Bill from NYC Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 I can add to my signature ...we used a 1,1,2, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, and a 5 to draft Watkins, Ragland and Dawkins. Thats 9 picks on 3 guys and none of those picks are 6ths or 7ths. Thats more than a entire regular draft of 7 picks, again on 3 guys. Let that sink in. It would be great if you and I could simply not notice the above kind of glaring stupidity. Really, it's almost too dumb to be true. You and I would be happier sports fans if we could simply turn a blind eye to what these idiots have done to our favorite football team. Looking at those numbers, it almost looks as if Whaley was trying to lose football games, and this is without getting into some of those contracts he doled out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 It would be great if you and I could simply not notice the above kind of glaring stupidity. Really, it's almost too dumb to be true. You and I would be happier sports fans if we could simply turn a blind eye to what these idiots have done to our favorite football team. Looking at those numbers, it almost looks as if Whaley was trying to lose football games, and this is without getting into some of those contracts he doled out. That's pretty unfair of you. It is very clear that Whaley had little to do with Dawkins. Rex may be the only guy on the planet that thinks Ragland fits in the NFL and he got his way. He also forced the injured Shaq and probably future career stumblebum Washington. So blame Whaley for Sammy if you'd like but lay off on the rest. When Sammy makes a play that no other receiver we have had since Moulds, and maybe before, could dream of making, do you get happy or angry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurpleBull Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) Why doesn't he look like a fit at RT? I've only seen a couple videos, but he doesn't look too short to me standing 6'4. Not every tackle has to be 6'7.I'm sure there are 6'4 RT's out there that have worked out, just to get that out the way.I first thought that 6'4 seemed too short for RT so I decided to look at him and he doesn't look that dominant a player. I'm banking on the staff knowing a little more than I do about Dawkins' strengths, but he looks short at T and not very imposing against college players. Doesn't look that powerful and his 35" arms didn't seem to keep rushers from getting into his body quickly. What happens when he faces superior NFL pass rushers? Kouandjio has ideal size and strength. Small sample, not a popular opinion, but Kuoandjio pass protection wise looked like the more dominant LT between he and Glenn when he got starts at LT. Wasn't glued on him in the run game so I don't know how he fares there, but his strength and pass-blocking at LT really stood out. Unfortunately he didn't play well at RT. Edited May 1, 2017 by BurpleBull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY315 Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Somebody put together a video of his "highlights" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BmarvB Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 (edited) That'll work. An interchangeable lineman that can flatten people and play both RT and G. Let's just hope that unlike the last few top draft picks he can stay healthy Edited May 1, 2017 by BmarvB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 Kouandjio has ideal size and strength. Small sample, not a popular opinion, but Kuoandjio pass protection wise looked like the more dominant LT between he and Glenn when he got starts at LT. Wasn't glued on him in the run game so I don't know how he fares there, but his strength and pass-blocking at LT really stood out. Unfortunately he didn't play well at RT. You see, Cujo wasn't really THAT strong in college. He played LT because he was agile. In fact, several linemen on his team were stronger than him. He only threw up 21 reps at the combines which wasn't a whole lot for a man his size. If I am not mistaken, Dawkins had 26. If Cujo really was strong he would have fared well at RT, a position where brute strength is needed. It may take a little time, but I have a feeling that Dawkins will be a good player for the Bills. We shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemp2Warlick Posted May 1, 2017 Share Posted May 1, 2017 #BillsFanatics @BillsFanaticsBF 42s42 seconds ago More #BillsFanatics Retweeted Aloe Nice video of Dion Dawkins for those interested #BillsFanatics added, Aloe @aloebroccoli Also, check out the highlight tape I made for offensive lineman, Dion Dawkins, who got drafted to the Bills! https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=Nne6boBTOmE … 0 replies0 retweets0 likes Reply Retweet Like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) His college OL coach is on WGR right now and said they ran the same scheme and used the same terminology at Temple as Juan Castillo does. Outside zone in run game. Edited May 2, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 @christrapasso #Bills OL Dion Dawkins three-cone time was 7.30 @ 6'4" & 314 lbs Same time as LB C.J. Mosley (234lbs) Faster than TE Clive Walford (254lbs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 Just give me a RT that doesnt get beat off the snap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 What's his shoe size? Does that fit the requisite for playing RT in the NFL ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Probably the strongest unit on the Bills this year is the O-line, and I'm really liking the Dawkins pick. I'm sure this interview was posted somewhere, but this quote stands out: You manned the blindside for 40 games at Temple. What are some tactics you may use to get into a pass rusher’s head? Defending the blindside is no easy task. Dawkins: I like to try and move him off the line throughout the first series of the game, I like to pancake him. That’s how I let him know that I’m the real deal, and that I’m serious about what I’m doing here. Whether the next play is a run or pass, he might try and commit to one or the other if I’m in his head. If he’s not coming at me with his best now, I’ll pancake him again. He knows that now. He’s going to leave the game bruised up either way. Dawkins makes for a nasty opponent. He plays through the whistle, and is unsatisfied until his assignment hits the ground (left side of your screen wearing #66). Link If he wins the starting RT position, this could be the best O-line since the glory days. They will also have great depth with Groy and Lewis backing C/G positions, and Kouandjio, Mills, and Henderson in the T mix. Hope they sign Barnidge as it would solidify the TE position, as it relates to the O-line. If Shady stays healthy, this is going to be a top 10 offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 oh man... i went and got my maple syrup. i thought we were going to feast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY315 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Funny, I've been reading about him the last hour or so. Really like what I see from him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 This pick is directly for the new OL system and I think he's going to be really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 incognito will be a good mentor to the kid for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Tenacious D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 @ChrisBrownBills The #Bills have signed 2nd rd pick Dion Dawkins. Only Peterman remains unsigned from '17 draft class. https://t.co/rpTuWYjQJC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBills Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Jason Peters and Duane Brown are both 6'4 and had lots of success playing OT for either Dennison or Castillo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Just give me a RT that doesnt get beat off the snap Like on 3rd and goal from the 8 with under a minute left in the game... down 6 against a top NFC team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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