Lawson, Ragland, Washington

[IlluminatusUIUC]

Re: Lawson, Ragland, Washington

Oh there will be excuses. You can bet on that.

Whaley and Pegula shouldn't brook any. Rex was given a top 5 defense, to which he has received a first, two seconds, and a third round pick to bolster and his brother to help coach. Either his system works under these conditions or he's hopeless and it's time to go.

[justasportsfan]

Re: Lawson, Ragland, Washington

Rex will!

It's a good thing we're drafting players who can play 4-3 in case the next HC prefer it.

[sudzy]

Re: Lawson, Ragland, Washington

Very excited over these guys. If Lawson does more then stand up and hold his block, it's an upgrade from what they got from Mario last year. Ragland has a chance to be the best Bills LB since.... Takeo? If nothing more Washington adds to the rotation and inside pass rush.

[YardRat]

Re: Lawson, Ragland, Washington

It's a good thing we're drafting players who can play 4-3 in case the next HC prefer it.

Bingo.

Lawson, Dareus, Washington and Hughes on the front. P.Brown with Ragland in the middle, still need a LBer to replace Bradham. Set with three corners, at least (Darby, Gilmore, Robey in the slot) maybe four (I still like Butler). Get a safety and the right coordinator and BAM! top 5 again, that quickly.

[mysticsoto]

Re: Lawson, Ragland, Washington

Bingo.

Lawson, Dareus, Washington and Hughes on the front. P.Brown with Ragland in the middle, still need a LBer to replace Bradham. Set with three corners, at least (Darby, Gilmore, Robey in the slot) maybe four (I still like Butler). Get a safety and the right coordinator and BAM! top 5 again, that quickly.

What about Z. Brown?

[sudzy]

Re: Lawson, Ragland, Washington

Bingo.

Lawson, Dareus, Washington and Hughes on the front. P.Brown with Ragland in the middle, still need a LBer to replace Bradham. Set with three corners, at least (Darby, Gilmore, Robey in the slot) maybe four (I still like Butler). Get a safety and the right coordinator and BAM! top 5 again, that quickly.

What about Z. Brown?

Or Manny Lawson? He was the only LB from last year that was playing hard. Now, it's like he's not even on the team anymore.

[DynaPaul]

Re: Lawson, Ragland, Washington

I still can't believe that not one single pick was spent on the O line.

[Mace]

Re: Lawson, Ragland, Washington

Not too sure Washington is such great shakes. Has a rep as a developmental guy who "plays in spurts".

[ghz in pittsburgh]

Re: Lawson, Ragland, Washington

Not too sure Washington is such great shakes. Has a rep as a developmental guy who "plays in spurts".

Washington is pretty much the replacement of Kyle in a year. Just have to see how he develops. Remember Kyle was a 5th pick with not much expectation on him when he came to the Bills.

I still see them next year drafting a NT type of player. Right now this team has pass rushers from outside and very strong pass rushers from inside (Marcel, Kyle, Washington). Personally I believe the Ragland pick steered their DLine direction to the inside pass rushing specialist Washington. Ragland is big and has a nose for tackling ball carriers. But we are going to find out if he can still shed NFL guards/TEs like he does in regular basis in college (and he played behind a stout college run defending D line in Alabama).

One thing that I'm more excited about Ragland is his leadership (many termed Ray Lewis like). Think about it, who is the leader in Bills defense? Someone who urges on others in critical moments? A top defense always has that kind of guy(s). You may say Kyle who unfortunately is in his last legs of his career and has been injured far too often to be on the field. We just don't have that kind of a fiery guy since Takeo left town.

[Mace]

Re: Lawson, Ragland, Washington

Washington is pretty much the replacement of Kyle in a year.

I just don't see that. Kyle has always had rep for nonstop motor playing beyond his skills and Adolphus "plays in spurts". Adolphus is not a nonstop motor guy. If he's the replacement for Kyle we're in trouble. Adolphus is going to have trouble replacing Corbin Bryant.

[YardRat]

Re: Lawson, Ragland, Washington

What about Z. Brown?

He could probably be the weakside guy for a season or two.

[YardRat]

Re: Lawson, Ragland, Washington

Or Manny Lawson? He was the only LB from last year that was playing hard. Now, it's like he's not even on the team anymore.

Manny is a much better fit in a 34. His best play in Buffalo was under Wrecks last season, and Pettine in 2013 when he started over Hughes.

[trapezeus]

Re: Lawson, Ragland, Washington

Baltimore was ready to pick him, according to reports. Picking a 1st round value player for a couple 4th rounders ( especially when we already had an extra one ) is peanuts for a starting MLB with talent.

agreed. He just needs to be the qb of the d. They trade up so often and reach, it was nice that they did the smart thing. Time will tell if it works out. I think it should

[Night Train]

Re: Lawson, Ragland, Washington

After Friday was done, I viewed Saturday as a bonus. These 3 were all strong picks who can play right away. Very happy.

[Night Train]

Re: Lawson, Ragland, Washington

I just don't see that. Kyle has always had rep for nonstop motor playing beyond his skills and Adolphus "plays in spurts". Adolphus is not a nonstop motor guy. If he's the replacement for Kyle we're in trouble. Adolphus is going to have trouble replacing Corbin Bryant.

And yet Whaley sees him as a starter. You need to call him and set him straight.


Convinced that if we drafted the Alabama ball boy, you and Yard would say it's the best pick in the draft. Your bias is becoming a little too obvious. LOL.