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RD 1, Pick 9: DT Ed Oliver, University of Houston


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16 minutes ago, elroy16 said:

Talking with Chris Brown.

 

 

 

 

He's such a fun likeable guy. Can't help but smile watching this. He's going to bring a lot of energy to that locker room.

 

Super excited about this pick!

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I love this dude.  Just watched the PC -- he is confident without sounding cocky, and he is sincerely happy to be a Bill.  The guy literally got "bored" in college after his freshman year -- he has been waiting for this moment.  So excited.

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4 minutes ago, eball said:

I love this dude.  Just watched the PC -- he is confident without sounding cocky, and he is sincerely happy to be a Bill.  The guy literally got "bored" in college after his freshman year -- he has been waiting for this moment.  So excited.

Great pick, great attitude

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I didn't really know much about Oliver until I started seeing highlights. Sounds like a hard working talented Buffalo kind of kid and a humble god fearing type of culture fit that this team likes. Ability to start making teams fear our inside again. The kid will upgrade the position in a year or 2 over the 80% Kyle we got the last few years as Kyle was slowing down from his peak. I just hope this kid can play at a weight that allows him to hold up against guys he will be giving up 30 lbs to on every play. Kyle can mentor him on how to deal with that I hope.

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3 minutes ago, Locomark said:

I didn't really know much about Oliver until I started seeing highlights. Sounds like a hard working talented Buffalo kind of kid and a humble god fearing type of culture fit that this team likes. Ability to start making teams fear our inside again. The kid will upgrade the position in a year or 2 over the 80% Kyle we got the last few years as Kyle was slowing down from his peak. I just hope this kid can play at a weight that allows him to hold up against guys he will be giving up 30 lbs to on every play. Kyle can mentor him on how to deal with that I hope.

 

Don't be fooled, this guy has some swagger and edge to him.  It seems like a good combination and he should have every

opportunity to become a leader on the defense as time goes by.

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4 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

I personally really like Maxx Crosby from Eastern Mich. He played in the MAC but he’s really good. They had him in for a visit. Had a great combine. 


Thanks.  Worth a 2nd rounder?

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9 minutes ago, Doc said:


Thanks.  Worth a 2nd rounder?

He needs a couple years of bulking up and learning the position, imo. He’s got athletic chops, but he will get manhandled by OTs until he learns the position and gets stronger. I think he’s a day 3 pick.

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I don't hate this pick, but I'm pumping my brakes... Week-in week-out, he'll be facing talented, experienced NFL O-linemen who aren't scared, or impressed by his college resume.

 

-A world apart from shoving overmatched conference USA (AAC) scrubs to the ground.

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Just now, #34fan said:

I don't hate this pick, but I'm pumping my brakes... Week-in week-out, he'll be facing talented, experienced NFL O-linemen who aren't scared, or impressed by his college resume.

 

-A world apart from shoving overmatched conference USA (AAC) scrubs to the ground.

Worked out ok for Khalil Mack. 

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7 minutes ago, #34fan said:

I don't hate this pick, but I'm pumping my brakes... Week-in week-out, he'll be facing talented, experienced NFL O-linemen who aren't scared, or impressed by his college resume.

 

-A world apart from shoving overmatched conference USA (AAC) scrubs to the ground.

Usually the “weak conference” concern comes into play when you question a prospects athleticism.  Ed Oliver is an otherworldly athlete.  Believe me, his toolbox is going to translate. 

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I just assume this is here somewhere, but I'll post it anyway:

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/winners-and-losers-in-the-first-round-of-the-2019-nfl-draft/ss-BBWiNfR?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=iehp#image=1

Winners and losers in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft

by Doug Farrar

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)
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20 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said:

I just assume this is here somewhere, but I'll post it anyway:

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/winners-and-losers-in-the-first-round-of-the-2019-nfl-draft/ss-BBWiNfR?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=iehp#image=1

Winners and losers in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft

by Doug Farrar

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)

This got me PUMPED.

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54 minutes ago, transplantbillsfan said:

I just assume this is here somewhere, but I'll post it anyway:

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/winners-and-losers-in-the-first-round-of-the-2019-nfl-draft/ss-BBWiNfR?li=BBnb7Kz&ocid=iehp#image=1

Winners and losers in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft

by Doug Farrar

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)

SCHWING!

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OK, finally getting in on this. Love the pick... seems like a perfect fit for Mickey D's D.... 

 

And as far as his personality goes... fine by me. Buffalo needs more fire on defense. 

 

High maintenance..? If he blows up Tom Brady a few times this year, give the man weekly diamond level pedicures and custom peeled grapes for all I care.

 

He'll need those custom fitted coats at New Era in December. Roll out the red carpet, Terry!!! 

 

Let's go D!!!!! #1 this year, yo!!!

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9 hours ago, CaptnCoke11 said:

Greedy has major tackling issues and Murphy is a zone guy only pretty much.  Beginning of round 2 is probably where they should be going. 

 

Wonder if the players will prank him this year and present him with a Bills' jacket to wear on the side line?

 

 

 

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1 hour ago, #34fan said:

I don't hate this pick, but I'm pumping my brakes... Week-in week-out, he'll be facing talented, experienced NFL O-linemen who aren't scared, or impressed by his college resume.

 

-A world apart from shoving overmatched conference USA (AAC) scrubs to the ground.

lol SO basically every player drafted is going to face the same ***** and this year the Bills pick you decide to say that.

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