Logic Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 For those who didn't love the value of the Bernard pick -- I am one such person -- the value they got with Shakir should help make up for it. Just switch Shakir and Bernard in your brain and BOOM, problem solved! 5 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 This is my favorite pick by the Bills so far. Excellent value in the 5th and would be a great addition to 4-wr sets. He's excellent in getting yards after the catch and could be deadly on quick screen passes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKBillFan Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 (edited) Nice pick for a fifth rounder; like it! And sensible trading as well. Fells like Bernard went a round early and Shakir at least one round late; with it evening up I feel better about the former now too. Edited April 30, 2022 by UKBillFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norcalbillsfan Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Saw this dude consistently mocked in the 3rd. Might be my favorite pick, as a Boise state fan I watched the broncos just put the ball in this guy's hands cuz he just makes things happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffblue Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Excellent pick here by Beane 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Buddy is a huge boise st fan and a packers fan. He’s pissed the packers didn’t get this guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket94 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Kind of moves like McKenzie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 1 minute ago, Logic said: My Lindy's Draft guide magazine is incredibly complementary of him. I'll transcribe his scouting report: Strengths: Highly versatile and lined up at flanker, inside at slot, and in the backfield. Impressive initial quickness at the line of scrimmage to gain freedom from press coverage, coordinating light feet with active, surprisingly strong hands to sway away dfeenders. Good agility and acceleration as a route runner, shaking defenders to consistently create separation. Keeps working as the play progresses. Quality receiver in the improvisational game, adjusting on the fly and coming back to the ball. Can catch with his body instead of hands but shows toughness after the catch. Willing to lower his shoulder and use leg drive to finish plays. Good vision and courage in traffic. Experience returning punts and kickoffs. Weaknesses: Well-distributed musculature but overall average size for the position. Quicker than he is fast, projecting better inside than outside. If used outside, average size and speed will be bottled by NFL competition. Played so many roles at Boise State that Shakir will enter the NFL a bit raw as a route runner. Many receptions on screens, dump offs and zone-drags. Too many double catches. More of a pest than a punisher as a blocker. Pro Comparison: Diontae Johnson, Steelers -- Cat-quick, courageous, and stronger than he looks, Shakir is precisely the type of versatile receiver and jet-sweep weapon NFL teams are chasing. It wouldn't be a surprise to see Shakir emerge as a quarterback's security blanket in much the same way the slightly smaller Johnson has for the Steelers. Rating: 7.2/10 -- Above Average Starter Similar to most of the others with the exception of the route-running e v a l. Most say he a very good route running WR. Also good to see both punt and kickoff return experience 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Warcodered Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 10 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: That play was sexy as hell, making people miss, staying on his feet, and then finishing it by running someone over. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Mantis_Toboggan Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 I love the way Beane drafts, dude just gets it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enemarty Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, HappyDays said: I bet if we had drafted Shakir in the 3rd round and Bernard in the 5th round the consensus opinion on this board would be more positive. Could not agree more. So much of the concern appears to come from the perspective that we are in a competition to get an A grade in the Sunday morning draft report. Beane is concerned about making the team stronger. In round 3, he could find an OL for the future, but he has been tinkering with OL in FA, so maybe that can wait. Or he could go speedy WR, or he could look to strengthen the LBs, and the list goes on. All needs, it's just how to go about it. He opts to find a backup (at least for now) for Matt with what looks like possibly a Matt clone. Outside of 13 secs and other season-ending moments, for me, when Matt went down two years ago, my stomach dropped. And remember, for a game or two, it did not look like AJ was going to be the answer. When he grabs Bernard, he addresses that need and starts a run at the position. Hmm. Then he sneaks up and grabs Shakir, who many grade much higher. Over the last few years, every time a drumbeat starts that Beane is over his skis, he suddenly comes back with another wizard move. Edited April 30, 2022 by Enemarty spelling 3 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MAJBobby Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Another over 8 on the RAS score with an Elite Score on Speed Composite. Love the athletes we are getting in this draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Big Blitz Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 More good YAC or RAC metrics/numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VW82 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Hello future (current?) slot receiver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, HappyDays said: Man I hate Boise States home game camouflage jerseys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Hucklebuck Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 There we go Bills! I didn’t think he would make it, but enough speed, enough size, enough production. To me, this puts a face lift on the entire draft, getting two weapons for Allen. And as a whole, athletes all around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Anyone have a link to the ESPN coverage of the pick? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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McBean Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Bills saw we were a league low in YAC and signed Crowder and Howard, then drafted Cook and Shakir… Allen should have about 50-100 more easy yards per game in the passing attack with these roster moves. 4 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JimBob2232 Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Never heard of him. LOVE THE PICK!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 19 minutes ago, HappyDays said: I bet if we had drafted Shakir in the 3rd round and Bernard in the 5th round the consensus opinion on this board would be more positive. Agree! Now let's get them in camp and on the field. Draft status means nothing now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 "A coach's dream, combining competitive nature, exciting versatility and elite character on and off the field." This is a Beane pick through and through. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 (edited) Bills Offense Skill Positions Depth Chart: RB: Singletary Cook Duke Moss WR: Diggs Davis Crowder McKenzie Shakir Stevenson Kummerow Hodgins TE: Knox Howard Sweeney Edited April 30, 2022 by Big Blitz 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Now get me a Nice IOL in the 6th. Any I am very happy with this draft. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 22 minutes ago, Logic said: Only gave up one sixth Classic Beane move…..pick up extra late picks to move around and get your guy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Just now, MAJBobby said: Now get me a Nice IOL in the 6th. Any I am very happy with this draft. I'd like two, honestly. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Let's just pretend Beane drafted Shakir in the 3rd and Bernard in the 5th to make everyone happier. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 Really great pick!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Carrying seven WRs last season was a luxury that won't likely be repeated this season. And suffice to say there will be some stout competition for those deeper spots. If Shakir shows aptitude at K/PR, we may have seen the last of Stevenson. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GolfandBills Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 11 minutes ago, NickelCity said: Anyone have a link to the ESPN coverage of the pick? You care what those woke ESPN clowns have to say? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Round Bust Posted April 30, 2022 Share Posted April 30, 2022 25 minutes ago, BillsFan4 said: From Burgler’s draft Beast: STRENGTHS: Polished route runner ... uses hesitation and timing to lull defenders and shake loose at the top of routes ... doesn’t give away his route path too early ... natural hands-catcher and snatches well in stride ... can twist his body to make midair adjustments ... accounted for a first down or touchdown on 75.3 percent of receptions ... quick first step to escape press or threaten defenders after the catch ... much tougher than he looks, and can take hits over the middle while finishing catches ... one of two permanent team captains in 2021, and coaches call him “selfless” and a “true” team guy ... averaged 8.0 yards per punt return (23/184/0) and 23.8 yards per kick return (8/190/0) ... also had 71 carries and five pass attempts over his career ... finished his career No. 5 in school history in catches (208) and No. 4 in receiving yards (2,878). WEAKNESSES: Quicker-than-fast, and lacks ideal long speed (doesn’t consistently play up to his timed speed) ... flashes some elusiveness, but missed tackles were infrequent on film ... shorter arms, and needs to add more bulk to his frame ... aggressive NFL cornerbacks will be able to out-muscle him mid-route ... will attempt to trap the ball or run before securing it, leading to easy drops ... has the same number of career drops (20) as touchdown catches (20) ... half-hearted blocker on screens and in the run game. SUMMARY: A three-year starter at Boise State, Shakir was the H receiver in offensive coordinator Tim Plough’s offense, lining up primarily in the slot. One of the most prolific receivers in school history, he averaged 121.5 all-purpose yards during his junior and senior seasons, which was No. 1 in the Mountain West Conference over that span. While he isn’t a true burner, Shakir skillfully uses gear control to set up defenders and create pockets of separation with his short-area quickness. He has terrific body control, which is evident in his routes, at the catch point and as a ball carrier. Overall, Shakir has average triangle numbers, but he is a crafty route runner with excellent hand-eye coordination and adjustment skills. He projects best in the slot and can handle return responsibilities. GRADE: 4th Round just to add...father was career USMC Master SGT, moved around of course, have to like his inherited sense of responsibility and discipline... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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