the playoffs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8) ROLL Tide!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 9) GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bill there are people on this board that have uniformed opinions, you are not one of them. I disagree with you at times, like the Watkins deal, but you know football. I thnk your right about this kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Fantastic pick...mauling run blocker with long arms only 3/8" shorter than Cordy Glenn's and good footwork from playing soccer growing up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Very happy with Cyrus here. Whaley made a good play to add the fifth while still getting the player they wanted. The O is loading up. I'm hoping to see a LB and De still. I actually expect that one will be taken care of in the 3rd. Maybe Skov? No to Skov. He projects as an ILB in a 3-4. OLB or DE are what they need, CB, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 @RapSheet #Bills select Alabama OL Cyrus Kouandjio, who fell due to medicals. Thought the #Redskins would take him, but he failed their physical Wait a minute, isn't James Andrews the Redskins team physician? So he sent a letter to all 32 teams clearing him to play, then flunked him on their own physical?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Wait a minute, isn't James Andrews the Redskins team physician? So he sent a letter to all 32 teams clearing him to play, then flunked him on their own physical?? Now that is funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Cyrus the virus!!! CBF Beat me to it. Told my boss at 2pm today if he was available then the bills would take him. Now he wants to know what I think about the 3rd round since I said we might move up for Watkins and would trade Stevie if we got him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Wait a minute, isn't James Andrews the Redskins team physician? So he sent a letter to all 32 teams clearing him to play, then flunked him on their own physical?? Yeah I thought the same thing. But he passed the Bills physical, so we'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsguy Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Big bust potential too. That said I like the gamble. Alabama has had its share of busts in recent years. Hope this guy breaks that trend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 @buffalobills NFL, you've been warned. WATCH: The motivated Cyrus Kouandjio: http://ow.ly/wGFEi (via @nflnetwork) He really looks pumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 @RapSheet #Bills select Alabama OL Cyrus Kouandjio, who fell due to medicals. Thought the #Redskins would take him, but he failed their physical Isn't Andrews on the skins staff? How could he fail their physical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Good pick. As Bill said, played LT in college, will play RT for the Bills, and can play LT as a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Yeah I thought the same thing. But he passed the Bills physical, so we'll see. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24470778/dr-james-andrews-says-no-issues-with-cyrus-kouandjios-knee Andrews has been looking at Kujo for his entire Alabama career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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