26CornerBlitz Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 @buffalobills Welcome to Buffalo, LB Tony Steward! #BillsDraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Posted this in the other thread: This guy is an ATHLETE. At Clemson pro day, he ran a 4,55 in the 40, benched 29 reps, had a 34.5" VJ, and went 9'7" in the broad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopreme Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 This guy is terrible, nfl.com doesnt event has a grade on him. This is a free agent pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Played with Rex's son at Clemson. I bet he is a sleeper that shines in camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 This guy is terrible, nfl.com doesnt event has a grade on him. This is a free agent pick. I dont know but you are absolutely a free agent poster......I would trade you but I cant get anything for you....actually I would have to pay to get rid of you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurst44 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 This guy is terrible, nfl.com doesnt event has a grade on him. This is a free agent pick. He's a five-star recruit, top lb (or olb) in his class, who had many injuries and never quite lived up to his potential. He was around 236 on Fanspeak, fwiw. It's definitely a classic Whaley pick: he loves those five-star recruited underachievers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 This guy is terrible, nfl.com doesnt event has a grade on him. This is a free agent pick. So this is how we rate players now? Does NFL.com have a grade on him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 He's a five-star recruit, top lb (or olb) in his class, who had many injuries and never quite lived up to his potential. He was around 236 on Fanspeak, fwiw. It's definitely a classic Whaley pick: he loves those five-star recruited underachievers. Yup, same with KuJo and Seantral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I 90 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 So this is how we rate players now? Does NFL.com have a grade on him? The Jerry Sullivan approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 So this is how we rate players now? Does NFL.com have a grade on him? No grade: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/tony-steward?id=2553445 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogger Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I heard he drives fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 No grade: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/tony-steward?id=2553445 Sorry for the confusion... I was asking the other poster if whether or not NFL.com has a grade on him is how we're judging prospects now. Personally, I'm a "watch every snap of the guy's career that you can possibly get ahold of" type of guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Sorry for the confusion... I was asking the other poster if whether or not NFL.com has a grade on him is how we're judging prospects now. Personally, I'm a "watch every snap of the guy's career that you can possibly get ahold of" type of guy. im guessing Rex has done that. Familiarity like that is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 4 things to know about LB Tony Steward Steward is the fifth Clemson Tiger chosen in the draft this year, and the third Clemson linebacker. Vic Beasley and Stephone Anthony went in the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I heard he drives fast Maybe he can show Dareus the proper technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurst44 Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Yup, same with KuJo and Seantral. Bills now have 4 of Rivals' 2011 top 15 (h/t to post likely about to be merged) and 2 of 2010 top 10 (had 3 as good ol' da'rick was #9 that year)...if they picked La'el in the 7th...(not that I'm advocating anything like that...I'm fired, aren't I?) Bills now have 4 of Rivals' 2011 top 15 (h/t to post likely about to be merged) and 2 of 2010 top 10 (had 3 as good ol' da'rick was #9 that year)...if they picked La'el in the 7th...(not that I'm advocating anything like that...I'm fired, aren't I?) DE Ray Drew and WR George Farmer could also up that number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 @Tony_theTiger7: Words can't describe the feelings running through my body. Buffalo here we come! https://t.co/svuWHPYU4j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 This guy is terrible, nfl.com doesnt event has a grade on him. This is a free agent pick. Sarcasm right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 His mother's maiden name is Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladiebla Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 His mother's maiden name is Williams. So you are saying he's a sleeper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 His mother's maiden name is Williams. Haha; awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Based on whaleys track record with lbs and I'm talking, kiko, Preston, keeping Bradham, Trading Sheppard for Hughes on and on..... I'd say this guy get the benefit of the doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 @buffalobills Just call him @Tony_theTiger7. Get to know new Bills LB Tony Steward: http://bufbills.co/nWQYrx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I can't imagine why anyone would get worked up over a 6th or 7th round pick. Get realistic, fellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I can't imagine why anyone would get worked up over a 6th or 7th round pick. Get realistic, fellas. Well said. Ya never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 @BillsDraft Analysis on the #Bills two sixth-round draft selections, Clemson LB Tony Steward and Florida State TE Nick O'Leary: http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/2015/05/buffalo-bills-select-clemson-lb-tony-steward-florida-state-te-nick-oleary-in-round-6/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 This guy is terrible, nfl.com doesnt event has a grade on him. This is a free agent pick. I'm sorry this didn't satisfy your conditions for a 6th round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 If we were going to draft a killer why not take La'el Collins instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Meh. People here would say we over-drafted him. "Coulda been had as a Rookie FA." