#5: Will Whitner Be the Starting Strong Safety?

[The_Philster]

"I'm going to come in and compete for the job from day one. I want to get up there and learn the defense as soon as possible so I can get out there and play fast. I'm going to come in and compete from day one."
That was the promise delivered by Bills top draft pick Donte Whitner minutes after he was drafted eighth overall on April 29.
Armed with a thirst for football knowledge, natural instincts and rare physical ability it's difficult to imagine that Whitner won't find himself among the starting 11 for Buffalo's defense on Sept. 10 in New England. more

[ICE74129]

Re: #5: Will Whitner Be the Starting Strong Safety?

He should start. We cut a former probowler that was on the downside of his career and drafted Whitner 8th in the draft. He had better start!

[Luisito23]

Re: #5: Will Whitner Be the Starting Strong Safety?

Yeah, he should definetly get to start, I mean what do we have to lose right...



GO BILLS!!!!!!

[The_Philster]

Re: #5: Will Whitner Be the Starting Strong Safety?

If someone is drafted 8th overall and he's not a QB, he better be getting the starting job on Day 1

[Captain gameboy]

Re: #5: Will Whitner Be the Starting Strong Safety?

I can't wait to see this kid play.

I think he's going to be special, and I want him out there on day 1.

[TigerJ]

Re: #5: Will Whitner Be the Starting Strong Safety?

Me too.

[billsburgh]

Re: #5: Will Whitner Be the Starting Strong Safety?

If someone is drafted 8th overall and he's not a QB, he better be getting the starting job on Day 1

he should have to earn the starting job, but theres not much competition in front of him, so it shouldnt be that difficult to earn the job.

[The_Philster]

Re: #5: Will Whitner Be the Starting Strong Safety?

he should have to earn the starting job, but theres not much competition in front of him, so it shouldnt be that difficult to earn the job.

Well obviously he wouldn't have it if he didn't deserve it...all I'm saying is that someone drafted that high is going to have high expectations

[billsburgh]

Re: #5: Will Whitner Be the Starting Strong Safety?

Well obviously he wouldn't have it if he didn't deserve it...all I'm saying is that someone drafted that high is going to have high expectations

yes you are right about the high expectations. I understand what you were getting at. With all the talk of JP having to earn the starting qb job, nobody else should be handed a starting spot based solely on where they were drafted. if they are better than the other players at that spot, let them play. with that being said, I fully expect Whitner to be the starter on opening day.

[Carlton Bailey]

Re: #5: Will Whitner Be the Starting Strong Safety?

He'd better start. I dont think anyone wants to watch Matt Bowen.

[ICE74129]

Re: #5: Will Whitner Be the Starting Strong Safety?

If someone is drafted 8th overall and he's not a QB, he better be getting the starting job on Day 1

[ICE74129]

Re: #5: Will Whitner Be the Starting Strong Safety?

he should have to earn the starting job, but theres not much competition in front of him, so it shouldnt be that difficult to earn the job.

Bull crap. He is the 8th overall pick and he starts or admit marv screwed the pooch. You get drafted that high you start period.

[The_Philster]

Re: #5: Will Whitner Be the Starting Strong Safety?

If he sucks enough that Bowen or even Wire performs better than him, then he doesn't deserve to start...draft slot guarantees only his money and the high expectations that come along with it...doesn't guarantee him a starting job...it's up to him to prove he deserves it.

[billsburgh]

Re: #5: Will Whitner Be the Starting Strong Safety?

Bull crap. He is the 8th overall pick and he starts or admit marv screwed the pooch. You get drafted that high you start period.

even if he's not ready and he's hurting the team more than helping?

[ICE74129]

Re: #5: Will Whitner Be the Starting Strong Safety?

If he sucks enough that Bowen or even Wire performs better than him, then he doesn't deserve to start...draft slot guarantees only his money and the high expectations that come along with it...doesn't guarantee him a starting job...it's up to him to prove he deserves it.

Bull. If a GM is stupid enough to spend the 8th pick on a Safety with greater needs sitting there and the talent to field those positions, that SS better damn well start PERIOD!