Morning Joe! NFL Draft "Man Crushes"
by doctork44 on Jan 27, 2012 8:00 AM EST
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Good morning Bills Fan and Happy Friday,
I hope the title don't offend anyone, but when I say "man crush" I don't mean it in the literal sense. I wanted to hear some of names that people are "crushing" over this upcoming draft. It doesn't have to be a guy in which you feel we will draft, but more so a guy you would love to have on our team. My wife teases me, because every year I get enamored with certain players. I watch numerous of videos and interviews and hope that some how my Bills can pick this guy. Here are some of my "crushes" over the past seasons:
- 2011- Aldon Smith, Robert Quinn, Nick Fairley
- 2010- Rolando McClain, Taylor Mays
- 2009- Rey Maualuga, Michael Crabtree
- 2008- Darren McFadden
- 2007- Adrian Peterson, Patrick Willis
- 2006- Reggie Bush, Michael Huff
So who are you "crushing" on Bills Nation? My 2012 "crush" is right below
My 2012 NFL draft crush is the man, the myth, the legend.....drum roll.....Vontaze Burfict. This 6'3'' 250lb MLB from Arizona State University was a first team All-American. He is a complete animal on the football field. Oh my, please if you haven't seen this guy or heard of him, please check out this youtube video . This guy is a complete mad man. Matt Hayes from the Sporting News labled him "The Meanest Man in College Football". I literally can watch videos of this guy all day. If you watch this video, and you don't say to yourself "oh my", you have no pulse. The very frist time I saw him play, my mouth was wide open in shock. I never seen anything like it. The level of violence he brings to the field is unmatched. When you look at the videos, he reminds me of a young Ray Lewis but with the Tazmanian Devil style of Troy Polamulu. He's the type of player that can bring a certain attitude and toughness to a defense, the way Harrison from the Steelers does.
The best thing about Bufict is that even though he's played MLB in college, some scouts can see him playing the WLB position in a 3-4 because of his speed and pass rushing ability. Uh oh! This might change a few mock drafts.
So am I the only one "crushing on him"? If so, tell me your "crush".
Just another great fan opinion shared on the pages of BuffaloRumblings.com.
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Nick Perry
Nick Foles
Emanuel Davis
Brock Ostweiler
David Wilson
flayed ones stealth mode
"Fleshling! Do not shoot! For I am one of you fleshy things. It is I. Your Uncle Stan. Can't you tell by the long strips of fleshy substances covered in bodily fluids? Trust me! I have fleeeeeeeeesh."
Nick Perry and Nick Foles huh?
I haven’t gotten to my PAC 12 analysis yet…I’ve been hearing some great things about Nick Perry, can’t wait to see for myself.
I have a feeling
dude is going to blow up the combine
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"Fleshling! Do not shoot! For I am one of you fleshy things. It is I. Your Uncle Stan. Can't you tell by the long strips of fleshy substances covered in bodily fluids? Trust me! I have fleeeeeeeeesh."
Some highlights (sorry about the music)
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"Fleshling! Do not shoot! For I am one of you fleshy things. It is I. Your Uncle Stan. Can't you tell by the long strips of fleshy substances covered in bodily fluids? Trust me! I have fleeeeeeeeesh."
links here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nvhUMxoTfs&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PLC05FAD862D59EA6E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCO_IvJmXuw
flayed ones stealth mode
"Fleshling! Do not shoot! For I am one of you fleshy things. It is I. Your Uncle Stan. Can't you tell by the long strips of fleshy substances covered in bodily fluids? Trust me! I have fleeeeeeeeesh."
I’m also in the Nick Perry camp. Burfict or Upshaw would be fine choices as well.
Let’s continue to build a mean front 7, shall we?
I like to believe this has more to do with the Bills players feeling like they can be something special. They started a year 0-8 and finished 4-4 while taking playoff and championship game bound teams to OT and 3 pt nail biters. All this with one year under a new coach and with a young roster. Im sure they can feel what they are capable of. -poz
If drafted
Where do you see him playing? Middle, Outside?
