offde-fence Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I was just reading an NFL.com article about the top veterans likely to be pushed by rookies this year. Pickett was listed, as the Packers selected B.J. Raji in the first. Didn't Pickett play in a 4-3 defense the last few years and do a good job of it? If they are planning on turning him into a second stringer, I think he'd make a fine aquisition by the Bills. He's probably better suited for the 4-3. Do we have anyone the Packers would be interested in? I know, the Packers aren't big players in free agency and they like to keep and teach their own; but, this could be a good value trade scenario for Buffalo, if, that is, the F.O. feels about the DT position as I do - it should be improved. Who could we throw out there? Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 From ESPN: Ryan Pickett Birth Date October 8, 1979 Birth Place Zephyrhills, FL Height 6-2 Weight 330 lbs. Age 29 Position DT Experience 9 years College Ohio State Pickett has not lived up to his first-round status, but continues to develop into a solid contributor. He is a first and second-down player who comes off the field in passing situations. He has shown steady improvement throughout his career. He is a reliable two-gap player who has the size and strength to hold the point of attack. He has a good understanding and awareness when reacting to blocking patterns. He is a space eater who can anchor and hold his gap responsibility at the point of attack. He plays with good leverage and pad level when controlling offensive lineman. He can hold the point and allow linebackers to play clean downhill. He has limited range within the tackle box. He is a short-area player and not an upfield pass-rusher. He relies mainly on his upfield power to push the interior pocket and doesn't depend on many combinations when rushing the passer. He struggles to restart his feet once they stop. He is a load when he plays hard, but has a tendency to wear down leading to poor technique. Pickett is a situational player who is best suited as a run defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Would they have any reason not to want him as a depth/rotational player? I think Green Bay wants to win now don't they? Or do they have a glut at that position? What's his salary situation? Obviously very hypothetical stuff here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I think the Bills tried to sign him to a free agency contract 1-2 years ago but he chose Green Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Mud Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I think the Bills tried to sign him to a free agency contract 1-2 years ago but he chose Green Bay. I believe your right, when they signed Tripplett. I think ill pass on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I was just reading an NFL.com article about the top veterans likely to be pushed by rookies this year. Pickett was listed, as the Packers selected B.J. Raji in the first. Didn't Pickett play in a 4-3 defense the last few years and do a good job of it? If they are planning on turning him into a second stringer, I think he'd make a fine aquisition by the Bills. He's probably better suited for the 4-3. Do we have anyone the Packers would be interested in? I know, the Packers aren't big players in free agency and they like to keep and teach their own; but, this could be a good value trade scenario for Buffalo, if, that is, the F.O. feels about the DT position as I do - it should be improved. Who could we throw out there? Any thoughts? He is going to start, and/or rotate. He's the best player on their d-line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Wing Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I believe your right, when they signed Tripplett. I think ill pass on him. The Bills had already signed Tripplet when the offer was made to Pickett. At the time, Pickett had offers from Buffalo and Green Bay and chose the land of cheese. Must have been the allure of Favre that made him decide to play for the Fudge Packers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 He is going to start, and/or rotate. He's the best player on their d-line. kampman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 kampman? Kampman is an OLB now. Their d-line rotation players are Jolly, Jenkins, Raji, Pickett. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Well Pickett would be an upgrade. However I would not give up any picks for him. If he were cut I would offer him some decent offer around three million not much more. He and Stroud starting is solid and getting Kyle Williams in more of a pick his spots kind of role improves him. And than Spencer Johnson is added depth and McCargo is also back in a rotational role is better. If we added Pickett our roster we would be better but not better enough to go out and give up draft picks or a huge contract for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Kampman is an OLB now. Their d-line rotation players are Jolly, Jenkins, Raji, Pickett. didn't know that.... thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Kampman is an OLB now. Their d-line rotation players are Jolly, Jenkins, Raji, Pickett. Justin Harrell will see time inside and outside as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamRoller67 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Pickett plays the run stuffer role in the 4-3 defense. The Bills have Marcus Stroud in that role already. The Packers don't need him in their new 3-4 defense, Raji will play nose tackle and Pickett doesn't have the speed or athleticism to play DE in a 3-4 scheme. The Bills are in need of the penetrator type of DT (think Tommie Harris of the Bears) Triplett was that type of undersized speed DT, but he was already washed up when the Bills signed him. They hoped McCargo would be that guy as well, but it's not panning out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Pickett plays the run stuffer role in the 4-3 defense. The Bills have Marcus Stroud in that role already. The Packers don't need him in their new 3-4 defense, Raji will play nose tackle and Pickett doesn't have the speed or athleticism to play DE in a 3-4 scheme. The Bills are in need of the penetrator type of DT (think Tommie Harris of the Bears) Triplett was that type of undersized speed DT, but he was already washed up when the Bills signed him. They hoped McCargo would be that guy as well, but it's not panning out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLynchTrain Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Justin Harrell will see time inside and outside as well. Yeah I was going to say that they just drafted Harrell in 07 too..but he hasn't lived up to their expectations yet On picking Raji, I think he was a player that the Packers just couldn't pass on for the value at that pick... Although I have a strong feeling that Ron Brace might have a better career than Raji, and ONLY because of coaching rather than talent. Sad but true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamRoller67 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 So, in your opinion Pickett can play DE in a 3-4 defense? He's considered slow for a DT... how slow do you think he would be playing in a 3-4 as a DE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 So, in your opinion Pickett can play DE in a 3-4 defense? He's considered slow for a DT... how slow do you think he would be playing in a 3-4 as a DE? No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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