I am NOT sold on Ashton Youboty

[Ron Burgundy]

Signing Kiwaukee Thomas to a new contract is very critical, IMO.

I hang out with a bunch of OSU fans and watch just about every Buckeyes game, if only to scout for players for the Bills. Myself and the other guys who get into these games were not fans of Youboty at all when he was with the Bucks. He seemed to get lost at times and he gave up a lot of big plays (it would have been several more if not for the talent at safety that OSU has) and seemed like he was coasting on his athleticism.

I know everyone is drinking that "potential first round pick" koolaid that the pundits were passing around last year, but I've got bad vibes about this kid as a starter. His physical numbers are good (fast 40 time, good height) but I wonder if he can really hack it. There's a reason he slipped to the third round...he's far from a finished product.

I'm thinking Buffalo will use a first day pick to be used on a cornerback, but we still need some insurance. If no other free agent CB is going to be signed this year, we at least need Thomas to hold the spot.

[gr8slayer]

Re: I am NOT sold on Ashton Youboty

I don't think anyone's really "sold" on him. He hasn't even played in but a hand full of games. Give the man some time.

[Ron Burgundy]

Re: I am NOT sold on Ashton Youboty

I don't think anyone's really "sold" on him. He hasn't even played in but a hand full of games. Give the man some time.

All sorts of people are pretty sure he's going to step in and start. I read it all over the boards.

And what am I giving him time to do, exactly?

[LtFinFan66]

Re: I am NOT sold on Ashton Youboty

Buckeye corners have had a great NFL track record but I tend to agree on AY. I think he may have been banking on that track record instead of improving and hustling

[gr8slayer]

Re: I am NOT sold on Ashton Youboty

All sorts of people are pretty sure he's going to step in and start. I read it all over the boards.

And what am I giving him time to do, exactly?

I think you are mis-reading or taking posts out of context. Everyone here wants Rod Hood or Nick Harper because we want people to compete for the CB spot this year. There are no sure things in our secondary this year (outside of Simpson and Whiter), that includes McGee, he has something to prove after last year.

[Luisito23]

Re: I am NOT sold on Ashton Youboty

He's gonna be just fine, but we need to get some veteran to hold it down while we slowly keep on grooming him.....Is Hood still available??.....





GO BILLS!!!!!

[Ron Burgundy]

Re: I am NOT sold on Ashton Youboty

Buckeye corners have had a great NFL track record but I tend to agree on AY. I think he may have been banking on that track record instead of improving and hustling

Agreed. I'm a Clements fan and one of my favorite players was Antoine Winfield, but Youboty doesn't seem to deserve the hype.

[Ron Burgundy]

Re: I am NOT sold on Ashton Youboty

I think you are mis-reading or taking posts out of context. Everyone here wants Rod Hood or Nick Harper because we want people to compete for the CB spot this year. There are no sure things in our secondary this year (outside of Simpson and Whiter), that includes McGee, he has something to prove after last year.

Awesome! I disagree. I've read it a bunch.

McGee definitely has some work to do.

[Captain gameboy]

Re: I am NOT sold on Ashton Youboty

I'm more confident regarding Youboty than I am of Ko Simpson, and Simpson did alright last year.
Word around the ACC re Ko was "believe the Wonderlic."

I think we're OK with what we have.
A little shakey and we could use a bit of help, but we are OK.

[Tatonka]

Re: I am NOT sold on Ashton Youboty

well no one in the nfl did either.. thus he went in the 3rd round, and not the 1st like winifield and clements.

[gr8slayer]

Re: I am NOT sold on Ashton Youboty

well no one in the nfl did either.. thus he went in the 3rd round, and not the 1st like winifield and clements.

Not a hard formula to understand.

[Ron Burgundy]

Re: I am NOT sold on Ashton Youboty

It seems that I rarely read, "third round pick Ashton Youboty."

But I see a lot of "Youboty was a first round talent in most scouting mocks!"

Regardless, I see a need at corner...since we just lost our best one.

[YardRat]

Re: I am NOT sold on Ashton Youboty

Youboty really hasn't had the opportunity to prove himself yet, and I would hope he wouldn't be handed the job just because we lost Nate...He needs to earn it first, then prove he can play at this level on Sundays.

I think re-signing Thomas should be a priority also, and wouldn't mind seeing another CB or two brought in via FA and the draft (one each).

[Dr. Lecter]

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I don't disagree CB is a need. I think most have used that description on Youboty also admit he might not be ready. Anybody that is sold on him is basing it on nothing.

Hell, I am not sold at on McGee. I do think this defense will help if the corners are not top notch though, as safety is more important.

The Bills want Kiwi back, so I tend to think he needs some times as well.

On day 1 a I predict a LB, RB, CB and DT (assuming they get a day 1 pick for teh baby-making machine)

[YardRat]

Re: I am NOT sold on Ashton Youboty

On day 1 a I predict a LB, RB, CB and DT (assuming they get a day 1 pick for teh baby-making machine)

I'd take that and be happy.