With the 42nd pick in the 2009 NFL Draft the Buffalo Bills select...

[Ebenezer]

Jarius Byrd CB Oregon

[ServoBillieves]

:blink:

Jairus Byrd?

[BILLSROCK1212]

hmmm

[Ebenezer]

Nice INT and he is also a punt returner.

[X-Era]

Seriously? Byrd?

Thats a huge question mark pick IMO.

We just didnt need a CB and certainly not this early.

I hate this pick.

[zone]

WTF?

[tampabay25690]

Top CB in this draft..
Pretty surprised we drafted a CB though...

[Nighthawk]

F**kin horrible....this is why I hate this FO...just plain terrible.

[don137]

We have bigger holes than DB...

[zone]

wow.....

[Novacane]

We need a corner so much more than a tackle.

[tampabay25690]

Great player...
Top CB in PAC 10 and 1 of the top CB in the draft

[LtFinFan66]

Top CB in this draft..
Pretty surprised we drafted a CB though...top CB?? Really??

[BuffaloRanger]

Bills FO is delusional.

[BillsWin]

Epic fail for the Buffalo Bills when they have such great players available. Just got a call from a man at the table and he is even at a loss for words. It appears the Bills were really looking into either Barwin, Brown or Cook and this came out of left field like a shot.

Noone knows what happened here. We are still in shock at the office. Byrd wasn't even on the radar 5 minutes ago.

Turns out they absolutely love his return skills and that tipped the decision to his favor.

[Mitchell55]

Bell and Walker at T

But still, why not Gilbert?

[Nighthawk]

I hate this FO...absolutely friggin' stupid pick.

[Devin]

I think he probably moves to S, but either way......yeah that was kind of a strange pick.

But then again thats the Bills for you.

[ServoBillieves]

Why take Cook, Brown, Johnson, Beatty, Loadholt, or Casey when you can pick Byrd, when we already have McGee, McKelvin, Florence, Youboty, and Corner?

[BuffaloRanger]

Bills aren't good enough to be selecting for best player available.

How about Best player available in a position of NEED!

[Mitchell55]

Well I hope we are just about done on D. Get a LB and rest for OL and TE

[bigbub2352]

this is why we suck

[ServoBillieves]

I'm just going to continue to post this in each Byrd thread.

Why take Cook, Brown, Johnson, Beatty, Loadholt, or Casey when you can pick Byrd, when we already have McGee, McKelvin, Florence, Youboty, and Corner?

[BuffaloRanger]

Way to draft a punt returner as they are forcing one out the door. Idiots.

[Mad Bomber]

I am going to throw up. A NO NAME who doesn't even come close to either being a value or meeting a need for this team.

This is the STUPIDEST pick I have EVER seen in an NFL draft.

I think that I shall start drinking heavily and go to bed early.

I rate this pick F-.

[jimbohastle51]

It really doesn't matter. Heck we drafted a situational pass rusher at 11

[Mad Bomber]

WORST. PICK. EVER.

[baalworship]

Dick Jauron pick. Never have enough corners.

[ServoBillieves]

Why take Cook, Brown, Johnson, Beatty, Loadholt, or Casey when you can pick Byrd, when we already have McGee, McKelvin, Florence, Youboty, and Corner?

I rate this a G-

[SABURZFAN]

he's the 42nd best player available.

[don137]

With Carolina wanting to trade up why the hell did they not trade down....It comes down to this: Their is a reason why this team has not made the playoffs in 9 years...the front office sucks....

[Mad Bomber]

Jarius Byrd CB Oregon
Can this guy play LT or OLB?

Just curious.

[Ferrygoat]

HAHAHA what a F'in joke

[Mitchell55]

Best CB in the draft. 17 ints in 3 years. Can hit. Probably our FS.

[BillsWin]

Im going to leave work early. My blood pressure just flew through the roof.

The Bills were talking about Brown, Barwin and Cook and even Nelson then they pick Byrd.

wow.

[Ebenezer]

tells me McGee is gone next year.

[THATHURMANATOR]

You guys are hilarious. Why do even watch it?

[xXSpIkes5IXx]

Its puzzling, but the guy had 17 picks in 3 years. Could end up being a very good player.

Still weird taking a player at a position of strength this high.

[Mr. Miyagi]

really? we needed another cb??

