filthymcnasty08 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 yeesh... Chad Kelly, QB, Ole Miss Height: 6-2. Weight: 215. Projected 40 Time: 4.75. Projected Round (2017): 4-6. 12/7/16: A torn ACL ended Kelly's 2016 season early, and given the timing of the injury, he won't be able to work out completely for NFL teams prior to the 2017 NFL Draft. Kelly will attend the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine surely, but won't be able to do all the drills. His team interviews will be critical as he is going to get grilled about his off-the-field antics. Kelly completed 63 percent of his passes in 2016 for 2,758 yards with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions. In losses to Alabama and Florida State where Ole Miss blew big leads, Kelly had terrible turnovers via bad decisions in crunch time, which made the comebacks possible. Overall, Kelly's performances this season confirm his gun-slinger style of play. He has the arm to make any throw, but could stand to get more consistent in his field vision, accuracy and decision-making. While Kelly can't be blamed for his defense struggling in allowing comebacks to Florida State and Alabama, Kelly doesn't show the leadership and intangibles to push his team to tough victories. He doesn't have a killer instinct and gets rattled by pressure; both the physical pass rush and the mental/emotional pressure of critical moments in big games. Kelly also needs to check his ego and clean up his off-the-field issues, too. He has had problems such as yelling at Clemson fans - while a Clemson student - in the stadium parking lot after a fender bender, getting arrested for a bar fight that involved threatening a mass shooting, running onto the field at his brother's high school game, trash-talking teammates on twitter, pursuing porn stars on twitter, creating a self-loving rap song; the list goes on with "Swag" Kelly. Being the nephew of Jim Kelly seems to have created an "Affluenza" quarterback. When you add in the off-the-field issues from Kelly's ego and behavior, it adds to the questions about his on-field intangibles and ability to lead a team. He has a big arm, but I don't think he has the decision-making and steadiness in his play to be a franchise quarterback. Kelly doesn't strike me as a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaMilBill Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 The part where it says he doesn't have a killer instinct or is a winner is pretty ridiculous IMO. He was very aggressive at ole miss and won some remarkable games. This year the ole miss defense was God-awful and couldn't stop anything. Reminded me of the Bills defense vs the jets from week 2 except it lasted all season. Although I don't think Kelly will be a good pro QB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I don't care. I'll take him in the third if he's available. If he ends up going to jail after a bar fight on Chippewa so be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 A slightly taller version of Johnny Manziel. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 No earlier than a 5th on the guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
End The Drought Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 IMO I absolutely believe he should be a Buffalo Bill. However, he is similar to Johnny Manziel off the field and that scares me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 A slightly taller version of Johnny Manziel. No thanks. This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepsicat17 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Russ will demand he gets drafted to sell tickets... book it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA Grant Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 He may be a Kelly, but there's no such thing as a good Chad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) Onfield talent round 3-5 projection UDFA once you add the off field Edited December 27, 2016 by MAJBobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 He is not a smart human being. (My nephew went to St Joe's and played on the HS football team, and he's both smart and trustworthy.) He is also a lousy human being from what I know. Stupid and mean-spirited is no way to go through life. I don't want him on the Bills given the importance of intelligence at the QB spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRT88 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 A slightly taller version of Johnny Manziel. No thanks. I see few similarities in their games. Maybe off field stuff but not on field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 yeesh... Chad Kelly, QB, Ole Miss Height: 6-2. Weight: 215. Projected 40 Time: 4.75. Projected Round (2017): 4-6. 