beastly23 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I read that Wendell Bryant had a tryout that went very good with the Bills. I know they need help with DT's with McCargo very suspsect and Hargrove's issues off the field. Do u think he can make the team and contribute. Just thought it was interesting that he was a first round pick and has stated he has cleaned up his act off the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I read that Wendell Bryant had a tryout that went very good with the Bills. I know they need help with DT's with McCargo very suspsect and Hargrove's issues off the field. Do u think he can make the team and contribute. Just thought it was interesting that he was a first round pick and has stated he has cleaned up his act off the field. Mike Florio at profootballtalk.com says that Bryant, a 2002 #12 pick, has mended his ways, and : "He realizes that, due to his behavior, he owes the Cardinals a partial refund of his signing bonus. “I want to pay the Cardinals back the money because I didn’t give them what they deserved and they allowed me to live a great lifestyle,” Bryant said. “A man has to face his mistakes.” Wow. We don’t know whether Bryant has anything left, but we hope that he’ll get a fair chance to fully redeem himself." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VJ91 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I read that Wendell Bryant had a tryout that went very good with the Bills. I know they need help with DT's with McCargo very suspsect and Hargrove's issues off the field. Do u think he can make the team and contribute. Just thought it was interesting that he was a first round pick and has stated he has cleaned up his act off the field. I can't believe the Bills haven't signed him already. He is the perfect Bills' type free agent - a player coming off injuries or problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VJ91 Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Trade (Peters to Philly) - YES. plus a tradedown (Detroit or San Diego): NO. 15 Buffalo Brian Cushing - #15 - Houston 20 Buffalo Brandon Pettigrew-#20 - Detroit. 28 Buffalo Max Unger-#49 - Seattle 42 Buffalo Ron Brace -#40 - New England 46 Buffalo Michael Johnson-#70 - Cincinnati 3 of your first 5 "Bills mock draft picks" were picked almost exactly at the spots you predicted, while the other two would have been considered reaches based on where they actually went in the draft. That's pretty good mock drafting - I would have been happy with your top 5 picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKOOBY Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I can't believe the Bills haven't signed him already. He is the perfect Bills' type free agent - a player coming off injuries or problems. Used puck bags come cheaper than shiny ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Trade (Peters to Philly) - YES. plus a tradedown (Detroit or San Diego): NO.15 Buffalo Brian Cushing - #15 - Houston 20 Buffalo Brandon Pettigrew-#20 - Detroit. 28 Buffalo Max Unger-#49 - Seattle 42 Buffalo Ron Brace -#40 - New England 46 Buffalo Michael Johnson-#70 - Cincinnati 3 of your first 5 "Bills mock draft picks" were picked almost exactly at the spots you predicted, while the other two would have been considered reaches based on where they actually went in the draft. That's pretty good mock drafting - I would have been happy with your top 5 picks. Thanks. I really thought we'd trade down as well as trade, but I never saw Byrd in the second. I give all credit to DraftTek. Their Big Board was pretty spot-on: A review of their last mock shows 8 correct Round 1 picks: 2) St Louis - Jason Smith 3) Cincinnati - Andre Smith 4) Green Bay - BJ Raji 14) New Orleans - Malcolm Jenkins 15) Houston - Brian Cushing 27) Indianapolis - Donald Brown 31) Arizona - Chris Wells 32) Pittsburgh - Evander Hood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 What do they have to lose? He at least should be an improvement over McCargo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWVABillsFan Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 If I am correct was this guy originally a 1st round pick? If so was he a reach to get? I remember Marv trading up and reaching for McCargo and me and others as well thinking it was a bad trade. How much upside does the guy still have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcalvin79 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I read that Wendell Bryant had a tryout that went very good with the Bills. I know they need help with DT's with McCargo very suspsect and Hargrove's issues off the field. Do u think he can make the team and contribute. Just thought it was interesting that he was a first round pick and has stated he has cleaned up his act off the field. does that mean we've given up on trying to get Henderson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leper65 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 He got suspended for drug/alcohol abuse. He was on Sirius radio live yesterday afternoon and said he had not heard from any NFL team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 If I am correct was this guy originally a 1st round pick? If so was he a reach to get? I remember Marv trading up and reaching for McCargo and me and others as well thinking it was a bad trade. How much upside does the guy still have? Yes he was. Everyone knows that drafting DTs high in the draft is a can't-miss proposition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach55 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 This is the type of player who could come in and be an immediate impact. His problems were not his ability, it was his off the field problems. As a young guy, he thought he had it all and blew it big time. He's been out of the league for a while and cleaned up his act. He realized that living in the real world is a lot harder than playing football. If you give him a roster spot, he now has something to prove and wants to redeem himself. He'll have a big fire under his a@@ and that's what will keep him going. Worst case scenario, you bring him in, pay league minimum and cut him. Best case scenario he plays to what he was supposed to out of college and you have a starting DT who was penned to be an all-pro out of college. I say bring him in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladiebla Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I