Bills select Oregon DB Jairus Byrd at No. 42
by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:24 PM EDT
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New Buffalo Bills CB Jairus Byrd (photo source)
With their third pick, No. 42 overall in the second round, the Buffalo Bills have selected Oregon CB Jairus Byrd.
We won't pretend we expected this pick. We were certain that the Bills would take a defensive back at some point in this draft with eight defensive backs approaching the close of their contracts in the next two years. Byrd, an early entrant measuring in at 5'10" and 207 pounds, protects against that probability - though in terms of immediate impact, it's difficult to expect much.
Byrd had a terrible pre-draft process. He timed slowly and underwhelmed at the Combine. But he produced well in the Pac-10, intercepting 17 passes in his three-year career, and is pretty athletic. He also has been productive as a punt returner at Oregon.
As mentioned, we won't say we expected this pick - but a defensive back was coming at some point. Byrd has proven to be a playmaker, but he'll only be a specialist and sub-package corner as a rookie. Strange pick - but it does offer a bit of value, particularly if the Bills try him at safety - an area the Bills need help at as well.
The Bills have exercised all three of their first-day selections. We're sure you'll want to vent on this pick, so have at it. Consider this your open thread for the rest of day one of the 2009 NFL Draft. Thanks for making Buffalo Rumblings your home for the day!
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He was a ballhawk...
Lots of INTs. That’s all you can really say.
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Brian,
Are they now looking to trade back into the 2nd with offering up Parrish and picks?
"If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?"
~Vince Lombardi~
No idea.
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
i would not
have picked him over everette brown. from everything ive heard/read in hte past 10 minutes bryd has a lot of interceptions
I think I've got to take a break from this
This pick made my head hurt. Instead of taking a guy with a first round grade (Brown) in the second round the Bills cleverly take a guy with no better than a 3rd round grade instead. It’s just disgusting.
as it should
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
hahahha.
No I voted no.
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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I said YES
Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009
by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Pac 10 homer...
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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL....
no thats not why……
I said I wanted Chung…….he was gone (Pac-10 too)
and he’s (Byrd) is one of the top 3 zone coverage corners in the draft……SOOOOOO if the team was gonna take a CB he was the best one to get that was still available.
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
IS he capable of playing S?
If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.
Yes he is. He returns punts, too.
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
GREAT returner… At 4.68!
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by Jason from OH-IO on Apr 25, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Breathe, guys. You haven’t seen him play yet.
It seriously amuses me that a confusing, surprising pick is automatically a bad pick.
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Do you like it Brian?
Because it sure seems extremely unnecessary with the holes we still have.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
I’m not saying that. As I’ve said repeatedly, I am not a snap judgment guy.
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Taking Byrd with that pick with the holes we have is a joke!!!!
"Get ready for the pain women…the pain train is coming Whooo Whooooo !!!!!" – Terry Tate Office Linebacker
You don’t need to be fast to be a returner, just agile with a good burst, and Byrd is that… but his 4.68 leads me to think he’ll be a safety… Bye bye Ko Simpson.
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 25, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Stop rubbing Oragel on your head!!!!
"Get ready for the pain women…the pain train is coming Whooo Whooooo !!!!!" – Terry Tate Office Linebacker
Who is the moron in the FO who thinks this is a good idea?
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
This has Dick J written all over it. But this unreal. I mean don’t they get it…we need as much front 7 help as possible.
They obviously don't get it
I thought they did with Maybin, but they only partially understand the need for a strong front 7.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
I dont understand how people can be HAPPY with a specialist in Maybin....
then be P’O’ed when another specialist in Byrd is picked…….
Its mind bottling……lol
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions
Here is Chris Brown on Wood.
Eric Wood was a late riser up the draft. With Mack off the board the run on centers was on. The Bills see Wood as a guard for them, though he offers them depth at center behind Hangartner. What I like about him is he’s got some nasty to his game. He likes finishing people on blocks.
The guy had over 180 knockdowns his last two seasons. Buffalo had their eye on him early and had a personal interview with him at the combine.
"I was really impressed with them and I left the meeting feeling really good," said Wood. "When I saw them at 28 and I got the call there was no better feeling than that."
