Where's Maybin?

by dzfromny on Oct 13, 2009 9:02 PM EDT

How much playing time has Aaron Maybin been getting? With 3 tackles in 5 games it can't be much. Is he another wasted #1 draft pick?

I'm no expert in football but it seems with our troubles at LB, is it possible to move an undersized DL into the LB position and at least try to get our money's worth out of him?

A number 1 draft pick should be having more of an impact on a team than what Maybin has been so far.

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Jauron has made it abundantly clear that Maybin will not play LB.

And no, he’s not a “wasted” pick. Not over the long haul, anyways. His athleticism and work ethic remain intact. Just as everyone knew all along, he needs time. Next year, with a year in the weight room, is when he should break out. The issue is that Buffalo hasn’t been able to get him into advantageous rush situations because we can’t stop the run…

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by Brian Galliford on Oct 13, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions

Well said. I can never understand how people are so sure a player is a wasted pick after one season....or after 4 games.

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by Joe P. on Oct 13, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Especially when that player was one of the youngest guys in the entire draft. People always bring up Orakpo (for good reason), but I wonder how good of a rookie season he would have had two years ago when he was Maybin’s age? Was Orakpo undersized when he was 21?

You sign a first rounder to a five year contract and you’re not drafting for immediate impact. You want the best player over the life of the contract.

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by kaisertown on Oct 14, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions

Orakpo has looked very good thus far

Let’s hope Maybin has an impact at some point this year. So far, he’s just looked overmatched and unable to beat OT’s.

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by Kurupt on Oct 14, 2009 2:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Orakpo is also playing LB

by Parrish11rules on Oct 14, 2009 6:48 AM EDT up reply actions

I am a PSU alumni and watched Maybin all season in 2008 and was one of the few disappointed PSU alum and Bills fans when they drafted him. He needed 1 more year in college. And he probably won’t be effective until 2011. I think he is a 3 year project. BUT…I do think he will be good at some point, just not this season or next.

by Berg79 on Oct 14, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm with you.

I really wanted Oher, he could have helped us now. Man is Oher tough and barring Injury, he is going to be a good one for a long time.

There's not a wide receiver who is fast enough, that J.P. Losman can't overthrow him on a fly pattern.

by The Buffalo Kid on Oct 14, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions

just think if we took Oher, Wood, and Everette Brown in that order, nasty!

by csc06258 on Oct 15, 2009 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions

after less than half a season

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by billsoferie on Oct 14, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions

again, the bills draft another project that will take a couple years when they need production right now. Maybin is best suited for a 3-4 linebacker, and Orakpo was the no brainer pick. If they wanted a 4-3 linebacker, hand in the ground it was Orakpo. He ran just as fast as Maybin and weighs 20 more pounds. Doesn’t anyone get Maybin was fast because he played college at 220-230? Thats the weights of some Wide Outs. If he goes up to the weight of an Orakpo he is sure to lose speed. I just hope we get a new coach next year that will switch to a 3-4 so we can get production out of Maybin, because all maybin does now is run around the O-tackle and it totally out of the play, another great pick

by csc06258 on Oct 14, 2009 3:07 AM EDT up reply actions

anyways?

Just so you know, you don’t need an “s” on anyway. Sorry to be the grammar police.

No, I’m not. If you’re going to write a blog which thousands of people read, or if you’re going to write anything at all for that matter, try not to sound like someone on the brink of failing the first grade.

Also, when you put quotations around the word “wasted,” it kinda sounds like you don’t really think he wasn’t a wasted pick.

Say what you mean. Mean what you say.

by skajaquada on Oct 14, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Say what you mean. Mean what you say.

I do. If you can’t comprehend it, my sincerest apologies. Try using some of your obvious brain power to infer things if they aren’t crystal clear. Or, you could just ask me.

I quoted the word wasted because it was the word the author used. Is that now the incorrect method of quoting someone?

Good Lord. So glad you left your opinion on the FanPost, or on the team, and led off your commenting career here with that.

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by Brian Galliford on Oct 14, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions

hahahahahahhaha – for some reason that made my day

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by J2 on Oct 14, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I have to disagree

The issue is that Buffalo hasn’t been able to get him into advantageous rush situations because we can’t stop the run…

I am a Penn State fan who thinks highly of Maybin. However, he is not a NFL defensive end. He is too small. I have watched him in pass rush situations this year and he has been routinely manhandled by tackles. Can he get bigger? Sure. But at what cost to his speed? If the Bills want to remain stubborn and insist Maybin will not be converted to LB, then we may be looking at a bust. If we had any imagination on our coaching staff, Maybin could be an effective rush LB who is never in the same place two consecutive plays.

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by ChipShot on Oct 13, 2009 10:59 PM EDT reply actions

He’s only 21 years old. He’s going to get bigger and it shouldn’t have a big impact on his athleticism. Most players his age are redshirt juniors. If every 21 year old got moved off of DE because he was too small, the NFL never would have seen a whole lot of great defensive ends.

by kaisertown on Oct 13, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions

* cough * Freeney * cough *

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by WhyBillsWhy on Oct 14, 2009 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Even a guy like Trent Cole who now plays at a Pro Bowl level at 270 pounds was like 235 pounds coming out of college as a 23 year old. These players are basically kids and are still growing into their ridiculously large bodies.
http://images.si.com/football/2005/draft/players/60980.html

by kaisertown on Oct 14, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Who?

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by Kurupt on Oct 14, 2009 2:14 AM EDT reply actions

Now I understand….the Bills are so deep with talented players that we can afford to use our #1 draft pick on someone that will have an impact next year.

by dzfromny on Oct 14, 2009 6:23 AM EDT reply actions

Look, has the problem really been the pass rush this year? Seriously, has it?

I agree that we should continue to make high DE and DT picks and maybe look at a veteran.

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by WhyBillsWhy on Oct 14, 2009 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions

If the pass rush hasn’t been a problem why would be continue to make high DE, DT picks when LB and OL are the problems?

by dzfromny on Oct 16, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

The Bills needed speed on the edge and they got a speed rusher? Holy hell people. For years there has been an outcry for not drafting any DEs and now we do and people go all bat-poop crazy. WTF?

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by MattRichWarren on Oct 16, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions

With three tackles in 5 games he either isn’t doing anything or he isn’t playing that much. My whole point is that your number 1 pick needs to have more of an impact, especially on a team as poor as the Bills. Jauron knew or should have known that he needs to win now or else he’s gone. Why in the world would you draft a player that can help you in the future when you need help now. To quote you WTF.

by dzfromny on Oct 16, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Brian and everyone else around here has been trying to tell you that rookie DEs make very little impact. The Bills recognized that weakness and addressed it but knew it would take time. Besides, the DEs haven’t been the reason we are losing. If Maybin was making a contribution of like 2 sacks and 10 tackles does that make the Bills a 4 or 5 win team right now? Hardly. The DEs are playing well right now.

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by MattRichWarren on Oct 17, 2009 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions