In-A-Gadda-Levitre Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Nelson’s building block CB talking to Nelson's coaches about his blocking and receiving. Good read... “Even though we were a spread offense we were pretty balanced run to pass,” said Mangum. “And every short yardage and goal line was run behind him. Where he lined up on goal line that’s usually where we ran the ball. I was talking to a coach the other day of a team that we played last year and he was just bragging on Shawn and the way that he blocked.” “I wasn’t known for (blocking) when I first got there because they always ran it away from me,” said Nelson. “But coach Fedora and coach Mangum put faith in me and asked me to do something and I did it. I’m very coachable. When they ask me to do something I do it. When they’d ask me to block and wanted to run behind me I’d tell them, ‘Come on let’s get the job done. Let’s do it.’ And that’s what we did.” By no means is Nelson a finely tuned blocker, but at the college level his athleticism helped make up for being a bit rough around the edges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Glad to hear this. Here's hoping he can block well. With 2 highly regarded rookie Ol likely starting, the only way the improvement in receivers will work is with contribution by the TE blocking. If he can't help here, we'll probably lose his receiving skills in favor of a better blocker there. My growing excitment is tempered by a lot of unknowns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizell Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 isn't nelson the guy that pretty much pancaked maualuga in some blocking drills during the pre-draft stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 isn't nelson the guy that pretty much pancaked maualuga in some blocking drills during the pre-draft stuff? Yes. What you are really hoping for in a guy like Nelson is a willingness to block. I think that's not too much of an issue, thankfully, as he seems more than willing to block, and to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 isn't nelson the guy that pretty much pancaked maualuga in some blocking drills during the pre-draft stuff? Happy 2,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Nelson’s building block CB talking to Nelson's coaches about his blocking and receiving. Good read... Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 The more I see and read of Nelson and Harris, the more I like them both. This has potential to be a great draft but we need to see it translate to on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 The more I see and read of Nelson and Harris, the more I like them both. This has potential to be a great draft but we need to see it translate to on the field. Which Harris are you referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Does this mean we can stop drafting the Tim Euhuses of the world in the fourth round finally? It feels like the last time we drafted a non-TE in the fourth was Terrence McGee... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJBuffalo Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 How in the hell did this giy last to the 121st pick? From what I have read this guy is shannon sharpe but faster. I just want him to catch a couple td's and not have key drops.I like the pick but let's not set the bar too high for this guy or we will try running him outta here like Hardy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Which Harris are you referring to? Nic. I doubt that Cary makes the team, although will probably on the PS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJBuffalo Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 How in the hell did this giy last to the 121st pick? From what I have read this guy is shannon sharpe but faster. I just want him to catch a couple td's and not have key drops.I like the pick but let's not set the bar too high for this guy or we will try running him outta here like Hardy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Will and desire will usually get you more than talent any day of the week....I really think the Bills drafted a buncha guys that want to go out there and be really good football players, and I think it will show in the coming years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Nelson’s building block CB talking to Nelson's coaches about his blocking and receiving. Good read... Now the question is can your coaches TEACH this kid ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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