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PAC-10 Corners
When was the last time a PAC-10 receiver was a top ten pic??? This Makes no sense and concludes why Dick Jauron and that entire coaching staff should stop at Wal-mart and buy some suit case luggage……HOW IS THIS OUR 2ND round pick……stop posting 17 pics and that crap……TERRIBLE
California and USC have explosive offenses.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
Arizona St has been good the last few years too.....
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Mcgee is gone after this year.....
Apparently the Wiz-Kid Russ Brandon has no Intent on re-signing Mcgee after this season…..other than that this MAKES NO SENSE PEOPLE….
yikes!
A classic Dick Jauron-move – hopeless value. Unless they view him as a safety, this pick is the worst in recent memory from the Bills.
I’m glad this is Jauron’s and Modrak’s last season in Buffalo, because they’re both clueless.
by BillsfanfromDenmark on Apr 25, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
Byrd's Jauron connection...
Byrd’s Father, Gil Byrd, was a two-time Pro Bowl cornerback with San Diego and recently served as Chicago Bears’ DB coach.
perfect!!!!!! Give my son a job, please!!!!!!
"Get ready for the pain women…the pain train is coming Whooo Whooooo !!!!!" – Terry Tate Office Linebacker
2 years from now?
I don’t think this kid plays anytime soon….
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Couldn't Agree more Kurupt.....
Corner is a Training Camp Cut now….can’t have 6 Dbs and 5 safties….somebody is out…
Watch Florence get cut, just like that other guy last year… Webster??
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 25, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Or we axe on of our Safeties and move a CB over
If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.
I’d much prefer that. Byrd could play FS and we could keep Whitner at SS.
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 25, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Awesome – slow player that can’t budge the line-up…..great 2nd round pick
Are they ever going to have a draft that actually makes sense and FILLS HOLES?
by Posluszny Pollocks on Apr 25, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
Why not Everette Brown?
So much more upside. And coupled with Maybin, they wouldn’t have needed to pick an outside LB. They could have been interchangeable at DE and OLB.
PROJECT MAYHEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What could have been...
We could have took Cushing round 1 still got Wood and then Took Brown in round 2 and really filled holes. OLB, O-line and DE. We really need a new raft crew.
Wood
I can’t believe I wasted all this time investigating prospects only to see us pick this dude.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Yeah, why should we when the Bills don't
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I mean, I expected a CB at like the 5th ROUND
If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.
Bright Side
This is the last Jauron draft
by ballinbills1315 on Apr 25, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
Best comment
Seems like they are also trying to make the move to Toronto easier for the fans to take. They will be lucky to get to 7-9 next year.
PROJECT MAYHEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I believe he is the son of a Bears coach, so he knows how to play the game.
Great returner obviously-Parrish WILL be traded. Can we get back into the 2nd w/ Parrish and one of the 4ths?
Does this spell the end for Youboty?
Panthers gave up their #1 pick next year for Everette Brown. I would have done that trade in a heartbeat. I’m with you on this Ron.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
I think the Panthers just found their replacement for Peppers, I really do.
Any chance we tade our first next year for Peppers?
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 25, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Not unless we find some magical cap space.
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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
If this pick were made by a “good” team who had as many CB’s on the roster as the Bills it would be labeled a “luxury pick”. The problem is that the Bills are in no position to be making “luxury picks”. Disgusting.
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by O.J. Is My Bodyguard on Apr 25, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions
with as bad as the defense was at time last year.......
this was not a luxury pick.
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
It is when you have 5 CB’s ahead of him and need front 7 help more than anything.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
well....like I said about Maybin......
Jauron’s living and dying with these kids…..and he’s not helping himself live.
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
He was on life support
WIth this pick someone just unplugged the life support equipment
Only question is how far into the season does he make it before he dies?
If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.
Also....
Mcgee was hurt for a while……Youboty was hurt………
we were playing with Rookie corners for a good majority of the year last year…..
Depth is needed.
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
IN THE FIFTH ROUND,SURE DO IT THEN
Not in the freaking 2nd, I am sorry, no other way to slice it, this was a WASTED pick
If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.
