YoloinOhio Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 anyone have notes on him or watch Memphis? https://nfldraftblitz.com/2019/03/20/lb-curtis-akins-memphis-interview/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 Pro day #s 26 reps 34 1/2 vert 9”11 broad 4.48-4.52 range for 40. 6'2 235 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsredneck1 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 draft analysts......7th round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, billsredneck1 said: draft analysts......7th round Could be anywhere from day 3 to UDFA. Maybe we use a 7th on him. Could use another fast LB, and he’s tall. Not sure how good he is. Edited April 4, 2019 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsredneck1 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 5 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Could be anywhere from day 3 to UDFA. Maybe we use a 7th on him. Could use another fast LB, and he’s tall. Not sure how good he is. i hope they use every pick after the 4th to move up. i'd rather have 6 guys that can make the roster instead of 10 all over the place picks.....not to mention if we can gain another 2 4ths in doing so , that gives us a couple of 4ths to move up with. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 14 minutes ago, billsredneck1 said: i hope they use every pick after the 4th to move up. i'd rather have 6 guys that can make the roster instead of 10 all over the place picks.....not to mention if we can gain another 2 4ths in doing so , that gives us a couple of 4ths to move up with. I think they will try that to some degree, but need a willing partner. 7ths aren’t worth a lot in trades 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 3 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: I think they will try that to some degree, but need a willing partner. 7ths aren’t worth a lot in trades How many times do you think GM’s use the line ‘hey, Brady was a sixth’ , when trying to use late round picks to move up? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsredneck1 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 after the last 2 drafts, i'm fully expecting them to do things no one expected. for me it's impossible to predict these guys, but i like what they be doin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuff423 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I definitely sound like a broken record, but let's keep in mind Beane and McD have found Draft gold all over the place from the early rounds - as they're supposed to - to Milano in the 5th, Taron Johnson in the 4th, to Wallace and Foster as UDFAs - who were listed among PFF's elite. Teller was a 5th - jury is still out but he seemed to make some developmental strides last year. So, while I won't second guess anything Beane and his team do on Draft weekend, I don't know that giving away all picks from the 4th after mean you're necessarily getting a better player either. All of that said, I can finally say after so many miserable years, the Bills have a plan and at least thus far, seem to know what in the hell they're doing....that....is refreshing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Could be another jewel like Millano which is a need as far as a starter is concerned they have done okay filling the void but they need another long term player along side of Millano, & Edmunds to keep them strong at that position for years to come . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Please no. Not impressed at all. He is #7 in the film. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 1 minute ago, wppete said: Please no. Not impressed at all. He is #7 in the film. Astro said on Twitter that the Bills “wasted a dinner” 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOboy Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Pro day #s 26 reps 34 1/2 vert 9”11 broad 4.48-4.52 range for 40. 6'2 235 I've honestly never heard of him, but those are some pretty nice measurables. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Beane and McD seem to know LB's. After Milano, they have my blind trust 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 19 minutes ago, TOboy said: I've honestly never heard of him, but those are some pretty nice measurables. I thought the same, very impressive measureables but watch the tape, not impressive at all. He instincts at LB are not good, not explosive at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 2 hours ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: How many times do you think GM’s use the line ‘hey, Brady was a sixth’ , when trying to use late round picks to move up? A lot. The question is, how often does the other GM buy that line? It probably has the same success rate as an onside kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 1 hour ago, wppete said: I thought the same, very impressive measureables but watch the tape, not impressive at all. He instincts at LB are not good, not explosive at all. They might of taken him to dinner to pick his brain and get some insight into the situation. McDermott and his D staff know LB’s and DB’s . If they feel the kid is worth a late round or UDFA signing then I am all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthomas Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 1 hour ago, wppete said: Please no. Not impressed at all. He is #7 in the film. Thanks for sharing this clip. Yeah i'm with ya on this one, PLEASE NO haha. Maybe it was just a bad game but his reads were wrong, he took wrong angles in pursuit & looked like he was coasting in pursuit, as if he didn't care at all if he tackled a runner or not. No sense of urgency or aggressiveness, no explosiveness & didn't appear to be strong at the point of attack. There was no attack, just a guy on the field going thru the motions. Watching that clip theres no reason whatsoever where I'd pick his name & say hey, i want to draft that guy. I hope he enjoyed his free meal, but I hope thats the last one on us 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 4, 2019 Author Share Posted April 4, 2019 9 minutes ago, atlbillsfan1975 said: They might of taken him to dinner to pick his brain and get some insight into the situation. McDermott and his D staff know LB’s and DB’s . If they feel the kid is worth a late round or UDFA signing then I am all for it. Or even what it’s like trying to tackle Darrell Henderson every day in practice to get intel on him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Astro said on Twitter that the Bills “wasted a dinner” Wow! I wouldn’t select him in a pick up game at the park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 5 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: anyone have notes on him or watch Memphis? https://nfldraftblitz.com/2019/03/20/lb-curtis-akins-memphis-interview/ I wonder if he got a jump shot?? If you played basketball in the Buffalo area early to mid 80s you'd understand 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Maybe a special teams ace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 7 minutes ago, peterpan said: Maybe a special teams ace? Or a smoke screen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 He profiles as a 7th rounder or UDFA, right? I have no problem with the Bills taking a swing on a guy like Atkins if that's the case. None of us has one tenth the football knowledge that the Bills scouts and front office has. How many Bills fans were advocating for Matt Milano two seasons ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 21 minutes ago, peterpan said: Maybe a special teams ace? If the acquired him, special teams would almost certainly be his primary focus initially. He would presumably replace Julian Stanford or Deon Lacey on the roster. If they can coach him up on defense, then perhaps he could be useful on defense. His measurables suggest he could work at any linebacker spot. He's big enough to play SAM or Mike, and fast enough to drop into coverage as a Will. If he's got no football intelligence and instinct, however, none of that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 As a general rule I trust McD's thoughts on defensive players over random columnists and wannabes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 Don't see much on the tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 4 hours ago, brianthomas said: Thanks for sharing this clip. Yeah i'm with ya on this one, PLEASE NO haha. Maybe it was just a bad game but his reads were wrong, he took wrong angles in pursuit & looked like he was coasting in pursuit, as if he didn't care at all if he tackled a runner or not. No sense of urgency or aggressiveness, no explosiveness & didn't appear to be strong at the point of attack. There was no attack, just a guy on the field going thru the motions. Watching that clip theres no reason whatsoever where I'd pick his name & say hey, i want to draft that guy. I hope he enjoyed his free meal, but I hope thats the last one on us I don't have a clue when it comes to evaluating tape on players but this was obvious even to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelingOnYouboty Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 3 hours ago, peterpan said: Maybe a special teams ace? Definitely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turftoe Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 7 hours ago, wppete said: Please no. Not impressed at all. He is #7 in the film. Plays like Jane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Mantis_Toboggan Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 They likely see a player with some exceptional, unteachable intangibles, likely a 6th-UDFA, who they feel could have potential at the next level with the right coaching. (See Foster, Robert). I think it’s the common sense approach to take, load up on the guys with the intangibles you can’t teach and see how many can absorb good coaching and take their play to the next level, that’s how you find those late round gems. Especially when you already have most needs met, worst case scenario the player usually contributes in some capacity on ST. Besides, everybody’s gotta eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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