Thurmal34 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Darby has been fantastic. He's gonna have his bricks, like all rookie CBs do, but so far so good. Props to the Bills for targeting him in R2 and having a savvy enough feel for the draft that he would be there (remember Leroi's post before the draft even started?). Strong scouting and an even stronger feel for the overall board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numark3 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I think everyone understood he was at least a second round talent. The question was his behavior off the field. And of course time will tell on that. no the question was he was a CB. And half the board here thinks CBs shouldnt ever get drafted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I am here to proudly proclaim that I'm close to taking back any criticism I had of that pick. He looks very good so far. I was wr...wr...wr...mistak...confused. Yeah, that's it, confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 But shouldn't he have knocked down that pass instead of intercepting it? It was 4th down... I love the pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 But shouldn't he have knocked down that pass instead of intercepting it? It was 4th down... I love the pick. I thought that immediately upon his intercepting it... ...and then he ran it back to the exact LOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talley56 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I think some just weren't going to be happy with anything but a QB at that pick. But shouldn't he have knocked down that pass instead of intercepting it? It was 4th down... I love the pick. Good point but I'm not sure that you can really fault him too much for that. I like the fact that when the ball was in the air he instinctively grabbed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I didn't know a lot about the kid and while I was a little surprised it was a corner in the 2nd round (I thought O-line like everyone else) I did expect a corner somewhere in the first 3 picks and had said as much in the build up to the draft and had also said that without a first rounder the pick at #50 had to be BPA regardless of position. Once Whaley said he was by far the best player on their board there was no debate for me I was on board with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I remember I was texting back and forth with a friend right before Buffalo made the selection, and my friend texted "ready for Buffalo to announce a player you've never heard of?" Yeah, I was in shock at the time because I was almost certain we would go OG. I came around quickly after doing a little research. He has been incredible. What happens when McLovin comes back? Anyone care to speculate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 I remember I was texting back and forth with a friend right before Buffalo made the selection, and my friend texted "ready for Buffalo to announce a player you've never heard of?" Yeah, I was in shock at the time because I was almost certain we would go OG. I came around quickly after doing a little research. He has been incredible. What happens when McLovin comes back? Anyone care to speculate? Sure...they deactivate Ron Brooks, and Mario Butler plays more on special teams. Aside from that, I think McKelvin could get rotated in for both slot and boundary duty when either (a) guys need a rest against faster-paced offenses like NE and Philadelphia, or (b) guys get nicked up. I think there's a very good chance he's traded for a mid-round pick at the end of the year; I would find it odd to do it before then unless a team got desperate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Thanks, I enjoyed re-reading the over-reaction to the pick. It is risky to second guess Whaley and his team (Monos/Fisher). They've had two excellent drafts. No one hits on all picks, but they have done what good teams do, find contributors and starters in the later rounds. While some have labelled Cockrell a bust, Pitt picked him up and he's getting some playing time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Remember back on September 12 when we were all waiting for Andrew Luck to toast Darby repeatedly while pining for the return of McCorner to the lineup? Fun times, bro... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 @BuffaloBillsPR #Bills rookie CB @realronalddarby currently leads all @NFL defensive backs with eight passes defensed on the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Remember back on September 12 when we were all waiting for Andrew Luck to toast Darby repeatedly while pining for the return of McCorner to the lineup? Fun times, bro... Hey, count me as one of the over-reactors. I hated the pick at the time. He really does look good though. Whaley 1, Bandit 0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 @BuffaloBillsPR #Bills rookie CB @realronalddarby currently leads all @NFL defensive backs with eight passes defensed on the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Hey, count me as one of the over-reactors. I hated the pick at the time. He really does look good though. Whaley 1, Bandit 0. Hey man, during preseason we were all wondering what Rex's plan was...it turns out he was just letting the kid get his feet wet, and I don't think we can underestimate Donnie Henderson's influence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Remember back on September 12 when we were all waiting for Andrew Luck to toast Darby repeatedly while pining for the return of McCorner to the lineup? Fun times, bro... Maybe we should just listen to Rex when it comes to DBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Maybe we should just listen to Rex when it comes to DBs. Dee Milliner and Kyle Wilson though...am I right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Dee Milliner and Kyle Wilson though...am I right? Fair points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 (edited) Maybe we should just listen to Rex Whaley when it comes to DBs Personnel. Edited September 28, 2015 by BuffaloHokie13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 @BuffaloBillsPR .@buffalobills CB @realronalddarby's 11 passes defensed through four weeks is tied for the most in @NFL history. @PatMoranMix96 After rewatching Bills game, am I wrong to say that Ronald Darby was their best player on the field? I feel like I'm not wrong. Maybe Clay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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