Chaos Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) I want Darnell Washington for the Bills. Hard to see how we get him though. So looking through measurables and stats for TEs in the draft and came across Mason Fairchild TE. Besides his football accomplishments Fairchlid was a NATIONAL high jump champion in high school. Here is the tale of the Washing vs. Fairchild Tape: Stat Washington Fairchild Height 6' 7" 6' 5" Weight 267 261 40 time 4.64 4.85 Targets in 2022 43 ? Catches in 2022 28 35 Passer Rating when targeted 2022 111.2 148.3 TDs 2022 2 5 Sacks Allowed 0 0 Pressures Allowed 0 1 are two inches of height and 2/10's in the 40 the difference between early second rounder and UDFA? Edited April 10, 2023 by Chaos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 What's his RAS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 He's likely an undrafted free agent when all is said and done. Drafting a promising tight end and signing a guy like Fairchild are not mutually exclusive, but you don't wan to fail to draft a guy because you're counting on a Fairchild type player to improve your team. Thinking like that will get a GM fired eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Michael Mayer from ND would be a good pick if ya want a TE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierra Foothills Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 If he's way way under the radar, does that mean he's on the sonar? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 I’d say the 2” in height isn’t that big of a deal as long as wingspan is about the same. But the .20 of a second is absolutely a huge deal in the 40. Side by side it would be like 5-10ft difference most likely. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills404 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 https://kansas.rivals.com/news/mason-fairchild-focused-on-2023-after-breakout-season Quote The Jayhawks return every tight end from last year… Nice find but sounds like he’s not entering the draft 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 1 hour ago, mrags said: I’d say the 2” in height isn’t that big of a deal as long as wingspan is about the same. But the .20 of a second is absolutely a huge deal in the 40. Side by side it would be like 5-10ft difference most likely. Yep. Shorter and way slower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 2023? You predicting future stats now? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddyjj Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Knew his grandma... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 How about this guy? It's close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santana Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Was Darnell Washington any good? I know his measurables are insane but is he actually a good TE? I watched a few Georgia games this past season and never even noticed him. All that I noticed was Brock Bowers lighting it up weekly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 3 hours ago, Santana said: Was Darnell Washington any good? I know his measurables are insane but is he actually a good TE? I watched a few Georgia games this past season and never even noticed him. All that I noticed was Brock Bowers lighting it up weekly. Measurables are measurables. Jonnu Smith always pops with athleticism, but it doesn't translate to the field. I was pleasantly surprised with Morris tbh, he looked better than sweeney ever did anyway. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 5 hours ago, Santana said: Was Darnell Washington any good? I know his measurables are insane but is he actually a good TE? I watched a few Georgia games this past season and never even noticed him. All that I noticed was Brock Bowers lighting it up weekly. I think the general opinion on him is that he was underutilized as a pass catcher. He seems to have all kinds of potential both as a receiver and a blocker. He is potentially a Rob Gronkowski type tight end, but until he does it on the field potential means a gamble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy Watkins' Rib Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 1 minute ago, BigAl2526 said: I think the general opinion on him is that he was underutilized as a pass catcher. He seems to have all kinds of potential both as a receiver and a blocker. He is potentially a Rob Gronkowski type tight end, but until he does it on the field potential means a gamble. Yep. IIRC Knox was also underutilized at Ole Miss. As well as on this team. I’d be willing to take that gamble on Washington. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Bills have Knox so Washington doesn't make too much sense unless he falls into 3rd or 4rh round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtlBillsFan Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 I like this guy for maybe a 3rd round TE pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Can we dump this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAl2526 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Herb Nightly said: Bills have Knox so Washington doesn't make too much sense unless he falls into 3rd or 4rh round. The only position where Buffalo doesn't have a player who could be labeled a starting caliber player is middle linebacker, and the value in the first round may not have a first round middle linebacker. People are hating on Gabe Davis, but it can be argued that he is a starting caliber WR, even though he disappointed in 2022. The same is true at right tackle in Spencer Brown and running back with James Cook. I wouldn't be opposed to the Bills making their first round pick at any of those positions including TE. If the pick were a tight end, I think it means the Bills tweak their offensive play calling a little to include more two tight end formations, sometimes lining a tight end up in the slot and maybe running the ball a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted April 10, 2023 Author Share Posted April 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Herb Nightly said: Can we dump this thread? Who forces you to click on it. You may want to revise that relationship. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 11 hours ago, freddyjj said: Knew his grandma... Woof! That's my timeline right there. Went through a whole lotta Kleenex on that one.😂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 8 hours ago, Sammy Watkins' Rib said: Yep. IIRC Knox was also underutilized at Ole Miss. As well as on this team. I’d be willing to take that gamble on Washington. Knox was a converted QB learning the TE position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 21 hours ago, gobills404 said: https://kansas.rivals.com/news/mason-fairchild-focused-on-2023-after-breakout-season Nice find but sounds like he’s not entering the draft Not in this years draft......now that is truly under the radar!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 6 hours ago, Special K said: Not in this years draft......now that is truly under the radar!! "As special guest of the Buffalo Bills during this 2023 NFL Draft, I announce that Buffalo selects Mason Fairchild, from the University of Kansas." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I don't believe he was a "national high jump champion ". He did well as a shot put and javelin thrower at state meet and I think somebody made a mistake writing a bio. Dont take something as gospel just because you read it on some draft preview. Try to verify it. He played 40+ games in 4 seasons...where did you see he is playing a 5th year? Is he eligible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugeHeffner11 Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 The Bills should leave Sean McDummy as defensive coordinator and hire a new HEAD COACH! Sean is far from being a good head coach. He stinks when it comes to the Xs and Os. He gets out-coached quite a bit. He is also terrible at clock management. If we had better coaching we would have won at least one super bowl already. (two years ago). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/10/2023 at 5:45 PM, BigAl2526 said: The only position where Buffalo doesn't have a player who could be labeled a starting caliber player is middle linebacker, and the value in the first round may not have a first round middle linebacker. People are hating on Gabe Davis, but it can be argued that he is a starting caliber WR, even though he disappointed in 2022. The same is true at right tackle in Spencer Brown and running back with James Cook. I wouldn't be opposed to the Bills making their first round pick at any of those positions including TE. If the pick were a tight end, I think it means the Bills tweak their offensive play calling a little to include more two tight end formations, sometimes lining a tight end up in the slot and maybe running the ball a little more. Bills should add a playmaker and it could be WR or TE. Could also go OLine at 27 if they think there is a surefire starter there. As for "first round grades " and overall rankings, teams still have to fill needs. If the rankings said the BPA at 27 was a QB,It would be a huge waste for the Bills,obviously,with Josh around for a long time. If you pass on LB at 27,what are the chances of drafting a starting LB at 59 or 91? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 4/10/2023 at 2:26 AM, gobills404 said: https://kansas.rivals.com/news/mason-fairchild-focused-on-2023-after-breakout-season Nice find but sounds like he’s not entering the draft That explains why he is so far under the radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 6 hours ago, buffaloboyinATL said: That explains why he is so far under the radar. This is old news. Even the title was updated days ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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