think CB blogged he thought the guy looked good as well (on the field); would be cool to give him a go imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yall Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I read that Wendell Bryant had a tryout that went very good with the Bills. I know they need help with DT's with McCargo very suspsect and Hargrove's issues off the field. Do u think he can make the team and contribute. Just thought it was interesting that he was a first round pick and has stated he has cleaned up his act off the field. Is there a link to that story? I'd like to read it if you have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobDVA Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 If the Bills do not sign Bryant, does that mean they think McCargo is finally going to come through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Is there a link to that story? I'd like to read it if you have it. Not much more than what was quoted above, but here you go: Wendell Bryant Wants Back In ... and there's also this more detailed report, including a statement that he did get a try out with the Bills a couple weeks ago .... Bryant Wants 2nd Chance “Now, my body feels like it’s at a point where I can still play very well,” Bryant said. ”Playing football is not something that just goes away just like that. I’m looking forward to a new opportunity and kicking some butt. I had a really good tryout with Buffalo. There’s currently no offer, but I’m hoping for a chance.” Added Bryant’s agent, Marc Lillibridge: “He had a great workout for the Bills. They were very impressed.” GO BILLS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sen. John Blutarsky Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 If I am correct was this guy originally a 1st round pick? If so was he a reach to get? I remember Marv trading up and reaching for McCargo and me and others as well thinking it was a bad trade. How much upside does the guy still have? He was the #12 pick overall and Larry Felser wrote a column just before the draft suggesting the Bills should take him with the #4 selection they used on Mike Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Tatonkas Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 It wouldnt hurt to sign for a one year deal with conditions. It is a low risk high return possibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans4e64 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 If the Bills do not sign Bryant, does that mean they think McCargo is finally going to come through? No. It means they didn't like Bryant... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Tatonkas Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Again I hope he is signed because I would hate for someone else to get him and he turns out to be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 It wouldnt hurt to sign for a one year deal with conditions. It is a low risk high return possibility. Agreed...we have two young DT's who haven't really proven anything in the NFL. Take a chance on the Mr. Wendell!!! Sign him to a 1 year (incentive laden) deal and roll the dice. Maybe he kicks McCargo in the ass a little bit! That being said....I would love to see John Henderson lined up next to #99 this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 It wouldnt hurt to sign for a one year deal with conditions. It is a low risk high return possibility. What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpunchy Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Jesus why isn't this guy signed yet? Give him a two year deal incentive laden deal with no signing bonus. He screws up he is cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Didn't this guy suck when he played ? Yes, he was a former #1 pick. But he had 29 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 28 starts. He is hardly an upgrade. I'm fine if they give him a shot, but expectation levels should be very low for a guy who sucked when he has played 3 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Didn't this guy suck when he played ?Yes, he was a former #1 pick. But he had 29 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 28 starts. He is hardly an upgrade. I'm fine if they give him a shot, but expectation levels should be very low for a guy who sucked when he has played 3 years ago. True, but if he really has top 10 talent and has a fire under his a$$, this could be a great pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Who knows if it was the booze or just his talent level as to why he was not successful. But bottom line is if he is an upgrade over McCargo we should sign him. I also would like to see us take a shot on Willie Williams, UDFA. There was a thread on him before the draft and if nothing else he should be invited for an open tryout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 As someone pointed out earlier this defense is paper thin at DT. If he has ANY gas in the tank he should be signed to a contract and working out at Orchard Park right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 True, but if he really has top 10 talent and has a fire under his a$$, this could be a great pickup. He had top 5 talent 5 years ago and he still sucked. Bring him in to talk with Lynch and show him the road is going down. Then cut him and tell Lynch that he's next if he screws up again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 Didn't this guy suck when he played ?Yes, he was a former #1 pick. But he had 29 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 28 starts. He is hardly an upgrade. I'm fine if they give him a shot, but expectation levels should be very low for a guy who sucked when he has played 3 years ago. Sack totals aren't always a good quantifier for DTs. Keith Millard and Warren Sapp are the only two names to jump out at me in the top 50 of this list, and Millard began his career at DE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 He had top 5 talent 5 years ago and he still sucked. Bring him in to talk with Lynch and show him the road is going down. Then cut him and tell Lynch that he's next if he screws up again. .................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drinkTHEkoolaid Posted May 8, 2009 Share Posted May 8, 2009 give it a shot... roll the dice. high reward low risk potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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