WVUFootball29 Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 It's been a while since I've posted on the board, but I thought I would share some research on the Bills' UDFA signings from this week. Enjoy Here’s a little closer look at the Bills UDFA’s for 2008 Mike Viti, FB Army 5’9” 242lbs. Viti is a workhorse type of FB who is an excellent interior and lead blocker. He’s not going to blow anyone way with a 4.8 40 and he probably won’t be relied on as a receiver as he only caught 9 passes in 12 games last season, but he’s strong (34 reps of 225lbs at Army’s Pro Day and set their record with a 470lbs Bench Press) and should be able to lay a good pop on NFL level LBs and some DEs. The Bills scouts seem to be really high on him as they were considering him with one of their 7th round picks and ending up making him their first UDFA signed. Luke Drone, QB Illinois State 6’1” 215lbs. Drone is touted as a cerebral signal caller mixed with solid athleticism. Didn’t put up great numbers in 2007 with 18TDs and 17 INTs, but he was in a new offense and lost his best WR, Laurent Robinson, to the NFL. His Pro Day numbers aren’t overly impressive with a 4.9 40 and 14 reps on the bench. Could be a diamond in the rough if his on field skills transfer over to the NFL, but at this point looks to be nothing more than camp fodder. Would be a good choice for NFL-E if it was still around. Reminds me of Casey Bramlet from Wyoming. Joe Brockington, LB Notre Dame 6’ 228lbs. I don’t have a lot of numbers on Joe other than a dismal 4.9 40 at the Notre Dame Pro Day. Brockington had over 100 tackles last year for the Irish and blocked 3 kicks on STs. Sounds like a solid competitor for one of the reserve LB spots as a ST specialist. Teraz McCray, DT Miami 6’1” 300lbs High motor Defensive Lineman for the Hurricanes who played both DT and DE. His main position is the 3 technique DT. Teraz was second in the team in tackles for loss and tied Calais Campbell for the team lead in sacks with 6. McCray was a solid DL in college and could be a sleeper UDFA pick up provided his skills improve where most scouts saw his potential maxed out. Robert Felton, OG Arkansas 6’4” 315lbs Felton was the co-captain of the Razorback offense and helped pave the way for Darren McFadden and Felix Jones to run wild on opposing defenses. Robert was projected to be a 5th round pick and was in the top 15 Guard prospects coming into the draft. However, he lacks ideal NFL mobility for an OG running a 5.5 40. He is a very technical blocker who needs to improve his strength to make the transition to the NFL. On the upside, he has played all the OL positions and can provide depth across the line. Jason Jones, WR/KR Arkansas Pine Bluff 6’1” 180lbs Jones is a blazing WR/KR with 4.4 speed. Lead Pine Bluff with 47 receptions for 793 yards and 3 TDs. According to Shawn Heinlein of the Buffalo Bills Scouting Department, “He showed the ability to adjust to the ball, has incredibly soft hands and the ability to get in and out of breaks pretty well. He's got a lot of upside to him, he just needs some physical development because he's coming from a smaller program." Jon Banks, LB Iowa State 6’3” 220lbs Teammate of Bills 5th round pick Alvin Bowen, Banks is a converted SS in the mold of Keith Ellison. Good speed with a 4.6 40, he is a solid defender in space, but needs to improve his strength to take on blocks at the NFL level. Jon could be a solid addition to the Bills kick coverage teams. Bruce Hall, RB Mississippi, 6’ 210lbs Hall is a converted JUCO QB who’s been at Wake Forest, Troy, and finally finished his career at Ole Miss. Bruce rushed for only 182 yards and 1 TD in 07 in a backup role. He looks to be camp fodder and nothing more. Marcus Buggs, LB Vanderbilt 5’11” 235lbs Buggs reminds me a lot of last year’s UDFA Thaddeus Washington. A small compact, but quick and strong LB, Marcus is a solid tackler who always seems to be around the ball in game film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipster19 Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 It's been a while since I've posted on the board, but I thought I would share some research on the Bills' UDFA signings from this week. Enjoy Here’s a little closer look at the Bills UDFA’s for 2008 Mike Viti, FB Army 5’9” 242lbs. Viti is a workhorse type of FB who is an excellent interior and lead blocker. He’s not going to blow anyone way with a 4.8 40 and he probably won’t be relied on as a receiver as he only caught 9 passes in 12 games last season, but he’s strong (34 reps of 225lbs at Army’s Pro Day and set their record with a 470lbs Bench Press) and should be