12/7/16: A torn ACL ended Kelly's 2016 season early, and given the timing of the injury, he won't be able to work out completely for NFL teams prior to the 2017 NFL Draft. Kelly will attend the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine surely, but won't be able to do all the drills. His team interviews will be critical as he is going to get grilled about his off-the-field antics. Kelly completed 63 percent of his passes in 2016 for 2,758 yards with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions. In losses to Alabama and Florida State where Ole Miss blew big leads, Kelly had terrible turnovers via bad decisions in crunch time, which made the comebacks possible. Overall, Kelly's performances this season confirm his gun-slinger style of play. He has the arm to make any throw, but could stand to get more consistent in his field vision, accuracy and decision-making. While Kelly can't be blamed for his defense struggling in allowing comebacks to Florida State and Alabama, Kelly doesn't show the leadership and intangibles to push his team to tough victories. He doesn't have a killer instinct and gets rattled by pressure; both the physical pass rush and the mental/emotional pressure of critical moments in big games. Kelly also needs to check his ego and clean up his off-the-field issues, too. He has had problems such as yelling at Clemson fans - while a Clemson student - in the stadium parking lot after a fender bender, getting arrested for a bar fight that involved threatening a mass shooting, running onto the field at his brother's high school game, trash-talking teammates on twitter, pursuing porn stars on twitter, creating a self-loving rap song; the list goes on with "Swag" Kelly. Being the nephew of Jim Kelly seems to have created an "Affluenza" quarterback. When you add in the off-the-field issues from Kelly's ego and behavior, it adds to the questions about his on-field intangibles and ability to lead a team. He has a big arm, but I don't think he has the decision-making and steadiness in his play to be a franchise quarterback. Kelly doesn't strike me as a winner. He doesn't have attitude problem that was taken care when he left Clemson 3 yrs ago, going on the Field to defend his brother wasn't the best move but does show his loyalty. Affluenza is hot garbage. Kelly is winner but didn't have the Oline to protect him nor the weapons he had last yr. If his Jr. yr was his Senior yr he would be a first round pick. He does need to make better decisions and not trust his arm so much but that is not much different than uncle Jim. Onfield talent round 3-5 projection UDFA once you add the off field He has first round Talent and the best arm in the draft. he had 3rd round production. His off field was old news but the brother incident brought all that back. I think he is worth taking a flyer on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 IMO I absolutely believe he should be a Buffalo Bill. However, he is similar to Johnny Manziel off the field and that scares me Are you saying Kelly has a coke and booze problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 He doesn't have attitude problem that was taken care when he left Clemson 3 yrs ago, going on the Field to defend his brother wasn't the best move but does show his loyalty. Affluenza is hot garbage. Kelly is winner but didn't have the Oline to protect him nor the weapons he had last yr. If his Jr. yr was his Senior yr he would be a first round pick. He does need to make better decisions and not trust his arm so much but that is not much different than uncle Jim. He has first round Talent and the best arm in the draft. he had 3rd round production. His off field was old news but the brother incident brought all that back. I think he is worth taking a flyer on. No he doesnt. He has 3-5 projection before the off field stuff. UDFA now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Even if he's the next Johnny Manziel, if you take him in the fifth round, it's no big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K-GunJimKelly12 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I watched almost every Chad Kelly game at Ole Miss. His pure arm talent is top tier and his deep ball is a mirror image of Jimbo's. He knows how to throw the reciever open and has very good anticipation. He is a pure gunslinger. He doesn't worry about tight coverage and will try to fit the ball into tight spots. Most importantly, that thing that is turns most people off and gets people into trouble in the real world, cockiness, can also give you the edge you need to be great in sports. He is a lot like his uncle in terms of attitude. I believe his ceiling is very, very high. The big negative besides the off the field stuff is that he turns the ball over too much and that is true. I do think that is partially because Ole Miss plays in the SEC and play a lot of tough teams. He has no doubt made some really dumb mistakes, but a lot of NFL and college players have done much worse. The Bills have passed on a lot of great players and all time talent and positions of need over the last few years. We passed on the hometown boy in Gronk and he only ended up being the greatest Tight End of all-time. Now we have the Nephew of the greatest QB in the history of the franchise on draft boards, with a definite pro skill set, and a high ceiling. If we pass on Chad Kelly in the draft, and he ends up being a great NFL QB, it will be as embarrassing as anything we have done during the drought. I am totally bias, but after the 17 years, and all the bad picks and traded picks, are you telling me that we can't spend a 3rd or a 4th round pick on a guy who despite his misgivings, could end up being one of the best QB's in the NFL. And he is a hometown boy, and Jim Kelly's nephew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 He will be in jail within 10 years and we will look back at all of the idiots that thought the Bills should draft him. Hes a punk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkx2 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 With the knee injury he's projected from the 6th round to being a free agent. I'd take him with one of our two 5th round pick. It's a no Brainer risk vs reward pick there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 With the knee injury he's projected from the 6th round to being a free agent. I'd take him with one of our two 5th round pick. It's a no Brainer risk vs reward pick there. What about with the snap chat drug use. Still Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Im not against going for guys with minor blemishes. However, Kelly's entire adult life so far is marked with blemishes. