Oneonta Buffalo Fan 2 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Comment here.... Well there's our LB depth we needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST MODE BABY! Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.o. alllll day Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 ill take it.. its not marcus freeman but ill take it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jax bill backer Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 played for the national title Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHFO Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 ESPN has him as an OLB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Harris became accustomed to being moved around during his collegiate career. Based on what professional teams are saying, he should expect to be moving again in the National Football League. He joined the Sooners program as a free safety in 2005, starting two games there as a freshman. In his second season, he moved around from free safety to nickel back, starting eight times. As a junior, Harris shifted to strong safety, where he would earn 26 of his next 27 starts. When injuries depleted the linebacker corps depth in 2008, he again packed his bags and took over as the starting middle linebacker in the seventh game of his final campaign vs. Kansas. Postseason all-star action saw him utilized at weak-side outside linebacker, where scouts feel his hitting and tackling skills vs. the run might be better suited. http://www.nfl.com/draft/2009/profiles/nic-harris?id=71323 6-2, 234 -- enough size for a Tampa-2 weakside 'backer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsZubaz Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I don't like this pick. We didn't need another Safety. This guy reminds me of Coy Wire from his description. My only guess is that this was a special teams signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbotymyboty Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 played S,C,LB. should be a special teams ace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 there is our LB depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeJuiceSimpson Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 played for the national title So did Ken Dorsey....Unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I'm surprised that they didn't take him instead of Nelson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan 2 Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 bump............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 He played OLB at OU I think--not Safety. Should probably change his position notes. A special teams guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 http://www.nfl.com/draft/2009/profiles/nic-harris?id=71323 6-2, 234 -- enough size for a Tampa-2 weakside 'backer. Always on the money, thanks Lori! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I don't like this pick. We didn't need another Safety. This guy reminds me of Coy Wire from his description. My only guess is that this was a special teams signing. He's a LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Well, my intial reaction was an expletive. I wanted Freeman. But at 235lbs I guess he can move to OLB. And with a 4.8 40, he ought to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdelma Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I don't like this pick. We didn't need another Safety. This guy reminds me of Coy Wire from his description. My only guess is that this was a special teams signing. Alot bigger than Wire. Rated third by PFW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneonta Buffalo Fan 2 Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 ESPN has him as an OLB Changed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkman Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 He's a LB. eh, okay..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 So did Ken Dorsey....Unbelievable. Ken won his though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever Since '86 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew026 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 marcus freeman gonna make it to 6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 http://www.nfl.com/draft/2009/profiles/nic-harris?id=71323 6-2, 234 -- enough size for a Tampa-2 weakside 'backer. To quote both Lori and ESPN: Maiava is a classic weak-side linebacker who can be productive versus the run if protected. He is a fluid and smooth athlete that can contribute in coverage and he also has great experience on special teams. However, he is undersized and lacks ideal top-end speed for a such a small WLB prospect. He also has questionable awareness in coverage. We think Maiava can contribute in the NFL as a reserve linebacker and special teamer, but he's not worth drafting before the fourth round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkman Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Is he starting material? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodnarb Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 There's our SLB depth http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80f8832d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsZubaz Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 He's a LB. He was a LB last year because of injury and struggled a little but showed glimpses. His natural position was S. Maybe they will try to turn him into a weakside backer...could work... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 His play has been compared to Cato June. A bit weak in pass coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Is he starting material? In the 5th round? He'll be a ST starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenews Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 http://gridironfans.com/forums/latest-nfl-...kout-bills.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cson76 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Athlete with Speed. GOing to move to safety. Was a running back in highschool Oklahoma will coverted to safety. Ran a 4.76 at pro day. Gil Brandt likes it, therefore I like it. video here http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d80f8832d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 We talked about this guy when Buffalo brought him in for a visit. He was horrible at the Combine. He ran a 4.8+ 40 time, was last or 2nd to last in almost every positional drill, and only put up 15 reps on the bench. This is a pick that I like less than the selection of Byrd. We shouldn't be drafting for ST fodder in the 5th with compitent players available at LB and DT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 per nfldraftcountdown.com, They have him listed as an OLB prospect. Strengths: Outstanding size and bulk...Good tackler...Excellent instincts...Tough and physical...Active and aggressive...A decent blitzer...Nice special teams potential...Hard worker...Mature...Team leader...Durable and has a lot of experience...Was real productive...Offers some versatility. Weaknesses: Does not have very good speed or quickness...Lacks fluid hips...Isn't a big hitter...Just average hands and ball skills...Range is limited...Will struggle to turn and run in coverage ... Might not have a true position. Notes: Played safety for the Sooners but will most likely move to outside linebacker in the pros...Was a three-year starter...Named 2nd Team All-Big 12 as a sophomore and earned 1st Team honors in 2007 and 2008....Had a rough upbringing and overcame a lot of adversity...Sat out spring practice in 2008 while he nursed a shoulder injury...Classic 'tweener who doesn't have the speed to play safety in the pros but isn't really big enough to play linebacker...Possesses better intangibles than physical tools...Should be either an in-the-box strong safety or a weakside linebacker at the next level but his best chance to make a roster might come on special teams...Fantastic college player but isn't nearly the pro prospect his press clippings would lead you to believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Harris is a STUD. Runs like a DB, hits like a LB. Best cover LB in the draft, a great open field tackler as well. Expect to see him starting over Ellison very early into the season. I have been talking him up for months now, and I just cant believe the Bills actually got him. In time this will be the best pick of the Bills draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeJuiceSimpson Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Harris recorded 74 tackles and intercepted 11 passes, returning four for touchdowns his senior season Can that possibly be right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdelma Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 His play has been compared to Cato June. A bit weak in pass coverage. What? Where did see this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkman Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 In the 5th round? He'll be a ST starter. We don't need many more of those.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Can that possibly be right? No, the picks/TDs is his career I would assume. I know for a fact he only had one pick last season and it was in the NC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 He's a LB, and his size is just fine to be at the weakside. I suppose the Bills had him rated higher than Follet or Freeman. So we will see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdelma Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 In the 5th round? He'll be a ST starter. Why? cause he was drafted in the fifth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsZubaz Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 What? Where did see this It was on the NFL Draft Tickers analysis page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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