Hapless Bills Fan Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 I was never too worried about Kujo...Not yet at least...He and Henderson were Rookies last year...I really don't fault any kid for a bad Rookie year, especially at certain positions...Some guys just take a little longer...It's sort of the same theory I have about EJ...It's not that I have been completely thrilled with what I've seen...But there's not enough evidence to convict either...These 2 young OT's have the potential...And I agree about it being a best-case-scenario seeing Kujo pan out...It gives them insurance if Glenn gets crazy money elsewhere...And the 2nd Round Pick thing is a very big deal... On the Bills, we're accustomed to having the cupboard be so bare of talent that all the rookies MUST START, often with "meh" to poor results. We forget that on more talented teams, only the 1st rounder is expected to start immediately with the others being competitors, good if they can take the job their rookie year, time to let them develop if they can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 ive mentioned many times he was drafted at 20 years old and was not a plug and play guy. Zack Martin of the cowboys drafted at 24 years old - there is the difference- he will be a very good to great player but it may take a couple years and he'll be only 22 ha. This is Watkins Woods and many others very very young when drafted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Paul Finebaum: "(Kouandjio) Will Have Big Success"ESPN Radio Host and SEC expert Paul Finebaum joined the John Murphy Show to talk about some of the prominent SEC Alumni that are currently on the Bills' roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 I'd be ok with him Turing out to be awesome..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 I hope kouandjio works out. It would be strange for a pro football player not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadingpain Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 I was thinking about him just the other day along these same lines. Improving overall O line play with a piece already in place on the team would be easy and effective, and a welcome development. The question is whether or not Kujo has the ability to step it up. If we can move up a solid letter grade at O line and do the same at the QB position over Orton, I see us as a playoff team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 If I recall the only real knock on him was his conditioning/footwork (which I hear he has improved) and that he wasn't a "twitchy" player. Ultimately, I think we'll know this year whether he has what it takes to develop into a starter (even if he doesn't start this year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 On the Bills, we're accustomed to having the cupboard be so bare of talent that all the rookies MUST START, often with "meh" to poor results. We forget that on more talented teams, only the 1st rounder is expected to start immediately with the others being competitors, good if they can take the job their rookie year, time to let them develop if they can't. And *gasp* sometimes good/talented teams only play the rookies who can handle it, like the rookie year for Timmons/Woodley where the 2nd round pick (Woodley) started from the getgo and 1st round pick L Timmons didn't see the field on defense much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigK14094 Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 I want him to succeed, but SHOW ME!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 We really need at least one of last year's OL draft picks to become a good starter this year. Two of the three - Kujo, Richardson, Henderson - becoming good starters would be a coup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) From Syracuse Post Standard: Kouandjio has been taking reps with the first team at right tackle, and the coaching staff seems to like what they've seen. He's transformed his body since his rookie season and has cleaned up some of his technique. The 2014 second-round pick didn't play at all as a rookie, so if the new coaching staff can get something out of him, that will be a big win. Of course, Roman is hesitant to get too excited. "With him, putting the pads on and seeing how that projects, that's the final test," Roman said. "That's the final exam." http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2015/06/7_takeaways_from_conversations_with_buffalo_bills_assistant_coaches.html Edited June 7, 2015 by hondo in seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 I hope he some how got quicker feet. I`ve played a lot of sports over the years and I`ll tell you quickness is not easily obtained. I was lucky to have been born with a quick twitch which helped in a lot of sports and boxing. Kugo looked the big powerful slow type. Straight ahead power and not much if any foot speed for any edge rushers. I`d like to see if he got any snap in his step. Pre-season will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) I hope he some how got quicker feet. I`ve played a lot of sports over the years and I`ll tell you quickness is not easily obtained. I was lucky to have been born with a quick twitch which helped in a lot of sports and boxing. Kugo looked the big powerful slow type. Straight ahead power and not much if any foot speed for any edge rushers. I`d like to see if he got any snap in his step. Pre-season will tell. cant some of this be balanced against with his arm strength and technique? He was been described as very strong but raw in tech. How would you compensate for slower footwork. I assume you mean lateral speed and adjusting angles in pass rush? or did you mean creating contact first and the taking control of the leverage. Thought he hand very strong hands inside form reports. when he had you he had you. Edited June 7, 2015 by 3rdand12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) I hope he some how got quicker feet. I`ve played a lot of sports over the years and I`ll tell you quickness is not easily obtained. I was lucky to have been born with a quick twitch which helped in a lot of sports and boxing. Kugo looked the big powerful slow type. Straight ahead power and not much if any foot speed for any edge rushers. I`d like to see if he got any snap in his step. Pre-season will tell. I would go as far as to say you can't obtain quickness at all--you have it or not. Sure, you can become quicker (drop some weight, improve strength and flexibility)...but that is just relative to where you were. I don't know that I've ever seen/heard of a player who turned quickness from a weakness into an advantage. Edited June 7, 2015 by Rex'sOffense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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