That Aud Smell Posted April 28, 2023 Report Posted April 28, 2023 1 minute ago, mjd1001 said: So, the same can be true about a TE. A TE can be a TE technically, but can be used as a new/different type of slot guy. Coaches/teams no longer draft guys to fit the 'model' of what the position traditionally was....now guys are drafted based on their skillset and schemes/plays are drawn around those skills. And with apologies for again invoking (1) the name of a hated rival coach (the greatest of all-time) and (2) the name of a deceased, disgraced NFL player ... but the way Belichik used Hernandez was ahead of its time. That guy used to be everywhere -- split out wide on a few downs, then lined up as a FB on the next drive, lookin' like an H-Back on another, and so on. 4 minutes ago, K-9 said: Joe DiBiase is a little b word who thinks fantasy football is real and this take about 1st round TEs is as irrelevant as it gets. Hey Joey, how about TEs selected in other rounds over the last 17 years? News flash Joey: as a prospect, Kincaid is head and shoulders above any of the WRs you had a school girl crush on last night.
Eleven Posted April 28, 2023 Report Posted April 28, 2023 1 minute ago, That Aud Smell said: And with apologies for again invoking (1) the name of a hated rival coach (the greatest of all-time) and (2) the name of a deceased, disgraced NFL player ... but the way Belichik used Hernandez was ahead of its time. That guy used to be everywhere -- split out wide on a few downs, then lined up as a FB on the next drive, lookin' like an H-Back on another, and so on. I don't see Ditka mentioned anywhere above.
That Aud Smell Posted April 28, 2023 Report Posted April 28, 2023 Just now, Eleven said: I don't see Ditka mentioned anywhere above. Bahhahahaha. Now I am immediately thinking of one of the best metaphysical comedic bits about "how many Ditkas would it take ..." and then more talk of whether we're discussing mini-Ditkas or full-sized ones. 1
kas23 Posted April 28, 2023 Report Posted April 28, 2023 7 minutes ago, mjd1001 said: Or, as others have said, the league is different now. Positions are more 'hybrid' than they used to be. In your Scheme, a CB can play safety or a S can be a nickel CB. Traditional DE's and OLBs aren't the same now as they were a decade ago. So, the same can be true about a TE. A TE can be a TE technically, but can be used as a new/different type of slot guy. Coaches/teams no longer draft guys to fit the 'model' of what the position traditionally was....now guys are drafted based on their skillset and schemes/plays are drawn around those skills. Correct. A TE that just catches balls is no different than a 3-4 OLB who never drops back into coverage (ie an EDGE). The whole idea that an OLB wanted to be paid as a DE spawned the EDGE position, not a change in the game. I’m sure there’s plenty of ball catching TEs would would love to be paid as a WR if hit with the franchise tag.
shrader Posted April 28, 2023 Report Posted April 28, 2023 2 hours ago, That Aud Smell said: There’s another tweet - it’s threaded. But he’s also got Olsen listed as someone who didn’t quite work out because he was “traded.” Ahhh, so you have to look at 5 or 6 separate places to see the entire point. Twitter, what a great place to make statements like this.🙄
Night Train Posted April 28, 2023 Report Posted April 28, 2023 Stop believing the media has all the answers and watch what they do with him. It's all opinion and hype. Perspective. They are not giving us absolutes and facts. The draft is a gamble and our GM works FA prior to the draft far more than most. Let's see what they do with the last 4 picks. Go Bills.
Buffalonill Posted April 28, 2023 Report Posted April 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, Night Train said: Stop believing the media has all the answers and watch what they do with him. It's all opinion and hype. Perspective. They are not giving us absolutes and facts. The draft is a gamble and our GM works FA prior to the draft far more than most. Let's see what they do with the last 4 picks. Go Bills. You guys should get nuke it would be damn near impossible to stop the bills offense diggs, nuke, davis, Knox, kincaid.
