YoloinOhio Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) I had not really seen Sammy Watkins "play WR" until yesterday's game. The only college game of his I saw was the Orange Bowl. However, I had my eyes covered most of the time, a lot of what he did was on screens, and I didn't watch as closely as I would have had I known he would be a Bill. I also have not been to TC and only seen vines and highlights if him there. Last week, no catches. So, I have to say that I as I watched last night's game, all I saw when I watched him were HANDS! He catches the ball with his freaking hands.not with his body or like he is even putting in any effort. Just grabs it out of the air. This might sound stupid but I am so used to seeing alligator arms or throwing one hand up if the throw isn't perfect. He's a freak with his athleticism but more importantly he is just gifted at the position of WR. Edited August 9, 2014 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Yeah, that 3 yard out where he turned out, looked for the ball and it was on him fast, low and hard, and he had a split second to locate the ball and just went down and snatched it with his hands was freaking impressive... I mean it was a 3 yard gain but there are not many WRs in the league that make that play after getting their head around at the last second like he did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I had not really seen Sammy Watkins "play WR" until yesterday's game. The only college game of his I saw was the Orange Bowl. However, I had my eyes covered most of the time, a lot of what he did was on screens, and I didn't watch as closely as I would have had I known he would be a Bill. I also have not been to TC and only seen vines and highlights if him there. Last week, no catches. So, I have to say that I as I watched last night's game, all I saw when I watched him were HANDS! He catches the ball with his freaking hands.not with his body or like he is even putting in any effort. Just grabs it out of the air. This might sound stupid but I am so used to seeing alligator arms or throwing one hand up if the throw isn't perfect. He's a freak with his athleticism but more importantly he is just gifted at the position of WR. He will make EJ better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiostyle Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 In the orange bowl he was the best player on the field, that includes two other first rounders (OK Roby didn't play that game, but he's garbage anyway, so it wouldn't have mattered). Plus the beloved Hyde from round 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 In the orange bowl he was the best player on the field, that includes two other first rounders (OK Roby didn't play that game, but he's garbage anyway, so it wouldn't have mattered). Plus the beloved Hyde from round 2. hence why I could not watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiostyle Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I somewhat believe Roby sat that game so not to hurt his draft stock. He had little to gain and everything to lose by playing and getting toasted by Sammy. How so called experts saw him as a first rounder is beyond me. Maybe after his sophomore year, but not the horrific junior and senior campaigns. OK I'm off topic.. I digress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 I somewhat believe Roby sat that game so not to hurt his draft stock. He had little to gain and everything to lose by playing and getting toasted by Sammy. How so called experts saw him as a first rounder is beyond me. Maybe after his sophomore year, but not the horrific junior and senior campaigns. OK I'm off topic.. I digress. oh I absolutely believe roby sat out that game because of that. No doubt in my mind. In fact, I hope he gets single coverage on Sammy when we play Denver and gets his chance. I will just laugh and laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 He will make EJ better... Yes . and more.The Football god is not quite as mad at us anymore and has bestowed us with gift . Merry Christmas Buffalo Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Yes . and more. The Football god is not quite as mad at us anymore and has bestowed us with gift . Merry Christmas Buffalo Bills I believe he could be the best draft pick this century...............I know that isn't saying a lot but I really like this guy. They drafted him to help out EJ partly for the inevitable dump offs. maybe Hackett can install some screen plays to play to His strength YAC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I believe he could be the best draft pick this century............... I know that isn't saying a lot but I really like this guy. They drafted him to help out EJ partly for the inevitable dump offs. maybe Hackett can install some screen plays to play to His strength YAC. I bet he will develop into a complete player in short order. the 3 yd pluck last night was an attempt to use his college specialty in his last season . Hackett knows. Lets hope he can save it for the real games though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I remember catching one of his games early in his freshman year and asking "who is THAT guy?". Clearly stood out just a few games out of high school! First team All American as a freshman joining only Herschel Walker, Marshall Faulk and Adrian Peterson. Not bad company. Looking forward to watching this season. He'll pull in a lot of those errant throws. There's a very good reason we paid the price we did. I just don't want to set my expectations TOO high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I had not really seen Sammy Watkins "play WR" until yesterday's game. The only college game of his I saw was the Orange Bowl. However, I had my eyes covered most of the time, a lot of what he did was on screens, and I didn't watch as closely as I would have had I known he would be a Bill. I also have not been to TC and only seen vines and highlights if him there. Last week, no catches. So, I have to say that I as I watched last night's game, all I saw when I watched him were HANDS! He catches the ball with his freaking hands.not with his body or like he is even putting in any effort. Just grabs it out of the air. This might sound stupid but I am so used to seeing alligator arms or throwing one hand up if the throw isn't perfect. He's a freak with his athleticism but more importantly he is just gifted at the position of WR. He seems to have great hands. They did try to use him yesterday on something akin to a bubble screen though, and the play failed miserably. That's on Marrone and Hackett, but if they think that they're going to use that crap that they used at Clemson using Sammy, they're not as smart as some may like to think. That stuff has proven not to work in the NFL. It may work at FSU against the rest of the ****ty ACC, but it's not going to work in the NFL. Been tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 He seems to have great hands. They did try to use him yesterday on something akin to a bubble screen though, and the play failed miserably. That's on Marrone and Hackett, but if they think that they're going to use that crap that they used at Clemson using Sammy, they're not as smart as some may like to think. That stuff has proven not to work in the NFL. It may work at FSU against the rest of the ****ty ACC, but it's not going to work in the NFL. Been tried. Depends how they cover him. If he wins a few deep balls early in the season that bubble screen might open up very quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwalter Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I