billybob Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 explaining the picks 4a Reggie Corner and 7c Kennard Cox- why? because the only thing Youboty is developing into is an embarrassment 4b - Derek Fine- coaches said damn if only Schouman was a little bigger he could play 5. Alvin Bowen - the new Josh Stammer 6. Xavier Omon - coaches said damn if only Dwayne Wright was a little faster he could play 7a Demetrius Bell- looking for the next Jason Peters 7b. Steve Johnson - looking for the next Sam Aiken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 explaining the picks 4a Reggie Corner and 7c Kennard Cox- why? because the only thing Youboty is developing into is an embarrassment 4b - Derek Fine- coaches said damn if only Schouman was a little bigger he could play 5. Alvin Bowen - the new Josh Stammer 6. Xavier Omon - coaches said damn if only Dwayne Wright was a little faster he could play 7a Demetrius Bell- looking for the next Jason Peters 7b. Steve Johnson - looking for the next Sam Aiken Thank you. You're right. People seem to think it's been an "ST" draft. Such nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsD#1in2008 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I actually think Steve Johnson was a great pick and could develop into the #3 WR......he dominated the SEC and i think he was a STEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopreme Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Steve Johnson wasn't even a full time starter. Not sure dominated the SEC is all that true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_red Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 explaining the picks 4a Reggie Corner and 7c Kennard Cox- why? because the only thing Youboty is developing into is an embarrassment 4b - Derek Fine- coaches said damn if only Schouman was a little bigger he could play 5. Alvin Bowen - the new Josh Stammer 6. Xavier Omon - coaches said damn if only Dwayne Wright was a little faster he could play 7a Demetrius Bell- looking for the next Jason Peters 7b. Steve Johnson - looking for the next Sam Aiken SJ is a lot better than Sam. SJ can become a very soild #2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Steve Johnson wasn't even a full time starter. Not sure dominated the SEC is all that true. averaging 17 yards a catch in his SEC career is nothing to sneeze at. He is a 7th round pick- and a good 7th round pick at that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_red Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Steve Johnson wasn't even a full time starter. Not sure dominated the SEC is all that true. He was thier #2 2007 Yards-1,041 TD-13 http://youtube.com/watch?v=Tj_6OZ7n6ao By far the Bills best 2nd day pick. Had him has a late 4-Mid 5 guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_wag Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 explaining the picks 4a Reggie Corner and 7c Kennard Cox- why? because the only thing Youboty is developing into is an embarrassment 4b - Derek Fine- coaches said damn if only Schouman was a little bigger he could play 5. Alvin Bowen - the new Josh Stammer 6. Xavier Omon - coaches said damn if only Dwayne Wright was a little faster he could play 7a Demetrius Bell- looking for the next Jason Peters 7b. Steve Johnson - looking for the next Sam Aiken this draft really doesn't bode well for youboty and wright - which of course doesn't bode well for the bills current regime, seeing they picked these guys...........people are well within their rights to question the day two 2008 draft given that connection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Yeah its to the point where I cant wait for Ashton Youboty to be let go. Hes done nothing for the team......I hope the new rooks play a better role! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBills Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 this draft really doesn't bode well for youboty and wright - which of course doesn't bode well for the bills current regime, seeing they picked these guys...........people are well within their rights to question the day two 2008 draft given that connection I would think it didn't bode well for Jabari Greer as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenchBledsoe Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 averaging 17 yards a catch in his SEC career is nothing to sneeze at. He is a 7th round pick- and a good 7th round pick at that For once, we agree on something. Johnson could be a steal. Definitely good value where we got him vs. where pre-draft literature said he'd go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 He was thier #2 2007 Yards-1,041 TD-13 http://youtube.com/watch?v=Tj_6OZ7n6ao By far the Bills best 2nd day pick. Had him has a late 4-Mid 5 guy Thirteen TD catches last year? Bills WRs had 12. COMBINED. No, I'm sorry, that's wrong. The entire TEAM had 12, including five by the TEs and one by Anthony Thomas. That leaves SIX for the WRs -- Evans five, Roscoe one. No complaints about drafting WRs here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaler Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 this draft really doesn't bode well for youboty and wright - which of course doesn't bode well for the bills current regime, seeing they picked these guys...........people are well within their rights to question the day two 2008 draft given that connection Obvious flaw in this franchise. "responsiblity for other regime drafts" I dont question these drafts year after year. We seem to have great drafts every year to get exited about. I question the front office