EndZoneCrew Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I have read through most of the posts about the players we took yesterday and today, and it seems that in every single thread, there are 2 or 3 people who say "should have taken Schmitt". I really have to laugh at all of these people who think a marginally talented fullback will transfrom this offense into the second coming of the K-Gun.....Yeah, I know the guy is "blue collar"...lol.....and btw.....love all of the "wallers" who literally come out of the woodwork for the draft and have nothing but dismal posts for every pick we made! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huuuge Bills Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I have read through most of the posts about the players we took yesterday and today, and it seems that in every single thread, there are 2 or 3 people who say "should have taken Schmitt". I really have to laugh at all of these people who think a marginally talented fullback will transfrom this offense into the second coming of the K-Gun.....Yeah, I know the guy is "blue collar"...lol.....and btw.....love all of the "wallers" who literally come out of the woodwork for the draft and have nothing but dismal posts for every pick we made! I wanted to draft him for the following reasons: 1. We could have gotten a starter for a fifth round pick, and he seemed to be the best FB in the draft. 2. He has a mohawk and breaks facemasks. Seriously, that's just f---in cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I wanted to draft him for the following reasons: 1. We could have gotten a starter for a fifth round pick, and he seemed to be the best FB in the draft. 2. He has a mohawk and breaks facemasks. Seriously, that's just f---in cool. Isn't he the guy who was banging his helmet on his head during an ESPN Thursday night game last year? Man, that's all I need to know....what a warrior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Pro Football Weekly said he got manhandled (their words not mine) at the Senior Bowl when he tried to block LB's in a traditional scheme (ie not the spread they ran at WVU). Said he was too often the "nail not the hammer". Guess we will see. Seems like a good character guy and a leader -- but if you can't play -- you can't play. The Seahawks obviously think he was worth a pick... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Because he went to school in the NE, so most of the board has heard of him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huuuge Bills Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Isn't he the guy who was banging his helmet on his head during an ESPN Thursday night game last year? Man, that's all I need to know....what a warrior. Yeah that was him, but he also cracked 6 (I think) of his facemasks while blocking. That guy just seemed badass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I just love his football attitude, team first, balls to the wall football.......... But its clear our front office knew what was best for our team and I will leave it at that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fewell733 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Pro Football Weekly said he got manhandled (their words not mine) at the Senior Bowl when he tried to block LB's in a traditional scheme (ie not the spread they ran at WVU). Said he was too often the "nail not the hammer". Guess we will see. Seems like a good character guy and a leader -- but if you can't play -- you can't play. The Seahawks obviously think he was worth a pick... that's true - Keith Rivers destroyed him on at least one play. It's possible though that an adjustment in blocking technique could change that. Athletically he actually is better than people seem to give him credit for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I thought I had read somewhere that we were going to be incorporating a fullback a lot more in our offense...... But Barnes would do nicely for that as well....and I think the RB we took today could convert to Fullback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozymandius Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Football fans love their white guys with attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills44 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Football fans love their white guys with attitude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 put it this way- if he could block like (Damien Shelton- Sam Gash) plus run some short yardage and catch a few passes- what's not to like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Football fans love their white guys with attitude. What else can explain the large contingent the last 2 years of Brian Leonhard, Jordy Nelson, and Owen Schmitt fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Said he was too often the "nail not the hammer". I have no idea why, but I damn near pissed myself when I read this. Didn't we sign like fifteen fullbacks so far this offseason anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I thought I had read somewhere that we were going to be incorporating a fullback a lot more in our offense...... But Barnes would do nicely for that as well....and I think the RB we took today could convert to Fullback I keep reading that and don't understand. Did you watch his videos? They were mostly of his people chasing him from behind while he scampered on a long TD run. I watched many videos Omon and not once did I see him block. What makes people think he is gonna switch to FB? And I have read nothing that says he is a good blocker. Quite the opposite- Shows raw pass-blocking technique; is only productive when cut blocking defenders. I think Fine is our HB and we will not use a traditional FB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sen. John Blutarsky Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Because he went to school in the NE, so most of the board has heard of him When did West Virginia move into the Northeast? geographically and culturally it ain't even close. More accurately, he played in the Big East and was on TV alot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I never got the whole Schmitt thing, either. Not only do I just not like the idea of taking a FB until the last couple of rounds (and I have no idea where he actually went), we've yet to see exactly how the Bills intend to use a FB in this offense. They may not use one enough to even warrant a draft pick at the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndZoneCrew Posted April 28, 2008 Author Share Posted April 28, 2008 I never got the whole Schmitt thing, either. Not only do I just not like the idea of taking a FB until the last couple of rounds (and I have no idea where he actually went), we've yet to see exactly how the Bills intend to use a FB in this offense. They may not use one enough to even warrant a draft pick at the position. Touche...looks like this guy from Army we signed is a bruiser as well....and we didn't even have to draft him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Yeah that was him, but he also cracked 6 (I think) of his facemasks while blocking. That guy just seemed badass. I'm glad the Bills didn't draft him; it sounds as though he has terrible technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I have read through most of the posts about the players we took yesterday and today, and it seems that in every single thread, there are 2 or 3 people who say "should have taken Schmitt". I really have to laugh at all of these people who think a marginally talented fullback will transfrom this offense into the second coming of the K-Gun.....Yeah, I know the guy is "blue collar"...lol.....and btw.....love all of the "wallers" who literally come out of the woodwork for the draft and have nothing but dismal posts for every pick we made! Agreede. Besides, as I stated in another thread, Corner will be a more impact player than Schmitt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Agreede. Besides, as I stated in another thread, Corner will be a more impact player than Schmitt. Are there any in which you didn't state something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan Trapped in Pats Land Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Because he went to school in the NE, so most of the board has heard of him Since when is West Virginia in the Northeast?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Are there any in which you didn't state something? ...multiple times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Pro Football Weekly said he got manhandled (their words not mine) at the Senior Bowl when he tried to block LB's in a traditional scheme (ie not the spread they ran at WVU). Said he was too often the "nail not the hammer". Guess we will see. Seems like a good character guy and a leader -- but if you can't play -- you can't play. The Seahawks obviously think he was worth a pick... He didn't even play at the Senior Bowl because of a knee injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I wanted to draft him for the following reasons: 1. We could have gotten a starter for a fifth round pick, and he seemed to be the best FB in the draft. 2. He has a mohawk and breaks facemasks. Seriously, that's just f---in cool. We definitely got a starter for the STs.....After all we lost several key starters in ST this FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Schmitt is very overrated on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeF Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 He didn't even play at the Senior Bowl because of a knee injury. They mentioned it as in the practices -- did he participate at all? Interesting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDW1968 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Isn't he the guy who was banging his helmet on his head during an ESPN Thursday night game last year? Man, that's all I need to know....what a warrior. Then you will love the guy we picked in FA from Army! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I have read through most of the posts about the players we took yesterday and today, and it seems that in every single thread, there are 2 or 3 people who say "should have taken Schmitt". I really have to laugh at all of these people who think a marginally talented fullback will transfrom this offense into the second coming of the K-Gun.....Yeah, I know the guy is "blue collar"...lol.....and btw.....love all of the "wallers" who literally come out of the woodwork for the draft and have nothing but dismal posts for every pick we made! It very much reminded me of all the man love for Nugent a couple of years ago. I seem to remember a whole lot of people upset we didn't pick a KICKER in the 2nd round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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