believe he could be the best draft pick this century............... I know that isn't saying a lot but I really like this guy. Not saying a lot? Tom Brady. Aaron Rodgers. Andrew Luck. J.J. Watt. Calvin Johnson.... I can keep going if you'd like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Not saying a lot? Tom Brady. Aaron Rodgers. Andrew Luck. J.J. Watt. Calvin Johnson.... I can keep going if you'd like. I think he means the Bills draft picks but if not, then you are right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Not saying a lot? Tom Brady. Aaron Rodgers. Andrew Luck. J.J. Watt. Calvin Johnson.... I can keep going if you'd like. i think he meant the best bills draft pick Depends how they cover him. If he wins a few deep balls early in the season that bubble screen might open up very quickly ask mike pettine whether screen passes work. He couldn't figure out how to stop AJ Green on those for a whole half last year.maybe we can save those for week 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 He's also going to make the rest of our receiver's better. I just hope ej can take advantage. But that's the big question isn't it? I don't have any doubts with Sammy. I kinda thought ej looked not bad last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flmike Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Best draft pick of the century for us was Bruce Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 He seems to have great hands. They did try to use him yesterday on something akin to a bubble screen though, and the play failed miserably. That's on Marrone and Hackett, but if they think that they're going to use that crap that they used at Clemson using Sammy, they're not as smart as some may like to think. That stuff has proven not to work in the NFL. It may work at FSU against the rest of the ****ty ACC, but it's not going to work in the NFL. Been tried. The Patriots and other teams run it very well. Agree last night's screen was the worst of EJ's plays but we still need to run it once in awhile. Best draft pick of the century for us was Bruce Smith. Except it was last century. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Best draft pick of the century for us was Bruce Smith. I think he meant since 2000. Edited August 9, 2014 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnwalter Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I think he means the Bills draft picks but if not, then you are right. Ah, whoops, I misinterpreted the fella. Although still, if were talking best picks in terms of value, its going to be hard for Sammy to beat out Kyle Williams in the fifth round, especially with Sammy's asking price at two firsts and a fourth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Ah, whoops, I misinterpreted the fella. Although still, if were talking best picks in terms of value, its going to be hard for Sammy to beat out Kyle Williams in the fifth round, especially with Sammy's asking price at two firsts and a fourth. Value, I can agree probably Kyle. If Sammy transitions his game to the NFL at the same level as college, I get the feeling he will win out in production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 The two best WR's in the 2014 class were on the field last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 The two best WR's in the 2014 class were on the field last night. I like Cooks too but Benjamin is going to be a nice fit there. Great pick for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Sammy Hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Depends how they cover him. If he wins a few deep balls early in the season that bubble screen might open up very quickly The Panther DB chose to cover him by GRABBING Sammy to prevent him from getting open. We wanted the flag there and so did Sammy. The ref missed one there. He was mugged. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smapdi Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 The truly great WRs catch the ball with their hands. Watkins caught some flack because he's "only" 6'1" but the way he catches everything with his hands coupled with his vertical give him a huge catch radius. 6'1" is plenty big for a #1 WR considering the average NFL CB is around 5'10" I think he will have some monster plays off play action. With our running attack, defenses loved to stack the box and cheat the run last season. It will only take Watkins burning his man on a PA fake & taking it 80 yards for defenses to back off. Once they start to respect his speed and back off, you can now work him underneath on screens and quick slants. He really can do it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewildrabbit Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I like Cooks too but Benjamin is going to be a nice fit there. Great pick for them. Yea, Cooks looks to be an early favorite of Brees. Gonna be interesting to see which ends up on top this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 Yea, Cooks looks to be an early favorite of Brees. Gonna be interesting to see which ends up on top this year. cooks in that offense with Brees will have the numbers I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Not saying a lot? Tom Brady. Aaron Rodgers. Andrew Luck. J.J. Watt. Calvin Johnson.... I can keep going if you'd like. I meant the bIlls. Duh Not saying a lot? Tom Brady. Aaron Rodgers. Andrew Luck. J.J. Watt. Calvin Johnson.... I can keep going if you'd like. I meant the bIlls. Duh Best draft pick of the century for us was Bruce Smith. it's 2014 the 21st century. well I think it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Depends how they cover him. If he wins a few deep balls early in the season that bubble screen might open up very quickly Also depends on what coverage they are in on D and the personnel... Personally I'd take my chances 1 on 1 with Watkins against a DB in the open field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I think he meant since 2000. I still don't think that's right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I still don't think that's right. You would be absolutely correct!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 I mean.... @JonahJavad: The Sammy Watkins one-handed catch. Damn... #Bills https://t.co/E0u9FJC7qJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I mean.... @JonahJavad: The Sammy Watkins one-handed catch. Damn... #Bills https://t.co/E0u9FJC7qJ SWEET. He makes it look so simple and natural. Everyone should click on that vine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddenboy Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I think he meant since 2000. I think he meant since 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAWNDO Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I mean.... @JonahJavad: The Sammy Watkins one-handed catch. Damn... #Bills https://t.co/E0u9FJC7qJ Oh Dear Lord... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billnutinphoenix Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 He reminds me of Larry Fitzgerald... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 @RQUINN619: Sammy Watkins with a great interview with @RTFPodcast must-listen #Bills http://t.co/GowyvYtkbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You herd it hear last Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 The rookie WR on the Panthers looks pretty darn good too. Both are going to be very impressive it appears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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