Marcus Aurelius Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 At this point ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 1 minute ago, khlax3 said: Probably not a popular opinion on this board but remind me of kelvin Benjamin. I know he sucked here but he produced his first few years in carolina Didn't Benjamin run a 7.72 40, and have frying pans for hands? 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoMAn Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 I know next to nothing about college prospects, after reading is bio and history, seems like a completely wasted pick. I’m seeing conflicting info. I’ve read there’s a history of drops (the last thing the Bills need), but as a write this, the Bills official website comes on saying he has ‘reliable hands’ with only a single drop in 114 targets. Additionally, it looks like he’s slow off of the line. I have little faith he’ll amount to much in the NFL. Hopeful the Bills personnel department got it right. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 23 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: And BIG! Happy Girthday 🥳 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeBreton Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 His measurables are very similar to Josh Gordon, just sayin! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Listening to his interview he’s got a lot of energy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 1 minute ago, MrEpsYtown said: I think this draft is showing a commitment to improving their red zone offense. Between Kincaid, a monster sized guard and a monster sized wideout? That plays imo. That’s what I was thinking. Goaline situations, I would like to punch it in with a regular RB handoff than having to to use Allen all the time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 8 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: He likely won’t make the 53. But could a position switch be in the cards??? There could be ability with a year on PS to transition into a pass catching Flex TE. To replace Q Morris ? Who blocks more than not ? Lets see what he looks like though camp etc. Maybe he is the perfect PS guy we can all cheer for ? But worth a shot for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 1 minute ago, CapeBreton said: His measurables are very similar to Josh Gordon, just sayin! But how about his lungs? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 4 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: I think this draft is showing a commitment to improving their red zone offense. Between Kincaid, a monster sized guard and a monster sized wideout? That plays imo. Good point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Just now, MrEpsYtown said: I think this draft is showing a commitment to improving their red zone offense. Between Kincaid, a monster sized guard and a monster sized wideout? That plays imo. My theme leading up to the draft and efforts to prognasticate the draft, have revolved around the concept that the Bills weakest spot on offense is in the red zone. ESPN is on top of depth charts. Will the Bills start 6 WRs? 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenosha2Buffalo Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Great pick. Ton of upside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 8 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: Chad Hall is no longer with us. Not meaning he’s dead, he’s with another team. same thing 1 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 8 minutes ago, jaybills said: Gabe is better than this dude. Shorter seems to catch a lot of balls with his body. But Gabe is about to be priced out and off our team after this season, regardless of who is better. Hopefully Shorter can develop. He has a good WR room around him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDubya76 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Watched a lot of Gator football, unfortunately, but he reminds me of a Duke Williams and Featherstone hybrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 This late in a weaker draft taking a shot on a former 5 star recruit makes sense imo. Boom or bust is totally fine here. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionC3 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 27 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: Who knows what a reach is really? A lot of people here were mocking antonio johnson in the first round and he’s still there. So none of us have any idea what teams boards look like. I thought he’d go later based on what the reports were saying, but the reports were wrong I guess. I agree. How many of the guys drafted today will make our team? Maybe two? Nothing is a reach right now. It’s all a crapshoot. And the perfect time to take a shot on someone who has an unusual talent or trait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: Benjamin’s problem was motivation. He seemed pretty motivated to me. Well, at eating food at least. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC in St. Louis Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 31 minutes ago, Srw1525 said: He’s a reach. Has a history though of dropping balls. Time will tell. He had one drop in the last two years. One. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 PS, Brain Daboll will love him 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 5 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: That’s what I was thinking. Goaline situations, I would like to punch it in with a regular RB handoff than having to to use Allen all the time. Good call. This guy can get behind Harris and push him over the goal line. 💪 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Apparently he made the honor role in college so he’s got the brains to go with the body 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 29 minutes ago, WMDman said: As a Florida fan he was very frustrating to watch dropped a-lot of balls Yeah - well, at least he made many happy that opposed him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SectionC3 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: This late in a weaker draft taking a shot on a former 5 star recruit makes sense imo. Boom or bust is totally fine here. This. Take a flier on voorhees with the bonus pick we picked up if he’s still there. Perfect time to take a swing or to bank or for next year. