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Explosive lower body strength, speed and dynamic speed metrics define a player's potential career arc? Those can be helpful as a part of determining future production, but those metrics alone don't make a lot of sense in realistically dictating whether an O-lineman will be a "reserve/bust" or Pro Bowler. I've read that the 3-cone and short shuttle times can be useful for RB and WR projections, but this is a bit much.

Adam Schefter discussed Henderson's failed drug test(s) in this ESPN clip sometime between the combine and the Draft--- he also added these comments: "Recruiting analysts thought that he was a mix between some of the great offensive tackles that ever played the game, like: Orlando Pace... ...when you watch him play, he's an elite talent--- but there are questions about his decisions and his judgement. ...there are players that have tested positive at the combine... ...People close to him, people that know him swear by him--- they say that he's a good kid."

Eric Wood ‏@EWood70 4m “@ESPNNFL: Of the 256 players picked in 2009, only 38 remain on the team that drafted them. pic.twitter.com/p72Z9nsmvQ” this is pretty wild

According to Chris Brown on the John Murphy Show tonight, the initial offer to Miami was our 3rd and 5th for their 2nd... it was then upped to our 3rd and 4th, which would match the draft pick trade value chart. Basically, it would cost us Ross Cockrell and Seantrel Henderson* to get Hyde. *I say Henderson because I suspect Whaley wouldn't have traded the extra 5th, leaving us with (possibly still) Richardson.

ffalo Bills ‏@buffalobills 5 mins Kouandjio: "I don't know why #Bills haven't been a winning team. But I'm here to win, it's what I do. I believe in these men"

Sammy Watkins ‏@sammywatkins 4m A lot of guys be disappointed where they land I am blessed to be n this position #BillsMafia

It's pretty interesting that the teams interested in him were the Seahawks, 49ers and Jets--- I like to see the Bills trending toward "big and nasty".

Can you be a little more specific about which article? I don't see anything referencing a tradeup for Carlos Hyde.

John Kryk ‏@JohnKryk 1 min Reported earlier, but ICYMI Howard Milstein (w/ WNY ties) says he won't be "participating in the sales process or making" bid to buy #Bills. But he owns a large tract of land just east in Niagara Falls, just east of the falls and said in a statement: "We are prepared to put substantial personal and business resources behind that effort, including our land in Niagara Falls ... I look forward to working w/ all parties & any prospective buyers to help keep the #Bills in upstate NY where they belong." The music is soon to stop, re #Bills bid groups. Who's aligning with whom? Who's going it alone? TIme to find a chair. We might know soon.

17 would look right--- that's my preference. Realistically, I'd like him to not pick a number with a strong previous association, but that's difficult: no 14, 13 or 83 at the very least.

No, because your assessment is wrong. Chris Williams was signed because he's mobile and can pull out front on outside runs and screens. He's not a "road grader". Incidentally, Watkins excels at short passes, screens and sweeps, too. I don't disagree that Marrone probably prefers a big back that can run inside, but I bet he'd like to have both at his disposal. The return in trade for Spiller right now is nowhere near equal to the value he provides the Bills on the field in 2014--- and as much as I like the Bryce Brown trade, they're not about to hand the keys to him and a 33 year old Fred Jackson. It would be suicide.

Chris Burke ‏@ChrisBurke_SI 4m http://NFL.com has 53 guys who have not yet been drafted graded higher than Michael Sam.

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Lesean McCoy ‏@CutonDime25 2h @BryceBrown_34 my boy it's been fun... Good luck with everything and knowing what they got and knowing what they getting lol starter day 1 Fred Jackson ‏@Fred22Jackson 10m No disrespect to @BryceBrown_34 but @CutonDime25 starter day 1 huh? I think @CJSPILLER and I might wanna bet something on that! #BillsMafia

Duvernay-Tardif, assuming he lasts into the 7th.

It wasn't even "one game" so much as something that happened during the practice week. Basically, he saw a gif that's going around of Donald plowing through Richardson in a drill. Zach Martin struggled against Donald during the practice week, too.

Reasonable as defined by the Bills. You'd have to ask them.

Yes, him and dozens of other O-linemen.

Ian Rapoport ‏@RapSheet 4m Bills called during the season, too RT @Jeff_McLane: Chip Kelly: #Eagles had been fielding calls from the Bills for Bryce Brown for a while.

The Bills tried to trade for Brown last year; the Eagles tried to trade for Spiller a few weeks ago but the Bills wouldn't even listen to an offer... seems to me that acquiring Brown is not a precursor to moving Spiller. If the Bills can extend Spiller at a reasonable number, then they will. If not and Bryce Brown proves he can be relied upon to carry the load... Way too many variables right now to make any kind of educated guess.

They were going to draft a RB this year--- trading a future draft pick for a 22 year old (he'll be 23 in 4 days) that has proven success against NFL defenses and was the #1 high school recruit at RB is more than worth it. They also retain 2014 picks, so that's a win even if he doesn't last.

Jason La Canfora ‏@JasonLaCanfora 1m Eagles trade for Bryce Brown could be a 4th in 2014 or a 3rd in 2016 or a 4th in 2016, based on his performance in Buffalo

Mike Clay ‏@MikeClayNFL 3m You say Bryce Brown, replies are all about fumbles. Kid didn't fumble once all last season. #Bills

Geoff Mosher ‏@GeoffMosherCSN 7m It'll either be Buff's 4th rd pick in '15, 3rd rd pick in '16, or 4th rd pick in '16. Condition tied to Stevie Johnson's performance this yr