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I actually did watch Dontay Moch play this year and I, for one, was really not impressed. I saw a player who was really good at going straight ahead but was unable to change direction. He has phenomenal "track" statistics but as far as I was concerned he didn't appear to be a very good football player. I think he was able to beat certain players just because he is so much more superior to them athletically, but I think his shortcomings would be readily apparent in the NFL. I see Vernon Gholston in Dontay Moch.

I was concerned that Von Miller would be too small to be as dominant in the NFL as he was in college. After comparing him to other perennial pro bowlers this isn't nearly as much of a concern to me any more. So with that I would have to disagree that the numbers are "meaningless" from a combine. I think they can be used in conjunction with game film, interviews, past history, and tempermant to more accurately guage a players projected net worth. If the numbers were merely arbitrary then why would the NFL even have a combine? Why would so many GM's and coaches attend? Would it matter to you if Von Miller arrived at the combine at 215 lbs? How about 315? Would it matter if he ran a 10 second 3 cone drill where it became readily apparent that he couldn't change direction? Or was only able to bench 225 lbs 4 times? It's ludicrous to me that you think these things don't matter but every NFL team does.

I REALIZE PLAY ON THE FIELD IS MUCH MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE COMBINE, BUT ANY INFORMATION CAN BE VALUABLE. http://bleacherrepor...han-the-combine THEREFORE, MAKE YOUR OWN INFERENCES: WEIGHT 40 TIME 225 LBS SHUTTLE 3 CONE ------------- ------------- ------------- --------------- ------------- VON MILLER *** 246 LBS 4.42 21 REPS 4.06 6.70 AARON MAYBIN 248 LBS 4.78 22 REPS 4.38 7.52 ** CLAY MATTHEWS 240 LBS 4.62 23 REPS 4.18 6.90 BRIAN ORAKPO 263 LBS 4.63 31 REPS RIAN CUSHING 243 LBS 4.64 30 REPS (STEROIDS) 4.22 6.84 SHAWNE MERRIMAN 272 LBS 4.68 25 REPS TERRELL SUGGS 257 LBS 4.65 DEMARCUS WARE 251 LBS 4.56 27 REPS LAMARR WOODLEY 266 LBS 4.74 MARTEZ WILSON *** 250 LBS 4.42 23 REPS 4.28 7.04 PATRICK WILLIS 242 LBS 4.51 22 REPS 4.46 7.23 BRIAN URLACHER 258 LBS 4.59 27 REPS 4.18 6.94 JEROD MAYO 242 LBS 4.54 4.29 7.31 ROBERT QUINN 265 LBS 4.62 22 REPS 4.40 7.13 DWIGHT FREENEY 266 LBS 4.48 28 REPS VERNON GHOLSTON 266 LBS 4.65 37 REPS 4.40 7.12 DAQUAN BOWERS 280 LBS 4.64 22 REPS JULIUS PEPPERS 283 LBS 4.74 TAMBA HALI 275 LBS 4.87 MARCELL DAREUS 319 LBS 4.93 24 REPS ** 4.62 7.83 NICK FAIRLEY 291 LBS 4.84 ** 4.56 7.14 ** VINCE WOLFORK 323 LBS 5.21 36 REPS RICHARD SEYMOUR 299 LBS 4.95 NDAMUKONG SUH: 307 LBS 5.03 32 REPS 4.44 7.21 HALOTI NGATA 338 LBS 5.13 37 REPS 4.69 7.97 BJ RAJI 337 LBS 5.12 33 REPS 4.69 7.90 RYAN MALLETT 253 LBS 5.37 TOM BRADY 211 LBS 5.28 THINGS I OBSERVED: 1. I WASN'T A HUGE VON MILLER FAN, BUT I FEEL MUCH MORE COMFORTABLE NOW TAKING HIM AS HE PRODUCED ON THE FIELD, AND CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF ISN'T THAT SMALL. HE ALSO BEAT CLAY MATTHEWS DECIDEDLY IN MOST CATEGORIES. 