Dr. Fong Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 I guess it's redundant at this point to keep saying it, but I'm really disappointed in this pick. Since Harvey was off the board at that point I would have loved to see them just go offensive line and get better on the OL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 I like it! Good value We will get good value in the second at WR too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bschmoove Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 With the WR options left, it would have been a disaster if the Bills would have reached for one at 11. What a great young defensive backfield the Bills have ammased in such a short time. LBs and D-Line is on the rise. I love it. Let's get that WR! GO Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobillsinytown Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 I think the AFC east personnel guys know what they're talking about when they say: "You can't have enough good corners" I don't think you necessarily need lockdown corners, but you've got to have enough quality guys when you go to the nickel, which is usually on second down.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Dick Jauron loves the defensive backs  You think?   Maybe DJ was a DB...  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Nobody watches Troy & anyone who says they did is a liar. Â I watched Troy dammit! I've seen McKelvin play! Of course, it as because they came to FSU to play my noles on 9/9/2006... Â And i say prod Mike from Fla a little more. He's on the verge of a B.Harami type meltdown. (probably pissed because we havent traded losman) Â And for the record, i absolutely love the pick. We got the top CB in the draft, which will put greer back to nickel back where he's best suited. I love our pair of starting McCorners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gotta Dream Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Awesome pick. Why are our DB's and defense in general held in such high regard here? The Defense last year was less than mediocre. Yeah, we had injuries, but they weren't going to scare anyone. The DE's are revered here too, and what did they do last year? This was by far the right pick. And even more obvious since Hardy WAS chosen in the 2nd round. 65% of starting CB's were first round draft picks. Only 25% of WR were first rounders? Great value. Thank goodness Modrak and Russ are running the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwight Drane Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 And for the record, i absolutely love the pick. We got the top CB in the draft, which will put greer back to nickel back where he's best suited. I love our pair of starting McCorners. Â It's the Pot o' Gold defense. Just follow the Leprechauns to the End Zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Miner Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 My only concern is he really that much better than our current CB duo? Â Mcgee, although good at making tackles, drops a lot of easy ints. Greer is young and inexperienced, but played well for a first time starter. Â I'd hate for this guy to come into camp, and really struggle to take over the starting CB spot. For an 11 pick, I'd be a little disappointed if he didn't quickly (before the season is over) take over our #1 CB spot. Â I'll wait for the Hardy thread to post my concerns on him. Â I'm just hoping that we didn't come away from day 1 with the best CB, who may be barely better than what we currently have, and the 2nd-3rd best WR who may not be much better than what we currently have (there are serious concerns about his routes and off the line abilities). Â Being the best in your class doesn't mean much if you're in a weak class. Â (Guess I didn't really wait for the Hardy thread ) Â But they're Bills now, so here's to hoping they're as good as we hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stenbar Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 McKelvin was a great pick. We need to know officially who ranks as the #1 and #2 CBs on the team. That is what training camp is for.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I was disappointed at first, but we got our WR, plus after watching more film on McKelvin, I feel we did an awesome job today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 McKelvin? Â Its an OK pick. He's better than what the Bills have, no question, but given how conservatively the Bills always play their CBs, and the fact they never re-sign them, AND the fact that I've seen more dynamic passing attacks at the local high school, this isn't a pick I can get overly excited about. Hopefully they can find some help offensively later in this draft. I'm not that optimistic, unfortunately. Â That's okay--as a first rounder, we can sign him for 6 and franchise him after that if he's worth it. Nothing to worry about there. Anyone else check out his individual game stats last year--on a mid-level team, he typically held his man to between 0 and 3 catches for minimal yards all year long against good competition (like Auburn and Florida). How is this not a great pick considering we got Hardy at 41? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deep2evans Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I wanted to take McKelvin or trade down and get Hardy around #20...so obviously I am a happy man right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST MODE BABY! Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Terrible pick. Ohh great, another 5'10" corner who didn't even play against top competition.  Troy played Arkansas, Georgia and Florida along with Oklahoma State this year.  But I won't let that get in the way of your opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_red Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Too high for a corner. He's not even though good, what a waste. This is why the Bills will never compete. Â I thought he was a lock at 7. He is a very very good CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bdshouter Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 The Newest Bill is CB Leodis McKlevin Troy.......i hope he does great in Buffalo but i will not be satisfied if we do not get Sweed,Hardy,or Kelly ahhhhhhhhhhhh  GO BILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're wish has been granted. I couldn't be happier. Now we need another big target who is a quick release for young Trent. Brad Cottam... