DC Tom Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Odd pick. He looks like a Rex Ryan type cornerback - pretty strong in man coverage, can jam at the line, hits hard. But damn, even I can see his zone coverage is sloppy - he seems to have a tendency to get drawn out of position by a strong preference to play the ball rather than his assignment. All in all, I see a vague resemblance to Revis in his play, but far too often overshadowed by an overwhelming resemblance to James Williams. I can understand why they picked him (if they can coach him properly, maybe he can be another Revis)...but he just looks like a 4th round selection to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezertbill Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I'm pretty sure he steps in as nickel, Robey could be gone but I'm sure brooks is definitely a goner. He doesn't need to find the ball at nickel, just cover those quick, shifty a-holes like Edelman and he's good to go. I believe Ryan sees him opposite Gilmore for the next 8-10 years. Island CB that QB's won't throw at. Sounds like another DB Ryan had in NY called Revis. Hopefully he can be close to his ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Well that was not at all expected... and it seems everyone here hates it. Soooooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Well that was not at all expected... and it seems everyone here hates it. Soooooo I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enlightener Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Prove me wrong Ronald, but this is a classic stupid Bills pick. We keep investing high draft resources on DBs then let the ones who can play walk. Now we'll trade Leodis for a ham sandwich and continue to get our butts kicked with the DLines in our division.who walked? Haventclet a cb go since what's his name went to minny, that was almost 15 years ago. Byrd wasn't a ham sandwich to keep and kinda sux so who've y talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 rex knows corners we shall see about that wont we? Not being snarky. I honestly dont know how good Rex and Thurman are. I know me some Donnie H. though and in him i trust for sure. pick still seems out of the blue ish to me. if thats the Whaley board then so be it .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 @viccarucci: Whaley said gap between Darby and other players on the board was big enough that there wasn't a debate.Classic bpa over what we all read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 drafting for need gets you in trouble. Take the best player available. Whaley said he was the best player available on their board. Darby said the talked to the Bills at the Combine and his pro day otherwise no contact. Not getting a good feeling on this pick. BTW, O-line is a much bigger need than CB for the Bills. This reminds me of the Spiller pick. I laughed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Odd pick. He looks like a Rex Ryan type cornerback - pretty strong in man coverage, can jam at the line, hits hard. But damn, even I can see his zone coverage is sloppy - he seems to have a tendency to get drawn out of position by a strong preference to play the ball rather than his assignment. All in all, I see a vague resemblance to Revis in his play, but far too often overshadowed by an overwhelming resemblance to James Williams. I can understand why they picked him (if they can coach him properly, maybe he can be another Revis)...but he just looks like a 4th round selection to me. Our DBs are not going to be playing zone very much at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 So people want BPA but only when it matches need. If the grade that they had on the guy was genuinely much higher than the grade they had on anyone else then they were right to pick him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 So people want BPA but only when it matches need. If the grade that they had on the guy was genuinely much higher than the grade they had on anyone else then they were right to pick him. I'm still not a huge fan of the pick, but remember, they are putting grades on these guys for the Bills and the defense they play and the coaches we have. Darby was not rated as high on some lists because he looks weak at times in zone. But he won't play much zone. He's very good man to man. We would rate him a lot differently than other teams for what Rex likes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 There's a reason you haven't heard of this guy and that he doesn't have a great highlight reel. Teams do not throw in his direction. To me, that's a great sign for a CB. Let's give him a chance, could be a shut down level guy that went under the radar. I'm speechless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I could handle a DB pick. I just don't think Darby should have been the player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Don't like it. Not a need and was he really BPA? Mayock has him at 75. Bills have Maycock at around 1000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Did he cover sammy in 2013? Curious Nobody covered Sammy in 2013. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Nobody covered Sammy in 2013. GO BILLS!!! obviously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Please delete this topic. No point of keeping it. A wasted pick. Please delete Mopreme's post or at least require drug testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Nobody covered Sammy in 2013. GO BILLS!!! Nobody covered OBD farther in 2013. Although I guess that was implicit in what you were saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Rex Mopreme knows nothing. Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I could handle a DB pick. I just don't think Darby should have been the player. That was my initial feeling as well. I expected a CB at either 50 or 81, but have mixed fellings about a guy whose toughness is a question mark. His teammate P.J. Williams sounds more like the player I'd guess Rex would like... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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