intimidatortj Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 I was wondering if the Bills had met with Kaiir Elam, and just now COVER1 is reporting he did have a Pre-Draft Visit with the Bills. CB Kaiir Elam, 6' 1 1/2", 191 lbs, arms 30 7/8", forty = 4.39 Kaiir has always been a possibility at 25, but just recently draftniks have recognized he is a 1st round CB. He has good height at 6' 1.5" and ran a really fast forty at the combine (4.39). Here are the Corners (and Safeties) the Bills have been linked to. Beane should be able to get at least one of them: DB Dax Hill - Mtg S Lewis Cine – #30Pre-Draft Visit S Nick Cross – #30Pre-Draft Visit S Kyle Hamilton - Zoom CB Kaiir Elam - #30Pre-Draft Visit CB Andrew Booth – #30Pre-Draft Visit CB Martin Emerson – #30Pre-Draft Visit CB Montaric Brown – Zoom CB Joshua Williams – Mtg CB Roger McCreary – #30Pre-Draft Visit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPoy88 Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 He’s interesting, great athlete. Problem is he can’t tackle. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 6 minutes ago, JoPoy88 said: He’s interesting, great athlete. Problem is he can’t tackle. Is it a can't or is it a won't? Cuz one of those you can fix. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 as a Gators fan id love Elam...although I know this board isnt really a fan bc of his tackling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanticleerBillsFan Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 1 minute ago, WMDman said: as a Gators fan id love Elam...although I know this board isnt really a fan bc of his tackling How was he perceived in Gator country? All I have seen is his highlights. Seems explosive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whorlnut Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 This is getting a little overboard imo…I can’t see McD drafting a DB that isn’t a wiling tackler. Just can’t see it. I know Elam is the hot name of the day, but come on… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Gilmore “didn’t/doesn’t tackle” worked out pretty well. watch his tape against Alabama. He locked down Jameson Williams pretty well. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY315 Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 2 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said: Gilmore “didn’t/doesn’t tackle” worked out pretty well. watch his tape against Alabama. He locked down Jameson Williams pretty well. Some scouting reports of Tre White said he wasn't the most willing tackler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 20 minutes ago, JoPoy88 said: He’s interesting, great athlete. Problem is he can’t tackle. He would be a good CB2 for Indy to complement their CB1 !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Coach up his tackling. He can play press man and is good in zone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 29 minutes ago, CNY315 said: Some scouting reports of Tre White said he wasn't the most willing tackler Tre isn’t a good tackler. His missed tackle % in college was higher than Elam’s elam’s profile is 100% McDermott and he fits a press zone scheme. He’s not consistent wrapping up in his tackling but he is very good in run support and tackles with urgency. I don’t think mcd is afraid of having to develop a corner with this amount of upside And this type of film Alas I don’t think he’s there at 25 4 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 42 minutes ago, ChanticleerBillsFan said: How was he perceived in Gator country? All I have seen is his highlights. Seems explosive pretty well, was stellar his first 2 seasons then played injured his last plus everything our D coordinator touched turned to ***** so 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 I will never complain about any CB or safety move made by the Bills as long as McDermott is in charge. Their moves at those positions have effectively a 100% success rate. Until they get one wrong I will trust their evaluation over anyone. 3 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 I like Elam. If he was playing hurt last year maybe that could explain some of the weak tackling. His coverage skills are great, he’s a great athlete and has great size. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieEm Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 3 hours ago, Warriorspikes51 said: Gilmore “didn’t/doesn’t tackle” worked out pretty well. watch his tape against Alabama. He locked down Jameson Williams pretty well. It all depends on whether his doesn't tackle was him protecting from an injury while he was only getting a free college education. Can be he didn't want to risk his shot at getting drafted by injuring himself while not getting paid. Yes a college education is worth effort but if he's got draftable talent I can understand not going all out risking his shot at a NFL contract. Gilmore just didn't seem like he felt he needed to earn what money he was being paid. He just came across as seeming to feel entitled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blank Stare Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 (edited) I’m in on corner in the first round. Especially with a McD seal of approval. Edited April 28, 2022 by TheProcess 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPoy88 Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 4 hours ago, Simon said: Is it a can't or is it a won't? Cuz one of those you can fix. Absolutely I worded that poorly - as it stands right now amongst draft analysts his tackling is a minus. But that can certainly be coached up if he’s willing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 (edited) I wouldn’t call him a “good tackler” at this point of his development but I don’t see that being a reason he doesn’t go in the top 25. He’s a former WR, he has massive promise. Edited April 28, 2022 by YoloinOhio 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 11 hours ago, CNY315 said: Some scouting reports of Tre White said he wasn't the most willing tackler Those damn scouting reports.... 