Congrats to the Bills and Seahawks

[Jumpin Johnies]

In the 5th round the Buffaloe Bills selected Brad Butler, a Tackle from UVA. As most of the folks on this site already know Brad Butler is a friend of mine. I talked to him on Saturday and told him I thought he was going to the Redskins in the 5th or 6th. He told me that the Skins were one of the teams that was in constant contact with him. I was happy to see him go early in the 5th but dissapointed that the Panthers didn't get him. The Seattle Seahawks selected my wife's cousin(through marriage) in the 7th round. He's an All American Punter from Wake Forest named Ryan Plackemeir and he's a good all around kid. He had told family members that he was expecting to get drafted by either the Seahawks, Redskins or Ravens. The Seahawks had told him that they were going to take him in the 7th if he were still there and they lived up to their word. It was fun getting a behind the scenes view of the draft from these two and I look forward to hearing some details about what it's like to be in the league. Congrats once to the Bills and Seahawks for getting two fine young football players.

[Menudo]

In the 5th round the Buffaloe Bills selected Brad Butler, a Tackle from UVA.  As most of the folks on this site already know Brad Butler is a friend of mine.  I talked to him on Saturday and told him I thought he was going to the Redskins in the 5th or 6th.  He told me that the Skins were one of the teams that was in constant contact with him.  I was happy to see him go early in the 5th but dissapointed that the Panthers didn't get him.  The Seattle Seahawks selected my wife's cousin(through marriage) in the 7th round.  He's an All American Punter from Wake Forest named Ryan Plackemeir and he's a good all around kid.  He had told family members that he was expecting to get drafted by either the Seahawks, Redskins or Ravens.  The Seahawks had told him that they were going to take him in the 7th if he were still there and they lived up to their word.  It was fun getting a behind the scenes view of the draft from these two and I look forward to hearing some details about what it's like to be in the league.  Congrats once to the Bills and Seahawks for getting two fine young football players.

 

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Cool story. That is awesome that you had a personal connection to not one, but, two of the guys who were drafted this weekend.

[PSULions]

In the 5th round the Buffaloe Bills selected Brad Butler, a Tackle from UVA.  As most of the folks on this site already know Brad Butler is a friend of mine.  I talked to him on Saturday and told him I thought he was going to the Redskins in the 5th or 6th.  He told me that the Skins were one of the teams that was in constant contact with him.  I was happy to see him go early in the 5th but dissapointed that the Panthers didn't get him.  The Seattle Seahawks selected my wife's cousin(through marriage) in the 7th round.  He's an All American Punter from Wake Forest named Ryan Plackemeir and he's a good all around kid.  He had told family members that he was expecting to get drafted by either the Seahawks, Redskins or Ravens.  The Seahawks had told him that they were going to take him in the 7th if he were still there and they lived up to their word.  It was fun getting a behind the scenes view of the draft from these two and I look forward to hearing some details about what it's like to be in the league.  Congrats once to the Bills and Seahawks for getting two fine young football players.

 

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[alexgaddis]

Isn't he the guy that cheap shotted someone?

 

Robert Smith called him a coward this weekend...

Edited May 1, 2006 by alexgaddis

[VikesGuy]

Isn't he the guy that cheap shotted someone?

 

Robert Smith called him a coward this weekend...

 

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Here is the story that Smith was talking about.

 

http://scoreboards.aol.com/football/ncaaf1.../team_news.aspx

 

I am sure Smith saw the game/play as well, right. So calling him a coward was pretty weak in my opnion. The only reason it went as far as it did was becuase of the retaliations that went on afterwards. It is easy to make comments after the fact, when you don't see the play in full speed.

[VikesGuy]

It is fun, a few years back i new someguys that played at U of Minnesota and watching there names come over the wire was pretty cool.

 

 

Here is the story that Smith was talking about. 

 

http://scoreboards.aol.com/football/ncaaf1.../team_news.aspx

 

I am sure Smith saw the game/play as well, right.  So calling him a coward was pretty weak in my opnion.  The only reason it went as far as it did was becuase of the retaliations that went on afterwards.  It is easy to make comments after the fact, when you don't see the play in full speed.

 

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[Azazello1313]

i guess if JJ knew marcus vick he'd be on here calling him a character guy, too

[alexgaddis]

i guess if JJ knew marcus vick he'd be on here calling him a character guy, too

 

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[Jumpin Johnies]

i guess if JJ knew marcus vick he'd be on here calling him a character guy, too

 

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I've defended Brad many times on this board and I'll continue doing so. He made one mistake in the heat of battle, everything else that he's done shows he's a great guy. I was honored when he asked if I'd be willing to defend him publicly in the newspaper article. You'll see my name towards the end.I'll never defend Marcus Vick, although he will make one hell of a WR in the NFL.

[peepinmofo]

I've defended Brad many times on this board and I'll continue doing so.  He made one mistake in the heat of battle, everything else that he's done shows he's a great guy.  I was honored when he asked if I'd be willing to defend him publicly in the newspaper article.  You'll see my name towards the end.I'll never defend Marcus Vick, although he will make one hell of a WR in the NFL.

