SBUffalo Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 They should hire the video people over at Sabres.com. This video was cool but pretty lame compared to what they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Excellent links and insights. This is NOT my old Bills! Thanks for the links! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 That is great stuff overall!! The draft team, the processes, excitement and some great PR to show us all the change in the team management!! Great job and great results!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAWNDO Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Yup I found last year's: http://www.buffalobi...36-961d3fe90b68 One thing is for sure, Whaley and Monos are much cooler than the old regime. Edited May 13, 2014 by BRAWNDO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 Any guesses on what RB they were looking to trade up for???? My best guess would be Carlos Hyde.....who ended up coming off the board just a few picks after Sankey was selected. Only 3 RB's were taken after Sankey went. They were Jeremy Hill, Carlos Hyde and Charles Sims. I don't think the target was Hill because he went the very next pick which would've given the bills little to no time to work the phones, which the video insinuated they did. I also don't think it was Sims because he went just a few picks before the Bills 3rd round pick, so if he was their guy they would've certainly had the time and ammo to go up and get him. Seems Hyde was the guy based on that. Would've loved to have had him too, he was my favorite back in the draft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpperDeck Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 If you read the story on that page it basically says it was Hyde we were after. The 49ers took Ohio State RB Carlos Hyde, a pre-draft visitor to Buffalo, and the running back run was over. “They got our guy,” said Monos. “You win some, you lose some.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_wag Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 If you read the story on that page it basically says it was Hyde we were after. The 49ers took Ohio State RB Carlos Hyde, a pre-draft visitor to Buffalo, and the running back run was over. “They got our guy,” said Monos. “You win some, you lose some.” Would have absolutely loved to see the big bruiser added. Picking a backup LB who will contribute mostly on special teams is a let down after that. Never know but I like to think Scott Critchton (who was in for a visit) was the target but went pick before. Big DE would have been a much better fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) REALLY don't like hearing that Russ Brandon was in on any of the phone calls. He's not a football guy, period. Him being in the room is annoying enough. Actually being involved? Please stop it. You do realize that he is virtually the owner right? He is the one that authorized the trades. Without Russ' okay then this draft wouldn't have happened. I still don't understand the disdain for RB? I am not trying to come across as condescending but if anyone has an issue with the job that he has done you don't really have a grasp for what his job is. Once he was given complete control (early in 2013) would you say that the team is in a better or worse place? The talent continues to increase, the depth has grown and they are close to securing local ownership. I have been beating the drum for a long time and understand 1st hand the respect that he has around pro sports. The guy is one of the best in the world at what he does. In previous times his hands were a little tied (thanks Littman) but since he broken free the team is much better off. Edited May 14, 2014 by Kirby Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Chris Brown was on the John Murphy show last night and provided additional insight into how things went down inside the Bills draft room: 5/15/14: The John Murphy Show HR 2 I like the way Whaley has things structured. The interview with Brown begins at about 90 seconds into the audio. ICYMI, Here's the article Brown wrote from the Bills Website: ON THE CLOCK: Whaley’s decisive deal making Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Brandon was the guy talking to the Jags because he has a personal relationship with their GM. You use any "in" you have in that situation. I think the Jags were more secretive about their first round intentions than almost any other team. I know that when my mates are playing things close to their chest I usually have a pretty good feel for what is going on because I know them as people and I know their personlities. If Russ asked him "are you going Quarterback?" he was probably in a better place to judge whether the stonewalling he received was a "yes" or a "no" because he knows the guy and how he acts and responds in certain situations. It just makes sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreezeMafia Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Great job Doug Whaley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 It appeared as though Russ got a little nervous when he heard Cleveland had another phone call. Really interesting stuff there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted May 15, 2014 Author Share Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) You do realize that he is virtually the owner right? He is the one that authorized the trades. Without Russ' okay then this draft wouldn't have happened. I still don't understand the disdain for RB? I am not trying to come across as condescending but if anyone has an issue with the job that he has done you don't really have a grasp for what his job is. Once he was given complete control (early in 2013) would you say that the team is in a better or worse place? The talent continues to increase, the depth has grown and they are close to securing local ownership. I have been beating the drum for a long time and understand 1st hand the respect that he has around pro sports. The guy is one of the best in the world at what he does. In previous times his hands were a little tied (thanks Littman) but since he broken free the team is much better off. I agree. We are lucky to have him. He is from the area and is trying to do everything he can do to keep the Bills there. Nevertheless, there are always those who want to trash him. I don't get that. Edited May 15, 2014 by Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 What is that big azz ring Russ is wearing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 What is that big azz ring Russ is wearing? Florida Marlins Championship Ring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 What a great read. Even reading the article made me nervous! CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Florida Marlins Championship Ring? I totally forgot they won the WS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Anyone notice buddy nix in the background? He kept a very low profile in this draft, but you can almost see a look on his face longing to be the man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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