Depth was not needed this early
McKelvin, McGee, Youboty, Florence and likely Corner will all be ahead of him on the depth chart. You can’t expect guys to get hurt and base a draft pick on that!
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
IMO He's probably moving to safety.......
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
it’s the only way this pick makes sense. 4.68 is not nfl CB speed, but it’s decent as a safety.
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 25, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
With all due respect...
The problem with the Bills defense last year was NOT with defensive backs. Adding pass rush will instantly make “McCoverage” look better. The only thing I can think was going through their head were the soon to be expiring contract of some of the other DB’s (as noted above) or they think Byrd can get on the field at another position. Personally, I was hoping they would take Beatty or one of the remaining TE’s.
I'll donate $1 to help Mary Wilson pay the estate tax...who's with me?!?
by O.J. Is My Bodyguard on Apr 25, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I wanted them to big ole uglies for every pick too.......
but thats obviously not happening.
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
NFL.com
Analysis
Positives: Well-built athlete. … Good initial jam at the line of scrimmage. … Loose hips to turn and run with the receiver. … Can shadow the receiver due to very good lateral quickness and the ability to plant and go out of his cuts. … Late explosive burst to close on the ball. … Gets his hands on a lot of passes. … Natural playmaker with soft hands for the interception. … Times leaps well and can snatch the ball out of the air. … Good body control to make the catch outside of his frame. … Natural with the ball in his hands. … Good feel for the return. … Good vision to set up blocks. … Good agility and has a quick burst to accelerate. … Reliable open-field tackler. … Breaks down in space well and wraps his arms securely. … Willing to come up in run support. … Good bloodlines. … Father Gill Byrd was a two-time Pro Bowl cornerback with San Diego and recently served as Chicago Bears DBs coach.
Negatives: More quick than he is fast. … May lack the straight-line speed for a traditional man-to-man scheme. … Can be grabby in coverage, likely to lead to pass interference penalties in the NFL. … Reliable open-field tackler, but isn’t an intimidating hitter. … Assisted by an aggressive pass rush and a veteran secondary at Oregon.
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Love this line: Assisted by an aggressive pass rush
Hmmm, and what is it that the Bills lack in spades?
Oh yeah, a freaking pass rush, god I am sick to my stomach over this pick
If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.
Seriously, did we not take Aaron Maybin?
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
exactly......
Like I said before…….people love Maybin as a “specialist” pass rusher…….but they dont like a “specialist” in the defensive backfield………amazing
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Our "specialist" DE will see the field a whole heck of a lot more than our "specialist" CB
If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.
You can’t possibly know that yet, sorry WA.
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Really? As I noted before unless he is becoming our new SS, I don't think he sees the field unless its as a PR
And even then, there are guys in the 4th, 5th and 6th rounds to do that and be depth
If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.
Please don’t make the mistake of thinking I’m defending the pick. I’m not. I’m just not condemning the kid or the pick, either.
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I am not comdemning him either, I am condeming the morons who picked him
We need an OLB, a LT, and a real TE
All were to be had there
If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.
Oh, c’mon. You knew they weren’t taking a TE.
You knew they weren’t taking an OT – they’ve got three they like.
LB is the one spot I’ll concede. They obviously think they can get one early tomorrow.
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
It better be McKenzie or Williams, since Simtim is now gone
I am really close to going on the warpath here Bri
If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.
Please don’t. You’re a mod here. :)
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
A “specialist” isn’t playing in the secondary any time soon though. Not unless they make some moves there….
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
why not?
He could be better than Corner……or he could be better than Scott and Wilson and Simpson……
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
OK
and how often do those guys play?
Corner won’t see the field this year either. Unless Byrd is a starting safety all of a sudden, he won’t be ahead of Scott, and likely Wilson either.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Man the min I think I got this team figured out.......
is the min they are strapping me up with the white coat…….
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Umm yeah, and we have a gimpy Schobel and the Molassas Twins to create a pass rush
We have no rush LBer to help Brian
Unless he is going to be our new SS full time from the gate, this pick was wasted for this season trying to save DJs job
If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.
