BillsFanForever19 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I feel we've had a helluva draft so far. But i'm wondering why we drafted almost everyone at different positions then they did in college? Aaron Maybin - Our pass rusher. Was a DE in college. Buffalo sent out their text alert stating we drafted "LB Aaron Maybin" Eric Wood - A premier Center in college. However, Jauron in his interview stated we'll stick him in at Guard. Jairus Byrd - A top 5 ranked CB prospect. Chris Brown stated he'll most likely be playing at Safety in Buffalo. Andy Levitre - This pick confused me because if were playing Wood at Guard and Butler has been decent, why would we give up picks to trade up and take the best natural Guard in the draft? Jauron said in his interview today that they may try him at Tackle. Shawn Nelson - TE that will play TE. Maybe we can try him out at WR? (lol) Nic Harris - A prolific college OLB that we drafted to play S. All of these position switches kind of concerns me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingon Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Nic Harris was a S in college, and we drafted him to play OLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I feel we've had a helluva draft so far. But i'm wondering why we drafted almost everyone at different positions then they did in college? Aaron Maybin - Our pass rusher. Was a DE in college. Buffalo sent out their text alert stating we drafted "LB Aaron Maybin" Eric Wood - A premier Center in college. However, Jauron in his interview stated we'll stick him in at Guard. Jairus Byrd - A top 5 ranked CB prospect. Chris Brown stated he'll most likely be playing at Safety in Buffalo. Andy Levitre - This pick confused me because if were playing Wood at Guard and Butler has been decent, why would we give up picks to trade up and take the best natural Guard in the draft? Jauron said in his interview today that they may try him at Tackle. Shawn Nelson - TE that will play TE. Maybe we can try him out at WR? (lol) Nic Harris - A prolific college OLB that we drafted to play S. All of these position switches kind of concerns me. Anyway you cut it, the jump from college to pros involves some re-invention of the wheel. Might help having habitless guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I feel we've had a helluva draft so far. But i'm wondering why we drafted almost everyone at different positions then they did in college? Aaron Maybin - Our pass rusher. Was a DE in college. Buffalo sent out their text alert stating we drafted "LB Aaron Maybin" Eric Wood - A premier Center in college. However, Jauron in his interview stated we'll stick him in at Guard. Jairus Byrd - A top 5 ranked CB prospect. Chris Brown stated he'll most likely be playing at Safety in Buffalo. Andy Levitre - This pick confused me because if were playing Wood at Guard and Butler has been decent, why would we give up picks to trade up and take the best natural Guard in the draft? Jauron said in his interview today that they may try him at Tackle. Shawn Nelson - TE that will play TE. Maybe we can try him out at WR? (lol) Nic Harris - A prolific college OLB that we drafted to play S. All of these position switches kind of concerns me. You are so far off. Maybin will play DE. Levitre may have been projected as a OG but he played LT and RT in college, so I wouldn't call him a natural OG. Harris played S in college and will play OLB for us, not the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I feel we've had a helluva draft so far. But i'm wondering why we drafted almost everyone at different positions then they did in college? All of these position switches kind of concerns me. because our front office is smarter than everyone else - and always has been Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I don't recall Dick saying he was going to try Levitre at tackle today...I heard him talk about how Butler has and can play all positions on the line, including tackle, but I thought he said Levitre was going to play guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Jim Ritcher was the Outland Trophy winner as a center in college. Moved him to guard. Will Wolford was a guard in college. Moved to tackle in the pros. These things can work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 because our front office is smarter than everyone else - and always has been Change your name to smartass and go away. You have brought nothing to any of these discussions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 because our front office is smarter than everyone else - and always has been Just like a sizeable chunk of TSW... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Just like a sizeable chunk of TSW... Hah. True enough ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Jim Ritcher was the Outland Trophy winner as a center in college. Moved him to guard.Will Wolford was a guard in college. Moved to tackle in the pros. These things can work out. what did those bums ever do?!?!?!? the point to note is that what a player at a certain position does in some schools is what they will do at a different position in the pros. now maybin is a DE and that's what he will be for us, jayson taylor but less gay. but our new LB was a bit a rover in school at S so it won't be a million miles off, and the interior O line guys are all versatile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I understand BillsFan's general premise here. I did hear Kugler say they might look at Levitre at RT, but only as a "fill in" if they needed him there. Nic Harris has already played LB, playing ILB for a bit because of injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I was thinking the same thing- you are always taking a risk if when projecting a player to a new position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ever Since '86 Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I was thinking the same thing- you are always taking a risk if when projecting a player to a new position I just like having guys who are well rounded and able to play more then one god damn position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I just like having guys who are well rounded and able to play more then one god damn position. As long as they play at least one of their positions well. " I though he was a switch hitter?" " well he's more like a switch out" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsguy Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 because our front office is smarter than everyone else - and always has been It goes without saying. The geniuses at One Bills Drive are always thrilled with the draft and then at the end of the season the team misses the playoffs again. Funny how that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkman Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 It goes without saying. The geniuses at One Bills Drive are always thrilled with the draft and then at the end of the season the team misses the playoffs again. Funny how that works. If you two are so much better, why not lend your mad skillz to the FO? I hear so many people complaining about the FO all the time, makes you wonder why you don't get a position over there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Jim Ritcher was the Outland Trophy winner as a center in college. Moved him to guard.Will Wolford was a guard in college. Moved to tackle in the pros. These things can work out. Will Wolford was always a LT let's not get crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Will Wolford was always a LT let's not get crazy Drafted as a G and played his rookie year as one. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WolfWi00.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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