ROCCEO Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Bills | Meachem to visit Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:31:03 -0700 KFFL has learned the Buffalo Bills will meet with Tennessee WR Robert Meachem April 3. To all those who are gonna come out and say that this isnt a big deal why does it deserve its own thread, I say, at this point in the offseason not much is a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Well you beat Tipster to it....he must be overly sedated from those pills Dr. Z gave him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Capolupo Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 I would have a hard time justifying this pick to myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Meachem will be the 2nd receiver taken after Calvin Johnson due to his speed but too luxury imo unless he's by some weird happening available in the 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadBuffaloDisease Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 I would have a hard time justifying this pick to myself. Duh. The best defense is a good offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCCEO Posted March 29, 2007 Author Share Posted March 29, 2007 If we were able to address our other needs in later rounds i would be fine with this pick. The absense of a physicl presense at WR was noticeable this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 If we were going to go offense outside of RB in the first round, I would much prefer Greg Olsen. We could eliminate the need for a fullback. Play two TEs as our base offense. Have our big target end zone threat. Mess with defenses a little bit not knowing if we are in a run first or a pass first mode, and help out the run game much more than a WR. I also think it will help Roscoe and Reed and Peerless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 It really shouldn't be a suprise. The Bills offense was pathetic on third downs last year and a physical, reliable possession receiver would probably work wonders. The fact that Meachem has great speed is a bonus. I think he'd be a great pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 He's pretty fast. Might be good for special teams as a replacement for Andre Davis, but that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartshan-83 Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 He's pretty fast. Might be good for special teams as a replacement for Andre Davis, but that's it. Do you have any idea who he is....at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Git'er Done Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 I think people are getting a little too caught up in the "needs" of the Bills. There will be veteran linebackers and lineman and cornerbacks available for short term contracts that can come cheaper than the guys we let go and will be adequate. I think if they find a guy that they REALLY like and think will be a consumate pro they will and should take him at just about ANY area of need as opposed to the fans perceived "top priority need". I feel the Bills needs at running back are the hardest to fill, but don't want them to just take any jackass. I think they want a guy that they feel SURE about. I read that Meacham was the most impressive interview at the combine. His skills also fit the Bills needs at wide receiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Git'er Done Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 If we were going to go offense outside of RB in the first round, I would much prefer Greg Olsen. We could eliminate the need for a fullback. Play two TEs as our base offense. Have our big target end zone threat. Mess with defenses a little bit not knowing if we are in a run first or a pass first mode, and help out the run game much more than a WR. I also think it will help Roscoe and Reed and Peerless. Marv made it clear that he likes the current TE's and felt they were hindered by poor line play. I believe him. No high rd TE this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Do you have any idea who he is....at all? Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee: Not only did Meachem produce big results as a junior in 2006 (71 catches for an 18.3 yard average and 11 TD's), but he also turned heads at the Combine with his 4.39 clocking at 6-2, 214 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBills Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 He's pretty fast. Might be good for special teams as a replacement for Andre Davis, but that's it. The dude is better than every WR on our roster but Evans. He's not a ST player, he's the sort of solid #2/1A type WR this offense needs. Now ... picking him at 12 would be a mistake, but trading back into the first round to grab him after taking either Willis, Peterson or Lynch would be fantastic. I've said it before and I'll say it again, WR/TE is a huge hole on this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBills Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Do you have any idea who he is....at all? Damn, I missed this before my last post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 The Bills also conducted a private meeting with Meachem at Tennessee's Pro Day earlier this month. I could post a direct link to the article, but it requires registration. Enter the following into a google search: buffalo bills meeting robert meachem march 21 It will be the first story and you can view it without registering by going into the Google cache link below the article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBills Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 The Bills also conducted a private meeting with Meachem at Tennessee's Pro Day earlier this month. I could post a direct link to the article, but it requires registration. Enter the following into a google search: buffalo bills meeting robert meachem march 21 It will be the first story and you can view it without registering by going into the Google cache link below the article. I would love to see him on the team next year ... just not at 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paup 1995MVP Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 The dude is better than every WR on our roster but Evans. He's not a ST player, he's the sort of solid #2/1A type WR this offense needs. Now ... picking him at 12 would be a mistake, but trading back into the first round to grab him after taking either Willis, Peterson or Lynch would be fantastic. I've said it before and I'll say it again, WR/TE is a huge hole on this team. I agree. I have been saying for awhile that it would not surprise me if the Bills took a wide receiver or tight end in the first day of the draft. Possibly even with one of our first two picks. Granted we need a stud at linebacker, but lets face it we need a number 2 receiver badly. Peerless Price is NOT physical and certainly does not fight hard for passes when tightly covered. He is not a number 2 receiver. Reed and Parrish serve a purpose as slot receivers. But we really need that big number 2 threat to compliment Lee. I don't know much about Meachem, but another downfield weapon gets me REALLY excited!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 The dude is better than every WR on our roster but Evans. He's not a ST player, he's the sort of solid #2/1A type WR this offense needs. Now ... picking him at 12 would be a mistake, but trading back into the first round to grab him after taking either Willis, Peterson or Lynch would be fantastic. I've said it before and I'll say it again, WR/TE is a huge hole on this team. What I meant to say is FOR NOW! I never meantioned anything down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBills Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 What I meant to say is FOR NOW! I never meantioned anything down the road. For now? You mean when it's the off season and all the players are chilling at home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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