2. AARON MAYBIN IS TERRIBLE CHANGING DIRECTION. 3.. I ALSO LOVE TO HAVE MARTEZ WILSON IN THE 2ND ROUND IF HE FALLS THAT FAR. HE IS BIGGER THAN AND BEAT PATRICK WILLIS IN ALL CATEGORIES. 4. ROBERT QUINN INTRIGUES ME, BUT VISIONS OF VERNON GHOLSTON WORRY ME. 5. I WAS A HUGE MARCELL DAREUS FAN AND WANTED THE BILLS TO DRAFT HIM, BUT HIS STRENGTH IS A CONCERN. 6. I DON'T LIKE THE FACT NICK FAIRLEY DIDN'T LIFT. HE DOESN'T LOOK PARTICULARY STRONG. BUT HE KILLED THE 3 CONE. VON MILLER http://www.nfldrafts...2011&genpos=OLB AARON MAYBIN http://www.nfldrafts...=2009&genpos=DE http://www.milehighr...aybin-penn-stat CLAY MATTHEWS http://www.nfldrafts...2009&genpos=olb BRIAN ORAKPO http://www.nfldrafts...=2009&genpos=DE BRIAN CUSHING http://www.nfldrafts...2009&genpos=OLB SHAWN MERRIMAN http://www.nfldrafts...=2005&genpos=DE TERRELL SUGGS http://www.nfldrafts...=2003&genpos=DE DEMARCUS WARE http://www.nfldrafts...2005&genpos=OLB LAMARR WOODLEY http://www.nfldrafts...=2007&genpos=DE MARTEZ WILSON http://www.nfldrafts...2011&genpos=ILB PATRICK WILLIS http://www.nfldrafts...2007&genpos=ILB BRIAN URLACHER http://www.nfldrafts...2000&genpos=OLB JEROD MAYO http://www.nfldrafts...2008&genpos=ILB ROBERT QUINN http://www.nfldrafts...=2011&genpos=DE DWIGHT FREENEY http://www.nfldrafts...=2002&genpos=DE VERNON GHOLSTON http://www.nfldrafts...=2008&genpos=DE DAQUAN BOWERS http://www.nfldrafts...=2011&genpos=DE JULIUS PEPPERS http://www.nfldrafts...=2002&genpos=DE TAMBA HALI http://www.nfldrafts...=2006&genpos=DE MARCELL DAREUS http://www.nfldrafts...=2011&genpos=DT NICK FAIRLEY http://www.nfldrafts...=2011&genpos=DT VINCE WOLFORK http://www.nfldrafts...=2004&genpos=DT RICHARD SEYMOUR http://www.nfldrafts...=2001&genpos=DT NDAMUKONG SUH http://www.nfldrafts...=2010&genpos=DT HALOTI NGATA http://www.nfldrafts...=2006&genpos=DT BJ RAJI http://www.nfldrafts...=2009&genpos=DT RYAN MALLETT http://www.nfldrafts...=2011&genpos=QB TOM BRADY http://www.nfldrafts...=2000&genpos=QB

People of interest: DEFENSIVE TACKLES Fairley 6'4" 291 DEFENSIVE ENDS Bowers 6'3" 280 Dareus 6'3" 319 *** my 1st choice Quinn 6'4" 265 my 2nd choice Cam Jordan 6'4" 287 Cam Heyward 6'5" 294 JJ Watt 6'5" 299 Clayborn 6'3" 281 OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS Ayers 6'3" 254 Houston 6'3" 270 big boy Von Miler 6'3" 246 Martez Wilson 6'4" 250 Bruce Carter 6'2" 241 INSIDE LINEBACKERS Casey Matthews 6'1" 234 light Sheppard 6'2" 250 Sturdivant 6'1" 241

Ok, you said you wait in line the previous day for a couple of hours and get the tickets around midnight. What time should you get in line to assure yourself tickets? Does everyone in line get tickets? You also said the next day they give out tickets randomly. To who? People that don't already have them? What about tickets for the subsequent draft days? Is that what you were talking about? I must admit I was having second thoughts until you posted your response. Now I am more excited and committed than ever. I apologize for not cut and pasting your response or pm' ing you but I am responding from my droid and it's more difficult. Any other advice, information would be greatly appreciated.

