QuoteTheRaven83 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Just now, Ittakestime said: In a league of offense, buffalo continues to hire defensive coaches that spend all the money and draft picks on defense. As a defensive coach, you should be doing more with less. Outside White and Davis (who's been average lately), name me another CB on our roster...I'll wait. CB is a MUCH needed position. We have SO MANY HOLES TO FILL. We're not gonna fill all our needs in this draft. We still have free agency. Chill the fk out 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 That's where Lance Zierlein of NFL.com sees him fitting in. "Johnson's lack of size will drive him into a nickel role where he appears to have the foot quickness and cover talent to handle the job," Zierlein wrote. "He has to prove that he can play with confidence in his technique rather than grabbing during the route and his draft stock could be hinging on his 40-yard dash time at the Combine. He could find an early role as a CB4 before eventually filling the nickel spot." http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2018/04/buffalo_bills_pick_taron_johnson_grade_scouting_report_for_weber_st_cb.html?__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true&__twitter_impression=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, Reed83HOF said: Taron JohnsonVerified account @Taronj11 Excited to be a buffalo bill!!!! He didnt capitalize "Buffalo Bill" I hate him 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Just now, Foxx said: is that a good or bad number? Dont you love obscure stats with no benchmarking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2769545-taron-johnson-nfl-draft-2018-scouting-report-for-buffalo-bills-pick OVERALL Taron Johnson looks penciled in to be a career slot nickel player who could carve out a solid contributing role with a team that utilizes zone coverages at intermediate levels. He has above-average awareness and instincts with the quickness to mirror early. Speed and size are concerns, but a team can mitigate those with good game-planning and in-game personnel management. PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: E.J. Gaines, Cleveland Browns Edited April 28, 2018 by MAJBobby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 11 minutes ago, Juice_32 said: They must like something about him because he probably could have been had in the 5th. well, they picked him....sooooooo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuoteTheRaven83 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Foxx said: is that a good or bad number? Stat means nothing since we're looking for corners to play zone. EJ Gaines wasn't all that great man to man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domdab99 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Big Sky Defensive MVP as a corner?? Yes, please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 10 minutes ago, Juice_32 said: Philip Gaines? Scott quickly scanned Bills' roster and didn't recognize that Gaines is listed as DB and not CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, The Wiz said: I never realized how much I needed this in my life. Love all the reaction faces after it happens. Every time you watch it, you focus on a different person. It's the gift that keeps on giving. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 13 minutes ago, Blokestradamus said: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/0ap3000000919574/Football-hits-Taron-Johnson-in-the-head-during-gauntlet-drill Man I posted that in an NFL Memes thread - I didn't even realize.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Domdab99 said: Big Sky Defensive MVP as a corner?? Yes, please. right on--the kid seems like a great football player who only lacks ideal height /reach and olympic speed. otherwise--purely on football ability he would be a 1st rounder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: He didnt capitalize "Buffalo Bill" I hate him Still concussed from the combine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domdab99 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 (edited) That being hit in the head thing was the thrower's mistake, not Johnson's. Edited April 28, 2018 by Domdab99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 7 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: I'm still hoping we sign Luke Joeckel for cheaper than he initially wanted. Me, too—that or Richie coming back. I heard that Joeckel was having a good comeback year last year before getting hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 12 minutes ago, Boatdrinks said: No Bills draft is complete without a DB lol Exactly as it should be. Passing league, high cost of good DBs on the open market, possibility of most turning out average at best, we were short DBs ...... I firmly believe every draft should include at least one DB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills4life1924 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 16 minutes ago, Steptide said: Still 3 picks to go, hopefully wide reciever and o line help 4 picks, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Returntoglory Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 18 minutes ago, Will-GM-for-food said: YOU NEED MORE THAN A PROJECT QB AND LESEAN MCCOY TO PLAY OFFENSE Thank you Coach! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 19 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said: Do they even plan to field an offense? Still waiting to see Joe Webbs package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamboBill Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Who?! Seriously thought this guy was a 6th or 7th rounder, although I admit not seeing him play. I think McBean know what they want in terms of dB traits, so I guess they get some benefit of the doubt. a bigger name like Shaq griffin would have been more interesting. Surprised to see was still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Just now, ScottLaw said: Yea I'm wondering how they plan on scoring points this year. Defensive TD's apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronxbomber21 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Johnson finished his four-year career at Weber State in 2017 and was a consensus First Team All-American. He was also named the 2017 Big Sky Defensive MVP and was a unanimous selection to the All-Big Sky fir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Holy crap....the pass that hit him in the face was thrown by Josh Allen! