WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 31 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said: Me too, he seems like such a great fit here. Just on measurables, he would be a project that would finish out what we need in a receiver corps. Brown and Foster are nice Deep ball burners, and Beasley is one of the best posession receivers in the game right now IMHO but we still dont have that lockdown #1. It would be a project, but I would be worth a sixth or even better a 7th. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 I am in disbelief that he has lasted to this point. Measurables, intangibles and production. What am I missing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNorwoodStrangler Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 I dont think he makes it past Pittsburgh.. He would be a really nice 7th rounder tho.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 24 minutes ago, WhitewalkerInPhilly said: Just on measurables, he would be a project that would finish out what we need in a receiver corps. Brown and Foster are nice Deep ball burners, and Beasley is one of the best posession receivers in the game right now IMHO but we still dont have that lockdown #1. It would be a project, but I would be worth a sixth or even better a 7th. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 23 minutes ago, MiltonWaddams said: I am in disbelief that he has lasted to this point. Measurables, intangibles and production. What am I missing? That none of us are real talent evaluators? 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, Binghamton Beast said: That none of us are real talent evaluators? This is an accurate and fair estimation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 UDFA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 He is free now but if the Bills sign him, he has an uphill battle to make the roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Binghamton Beast said: That none of us are real talent evaluators? Except all the “real” talent evaluators had him projected to be drafted too...so there’s that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 14 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said: Except all the “real” talent evaluators had him projected to be drafted too...so there’s that. You mean prognosticators. The real talent evaluators are currently employed by NFL teams...except for Mayock. That guy drafts like he is still on NFLN and can surprise people with his picks with no ramifications.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 4 minutes ago, MiltonWaddams said: You mean prognosticators. The real talent evaluators are currently employed by NFL teams...except for Mayock. That guy drafts like he is still on NFLN and can surprise people with his picks with no ramifications.. Scouts had a draftable grade on him too though, that’s who I’m referencing. But when you’re a 5th round prospect nothing is for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 2 hours ago, MiltonWaddams said: I am in disbelief that he has lasted to this point. Measurables, intangibles and production. What am I missing? Separation skills. It is the reason Butler fell, the reason Harmon fell and the reason Sills went undrafted. There are two things NFL scouts look for first and foremost with receivers - Can they separate and do they catch the ball? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Joe Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 Got our guy eventually !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 On 4/25/2019 at 12:14 PM, NewEra said: Great story. Nice player. I’d love to grab him rd 4, but I think he’s going 3rd. Or UDFA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 (edited) BOOM!!! Called this as a guy to watch for to us as this kid seemed like a Beane and McD player all the way! And now he gets his shot with the Bills as he has been signed!!!! 33 TDs in the only 2 years he’s ever played WR as he started as a QB. Got to love that as an UDFA Edited April 27, 2019 by Alphadawg7 7 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Alphadawg7 Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 1 minute ago, Reed83HOF said: Or UDFA What a steal right! Most mocks had him rounds 3 to 5. I kind of thought a run on WRs was going to be rampant in rounds 2 through 4 so thought he could go in there somewhere. Thrilled to get him as an UDFA. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 On 4/25/2019 at 3:11 PM, Alphadawg7 said: The "Lebron James of football" - David Sills! Man is this guys story pretty incredible. His journey to where he is now is amazing and this kid screams McD and Beane type player. If we don't go WR in first 2 rounds, this is a name I would watch for later over the next few rounds. He is just starting to tap into his skills as a WR too, lots of upside. http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/20923614/west-virginia-david-sills-7th-grade-phenom-failed-qb-elite-receiver Alphadamus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Formerly Allan in MD Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 7 hours ago, Buffalo Bills Fan said: He looks pretty good. His play reminds me of Adam Thielen. Really impressed by David play. Please be Adam Thielen II. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reed83HOF Posted April 27, 2019 Share Posted April 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said: What a steal right! Most mocks had him rounds 3 to 5. I kind of thought a run on WRs was going to be rampant in rounds 2 through 4 so thought he could go in there somewhere. Thrilled to get him as an UDFA. Nice call man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted April 27, 2019 Author Share Posted April 27, 2019 I’m telling y’all this kid ain’t no normal UDFA. I think he could be a big camp surprise. He reminds me of Jordy Nelson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Still wanted a receiver earlier but nice pick up. I worry about him getting separation and WVU’s offense was gimmicky but he has excellent ball skills (?). 