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Bryd confirmed through an interview on WGR that he's playing safety for the Bills. Now we get CAN him on the field and take advantage of his great instincts, leaping ability and ball skills, all the while minimizing his less than stellar speed...
I guess versatility is a heightened premium for the Bills this draft-class: Maybin (DE; SLB?), Wood (C/G), Byrd (S/CB), and Levitre (G/T).
Yeah he also said he's never played safety... super..
the guy has all the right tangibles for being a FS... it may take a year to get him up to spped but this can work out...
Analysis
Positives: Well-built athlete. ... Good initial jam at the line of scrimmage. ... Loose hips to turn and run with the receiver. ... Can shadow the receiver due to very good lateral quickness and the ability to plant and go out of his cuts. ... Late explosive burst to close on the ball. ... Gets his hands on a lot of passes. ... Natural playmaker with soft hands for the interception. ... Times leaps well and can snatch the ball out of the air. ... Good body control to make the catch outside of his frame. ... Natural with the ball in his hands. ... Good feel for the return. ... Good vision to set up blocks. ... Good agility and has a quick burst to accelerate. ... Reliable open-field tackler. ... Breaks down in space well and wraps his arms securely. ... Willing to come up in run support. ... Good bloodlines. ... Father, Gill Byrd, was a two-time Pro Bowl cornerback with San Diego and recently served as Chicago Bears' DB coach.
Negatives: More quick than he is fast. ... May lack the straight-line speed for a traditional man-to-man scheme. ... Can be grabby in coverage, likely to lead to pass interference penalties in the NFL. ... Reliable open-field tackler, but isn't an intimidating hitter. ... Assisted by an aggressive pass rush and a veteran secondary at Oregon.
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