DIE HARD 1967 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Yes I do realize it's too early to rate your drafted players and it might take 3 years to accurately grade the Bills 2009 draft. I have a very long history of being over critical of Buffalo's draft selections, but I can't remember a draft that has as many potential starters. Since I have always been so critical of the Bills drafts in the past, I thought I would take the time to congratulate the scouting staff, Tom Modrak and Russ Brandon for an excellent draft (in my opinion.) Some of these guys will be competing for starting jobs in a month or two. Aaron Maybin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQfKvO0a_WQ Eric Wood http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUiQo3obuRU Andy Levitre http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVwc8OR0NCk Shawn Nelsen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSZfPHWF1j8...feature=related Jarius Byrd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeML2xdhsDM Nic Harris http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU6HfVzclbA Entire Bills draft recap http://www.buffalobills.com/media-lounge/v...02-df024f8f046f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numark Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 3 of the links are for byrd. Thought you may want to fix that, and I agree this draft has potential to be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOR Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIE HARD 1967 Posted July 8, 2009 Author Share Posted July 8, 2009 3 of the links are for byrd. Thought you may want to fix that, and I agree this draft has potential to be amazing. Thank you, I really screwed that up but I fixed it, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Yes I know its too early to rate your drafted players and it might take 3 years to accurately grade the Bills 2009 draft. I have a very long history of being over critical of Buffalo's draft selections, but I can't remember a draft that had as many potential starters. God, I hope so. I'm very optimistic about the draft, but not the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I think Shawn Nelson will be even better than he was in college, since many of Nelson's catches were on badly thrown balls. I have never seen so many times where a receiver was so mis-led. It is quite possible that, within a year, 6 starters will come from this one draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conch Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Lankston could be a keeper too. Will know something in two to three years.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfreak Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Yes I know its too early to rate your drafted players and it might take 3 years to accurately grade the Bills 2009 draft. I have a very long history of being over critical of Buffalo's draft selections, but I can't remember a draft that has as many potential starters. I still can't believe Jarius Byrd and Shawn Nelson slipped to the later rounds. Eric Wood and Levitre were steals in my book. Since I have always been so critical of the Bills drafts in the past, I thought I would take the time to congratulate the scouting staff and Russ Brandon for an excellent draft in my opinion. Some of these guys will be competing for starting jobs in a month or two. Aaron Maybin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQfKvO0a_WQ Eric Wood http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUiQo3obuRU Andy Levitre http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVwc8OR0NCk Shawn Nelsen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSZfPHWF1j8...feature=related Jarius Byrd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeML2xdhsDM Nic Harris http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU6HfVzclbA How about just 2 years ago? Starting RB (Lynch), QB (Edwards) the two most important offensive positions, and a Middle Linebacker (Poz)normally thought of as the most important position on the defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 How about just 2 years ago? Starting RB (Lynch), QB (Edwards) the two most important offensive positions, and a Middle Linebacker (Poz)normally thought of as the most important position on the defense. While I don't mean to be argumentative, but that drafted was rounded out by Wendling, Schouman, and Ah You... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offde-fence Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I, too, believe this was the best draft we've seen in my time following drafts (8-10 years). Granted, Poz, Lynch, and Edwards were potentially a great bunch - and certainly great positions to start buiding around. We could see the foundations for a great O-line, good secondary depth which could fill in in a few years for losses to F.A., and potentially a playmaker at D.E. It looks like we could have real explosive, pro bowl level talent at D.E., safety, and Guard. If they pan out, the first four picks could be that good, and maybe another three eventually starting. I read an article that the Bills team has one of the highest number of players on their starting roster developed through the draft, and considering we're a young team, that is all the better for us. Congratulations to Brandon and Company - and, this draft has a feel to it that is a bit more old school than some of our more recent drafts, which I'm thinking might be attributed to Buddy Nix. If he had a good deal of say in it, then I hope he sticks around for a few more years, because with another draft like this, we could have a contending team with a core of players under contract for three to four more years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartacus Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 I, too, believe this was the best draft we've seen in my time following drafts (8-10 years). Granted, Poz, Lynch, and Edwards were potentially a great bunch - and certainly great positions to start buiding around. We could see the foundations for a great O-line, good secondary depth which could fill in in a few years for losses to F.A., and potentially a playmaker at D.E. It looks like we could have real explosive, pro bowl level talent at D.E., safety, and Guard. If they pan out, the first four picks could be that good, and maybe another three eventually starting. I read an article that the Bills team has one of the highest number