Last Guy on the Bench Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I know everyone in the NFL was good in High School, so it doesn't mean much, but this made me laugh: "At Clayton High School, to merely hint that the Missouri 4A Offensive Player of the Year played a large role in leading the Greyhounds to the 2004 state championship would be a gross understatement. He willed the school to a 13-1 ledger as a quarterback, safety, wide receiver and on special teams to aid the march to the Suburban East Conference title. "Byrd ranked fourth in the state in scoring (158 points), as he rushed for 1,480 yards (seventh in the state) while averaging 8.76 yards per carry and scoring 26 touchdowns his senior season. In addition, he passed for another 1,038 yards (65-128) and 13 scores. "On defense, Byrd was afforded first-team All-State accolades as his team's second-leading tackler, posting 71 stops (60 solos) along with seven interceptions (fifth in the state), three sacks and two fumble recoveries. He completed his "total package" with six catches for 125 yards (20.8 avg), 10 kickoff returns (30.1 avg), 15 returned punts (13.3 avg), in addition to punting the football 18 times for a 37.6-yard clip." nfl.com profile The punting is my favorite part. He can join Dick Jauron in the All-World High School Hall of Fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOOBY Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Will he start for the Bills is about my only question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortured Soul Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 And they're worried if he can make the "transition" from CB to S? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I know everyone in the NFL was good in High School, so it doesn't mean much, but this made me laugh: Sounds like he can do it all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last Guy on the Bench Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Will he start for the Bills is about my only question. Clearly he'll start on defense (safety), offense (qb and rb), and special teams (punter). We can probably go with a roster of only 20 or 30 guys this year as long as one of them is Byrd. Should save some money. Maybe the Bills will lower ticket prices. The Byrd effect. What are you worried about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 May be a better option in nickel and dime packages than Drayton Florence. This guy looks like a gamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOOBY Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Clearly he'll start on defense (safety), offense (qb and rb), and special teams (punter). We can probably go with a roster of only 20 or 30 guys this year as long as one of them is Byrd. Should save some money. Maybe the Bill will lower ticket prices. The Byrd effect. What are you worried about? Sounds like Byrd is the word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Sounds like Byrd is the word. Yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuru4 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 May be a better option in nickel and dime packages than Drayton Florence. This guy looks like a gamer. How about a starter that plays every down as a Free Safety and moves Whitner to his more natural Strong Safety position. I have a feeling Byrd will have alot of picks while roaming in the backfeild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I know everyone in the NFL was good in High School, so it doesn't mean much, but this made me laugh: "At Clayton High School, to merely hint that the Missouri 4A Offensive Player of the Year played a large role in leading the Greyhounds to the 2004 state championship would be a gross understatement. He willed the school to a 13-1 ledger as a quarterback, safety, wide receiver and on special teams to aid the march to the Suburban East Conference title. "Byrd ranked fourth in the state in scoring (158 points), as he rushed for 1,480 yards (seventh in the state) while averaging 8.76 yards per carry and scoring 26 touchdowns his senior season. In addition, he passed for another 1,038 yards (65-128) and 13 scores. "On defense, Byrd was afforded first-team All-State accolades as his team's second-leading tackler, posting 71 stops (60 solos) along with seven interceptions (fifth in the state), three sacks and two fumble recoveries. He completed his "total package" with six catches for 125 yards (20.8 avg), 10 kickoff returns (30.1 avg), 15 returned punts (13.3 avg), in addition to punting the football 18 times for a 37.6-yard clip." nfl.com profile The punting is my favorite part. He can join Dick Jauron in the All-World High School Hall of Fame. this guy is a football player..unlike the many phoneys the Bills have drafted the past 10 yrs...no wonder he made plays..he has the football instincts...screw the 40 time nonsense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bourbonboy Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 All NFL players may have been good in high school, but not many are that good! Great post - the guy sounds like a total athlete, which is something that can't be taught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I know everyone in the NFL was good in High School, so it doesn't mean much, but this made me laugh: "At Clayton High School, to merely hint that the Missouri 4A Offensive Player of the Year played a large role in leading the Greyhounds to the 2004 state championship would be a gross understatement. He willed the school to a 13-1 ledger as a quarterback, safety, wide receiver and on special teams to aid the march to the Suburban East Conference title. "Byrd ranked fourth in the state in scoring (158 points), as he rushed for 1,480 yards (seventh in the state) while averaging 8.76 yards per carry and scoring 26 touchdowns his senior season. In addition, he passed for another 1,038 yards (65-128) and 13 scores. "On defense, Byrd was afforded first-team All-State