John from Riverside Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Just curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Makes 2 of us...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Let's see what he can (or can't) do... Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 i HOPE he does indeed become a starter. that makes last year's draft look even MORE impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Chief Navy Pride Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I for one would like to see what he can do... He was a top 5 CB in last years draft so we all know he has talent. I think the best thing happened when he wasn't thrown right into the fire and was allowed a year to play a few downs and learn HOW to play and do things at the NFL level. I think he will be better than we all think because of this and we will have a slight drop off from the play there last year. My 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I'd have no problems with it and I believe the Bills should trust their scouting staff. He was drafted in the 3rd round for a reason and now its time for him to prove it on the field. They need to add a little competition in the middle rounds of this draft, but I see no need to push the panic button and draft a CB higher than we really need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yasin's BILLS Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 No, I think respectivley Terrence McGee should be the #1 guy, Youboty is going to have to prove him self in Training Camp to be the guy at corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I'd love to see him go to the Pro Bowl!...however DJ on Sirius two weeks ago made a point of saying he had confidence Jabari Greer would be at corner. DJ's seen a lot more of both candidates than we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 19, 2007 Author Share Posted March 19, 2007 I say this.... If Yobuty ends up being a reliable starter last years draft will go down in history as one of the BEST ever We may not have gotten a Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, or Andre Reed out of it.....be got reliable young starters at a LOT of positions..... and could you imagine if Pennington ends up becoming a very good player? I am already starting to get excited about the season...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I'd have no problems with it and I believe the Bills should trust their scouting staff. He was drafted in the 3rd round for a reason and now its time for him to prove it on the field. They need to add a little competition in the middle rounds of this draft, but I see no need to push the panic button and draft a CB higher than we really need to. exactly. and as ive mentioned before; not only was he a 1st-2nd round projection last year, had he stayed in school he would probably be THE top-rated corner in the draft this year. same with Ko Simpson, he wouldve been in the top 3 Safeties this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I'd love to see him go to the Pro Bowl!...however DJ on Sirius two weeks ago made a point of saying he had confidence Jabari Greer would be at corner. DJ's seen a lot more of both candidates than we have. could be Greer and Ashton!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheRocks Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 if he can play....why wouldn't we want him to start? i personally don't think he will start from game 1, but i wouldn't be suprised to see him starting by mid-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realist Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 If he wins out the competition in training camp, why not. We drafted him for a reason, get him out there if he's good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fewell733 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 if he is the starter, I will have assumed that he won the job fair and square. I will think - good for him, he can play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Were we prepared for Whitner to replace Milloy? Yes. Were we prepared for Simpson to replace Vincent? Yes. Are we prepared for Youboty to replace Clements? We should be. No doubt Youboty will have to earn the starting spot in training camp, but I certainly feel prepared if he ends up being Clements replacement. I still feel that the Bills will take a CB either in the second of third round for depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I say this.... If Yobuty ends up being a reliable starter last years draft will go down in history as one of the BEST ever We may not have gotten a Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, or Andre Reed out of it.....be got reliable young starters at a LOT of positions..... and could you imagine if Pennington ends up becoming a very good player? I am already starting to get excited about the season...... I'm thinking we haven't heard the last of Butler yet either.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I dont think its as big a deal of some people think, you dont need a shutdown corner in the cover 2, on most plays the Corners just need to keep the play in front of them and come up and make the tackle so as long as he is a good tackler ( and most CBs from Ohio St are ) I think he'll do fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCCEO Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 If we dont draft a corner and Youboty starts and ends up working out, Marv will look like a genius. Youboty moving into a starting role only would mean that we have one less hole to fill. I doubt he starts on opening day as they will probobly have KT start until Ashton proves hes ready. Hopefully we can survive a couple games like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freester Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I say this.... If Yobuty ends up being a reliable starter last years draft will go down in history as one of the BEST ever We may not have gotten a Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas, or Andre Reed out of it.....be got reliable young starters at a LOT of positions..... and could you imagine if Pennington ends up becoming a very good player? I am already starting to get excited about the season...... I don't see it as the best ever. Our defense will never be any good if we can't stop the run. We made a huge mistake by passing on Ngata-he will be a perennial pro bowler and we still are unable to stop the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 In the first preseason game? Sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike formerly from Florida Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I for one would like to see what he can do... He was a top 5 CB in last years draft so we all know he has talent. I think the best thing happened when he wasn't thrown right into the fire and was allowed a year to play a few downs and learn HOW to play and do things at the NFL level. I think he will be better than we all think because of this and we will have a slight drop off from the play there last year. My 2 cents I think it will be obvious by how the Bills draft what they think of Ashton. If they think he is ready or is a real player waiting to happen (which none of us knows like the brass