04-16-2016, 02:02 AM
(04-15-2016, 08:46 PM)Okeana Wrote: Look we need Wide receivers I get that, but how much do you invest into a guy who is going to be a 4th receiving option or maybe 5th option this year ? We have talent at CB that can play and backup. We have two good starting Defensive ends who work well in our system and guys developing behind them, but the need is definitely there. Center/guard is a position of need.
All of that said Billings is just a total standout to me. His size/height/power gives him a rare leverage and teamed with atkins could be a total nightmare for quarterbacks. He plays well against the run and the potential is to much to pass on. Rankins/Butler/Billings are my top 3 Dt's and I would love to see us draft any of them. I think we can find receivers in 2-5 that will come in and play well for us just like Jones/Sanu did.
Some of the things that stood out to me when watching Billings on tape is his ability to change directions, his hands when fighting blocks, and his speed. In one clip I saw him run down a ball carrier from behind on the sideline. Thats the kinda effort I want to see.
I think you sold Billings better than a lot of us could have. "Beast" gets tossed around like "epic" in the movie world, but Billings is truly a beast to be feared in the middle. Eventually he'd either free up Geno even more, get into the backfield or dominate together. The last few years I've been guilty of hyping a few DT's, but this guy is someone I wouldn't pass on. I like the logic of taking Jackson for the sake of having depth at DT and WR later, but I don't see enough in him to pass on Billings. You take BPA, but if this is the BPA list it's Billings.
