Oakland SS Huff

[Ochmed Jones]

I watched him yesterday in the Oaklnad-Green Bay game. I have to admit, I really liked the guy coming out of college and now I am so glad the Raiders took him over the Arizona QB and he did not fall to us. At this point, I think Buffalo fans should be extremely glad that the Bills took Whitner over this guy also.
Simply put, Huff played horrible. Maybe it was a 1 game abberation. Maybe he was playing injured, if he's not injured; then double ouch!

[Remix 6]

Originally Posted by Ochmed Jones

I watched him yesterday in the Oaklnad-Green Bay game. I have to admit, I really liked the guy coming out of college and now I am so glad the Raiders took him over the Arizona QB and he did not fall to us. At this point, I think Buffalo fans should be extremely glad that the Bills took Whitner over this guy also.
Simply put, Huff played horrible. Maybe it was a 1 game abberation. Maybe he was playing injured, if he's not injured; then double ouch!

it wasnt a 1 game. he hasnt stood out..hasnt played to his capability.

[dryheat44]

Agree he's been horrible. I think Ryan might be mis-using him. Simplify his role a bit...he seems to have an awful lot of responsibility for a young player.

[PonyExpress]

Al Davis still has alot to do with that D, which is why he always hires offensive head coaches. He meddles, and pushed Huff into that roving 'renegade" position at modified free safety too early as a rookie. Huff has enough athleticism and toughness to make it in the league. In time, and maybe with another team, he will blossom. It's only his 2nd season. Asomugha showed nothing his 1st 3 seasons and now he's a top 5 cb in the NFL.

[Remix 6]

Originally Posted by PonyExpress

Al Davis still has alot to do with that D, which is why he always hires offensive head coaches. He meddles, and pushed Huff into that roving 'renegade" position at modified free safety too early as a rookie. Huff has enough athleticism and toughness to make it in the league. In time, and maybe with another team, he will blossom. It's only his 2nd season. Asomugha showed nothing his 1st 3 seasons and now he's a top 5 cb in the NFL.

thats why people around here should be patient with Jackson/Maroney/Meriweather..because were not like other teams that just throw young players in there and say "go play ball"..we develop them and use them when we really need them which ultimately, has them more prepared and play better in future

[VJCPatriot]

OR there is the real possibility that Buffalo lucked out and Whitner is simply the BETTER player. That point should also be considered.

[Real World]

Originally Posted by Remix 6

thats why people around here should be patient with Jackson/Maroney/Meriweather..because were not like other teams that just throw young players in there and say "go play ball"..we develop them and use them when we really need them which ultimately, has them more prepared and play better in future

I agree. Patience people.

[Real World]

Originally Posted by VJCPatriot

OR there is the real possibility that Buffalo lucked out and Whitner is simply the BETTER player. That point should also be considered.

Remember, Buffalo was criticized for taking Whitner so early, 8th overall IIRC. They called it a real reach at the time.

[JackPMiller]

Originally Posted by Ochmed Jones

I watched him yesterday in the Oaklnad-Green Bay game. I have to admit, I really liked the guy coming out of college and now I am so glad the Raiders took him over the Arizona QB and he did not fall to us. At this point, I think Buffalo fans should be extremely glad that the Bills took Whitner over this guy also.
Simply put, Huff played horrible. Maybe it was a 1 game abberation. Maybe he was playing injured, if he's not injured; then double ouch!

I was never high on Huff. I felt the guy that was overlooked on that team was Michael Griffin. He was the real MVP of the Longhorns secondary. Who is playing pretty well for the Tennessee Titans even though the team has not.

[VJCPatriot]

Originally Posted by Real World

Remember, Buffalo was criticized for taking Whitner so early, 8th overall IIRC. They called it a real reach at the time.

I'll take performance over hype any time. Whitner has fit Buffalo's defense like a glove. Huff is struggling. They were taken at back to back picks. Is it too hard to believe that Buffalo might have gotten the pick RIGHT and Oakland messed up?