johnwalter Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) @ChrisBrownBills: Ross Cockrell probably had defensive play of day for #Bills. On a deep pass play Cockrell tipped pass, gathered himself & made INT off tip. -------------------- That's the sort of thing I've gotten used to reading about Ross Cockrell once a week - he's been flashing all camp. Cockrell has the skills to get it done at an NFL level. If the Donnie Henderson can coach him into getting it done consistently (and if there's any Bills positional coach I believe in, it's Donnie Henderson), I think this kid will end up being one of our better late-round steals since Kyle Williams. I'm not saying I believe he's a guaranteed Richard Sherman, but I think Whaley has set up the Bills to have a strong defensive backfield for the next half decade. As McKelvin and Graham reach their 30's we can transition to into one of the best secondaries in the NFL with veterans Stephon Gilmore and Aaron Williams leading up a talented group including Ross Cockrell and Nickell Robey. Edited August 15, 2014 by johnwalter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) Was he the corner that shutdown Mike Evans in the bowl game---a game Evans was clearly frustrated during that at one point Jonny Football got in his face to try and fire him up--I think it was after A&M scored a TD. But yea, I agree. Im excited about this kid. Edited August 15, 2014 by Big Blitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis in NC Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 @ChrisBrownBills: Ross Cockrell probably had defensive play of day for #Bills. On a deep pass play Cockrell tipped pass, gathered himself & made INT off tip. -------------------- That's the sort of thing I've gotten used to reading about Ross Cockrell once a week - he's been flashing all camp. Cockrell has the skills to get it done at an NFL level. If the Donnie Henderson can coach him into getting it done consistently (and if there's any Bills positional coach I believe in, it's Donnie Henderson), I think this kid will end up being one of our better late-round steals since Kyle Williams. I'm not saying I believe he's a guaranteed Richard Sherman, but I think Whaley has set up the Bills to have a strong defensive backfield for the next half decade. As McKelvin and Graham reach their 30's we can transition to into one of the best secondaries in the NFL with veterans Stephon Gilmore and Aaron Williams leading up a talented group including Ross Cockrell and Nickell Robey. I love the way Doug Whaley is building the team. I also love what Donnie Henderson has done in (seemingly) greatly improving McKelvin, Aaron Williams, and the other DBs. I imagine Ross Cockrell will benefit from that great coaching and become a capable CB for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Was he the corner that shutdown Mike Evans in the bowl game---a game Evans was clearly frustrated during that at one point Jonny Football got in his face to try and fire him up--I think it was after A&M scored a TD. But yea, I agree. Im excited about this kid. Yep, that was him. In a 52-48 game in which there were 13 TDs, Evans had none, and caught 4-72 against Cockrell. http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/02/24/3651508/after-a-rough-start-at-duke-cockrell.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 He had a 27 on the Wonderlic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 He had a 27 on the Wonderlic But he has slow eyelashes, they almost never rise. That's not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 He had a 27 on the Wonderlic I'd love to hear the conversations between him and McLovin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ko12010 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I'd love to hear the conversations between him and McLovin. 27 is not that bad of a score. About average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMESOMEBILLS Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Yea, Kelly but if he wore a visor no one would be able to tell. It would greatly diminish his leadership skills though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) 27 is not that bad of a score. About average. i meant 27 is good. McLovin got like a 13. Edit: according to Wikipedia, the avg for a CB is 18. Overall avg for all positions is 20. Edited August 15, 2014 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I liked the pick a great deal. I do think it's fortunate that he has two very good corners ahead of him as he develops (4th round pick after all) but he has the size that Ron Brooks lacks, and I can possibly see him moving to FS if need be. All in all, I am very happy with the pick right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I know its early...REALLY EARLY. But, this draft class looks like it could pan out pretty well. I almost forgot about Cockrell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountryCletus Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I know its early...REALLY EARLY. But, this draft class looks like it could pan out pretty well. I almost forgot about Cockrell. Don't ever forget about the rooster.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBytheBay Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 He had a 27 on the Wonderlic I've taken the wonderlic. I can tell you this about it, it's not an intelligence test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) I've taken the wonderlic. I can tell you this about it, it's not an intelligence test. Explain this to me, how do tests have intelligence? i meant 27 is good. McLovin got like a 13. Edit: according to Wikipedia, the avg for a CB is 18. Overall avg for all positions is 20. I'm surprised he got a 13. I was expecting a 3. Maybe there is something more going on above those shoulders than expected. Edited August 15, 2014 by Why So Serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) Even more impressive is Cockrell will at best be the 5th CB this year and maybe even 6th if they keep Brooks. I still have major concerns with Gilmore though You can't put much into the Wonderlic as most of these guys prob don't take it seriously and just want to get it over with. Edited August 15, 2014 by Max997 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 27 is not that bad of a score. About average. Mr. Stanford, Trent Edwards only got a 30 or 31. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Mr. Stanford, Trent Edwards only got a 30 or 31. Russell Wilson scored in the 20s. Fitzy got a 48 and finished in a record 9 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 The DB's and DL look to be first class units. Sad that Alonso's out, because that pushes our LB into subpar territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Russell Wilson scored in the 20s. Fitzy got a 48 and finished in a record 9 minutes. IIRC Fitz said that he got two wrong and one of them he got wrong on purpose. I can't for sure remember why, but it was something to do with not wanting the NfL guys to think he was TOO smart, that he wasn't a football player too, just a brainiac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts