Less than a month to the 2002 NFL Draft, all focus is surrounding Buffalo’s 11 draft picks. Here are a few things you may have not known about Buffalo’s draft history.
Archives for April 9, 2002
Van Pelt is forgotten man in QB picture
‘With Van Pelt, the number of sacks allowed dropped significantly and the offense functioned much better. He also has the respect of his teammates.’
Peppers’ road trip stops in Buffalo
‘Peppers, a 6-foot-6, 285-pounder, is rated as the top defensive lineman in the draft. He is expected to be taken with the second overall pick by the Carolina Panthers, who have a glaring need at defensive end.’
With QB receiving so much attention, Bledsoe is best option
Bills management seemingly has made no bones about wanting to bring other quarterbacks onto the roster. The Bills have been in touch with Blake, Chandler & Quinn (or their agent). The argument can be made that Bledsoe is the best option at QB.
Bills are dreaming of picking Peppers
‘Peppers was the third defensive lineman to make a visit, following Tennessee’s Albert Haynesworth and Georgia’s Charles Grant. The interest in Oakland Raiders free-agent tackle Grady Jackson is said to have cooled, so doing last-minute checks on college draft talent could be an indication of where the Bills are leaning.’
Bills, Patriots mulling deal for Bledsoe
‘”We’ve had some discussions to let them know our interest, and those discussions are ongoing,” Donahoe said.’