NewEra Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) When I woke up, I had to check my phone just to make sure this wasn’t a dream. Clelin Ferrell and Daniel Jones taken at 4 and 6? Wow. Just wow. Now I REALLY can’t wait for training camp. Hell, OTA’s. Just wanna see this force of nature running around in the best uniform the NFL has to offer Edited April 26, 2019 by NewEra 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 1 minute ago, TigerJ said: As always, reactions to the pick of Oliver varies across the sports world. Many pundits love it. I guess Andy Benoit (SI: MMQB) was tepid about the pick, saying the Bills already had Lotulelei, Harrison Phillips and Jordan Phillips at DT, and have a more glaring need at edge rusher. With all due respect to Benoit, I think he's wrong. Yes, the Bills need to find a successor to Jerry Hughes at some point and they still aren't getting all they need from Lawson/Murphy on the other end of the D-line, but Lotulelei and Harrison Phillips are one tech guys. Harrison could probably play 3 tech, but he's not going to be as disruptive as McDermott needs his 3 tech to be. Jordan Phillips is a huge 3 tech, and has his moments as a disrupter, but he's not as consistent as you'd like. That means his ceiling may be as a rotational guy. Oliver is potentially the most disruptive 3 tech Buffalo could possibly have, and he's consistent, going hard every single play. Incredibly, Houston played Oliver as a sub 280 lb nose tackle. His job was tying up blockers. He still made a lot of plays, but I think the Bills are looking to get a lot more productivity out of him by sliding him into 3 tech. Completely agree. You just cant not take Oliver there if you're us. He's got best player in the Draft potential and is as close to Aaron Donald, since...Aaron Donald. Jordan Phillips is a very good rotational DT, but not consistent enough to be more than that on a good defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stank_Nasty Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 13 minutes ago, HappyDays said: This article should convince you: https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2019/2/21/18232987/nfl-draft-2019-ed-oliver-buffalo-bills-scouting-report-breakdown-pass-rusher This one clip is what made me fall in love a couple months ago. Made me think of Kyle Williams. He has an endless motor and an elite first step. He will be a nightmare for QBs. before i even saw what you wrote about thinking of Williams I watched the gif and it immediately took me back to the season opener 2 years ago vs the jets when he pressured the qb and then worked all the way back to drop the rb that caught the pass for slim to no gain. HIGH OCTANE BABY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starrymessenger Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 12 minutes ago, JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS said: Ive also seen many articles describing Oliver as the best defensive player in the draft. That he wanted to come here is amazing. He is going to epic from day 1. Winner: The Bills' defensive line: Congratulations, Bills, You got to watch Houston defensive lineman Ed Oliver, the best defensive player in this class, fall to your ninth overall pick, and you were smart enough to draft him. Now, let me give you a bit of advice. Don't do what Houston's coaches did and play him at nose tackle 65% of the time. Instead, make him a 3-tech tackle who can flex out to end, and watch him use his generational combination of power, speed, and leverage terrorize the other quarterbacks and running backs in the AFC East and beyond. Comparisons have been made to Aaron Donald, but Oliver reminds me more of Hall-of-Fame defensive tackle John Randle in his furious, unstoppable style. (Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports) I believe we got a great player but no one with a brain in his head thought he was ever lining up as 1 tech. John Randle is an interesting comparison tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Looking at the kind of speed he has, I'd flex him to DE quite frequently. He's basically the same weight as Bruce. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuSeYiN_NYC Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Put this man next to Jerry Hughes... DON'T put him next to Lawson or Murphy... Oliver and Hughes gonna wreck some havoc side by side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuklz2594 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 can he bulk up and be bruce smith 2.0? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 this is pretty cool 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuSeYiN_NYC Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 34 minutes ago, Coach Tuesday said: He’s a bit country for sure. NYC will be an interesting spot for him. Oliver will bring some much-needed character to the Bills’ D... Jets and Giants players aren't in NYC... They will be residents of Dirty jersey... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said: this is pretty cool Oh, you GOTTA love that! A new fan favorite coming to WNY! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_In_NH Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) I was driving back from vacation listening to Sirius XM. After the bills selected Oliver both Pat Kirwan and Gil Brandt loved the pick but both went on to say he needs to become “coachable”. I guess he complained a lot at the combine about doing silly drills and whatnot. Based on value its its hard to not be happy. Edited April 26, 2019 by mattynh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedingreennc Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Great pick for you guys! I wanted Oliver. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 12 hours ago, njbuff said: One more edge rusher can complete the D. Clowney? 2020 2nd? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuSeYiN_NYC Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Let's hope for a great career... Feed this man BUFFALO... In 20 years maybe his college coach will come on stage to "put on" a jacket ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyBillsFan Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I love the pick. As others have noted he is great value at #9 and fits a need. I also think he is an example of the new type of DT that will percolate through the NFL over the next few years. A little undersized but very explosive off the ball, great hand strength and a knack for creating havoc by deeply penetrating the O-line. I think we're moving away from the days of the behemoth DT's that only needed to tie up space so LB's could make plays. As an added benefit the guy looks tailor made for Buffalo. I love the way he waded out into the Bills crowd to high five & hug folks. Seems like the Bill's brain-trust does seriously look at personality types in making their selections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuSeYiN_NYC Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bleedingreennc said: Great pick for you guys! I wanted Oliver. Y'all got a good one in Quinnen... he's a freak of nature... big man running that fast with that high of a motor is unseen... Idk if he fits the Jets 3-4 system better than he would fit our 4-3 but we shall see... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 19 minutes ago, Stank_Nasty said: before i even saw what you wrote about thinking of Williams I watched the gif and it immediately took me back to the season opener 2 years ago vs the jets when he pressured the qb and then worked all the way back to drop the rb that caught the pass for slim to no gain. HIGH OCTANE BABY!!! I remember in 1990, watching Damien Covington in a preseason game - small, not too fast, but quick to the ball and in on every play. Oliver has that ball-hawking style, too. I'll take defensive players like that any time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, stevewin said: Happy to see them get a DT that can be disruptive and cause some havoc - need to get in Brady's face to be the Cheaters, not just hold the LOS This times 10. Pressure up the middle is crucial against Brady. I am so excited that Oliver is a Buffalo Bill! I absolutely LOVE the John Randle comparison. Edited April 26, 2019 by buffaloboyinATL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 10 minutes ago, Bleedingreennc said: Great pick for you guys! I wanted Oliver. Quinnen is great. In fact, all three of the AFC East teams drafted quality DTs that should hopefully shorten Brady's career a bit! ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeHateMe Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 2 hours ago, BarkleyForGOATBackupPT5P said: Oh yeah! I thought the Dolphins made a fantastic pick themselves from where they drafted. Too bad they're tanking for the foreseeable future. And Fitzriptrip is a bad QB to tank with TBH. Great for at least 4 5TD games of inexplicable dominance Haha so true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 23 minutes ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said: this is pretty cool That is so awesome. And genuine. He’s the anti-Gilmore. 7 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Putin said: How old are you 6? If you include Josh Allen QB.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 41 minutes ago, WideNine said: The Bills scheme will have Oliver attacking the gaps with plenty of added twists and stunts to take advantage of his bend, ability to shed blocks, and speed. Our d-line has too many guys on it now who tend to get tangled up with blockers struggling on the wrong side of the LOS. The main reason RBs were hitting our 2nd level LBs and safeties with a full head of steam. We need players that can be disruptive on the other side of the LOS. Oliver and a few other DTs that went early last night fit the bill. We need to get another disruptive player on the D. I see Winovich, Z.Allen as possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcalbillsfan Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Love the reaction, guy wants to be a bill. A great night to be a bills fan. Got exactly who we wanted and didn't have to trade up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 51 minutes ago, JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS said: Winner: The Bills' defensive line: Congratulations, Bills, You got to watch Houston Wait, let me get my readers.... the font is too small Prisco surprised me earlier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihilarian Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, Norcalbillsfan said: Love the reaction, guy wants to be a bill. A great night to be a bills fan. Got exactly who we wanted and didn't have to trade up. Yea, he went down to the Bills mafia/fans area rather than be interviewed. He looked genuinely excited to be a Buffalo Bill and said he couldn't wait to get to Buffalo. Good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Im very excited about this, even though I wanted Hockenson. Early in the season when it looked like the Bills were a candidate to be a top 2 or 3 pick, I saw Oliver's name pop up everywhere. Seems like the real deal. No character issues or injury history pushing him down. Just some GMs who seemed to reach and some QBs mixed in. In the past, when faced with a consensus pick falling into their lap, it seems the Bills would out-think themselves and get creative. They took they guy they should have and needed. IMO he is going to thrive under McDermott and Fraser. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelingOnYouboty Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 This was the guy I was begging for all offseason. Still can't believe it man. He's not a perfect prospect but for where we got him it's a perfect match. Could be DROY right out of the gate. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Welcome to Buffalo Ed Oliver! Love the pick last night, dude is gonna be a stud for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Loved the pick, love his enthusiasm!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Astro's Grade: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, HappyDays said: This article should convince you: https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2019/2/21/18232987/nfl-draft-2019-ed-oliver-buffalo-bills-scouting-report-breakdown-pass-rusher This one clip is what made me fall in love a couple months ago. Made me think of Kyle Williams. He has an endless motor and an elite first step. He will be a nightmare for QBs. That is pretty impressive. Edited April 26, 2019 by Bill from NYC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideNine Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 5 minutes ago, May Day 10 said: Im very excited about this, even though I wanted Hockenson. Early in the season when it looked like the Bills were a candidate to be a top 2 or 3 pick, I saw Oliver's name pop up everywhere. Seems like the real deal. No character issues or injury history pushing him down. Just some GMs who seemed to reach and some QBs mixed in. In the past, when faced with a consensus pick falling into their lap, it seems the Bills would out-think themselves and get creative. They took they guy they should have and needed. IMO he is going to thrive under McDermott and Fraser. It is ok to like both players. Hockenson did not have to be a terrible, risky, or a "mouth breathing" disaster of a prospect for me to like Oliver more and rank him a few spots higher. I don't get too caught up with position in the draft other than knowing you have to mindful of how competitive it is to fill some roles ( good QBs come to mind), and what your team needs are (not desperation need, just guys that can be plugged into a meaningful role). I also look at whether the prospect is a standout player at their position who has a high probability to step in an contribute. I felt Hockenson was that kind of blocking/receiving offensive talent who could do that for a team with a shorter learning curve than most. Glad he went to Detroit rather than a team in our division. He should be a good player for Matt Patricia. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 26 minutes ago, ShadyBillsFan said: Wait, let me get my readers.... the font is too small Prisco surprised me earlier ikr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Im sure this has been posted in the previous 20 pages, but worth posting again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Just now, DrDawkinstein said: Im sure this has been posted in the previous 20 pages, but worth posting again... At least twice once by myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Just now, ShadyBillsFan said: At least twice once by myself Well look at it again! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, Rico said: Great job Beane, and very special thanks go out to the Lions. Wanted Ebron , Lions drafted him, (plays for the Colts now) wanted Hockenson, Lions drafted him. Lions can kiss my behind... Little under sized but happy with the Oliver pick. Loved his enthusiasm. Edited April 26, 2019 by Figster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iccrewman112 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 45 minutes ago, K-9 said: He’s the anti-Gilmore. I had the exact same thought last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Wasting no time 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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