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Martez Wilson...Wakey! Wakey!

This linked excerpt from Profootballtalk.com -

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Originally Posted by Thursday Morning One Liners, Profootballtalk.com (Post 317520)

The Bills may have an instant impact starting linebacker in third-round pick Kelvin Sheppard.)

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Originally Posted by Recliner QB (Post 317520)

Kelvin Sheppard-Inside Linebacker-Buffalo Bills -With the Bills making the transition to a 3-4, adding the right players for the defensive scheme was obviously a priority in the 2011 NFL Draft as they added immediate defensive starters with their first 4 picks. While most people are focused on their top 2 picks Marcell Dareus and Aaron Williams, I believe people should be looking further down, specifically at 3rd round pick Kelvin Sheppard.

He endeared himself to the Bills coaching staff at the Senior Bowl where he showed that he was truly a sideline-to-sideline inside linebacker that is athletic, football smart, and a true 3-down player. The biggest attribute he will bring to a young Bill's defense is his leadership, he was voted as a team captain at LSU and led a very young defense that was one of the best in the nation, leading that unit in tackles in '09 and '10 and ranking 3rd in the SEC while earning 1st-team All-Conference (no small feat in the nation's best conference).

Okay Rookie, Stop being confused, study the playbook harder, and get ready to crack some heads...

Is this suppose to be a knock on Wilson?

I think it's more of a LSU reference.

He's not an LSU fan.

Uhhh - Ok. Screw the Bills!

I was unaware that Buffalo still has a team?!

This entire thread is confusing to me.

Is is about a rookie LB stepping up in Buffalo, and that Wilson needs to do the same in New Orleans - no excuses?

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Originally Posted by FinSaint (Post 318040)

Is is about a rookie LB stepping up in Buffalo, and that Wilson needs to do the same in New Orleans - no excuses?

Sheppard was arguably the best MLB the past 3 seasons in the SEC... one of the top in college football. He's very polished and is more NFL ready than Wilson. Chavis is one of best coaches in the history of college football and his specialty is linebackers. It's no surprise to see him coming along so quickly.

There's nothing wrong with us developing Wilson at the rate that we are. He's going to get there. Plenty of the first and second round LB draft picks aren't sitting at the top of their depth chart either. No need to rush this and we've done a fine job developing our own.

Does this even belong in this forum?

Wilson is learning arguably a much more difficult system.

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Originally Posted by papz (Post 318048)

You'll get no arguments from me, since you clearly know what you are writing about. And after all, I was just trying to guess the meaning of this thread...
as I though that was the point of the obscure initial post. :-D

I'm not worried. Wilson will be fine.

Even though it's very possible that Bussey may wind up being better than Wilson.

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Originally Posted by FinSaint (Post 318063)

I know... it wasn't a dig at you by any means. It was a response to the overall implications of the thread.

:)

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Originally Posted by papz (Post 318072)

I know... it wasn't a dig at you by any means. It was a response to the overall implications of the thread.

:)

Didn't take it as one either... :-)

Consequently, I always find all the College info and back-stories very intriguing, and it amazes me at times how much you guys know about
certain programs... their track record, tendencies, etc. I've never been able get excited about the College games - not even when I got my
undergrad in the States... wasn't even interested in our own team. Still I find all the stuff you guys write here about the College side of the game
fascinating on a day-to-day basis.

Everyone knew Wilson was a bit more raw than the typical LB prospect. His physical measurables were off the charts but his football IQ needed some refinement.

If he was NFL ready mentally, he wouldn't have gottten out of the 1st round.

I actually wanted the Saints to draft Kelvin Sheppard, but Im more then happy with Wilson. GW will coach him up and he will be fine. Good luck to Kelvin Sheppard. Geaux LSU Geaux Saints...