able to lay a good pop on NFL level LBs and some DEs. The Bills scouts seem to be really high on him as they were considering him with one of their 7th round picks and ending up making him their first UDFA signed. Luke Drone, QB Illinois State 6’1” 215lbs. Drone is touted as a cerebral signal caller mixed with solid athleticism. Didn’t put up great numbers in 2007 with 18TDs and 17 INTs, but he was in a new offense and lost his best WR, Laurent Robinson, to the NFL. His Pro Day numbers aren’t overly impressive with a 4.9 40 and 14 reps on the bench. Could be a diamond in the rough if his on field skills transfer over to the NFL, but at this point looks to be nothing more than camp fodder. Would be a good choice for NFL-E if it was still around. Reminds me of Casey Bramlet from Wyoming. Joe Brockington, LB Notre Dame 6’ 228lbs. I don’t have a lot of numbers on Joe other than a dismal 4.9 40 at the Notre Dame Pro Day. Brockington had over 100 tackles last year for the Irish and blocked 3 kicks on STs. Sounds like a solid competitor for one of the reserve LB spots as a ST specialist. Teraz McCray, DT Miami 6’1” 300lbs High motor Defensive Lineman for the Hurricanes who played both DT and DE. His main position is the 3 technique DT. Teraz was second in the team in tackles for loss and tied Calais Campbell for the team lead in sacks with 6. McCray was a solid DL in college and could be a sleeper UDFA pick up provided his skills improve where most scouts saw his potential maxed out. Robert Felton, OG Arkansas 6’4” 315lbs Felton was the co-captain of the Razorback offense and helped pave the way for Darren McFadden and Felix Jones to run wild on opposing defenses. Robert was projected to be a 5th round pick and was in the top 15 Guard prospects coming into the draft. However, he lacks ideal NFL mobility for an OG running a 5.5 40. He is a very technical blocker who needs to improve his strength to make the transition to the NFL. On the upside, he has played all the OL positions and can provide depth across the line. Jason Jones, WR/KR Arkansas Pine Bluff 6’1” 180lbs Jones is a blazing WR/KR with 4.4 speed. Lead Pine Bluff with 47 receptions for 793 yards and 3 TDs. According to Shawn Heinlein of the Buffalo Bills Scouting Department, “He showed the ability to adjust to the ball, has incredibly soft hands and the ability to get in and out of breaks pretty well. He's got a lot of upside to him, he just needs some physical development because he's coming from a smaller program." Jon Banks, LB Iowa State 6’3” 220lbs Teammate of Bills 5th round pick Alvin Bowen, Banks is a converted SS in the mold of Keith Ellison. Good speed with a 4.6 40, he is a solid defender in space, but needs to improve his strength to take on blocks at the NFL level. Jon could be a solid addition to the Bills kick coverage teams. Bruce Hall, RB Mississippi, 6’ 210lbs Hall is a converted JUCO QB who’s been at Wake Forest, Troy, and finally finished his career at Ole Miss. Bruce rushed for only 182 yards and 1 TD in 07 in a backup role. He looks to be camp fodder and nothing more. Marcus Buggs, LB Vanderbilt 5’11” 235lbs Buggs reminds me a lot of last year’s UDFA Thaddeus Washington. A small compact, but quick and strong LB, Marcus is a solid tackler who always seems to be around the ball in game film. Great job and thanks for your effort. It's exciting that we are still addressing the DT position with a prospect like Teraz McCray. I live in SW Florida and big things were expected out of him. I'm surprised he wasn't drafted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 It's been a while since I've posted on the board, but I thought I would share some research on the Bills' UDFA signings from this week. Enjoy Luke Drone, QB Illinois State 6’1” 215lbs. Drone is touted as a cerebral signal caller mixed with solid athleticism. Didn’t put up great numbers in 2007 with 18TDs and 17 INTs, but he was in a new offense and lost his best WR, Laurent Robinson, to the NFL. His Pro Day numbers aren’t overly impressive with a 4.9 40 and 14 reps on the bench. Thanks WVU. Should we be concerned that Drone did more reps on the bench than Demetrius Bell did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted May 3, 2008 Author Share Posted May 3, 2008 Thanks WVU. Should we be concerned that Drone did more reps on the bench than Demetrius Bell did? Only if you think Bell is actually going to do something. Sorry his kind of numbers did not even warrant him being a draft pick. especially over a guy like Robert Felton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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