I am seriously considering attending the draft this year. My question is " has anyone attended in the past? " I have actually written the NFL and Radio City Music Hal and got this response: "The NFL had instructed us to inform guests that, as in past years, tickets will be distributed on a "first come, first served" basis. The exact date and times for the wristband distribution process will be announced by the NFL in early April. Fans can visit NFL.com our RadioCity.com at that time." From what I understand they do not sell or distribute tickets in advance. You have to stand in line the actual draft day you wish to attend and they are distributed first come/first serve. How difficult is it to actually get tickets on draft day? How much in advance do you have to stand in line? Is demand greater than tickets? Are a lot of fans turned away? I would like to know as much as possible before I arrange travel plans and then am unable to get tickets. Any help would be greatly appreciated. If someone is knowledge about the area and knows of some reasonable hotels that would be helpful as well. I am hoping to be there to see the Bills select Dareus or Quinn. Also how many actual fans are admitted? How much seating is there available for fans?

Kind of interesting. Another perspective... http://boards.giants.com/forums/thread/2075053.aspx A lot of Giants fans also want Poz. A Poz for Boss trade?

Cam Newton the #1 prospect and Miami Dolphins interested. Denver Broncos favor Patrick Peterson. http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=4627

with Champ Bailey. If he signs they will take a defensive lineman. If he doesn't then cornerback may be an option. http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_17398281

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/15/daquan-bowers-preparing-for-combine-following-surgery/ No thanks!

No thanks... http://www.profootba...1-mock-draft-10 and No Thanks... http://www.profootba...ite-sack-artist but maybe... http://www.profootba...to-expectations But I still want Dareus or Quinn.

Drop for what reason? Marcel Dareus looked totally dominant and unblockable in the Capital One bowl game.

I was asking a simple question. You can keep your rude comments to yourself.

I would love for the Bills to draft Marcel Dareus. But can someone please explain this to me ??? http://warroom.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/2011/mockdraft/1.html Marcel Dareus and JJ Watt second or third round picks ?? http://warroom.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/2011/players/9929.html http://warroom.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/2011/rankings/dt/ http://warroom.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/2011/rankings/de/

Does anyone know what is the real issue with Aaron Maybin is? Why he doesn't play in games, and may possibly even be cut? Like many of you I did not want to draft him, and I have watched every game he has played in as a Bill. But what is the underlying reason why? Why he has sometimes not even dressed for games? Does anyone have any insider information? Is it because he is too light? Too weak? Not intelligent? Has no heart, desire, drive? Has no mean streak? Doesn't care? Unable to grasp new position? Doesn't understand scheme? Or he just can't play football or isn't a football player? I am just curious to know if there is any chance for the problem to ever be corrected. Possibly with added weight, weight training, coaching, or even possibly a mentor like Merriman. Any insight would be greatly appreciated.

Like this ?

Does anyone know where I can watch the auburn game on my droid?

CAROLINA http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/carolina-panthers/54088-can-we-all-agree-that-nick-fairley-need-not-be-drafted-at-number-1-a.html http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/carolina-panthers/54159-if-aj-green-is-the-pick.html http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/carolina-panthers/53979-my-vote-for-who-we-should-take-1-patrick-peterson.html http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/carolina-panthers/54107-the-panthers-draft-conundrum-and-my-big-board.html http://nfl-facts-and-rumors.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/26908308 http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/carolina-panthers/53888-cam-newton-looking-better-and-better.html http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/the-nfl-draft/54067-c47s-post-luck-mock-draft.html DENVER http://forums.denverbroncos.com/showthread.php?t=181537 http://forums.denverbroncos.com/showthread.php?t=182011 http://forums.denverbroncos.com/showthread.php?t=181898 http://forums.denverbroncos.com/showthread.php?t=178314 http://forums.denverbroncos.com/showthread.php?t=181708 http://forums.denverbroncos.com/showthread.php?t=181655 http://forums.denverbroncos.com/showthread.php?t=181683 AND THIS: http://forums.denverbroncos.com/showthread.php?t=181703

I realize these are just opinions from fans, but after checking various message boards of both the Panthers and the Broncos it seems the consensus draft choices are: CAROLINA: A.J. Green Da'Quan Bowers or Cam Newton DENVER: Da'Quan Bowers Robert Quinn Patrick Peterson or trade down and obtain J.J. Watt. Most fans actually want to trade down. And they are really high on Watt. This is interesting because neither teams fans seem to be interested in Nick Fairley or Marcell Dareus or believe they are fits for their teams. Their opionions mean little more than ours, but they are just as knowledgeable about their teams as we are about the Buffalo Bills. http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/carolina-panthers/ http://forums.denverbroncos.com/forumdisplay.php?f=47

probably won't declare, which is unfortunate because I would have loved to see him in a Bills uniform this year. http://www.tidesports.com/article/20110103/NEWS/110109920/1016/NEWS?Title=2011-Crimson-Tide-team-has-an-uncertain-future But these Tide players have. I would love to see Marcell Dareus in Buffalo. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81d8660e/article/saban-backs-three-alabama-stars-intent-to-try-nfl-draft

After watching as many games and players as possible this year and last I have come to the conclusion that I would like the Bills to draft: Rd. 1 Marcell Dareus Alabama and Rd. 2 Courtney Upshaw Alabama ( earlier than his current ranking but he will be a game changer ) Rd. 3 RT possibly Matt Reynolds BYU as he has played both LT and RT in college I think both Alabama players who would immediately help our defense. Some other players I would consider for the 1st round are: 1. Nick Fairley 2. Da'Quan Bowers and 3. Robert Quinn I think they all have tremendous potentional as well. Our #1 priority has to be to increase our run defense and our pass rush. I realize a lot of people on this board want to draft a 1st round quarterback. Believe me, I love Andrew Luck as much as anyone. I have for awhile and I was one of the ones who actually wanted the Bills to lose out so we would be able to get him. But the simple fact remains that he will not be available when we draft either because he will decide not to come out or he will be taken by Carolina or Denver. The other quarterbacks avaliable are not worthy of a 3rd pick selection. I believe that the "NET" improvement to the team would be greater taking a defensive player as there is a bigger gap in skill between the defenders we have now and the players listed above than there is between Ryan Fitzpatrick and any other rookie QB's. Contrary to a lot of opinion on this board, Ryan Fitzpatrick is a good quarterback. He is intelligent, mobile, and a leader who the players want to follow. There are some issues with accuracy and turnovers but I believe those will be corrected with improved offensive line play which will also help the running game. Nix will NOT take a quarterback in the first round. Our sack total was ranked 28th, our run defense was ranked 32nd, and we have arguably the worst linebackers in the league. Another quick point, I have decided. I do not want the Bills to draft Dontay Moch or Tank Carder. I know a lot of posters really like Moch because of his straight ahead speed. But what I get from watching him is he cannot change direction and is very tight in the hips. He almost looks unathletic, or like a frankenstein to me. We already have that in Poz, I do NOT want another. Carder has a 3rd round linebacker grade but I just don't see it. I want legitimate athletes on this team. Granted this could be changed if the Bills are able to aquire David Harris or Paul Soliai.

Ok, I'm confused. I added up the wins and losses for opponents of Cincy and the Bills. Cincy opponents are 131-107 ( .550 winning percentage ) Bills opponents are 139-100 ( .582 winning percentage ). Cincy opponents have 2 more games this week. Bills opponents have 1 more game. I'm not absolutely sure if divisional opponents are supposed to be added once or twice. I added them twice. If this is the case we are far behind Cincy in the tie breaker and they would pick before us. Does anyone know if divisional opponents are added once or twice? This means that at the moment we pick 4th. 1. Carolina 2. Denver 3. Cincy 4. Bills

Please let the Bills lose next week so they can pick 4th. Thank you. And please God let them pick a quality defenseman with that pick. Amen.

Oh my God, New England gets Oakland's 1st Round pick next year. I realized they had 2 firsts and 2 seconds. But they could very well get the 1st pick in the draft next year.