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzom003 Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 11 hours ago, WMDman said: pretty well, was stellar his first 2 seasons then played injured his last plus everything our D coordinator touched turned to ***** so As a fellow Gator fan, I agree with everything said here. I'd be very happy with him after some better coaching and more experience. He's only 20 yrs old although he'll be 21 when the season starts but very young. Either way and no matter who we get.......GO BILLS!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shake_My_Head Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Looks like it's coming down to either Elam or Hall, if they stay at #25. Virtually all the national draft experts are pointing to Hall being the pick--which makes me think Beane is going with Elam. The Bills love younger players with their first round selection and Kaiir fits that profile. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Yeah predictively I now think the most likely picks at 25 are Booth if his medicals check out, or Elam if not. Both fit what McDermott looks for in a CB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billzgobowlin Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 I would be somewhat surprised if they draft a first round CB. I could see LB, RB or O linemen. Just my opinion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloFan68 Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 This is my vote right here; I predict Elam will turn out to be the best lock down corner of the draft with picks galore. I want Elam & P- Matt Araiza, and other than that, trade away some of this year's draft capital for more next year to replace some of the1 year contracts. Go Bills!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blank Stare Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 How many times can the WGR guys mispronounce Elam’s last name? 🤦♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intimidatortj Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 On 4/27/2022 at 6:43 PM, JoPoy88 said: He’s interesting, great athlete. Problem is he can’t tackle. I think his lack of tackling is a little overblown. I see him making tackles in his highlights....is he blowing guys up? No. But he is adequate in that part of his game. Honestly, Tre White isn't excellent a missile when it comes to tackling. On 4/28/2022 at 10:15 AM, TheProcess said: How many times can the WGR guys mispronounce Elam’s last name? 🤦♂️ Ki-ear ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ManRaid Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 On 4/28/2022 at 10:15 AM, TheProcess said: How many times can the WGR guys mispronounce Elam’s last name? 🤦♂️ Mispronounce Elam? 10 minutes ago, intimidatortj said: Ki-ear ? That's...his first name... Although to be fair I'm not sure if he meant to say first name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPoy88 Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 14 minutes ago, intimidatortj said: I think his lack of tackling is a little overblown. I see him making tackles in his highlights....is he blowing guys up? No. But he is adequate in that part of his game. Honestly, Tre White isn't excellent a missile when it comes to tackling. Ki-ear ? yeah I do like the pick. The tackling issues (which I’ve now heard he’s been working on) can certainly be coached up and fixed so long as he’s willing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blank Stare Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 1 hour ago, 1ManRaid said: Mispronounce Elam? That's...his first name... Although to be fair I'm not sure if he meant to say first name. Last name. Sal flip flops between pronouncing it E-Lim/E-lum (like most people) to E-lom. And he drags Joe Dibiase down with him. I don’t know why it annoys me, but it does. Especially when everyone around him is saying it the commonly pronounced way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 I didn't hate the pick to begin with, but as I hear more, I feel even more comfortable with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intimidatortj Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 On 4/27/2022 at 10:51 PM, wppete said: I like Elam. If he was playing hurt last year maybe that could explain some of the weak tackling. His coverage skills are great, he’s a great athlete and has great size. Let's hope he turns out better than Levi Wallace, and close to Tre White. He has that potential. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehfeuh57 Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 On 4/27/2022 at 6:56 PM, Warriorspikes51 said: Gilmore “didn’t/doesn’t tackle” worked out pretty well. did it? On 4/27/2022 at 6:59 PM, CNY315 said: Some scouting reports of Tre White said he wasn't the most willing tackler He is more willing now but still not technically great at it. He gets injured sometime making an awkward tackle. He is motivated and does get the job done though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted May 1, 2022 Share Posted May 1, 2022 “Can’t tackle” is becoming an overboard reaction. I would love teams to game plan us by running at our corners because their receivers are covered. I think we could adjust to that and that would make the game plan easier. The kid has covered some very good SEC receivers in college. Coverage is hard, and a far more critical skill than tackling on run plays. Like most rookies, our coaches will have to work with him to bring his game to full potential. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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