Buddy Nix comments 8/11/11

by Steve

Buddy Nix had some interesting comments on the Shredd and Ragan show today, he touched on Aaron Maybin, Shawne Merriman, Lee Evans rumors, and the left tackle position. Here is a quick synopsis:

"the first priority was Tyler Thigpen (along with signing our own guys)" in regards to free agency because "he knew the offense". Ouch that Thigpen, Poz and Florence were the team's top priorities heading into free agency.

Nix wanted to draft Nick Barnett 8 years ago when they had the 30th over all pick but was taken by GB 29th. Does this guy ever chase anyone not associated with San Diego?

"Buster Davis is a very talented guy and looks good out there (in camp)" Lee Evans replacement anyone?

"we targeted Brad Smith from the get go" and thought that the Jets wouldn't be able to keep him because of cap problems "Brad Smith gives us 3 extra roster spots on Sundays... he gives us a 3rd quarterback, not a guy holding a clip board(new roster rules), he can be our 5th WR and kick returner" "another good thing is we won't have to look at him on the other sideline twice on Sunday, he absolutely killed us... and he is a great 3rd down runner" This team really loves Brad Smith jeez, he better produce.

"at this point everything is speculation, Lee is a Bill. You don't know what will happen with any guy.. nobody is untouchable... if it upgrades us and makes us a better team we'll look into it" I don't see the Bills trading Lee Evans at least not until the trade deadline unless these other receivers really impress. All the bullshit about the team being cheap is true but the team isn't that cheap that they'll move Evans just to move him.

Here is an extremely alarming comment about the offensive line: "see I don't think left tackle is an issue" A question about tackle depth: "experience is something you have to play to get, these guys have to play some time" "I'm not sure if the other option wouldn't be Chris Hairston... we really like the guy"

Then he talked about Eric Pears being below weightt and told him to put on weight so now they like him. He basically made it sound like Josh McDaniels had no clue what he was doing but was diplomatic about Josh's ineptitude (plus he forgot his last name).

Marcell Dareus has been the most impressive player thus far and has lived up to expectations and "maybe even more". He mentioned him having good character off the field too.

Aaron Williams will probably stay at corner. He loves his size.

Da'Norris Searcy has had a good camp, he has great size to play down by the line of scrimmage as a safety.

"I got my fingers crossed, anything can happen, anyone can get hurt" in regards to Shawne Merriman staying healthy and being fully back. "he is probably ahead of schedule and shows flashes of being back to his former self"

Aaron Maybin questions: "What he's gotta do is be productive. Aaron has a good motor, he tries hard... He hasn't produced and that is the bottom line... He does everything he can, he is physically not very strong and not very big for the position he is playing." Can he play any other positions? "If you got any suggestions (laugh)" Can he putt? "i don't think so" What about bulking him up? "He left last year at 247 and reported back at 228, he is up to 238, it fluctuates. He was 250 at the combine. I think he tries I don't know what the problem is"

Gotta love a good Buddy Nix interview if not just for his crazy voice.