We got ourselves a real genius in Parrish

[Novacane]

ESPN insider scouting report on Parrish

Flags:
(M: MENTAL) Does not retain and learn the system




.........................................Mental capacity a concern; scored a 10 on Wonderlic Test.




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[Dozerdog]

10 on the Wonderlick

[RedEyE]

Frank Gore scored a 6. Miami doesn't raise academic scholars. They breed football players.

[Tatonka]

Roscoe Parrish still has one year of eligibility left at Miami, but he has decided to enter the draft a year early. At 5’9”, 170lbs, Parrish lacks ideal size for a starting receiver in the NFL. He gets a quick release off the line and is able to secure most catchable passes, although he does have a tendency to catch the ball with his body rather than his hands at times. He has great speed (4.40 in the 40) and is a threat to score from anywhere on the field. He adjusts well to poorly thrown passes and he isn’t afraid to go over the middle and make a tough catch in traffic. Parrish was not only a very good receiver at Miami, but an outstanding return specialist as well. His size is what concerns you the most—you have to wonder if he is going to be able to hold up over a 16 game schedule in the NFL and he will struggle against larger defensive backs if he doesn’t outrun them. He will never be a true #1 receiver in the NFL but he has the ability to contribute immediately as a return specialist and he could develop into a good slot receiver in time. He could be a mid-round pick for a team looking for a player to stretch the field and return kicks.

2002: 19 REC 340 YDS 2 TD
2003: 24 REC 322 YDS 2 TD
2004: 43 REC 693 YDS 8 TD

his numbers are nothing special. why all the hype?

nothing like spending a high draft pick on a guy that will never be anything more than a number 3 wr.. IF his petite frame can hold up.

i want to like this kid... but i just dont get it.. we have a great returner right now.. in mcgee.. we have plenty of wrs.. he was NOT considered a "VALUE" pick.. he was not expected to go this early.. we could have got him in the 3rd at least.

[Patti120]

10 on the Wonderlick

Please tell me this is a joke or is my dog smarter than he is?

[Tatonka]

what did mcgahee get?

miami has an aweful rep for players with no brains.

[ArcticWildMan]

Throw him the damn ball and watch him run. How much intelligence does that require?

[Patti120]

Throw him the damn ball and watch him run. How much intelligence does that require?

Good point, I hope it's that simple

[DMBcrew36]

Santana Moss... Miami 2001... 5'10".. 167 lbs... 4.37 40

Roscoe Parrish ... Miami 2005... 5'9".. 168 lbs... 4.37 40

I don't think that his size has to be that big of an issue. i am optimistic about Roscoe

[HurryUpTom]

He's a receiver ... I could care less if he were even to dumb to count to 10, let alone score a 10 on the wonderlic. If he were a C, MLB, S, QB or something like that, I'd be concerned, but he's a receiver.

Plus, I haven't heard him speak or anything at all ... I'd like to hear an interview with him before I label him as stupid.

[Nighthawk]

How smart do you have to be to run fast and catch the ball? This post isn't too smart!

[Dozerdog]

I heard him on Sirius Satelite Radio last week.

Based leaving college on his conversations with ex- Misami recievers in NFL. Listening to him I got the impression he should have stayed and improved his draft stock. But then again I pegged him as a 4th rounder.

[ShadowHawk7]

I don't have a problem w/ this guy, but we could of had him later. Also the likes of Terrance Murphy and Roby were still available, why didn't we take either of them?

P.S. Could some just forget the rules just this once and post the ESPN Insider Bio on this guy?

[Dicknoze69]

I don't care what his Wonderlic score is since he seems adept at running routes, catching the ball, and reading defenses.

He wouldn't be at Miami if he didn't have essential football skills.

[Dozerdog]

I don't have a problem w/ this guy, but we could of had him later. Also the likes of Terrance Murphy and Roby were still available, why didn't we take either of them?

P.S. Could some just forget the rules just this once and post the ESPN Insider Bio on this guy?
All Bills drafted will have their Bios on our front page.

[jpdex12]

He's a receiver ... I could care less if he were even to dumb to count to 10, let alone score a 10 on the wonderlic. If he were a C, MLB, S, QB or something like that, I'd be concerned, but he's a receiver.