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 For those that hate this pick... who else would you have taken at 11? I can only think of Albert as a real alternative. Seeing as how our starters on the Oline are pretty good, I can understand not placing as high a priority on Albert (although it wouldn't have upset me at all if we got him). So who else do you select? We got the WR we needed. So what's the big deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 A reasonable pick, with Randy Moss in the division. And they can still get a wideout later. Not bad at all.But as always, the later rounds are what really determines the success of a draft. Day 2 is going to be key. Sorry, son. Aint no CB gonna slow down Brady, Moss and Co. It's called pressure up front. Just replay this past SB. The Giants beat the mighty Pats* with a very pedestrian secondary. Â What I'm saying is you better hope Schobel, Denney and Kelsay do their best impression of Strahan, Umenyura and Tuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Personally, Don't like the pick.. Live with it...don't we all. Most of the hype with the kid is his return skills....Trading down and drafting the Rodgers-Cromartie kid would've been a better option, IMO.. He's tall 6'3 and just as fast. If the bills drafted a cb to shut down Moss this isn't the kid. I think Cromartie fits better in the cover 2. We definetely need a WR next so keep your fingers crossed. Agreed. Â The thing about DRC is that he has one kidney. I have not seen anything reported on whether McKelvin does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In space no one can hear Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 For those that hate this pick... who else would you have taken at 11? I can only think of Albert as a real alternative. Seeing as how our starters on the Oline are pretty good, I can understand not placing as high a priority on Albert (although it wouldn't have upset me at all if we got him). So who else do you select? We got the WR we needed. So what's the big deal? Â Â I agree with you on this. Â When our turn finally came I thought the best picks for us were Albert or McElvin. Â I don't see why any one would whine about our choice. Would they have been happy with Limas Sweed at #11? Â According to our draft here at TBD that was the case.......yikes...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 FWIW - Marv on ESPN Chicago said he would have preferred DRC at that pick but thinks Leodis is also a very good pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibs Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 For those that hate this pick... who else would you have taken at 11? I can only think of Albert as a real alternative. Seeing as how our starters on the Oline are pretty good, I can understand not placing as high a priority on Albert (although it wouldn't have upset me at all if we got him). So who else do you select? We got the WR we needed. So what's the big deal? What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndZoneCrew Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Have i mentioned how much I hate this pick? Â yeah...we heard you the first time douchebag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Does he start from Week One, and if so, who does he bump? I think he takes McGee's starting job.And instead of McKelvin racking up the highlight reels, we will see McGee a lot more returning KOs for TDs and punts, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cincinnati Kid Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Glad we picked him. His highlight video on BB.com is unreal. I just watched and said "Holy Schitt!" Speechless really. He is good. Real Good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I know this team had the 30th ranked defense.  I know this team has routinely taken CB's in the 1st round (Winfield, Clements, Whitner, McKelvin) and where has that got them???  Ohhhh yeah, no playoff appearences in 8 SEASONS  its not too hard to figure out, you need to take big bodies with your 1st round pick; O or D line  If this team want to effectively run the Cover 2, they need ot consistent pressure with their front 4. Ohhh yeah, the bills had only 26 sacks last season which was 2nd to last.  You sheep can keep gloating over this pick all you want  Maybe we can pick 5'9" corner with our 5th overall selection next season.... When they *had* two first round CBs starting for them, they had the #2 defense overall. Don't let facts get in the way of a good rant, however ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike formerly from Florida Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 yeah...we heard you the first time douchebag   I look at your avatar...and I can't stop laughing. I could bend you like a pretzel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulinski Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I know this team had the 30th ranked defense.  I know this team has routinely taken CB's in the 1st round (Winfield, Clements, Whitner, McKelvin) and where has that got them???  Ohhhh yeah, no playoff appearences in 8 SEASONS  its not too hard to figure out, you need to take big bodies with your 1st round pick; O or D line  If this team want to effectively run the Cover 2, they need ot consistent pressure with their front 4. Ohhh yeah, the bills had only 26 sacks last season which was 2nd to last.  You sheep can keep gloating over this pick all you want  Maybe we can pick 5'9" corner with our 5th overall selection next season.... The currenr front office and coaching staff hasn't been here for those 8 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Watching the interview on BB.com. Forget schools, don't parents teach these kids to talk anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Watching the interview on BB.com. Forget schools, don't parents teach these kids to talk anymore? He can play though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Watching the interview on BB.com. Forget schools, don't parents teach these kids to talk anymore? Â Vocabulary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 When they *had* two first round CBs starting for them, they had the #2 defense overall. Don't let facts get in the way of a good rant, however ... Â great point! hadnt even thought about that yet. great correlation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 He can play though. How would you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In space no one can hear Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Here is a picture of Leodis taking a tour of The Bills facilities with Ralph's personal assistant. Â Leodis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfaningeneseo Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 With Roscoe and McGee still on the team, I would rather McKelvin spend all his time learning CB rather than dealing with special teams right now. I don't think he would be that much of an improvement over either of our current starters that would level out the extra time he could spend looking at film and doing CB drills (Like learning how to catch interceptions... ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike formerly from Florida Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 great point! hadnt even thought about that yet. great correlation. Â Â They also had Ted Washington and Pat Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I look at your avatar...and I can't stop laughing. I could bend you like a pretzel. Â First time I ever saw someone threaten a guy's avatar before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike formerly from Florida Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 First time I ever saw someone threaten a guy's avatar before... Â Â I like to see that guy call me a douch bag to my face. You know he never would. Â People are so brazen on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In space no one can hear Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I like to see that guy call me a douch bag to my face. You know he never would. Â People are so brazen on this board. Â Â Actually, I think he would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UticaBill Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Can't we all just learn to get along ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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