does) we will not be drafting a corner early. If they do draft a corner high, then we got some problems for 2007. I think the strategy of the draft will be to tighten the run and at the same time find a pass rusher. Sound simple enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I think it will be obvious by how the Bills draft what they think of Ashton. If they think he is ready or is a real player waiting to happen (which none of us knows like the brass does) we will not be drafting a corner early. If they do draft a corner high, then we got some problems for 2007. I think the strategy of the draft will be to tighten the run and at the same time find a pass rusher. Sound simple enough? what do you consider "high"? seeing as how we have only 4 CBs on the roster, none of which are clear-cut starters, i dont think it speaks of Ashton's skills if they pick a CB on the first day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike formerly from Florida Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 i dont think it speaks of Ashton's skills if they pick a CB on the first day. That's exactly my point. And we really don't know how good or ready he is until the draft happens. It's all speculation at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBilliever Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I think he'll trade some time with Kiwaukee, probably switch up when we're in the lead or down by a lot to the starting spot. I, for one, would be ecstatic to see him shutting down Plaxico in the home opener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 what do you consider "high"? seeing as how we have only 4 CBs on the roster, none of which are clear-cut starters, i dont think it speaks of Ashton's skills if they pick a CB on the first day. And in fact it might be more of a reflection on the staff's impression of McGee's skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ball'n Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 I would love to see Ashton start at corner providing he is good enough to start at the postition. I think he has enough talent, but all we can do is wait and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdelma Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 What the heck did they draft him, if they didn't think he could play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilsfan55 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 What the heck did they draft him, if they didn't think he could play. no link but i heard on 570 sports canada marv saying he will be the nickle back because of his inexperience in the pro game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdelma Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Smoke screen by Marv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I wouldn't mind. He was suppose to replace Clements when we drafted him last year. Sadly, he was injured most of the season. I say give the guy a chance. That's why we drafted him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koufax Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I don't get the Youboty doubters. The kid can play and will play. Hopefully he will earn it in camp, but he is going to be a good corner and we will only worry about whether it is KT, McGee or a draft pick lining up next to him. I personally hope we don't take a CB before the third round this year, because I think we are going to be fine at that position with some added depth, and we don't need Leon Hall to keep from embarrassing ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Smoke screen by Marv. Ssshhhhh! Got to make Cincy, Jints and Dullass compete to make a trade with Miami to get Hall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Ssshhhhh! Got to make Cincy, Jints and Dullass compete to make a trade with Miami to get Hall. I can't see CIN trading up - if only because they have no 3rd round pick (last year's supplemental draft - LB Ahmad Brooks). You're right about them considering selecting a DB. CB Tory James is out of gas, and won't be retained, and S Kevin Kaesviharn signed with the Saints. Possibly a LB, with Simmons gone to NO and David Pollack out of football with a broken neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 No, I think respectivley Terrence McGee should be the #1 guy, Youboty is going to have to prove him self in Training Camp to be the guy at corner. I just don't know what to say except...Are you trolling? He is asking about the other CB spot. You know how in football most defenses have 2 CB's on the field? I'll move on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I just don't know what to say except...Are you trolling? He is asking about the other CB spot. You know how in football most defenses have 2 CB's on the field?I'll move on now. Geez LabattBlue.....between your avatar and wallbashing, you're a prime candidate for a concussion. Put on a helmet for cripes sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obie_wan Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I just don't know what to say except...Are you trolling? He is asking about the other CB spot. You know how in football most defenses have 2 CB's on the field?I'll move on now. Youboty takes over for Clements. Who takes over for McGee since he can't play zone in the cover-2? Probably will see a CB drafted in round 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Youboty takes over for Clements. Who takes over for McGee since he can't play zone in the cover-2? Probably will see a CB drafted in round 3. Now I'm really confused? Didn't McGee play in the cover 2 last season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Geez LabattBlue.....between your avatar and wallbashing, you're a prime candidate for a concussion. Put on a helmet for cripes sake. haha I was just about to write something along the exact same lines...lighten up, buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill in Livonia Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 If the coaching staff starts him, how can we argue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrite Gal Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 what do you consider "high"? seeing as how we have only 4 CBs on the roster, none of which are clear-cut starters, i dont think it speaks of Ashton's skills if they pick a CB on the first day. I think that the Bills could clearly use some more competition at CB, but what drafting a CB on the 1st day speaks would not be a good thing to do in terms of Youbouty, but would mean not devoting first day choices to bigger needs for this team at positions such as RB (no starters currently on the roster as Thomas is a very good #2 but last gained 1000 yards rushing in 2003 and hit his highest total by starting in about 13 games that season. DT where at best Triplett and Williams were OK last year and we need to find two players to step up alot from these two and McCargo and given that it is a rotation (unlike CB) we can use another near starter to replace Anderson. OG where there are some possibilities to take the other side with Dockery but more competition would be as pivotal on the O side of the trenches as the D side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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