Nick Perry
would be a rush OLB/DE in the 4-3
flayed ones stealth mode
"Fleshling! Do not shoot! For I am one of you fleshy things. It is I. Your Uncle Stan. Can't you tell by the long strips of fleshy substances covered in bodily fluids? Trust me! I have fleeeeeeeeesh."
cool thanks
I’ll check them out….Maybe I’ll start “crushing” on him…haha
Same dude,
I am so interested in Burflict.
Coby Fleener is another one. TE from Stanford.
"@Katebits: At this rate Sarah Maclachlan is going to start making sad commercials about the Sabres soon."
yeah man
I am crossing my fingers that somehow Fleener is there in the 2nd when we pick. Here is what I am hoping:
1) Re-sign Stevie
2) Get a pass rusher in FA – Williams, Avril (obvious choices…not likely), Anthony Spencer, Robert Mathis
3) Go best pass rusher in round 1 – Upshaw (preferably)
4) Get Fleener in round 2
5) Get best CB available in round 3 (maybe this Josh Norman kid I keep hearing about)
6) Get Ryan Broyles in the 4th
7) Get a developmental Tackle and a bunch of defenders in the later rounds.
Offense – This gives us a great TE option (or a great dual threat – ala NE if we resign Chandler), our new slot guy (Broyles), our #1 in Stevie and back on Easley being the beast he has shown flashes (albeit brief and in camp) to be
Defense – Got a 2 new pass rushers, get Meatball back, got a good developmental corner. And a full offseason to develop for guys like Shepp (who I think will be nasty this year), Aaron Williams, Justin Rogers.
by rjryan on Jan 27, 2012 10:30 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
That would be the best offseason in a decade.
Id love that to happen. It most things that we need:
Re-signing Stevie.
Established pass rusher.
Young rookie pass rusher.
Fleener is a HUGE target, big body, over the middle of the field, maybe we can start having the mismatch in our favor for once.
Need CB help, badly.
Broyles is going to be a stud slot guy. Hopefully his knee comes back good, but I have no doubts that it will.
"@Katebits: At this rate Sarah Maclachlan is going to start making sad commercials about the Sabres soon."
Courtney Upshaw
I am buying what Bama is selling, bro!
Also – Already have my “man crush” for next year – Tyrann Mathieu – I was at that LSU v. Oregon game at Cowboys Stadium. I’ve played/seen a lot of live football. Never have I seen a guy that was such a huge piece of a game as Tyrann Mathieu. It seemed like he was in on EVERY play…every tackle, every sack…the kid is amazing
Whats crazy is...
he lead the team in tackles this year, was close to leading if not in 1st, last year. And he gets sacks and turnovers. This guys going to be fun to watch on Sundays. Man I wish he was just a little bigger, but still… this guy can play.
"@Katebits: At this rate Sarah Maclachlan is going to start making sad commercials about the Sabres soon."
Burflict
The biggest problem I have with him is that he is out of control. You can’t play that way in the NFL. He will end up getting suspended, or worse, hurting himself. Before I’d consider him, especially in the first or second, I’d have to know my locker room can handle him, or that he knows he needs to get real. I can easily see him out of the league in 3 years due to reckless play.
by suteck on Jan 27, 2012 11:36 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
i would say luck
but since there is no chance of getting him UPSHAW. Im feeling like rjryan its just something bout dem alabama players on defense.
by lets go buffalo on Jan 27, 2012 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
I think
a lot of this stuff has been reputation. Yes, I admit he’s had some problems, but so do Suh and Harrison…but with what they bring, I’m okay with it…
Suh and Harrison
I’m sorry they are actual NFL players that are actual Play-Makers.
Burflict doesn’t make plays…he makes hits. He just goes for the hight light hit. Which is fine all the power to him, however, he leaves teammates out to dry. He is reckless.
You have to at least make the tackle that is the bare needs on defense and he sacrifices that for flash.
Everyone talks of him being like Ray Lewis…Lewis will always make the tackle and happen to hit you hard. Not the other way around. I hate Burflict
Alshon Jeffery
Brock Osweiler
Dont’a Hightower
Adrian Hamilton
"Give a monkey a typewriter and infinite time, and he’ll eventually release Maybin." - stetzwebs
woooooo
Alshon Jeffery, thats a first. Interesting!
I love Alshon Jeffery and Melvin Ingram
No i’m not a gamecocks fan either. Watch this video and tell me this doesn’t fit what Buddy Nix said to a T.
