Philo

I don't think that WRs can be franchise changing guys without a competent QB to throw to them. I'm not knocking Bryant, just the idea of the Bills investing a 1st rounder on him given their current situation. And yes, I know that Reed and Owens won't be back but we have greater needs to address with our #1, like the offensive line for one.

Sounds like he has upside so I guess you are right in asking if we have the time to wait for him to develop. My guess is that we will have to wait anyway because I don't foresee a franchise QB emerging for the Bills THIS season. So that being said, if there is a guy like Skelton with enough upside that Nix/Gailey like, I wouldn't mind taking him in a mid-late round and developing him. P.S. I wouldn't count out Brohm. However, that depends on if Gailey can determine anything from what little film there must be of him.

Exactly, they would most likely want draft picks as well, which is something the Bills should not be trading away.

Isn't Banta-Cain also a FA? I wouldn't mind signing him.

Dansby would be a great pickup and the Bills could really use him on the inside. Unfortunately, I don't foresee him signing in Buffalo.

-1 I was never a fan of Bledsoe. However I know next to nothing about this Skelton kid so can't say too much

+1 I have faith that at least one of these two guys if not both will have a break out season next year.

It would be great if Gailey could find a way to use Parrish, but I think he is done. I'd like to see him get traded for some draft picks, however, we may have to hold on to him now

I agree with you, I also like how the new regime is handling things so far. The one thing I want to point out about what you said is I would disagree with a rookie QB THIS year. I'm not sure if that's what you are getting at, but I would rather not getting our franchise guy this year. Take a look at the Jets, they built their O-line up first then got Sanchez and where did he take them his rookie year? The AFC championship game. Granted they had a great defense as well but I think the Bills are a couple of playmakers away from having a stud defensive unit as well, depending on how the 3-4 switch goes. I think that we would be better off focusing more on building both lines this year and taking our franchise guy next year after we get the trenches set straight. I suppose we could draft a project guy in a mid round but I wouldn't want us to put all our faith into whoever that guy may be.

I don't know but I wouldn't be too surprised if Gailey did pull the trigger on this guy if he had the opportunity since of the connection. As long as he isn't passing up on a player who we could use a lot more

I would rather pick up another LB or DE/DT instead of a CB. But that's just me...

I would be really satisfied with this draft. 1 - I completely agree with Bulaga. He is my #1 pick for an OT in this draft. 2 - I always liked McClain and thought how great it would be if the Bills took him, but with Butler's retirement we NEED to go OT in the 1st. Spikes would be another great option as the defensive general of the future, like you state. 3 - No doubt we need a DT out of this draft and Cody won't fall this far so Thomas will have to do. 4 - I don't believe the Bills should take any QBs until next year unless there is something I don't know that Buddy does. Another OT is a fantastic choice here. 5 - Following my same line of thought as before on QBs and we will need new D lineman to run the 3-4. 6 - Again I agree with you. The Bills need to take a WR somewhere in this draft and while I don't know much about White, I think the need will outweigh the need for an OLB at this point, with Maybin converting. As for the last 3 picks, I also would like to see an OLB taken and another OT but I also would like to see the Bills take a chance on a RB instead of another WR, but I could go either way. Just my 2 cents.

That pretty much hits the nail right on the head. Way to many variables for there to be a consensus at this point. We just have to have faith that Nix can get a guy he likes that we need at #9.

I saw a few Haden's in there

He better not be. Freddy Jackson EARNED that spot last year. Lynch may be a good back still, but I don't think he deserves to be the feature back until he grows up.

I don't know enough about this 'was he juicing?' debate so I can't really comment. I actually think it's a little silly but that's just my honest opinion. People love to make up crap and/or excuses to fuel their speculations and beliefs. You have to learn to take everything with a grain of salt. That's why I am reserving judgment on him.

+1 With his kind of intuition he should be a millionaire. What's he doing posting here?

Bulaga is my top pick, I hope he drops to Buffalo at #9 Looks like it may be a steal now..

Good post. I doubt Lynch will be going anywhere even if we wanted to get rid of him. As long as he stays out of trouble this year I expect him to do better this season. Gailey will find a way to utilize both Jackson and Lynch effectively.

+1 I am not high on any QBs this year, but might consider a mid round pick on LeFevour, Pike or Robinson. I would like to see players who could contribute quicker though seeing as any of those guys would be projects. Next years draft class should have better QB talent.

I would Bulaga before either, but chances are both QBs will be gone anyway.

I almost forgot about that kid. I don't know much about him but it would be really nice if he could play backup NT at least.

Honestly, I think people are too harsh on Maybin. Sure he may have been a dick by holding out so long and missing training camp but seriously he was (I think) the youngest kid in the draft last year. He still has a lot of growing up to do, which hopefully he will start to do this season. People have a problem with him celebrating because he has accomplished nothing, but I see a kid who is excited to be getting his chance and contributing. And I agree with a previous poster saying that this will be his real rookie year. Not only will this be his first time in training camp, but he will almost definitely be switching to a new position. He is going to need the help from the new staff and it will take time so people need to be patient. If every single NFL player that didn't live up to expectations their first year was declared a bust then the NFL would be full of them. Hell, according to that line of thought, Peyton would have been driven out of Indianapolis. I say that we give him another year to grow and learn and see how things go. I am not saying he will be phenomenal or anything but I am reserving my judgement on him until after this season.

That's what I was thinking. I would take McCoy in the third because while he does do mostly everything well, I am not confident in his arm strength.

I completely agree with this post. We absolutely need to bring in a LB with 3-4 experience via FA and then draft another one or two in the mid to late rounds, as LT and NT should be taken in the first two.