norton20 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 This is a really interesting read (at least to me) on how the Pats rate players coming out and who fits as a potentially immediate starter on both offense and defense this year. I particularly agree with the reasoning for Belichick's trade down philosophy: https://theringer.com/2017-nfl-draft-top-prospects-leonard-fournette-deshaun-watson-302c5ae6434c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Awesome piece! Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve420 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Wouldn't mind either OJ howard or Hassan Reddick and both might be available when we draft. I think Howard will open things both in the running and passing game. If we are going offense I think OJ Howard would be better option than either Mike Williams/Corey Davis. Now if we trade back Reddick or one of the 2 WRs would be my choice then with some consideration to O-line. I am still hoping one of the safeties drop which is a long shot. Safeties are more important in a zone scheme vs corners. Adams or Hooker would be a perfect fit but no way they are dropping to us unless we trade up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Wouldn't mind either OJ howard or Hassan Reddick and both might be available when we draft. I think Howard will open things both in the running and passing game. If we are going offense I think OJ Howard would be better option than either Mike Williams/Corey Davis. Now if we trade back Reddick or one of the 2 WRs would be my choice then with some consideration to O-line. I am still hoping one of the safeties drop which is a long shot. Safeties are more important in a zone scheme vs corners. Adams or Hooker would be a perfect fit but no way they are dropping to us unless we trade up. Favorite player in the entire draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schoolhouserock Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Really enjoyed that read! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norton20 Posted April 24, 2017 Author Share Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) Really enjoyed that read! I did too. . One of the more interesting draft pieces I've read actually. That system makes so much sense to me. I also was interested in Lombardi's take on this years class and his failure with Mingo. Edited April 24, 2017 by norton20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D521646 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I approve of everyone on his list. Tim- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddo Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Really interesting read, thanks for that OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 This is a really interesting read (at least to me) on how the Pats rate players coming out and who fits as a potentially immediate starter on both offense and defense this year. I particularly agree with the reasoning for Belichick's trade down philosophy: https://theringer.com/2017-nfl-draft-top-prospects-leonard-fournette-deshaun-watson-302c5ae6434c This was a fantastic link. Thank you for it. There are organizations that think like chess players and there are organizations that are checker players. The Patriots and Belichick are way ahead of the curve. After reading the commentary on Watson I got fired up. If the Bills pass on him if he is available I will walk away in disgust. When will this backwater enter the modern era? Instead of patching holes why not start by building a foundation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY315 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Calls Howard "A rich man's Tyler Eifert". Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Thanks so much for that article, it was awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The BLUES Brothers Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Great article that was steeped in experience - can't wait to see one (or 2?) in a Bills uniform! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 This was a fantastic link. Thank you for it. There are organizations that think like chess players and there are organizations that are checker players. The Patriots and Belichick are way ahead of the curve. After reading the commentary on Watson I got fired up. If the Bills pass on him if he is available I will walk away in disgust. When will this backwater enter the modern era? Instead of patching holes why not start by building a foundation? I will not be shocked at all if the Bills take a QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I will not be shocked at all if the Bills take a QB. I will be shocked if the Bills take a qb. I really believed that Whaley was ready to take the plunge on selecting a qb when he made it clear that he wanted to cut the chord with TT. What changed the situation is that I believe that McDermott is more empowered and his inclination is toward the defensive side of the ball. When I read Lombardi's thoughts on Watson I was more resolute on the importance of taking a qb in the first round. But the reality is our backwater franchise's instincts lean toward the patchwork mind-set. If the Bills select Watson in the first round I will be exuberant. If the Bills make their standard uninspiring and unimaginative pick I will be morose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billz4life820 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 OJ Howard is who I have wanted all along.... helps the run and pass game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Calls Howard "A rich man's Tyler Eifert". Wow That's his best case outcome, not necessarily what he expects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY315 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 (edited) That's his best case outcome, not necessarily what he expects. I understand that. Edited April 24, 2017 by CNY315 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domdab99 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Great article...I'd love if the Bills had the balls to pick OJ Howard at 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 I understand that. Okay. Off topic, but I just saw your sig and laughed out loud in my office. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY315 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Okay. Off topic, but I just saw your sig and laughed out loud in my office. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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