Linebackers are sliding. Maualuga went in round two, did he not? There are still linebackers to be had.
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed
But Tackles?!?!
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by Jason from OH-IO on Apr 25, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
The Bills have 3 that they like. I’ve said all along that they probably wouldn’t take one on day one. Guess I was right.
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
My gues is we grab McKenzie or Freeman in the third… we have to or i’ll shoot someone.
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 25, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
What scares me
Is that the Miami Dolphins just got another guy that’s perfect to run that Wildcat. The Dolphins got significantly better in Rd. 2, the Bills barely made a dent.
Remember my pesimisim!!!
And you guys ripped me a new “hole” trying to convince me to wait.
And our starting LT = Langston Walker. Good night. At least this guarantees Jauron will get fired. Let’s bring in Gruden!
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by Jason from OH-IO on Apr 25, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions
Watch McGee go down in the second game and Byrd come in at starter and have 4int’s now. the Bills win 9 games, miss the playoffs again, but because Byrd had a good season DJ is retained and we do all of this again next year.
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 25, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions
Dude, are you smoking up while watching the draft?
If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.
no but I’m seriously considering it.
I’m thinking worst case scenario, and thats it.
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 25, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
i have been tyring to think why that would make this pick and i cant think of one possible reason, any one? bills go 2-14
screw our record........what is the under/over on games before Edwards gets injured?
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~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
I cant even imagine whats going on over at BBMB right now......
lol…..its probably blowing up as we speak.
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
From Chris Brown
Buffalo addressed their secondary for the first time in the draft in round two using their 42nd overall selection on Oregon defensive back Jairus Byrd. Second all-time in Oregon history with 17 career interceptions, Byrd also ranked fourth in school annals with 53 pass breakups.
Byrd played most of his career as a coverage cornerback for the Ducks, but could project to free safety in the NFL.
(MORE TO FOLLOW)
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by Jason from OH-IO on Apr 25, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
FS has to be it
Gives you a play maker in center field and then you have two safeties who have good cover skills.
so I guess they are addressing safety...
but he seems like a free to me… I thought they were putting Whitner there?
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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Free Safety it is then. If he was drafted to be a safety then I can see this draft making more sense then CB… not all that much more sense, but still.
F*ck I’m pissed.
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 25, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
You don't pass on our other needs to reach for a DB......total BS
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absolutly agreed. I hate this pick. I’m just saying it makes it slitly less bad if he’s a saety… but not by much.
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 25, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it just me or is Mel Kiper a pain in the ass
and thinks he knows everything
Free Safety
Brian,
Is he our “new” free safety? and now what with Whitner?
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by Jason from OH-IO on Apr 25, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions
Couldn’t tell you. Will try to learn more, but S is definitely an option.
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
you have a need at TE, at OT, and at LB and...
you draft a guy who isn’t even possibly going to see the field even a tiny bit this year??
the first round pick said “we think we can win this year”
this feels like a rebuiding pick
doesn't buy posluzny.
What a waste of time
I can’t believe the hours I spent researching and mocking this draft for this garbage…..The Bills picks were absolutely terrible….Maybin was a reach at #11…..They wouldn’t pull the trigger and trade up a couple of spots for Pettigrew, Oher or Matthews which would have been cheap….And now picking a DB with Browne on the board….These are the reasons the franchise is stuck in mediocrity….
Mocking the draft on Byrd...
Works through trash nicely which is utilizes against the run. Also returns punts.
That seems like good things for a safety…
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Weaknesses from MtD
Doesn’t have great deep speed and struggles some against quick and agile receivers. Not great recovery speed and will get in trouble when his jam doesn’t work.Will get in trouble at the next level if he is asked to matchup against receivers similar to Eddie Royal of the Broncos and DeSean Jackson of the Eagles.
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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I think safety was a bigger need than we think
Or maybe they really don’t like Beatty, and were hoping for Britton to fall.
Yes, but STRONG safety
Now what, we have two guys (three if you count Ko) that can play Free safety!?!?!?
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by Jason from OH-IO on Apr 25, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Whitner?
