The big question for the Buffalo Bills’ fanbase since drafting defensive end Gregory Rousseau and Carlos “Boogie” Basham in the first two rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft is centered around who is going to have more impact in year one? I believe you can reasonably make the case for either player. I outlined what I think Rousseau brings the table in the long and short term in my video of his lone season in the Miami Hurricanes program. While “green,” there is no denying his natural size, strength and ability to track the QB. But what he needs is some seasoning, some game reps. This in-game experience is something that Basham has, to the tune of 39 games played in college at Wake Forest. But it’s not just Basham’s reps in 39 games that set them apart. It’s all of the extras that come with playing in those games such as the film study, game study, game planning, health maintenance and execution on the field. “At 275 pounds, Boogie is faster than most people 30 pounds lighter than him. His linear speed is special. He ran a 4.59 at his pro day on one of his 40s. His strength…
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