accolades as his team's second-leading tackler, posting 71 stops (60 solos) along with seven interceptions (fifth in the state), three sacks and two fumble recoveries. He completed his "total package" with six catches for 125 yards (20.8 avg), 10 kickoff returns (30.1 avg), 15 returned punts (13.3 avg), in addition to punting the football 18 times for a 37.6-yard clip." nfl.com profile The punting is my favorite part. He can join Dick Jauron in the All-World High School Hall of Fame. it means a lot--most nfl players do not have this overall football ability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Does anybody else think there is a possiblity that Florence gets cut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maefster88 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Does anybody else think there is a possiblity that Florence gets cut? i think after last seasons debacle of cornerback injuries, the bills learned their lesson on keeping that position a little better stocked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Long Beach Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 i think after last seasons debacle of cornerback injuries, the bills learned their lesson on keeping that position a little better stocked True that. Although I think we've got the best deep cornerback crew of any Bills team that I can remember. I'm not sure about the best top two (Winfield & Clements were pretty nice) although I hope McKelvin grows up to elite status this year. I really like McGee McKelvin Youboty (I watched this guy struggle for so long but last year I was stunned by his performance. I hope he can stay healthy) Corner Drayton - Who knows, he may flourish now that he's back inside. May get cut. I don't expect much out of the rookies, but maybe someone sticks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Yep! Or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUyRAJHiki4...feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC in St. Louis Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 I remember him being a star in high school here in St. Louis, and that his dad was Gil Byrd. We wanted him to play at Mizzou, but when he left we all lost track of him. I will be glad to become a fan of this dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 All I was in high school football was "left out". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Band of Merriman Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 He's really being brought in to run the Bills version of the "Wildcat"!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timba Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 He's really being brought in to run the Bills version of the "Wildcat"!! TRICK PUNT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Does anybody else think there is a possiblity that Florence gets cut? Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddoublee Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 we could use someone at LT or RT, think he can do that as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Clearly he'll start on defense (safety), offense (qb and rb), and special teams (punter). We can probably go with a roster of only 20 or 30 guys this year as long as one of them is Byrd. Should save some money. Maybe the Bills will lower ticket prices. The Byrd effect. What are you worried about? Now I completely understand the pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadstroke Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 True that. Although I think we've got the best deep cornerback crew of any Bills team that I can remember. I'm not sure about the best top two (Winfield & Clements were pretty nice) although I hope McKelvin grows up to elite status this year. I really like McGee McKelvin Youboty (I watched this guy struggle for so long but last year I was stunned by his performance. I hope he can stay healthy) Corner Drayton - Who knows, he may flourish now that he's back inside. May get cut. I don't expect much out of the rookies, but maybe someone sticks. Based on his resume´I don't see how you cannot like Mr. Byrd. I just saw where many of the experts had him ranked as the number 2 CB in the draft... since speed is apparently his only shortcoming, the Bills have moved him to FS where he is free to use his natural ballhawking skills. Tell you the truth, I'll be surprised if he's not a starter by midseason and who knows, maybe right off the bat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 I know everyone in the NFL was good in High School, so it doesn't mean much, but this made me laugh: "At Clayton High School, to merely hint that the Missouri 4A Offensive Player of the Year played a large role in leading the Greyhounds to the 2004 state championship would be a gross understatement. He willed the school to a 13-1 ledger as a quarterback, safety, wide receiver and on special teams to aid the march to the Suburban East Conference title. "Byrd ranked fourth in the state in scoring (158 points), as he rushed for 1,480 yards (seventh in the state) while averaging 8.76 yards per carry and scoring 26 touchdowns his senior season. In addition, he passed for another 1,038 yards (65-128) and 13 scores. "On defense, Byrd was afforded first-team All-State accolades as his team's second-leading tackler, posting 71 stops (60 solos) along with seven interceptions (fifth in the state), three sacks and two fumble recoveries. He completed his "total package" with six catches for 125 yards (20.8 avg), 10 kickoff returns (30.1 avg), 15 returned punts (13.3 avg), in addition to punting the football 18 times for a 37.6-yard clip." nfl.com profile The punting is my favorite part. He can join Dick Jauron in the All-World High School Hall of Fame. Good stuff! Guys a true football player. I have a hunch that he will be able to transition to the FS spot quite smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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