Martez Wilson...Wakey! Wakey!

jeanpierre · 08-11-2011, 08:20 AM

This linked excerpt from Profootballtalk.com -

Originally Posted by Thursday Morning One Liners, Profootballtalk.com

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

Originally Posted by Recliner QB

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...

papz · 08-11-2011, 11:04 AM

Is this suppose to be a knock on Wilson?

Budsdrinker · 08-11-2011, 11:07 AM

I think it's more of a LSU reference.

papz · 08-11-2011, 11:21 AM

He's not an LSU fan.

homerj07 · 08-11-2011, 11:55 AM

Uhhh - Ok. Screw the Bills!

|Mitch| · 08-11-2011, 12:10 PM

I was unaware that Buffalo still has a team?!

alexonfyre · 08-11-2011, 12:18 PM

This entire thread is confusing to me.

FinSaint · 08-11-2011, 12:21 PM

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

BIGEASY504 · 08-11-2011, 12:25 PM

Why post this?

papz · 08-11-2011, 12:36 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

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.

08-11-2011, 08:20 AM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Martez Wilson...Wakey! Wakey! This linked excerpt from Profootballtalk.com - Originally Posted by Thursday Morning One Liners, Profootballtalk.com The Bills may have an instant impact starting linebacker in third-round pick Kelvin Sheppard.) Originally Posted by Recliner QB 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...

08-11-2011, 12:21 PM	#8
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Is is about a rookie LB stepping up in Buffalo, and that Wilson needs to do the same in New Orleans - no excuses? SapperSaint likes this.

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08-11-2011, 12:36 PM	#10
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,740	Originally Posted by FinSaint 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.
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