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 yeesh... Chad Kelly, QB, Ole Miss Height: 6-2. Weight: 215. Projected 40 Time: 4.75. Projected Round (2017): 4-6. 12/7/16: A torn ACL ended Kelly's 2016 season early, and given the timing of the injury, he won't be able to work out completely for NFL teams prior to the 2017 NFL Draft. Kelly will attend the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine surely, but won't be able to do all the drills. His team interviews will be critical as he is going to get grilled about his off-the-field antics. Kelly completed 63 percent of his passes in 2016 for 2,758 yards with 19 touchdowns and eight interceptions. In losses to Alabama and Florida State where Ole Miss blew big leads, Kelly had terrible turnovers via bad decisions in crunch time, which made the comebacks possible. Overall, Kelly's performances this season confirm his gun-slinger style of play. He has the arm to make any throw, but could stand to get more consistent in his field vision, accuracy and decision-making. While Kelly can't be blamed for his defense struggling in allowing comebacks to Florida State and Alabama, Kelly doesn't show the leadership and intangibles to push his team to tough victories. He doesn't have a killer instinct and gets rattled by pressure; both the physical pass rush and the mental/emotional pressure of critical moments in big games. Kelly also needs to check his ego and clean up his off-the-field issues, too. He has had problems such as yelling at Clemson fans - while a Clemson student - in the stadium parking lot after a fender bender, getting arrested for a bar fight that involved threatening a mass shooting, running onto the field at his brother's high school game, trash-talking teammates on twitter, pursuing porn stars on twitter, creating a self-loving rap song; the list goes on with "Swag" Kelly. Being the nephew of Jim Kelly seems to have created an "Affluenza" quarterback. When you add in the off-the-field issues from Kelly's ego and behavior, it adds to the questions about his on-field intangibles and ability to lead a team. He has a big arm, but I don't think he has the decision-making and steadiness in his play to be a franchise quarterback. Kelly doesn't strike me as a winner. And there is nothing in this evaluation that gets me excited. He's a punk, has never been a winner, and doesn't appear to have any outstanding qualities as a player. Was that your point? He doesn't have attitude problem that was taken care when he left Clemson 3 yrs ago, going on the Field to defend his brother wasn't the best move but does show his loyalty. Affluenza is hot garbage. Kelly is winner but didn't have the Oline to protect him nor the weapons he had last yr. If his Jr. yr was his Senior yr he would be a first round pick. He does need to make better decisions and not trust his arm so much but that is not much different than uncle Jim. He has first round Talent and the best arm in the draft. he had 3rd round production. His off field was old news but the brother incident brought all that back. I think he is worth taking a flyer on. you can't be serious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I don't care. I'll take him in the third if he's available. If he ends up going to jail after a bar fight on Chippewa so be it. This. What about with the snap chat drug use. Still Meh was just some weed. Tons of "weed guys" have fell in the draft and had monster careers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 This. Meh was just some weed. Tons of "weed guys" have fell in the draft and had monster careers. Dont care about the drug as much being just weed. Do care about his poor decision after poor decision after poor decision rinse and repeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) Dont care about the drug as much being just weed. Do care about his poor decision after poor decision after poor decision rinse and repeat He needs to mature for sure. I think he has the tools neeed that so many bum qb's like Fitz don't have. Edited December 27, 2016 by Ryan L Billz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K-GunJimKelly12 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Jim Kelly was an idiot at that age too and if media had been then what it is now, he probably would have never had a career. Chad is an idiot and probably an !@#$, but that doesn't mean he can't be a great NFL player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herb62 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 No thanks, take the Miami U QB in round 2. Battle it out with Cardale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) Jim Kelly was an idiot at that age too and if media had been then what it is now, he probably would have never had a career. Chad is an idiot and probably an !