[LtFinFan66]

best CB in the draft?? Really??

[SABURZFAN]

Seriously? Byrd?

Thats a huge question mark pick IMO.

We just didnt need a CB and certainly not this early.

I hate this pick.


but... but.... but he was the 42nd best available player.

[Mad Bomber]

Why take Cook, Brown, Johnson, Beatty, Loadholt, or Casey when you can pick Byrd, when we already have McGee, McKelvin, Florence, Youboty, and Corner?

I rate this a G-
Maybe it should be a Z-.

[X-Era]

I think he probably moves to S, but either way......yeah that was kind of a strange pick.

But then again thats the Bills for you.

Heres the write up:

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/565629

I felt a bit like the Bills let the Scouts run the draft last year with Corner and Bowen.

But this pick has me wondering if it happened again.

[The Spaz]

:shakehead:

[BuffaloRanger]

Hey this FO knows more then us. They have built 3 consecutive 7-9 teams. Not to mention the one of the worst teams of the decade.

[streetkings01]

He'll be moved to safety and now I'm 100% sure Parrish will be traded.

[Mitchell55]

Well its a good pick if we trade Youboty, dont like Florence, or trade Parrish. As of right now, its not great but I can live with it.

[BuffaloRanger]

Parrish will be traded for a 6th so Ralph can save money. Then they justify spending a 2nd rd pick to replace a PR they traded for a 6th rdr. Awesome!

[deathadder]

the pick was made because McGee wont be back next year.... plus we don't need any OT now since we selected Wood.. he will be our starting guard, then we move chambers to RT...

[Novacane]

With Carolina wanting to trade up why the hell did they not trade down....It comes down to this: Their is a reason why this team has not made the playoffs in 9 years...the front office sucks....



No kidding. They gave up next years first. Carolinas first next year or freaking Byrd???? Thats a tough choice.

[TedMock]

I was surprised by this pick. I like the kid, but never thought we would pick him. He is a very physical corner and is very good at holding WR's up at the line. He excels in redzone coverage and has 17 picks in 3 years. Having said that, his speed is a question mark and most fans won't like the pick because he doesn't fit a need and/or they never heard of him.

[SABuffalo786]

What a dumbass ****ing move.

They KNOW we need help on both lines and they take another ****ing DB with a first day pick.

Stupid ****s.

[madness]

I was surprised by this pick. I like the kid, but never thought we would pick him. He is a very physical corner and is very good at holding WR's up at the line. He excels in redzone coverage and has 17 picks in 3 years. Having said that, his speed is a question mark and most fans won't like the pick because he doesn't fit a need and/or they never heard of him.
I really like this pick. Instant upgrade to our secondary even if he stays at CB. The Steelers were praying for this guy to be around at the end of the day.

[Philagape]

You guys are hilarious. Why do even watch it?

Why do you even read us, if you hate the *****ing so much?
How many times have you quit the Bills forum? Let's make it one more!

[BILLSROCK1212]

after reading up on him, as long as he plays safety for us this gives our secondary plenty of depth and a much needed playmaker....i like it

[dasaybz]

He's gonna play safety you fools.

Wow.

[Mad Bomber]

Best CB in the draft. 17 ints in 3 years. Can hit. Probably our FS.
If that's true I'd feel better about the pick. We don't need yet another CB.

[Ingtar33]

BUMP

just for fun really.

[SeatownBillsFan21]

i got a kick outta this thanks

[BertSquirtgum]

HAH. you guys can all take your feet out of your mouths

[Griff]

rofl this is proof why none of us are pro level scouts.

[Borosai]

Interesting.

[ddaryl]

Best CB in the draft. 17 ints in 3 years. Can hit. Probably our FS.


AND THE WINNER IS .....


Congrats Mitchell all the crap we give you and you were the one who posted the positive on this one

[MikeInRoch]

Just shows me what freaking idiots most of the people on the board are. The "instant reactions" are generally unfounded and stupid.

[justasportsfan]

Just shows me what freaking idiots most of the people on the board are. The "instant reactions" are generally unfounded and stupid.


Ouch!

For every Byrd ,there's a Whitner and Maybin that makes those on the boards who hated those picks geniuses.

[hydro]

Best CB in the draft. 17 ints in 3 years. Can hit. Probably our FS.

