bills_fan Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Since Posey's contract is up after next year, and we spent a 3rd round pick on Crowell, does anyone see Crowell stepping into the starting lineup next year? Can he play in the NFL, and by play, I mean be a bit of a playmaker? I'm not sure he ever had a chance. Any thoughts from the LB gurus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 he was a stud in college but then again so was his brother Germaine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffBills#1 Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 We should have taken Jason Whitten with our 3rd pick instead of trading down to get Crowell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 he was a stud in college but then again so was his brother Germaine 297972[/snapback] No brother named Germaine ever amounts to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 I am actually hoping that Crowell pushes Posey out of the lineup by seasons end.... That would be the perfect situation....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCCEO Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 I dont know if he was a stud in college or not but i know he ran slow (like a 4.75), but was reputed as being somewhat speedy anyhow. Ill see if i can find a predraft report on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCCEO Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 This is what scounts inc. says: Name: Angelo Crowell Position: Linebacker Grade: 61 | Key Alert: Y Comment: Crowell is a quicker than fast tweener ILB/OLB. He is a little bit undersized as a MLB but that's the position he has the most upside because he has the agility, toughness and speed to become a very good backup and an outside chance of becoming a starter if his recognition skills, diagnose and angles improve greatly. Speed also gets him into some trouble in coverage when he's forced to turn and run. He is quick and has very good COD skills in the short-to-intermediate zones, but he's one of those LB's that will really struggle to open his hips to turn and run with faster RBs in man-coverage. He is very average as a blitzing linebacker. Lacks closing burst to the quarterback and is very average in terms of his pass rush moves once he's reached at the LOS. Also lacks great size. He may never be a starter in the NFL, but he has the quickness, athleticism, instincts and toughness to contribute on special teams and to develop into a great backup if he can regain his confidence and do a better job of adjusting in '04. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 If I remember correctly, Crowell is primarily a MLB. I think Haggan was the OLB depth before he was released/not re-signed. I think TD tries for some OLB depth in the later rounds or in UDFAs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCCEO Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 Also i think the current regime likes what theyve seen from stamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In space no one can hear Posted April 6, 2005 Share Posted April 6, 2005 We should have taken Jason Whitten with our 3rd pick instead of trading down to get Crowell. Witten was drafted BEFORE our original pick in the third round. We should have traded UP to get him. Especially because it has been reported that when our FIRST round choice was made we were deciding between McGahee, Kelsay and Witten. With a a mid first round grade on Witten....I'm surprised we did not try to trade up to get him when he fell to the third round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary owen Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 No brother named Germaine ever amounts to much. 297975[/snapback] That may be a plus if your brother's name is Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 We should have taken Jason Whitten with our 3rd pick instead of trading down to get Crowell. Witten was drafted BEFORE our original pick in the third round. We should have traded UP to get him. Especially because it has been reported that when our FIRST round choice was made we were deciding between McGahee, Kelsay and Witten. With a a mid first round grade on Witten....I'm surprised we did not try to trade up to get him when he fell to the third round. I know. Never figured that one out. Hell they traded-up to get Denny, and it would have cost just a day 2 pick to move up enough to get Witten! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Toboggan M.D Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 We didnt resign Mario Haggan? I never saw any news of him not being resigned or was released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 We didnt resign Mario Haggan? I never saw any news of him not being resigned or was released. 298044[/snapback] Haggan is in the last year of a 3 year contract he signed asa rookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Days Lois & Clark Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 My guess is that he will be a free agent before we see him on the field Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Haggan is in the last year of a 3 year contract he signed asa rookie. 298049[/snapback] Crap. I was thinking of Stevenson. Haggan's been a ghost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britbillsfan Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 We should have taken Jason Whitten with our 3rd pick instead of trading down to get Crowell. Witten was drafted BEFORE our original pick in the third round. We should have traded UP to get him. Especially because it has been reported that when our FIRST round choice was made we were deciding between McGahee, Kelsay and Witten. With a a mid first round grade on Witten....I'm surprised we did not try to trade up to get him when he fell to the third round. 297992[/snapback] Is it possible TD did try to make a move on Witten but could not find anyone willing to do so? Once the first two rounds are over the coverage does drop quite a bit and these things do not always get reported. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Crowell has played very well on ST's. He's the backup on the weakside to Spikes. Stamer is the backup on the strongside to Posey. If the issue is someone pushing Posey, then Stamer is the guy to step up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_wag Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Since Posey's contract is up after next year, and we spent a 3rd round pick on Crowell, does anyone see Crowell stepping into the starting lineup next year? Can he play in the NFL, and by play, I mean be a bit of a playmaker? I'm not sure he ever had a chance. Any thoughts from the LB gurus? 297969[/snapback] posey is actually signed through the following season -- 2006........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted April 7, 2005 Author Share Posted April 7, 2005 OK, is Stamer the answer then? I think we could use more playmaking out of that OLB slot. And Posey is making some $$, which we will need to re-sign the rest of our D in the Armageddon 06 offseason. So, do you think that Stamer could step up and be a bit of a playmaker from that slot? Not sure he has the speed, but he does have the guts. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted April 7, 2005 Share Posted April 7, 2005 Good question, I was about to ask about him. I know he does pretty well on special teams...but how serviceable is he really as a second stringer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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