of players on their starting roster developed through the draft, and considering we're a young team, that is all the better for us. Congratulations to Brandon and Company - and, this draft has a feel to it that is a bit more old school than some of our more recent drafts, which I'm thinking might be attributed to Buddy Nix. If he had a good deal of say in it, then I hope he sticks around for a few more years, because with another draft like this, we could have a contending team with a core of players under contract for three to four more years. agreed these guys could be almost as good as other highly touted premium picks like McCargo, Mike Williams & Hardy let's see how they play with pads on before drafting their HOF induction speeches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Jarius Byrd was picked at the top of the second round, since when is that considered a later round? I dont get the pick of Jarius Byrd if the plan all along was to move Whitner to free safety as we have been led to believe...why would you use a high second round pick on a CB that you plan on converting to FS when you already plan on moving your high salaried SS to FS, makes no sense....I understand depth but you dont draft for depth in the high second round especially when there were numerous other players on the board that could help the Bills this year Jarius Byrd doesnt have a chance to start as long as Whitner is with the Bills and playing FS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playoffs or Bust Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Jarius Byrd was picked at the top of the second round, since when is that considered a later round? I dont get the pick of Jarius Byrd if the plan all along was to move Whitner to free safety as we have been led to believe...why would you use a high second round pick on a CB that you plan on converting to FS when you already plan on moving your high salaried SS to FS, makes no sense....I understand depth but you dont draft for depth in the high second round especially when there were numerous other players on the board that could help the Bills this year Jarius Byrd doesnt have a chance to start as long as Whitner is with the Bills and playing FS It is because Whitner will play SS and Byrd will man the FS spot. The Bills draft talent over need meaning they took the highest rated player on their board. It just so happens they were in need of a guy in the back that can actually create some turnovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedy G Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 agreed these guys could be almost as good as other highly touted premium picks like McCargo, Mike Williams & Hardy let's see how they play with pads on before drafting their HOF induction speeches So much for guarded optimism, how's that half empty glass of B#&*Shite? I think we've all earned the right to be optimistic after 8 years of no playoffs. At least there have been changes made, "positive ones at that", and that gives us,"glass half full" people some hope!!! You never hit on every draft pick, so give me a break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 It is because Whitner will play SS and Byrd will man the FS spot. The Bills draft talent over need meaning they took the highest rated player on their board. It just so happens they were in need of a guy in the back that can actually create some turnovers. really? then why was Whitner on NFL total access recently talking about moving to free safety to get in position to make more plays and be a ball hawk? and you're basing your thoughts on what? that you think you know what you're talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playoffs or Bust Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 really? then why was Whitner on NFL total access recently talking about moving to free safety to get in position to make more plays and be a ball hawk? and you're basing your thoughts on what? that you think you know what you're talking about Direct quote from Whitner.... “I will get the opportunity to play free safety,” said Whitner. “Actually I probably won’t even stay at free safety because they drafted Jairus Byrd. They want him to play some free safety. Coach Fewell likes me at both, but they like him at free so we’ll see.” Know what you are talking about before you come at someone like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max997 Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 Direct quote from Whitner.... “I will get the opportunity to play free safety,” said Whitner. “Actually I probably won’t even stay at free safety because they drafted Jairus Byrd. They want him to play some free safety. Coach Fewell likes me at both, but they like him at free so we’ll see.” Know what you are talking about before you come at someone like that. and thats from what because in that interview on Access he talked about playing FS and staying at one position instead of moving around like he has in years past Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playoffs or Bust Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 and thats from what because in that interview on Access he talked about playing FS and staying at one position instead of moving around like he has in years past An article from Chris Brown - "Which Rookies Will Start" http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3...44-3da5c8a3182b Byrd will be on the field. If he is, he will play FS and Whitner will shift over. Think about it and it makes sense. Can someone help me out here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 An article from Chris Brown - "Which Rookies Will Start" http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-3...44-3da5c8a3182b Byrd will be on the field. If he is, he will play FS and Whitner will shift over. Think about it and it makes sense. Can someone help me out here? No. There's no use in demonstrating to someone that he or she is wrong only to then have them stubbornly stick to his or her erroneous point. Move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playoffs or Bust Posted July 8, 2009 Share Posted July 8, 2009 No. There's no use in demonstrating to someone that he or she is wrong only to then have them stubbornly stick to his or her erroneous point. Move on. All that said I'm excited for the group and wherever Byrd plays, I'm excited about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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