RyanC883 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 most sacks on our team last year. It's clearly an upgrade/project. But better than what we currently have. Hope we can keep him if he has a great year. If he's not great, little downside (other than opportunity cost if we don't get another FA DE). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 This could be the dark horse great signing of the year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, NewEra said: Eye popping numbers. His arm length is unreal! The 10 yard split blows me away! Really? Only a few WR’s and a DB top that??? At 6’6” and 265#??? 10 yard split: 1.53s – This is the truly astonishing statistic. Obada’s 10 yard split time (which is far more important for defensive linemen than the 40 yard dash) cannot be compared amongst defensive linemen or tight ends, because it’s so much better than his counterparts. In fact, only six prospects at the 2015 NFL Combine ran a faster 10 yard split than Obada (five wide receivers, and one defensive back) . Edited March 25, 2021 by Augie 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 15 minutes ago, Augie said: The 10 yard split blows me away! Really? Only a few WR’s and a DB tops that??? 10 yard split: 1.53s – This is the truly astonishing statistic. Obada’s 10 yard split time (which is far more important for defensive linemen than the 40 yard dash) cannot be compared amongst defensive linemen or tight ends, because it’s so much better than his counterparts. In fact, only six prospects at the 2015 NFL Combine ran a faster 10 yard split than Obada (five wide receivers, and one defensive back) . Really fired up about this signing. 🙏🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont Stop Billeiving Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 6 hours ago, DCofNC said: All things considered, I like it. I would have preferred a longer deal in hopes that he reaches his potential and we get a bargain, but whatever. He’s a helluva athlete, has next to nothing in experience and is producing at the very highest level of organized professional football, so I say he’s worth a shot. Absolutely. Felt the same way about the Darryl Williams deal when they signed him last offseason. Thought there were enough reasons to expect him to rebound and play great so I wanted to lock him up for more than just the one year at low money. Ah well, hopefully he blows up and loves Buffalo and wants to re-sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All I Need is Hope Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I think I read that as part of Addison's pay cut they also voided the last year of his contract. So, he and Hughes are both free agents after this year. So, this signing makes sense from that perspective as well. I wouldn't be surprised either; if they add another EDGE and go EDGE, CB2, DT in the first three rounds of the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 2 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Bills Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Championship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinTheMagician Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 What a story. if this was posted already, forgive me (sorry I can make the below a link, but you can paste in google). He was a victim of human trafficking as a 10 year old child with his sister, left homeless on the streets of London. He has only played football for a few years. I am psyched for this guy. Rivera said "it was an honor to tell him he is on the team" because he takes it serious and practices hard every day. Efe Obada’s Incredible Journey To The NFL | NBC Nightly News - YouTube 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Marlin, thanks for the link. I never heard anything about the guy. Sounds terrible. Glad he ended up ok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 11 minutes ago, MarlinTheMagician said: What a story. if this was posted already, forgive me (sorry I can make the below a link, but you can paste in google). He was a victim of human trafficking as a 10 year old child with his sister, left homeless on the streets of London. He has only played football for a few years. I am psyched for this guy. Rivera said "it was an honor to tell him he is on the team" because he takes it serious and practices hard every day. Efe Obada’s Incredible Journey To The NFL | NBC Nightly News - YouTube This is worth the copy and paste, gang! If I knew how to embed it I would. This guy has an amazing story and is practically new to football. I don’t care what team he plays for, I’m going to cheer for him (unless it’s against the Bills,of course). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinTheMagician Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Check out his letter to Panthers fans. Seems like an incredible young man -- face timed the kids of Panthers fans on his birthday etc. A "fan favorite" according to the Charlotte Observer. Given my tech limitations I can seem to attach it, but you can find it. It is awesome. Trying to embed that too, but failed again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 It's kind of crazy that every single player coming to Bills training camp this year is known for loving football and practicing hard. We have team leaders in every position group. I can't remember ever seeing anything like that before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Bills Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 There you go. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 I really can't imagine why any fan would have a problem with this signing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinTheMagician Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Just now, Southern_Bills said: There you go. Since you are better than me at this, could you post his letter to Panther fans as well? Thanks 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, HappyDays said: It's kind of crazy that every single player coming to Bills training camp this year is known for loving football and practicing hard. We have team leaders in every position group. I can't remember ever seeing anything like that before. It really is pretty unique. It's fun to be a fan right now. