Leonidas Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I agree. Pretty good pass blocker which is what you want at LT but I don't remember him "mauling " anyone in the running game. I liked Peters but he is clearly overrated. It's just so obvious when you watch shows like NFL Live (or God forbid...Around the Horn - the *worst* sports show on television) that the national news never pays attention to Buffalo. All these generic comments and characterizations that were patently false. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richNjoisy Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 It's ironic that in 2007 we actually had BETTER success running to the Butler/Walker side. One might say DRAMATICALLY better success. GO BILLS!!! I noticed this a lot last year too. It seemed we always ran better to the right than to the left. Frustrated the hell out om since that was the Peters-Dockery side of the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Buffalo Bills — This draft could produce five starters in DE Aaron Maybin, C Eric Wood, S-CB Jairus Byrd, OG Andy Levitre and TE Shawn Nelson, the first two of whom may have Pro Bowl potential. However, the subtraction of a high-level performer such as OLT Jason Peters brings an exceptional draft back down to earth. Projecting Byrd to safety involves some risk, but he will likely wind up at cornerback eventually. Overall, there was a higher emphasis on character than there has been in Buffalo with many recent acquisitions, which is also a plus. GM Russ Brandon and vice president of college scouting Tom Modrak upgraded the roster significantly via the draft. Grade: Good Geez, I'm sorry, i know it is a "Good" grade, but I don't understand comments like this. If you want to state the loss of Peters necessitated them getting an OT in the draft and they didn't, THEN SAY THAT. Otherwise the comment is wrong. Other than the picks we got for Peters he has nothing to do with this draft class. Why not just mention that because we lost Crowell in free agency this draft wasn't as good b/c we did not get a starting LB? Yes, I know, even though he wasn't the starting LB for us last year, but you get my point. Additionally, have the bills made any comments along the lines of, "We see Byrd as a Safety, but come on, he'll eventually go back to corner because we see him excelling at the position due to his one-step-behind lack of corner speed." ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gflande1 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I really like this draft. I cant remember when I was so excited for the start of Training Camp like I am now. I cant wait to see how all our off season moves will result. I dont think we are there yet, but we could be very close to the playoffs this year. I hate to say it, but I hope if the team does well enough this season, we will keep the current Front Office and Coaching staff. I dont know if I could go through another rebuilding. Things are finally looking like there going the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pBills Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 When does mini-camp start? Training camp probably mid to end of July? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gflande1 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 When does mini-camp start? Training camp probably mid to end of July? From Billsdaily.com May 1-3 Rookie Minicamp May 18-20 League Spring Meetings May 18-20 1st Week OTAs May 26-29 2nd Week OTAs Jun 2-5 & 8 3rd Week OTAs Jun 9-11 Mandatory Minicamp 6/28-7/1 Rookie Symposium Aug 8 HOF Ceremony Aug 9 HOF Game Sept 1 Roster cutdown to 75 Sept 5 Roster cutdown to 53 Sept 14 Bills open season in NE at 7pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloaggie Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Orakpo is missing from the DE ratings (he was the #2 OLB). Cary Harris was the #22 DB and Ellis Lankster was #33. Nick Harris was the #3 Strong Safety: http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFLDr...rngSafeties.htm Really not too shabby, on paper. I like getting a guy like Nic Harris. A safety with that size becoming a LB would have pretty good instincts for the ball. Not saying he's going to be another #54, but Brian Urlacher made that same transition from college to pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oak tree 12 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I don't know if this has been posted.....and I'm not sure it deserves a new thread.....but Pro Football Weekly has the Bills drafted players ranked extremely high on their draft boards. #1 DE Aaron Maybin #2 C(but equally rated) Eric Wood #5 CB Jarius Byrd(would rate as the #2 Safety) #1 OG Andy Levitre #3 TE Shawn Nelson If PFW analysis of talent holds, this has been a very good draft for the Bills these are the exact same ratings form espn's scouts.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHFO Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I like getting a guy like Nic Harris. A safety with that size becoming a LB would have pretty good instincts for the ball. Not saying he's going to be another #54, but Brian Urlacher made that same transition from college to pro. I'm glad you aren't saying that because #54 is a freak and Nic isn't even close and will never hold his jock strap so that's a horrible comparison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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