Beerball Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Please discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Don't know anything about him. Was hoping for a TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Miner Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Backup for Spikes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Daddy Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Mayock seems to like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Know nothing about him. Don't get the pick. Hopefully it ends up being legendary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsFORlife50 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Great pick for a 3 round Inside LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBill Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Thumper like Kiko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills1960 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Is he strictly a mike linebacker or will he compete with Bradham at the strongside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Louisville's leading tackler the last two years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Backup for Spikes? Sounds like a very similar player. Backup and probably replacement. Not a bad pick (can never have enough thumpers), but I think there was better value in areas of need (OG). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Truth Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Underwhelming to me. Slow. Not a good cover linebacker. We'll see though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I wouldn't call Kiko a thumper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 @JeffRussoWKBW #Bills Monos on Brown 'See him at Mike.. can also play strong side.. will be coaches decision" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Number 76 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Was Nix still available? Because the Bills needed a backup DT well before a backup LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Interesting... Mayock and Davis said they liked him a lot more after they watched more tape...They said he's more than just a downhill thumper... No matter what you read about him everyone agrees he's a real good size/athlete guy... http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=211 Edited May 10, 2014 by KOKBILLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Basically a Spikes clone... Aggressive, big physical player against the run with good instincts who is very good against the run and struggles in coverage and drops...suggest he is likely a two-down "run thumper" Edited May 10, 2014 by matter2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I wouldn't call Kiko a thumper. Beat me to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Very similar to Spikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Underwhelming to me. Slow. Not a good cover linebacker. We'll see though. He is a big physical MLB against the run..basically his strength/weaknesses/bottom line reads like a Brandon Spikes clone and is likely a hedge against hi not resigning after this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/preston-brown?id=2543814 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Number 76 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Basically a Spikes clone... Aggressive, big physical player against the run with good instincts who is very good against the run and struggles in coverage and drops...suggest he is likely a two-down "run thumper" Which Spikes? (Brandon? Takeo?) And again, I would have preferred Nix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Spikes is twice the man this kid is, don't like the pick unless we already plan to have Spikes for only 1 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Hopefully the guy who identified Kiko did the same with this guy. And I'd call Kiko a baller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Backup for Spikes? Basically a Spikes clone... Aggressive, big physical player against the run with good instincts who is very good against the run and struggles in coverage and drops...suggest he is likely a two-down "run thumper" Makes sense. He could compete for a spot at SLB, over Rivers and is a good backup if Spikes A) stinks or B) winds up being really, really good and leaves next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I wouldn't call Kiko a thumper. I would like to see someone try. Kiko would growl in his face and then bite his nose off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 He was Gil Brandt's 57th best player, so a good value here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Spikes is on a one year deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwalter Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 hes probably strong on 1 and 2, mike on passing downs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664125/preston-brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 hes probably strong on 1 and 2, mike on passing downs Probably rarely on the field this year but that is ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Truth Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 He is a big physical MLB against the run..basically his strength/weaknesses/bottom line reads like a Brandon Spikes clone and is likely a hedge against hi not resigning after this year... I guess if the Spikes mold is what fits our scheme. I like a sideline to sideline guy though. Also with the emergence of the tight end, you need cover guys. I guess you can't expect too much in the third though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PIZ Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Guy is a beast....nose for the ball. Defensive ROY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Was hoping for Gabe Jackson or David Yankee, but I get why they like this kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Isn't Nix a true 3-4 NT? Doesn't seem like a fit for this D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLocke Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Wanted Jace Amaro with the last pick and I wanted Tre Mason with this pick. I want to be wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 There were still players on the board that would prob play more this season then Brown who will be a backup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I don't hate the pick. Seems like insurance in case Spikes does something stupid. Really wanted Chrichton who went 1 pick ahead of us grrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Spikes is on a one year deal True... But I also think this pick has a lot to do with how they view Bradham as the primary back-up LB... I'm getting the feeling they're not in love with Nigel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Was Nix still available? Because the Bills needed a backup DT well before a backup LB. Yes. Why is he falling sooo far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggerdaddynj Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 (edited) Wanted a LDE but I trust Whaley and we do need someone to take over for Spikes (but we needed a LDE now also could have used Nix at DT so if Dareus is suspended we'd be covered). Regardless, here are some scouting reports on Preston Brown: Nat'l Football Post: Preston Brown – Linebacker Brown is a fourth-year senior and a three-year starter. He has excellent size, speed, and athleticism. I estimate his size at 6’2 – 255 and he runs in the 4.75-4.80 range. He is a good athlete to go along with good strength and explosion. He flashes being a playmaker and can be physically tough at the point of attack. Sportsline: STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES STRENGTHS: He's a stoutly-built athlete but possesses a dynamic first-step for his size, and displays explosiveness downhill when closing on the line of scrimmage. He's an extremely physical but fundamentally-sound tackler who prides himself on tackling hard and violent. He recognizes and anticipates the run well, particularly between the tackles, and is an effective angler when pursuing the run to the outside. Edited May 10, 2014 by Beerball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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