Youboty in jeapordy on CB heavy bills

[The Answer]

No surprise here, between signing Larry Triplett and drafting Youboty - these were the only real mistakes of Levy's 2 year run as GM:

http://www.realfootball365.com/index.php/articles/bills/11099

Youboty in jeopardy on CB-heavy Bills

Friday, May 02, 2008 | Posted by Connor Byrne

After the Buffalo Bills signed cornerback Will James earlier in the offseason, it became apparent that two-year veteran Ashton Youboty was in jeopardy of making the roster in 2008. Sadly for the 2006 third-round pick, things only got worse last weekend.

That's because during the two-day NFL draft, the Bills selected a whopping three cornerbacks with their 10 picks. In the first round, the Bills chose former Troy University star Leodis McKelvin, then followed that up by grabbing the aptly named Reggie Corner (Round 4, Akron) and Kennard Cox (Round 7, Pittsburgh). When you add those three to a corps that already included incumbent starters Terrence McGee and Jabari Greer as well as James -- a six-year veteran -- and Dustin Fox, something's gotta give.............

~The Answer

[Bulldog]

Re: Youboty in jeapordy on CB heavy bills

No offense, but Connor Byrne has no more inside information than the average fan. I'd be very surprised if Youboty isn't on the roster come Sept. 07.

[Historian]

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..and starting.

You can never have enough good corners, especially in a division with Brady and Moss.

[RockStar36]

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I like Youboty. He will just have to compete for his job. There is no reason he can't beat out those rookies. And if he can't then I guess it is his own fault.

[yordad]

Re: Youboty in jeapordy on CB heavy bills

I wouldn't be surprised if he was cut one bit.

[The Answer]

Re: Youboty in jeapordy on CB heavy bills

No offense, but Connor Byrne has no more inside information than the average fan. I'd be very surprised if Youboty isn't on the roster come Sept. 07.

Not true - Connor Byrne is more than just some random fanboy blogger. He's got a pretty credible reputation among the nfl writers circles.

I will be very surprised if Youbtoy makes this team. He has been absolutely terrible in his first two years and I've heard through the grapevine that his attitude sucks and that is another reason why we will like sever ties this summer.

Also if we are sold on him than why did we sign James and draft 3 corners? The facts speak for themselves here.

~The Answer

[trapezeus]

Re: Youboty in jeapordy on CB heavy bills

can't have enough corners especially the way our defense was conditioned we lost like 3 secondary players in the first two weeks. Maybe all these guys make the team and all will get to play.

i would be sad if our merton hanks didn't make the team.

[The Answer]

Re: Youboty in jeapordy on CB heavy bills

I like Youboty. He will just have to compete for his job. There is no reason he can't beat out those rookies. And if he can't then I guess it is his own fault.

Exacty - if he can't beat out a 4th round CB who wasn't even projected to be drafted by a lot of scouts, and pure fodder that was drafted in the 7th than he flat out sucks period - especially considering our DB's were hardly a strong position last year yet he could only see the field because of all the injuries.

~The Answer

[TigerJ]

Re: Youboty in jeapordy on CB heavy bills

I don't know whether Youboty will make the team or not, but I know whether or not it was intended as such, the draft has to send a message to Youboty that his time has run out and he has to produce early and well in training camp because there are people who can take his spot. The Bills probably will carry 5 CBs. I'm assuming the top 4 are McGee, Greer, William James, and McKelvin. That means Youboty has to beat out Corner and Cox, along with holdover Dustin Fox and anyone else the Bills might bring in. He's got the potential to do it, but potential isn't going to cut it any more for Youboty.

[OpIv37]

Re: Youboty in jeapordy on CB heavy bills

No surprise here, between signing Larry Triplett and drafting Youboty - these were the only real mistakes of Levy's 2 year run as GM:

http://www.realfootball365.com/index.php/articles/bills/11099

Youboty in jeopardy on CB-heavy Bills

Friday, May 02, 2008 | Posted by Connor Byrne

After the Buffalo Bills signed cornerback Will James earlier in the offseason, it became apparent that two-year veteran Ashton Youboty was in jeopardy of making the roster in 2008. Sadly for the 2006 third-round pick, things only got worse last weekend.

That's because during the two-day NFL draft, the Bills selected a whopping three cornerbacks with their 10 picks. In the first round, the Bills chose former Troy University star Leodis McKelvin, then followed that up by grabbing the aptly named Reggie Corner (Round 4, Akron) and Kennard Cox (Round 7, Pittsburgh). When you add those three to a corps that already included incumbent starters Terrence McGee and Jabari Greer as well as James -- a six-year veteran -- and Dustin Fox, something's gotta give.............

~The Answer

Levy's only mistakes? Are you ****ing kidding me? Peerless Price, Matt Bowen, Tutan Reyes, Larry Tripplett.... pretty much all of Levy's FA's were either role players or complete busts except Dockery.

Dwayne Wright is on the bubble, Whitner has yet to prove he's worth the #8 pick, McCargo is doing better but still has to prove his worth... a lot of Levy's draft picks are TBD.

And when it comes to coaches, Jauron sucks and Fairchild was an absolute disaster.

Levy made a LOT more than 2 mistakes.

[PECKERWOOD]

Re: Youboty in jeapordy on CB heavy bills

I think McKelvin, McGee, Greer, Youboty, James and Corner will all be on the roster.

[Stewie]

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Levy's only mistakes? Are you ****ing kidding me? Peerless Price, Matt Bowen, Tutan Reyes, Larry Tripplett.... pretty much all of Levy's FA's were either role players or complete busts except Dockery.

Dwayne Wright is on the bubble, Whitner has yet to prove he's worth the #8 pick, McCargo is doing better but still has to prove his worth... a lot of Levy's draft picks are TBD.

And when it comes to coaches, Jauron sucks and Fairchild was an absolute disaster.

Levy made a LOT more than 2 mistakes.

how do you know Levy's plan wasn't to bring those players in for 1 or 2 years until they could draft replacements?

[justasportsfan]

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Not true - Connor Byrne is more than just some random fanboy blogger. He's got a pretty credible reputation among the nfl writers circles.

I will be very surprised if Youbtoy makes this team. He has been absolutely terrible in his first two years and I've heard through the grapevine that his attitude sucks and that is another reason why we will like sever ties this summer.

Also if we are sold on him than why did we sign James and draft 3 corners? The facts speak for themselves here.

~The Answer

no one knew who he was until we brought him in.

[justasportsfan]

Re: Youboty in jeapordy on CB heavy bills

Levy's only mistakes? Are you ****ing kidding me? Peerless Price, Matt Bowen, Tutan Reyes, Larry Tripplett.... pretty much all of Levy's FA's were either role players or complete busts except Dockery.

Dwayne Wright is on the bubble, Whitner has yet to prove he's worth the #8 pick, McCargo is doing better but still has to prove his worth... a lot of Levy's draft picks are TBD.

And when it comes to coaches, Jauron sucks and Fairchild was an absolute disaster.

Levy made a LOT more than 2 mistakes.

Here we go again,. They all make mistakes expecially when they are rebuilding.

[dasaybz]

Re: Youboty in jeapordy on CB heavy bills

Youboty just hasn't been right the past 2 years. He's had a ton of off the field issues to deal with. Hopefully he comes to camp fresh this year, with nothing but football on his mind.