Give this kid some credit...

[madness]

I think post #53 (http://billszone.com/fanzone/showpost.php?p=2885974&postcount=53) was spot on. :D

[MikeInRoch]

Ouch!

For every Byrd ,there's a Whitner and Maybin that makes those on the boards who hated those picks geniuses.

Getting some right and some wrong means you might as well just flip a coin. Heads! That guys sucks!

[justasportsfan]

Getting some right and some wrong means you might as well just flip a coin. Heads! That guys sucks!


I think both FO and mb fans have been doing that but fans aren't paid hundreds of thousands. I would like to apply and tell Ralph I can do that for him for a 100k.

[The Natrix]

haha, great thread.

When are people going to understand you can't judge a draft until at least three years down the road?

[ServoBillieves]

... Open mouth, insert foot.

[Nighthawk]

F**kin horrible....this is why I hate this FO...just plain terrible.

Like I said in another thread about Byrd, I didn't understant the pick, but boy, was I wrong! This kid has looked great!

[Dr. Lecter]

I love him so far too, but will temper my excitementuntil he does it for a full season.

Just as Maybin is not a bust yet, this kid is not a star yet.

[Philagape]

One of the posts in this thread mentioned that it wasn't a "need" pick, and that's probably one reason why so many were against it.
Thing is, it was very much a need pick. Can anyone remember the last time a Bills safety played like Byrd has?

[Nighthawk]

I love him so far too, but will temper my excitementuntil he does it for a full season.

Just as Maybin is not a bust yet, this kid is not a star yet.

So true...as Buffalo sports fans, we should all heed this advice!

[Dr. Lecter]

The only exception to my rule is Tyler Myers. :D

[TheBrownBear]

LOL. There's quite a few folks here that could print this thread out as their "Proof of Moron" certificate.

This is why I reserve judgment and do not comment on the draft. I make enough stupid knee-jerk posts during and after games, so there's no need for me to provide further proof of my idiocy.

[BuffaloBlitz83]

Like I said in another thread about Byrd, I didn't understant the pick, but boy, was I wrong! This kid has looked great!

According to your posts yesterday, the INTs were all gifts. And that it was all due to the bad QBs. So now you are giving credit to Byrd for making the plays? Nighthawk, what is it, great job by Byrd or gifts

[BuffaloBlitz83]

Byrd is an animal! The most underrated play he made yesterday was that shoestring tackle on Steve Smith after the deep catch. That was a TD without the tackle.

[Philagape]

According to your posts yesterday, the INTs were all gifts. And that it was all due to the bad QBs. So now you are giving credit to Byrd for making the plays? Nighthawk, what is it, great job by Byrd or gifts

Byrd himself said at least one of them was because of a bad pass.
Even with that the case, he still shows good awareness, positioning and heads-up reaction for a rookie, not to mention hands.

[Crisis]

Bad passes or not, good football players seem to always be around the ball.

You don't get 5 interceptions in 3 games by being lucky.

[PECKERWOOD]

I'm glad I didn't post right after the draft, otherwise, I'd be eating some serious crow right now too.

[Philagape]

In each of the last two weeks, Byrd has only one fewer catch than Terrell Owens.
Byrd certainly has better hands.

[Ebenezer]

Just shows me what freaking idiots most of the people on the board are. The "instant reactions" are generally unfounded and stupid.

I didn't do too badly...I cited his INT stat and said he could return punts...

[PECKERWOOD]

I didn't do too badly...I cited his INT stat and said he could return punts...
I'm actually curious why we haven't seen what he could do in the return game, we could certainly use a spark.

[Ebenezer]

I'm actually curious why we haven't seen what he could in the return game, we could certainly use a spark.
Ask the coaches...if memory serves he didn't even get a chance during the preseason.

[psubills62]

Ask the coaches...if memory serves he didn't even get a chance during the preseason.

They've already got a 1,000,000 returners on the team.

But I'd guess the main reason is that he missed so much time (all spring OTA's, minicamps, and two weeks of training camp with the injury) that they wanted him to concentrate on learning how to be a safety. He was switching positions, after all, in addition to making the transition from college to pros.

[madness]

Ask the coaches...if memory serves he didn't even get a chance during the preseason.

I don't remember if it was preseason or TC but I do remember he did get a day or two of reps with the return team.