changes year after year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenchBledsoe Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Thirteen TD catches last year? Bills WRs had 12. COMBINED. No, I'm sorry, that's wrong. The entire TEAM had 12, including five by the TEs and one by Anthony Thomas. That leaves SIX for the WRs -- Evans five, Roscoe one. No complaints about drafting WRs here. Absolutely. In fact, wouldn't have minded one of our 4ths was spent on another WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 this draft really doesn't bode well for youboty and wright - which of course doesn't bode well for the bills current regime, seeing they picked these guys I'd rather they upgraded when they saw the opportunity rather than stood pat because of some concern for defending their legacy. The current regime is responsible for just about everyone on the roster right now, at minimum for extending their contracts. If we drafted along the offensive line, it would have meant someone was uncomfortable with the depth we established with Merz and Chambers. DE? Maybe it wasn't a great idea to re-sign Kelsay. LB? What, Ellison not working out? Every single position would show the door to some Marv/Jauron pick. It's about doing the best you can in the slot, and taking some risks even if they don't pan out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 this draft really doesn't bode well for youboty and wright - which of course doesn't bode well for the bills current regime, seeing they picked these guys...........people are well within their rights to question the day two 2008 draft given that connection I disagree with one aspect of your statement regarding the current regime. Every team, and every front office, is trying to get better and therefore they replace players drafted one year with new and hopefully better players. We are talking about rounds 4 through 7 here. There is no shame in replacing players you drafted one year with better prospects the next next year. That is part of the improvement process. If Omon beats out Wright then how is that bad? Especially of Omon is a backup that can actually contribute (like a Kenny Davis). I agree that things look tough for Youbouty ... he is an example of a guy that the press projected to be a second rounder, or maybe a first . We all thought we had a steal because he was picked in the 3rd round and projected higher. Many people groaned about drafting Corner, an unknown that did not project to get drafted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Thirteen TD catches last year? Bills WRs had 12. COMBINED. No, I'm sorry, that's wrong. The entire TEAM had 12, including five by the TEs and one by Anthony Thomas. That leaves SIX for the WRs -- Evans five, Roscoe one. No complaints about drafting WRs here. Now, those are some seriously cold hard facts. The Bills passing game is horrible. Fewest sacks or no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d_wag Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I'd rather they upgraded when they saw the opportunity rather than stood pat because of some concern for defending their legacy. The current regime is responsible for just about everyone on the roster right now, at minimum for extending their contracts. If we drafted along the offensive line, it would have meant someone was uncomfortable with the depth we established with Merz and Chambers. DE? Maybe it wasn't a great idea to re-sign Kelsay. LB? What, Ellison not working out? Every single position would show the door to some Marv/Jauron pick. It's about doing the best you can in the slot, and taking some risks even if they don't pan out. bottom line - if youbouty and wright are performing as expected (or surpassing expectations) they don't need to be replaced.......it's not like they had to light the world on fire - if youbouty was a solid nickel corner people would be happy and the same for wright as a 3rd RB those picks that were used on their replacements could have been used in a number of other areas - could have used them to trade up, to replace a free agent who left, to protect yourself for a vet who might leave after this season, to acquire future picks in the draft, etc etc...........they shouldn't need to be replaced at this point, and if they are it signals they were bad picks doesn't really matter what round we're talking about here - the picks have value and replacing guys who should be productive is a waste of that value Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 this draft really doesn't bode well for youboty and wright - which of course doesn't bode well for the bills current regime, seeing they picked these guys...........people are well within their rights to question the day two 2008 draft given that connection Sorry, but I've been told we're all supposed to goose step to the Shout song... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiderweb Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Yeah its to the point where I cant wait for Ashton Youboty to be let go. Hes done nothing for the team......I hope the new rooks play a better role! While it's a given that Youboty has not been a contributor, but he has shown flashes in his brief appearances. I'll take the side that says the light comes on this year for him and he show what the draft guys saw in him when we drafted him. At the time he was considered a very solid value pick. We'll see. He's got some competition this year so it may well be put up or shut up time for Ashton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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