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[Tatonka]

Bills | Acholonu Signed - from www.KFFL.com
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 17:34:13 -0700

Agent Paul Sheehy has confirmed to KFFL that the Buffalo Bills have signed undrafted rookie free agent OLB D.D. Acholonu (Washington State). Terms of the deal were undisclosed.

[The Spaz]

OLB/DE D.D. Acholonu 6'2"1/4 241 Lbs.

Good burst and edge quickness. Has good balance, straight-line speed and quick, active hands. Good Motor, effort and chase speed from the back side. Excellent work ethic.

http://washingtonstate.theinsiders.com/2/206028.html

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/cougars/145909_coug29.html

This guy gets to the QB quite a bit!

[hintexas]

OLB/DE D.D. Acholonu 6'2"1/4 241 Lbs.

Projected as a 6th round pick
Pros: DD started at DE in college and was incredibly effective as a speed rusher, had great pursuit ability, and a knack for stripping the ball. He can drop into zone coverage, is an excellent tackler, very athletic, and with upside.

Cons: He is just too small for an every down DE. Would be ok as a situational rush specialist but I feel is an ideal candidate to convert to OLB. He has great skill and size package for such a move and should excel.
Draft Exchange Analysis:

He will need a little time to make the adjustment to OLB but I feel with his skills and size would be ideal in that position. He has put up huge numbers as a pass rusher and whatever position they consider him at, he should definitely get a chance to make an NFL roster.

[casdhf]

Sounds like a good move. You can never have enough fast LBs. Hope he's more successful than Corey Moore.

[The Spaz]

Originally posted by casdhf
Sounds like a good move. You can never have enough fast LBs. Hope he's more successful than Corey Moore.

That whole draft sucked thanks John!

[ShadowHawk7]

Sounds like a great move! He had no flaws listed other than he had to move to OLB. Should be a stud STer if nothing else.

This is my wish list of FA signings now:
Kentrell Curry FS 6-1, 200 Georgia
(to compete w/ Wire, PP, and Reese. Could be a gem.)
Jason Peters TE 6-4, 335 Arkansas
(Like having an extra tackle on the field, great for two TE sets.)
Shannon Snell OG 6-4, 315 Florida
(I'm really suprised this guy wasn't drafted, we should give him a look.)
Robert Kent QB 6-4, 222 Jackson State
(Very underrated, could provide solid backup)
Doug Easlick FB 5-11, 240 East Carolina
(Best blocking FB in the FA, ok hands, decent runner.)
Jarrett Payton RB 6-0, 220 Miami
(I really like this guy, should provide solid backup to WM and TH. Will fight for 3rd RB spot w/ Joe Burns.)

[LtBillsFan66]

Bills | Acholonu Signed - from www.KFFL.com
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 17:34:13 -0700

Agent Paul Sheehy has confirmed to KFFL that the Buffalo Bills have signed undrafted rookie free agent OLB D.D. Acholonu (Washington State). Terms of the deal were undisclosed.

[Dozerdog]

Originally posted by billsfanone
Bills | Acholonu Signed - from www.KFFL.com
Sun, 25 Apr 2004 17:34:13 -0700

Agent Paul Sheehy has confirmed to KFFL that the Buffalo Bills have signed undrafted rookie free agent OLB D.D. Acholonu (Washington State). Terms of the deal were undisclosed.

It would have been easier to quote him, ya dufus...

[ShadowHawk7]

lol, ya! It will be very interesting to see if any of our backup LBs (Stevenson, Crowell, or this new guy) can push Posey for his starting spot. I'd like to see some competition there.

[mypoorfriendme]

its been said before but i thought id reiterate...im sick of these "over-acheivers" aka "under-talenters"

(sorry i had to make up a word)

[AndreReed83]

One guy I'd like to see us sign is Oklahoma Univ. RB Renaldo Works. He would be a perfect replacement for Sammy Morris.

[B-DON]

did everage get drafted?

[SoCalBillsFan]

No B-Don, I'd like to see us get him.

[BuffaloRanger]

So would every other team.

[B-DON]

please td bring in everage im begging you