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by Jason from OH-IO on Apr 25, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
we are now fubared
i think we can possibly take Loadholt or Cadogan with our 3rd round.
in the 4th we could get Zack Follett – OLB and James Casey – TE and we may be okay I think.
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this sucks
i cannot find a positive in this pick
by ballinbills1315 on Apr 25, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
I think the
reason OBD took a DB here is because we were getting lit up like a christmas tree in three wide receiver sets and our safety play sucked. That is the only explanation I can give.
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no thanks.
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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
NO!
That waould be worthless, a guy with no potential to play LT!
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by Jason from OH-IO on Apr 25, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
NO!!!!
Tyrone McKenzie or Freeman. Thats it, no one else.
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 25, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I think I need to walk away
Thank God for Ohio State Football. Going to watch my DVR’ed Spring game!
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by Jason from OH-IO on Apr 25, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
Who is this clown that the Raiders picked? He doesn’t even show up in NFL.com’s database! That’s worse than our pick!
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Makes us look awesome!
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by Jason from OH-IO on Apr 25, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
bet he runs fast
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Kiper is flumuxed.
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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL I bet silver and black pride is BLOWING UP........
NOW
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, someone actually called it yesterday!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/161654-oakland-raiders-need-ohio-u-saftey-michael-mitchell
According to the article, he ran a 4.43 40.
i now know what it feels like to be a raiders/lions fan. at least the lions wised up and fired their incompetant GM. so, we are now the raiders, a team with a terrible front office and senile owner. only difference is that raiders have been to a super bowl this decade, whereas we haven’t made the playoffs.
by Donte's Inferno on Apr 25, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
How do you pass up Everette Brown for this depth player?
This was the one position they didn’t need to look at!
"It's not delivery, it's DiGiorgio!"
by TheAfghanTwilight on Apr 25, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
no no
he doesnt translate to the NFL at all
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
because the type of College coach he is.......
their has been precedent set……
Heck NICK SABAN is the most pro style NFL college coach I know……and he bombed out…..
not to mention gimmicky guys like Spuirrer and Petrino
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
The worst part of this pick….we could have selected Everette Brown and dumped Chris Kelsay immediately. I’m crushed.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
I think Maybin means that Kelsey is gone… god he’d better be gone.
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 25, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Doubtful
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
I’m looking for a little hope here K
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 25, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Solid pick for them
They have had a really really solid draft
If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.
If they were looking for a safety..
Why in the hell don’t they draft a true safety in the likes of Vaughn or Hamlin?
"If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?"
~Vince Lombardi~
in the 3rd or 4th round too!
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
yeah and we all hated you for it. no offence.
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 25, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
After the Bills drafted Byrd....
There is an internet rumor that after the Bills drafted Jairus Byrd and passed on Everette Brown; Bea Arthur died…..
dude....
Golden Girls…….come on
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty good, not as good as them snagging Robiskie earlier, but I think Edwards is dead meat there now
If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.
Don't forget they have that guy who is in lergal trouble...
Stallworth right?
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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
This has been one screwy a#$ draft so far today
The King of CAC has struck the bills fans in the nuts yet again
I need more to drink
If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.
Maybe you should take a minute or two and walk around… seriously.
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Who is left?
Mocking the draft top 10
18. Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech, 6’7, 258
21. LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh, 5’11, 210
24. Sean Smith, CB, Utah, 6’3, 210
25. Phil Loadholt, OT, Oklahoma, 6’8, 338
29. Duke Robinson, OG, Oklahoma, 6’5, 335
31. William Moore, FS, Missouri, 6’1, 226
33. Shonn Greene, RB, Iowa, 5’11, 235
34. Chase Coffman, TE, Missouri, 6’6, 252
40. D.J. Moore, CB, Vanderbilt, 5’10, 184
44. Victor Harris, CB, Virginia Tech, 5’11, 194
Rumblings 2nd rounders left
OTs
William Beatty
Phil Loadholt
LB
Tyrone McKenzie
Marcus Freeman
S
Sean Smith
William Moore
OG
Andy Levitre
RB
LeSean McCoy
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I wish we had taken Sean Smith or DJ Moore if we were going CB
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
is Sean Smith on board? This 2nd round pick only gets worth
by hightower_mc on Apr 25, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes he is.
