StHustle Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 We gave up a 5th rounder to move up 2 spots and take Cody Ford in the 2nd round (#38) overall. DK was taken 26 picks later. Tall receiver with 4.3 speed. In his rookie campaign became clear #2 WR for the Seahawks behind Tyler Lockett with 900 yards receiving in a passing attack with middle of the pack production. If you are Beane and could do it all over again, BUT your only other consideration was DK, who do you pick? I ask this cause so many people were down on Metcalf before the draft who now cry about our lack of a big receiving threat (although I believe Duke could have easily played that role but lets not get into that) combined with Cody Ford being a huge question mark moving forward. Interested to see who still has faith in Ford/lack of faith in DK "Tight Hips" Metcalf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Metcalf catches the ball and blocks well. Would’ve been a huge asset here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I was watching this thinking the same thing. Are we watching Gronk vs Troup V2 here. Of all the WR's to come out last year, I wanted Metcalf, but I didn't think he'd last until our pick in Rd2. Well he did and we went with Ford. Time will tell, but so far Metcalf is 10x better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Many people here wanted Metcalf. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddicksTDLeap Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I’d still take Ford. I think he has played really well at RT, and if they decide move him to RG, I’m fine with that too. He’s a tough, powerful grinder. I like Metcalf, I didn’t think he was going to be as good as he has been this year. Honestly, Seattle was probably the best place for him. They have a tremendous S&C department there, and his biggest issue was agility. Having an MVP caliber QB has also been a huge part of his development. I have no issue with these picks. Either would have been a big piece for the future of the Bills. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I still would have taken him at nine and I'd have been right. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familykwi Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, BillsRdue said: I was watching this thinking the same thing. Are we watching Gronk vs Troup V2 here. Of all the WR's to come out last year, I wanted Metcalf, but I didn't think he'd last until our pick in Rd2. Well he did and we went with Ford. Time will tell, but so far Metcalf is 10x better. Given that Ford was a projected 1st rounder and I always like bringing in quality linemen, I felt better that if we passed on DJ, it was Ford at least, but I would have preferred DJ even back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Could have been the thinking was Metcalf was going to last one more round. 26 picks later almost made it. Not sure how effective Metcalf would have been with an inexperienced QB. Easy for him to look good catching passes from Russell Wilson. And who would have been your RT once Ty got hurt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, Real McNasty said: Many people here wanted Metcalf. I wouldn't say many. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 He was my guy, just think if they had read my posts we would have Cooper Kupp and Metcalf. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Just now, RobbRiddicksTDLeap said: I’d still take Ford. I think he has played really well at RT, and if they decide move him to RG, I’m fine with that too. He’s a tough, powerful grinder. I like Metcalf, I didn’t think he was going to be as good as he has been this year. Honestly, Seattle was probably the best place for him. They have a tremendous S&C department there, and his biggest issue was agility. Having an MVP caliber QB has also been a huge part of his development. I have no issue with these picks. Either would have been a big piece for the future of the Bills. Sorry but Metcalf should have been the pick and it is not even close. He was the big WR with speed that this team needed, Ford looks lost out there at times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddicksTDLeap Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 1 minute ago, Joe in Winslow said: I still would have taken him at nine and I'd have been right. Hahahahahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 8 minutes ago, Teddy KGB said: Metcalf catches the ball and blocks well. Would’ve been a huge asset here Yes sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real McClappy Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Just now, Joe in Winslow said: I wouldn't say many. We are many Joe! ? There was def. others as well not buying into his limited route running crap. Dude is gonna be a beast for years to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbRiddicksTDLeap Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Just now, Niagara Dude said: Sorry but Metcalf should have been the pick and it is not even close. He was the big WR with speed that this team needed, Ford looks lost out there at times And so has Metcalf. He’s disappeared for huge chunks of games, and at times has looked lost in run blocking. He’s a good player, and no doubt will get better. But so will Ford. You may not want to believe that, but it’s true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsgoodtime Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, Real McNasty said: Many people here wanted Metcalf. Count me in. Was disappointed we didn't take him in the 2nd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 7 minutes ago, BillsRdue said: I was watching this thinking the same thing. Are we watching Gronk vs Troup V2 here. Of all the WR's to come out last year, I wanted Metcalf, but I didn't think he'd last until our pick in Rd2. Well he did and we went with Ford. Time will tell, but so far Metcalf is 10x better. Yes and i knew on draft night reading various reports on Ford that the Bills reached on him, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 I’m still not sold on him. However Seattle was the perfect landing spot and a big reason for his early success. Russel Wilson creates some amazing chances for his guys. What that said metcalf is better than what many claimed. He’s not our missing piece though. Just my opinion on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Today? Beane would take Metcalf also, problem is he wouldn't be there in the 2nd with a redraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niagara Dude Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Just now, RobbRiddicksTDLeap said: And so has Metcalf. He’s disappeared for huge chunks of games, and at times has looked lost in run blocking. He’s a good player, and no doubt will get better. But so will Ford. You may not want to believe that, but it’s true. Ford was getting killed on plays yesterday while Metcalf is a stud and making plays in playoff game. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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