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I've been wrong so many times about drafts that I've given up having an opinion. I don't trust Beane - or any GM - to get all their picks right. I don't trust so-called draft experts to get all their evaluations right. I don't trust my own evaluation of college tape. I do trust time: Time will tell. I'll have an opinion on this draft in 2 or 3 years.

So you'll trust the opinion of casual Gamecock fans over the opinion of a professional NFL GM and his scouts? Interesting choice. Personally, I don't actually trust anyone - not even myself. I've read the scouting reports, looked at the highlights, and still haven't formed an opinion. I'll wait to see him play in the NFL.

Why reference Kiper's board? Kiper's board was put together by Kiper. Beane's board was put together by Beane and his entire staff of professionals. Do you think Kiper's board is better? I think Kiper is a smart guy but remember when he swore that he'd quit his draft work if Jimmy Clausen didn't become a successful NFL quarterback? His board means nothing to me.

I get the disappointment about not choosing a 1 tech but, still, this is my favorite comment!

Maybe things are a bit different now with the reemergence of RBs. But in the heyday of the passing league, the most important positions on defense were corner and edge. I don't think it's much different now.

I went with Sanders. He probably wasn't the biggest surprise but, for me, he was the most interesting. Kiper compared it to the fall of Aaron Rodgers and thinks Sanders is a first round talent. On the other hand, an anonymous NFL coach said Sanders gave "the worst formal interview I've ever been in in my life," citing entitlement, poor body language, and a tendency to blame teammates.

I personally feel better about his pick than I did about Elam. But let's be honest, I'm just a fan who knows little about the nuances of talent evaluation. Even professional GMs often get things wrong. For example, Bill Polian who got two teams into the Super Bowl once traded away a first-round pick to get Tony Ugoh who went on to became a career journeyman backup. So I don't have 100% confidence in Beane who, after all, picked Elam high. But I have even less faith in Joe Marino or Dougie from NFLSuperDraftExperts.com who writes his takes on his laptop as he suffers from irritable bowel syndrome on the toilet of his shabby apartment paid for by his unemployment checks. I am interested in expert opinions (ex scouts, coaches, and I'll include guys like Cosell) but I'm not sure why the naysayers back up their arguments with the opinions of non-experts. Just give us your own take. Half of us will be wrong and that's okay.

That was hilarious!

Brandon Beane likes Hairston. So does Greg Cosell. But the pimply cellar dweller who runs NFL Draft Files doesn't. I'm worried now.

Shout out to Gonzo and GunnerBill. They predicted the Bills taking Hairston in their podcast. And I feel better about our CB room now.

I asked ChatGPT if Brandon Beane were to allow a Bills fan (one who posts on TBD), who should it be. It responded: If Brandon Beane were to allow a Buffalo Bills fan to run the draft, based on recent discussions on Two Bills Drive, the following posters have demonstrated a strong understanding of the draft process and could competently handle the responsibility: RyanC883: With over 15,000 posts, RyanC883 has been actively involved in mock drafts and discussions, showcasing a deep understanding of player evaluations and team needs. Two Bills Drive NewEra: A member with over 31,000 posts, NewEra has provided insightful analyses on draft prospects and team strategies, indicating a comprehensive grasp of draft dynamics. Two Bills Drive GunnerBill: Holding the highest post count on the forum, GunnerBill has been a consistent contributor to draft discussions, offering well-informed opinions on player selections and team needs. Two Bills Drive These individuals have demonstrated the knowledge and engagement necessary to make informed decisions during the draft process. While other members like BuffaloBillyG and Solomon Grundy have also contributed valuable insights, their involvement in draft discussions appears to be more recent or less extensive. Two Bills Drive In conclusion, based on their active participation and demonstrated understanding, RyanC883, NewEra, and GunnerBill would be among the best choices to competently run the Bills draft.Two Bills Drive+1Two Bills Drive+1 Sources

Gonzo and GunnerBill projected Hairston for the Bills in Round 1 as well. The stars are aligning...

Yesterday, I said that if I could choose a poster to run the Bills draft, I'd pick either Gonzo or GunnerBill. And here they are together! Listening now - you two sound like old pros. Thanks for this.

Perplexity just did a mock for me and had us getting Princely Umanmielen (edge).

I'm not much of a TV guy but I'll watch the first round downstairs while my wife watches ancient chinese fantasies (wuxia) upstairs and my adult son plays video games in his bedroom.