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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Just ok? They would have ancored our d-line for the next decade!
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 25, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Am I the only one who’s not pissed about this (I voted ‘no’, btw) because I’m the only one that’s not intoxicated? :P
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions
I voted no! I’m just not the type to make snap judgments about any player. All that matters to me is the thing on the field working well. Yeah yeah, needs, value, blah blah… I don’t care. If Byrd helps us win, that’s all that matters – and doesn’t he deserve a shot to do it?
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
so your saying that Byrd helps the Bills win this year??????
"Get ready for the pain women…the pain train is coming Whooo Whooooo !!!!!" – Terry Tate Office Linebacker
Pissed about Byrd?
Im not………
and heck Im not even mad about Maybin anymore…….it’s pointless to be mad at this team
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, why are you not upset abuot it?
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
I'm not pissed. But I am drinking.
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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
im not pissed.....
and not drinking……
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m glad you’re here, cali.
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
glad to be here always Brian :0
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
no, not really. I mean I’m increadibly disapointed on the talent that they assed over, but you did have them taking a safety in the first and to be totally honest, a safety in the second isn’t all that bad. If Byrd pans out at free safety, we might have an elite secondary. So i’m not pissed at the pick, just increadibly disapointed.
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 25, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
i don't like this move here
and i’m sober. i think they should have waited to address backfield issues.
LET'S GO BUFFALO!!!!!!
You can never have too many CBs. I think he will turn out to be a good pick. The Bills don’t have a ballhawking defense that guys a ton of picks, and this guy does.
I agree. just not the 2nd round when you have a lot of glaring needs.
by Donte's Inferno on Apr 25, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow, Bea Arthur really did die. Sad day indeed!
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Tony award winner.
excellent actress on stage and screen
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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL the cowboys Passed?
Wow
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions
Bills trade?!
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
Nice gut call, K (four picks today).
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, knew it
just wish we hadn’t picked Byrd
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
BILLS TRADE?
WTF
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
Bills on the clock!!!!
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WTF?
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Well our day isnt ouver
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
Mocking the draft top 10
18. Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech, 6’7, 258
21. LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh, 5’11, 210
24. Sean Smith, CB, Utah, 6’3, 210
25. Phil Loadholt, OT, Oklahoma, 6’8, 338
29. Duke Robinson, OG, Oklahoma, 6’5, 335
31. William Moore, FS, Missouri, 6’1, 226
33. Shonn Greene, RB, Iowa, 5’11, 235
34. Chase Coffman, TE, Missouri, 6’6, 252
40. D.J. Moore, CB, Vanderbilt, 5’10, 184
44. Victor Harris, CB, Virginia Tech, 5’11, 194
Rumblings 2nd rounders left
OTs
William Beatty
Phil Loadholt
LB
Tyrone McKenzie
Marcus Freeman
S
Sean Smith
William Moore
OG
Andy Levitre
RB
LeSean McCoy
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Levitre!
I think it’s official, Butler is moving to Tackle.
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 25, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions
I like Levitre, but what are we going to do with another GUard?
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
They are saying he can play tackle...
by SebastianPruiti on Apr 25, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
OH YES
LEVITRE……….w00000000000000
NICE………EFF YES!
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions
We just traded for Dallas' pick. Andy Levitre, OG
Really glad they’re fortifying this position, but uh…what about a tackle?
There’s not a single player who can play tackle available in this second round?
Well...
I said it earlier about Unger. But, now i say it about levitre…..They might move Butler outside. Brian, your thoughts?
"If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?"
~Vince Lombardi~
and another Pac-10 guy lol.......
nice
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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
New thread, folks!
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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
Good pick, I wonder what we gave up
Ok heres what I think our line will look like this year
Walker – Levitre – Hangartner – Wood – Butler
by CanadianBillsFan on Apr 25, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
I am really really really confused
This makes no sense to me, why not take him at 42 then?!?!?!?
If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.
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