Sportsuser101
08-01-2011, 08:01 AM
Absolutely loved the draft. Yes we could have gone offensive line alittle earlier then the late 4th but I do like Hairston. I think Dareus, Williams, Sheppard, Searcy, Hairston and Rogers could all see significant time as rookies. This is the 1st time in a long time I feel like the Bills made alot of the right moves.
Lets look at the offseason. Yes we knew the Bills weren't going to move a big free agent splash. They haven't in years. However, I do like the small moves they did make. Trust your scouting of the college ranks and let them develop. We all know were probably not competing for the division this year so why not let the young guys play? Of course you do need some vets here and there so your not completely outplayed and thats what the Bills have done here.
Thigpen is a capable backup and knows Gaileys system. Pushes Fitzpatrick and I think he's a very solid signing despite what some have said.
Brad Smith, while is probably a better fit for a playoff contender like say the Jets (smh Jets for not making an offer), is a good signing. Adds alot of different packages. Him Spiller, Jackson and Smith on the field at the same time could cause several mismatches. While I wouldn't make it a habit Smith could also throw the ball.
Nick Barnett, when healthy is a stud linebacker. He has played in the 34 defense and the 43 defense. He's a better fit then Poz and Tatupu which some had suggested. He comes at a nice price and adds some more leadership to the linebacker corps. Key for him unquestionably is being healthy. When he is he is a stud. Like Merriman I think the risk is minimal and worth the gamble.
Now I say I think a guy like Boss would be a nice fit although I would prefer Miller I think it's sort of a pipe dream. Not sure if he would want to come here and if he did we would probably have to overpay for him. Boss is more of a blocker which in Gaileys scheme is probably a better system move.
I think Gaither needs to hop on board now. If not for nothing but to just add some competition. The Bills keep failing to address the offensive line and I thought they would do so in free agency and get a good solid vet. We will see if Gaither comes on board.
Lets look at the offseason. Yes we knew the Bills weren't going to move a big free agent splash. They haven't in years. However, I do like the small moves they did make. Trust your scouting of the college ranks and let them develop. We all know were probably not competing for the division this year so why not let the young guys play? Of course you do need some vets here and there so your not completely outplayed and thats what the Bills have done here.
Thigpen is a capable backup and knows Gaileys system. Pushes Fitzpatrick and I think he's a very solid signing despite what some have said.
Brad Smith, while is probably a better fit for a playoff contender like say the Jets (smh Jets for not making an offer), is a good signing. Adds alot of different packages. Him Spiller, Jackson and Smith on the field at the same time could cause several mismatches. While I wouldn't make it a habit Smith could also throw the ball.
Nick Barnett, when healthy is a stud linebacker. He has played in the 34 defense and the 43 defense. He's a better fit then Poz and Tatupu which some had suggested. He comes at a nice price and adds some more leadership to the linebacker corps. Key for him unquestionably is being healthy. When he is he is a stud. Like Merriman I think the risk is minimal and worth the gamble.
Now I say I think a guy like Boss would be a nice fit although I would prefer Miller I think it's sort of a pipe dream. Not sure if he would want to come here and if he did we would probably have to overpay for him. Boss is more of a blocker which in Gaileys scheme is probably a better system move.
I think Gaither needs to hop on board now. If not for nothing but to just add some competition. The Bills keep failing to address the offensive line and I thought they would do so in free agency and get a good solid vet. We will see if Gaither comes on board.