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Well said. Ya never know Well, you do eventually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Well, you do eventually Ha. Nice. I was just referring to the fact that Rex and Doug must see or know something we don't. It's so early and confusing tht it's hard to not be critical but in the end, it is a flyer on a late round guy, how upset can one person really get if they strike out here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I like this pick a lot. Steward was a five star recruit who blew out his knee his first two seasons. He worked hard to come back from two devastating injuries for a great senior year with 10 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 7 special teams tackles, and 12 QB pressures(which led Clemson and beat out Vic Beasley). He is a great athlete with all the measurables. I think we will be pleasantly surprised by Steward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I like this pick a lot. Steward was a five star recruit who blew out his knee his first two seasons. He worked hard to come back from two devastating injuries for a great senior year with 10 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 7 special teams tackles, and 12 QB pressures(which led Clemson and beat out Vic Beasley). He is a great athlete with all the measurables. I think we will be pleasantly surprised by Steward. To me this is low risk high reward type draft selection...... If he is past his injuries...your looking at a beast of a linebacker.....which will allow us to take that LB off our list of needs and concentrate somewhere else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I'm posting in this thread because I feel bad for Tony Steward, who only had 32 replies up until now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyHorseAteTheKid Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I can't recall a LB that Whaley drafted that was a bust... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC in St. Louis Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 He was the 8th ranked player in America coming out of high school, and the number one rated linebacker. Right now we have the #3 guy (Cyrus K), #5. Karlos Williams, #8, #20 Nick O'Leary. Incidentally, #9 is La'el Collins. These are all superior athletes. if the guy missed a coupla years with injuries, that means he has more miles left in the tank. Sammy Watkins was #39 that year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I can't recall a LB that Whaley drafted that was a bust... He is 2/2 on early round picks. We don't know what we have in Randell quite yet, but he seemed like a good backup. I don't know what Whaley has planned for this guy, but I can't imagine the expectations are high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFFacet Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 It's just a strange situation. Usually players that achieve a certain level of hype and expectation carry that forward forevermore. The media loves the "how will he recover from injuries?" and "can he regain his past form?" and "which team will stop his slide?" story angles. This guy was at one point a top-10 recruit in the nation, and it seems like no one even knew he existed coming into this draft. I think it's 50/50 whether or not the ACLs have ruined him completely, or we get a great return on this 6th round investment. Keep in mind they actually picked him before O'Leary, who everyone is so pleased with and who the organization admitted that they think can make a large contribution on offense this year. Should tell you something about the feeling they have about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 It's just a strange situation. Usually players that achieve a certain level of hype and expectation carry that forward forevermore. The media loves the "how will he recover from injuries?" and "can he regain his past form?" and "which team will stop his slide?" story angles. This guy was at one point a top-10 recruit in the nation, and it seems like no one even knew he existed coming into this draft. I think it's 50/50 whether or not the ACLs have ruined him completely, or we get a great return on this 6th round investment. Keep in mind they actually picked him before O'Leary, who everyone is so pleased with and who the organization admitted that they think can make a large contribution on offense this year. Should tell you something about the feeling they have about him. Depending on how the rehab went, maybe he's not quite the same player he was before the injuries, but can still be a decent player. I'm sure another factor is that Clemson hasn't exactly been known for its defense in the Dabo era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 @buffalobills: Vintage Rex Ryan: "Tony Steward is a fantastic special teams player. And we know he's a good car driver." #jokes http://t.co/qWtVJ5z0hG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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