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Looks good on his high light real I just hope he earns a chance & if so they actually use him for more than a decoy . Great size & looks as if he has good hands . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Arnold Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 5th, 6th and 7th rounders are all house money. Choose guys who have the potential to be better pros than they were in college. High ceilings, low floors. If they don't work, who cares, it's a late round pick. 4 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Just call him Shorty….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 He’s got A LOT of confidence 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Just now, djp14150 said: Just call him Shorty….. As big as he is he's not too big for our new guard to not just pick him up apparently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 34 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Looks like Gabe Davis with better hands. Stash on the PS and develop for a year to replace Davis??? We could always keep him as our 6th WR. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Based on his size, he could have value too on getting some reps on running plays for his potential as a WR blocker and still be able to go out on a play action play as well. Something that could be valuable again on key down and shorts and red zone plays. One thing we lacked last year was size and physicality. And when you factor in the kind of bad weather games we can see at home later in the season, getting a guy on the field who can both be physical as a receiver or a blocker could get him some snaps this year if he makes the team. If he has ST value, he should make this roster and might even get some snaps in those big packages. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sven233 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Dan Fetes @danfetes · 9m “I could play tomorrow I’ve been working so hard.” - Justin Shorter 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einstein Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 33 minutes ago, WMDman said: As a Florida fan he was very frustrating to watch dropped a-lot of balls Sounds like he and Gabe will get along well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 5-star recruit Team captain Ideal measurables Fills clear need Checks ample boxes for a 5th in a weak draft. 5 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Round Bust Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Srw1525 said: He’s a reach. Has a history though of dropping balls. Time will tell. nope per Brugler and the Beast (extract from the Athletic) 110 career reception with 6 drops - none this season - missed 3 games due to hamstring injury and opted-out of bowl game, all of which pissed the Florida fans off so that ain't right//// Led team in receptions in 2022 (but not 2023)...yards per reception improved over each of his seasons... STRENGTHS: Impressive size/speed athlete … has the arm length that makes some offensive tackles jealous … linear speed to close cushion and force cornerbacks to respect his acceleration … dangerous in the deep third of the field … tracks the ball naturally and adjusts in flight to high-point the football … stabs with focus away from his body (only one registered drop over the 114 combined targets his junior and senior seasons) … ranked No. 2 in the SEC in yards per reception in 2022 (behind only his teammate Ryan Pearsall) … physical stature helps him overwhelm receivers as a blocker … has experience as a gunner on special teams. WEAKNESSES: Tightly wound, and some of the branches of his route tree are stiffer than others … leggy in and out of breaks, causing him to linger or round off his patterns … comes off the line tall and gives defenders a large target to press … doesn’t consistently use his body to shield or frame defenders downfield … has never been known as a YAC threat over his career … clear your schedule if trying to find forced missed tackles on his tape … disappointing career production and never reached 600 yards receiving in a single season in his five years in college. SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Florida, Shorter was the X receiver in head coach Billy Napier’s offense. One look at him and there is no mystery why he had more stars as a high school recruit than a clear-night sky, but he struggled to find his footing at Penn State and was more of a splashy weapon over his three years at Florida. Shorter has striking speed for his size and is at his best when he can stack coverage and create a vertical runway (75.9 percent of his 2022 catches resulted in a first down or touchdown). Though he provides a large strike zone for his quarterback, his contested catch success should be higher with his size advantage. Overall, Shorter is a one-speed runner with predictable route running, but his height/weight/speed mix is uncommon, and his ball-winning potential will tantalize NFL teams. His fit as a back-end-of-the-roster receiver makes him worth the risk Edited April 29, 2023 by First Round Bust 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, Warriorspikes51 said: Apparently he made the honor role in college so he’s got the brains to go with the body So I guess @Sherlock Holmesmight be interested? 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LyndonvilleBill Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 24 minutes ago, par73 said: He was a bust with two major college programs. May have been available as a FA. This after the baffling Williams pick. UDFA according to Draft Buzz. 🤔 https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Justin-Shorter-WR-Florida 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 34 minutes ago, WMDman said: As a Florida fan he was very frustrating to watch dropped a-lot of balls Are you sure? He caught everything on the highlight reel I just watched. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Anytime the Bills draft the grandchild of a USA Olympian, they'll get no grief from me! 🇺🇸 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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