@#$, but that doesn't mean he can't be a great NFL player. Really Jim threatend a Bar with an AKRoutinely fought other students Walked off field at spring practice Was kicked out of numerous schools He needs to mature for sure. I think he has the tools neeed that so many bum qb's like Fitz don't have.Tools minus the big one needed between the ears Edited December 27, 2016 by MAJBobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 (edited) No earlier than a 5th on the guySo do you think he'll be there at #12? I kid, I kid. This guy will be lucky to be a UDFA. The Manziel comparisons are fair and a huge red flag. Ole Miss was a top 10 team when the season began and they finished sub-500? Don't let his pedigree lure you. Edited December 27, 2016 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K-GunJimKelly12 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Really Jim threatend a Bar with an AK Routinely fought other students Walked off field at spring practice Was kicked out of numerous schools Sounds like a kid who needs some from professional help and not be demonized. If this criteria was applied to all NFL players, and we actually knew about things they did, there wouldn't be a league. Over the last two years at Ole Miss he played very well and was incident free except for the St. Joe's thing. That was really dumb but I think it pales in comparison to what a lot of NFL players are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 So do you think he'll be there at #12? Cue the waterworks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Jim Kelly was an idiot at that age too and if media had been then what it is now, he probably would have never had a career. Chad is an idiot and probably an !@#$, but that doesn't mean he can't be a great NFL player. I don't think it would be a good idea for Chad Kelly to be drafted by the Bills. He would always have that aura of Uncle Jim over him, adding to the pressure. He'd be better off on another team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I don't think it would be a good idea for Chad Kelly to be drafted by the Bills. He would always have that aura of Uncle Jim over him, adding to the pressure. He'd be better off on another team. You never know. He'll still have to prove himself because he won't be a high round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Sounds like a kid who needs some from professional help and not be demonized. If this criteria was applied to all NFL players, and we actually knew about things they did, there wouldn't be a league. Over the last two years at Ole Miss he played very well and was incident free except for the St. Joe's thing. That was really dumb but I think it pales in comparison to what a lot of NFL players are doing. Sure ok. You know they also said the same thing about Manzeil and Leaf. But hey draft him and give him millions and what what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaMilBill Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Ole Miss was a top 10 team when the season began and they finished sub-500? Don't let his pedigree lure you. Sounds like you didn't watch any Ole Miss games this year. The o-line was terrible all season, the defense was a sieve. They made Vandys offense look like a powerhouse and the auburn game was very similar to our second Miami game this year. Kelly kept scoring but the defense couldn't stop squat. Although I still wouldn't touch Kelly until at least the fifth round if I were a team. His skill sets are taking 5-7 step drops then throwing. Current NFL is all about quick throws now and he'd take a lot of sacks trying to make a play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 He's already a better passer than Tyrod Get him in 4th 5th if we miss on the other qb's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Sounds like a kid who needs some from professional help and not be demonized. If this criteria was applied to all NFL players, and we actually knew about things they did, there wouldn't be a league. Over the last two years at Ole Miss he played very well and was incident free except for the St. Joe's thing. That was really dumb but I think it pales in comparison to what a lot of NFL players are doing. Unless you count him rolling blunts right after the injury. I am with Major Bobby on that though. I don't care about the weed; I care about the decision making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 i wonder if he even gets drafted. acl injury, the weed pic, all the incidents etc. not what the nfl wants especially at the qb position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 i wonder if he even gets drafted. acl injury, the weed pic, all the incidents etc. not what the nfl wants especially at the qb position. I think that it is more likely that he is undrafted than drafted. Matt Miller's 7 round mock has him as Mr. Irrelevant. Some team that loves his talent may take a flier late in hopes of harnessing it. I think that the more likely scenario (maybe 65%) is that he goes undrafted and signs as a priority FA with something to prove (and a short leash). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Ryan Leaf 2.0 Dont care about the drug as much being just weed. Do care about his poor decision after poor decision after poor decision rinse and repeat Guy is nothing but warning signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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