26CornerBlitz Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Whaley: Ragland a born leader The Bills do their best to make the most of their pre-draft visits. Often times they’ll host players in small groups on purpose. It’s designed to get a gauge on a player’s personality makeup. Bills second-round pick Reggie Ragland was on such a visit in Buffalo and by all accounts stood out. Buffalo had Ragland for both an NFL combine interview and a pre-draft visit, and on the pre-draft visit there were other prospects in town as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorquemada Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 I love the Bama defense and saw pretty much every game in which Ragland has played. I do however think that Rex has a ton of nerve to compare the mess he put on the field last season to the Bama defense. If Bama's defense was that bad, Kirby Smart would have been fired long before the season was over. That said, enjoy watching Ragland! I am telling you that the kid is always around the football. You are going to appreciate this football player. I'm with Bill on this. Ragland is a special player, who had the benefit of great coaching and being surrounded by other solid players. I'm not sure that any of this applies under sexy rexy, but I can promise you that Ragland will work harder than anyone else, and any lack of results will not be for a lack of effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Love this! http://espn.go.com/blog/buffalo-bills/post/_/id/24540/bart-scott-wants-to-mentor-bills-reggie-ragland-in-rex-ryans-defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Why Bills 2nd rd. pick believes he’s a 3 down LB Bills second-round pick Reggie Ragland has heard and read the criticism. He knows there were draftniks and probably some NFL clubs that did not see him as a three down linebacker. Ragland is ready to prove them all wrong. In an appearance on Bills flagship station WGR Sportsradio 550 this week, Ragland reiterated that he is wholly confident that he’s capable of being a three-down linebacker in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 If you have not listened to the WGR interview of the Alabama play-by-play guy re Reggie this morning, you may want to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 If you have not listened to the WGR interview of the Alabama play-by-play guy re Reggie this morning, you may want to check it out. Don't have the time...give us a hint, will we like it or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Guy on the Bench Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 If you have not listened to the WGR interview of the Alabama play-by-play guy re Reggie this morning, you may want to check it out. Was it on Howard Simon? Which hour? Thanks! Was it on Howard Simon? Which hour? Thanks! Found it. For those interested it's Hour 4 of the Howard Simon show May 4th starting about 21:15 into the hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 (edited) Don't have the time...give us a hint, will we like it or not? Yes. Quick Summary: Great player who was a three down LB in college and was able to handle Saban's complex defense and is a great kid. Link: http://media.wgr550.com/a/115026075/5-4-howard-simon-show-hr-4.htm?&seek=1350.089 As Last Guy states above, the interview begins around the 21:15 mark. Edited May 4, 2016 by Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Hopefully "Reggie is just a 2-down LB" becomes the new "Cordy Glenn is just a Guard" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 Hopefully "Reggie is just a 2-down LB" becomes the new "Cordy Glenn is just a Guard"I don't really care if he is a 2 down LB as long as he fits it up (to borrow a wanny phrase) I could not care less. If he is a 3 down backer so much the better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 Hopefully "Reggie is just a 2-down LB" becomes the new "Cordy Glenn is just a Guard" It will. Years from now, we'll find ourselves pounding the table for a Reggie's Ragland extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 @SalSports Audio: Alabama football writer Erik Evans from @rollbamaroll joined me to talk about Reggie Ragland: http://media.wgr550.com/a/115035118/05-04-alabama-football-reporter-erik-evans-with-sal-capaccio-on-the-john-murphy-show.htm?pageid=1114062 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 5, 2016 Share Posted May 5, 2016 @NFLHQ Here's @CharleyCasserly sharing his #NFLDraft steals with @ColeWrightNFL this morning http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-hq/0ap3000000660177/Charley-Casserly-s-draft-steals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Kiper: Early-impact rookies, Rounds 2-3Which second- and third-rounders could produce immediately? Giants WR Sterling Shepard and Jaguars LB Myles Jack make Mel Kiper's list. Reggie Ragland, LB: A first-round talent who fell because of coverage/range questions, Ragland is more of a classic thumper in the middle of the field. He reads and tackles as well as any linebacker in the draft class. It wouldn't surprise me at all if he finishes 2016 as the Bills' leading tackler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 ESPN: 10 NFL rookies who landed in perfect homesJalen Ramsey and Ezekiel Elliott hit the jackpot by landing in systems perfectly suited to maximize their talent. Which other rookies found great scheme fits? Matt Bowen explores. Reggie Ragland, LB, Buffalo BillsIn Rex Ryan's 3-4 front, Ragland is the big boy at the second-level, that linebacker with downhill power to eat up the run game: Stack and shed, fill the hole and put the running back on the ground. This guy is a tackling machine. But don't peg Ragland as just a base defender who has to come off the field on third downs. He has enough juice in his legs to drop in zone coverage, close on the ball and be used as a matchup weapon in the blitz packages. Ragland versus a running back in protection? I'm taking the linebacker in that one -- and broken chinstraps. This is an immediate upgrade for Ryan's defense, an ideal fit for the 3-4 scheme and an absolute steal for the Bills in the second-round. It was a smart move to trade up with Ragland still on the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 9, 2016 Share Posted May 9, 2016 LB Ragland eager to dive in with the Ryans Bills second-round pick Reggie Ragland played in a defensive scheme at Alabama, that GM Doug Whaley claims will have a lot of carry over to Rex Ryan’s scheme in Buffalo. That will hopefully translate into a shorter learning curve for the physical linebacker. Either way Ragland is altogether anxious to get to work on the scheme with both head coach Rex Ryan and Assistant head coach Defense Rob Ryan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 To me the big thing with Ragland is the trainers need to make sure he is playing at the correct weight. I thought he was just too heavy in that championship game and it showed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 @NFL_CFB Reggie Ragland is certain he was meant to be with @BuffaloBills --> http://on.nfl.com/1rQQ0eo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 To me the big thing with Ragland is the trainers need to make sure he is playing at the correct weight. I thought he was just too heavy in that championship game and it showed. I heard he played slow as molasses from a bunch of people. Wonder if there was something more to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Will Ragland ragdoll opponents?Stepping into an NFL defense should have a steep learning curve. But if you're Reggie Ragland, you've already played in a hugely complex system at Alabama. That's why Ragland should be the best Bills rookie according to Mike Rodak. Best rookie for every NFL team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 @RobRang The Buffalo Bills are expecting big things from its rookie class, with the pro-ready Reggie Ragland leading the way: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/finding-the-fits-reggie-ragland-primed-to-star-in-rex-ryans-defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) @RobRang The Buffalo Bills are expecting big things from its rookie class, with the pro-ready Reggie Ragland leading the way: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/finding-the-fits-reggie-ragland-primed-to-star-in-rex-ryans-defense I like Whaley's enthusiasm about the draft and it's only natural that he would tout how good it was, but I think he was out of line proclaiming anyone would start right away. Whether that holds true or not remains to be seen, but it is simply not in his purview to say who starts or not. That is for the coaching staff to determine. GO BILLS!!! Edited May 16, 2016 by K-9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 If he's only a 2 down LB which 2 downs does he play? 1st and 2nd.....2nd and 3rd.....1st and 3rd....would he possibly play on 4th down if necessary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 If he's only a 2 down LB which 2 downs does he play? 1st and 2nd.....2nd and 3rd.....1st and 3rd....would he possibly play on 4th down if necessary? I think it's two downs the whole game, strategically selected by coach during the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 @VanguardSG Congrats to @reggieragland on agreeing to terms with the @buffalobills #BillsMafia #RollTide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 @buffalobills Officially official. LB Reggie Ragland has signed with the Bills! Welcome to the fam. http://bufbills.co/V0P9AS @ChrisBrownBills Ragland on his physical style: “Feels great that you can hit another grown man like that. I'm very thankful." #Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Hot damn! Good news. Were the media allowed to cover it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 Hot damn! Good news. Were the media allowed to cover it? Depends on whether he dropped the pen or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Schick Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 If he's only a 2 down LB which 2 downs does he play? 1st and 2nd.....2nd and 3rd.....1st and 3rd....would he possibly play on 4th down if necessary? Too bad this isn't the CFL... His value would be way higher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 24, 2016 Share Posted May 24, 2016 WATCH: RAGLAND PUTS PEN TO PAPER (3:07) Bills' 2nd round pick LB Reggie Ragland inks his rookie contract and answers a few questions moments after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBytheBay Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 (edited) Hot damn! Good news. Were the media allowed to cover it? ya know, teams that are successful year after year still have stricter media rules than ours. The Pats*, Packers, Seattle. The Buffalo media is just highlighting how bad they actually are. Is weather or not a guy looks good in pajamas two weeks after they started practicing football that important? Edited May 26, 2016 by JaxBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 ya know, teams that are successful year after year still have stricter media rules than ours. The Pats*, Packers, Seattle. The Buffalo media is just highlighting how bad they actually are. Is weather or not a guy looks good in pajamas two weeks after they started practicing football that important? you build a program from the fundamentals up. Football is football. tackle the guy in front of you. Ragland can do that rather nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOVEMESOMEBILLS Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 you build a program from the fundamentals up. Football is football. tackle the guy in front of you. Ragland can do that rather nicely What if the guy in front of you doesn't have the ball 3rd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 @PFF 20 offseason additions that will make an immediate impact for their new teams, including @reggieragland in Buffalo: https://t.co/iHgmFXpyBB 5. Reggie Ragland, ILB, Bills How he got here: 2016 NFL draft (Round 2, pick No. 41 overall, Alabama) Last season, the Bills’ defense was not of the standard Rex Ryan expects, particularly in the front seven. Starting middle linebacker Preston Brown ranked 90th out of 97 qualifying linebackers in overall grade a year ago. He was third from bottom in run defense alone, recording a 23.7 grade (on PFF’s 1–100 scale). Ragland will have to prove himself capable of handling his coverage responsibilities in the NFL, but he’ll be a dramatic upgrade from day one against the run. Ragland’s instincts and burst to close sideline to sideline stand out. He should make an instant impact for Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) Darron Lee going at Reginald on Twitter. One is concerned about his Madden rating. The other is not. I wonder if the unsigned one knows it snows in NJ too Darron Lee Verified account @DLeeMG8 Darron Lee Retweeted ReggieRagland(bama) How's Buffalo? Get that snow shovel ready lol Edited July 22, 2016 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Darron Lee going at Reginald on Twitter. One is concerned about his Madden rating. The other is not. I wonder if the unsigned one knows it snows in NJ too Darron Lee Verified account @DLeeMG8 Darron Lee Retweeted ReggieRagland(bama) How's Buffalo? Get that snow shovel ready lol I think he's kidding around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 I think he's kidding around.you think? Hmmmm At least I'm not doing a "party draft" like schopp and bulldog with Janet Snyder from kiss 98.5. One more week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 What team drafted Lee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 What team drafted Lee?Jets. Right after us in round 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Jets. Right after us in round 1. And he is making a snow and shovel comment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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