Kelly the Dog Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Bills signed Cedric Reed DE from Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezertbill Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) Cedric Reed DE Texas is a Bill per NFL.COM 5.2 Rating Analysis: Strengths Will crash down the line of scrimmage to attack running plays when left unblocked on the open side. Can be disruptive with inside pass-rush moves. Plays with decent initial leverage for a long-levered defensive end. Shows secondary motor to pursue downfield. Weaknesses: Stiff, unenthusiastic player. Has some athletic traits, but they don't show up consistently enough on the field. Passive off the snap and lacks physicality. Block magnet who has a hard time disengaging. Lacks the ability to turn the corner as a pass rusher and doesn't seem to have a pet move to beat tackles. Draft Projection: Round 6 or 7 Sources Tell Us: "He was a really boring guy to study. There just isn't anything on tape to get excited about until the end of 2014 when he started playing better than I had ever seen him play." -- NFC North scout NFL Comparison Denico Autry Bottom Line Reed never developed into the type of defensive end that Texas expected when it recruited him. Despite having a viable NFL frame, Reed hasn't been able to show enough on tape to earn a plus grade for any of the critical or secondary traits teams are looking for from a defensive end. However, his improvement during his senior season could give teams enough hope to take a shot. Edited May 3, 2015 by dezertbill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 La'el collins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopreme Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 La'el collins Like the Reed signing, but clarify with Collins, did he sign? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 La'el collins He's now ineligible to enter the 2016 draft. There's clearly something 32 NFL teams know that the public doesn't. Some people had him mocked in the top 15 before the investigation. Crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezertbill Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Like the Reed signing, but clarify with Collins, did he sign? no He's now ineligible to enter the 2016 draft. There's clearly something 32 NFL teams know that the public doesn't. Some people had him mocked in the top 15 before the investigation. Crazy. Once he is cleared the system is set up to where teams can bid on his services. He actually might make more money than if he were drafted, as crazy as that seems. But that's IF he is cleared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 no Once he is cleared the system is set up to where teams can bid on his services. He actually might make more money than if he were drafted, as crazy as that seems. But that's IF he is cleared. hmmm I know a team that doesn't need to pay another 1st rd pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Ohh snap. Good call.Jabari greer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 . He actually might make more money than if he were drafted, as crazy as that seems. He can only make the non-guaranteed NFL minimum, which is $435K. And that's only if he makes the 53-man roster. There's an 80K pool teams can divide up for UDFA's, but that isn't going to amount to much for him. If he's innocent, he just got screwed big time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Cedric reed is a huge pick up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Cedric reed is a huge pick up.i watch zero longhorn football. Fill me in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) He's now ineligible to enter the 2016 draft. There's clearly something 32 NFL teams know that the public doesn't. Some people had him mocked in the top 15 before the investigation. Crazy. It's pretty simple honestly. Everyone didn't want to waste a pick on someone that may be indicted on murder. Even 7th rounders are at least camp fodder. No point in drafting a guy that might be locked up and/or in court during camp. It's early but most of the time the SO is usually the primary suspect. If he is cleared, I wouldn't be surprised if he gets a good deal from someone. Edited May 3, 2015 by The Wiz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 @RavensInsider: Wake Forest cornerback Merrill Noel is going to the Buffalo Bills, according to a source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 @RavensInsider: Wake Forest cornerback Merrill Noel is going to the Buffalo Bills, according to a source I'm surprised they're signing so many UDFAs, given Whaley's comment about so few draft picks likely making the team. I guess Pegs has said to spare no expense... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsCelticsAngelsBama Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 He's now ineligible to enter the 2016 draft. There's clearly something 32 NFL teams know that the public doesn't. Some people had him mocked in the top 15 before the investigation. Crazy. It's more likely that the teams just don't know. Obvious motive if she was already planning on spending his money on..... child support. Not saying this is true at all but that is clearly where the police would like to go to eliminate him as a suspect him or keep him as a person of interest. Teams, not even the Cowboys, want to be put in that sort of spotlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 I'm surprised they're signing so many UDFAs, given Whaley's comment about so few draft picks likely making the team. I guess Pegs has said to spare no expense... they need to get to a certain # I think for camp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsCelticsAngelsBama Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 We started the draft with about 70-72 on the roster so these signings seem about right.... getting up to 90. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) @RavensInsider: Offensive tackle Tyson Chandler to the Buffalo Bills on a $7,500 signing bonus, according to a source Is this a lot for a UDFA? Wondering why they mentioned it. We give bigger sign on bonuses at the bank lol Edited May 3, 2015 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) These UFAs we are getting are making me feel better about this class, a lot of these guys seem of draftable quality but some teams got cute with punters and long snappers. If Collins gets cleared of charges, I'd give him a top 10 pick caliber contract. Assuming he does get clearance, I'd be surprised if someone doesn't do that. Edited May 3, 2015 by Chuck Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloFan68 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Bills are looking solid across the board, including some depth, for a change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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