 

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Glad to hear this. I dont know a thing about him, but Im glad someone gives a positive vote for him and the Bills.

[Hat Trick]

I've defended Brad many times on this board and I'll continue doing so.  He made one mistake in the heat of battle, everything else that he's done shows he's a great guy.  I was honored when he asked if I'd be willing to defend him publicly in the newspaper article.  You'll see my name towards the end.I'll never defend Marcus Vick, although he will make one hell of a WR in the NFL.

 

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So can we call you Brock instead of JJ from now on?

[Jumpin Johnies]

So can we call you Brock instead of JJ from now on?

 

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No, but you can call me Dave.

[alexgaddis]

I've defended Brad many times on this board and I'll continue doing so.  He made one mistake in the heat of battle, everything else that he's done shows he's a great guy.  I was honored when he asked if I'd be willing to defend him publicly in the newspaper article.  You'll see my name towards the end.I'll never defend Marcus Vick, although he will make one hell of a WR in the NFL.

 

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I have nothing against him just trying to remember if he was they guy they were talking about...

[Jumpin Johnies]

   

 

Glad to hear this. I dont know a thing about him, but Im glad someone gives a positive vote for him and the Bills.

 

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The kid's a player. He and Ferguson started for UVA from their freshman years until their senior years. Brad didn't start playing football until his Junior year in high school.

[bushwacked]

Glad to hear this. I dont know a thing about him,

 

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I heard he is a cheapshot artist.

[T-Scorp]

Thanks for the info JJ. Looks like the kid is going to get a chance to show what he can do!!

[TRU SOLDJA 22]

The kid's a player.  He and Ferguson started for UVA from their freshman years until their senior years.  Brad didn't start playing football until his Junior year in high school.

 

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I played fall baseball with Brad for a few years here in Lynchburg. He's a good guy, but i didnt like the cheap shot on the BC player this year. But i'll always support players from VA! Would of like it better if the 'skins woulda drafted him. Best of luck to him

 

[Jumpin Johnies]

I heard he is a cheapshot artist.

 

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I heard that you were a tool.

[Jumpin Johnies]

I played fall baseball with Brad for a few years here in Lynchburg.  He's a good guy, but i didnt like the cheap shot on the BC player this year.  But i'll always support players from VA!  Would of like it better if the 'skins woulda drafted him.  Best of luck to him

 

 

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Are you from Lynchburg?

[Hat Trick]

No, but you can call me Dave.

 

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Cool, so how did Kevin do?

[Jumpin Johnies]

Cool, so how did Kevin do?

 

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He did well. He played in every game and had a few tackles. He really likes Brad and is excited to now know 2 NFL players.

[Jumpin Johnies]

I played fall baseball with Brad for a few years here in Lynchburg.  He's a good guy, but i didnt like the cheap shot on the BC player this year.  But i'll always support players from VA!  Would of like it better if the 'skins woulda drafted him.  Best of luck to him

 

 

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You're the third Lynchburg guy I know of on this board.

[MikeTice]

This guy is your buddy, so you will defend him til you are blue in the face, but the fact remains he is a cheap shot artist, and NOT a good, clean player. The fact that he fell to the 5th round and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills who are being universally called out as to having the worst draft in the league. Your buddy is a camp body at best who better be able to play special teams, because he isn't a "fine young football player"

 

You on the other hand deserve kudos for standing by your buddy even though he is a proven cheap shot artist. It is always good to know who your friends are.

[TRU SOLDJA 22]

This guy is your buddy, so you will defend him til you are blue in the face, but the fact remains he is a cheap shot artist, and NOT a good, clean player.  The fact that he fell to the 5th round and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills who are being universally called out as to having the worst draft in the league.  Your buddy is a camp body at best who better be able to play special teams, because he isn't a "fine young football player"

 

You on the other hand deserve kudos for standing by your buddy even though he is a proven cheap shot artist.  It is always good to know who your friends are.

 

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Brad will have a good career blocking for McGahee

[Jumpin Johnies]

This guy is your buddy, so you will defend him til you are blue in the face, but the fact remains he is a cheap shot artist, and NOT a good, clean player.  The fact that he fell to the 5th round and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills who are being universally called out as to having the worst draft in the league.  Your buddy is a camp body at best who better be able to play special teams, because he isn't a "fine young football player"

 

You on the other hand deserve kudos for standing by your buddy even though he is a proven cheap shot artist.  It is always good to know who your friends are.

 

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The scouts think that he can be a starter in two or three years. The Redskins were expected to take him in the 5th or 6th and even had his profile on their website as a potential pick. This is where he was expected to be picked and this is one of the Bills problem areas. They intend to play him as he was the only tackle that they picked. The scouts say that he plays with a mean streak. a lot of teams like that. Jake Grove is a high school friend of my brother and his wife(she works with Tru Soldja, he can verify this), he plays with a mean streak as well. I guess it's a Lynchburg thing.