K-9 Posted April 28, 2023 Report Posted April 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Eleven said: I don't see Ditka mentioned anywhere above. Start with John Mackey and work your way down.
That Aud Smell Posted April 28, 2023 Report Posted April 28, 2023 1 hour ago, shrader said: Ahhh, so you have to look at 5 or 6 separate places to see the entire point. Twitter, what a great place to make statements like this.🙄 It's a Twitter thread. You just need to scroll. 16 minutes ago, K-9 said:
#freejame Posted April 28, 2023 Report Posted April 28, 2023 TBD is a weird place. Went in to look at draft coverage and they instituted a rule about “not tipping picks.” I’m not sure the last NHL draft I didn’t watch “live” while also finding out first in Sabrespace who we drafted.
Eleven Posted April 28, 2023 Report Posted April 28, 2023 59 minutes ago, #freejame said: TBD is a weird place. Went in to look at draft coverage and they instituted a rule about “not tipping picks.” I’m not sure the last NHL draft I didn’t watch “live” while also finding out first in Sabrespace who we drafted. I am just guessing here--and I mean guessing--but TBD has a significantly larger crowd, so if anyone other than Scott or his designee starts posting picks, it will get chaotic, and the mods will have a lot of cleanup to do. Here, we just kind of know it's going to be a mod for the first couple of rounds (seems like Chz lately) and go along with it.
K-9 Posted April 28, 2023 Report Posted April 28, 2023 1 hour ago, #freejame said: TBD is a weird place. Went in to look at draft coverage and they instituted a rule about “not tipping picks.” I’m not sure the last NHL draft I didn’t watch “live” while also finding out first in Sabrespace who we drafted. It’s not about finding out in the forum, it’s about finding out before Goodell has made the announcement. Some who are privy to league communications just can’t help themselves.
Pimlach Posted April 29, 2023 Report Posted April 29, 2023 Nice pick Bills. OG is not flashy but they need to upgrade the IOL.
That Aud Smell Posted April 29, 2023 Report Posted April 29, 2023 Torrence was mocked to the Bills at 27 in several predictions. I’m glad to see an SEC guard in the mix. Day 1 starter, I hope.
sabills Posted April 29, 2023 Report Posted April 29, 2023 Happy with that Torrence pick, thats a nice grab that far down. 1
Eleven Posted April 29, 2023 Report Posted April 29, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Brawndo said: Safety ... always off ... Edited April 29, 2023 by Eleven 2
GASabresIUFAN Posted April 29, 2023 Report Posted April 29, 2023 Only problem with Torrence is that he's a Gator.
GASabresIUFAN Posted April 29, 2023 Report Posted April 29, 2023 From CBSsports Quote 91. Bills: Dorian Williams, LB, Tulane Grade: A Shorter, but incredibly long and decently rangy. But quicker than fast in general. Plus ball skills and awareness in coverage. Tireless worker to beat blocks and does it frequently. Sure tackler. Fills a need and keeps Buffalo athletic at LB. 1
Buffalonill Posted April 29, 2023 Report Posted April 29, 2023 Can't believe you guys got the virus that late hes going to be an all-pro player
carpandean Posted April 29, 2023 Report Posted April 29, 2023 Like the first two picks, but that third one is a bit of a head-scratcher, especially as our last pick until round five. They must see him as someone who can develop into a very strong middle linebacker. He's somewhat short, but does have very long arms and is pretty fast: (Historical linebacker combine scores)
Scottysabres Posted April 29, 2023 Report Posted April 29, 2023 I love that offensive Guard pick. Like many, I'm not sure on that Linebacker pick.
Night Train Posted April 29, 2023 Report Posted April 29, 2023 We'll see about the LB. The days of big LB's are going the way of the Dodo for most teams,in a pass happy NFL. Many are glorified safties or hybrids, like Milano. Edmunds had straight ahead speed but zero instincts, footwork and poor coverage ability. I don't miss him at all.
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