syhuang Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Sorry if it's posted: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft06/news/story?id=2428809 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Yeah I read that. What a genius Saban is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obie_wan Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Yeah I read that. What a genius Saban is! 679965[/snapback] his first pick has a broken hip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 his first pick has a broken hip Seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Yeah I read that. What a genius Saban is! 679965[/snapback] Actually, Saban knew about the condition. It's really an indictment of the draft experts who called him the "steal/bargain of the draft," and an indication that maybe sometimes the people in the front offices know more about situations than the draft experts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Actually, Saban knew about the condition. It's really an indictment of the draft experts who called him the "steal/bargain of the draft," and an indication that maybe sometimes the people in the front offices know more about situations than the draft experts... 679985[/snapback] Link? I gotta know more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBob Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Actually, Saban knew about the condition. It's really an indictment of the draft experts who called him the "steal/bargain of the draft," and an indication that maybe sometimes the people in the front offices know more about situations than the draft experts... 679985[/snapback] NOOOOOO!! Say it ain't so! You mean, the people in the war rooms for the teams drafting players don't get all of their information from the media??? Are you saying that they actually know someething that the media experts do not? My world has been shatttered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gross Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Link? I gotta know more. 679989[/snapback] Ummm, that's the indication I got from reading the story posted in the initial post... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 his first pick has a broken hip 679979[/snapback] his QB is a gimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Yeah I read that. What a genius Saban is! 679965[/snapback] So he took with a late pick a talented but injured player who'll likely sit out his entire rookie season rehabbing. And he's an idiot. But when Donahoe used a first round pick to take a talented but injured player who sat out his entire rookie season rehabbing, he was a genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Ummm, that's the indication I got from reading the story posted in the initial post... 679996[/snapback] Oops. RTFA...I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 So he took with a late pick a talented but injured player who'll likely sit out his entire rookie season rehabbing. And he's an idiot. But when Donahoe used a first round pick to take a talented but injured player who sat out his entire rookie season rehabbing, he was a genius. 680001[/snapback] Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 So he took with a late pick a talented but injured player who'll likely sit out his entire rookie season rehabbing. And he's an idiot. But when Donahoe used a first round pick to take a talented but injured player who sat out his entire rookie season rehabbing, he was a genius. 680001[/snapback] It's the media golldarnnit! The media! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBob Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 So he took with a late pick a talented but injured player who'll likely sit out his entire rookie season rehabbing. And he's an idiot. But when Donahoe used a first round pick to take a talented but injured player who sat out his entire rookie season rehabbing, he was a genius. 680001[/snapback] I think it was a very smart pick. This guy was much heralded his first two seasons, and I always wondered what happened. If he can get well and get back tothe form of his first two years, he WILL be a steal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 So he took with a late pick a talented but injured player who'll likely sit out his entire rookie season rehabbing. And he's an idiot. But when Donahoe used a first round pick to take a talented but injured player who sat out his entire rookie season rehabbing, he was a genius. I never called Saban an "idiot" or Donahoe a "genius" for those picks. And Dan Gross pretty much summed-it-up, while I thought that Saban was the one calling it the "steal of the draft." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Monkey Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 I think it was a very smart pick. This guy was much heralded his first two seasons, and I always wondered what happened. If he can get well and get back tothe form of his first two years, he WILL be a steal! 680008[/snapback] From what little I know about it, I wish the Bills had made that pick. Every time someone questions the wisdom of taking a talented player with injure questions in the draft, I think of Thurman Thomas. Injuries can be fixed and heal, talent is something you have to take when you find it. Spending a low pick on such a player should be a no-brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 I never called Saban an "idiot" or Donahoe a "genius" for those picks. And Dan Gross pretty much summed-it-up, while I thought that Saban was the one calling it the "steal of the draft." 680015[/snapback] Which makes me wonder a bit - is Willis ever going to get that stiffarm back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Which makes me wonder a bit - is Willis ever going to get that stiffarm back? He had it back in 2004. The real question is, will he ever regain the form he showed in college? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 From what little I know about it, I wish the Bills had made that pick. Every time someone questions the wisdom of taking a talented player with injure questions in the draft, I think of Thurman Thomas. Injuries can be fixed and heal, talent is something you have to take when you find it. Spending a low pick on such a player should be a no-brainer. 680019[/snapback] B'gals signed the highly-touted C Ben Wilkerson to a UDFA contract with his blasted-apart knee last year. Assigned him to the practice squad. They were very...very sure to give him IR status near the end of last season...can't pluck an IR ps'er. Knee is looking ok so far. He may not play, but a small investment and a bit of luck can pay off from time to time. Rocky Bleir comes to mind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 He had it back in 2004. The real question is, will he ever regain the form he showed in college? 680035[/snapback] (sigh...) Will any of us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 He had it back in 2004. The real question is, will he ever regain the form he showed in college? 680035[/snapback] Right now, I'll be happy if he regains the form he showed in 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipers Hair Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Didn't we draft a guy with Top 5 Talent in the first round who had a totally blown knee? I say a flier in the 7th is a pretty good risk for first round talent.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 So, let's say that he comes back in 2007, missing this whole season. And let's say that perfectly healthy, he only grades out to being a 3rd round pick. So Saban traded a 2006 7th for a 2007 3rd, in essence, and we're bashing him for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 So, let's say that he comes back in 2007, missing this whole season. And let's say that perfectly healthy, he only grades out to being a 3rd round pick. So Saban traded a 2006 7th for a 2007 3rd, in essence, and we're bashing him for it? 680206[/snapback] Of course we would. Haven't you been reading this board lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 He was only a 7th rounder? Okay I take back what I said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkady Renko Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 So he took with a late pick a talented but injured player who'll likely sit out his entire rookie season rehabbing. And he's an idiot. But when Donahoe used a first round pick to take a talented but injured player who sat out his entire rookie season rehabbing, he was a genius. 680001[/snapback] Interesting how he also was a genius then even though it seemed like McGahee was picked earlier than slotted. Even now, I don't think it was such a genius pick. The Bills were 8-8 that season. Picking a player that could have been full-strength the following season should have been the focus in that situation. That was a pick of a playoff team, not a team-at the time-seemingly close to making the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Rod Wright was damn good at Texas. If he can regain his form, he'll be worth a 7th round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Rod Wright was damn good at Texas. If he can regain his form, he'll be worth a 7th round pick. 680294[/snapback] Vince Young likes Barbie dolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandius Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 So, let's say that he comes back in 2007, missing this whole season. And let's say that perfectly healthy, he only grades out to being a 3rd round pick. So Saban traded a 2006 7th for a 2007 3rd, in essence, and we're bashing him for it? 680206[/snapback] Exactly. It was a good pick. Lot of upside, very little downside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 hey for a 1st round talent i'd use a 7th round pick on a guy and wait a year. and what the hell are we as bills fans to make fun of this when we used a 1st round pick not a 7th, and waited a year (mcgahee) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobillsinytown Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 I think Saban was smart. He doesn't give up anything, and gets a lot of potential. I also think he's showing a lot of confidence in his medical staff, who will be very involved in the kid's rehab. Ultimately, it's a crapshoot because the kid will be out of action for a while, but then again everybody thought Thurman was done after tearing up his knee, and the Oilers let Tasker go partly because they thought his knee was bad. So, why not take a chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 So he took with a late pick a talented but injured player who'll likely sit out his entire rookie season rehabbing. And he's an idiot. But when Donahoe used a first round pick to take a talented but injured player who sat out his entire rookie season rehabbing, he was a genius. 680001[/snapback] Sometimes, you make too much sense...other times....I dunno! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Vince Young likes Barbie dolls. 680300[/snapback] Thats okay, I heard that you humped barbie dolls in your young age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER07 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 A torn rotator cuff is not a career threatening injury for a DT. Only giving up a 7th, Saban will be having the last laugh if Wright plays anything like he is capable of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 My good friend's sister-in-law who lives in Galveston was hit-on by VY about 6 months ago. He called her several times and even left a message on her cell phone, that she's kept to this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of BiB Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Thats okay, I heard that you humped barbie dolls in your young age. 680439[/snapback] Crap. Who let that one out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Crap. Who let that one out? 680775[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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