Cover1 - Tremaine Edmunds post draft video

[MtlBillsFan]

 

[Mat68]

Kid is going to be special.

[Soda Popinski]

I absolutely love this pick.   

[WhitewalkerInPhilly]

I might have been ambivalent at best about Allen, but Edmunds looks like he could anchor our defense for the next 10 years.

[Canadian Bills Fan]

So excited about this guy

[Juice_32]

His game speed matches or exceeds his timed speed. It is crazy to see him chasing down WR's that easily. I really like the fact that he improved on his weaknesses as the season went on. I think we killed it on this pick.

[SWATeam]

Crazy as it sounds, I think this kid could basically erase Gronk.

[JerseyBills]

23 minutes ago, Mat68 said:

Kid is going to be special.

Amen . What a steal..

[richardb1952]

So much speed.  Great tackler.  Bills were very lucky to get this guy plus a QB.  Bills took a big chance when they didn't re-sign Brown, but I understood it as they didn't want to commit a lot of money on a 3 - 5 year contract when he didn't represent what they were really looking for.  Ending up with Edmunds is just unbelievable.  Could be in running for DROY.

[buffaloboyinATL]

At first I was confused when he showed up in #25 in some of the highlights. Now I see that it was an honor that he earned.

 

I am VERY excited to see the impact he has on this Defense!

Edited May 8, 2018 by buffaloboyinATL

[Victory Formation]

He's only 19 but he is going to have big fat Kyle Williams and Star Lotulelei protecting him and keeping him clean and I'm sure Tremaine liked that Harrison Phillips pick in the 3rd round!

[WhitewalkerInPhilly]

19 minutes ago, SWATeam said:

Crazy as it sounds, I think this kid could basically erase Gronk.

I remember something Rex said about "trying to match King Kong".

 

Tremaine might have the speed and size to do it.

[atlbillsfan1975]

The only thing going to stop Edmunds is an injury. 

I just don’t see anything from him that says he can’t be special for a long time. I am a UGA fan and big time lover of Roquan Smith. I honestly think Edmunds  has the ability to be everything Roquan can be. 

[Soda Popinski]

36 minutes ago, Juice_32 said:

His game speed matches or exceeds his timed speed. It is crazy to see him chasing down WR's that easily. I really like the fact that he improved on his weaknesses as the season went on. I think we killed it on this pick.

I don't think you'll see him chasing down WRs that easily in the NFL just because if you're a NFL WR and you see him in your rearview, you're using every gear you have, i mean running like there's a grizzly chasing you.   

[HappyDays]

Edmunds will be great because McDermott drafted him. I have no doubts. If he went to the wrong team he might become just a better version of Zach Brown, but I am positive we'll coach him up and put him in the best position to succeed. We did the same thing with Tre'Davious White last year. He's exactly the kind of LB you need to stop the Patriots offense.

[wppete]

I am blown away. I have never seen a ILB like Edmunds before. He is truly a freak of nature and his physical tools are what you dream of for an ILB. He Just turned 20. If he stay healthy we have a Probowl LB. 

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

36 minutes ago, WhitewalkerInPhilly said:

I remember something Rex said about "trying to match King Kong".

 

Tremaine might have the speed and size to do it.

 

Rex’s excuses made excuses.... 

[DJB]

Going to be such a stud. His ceiling is massive.

[WhitewalkerInPhilly]

Just now, Over 29 years of fanhood said:

 

Rex’s excuses made excuses.... 

Not that I'm here to give Rex cover, but let's face it, when healthy Gronk has always been a matchup nightmare.

 

He's too quick for most linebackers, too big for a safety and he's eaten every hybrid we've sent at him. 

[elroy16]

Great breakdown. Like Juice said, seeing him make adjustments in game after getting beat is great to see. He'll get beat at times, but he's going to make a lot of plays.

 

Before the draft I didn't realize how much of an athletic freak he is. I can't wait to watch him play. This makes me like the Star signing even more and having Phillips there to develop into another block occupying DT. That said, he's even got the length and size to stack and shed guards who do get the 2nd level. He's also basically like a DE when he comes on a blitz, RB's aren't going to have an easy time picking him up. 

 

 

I absolutely love this pick and can't wait to see him out there. 

[baskingridgebillsfan]

he is huge with long arms . He is going to be awesome on passing downs from the beginning .  It is going to hard to throw over the middle with him parked 8 -10 yards deep looking like he is covering the entire middle of the field 

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

9 minutes ago, WhitewalkerInPhilly said:

Not that I'm here to give Rex cover, but let's face it, when healthy Gronk has always been a matchup nightmare.

 

He's too quick for most linebackers, too big for a safety and he's eaten every hybrid we've sent at him. 

 

Jax has cracked the code. 

[Best Player Available]

Edmunds really looks like he is going to instantly make a big impact 

in the league. I cannot wait for the first time he levels Gronk.

Among other things. Great move up by Beane. 

[eball]

1 hour ago, WhitewalkerInPhilly said:

I might have been ambivalent at best about Allen, but Edmunds looks like he could anchor our defense for the next 10 years.

 

15+, baby...he's only 20!

[Kwai San]

The guy is a FREAK in the best sense - so looking forward to seeing him just crash into the backfield and blowing plays up......ladies and genitals?  We have a WINNER!

[K-9]

"... and as the season progressed, his process and execution improved." 

 

Teams are going to take advantage of his rawness and unfamiliarity. And there will be times where his speed and athleticism can be exploited by getting him to over-commit at the snap, but if he can stay on that "improve as he goes" trajectory, the sky is the limit for this kid. Especially if he can get a firm grasp on the mental aspects of the game. 

