mileena Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) NFL draft analyst Chad Reuter gives Buffalo and Houston both an overall grade of "A" for this draft!! Miami and Pittsburgh are tied for third, with an overall grade of "A-". http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000804541/article/2017-nfl-draft-quicksnap-grades-for-all-32-teams Buffalo Bills Day 1 grade: A Day 2 grade: A Day 3 grade: A Overall grade: A ESPN also rated us the best, according to a user on reddit, but he did not link the article. Yay!!!!!! We win the off-season! [Ok, just kidding, but I am beginning to like this new Bills team.] Edited April 30, 2017 by mileena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 But apparently we are firing the people who put this draft together Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) Only time will tell if Mahomes was worth the #10 pick or Watson at #12 Edited April 30, 2017 by ALF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasovon Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Anyone with half a brain has to love this draft, we might even have this year's Dak Prescott! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Anyone with half a brain has to love this draft, we might even have this year's Dak Prescott! Well, that certainly puts those of us who don't have half a brain in a quandary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Well, that certainly puts those of us who don't have half a brain in a quandary. That's why we're here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 It looks like Doug wheeled and dealed for the first 3 players that McD wanted . Doug is good at bringing some good starters as FAs . I don't want him fired fwiw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRT88 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) Anyone with half a brain has to love this draft, we might even have this year's Dak Prescott! So we might see TT hurt in the preseason and a rookie come into the perfect situation and get lucky. That's what happened with Dak Prescott. Romo got hurt and he managed the games. We'll all see Dak has this year. Edited April 30, 2017 by KRT88 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 ....a couple more A's................. Buffalo Bills Grade: A The Bills are going to be a tough team — that's what the Bills said with this draft. They didn't get the best player at any position, but you can see a clear identity with all of Buffalo's picks. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Chris Burke-Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills: A– The rumor mill headed into draft weekend had Buffalo GM Doug Whaley likely to be fired in the coming days. Whoever ended up calling the shots (coach Sean McDermott ran point, no doubt) made things happen. The Bills traded down from 10 to 27 in Round 1, adding a third-rounder (No. 91) and a 2018 first-round pick. They took talented CB Tre’Davious White at 27, then used No. 91 as part of a trade up for WR Zay Jones. The former is an outstanding coverage corner—not to the level of Marshon Lattimore, who was available at 10, but starter-caliber. Jones essentially replaces Robert Woods, and he could be a good one. Day 3 picks of note beyond that: G/T Dion Dawkins, who will have a chance to win a job in camp; and QB Nathan Peterman, who slid into Round 5 but could be groomed as a possible Tyrod Taylor replacement down the line. McDermott will love LB Matt Milano (No. 163)—he’s a throwback-type linebacker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRT88 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 NFL draft analyst Chad Reuter gives Buffalo and Houston both an overall grade of "A" for this draft!! Miami and Pittsburgh are tied for third, with an overall grade of "A-". http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000804541/article/2017-nfl-draft-quicksnap-grades-for-all-32-teams Buffalo Bills Day 1 grade: A Day 2 grade: A Day 3 grade: A Overall grade: A ESPN also rated us the best, according to a user on reddit, but he did not link the article. Yay!!!!!! We win the off-season! [Ok, just kidding, but I am beginning to like this new Bills team.] OK Let's be honest 32 teams x 3 day = 96 grades 10 C's handed out 2 for Bears 0 D's 0 F's It's not like grading a draft is actually serious. Everyone gets a participation trophy and a pat on the head and at worst, well I wouldn't have done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mileena Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 OK Let's be honest 32 teams x 3 day = 96 grades 10 C's handed out 2 for Bears 0 D's 0 F's It's not like grading a draft is actually serious. Everyone gets a participation trophy and a pat on the head and at worst, well I wouldn't have done that. Reminds of my sophomore year in college when my favorite professor retired. He gave everyone an A!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I feel like we are getting the sympathy vote. Aww look at the little Billy goats, they tried so hard. Its the effort that counts. You get a gold star! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 It's not like grading a draft is actually serious. Everyone gets a participation trophy and a pat on the head and at worst, well I wouldn't have done that. It's like Mayock on draft day. For 3 months he is concerned about the negatives... on draft day he loves every pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) it would seem a fair grade could only come after a season (or more) was complete before you could give an accurate assessment? still thought it was a decent draft and hoping at least three start the season? Edited April 30, 2017 by DaBillsFanSince1973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 The off season paper trophy is all but a lock now. Loved the retro pick of a first round cornerback. Feels like old times. How do you grade a draft before the players even walk off the NFL bus? But, the team desperate to simply plug holes of players lost in FA in the early rounds. Did hopefully do just that. There was no chance OBD had the luxury of possibly drafting an elite talent at 10. The type of player that could move the team up the AFCE Win/loss column. The assets lost in FA were replaced with what looks like competent picks. Sincere thanks to coach McDermott who eventually will get the team past treading water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 if they pan out all hail McDermott if they flop it's Whaleys fault Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthymcnasty08 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I understand the mixed feelings among the community here, but its becoming clearer to me that this is going to be a no BS winning-only culture. The process of change from that which was deeply rooted [losing] is not often a pretty one at first. This draft and offseason a decisive and purposeful feel to it. The coach seems to be setting a tone. I personally am looking forward to seeing how they respond on the field ...win or lose. I think we are going to play smash mouth run first..ball control better than many think. This will be vastly different from Rex's garbage product. If we are one or 2 key players away at seasons end, we are positioned with 2 #1s. I like it so far under McD and it looks like FO changes coming as well... Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 if they pan out all hail McDermott if they flop it's Whaleys fault Pretty much. I really thought that McDermott was running the show, but those trade ups in the 2nd round implied Whaley was still somewhat in control. I can't imagine na first year headcoach would be making trades like that. he would just stay put and draft who falls to him. That is just an assumption on my part, but I just find it hard to see a first year head coach making those trades in the 2nd round. Those trades screamed Whaley as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideRightRevenge Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 OK Let's be honest 32 teams x 3 day = 96 grades 10 C's handed out 2 for Bears 0 D's 0 F's It's not like grading a draft is actually serious. Everyone gets a participation trophy and a pat on the head and at worst, well I wouldn't have done that. I need to put my Kids in those classes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I need to put my Kids in those classes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyToughII Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 NFL draft analyst Chad Reuter gives Buffalo and Houston both an overall grade of "A" for this draft!! Miami and Pittsburgh are tied for third, with an overall grade of "A-". http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000804541/article/2017-nfl-draft-quicksnap-grades-for-all-32-teams Buffalo Bills Day 1 grade: A Day 2 grade: A Day 3 grade: A Overall grade: A ESPN also rated us the best, according to a user on reddit, but he did not link the article. Yay!!!!!! We win the off-season! [Ok, just kidding, but I am beginning to like this new Bills team.] Peterman will end up being our starter at QB which pushes this draft up even higher. But apparently we are firing the people who put this draft together But keeping the guy who was smart enough to make these picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Back-to-back Offseason Champs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 How? They got no elite talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 there's a new sheriff in town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 2x off-season champions baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 2x off-season champions baby! Too soon to call it a dynasty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 How? They got no elite talent. Welcome from the future. I hope you brought a sports almanac with you, I could use some easy money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 What more could we as fans want or expect? They filled every need got 3 day one starters minimum and pocketed a 1st for 2018. This is/was a grand slam dunk:) 2x off-season champions baby! The difference is we have a real coach now, not some slobbering jowled blow hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 How? They got no elite talent. Right. Because you know already who will pan out and who won't. They should have hired you as GM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Doug is good at bringing some good starters as FAs . I don't want him fired fwiw I am in this camp as well. We obviously don't know everything that has gone on behind the scenes,, but I do believe he has done a great job evaluating FA's and finding contributions hidden on other teams depth charts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Miner Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 But apparently we are firing the people who put this draft together I don't think we can actually fire the Panthers personnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 How? They got no elite talent. you can say that until they play in the pros. Just because a player is "elite" in college doesn't mean they will be in the pros, and visa versa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Pretty much. I really thought that McDermott was running the show, but those trade ups in the 2nd round implied Whaley was still somewhat in control. I can't imagine na first year headcoach would be making trades like that. he would just stay put and draft who falls to him. That is just an assumption on my part, but I just find it hard to see a first year head coach making those trades in the 2nd round. Those trades screamed Whaley as well So you think it could never occur to a first year coach" to make moves in the draft? It would have to have been suggested to him by a GM? Or the GM just grabbed the phone from him ("here, GIVE ME THAT!"). That makes little sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Seems like everyone in the shout box say we sucked in the draft. Of course they are the best in knowing how it should of went down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Success Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 How? They got no elite talent. I don't even know what that really means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianFan Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 if they pan out all hail McDermott if they flop it's Whaleys fault yup. the thinking of many here puzzles me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty98 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Only time will tell if Mahomes was worth the #10 pick or Watson at #12 Depends, do we get a top QB next year? If he ends up having a better career than Mahomes or Watson we still have a better grade in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 thanks for the participation badge, NFL. Maximum self esteem points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) But apparently we are firing the people who put this draft together It's been pretty clear that McDermott was running this draft for a while even prior. If it turns out a bust, we maybe told to blame Whaley but it's McDermott's for good or ill. Edited April 30, 2017 by BobChalmers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Draft grades are about as important as mock drafts. See how close these experts came with their predictions. It is all just entertainment for us fans to feed off. We are desperate for football entertainment, so we feast off this crap so we don't have to watch the Real Housewives of Atlanta with our wives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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