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 4 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: There is a story I posted in thread where he was working with trainer during offseason to make it possible to play inside as well Good story. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 8 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Played in 16 games in 2020, starting 1. 5.5 sacks, 1 Forced Fumble, 2 Fumble Recoveries, & 15 QB hits. Hit the Rat in the Ratface and he will become my favorite Bill... well, on D anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Why wasn't this on the NBC Nighty News ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinTheMagician Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 In his highlights there is a sack where he almost kills Brady!😎 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 55 minutes ago, MarlinTheMagician said: Check out his letter to Panthers fans. Seems like an incredible young man -- face timed the kids of Panthers fans on his birthday etc. A "fan favorite" according to the Charlotte Observer. Given my tech limitations I can seem to attach it, but you can find it. It is awesome. Trying to embed that too, but failed again! Marlin, methinks we may have to revoke your “Magician” moniker 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinTheMagician Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said: Marlin, methinks we may have to revoke your “Magician” moniker The moniker is in honor of a certain Bills wide receiver, not a claim to magical powers 🧙♂️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjnick Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Couple of more bargain signing and we are gonna trade all our picks for philly #1 and we take Pitts... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, MarlinTheMagician said: The moniker is in honor of a certain Bills wide receiver, not a claim to magical powers 🧙♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paup 1995MVP Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 4 hours ago, TheProcess said: I said “defense” in my post. Why do people get so sensitive about pointing out their proclivity for former panthers? It’s true. Hyde and Poyer are the last two real impact free agents on defense that McD signed from different teams. And that was back in 2017. Doesn’t hurt to poach from other teams now and then. I am not sensitive. I just get tired of people complaining about McDermott signing guys he used to coach. But I do understand your point. Not real impressed by Addison Butler or Jefferson (who did come from Seattle) last year. Hopefully with a year under their belts in our system Addison and Butler (who I thought started to come on more towards the end of the season) will be a lot more productive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 9 hours ago, Srw1525 said: Another Panthers player! what the effeee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPoy88 Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 5.5 sacks on playing only 40% of defensive snaps? Yeah I’ll take him. Can’t believe so many here are shook because of who he used go play for. Missing the point by that much should be illegal. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Red King Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 (edited) Sounds like a real Process player. I like everything about this signing. Edited March 25, 2021 by The Red King Typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 57 minutes ago, JoPoy88 said: 5.5 sacks on playing only 40% of defensive snaps? Yeah I’ll take him. Can’t believe so many here are shook because of who he used go play for. Missing the point by that much should be illegal. Yeah 400 snaps for that production is quite good. Especially considering he’s only played a few years and didn’t do peewee high school and college ball before going pro 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac2001 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Love the inside pressure with Oliver on passing downs - interesting signing but he seems to make plays and is on the up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 10 hours ago, Srw1525 said: Another Panthers player! Really! C’mon McBeane, you guys weren’t even there when they signed him! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 8 hours ago, Steve O said: Eric Washington (Bills D line coach) was his D line coach & D coordinator in Carolina OK so there is a connection! Forgot about him. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 30 minutes ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said: OK so there is a connection! Forgot about him. LOL He's a big Vernon Butler guy also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st Ammendment NoMas Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 I'm all in for this Effen Obadass! Love his story, drive, character and athletic ability. He will fit right in to this system. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome007 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 10 hours ago, TC in St. Louis said: I find it interesting that we all know everybody's salaries, but it's nobody's business what I make. Which, FYI, is less than the NFL vet minimum. Yeah but what about your signing bonus, bro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, JoPoy88 said: 5.5 sacks on playing only 40% of defensive snaps? Yeah I’ll take him. Can’t believe so many here are shook because of who he used go play for. Missing the point by that much should be illegal. Edited March 25, 2021 by Augie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 I really sense some disruption from this guy. He may feel its the least he can do after what he has been through! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Who ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 37 minutes ago, BillsRdue said: I'm all in for this Effen Obadass! Love his story, drive, character and athletic ability. He will fit right in to this system. Great story !!! I hope one day he’ll tell his grandkids he went from being a homeless child to a good NFL player !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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