[The Now Moment]

1 hour ago, atlbillsfan1975 said:

The only thing going to stop Edmunds is an injury. 

I just don’t see anything from him that says he can’t be special for a long time. I am a UGA fan and big time lover of Roquan Smith. I honestly think Edmunds  has the ability to be everything Roquan can be. 

I think he has the chance to be better.  Smith while amazing, is very small and wouldn't be able to cover tight ends like Gronk.  Edmunds might have a chance.

[BillsBytheBay]

1 hour ago, WhitewalkerInPhilly said:

I remember something Rex said about "trying to match King Kong".

 

Tremaine might have the speed and size to do it.

Godzilla..... The balancer of monsters...lol

[simpleman]

I was not happy with this draft because of the excessive cost and risk of the first  round pick, but this is an A++ pick. His upside is huge. We really had a ton of critical  holes we were not able to fill because of the cost of the 1st round pick, but he sure potentially filled one of them. If he performs anywhere close to his potential and can avoid injury. I see a Probowl in his future.

[John from Riverside]

49 minutes ago, simpleman said:

I was not happy with this draft because of the excessive cost and risk of the first  round pick, but this is an A++ pick. His upside is huge. We really had a ton of critical  holes we were not able to fill because of the cost of the 1st round pick, but he sure potentially filled one of them. If he performs anywhere close to his potential and can avoid injury. I see a Probowl in his future.

None of those 2nd round picks were a guarantee to pan out......this was our chance to knuckle down and actually take a QB with potential.

 

.....but we might have to wait a while on that potential.

 

I honestly wonder if Beane and McD were thinking just that.......take a QB who might need to hold a clip board but not give up that other 1st rounder so there was a player that could start and produce immediately.

 

I think the trade off (to start) between Edmunds and Brown is gonna be a wash.

 

Brown.....solid....sure tackler....could not cover and not athletic enough sideline to sideline.  Exploited because of that

 

Edmunds....all the athletism in the world to cover and get side line to sideline.......but undeciplined and young...will be exploited because of that

 

But Edmunds is ours and will get better game by game like Milano did.

[NewEra]

Might be my favorite draft pick in the last 20 years.  Would be nice to have a perennial All Pro MLB for the next 10+ years 

[BuffaloHokie13]

Just now, NewEra said:

Might be my favorite draft pick in the last 20 years.  Would be nice to have a perennial All Pro MLB for the next 10+ years 

And even then, he'd still only be 30.

[Mango]

2 hours ago, Soda Popinski said:

I don't think you'll see him chasing down WRs that easily in the NFL just because if you're a NFL WR and you see him in your rearview, you're using every gear you have, i mean running like there's a grizzly chasing you.   

 

Well the FO fails again. Drafts a Grizzly instead of a polar bear. When will the Bills get it right....?

[Chuck Wagon]

I'm going to remain skeptical about Allen over Rosen, but that almost feels like a bonus pick. If Edmunds hits as a "franchise" MLB and White proves what he showed last year, you'll take that all day in back to back 1st rounds.

 

 

[Soda Popinski]

Just now, Chuck Wagon said:

I'm going to remain skeptical about Allen over Rosen, but that almost feels like a bonus pick. If Edmunds hits as a "franchise" MLB and White proves what he showed last year, you'll take that all day in back to back 1st rounds.

 

 

Phillips too, last year we didn't have a DT who could hold the middle and take on those double teams so the LBs could be free to make tackles.  If you watch the New Orleans tape they walled off Preston Brown consistently and just ran all over us that game.  With Star and Phillips that should never happen this year. 

[K-9]

1 hour ago, Buffalo30 said:

I think he has the chance to be better.  Smith while amazing, is very small and wouldn't be able to cover tight ends like Gronk.  Edmunds might have a chance.

Nobody can cover Gronk with a Brady throwing to him. Nobody. It’s just a football fact we have to accept. 

 

But Edmunds can make it hard as hell at least. And that’s not nothing.

[Buffalo716]

When we traded up to 16 I was pounding the table for this kid!

 

It feels really really good that he is a Buffalo Bill

[Bills757]

2 hours ago, NewDayBills said:

He's only 19 but he is going to have big fat Kyle Williams and Star Lotulelei protecting him and keeping him clean and I'm sure Tremaine liked that Harrison Phillips pick in the 3rd round!

 

Maine had some pretty big dudes playing DT in college for him as well.....Ricky Walker (6'2" 304 lbs) and Tim Settle (6'3" 329 lbs).

 

I'm a big fan of Edmunds; however, if anyone thinks he's gonna come in and dominate right away, you might wanna pump the brakes a bit.  The NFL is a big step up from the college game and Maine had his issues in college with regards to reading plays and guessing.  I have no doubt he can learn and get better.....but it's gonna take a little time.  His upside is huge.....he just needs to get in the film room and put a lot of work into the mental part of his game.  

[NewEra]

41 minutes ago, BuffaloHokie13 said:

And even then, he'd still only be 30.

I remember asking you about Edmunds back in January or so.  Wish and you may receive.  WOOOOO

[ctk232]

4 hours ago, SWATeam said:

Crazy as it sounds, I think this kid could basically erase Gronk.

That was my first thought - I need to see more about his coverage ability, but with an aging gronk and a super young edmunds will make me excited. Though if he lines up at MLB, expect milano to be covering gronk with poyer and or hyde. I really hope we get to see him cover gronk though, or at least top tier TE's to see what his versatility is like.