He is covered and pass interference all throughout this and he still makes the play: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fljiaojL5fM
Melvin Ingram just never seen another athletic play maker like him. If he was 6 foot 4 or 5 he would be the next Terrell Suggs or Merriman.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UuL8H2U-SA&feature=related
The guy is on the hands team for onsides kicks…he runs like runningback since he use to be one. Can cover idk just awesome
Michael Floyd is great to watch too
Love Dont’a Hightower as well.
Trumaine Johnson the Corner out of Montana is a freak of nature as well.
oh no...
you got me started….http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TVXsDwUq3A&feature=related
here is Trumaine Tru Johnson: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twoBOATPVdw
Recruited as a Wide Receiver made him into a CB: he can do it all.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKLrhJgLEtQ&feature=related
Sleeper pick Jake Bequette a DE/OLB he will be in the the mid to late rounds 4th or 5th. Check him out i believe had a pretty solid Practices for Senior Bowl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cgBuXgntCI&feature=related
Has anyone else seen or read about
Kirk Cousins? He seems to be the best Qb at the senior bowl by far and making all the throws and just is dominating so far.
Ay Ay Ay Ayyyyy
by BuffaloBillsBigestFan on Jan 27, 2012 3:51 PM EST reply actions
I know he looked good during the Senior Bowl
However, he reminds me of a Jeff Smoker. marginal QB with limited upside
by doctork44 on Jan 27, 2012 5:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Devon Still
He only looks cool when he is playing no one. He does look cool in this video but doesn’t really play anyone…there is some footage of albama that’s about it.
Here's my short list.
J. Martin – OT Stanford
D. DeCastro – G Stanford
M. Claiborne – CB LSU
A. Jeffrey – WR South Carolina
R. Wilson – QB Wisconsin
K. Moore – QB Boise St.
V. Ballard – RB Miss St.
The score dictated they pass
by norcaliangelsfan on Jan 27, 2012 8:27 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Probably some others but here my list:
J. Martin
C. Upshaw
M. Ingram
K. Cousins
B.J Cunningham
D. Hightower
My List
J. Martin
M. Ingram
A. Branch
B. Irvin
D. Hightower
T. Johnson
A. Jeffrey
M. Floyd
K. Moore
So all 3 of you guys above like J. Martin
Thats interesting. Do u think he’s the best LT in the draft?
by doctork44 on Jan 28, 2012 5:56 AM EST via mobile reply actions
No
I think the guy out of USC is probably the best talent wise.
J. Martin for my part he fits what the Bills look for in Offensive linemen.
He is tall, weighs about 320 and he is smart. The fits the Bills resume for players.
Plus doesn’t hurt when you were trusted protected the #1 QBs back in the draft.
The guy out of Iowa that everyone seems to have us taking that use to be tight end. He is going to need time and we don’t have that. I think Martin is more potential and has more to start off with.
So if we sign D. Bell and at worst turn the reigns over mid-season to Martin that isn’t bad
No
I think the OT out of USC is probably better talent wise.
J. Martin in my opinion measures up to what the Bills like to have in OT.
He comes from a great school and program and he is smart. He is tall weights about 320 he also had the job of protecting the #1 qb in the draft so I think he starts out with more than the guy out of Iowa and has a higher ceiling.
He could start right away but i still like to see D. Bell brought back. Have him compete and try to start and if he does great and if he gets injured then slide Martin right in there for next few seasons.
Joe Adams
Has joined my “man crush” list after watching this senior bowl today. I haven’t really heard where he’s projected, but if we could get him with one of our 4th round picks to take over Roscoe’s slot, I would be pretty happy with that.. Very shifty.
The rest of my guys are
1st rd. Upshaw (OLB/DE, Bama), Hightower (ILB/OLB, Bama),
2nd rd.Curry (DE/OLB, Marshal), Perry (DE/OBL, USC)
3rd rd. Gilmore (CB, South Carolina), Johnson (CB, Montana)
4th rd. Adams (WR Arkansas), Osweiller (QB, My Arizona Sun Devils!), Jeff Fuller (WR, Tex A&M)
I hope we go heavy defense again like we did last year, and finally figure out this pass rush thing!
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