Five Doug Whaley Type Free Agents - BillsFanatics

[JCBills]

Here's my most recent piece for the #BillsFanatics blog.

http://billsfanatics.wordpress.com/2014/01/26/five-doug-whaley-type-free-agents/

[stuckincincy]

Re: Five Dough Whaley Type Free Agents - BillsFanatics

Here's my most recent piece for the #BillsFanatics blog.

http://billsfanatics.wordpress.com/2...e-free-agents/

Former #1 CIN pick Keith Rivers' most notable accomplishment was having his jaw broken by former cheap shot artist Hines Ward, which led to NFL rule changes about hitting high. It was a particularly ugly cheap shot. I remain surprised that Ward wasn't suspended for a year or more. But no flag fell.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Rivers

His selection by CIN at #9 in 2008 was a big head scratcher here, and when NYG ponied up a 5th for him 3 seasons later, folks were glad to get that for him. You pulled for the guy - a decent young man he was - hoped he could be a factor, but in his time with CIN, he was really no more than a body to round out the 11.

[JCBills]

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With very few 4-3 type LBs on the roster, it would be a depth move. He hasn't lived up to his billing, but the point of the article was to look at guys that won't cost top dollar.

[stuckincincy]

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With very few 4-3 type LBs on the roster, it would be a depth move. He hasn't lived up to his billing, but the point of the article was to look at guys that won't cost top dollar.

I understand the appeal, I just don't think he ever had quick feet, or speed to get to the action. He might work out as depth - that was NYG's idea - but he's not a first-guy-in type. I'd offer the minimum that his league seniority calls for.

u-y in type.

[Pinkerton Security]

Re: Five Dough Whaley Type Free Agents - BillsFanatics

Former #1 CIN pick Keith Rivers' most notable accomplishment was having his jaw broken by former cheap shot artist Hines Ward, which led to NFL rule changes about hitting high. It was a particularly ugly cheap shot. I remain surprised that Ward wasn't suspended for a year or more. But no flag fell.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Rivers

His selection by CIN at #9 in 2008 was a big head scratcher here, and when NYG ponied up a 5th for him 3 seasons later, folks were glad to get that for him. You pulled for the guy - a decent young man he was - hoped he could be a factor, but in his time with CIN, he was really no more than a body to round out the 11.

A big head scratcher? He was very highly touted, and probably the best OLB prospect in that draft...maybe there were other guys that have panned out but at the time his pick was justified.

[The Jokeman]

Re: Five Doug Whaley Type Free Agents - BillsFanatics

I can't say I disagree with anything this article said yet am not sure the chances of bringing back Rinehart toss in he's more of a RG than LG. Also I'm not completely sold on Riley Cooper, while he offers up the size we lack he was buried deep on the Eagles depth chart and only got a chance last year because of injury. So not sure if he's numbers are inflated because of lack of competition or actual skill level.

[stuckincincy]

Re: Five Dough Whaley Type Free Agents - BillsFanatics

A big head scratcher? He was very highly touted, and probably the best OLB prospect in that draft...maybe there were other guys that have panned out but at the time his pick was justified.

They could have drafted Leodis McKelvin...

http://www.nfl.com/draft/history/fulldraft?season=2008&round=round1#round1

[JCBills]

Re: Five Doug Whaley Type Free Agents - BillsFanatics

I can't say I disagree with anything this article said yet am not sure the chances of bringing back Rinehart toss in he's more of a RG than LG. Also I'm not completely sold on Riley Cooper, while he offers up the size we lack he was buried deep on the Eagles depth chart and only got a chance last year because of injury. So not sure if he's numbers are inflated because of lack of competition or actual skill level.

He did primarily play RG, but it isn't as big of a difference between LT and RT. I think he would be an upgrade over Legursky either way, and wouldn't cost that much.

I would really like to see them go after Asamoah or Beadles, who should have higher price tags, but could be a long term fix at LG.

Also I'd appreciate it if you guys would rate the article on the page, there's a little start meter near the top.

[stuckincincy]

Re: Five Doug Whaley Type Free Agents - BillsFanatics

He did primarily play RG, but it isn't as big of a difference between LT and RT. I think he would be an upgrade over Legursky either way, and wouldn't cost that much.

I would really like to see them go after Asamoah or Beadles, who should have higher price tags, but could be a long term fix at LG.

Also I'd appreciate it if you guys would rate the article on the page, there's a little start meter near the top.

[JCBills]

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You didn't say anything..?

[tampabay25690]

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I can't say I disagree with anything this article said yet am not sure the chances of bringing back Rinehart toss in he's more of a RG than LG. Also I'm not completely sold on Riley Cooper, while he offers up the size we lack he was buried deep on the Eagles depth chart and only got a chance last year because of injury. So not sure if he's numbers are inflated because of lack of competition or actual skill level.

Yea but when the opportunity Cooper delivered correct???

[swiper]

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I'll wait and see what Ramses Barden brings in camp.

[swiper]

Re: Five Doug Whaley Type Free Agents - BillsFanatics

I'm willing to bet the Bills aren't signing any of those players.

[The Jokeman]

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Yea but when the opportunity Cooper delivered correct???

Sometimes, as there were games he got over 6 targets and he comes away with 2 or 3 catches. His game against the Raiders was great by contrast he was marginal against the Redskins so I just wonder. I'm hesitant though I would rather go after a guy like Cooper who will cost less than say an Eric Decker.

[JCBills]

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I'll wait and see what Ramses Barden brings in camp.

Probably not much, I'm actually more excited to see Kauffman again.

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I'm willing to bet the Bills aren't signing any of those players.

I'm not saying they will, but these are the types they will probably target.