6 minutes ago, Alphadawg7 said: I’m telling y’all this kid ain’t no normal UDFA. I think he could be a big camp surprise. He reminds me of Jordy Nelson I see the Nelson comparison but Nelson was a much better athlete. I think Stills might be the really good player who just isn’t good enough physically for the nfl but he definitely has a chance because he brings a different skill set here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Mantis_Toboggan Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Really hope this kid ends up being a diamond in the rough, would be great to hear “Allen to Sills, Touchdown Bills!!!” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Love it ! Sills is a player 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 31 minutes ago, Reed83HOF said: Or UDFA Hell yeah! Nice signing. Seems like the coaches don’t think there’s room for another wr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comebackkid Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Dude! That boy has skills! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Foster and Stills as UDFA. And Levi Wallace. clearly ppl want to play here. And good gets by Beane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 On 4/25/2019 at 3:11 PM, Alphadawg7 said: The "Lebron James of football" - David Sills! Man is this guys story pretty incredible. His journey to where he is now is amazing and this kid screams McD and Beane type player. If we don't go WR in first 2 rounds, this is a name I would watch for later over the next few rounds. He is just starting to tap into his skills as a WR too, lots of upside. http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/20923614/west-virginia-david-sills-7th-grade-phenom-failed-qb-elite-receiver Good call... hope this cat makes the team 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightning21 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 On 4/25/2019 at 3:39 PM, MrEpsYtown said: I love his game. he's really smart and understands routes and what the quarterback is thinking. He finds spots. He's like a huge Cole Beasley. He's also really good with contested catches and in the red zone. One of my draft crushes. Well we got hock 2.0 in knox said some media guy now we got sills. Not bad. Hope he makes the team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Alphadawg7 said: BOOM!!! Called this as a guy to watch for to us as this kid seemed like a Beane and McD player all the way! And now he gets his shot with the Bills as he has been signed!!!! 33 TDs in the only 2 years he’s ever played WR as he started as a QB. Got to love that as an UDFA He actually played WR at WV for 3 years... after he broke his knuckle as a JR In HS , WV offered him as a WR he went there as a freshmen but wanted to still play QB... so he went to Community college he didn’t get any D1 offers so he went back to WV for 2 years 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 So happy about this signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Wow! I'm stoked! It's tough to crack a roster as an UDFA, and he is a project but it's now incredibly low risk high reward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 So odd why he didnt get drafted. I would have bet decent money he would be gone by the 6th round (at the latest). Oh well. GL kid and play with a chip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Love this signing! I can’t believe we signed this guy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 2 hours ago, C.Biscuit97 said: Still wanted a receiver earlier but nice pick up. I worry about him getting separation and WVU’s offense was gimmicky but he has excellent ball skills (?). I see the Nelson comparison but Nelson was a much better athlete. I think Stills might be the really good player who just isn’t good enough physically for the nfl but he definitely has a chance because he brings a different skill set here. I’ve linked once or twice an article about an nba GM that doesn’t let his scouts compare guys (particularly non-traditional races for a position) to other guys of that race. Because even professional scouts jump straight to jordy Nelson, Edelman and welker for white receivers as an example. Or as we saw, with a black qb. its not so much a knock on the discussion but popped to mind as even scouts struggle to do cross race comparisons. I’d be curious to see some more comparables that aren’t a “less athletic Nelson” or thielen 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Nice pickup. I just wonder why they didn’t take him at 6 or 7? Seems like we typically have more UDFAs on the team than players from 6 and 7 combined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bob in STL said: Nice pickup. I just wonder why they didn’t take him at 6 or 7? Seems like we typically have more UDFAs on the team than players from 6 and 7 combined. Beane must have had pretty good intel that he would not be drafted and that he was likely to sign with them which allowed them to use picks on other guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, aceman_16 said: So odd why he didnt get drafted. I would have bet decent money he would be gone by the 6th round (at the latest). Oh well. GL kid and play with a chip! Happens every year with a few highly mocked WRs it seems. I think it’s just a matter of #16 and #20 off the board at we being such a slim margin but only so many will be picked and by day 3 there’s a lot of dumb luck with fit, and scouts trying to grab pet project guys they fell for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IgotBILLStopay Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Alphadawg7 said: BOOM!!! Called this as a guy to watch for to us as this kid seemed like a Beane and McD player all the way! And now he gets his shot with the Bills as he has been signed!!!! 33 TDs in the only 2 years he’s ever played WR as he started as a QB. Got to love that as an UDFA Nice call! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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