Plus, I haven't heard him speak or anything at all ... I'd like to hear an interview with him before I label him as stupid.
Go to BB.com and take a listen...it's funnier than hell!

[Marvelous]

I don't have a problem w/ this guy, but we could of had him later.
He woulda been gone with our next pick. WR's were falling off fast... I agree that his size and smarts are below average but i like the pick. He is explosive..

[Bling]

I don't care what his Wonderlic score is since he seems adept at running routes, catching the ball, and reading defenses.

He wouldn't be at Miami if he didn't have essential football skills.

Miami hasn't produced a WR in the first round since Andre Johnson in 2003. They had 3 (A. Johnson, S. Moss, R. Wayne) in the last 4 years from what I can remember. So they did have a history of WRs. However, remember that Kellen Winslow was their best WR while he was there. He is an incredible talent, but when you need to rely on your TE because your WR can't play, that speaks volume at your WR corp. It's lacked for a while.

[DraftBoy]

his numbers are nothing special. why all the hype?

nothing like spending a high draft pick on a guy that will never be anything more than a number 3 wr.. IF his petite frame can hold up.

i want to like this kid... but i just dont get it.. we have a great returner right now.. in mcgee.. we have plenty of wrs.. he was NOT considered a "VALUE" pick.. he was not expected to go this early.. we could have got him in the 3rd at least.


McGee is not a PR but a KR Roscoe is a PR specialist. Also I doubt we get him in round 3. Tennesee was very high on him and a reason they reached for Chris Henry in round 3. There was nobody avail that was worth the pick at a need posistion and imo he was one of the best WR's in the draft with his abiltiy to get open, make catches in traffic, and fly.

[Novacane]

How smart do you have to be to run fast and catch the ball? This post isn't too smart!







ESPN insider scouting report on Parrish

Flags:
(M: MENTAL) Does not retain and learn the system





his speed and hands won't do him any good if he's to dumb to learn the system.

[Jan Reimers]

As I posted elsewhere, the Sporting News ranked him a high 2nd rounder, the 6th best receiver in the draft. They called him very athletic, very quick in small areas, able to get "wonderful separation" and likely to be "deadly" in the slot.

I think he'll be very good.

[ryjam282]

He will be fine. Don't have to be a genious to do a fly and a comeback route. And, yes he is a punt returner. He will be our #1 guy there, Nate can get out of there now.

[TigerJ]

Wonderlic can be an indicator of his ability to pick up the offence. The good news is the Bills don't have to be in a hurry to play him a lot. I don't think he'll ever be more than a third receiver. That may allay some of the concerns about his ability to hold up over a 16 game season. He''s not going to be on the field a lot.

He would not have been my pick however.

[Historian]

I hope he can downfield block, because I don't really want my rookie QB dropping back to pass on every other play.

I want to see McGahee get 35+ carries per game.

[HHURRICANE]

The only way to justify these two picks is that the coaching staff thinks Losman is the second coming of Kelly. Without a decent line, Losman will be running and throwing and will need lots of targets. If they are wrong Donahoe is gone. If they are right these are good picks.

[jamze132]

I hope he can downfield block, because I don't really want my rookie QB dropping back to pass on every other play.

I want to see McGahee get 35+ carries per game.


Parish isn't an average blocker.

If McGahee gets 35+ carries a game, he won't last past week 4

[The Spaz]

Parish isn't an average blocker.

If McGahee gets 35+ carries a game, he won't last past week 4

I think Campbell and our other receivers Moulds and Evans can take care of the blocking.:up:

[jamze132]

I think Campbell and our other receivers Moulds and Evans can take care of the blocking.:up:
I agree. I was responding to a previous post that mentioned the fact that Parish needed to be a good down field blocker.

[finsrclowns]

He's probably no dumber than Henry and Henry has done ok. In case you haven't noticed, the "U" doesn't have a lot of scholars on their football team. Parrish is a blazer and a great punt returner. This should light a fire under Reed's butt. If Reed goes back to the dropsies, this guy Parrish is a nice slot option. In fact I think I'd take him sight unseen over Reed since Reed plays like a slow girl.

[bledslow]

this bum is in the cfl in 4 years because he couldnt cut it in the nfl.