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMF2006 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 11 minutes ago, The Wiz said: I never realized how much I needed this in my life. Love all the reaction faces after it happens. Ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 11 minutes ago, njbuff said: Wonder if he has PR ability? He fills a need for a zone-type, slot CB, which they don't have. I actually love the pick. I'm all about building on your strengths, remember , the secondary shined with very little pressure from our DL. We showed that up in FA and now add a potential instant starter at ncb. Every team has holes! It's the nature of the game. I love that we are building on one of our biggest strengths, year 2 , I expect this secondary to be scary good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 Mike RodakVerified account @mikerodak 2m2 minutes ago Taron Johnson said he’s had no contact with the Bills until “20 minutes ago.” About as much validation as you need that people read too much into pre-draft visits and the such. Jon Scott @JonScottTV 3m3 minutes ago Taron Johnson says he’s played a lot inside/nickel corner, which is what #Bills have told him. #NFLDraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Just now, JerseyBills said: I actually love the pick. I'm all about building on your strengths, remember , the secondary shined with very little pressure from our DL. We showed that up in FA and now add a potential instant starter at ncb. Every team has holes! It's the nature of the game. I love that we are building on one of our biggest strengths, year 2 , I expect this secondary to be scary good. Being very strong on one side of the ball is probably better than being middling on both sides of the ball... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, CamboBill said: Who?! Seriously thought this guy was a 6th or 7th rounder, although I admit not seeing him play. I think McBean know what they want in terms of dB traits, so I guess they get some benefit of the doubt. a bigger name like Shaq griffin would have been more interesting. Surprised to see was still available. While Griffin is great story and we all want to see him succeed........... NFL teams know it is hard to play at this level with one hand. Who knows where he lands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, CamboBill said: Who?! Seriously thought this guy was a 6th or 7th rounder, although I admit not seeing him play. I think McBean know what they want in terms of dB traits, so I guess they get some benefit of the doubt. a bigger name like Shaq griffin would have been more interesting. Surprised to see was still available. So you’ve never heard of him or seen him play but he’s a 6th or 7th rounder in your obvious expert opinion 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, ScottLaw said: Absolutely no speed on offense. Outside of a 30 YO McCoy. And I expect McCaron to get killed behind this offensive line. WRs slipping just saying snd watch what happens after the draft with the veteran Cuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 4 minutes ago, CamboBill said: Who?! Seriously thought this guy was a 6th or 7th rounder, although I admit not seeing him play. I think McBean know what they want in terms of dB traits, so I guess they get some benefit of the doubt. a bigger name like Shaq griffin would have been more interesting. Surprised to see was still available. By day 3 none of us know every name coming off the board. Shaq Griffin is a great story but is a huge risk even at round 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estelle Getty Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Like the pick. Now OT and WR. You can wait to take a reciever cause the Bills need a track star at this point and they are always avaliable late. Really just need a Goodwin type here to keep Ds honest. Skill wise ehhhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWATeam Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, CamboBill said: Who?! Seriously thought this guy was a 6th or 7th rounder, although I admit not seeing him play. I think McBean know what they want in terms of dB traits, so I guess they get some benefit of the doubt. a bigger name like Shaq griffin would have been more interesting. Surprised to see was still available. Not picking on you specifically, but I just love these type of responses! You have no idea who he is, never saw him play, but had him pegged as a 6th or 7th rounder? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, JerseyBills said: I actually love the pick. I'm all about building on your strengths, remember , the secondary shined with very little pressure from our DL. We showed that up in FA and now add a potential instant starter at ncb. Every team has holes! It's the nature of the game. I love that we are building on one of our biggest strengths, year 2 , I expect this secondary to be scary good. I will trust McDermott and his staff. They went to the playoffs with a weak roster last year. They are building this team the right way and they knocked off a playoff drought in the process. Let them continue to do things their way and we might see a consistent winning SB contender here. FINALLY. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, BillsEnthusiast said: Holy crap....the pass that hit him in the face was thrown by Josh Allen! Ahhh!! Serendipity.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 17 minutes ago, Tcali said: Only thing that dropped him slightly was lack of height/reach and lack of olympic speed. Zone defenses are more about instincts anyways. He will be solid nickel depth which is all you can ask for in the 4th round. Listening to him on WGR he sounds intelligent and excited to come here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senth Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Two 5th rounders one 6th and one 7th ...... so that's 4 to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 27 minutes ago, Watkins101 said: What do we know about him? Ask Bill in NYC. He is the DB expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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