The Jokeman
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Yes, that's right.....every 1st round WR becomes a legitimate starter and every 1st round OLman becomes a bust.
What difference how many O or D picks have been used......we need what we need.
(BTW....last 5 drafts.....2 D 1st rounders, 4 O 1st rounders)
I'll repeat again........How about the 1st round pick be used for the biggest areas of need.....or the best player available......& we use the 2nd & 3rd rounds to fill other needs?
Because the best player available might end up being S Reggie Nelson.
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The Bills put their emphasis on defense last time around, picking 5 of 7 on that side of the ball.
This time, they use their cap money on defense, securing LB and CB before the draft.
Then it gets really offensive:
RD#1- TRADE DOWN with New Orleans at 27, who wants a CB at Pick 12, Obtain their 1st RD and their 2nd (Picks 27 and 58).
RD#1- TRADE Willis McGahee to Baltimore for their RD#2, pick 61).
RD#1- Marshawn Lynch, RB Pick 27
RD#2- Justin Blaylock, OG Pick 43
RD#2- David Irons, CB Pick 58
RD#2- Samson Satele, OC Pick 61
RD#3- Manny Ramirez, OG Pick 74
RD#4- Matt Spaeth, TE Pick 107
RD#6- Dallas Baker, WR 6-3 210 Pick 169
RD#7- Matt Trannon, WR 6-6 235 Pick 203
All of these picks were made by picking players not yet selected at that pick, in DraftTek's new draft.
I'm not high on Lynch as some of the others on this board but don't think he's going to fall to #27, Michael Bush may (pending his combine) but like McGahee is coming off an injury and question if he'll return to pre injury form. So instead forget trading McGahee and maybe look for a WR in Round 1 like Dwayne Bowe (but think he'll be gone by then). Of course I'm guessing your addressing most of our D needs though free agency.
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bennett could have potential but you're most likely looking at a bidding war with titans or someone else that makes him more expensive than the potentially better (in that hes bigger, younger and faster) jarrett. curtis you can forget about, even price is better than that guy.
better question for you: does it make sense to keep using 1st rounders on defense given they did 2x last year or investing another 1st round pick (like mike williams) in an offensive line that by all accounts was vastly improved after being reshuffled last year, or get a legitimate #2 target for a pass offense ranked in the bottom quartile for an offense ranked in the bottom 3rd scoring?
The Titans might not be in the bidding war as let's not forget they did sign David Givens last offseason, who was lost to injury early in the season. That said Bennett is arguably the best free agent WR available and no doubt be tough to sign as a team like the Chiefs or Vikings who need a #1 might be make a bigger play for him then we could.
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I wouldn't mind taking a look at Luke Petitgout assuming he's healthy. He's been a pretty good tackle for the giants over the years and was arguably their best offensive linemen the past 2-3 years. Would be a nice addition to a team looking to improve in the trenches.
Petitgout's been primarly a Left OT in NY. I can't see us signing him unless you propose we sign him to play Right OT?
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No, that was Scott and partially my point. Scott wasn't all that effective.
Terdell Sands, on the other hand, helped the Raiders to have a very good run defense. In fact, Warren Sapp had his most effective season in years playing next to Sands. This is a guy who will definately help us, much moreso than Scott or any 19 year old kid.
Sands was drafted in the 7th Round of the 2001 by the Chiefs. He began his career in 2003 with the Raiders, who felt so highly of him that they released him in the middle of the season and he went to Green Bay. Granted they brought him back in 2004 and the rest they say is history. By contrast Scott was a 4th Round draft pick in 2003 and been with the Bears ever since.
I'd like to know where you got the Raiders had a good run D last year as they ranked 25th in the NFL in rushing yards per game by contrast the Bears ranked 6th. In 2005 the Raiders ranked 25th and the Bears ranked 12th. In 2004 the Raiders ranked 22nd and the Bears ranked 25th. In 2003 The Raiders ranked 32nd and the Bears ranked 18th. Or in other words in 3 of their 4 year careers Scott's teams were better at defending the run. Perhaps a coincidence but to me evidence of who the better player is.
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Leon Hall's stock is dropping by the day.
On NFLDraftScout.com, Hall is now listed as the #21 pick, 3rd among CB's.
Dave Wannstedt-coached Darrelle Revis from Pitt is coming up the board to the #9 place. Wannstedt is quoted as saying, "Given the feedback he has received, we support Darrelle in his decision to apply for the NFL draft. He is an exceptional football player and an even better young man. "Having coached in the NFL, I know what teams are looking for and Darrelle has both the necessary tangibles and intangibles. Somebody is going to get one heck of a cornerback in this spring's draft."
Daymeion Hughes is now #19, although he wasn't in the Senior Bowl due to a pulled hamstring. He was great in the Sr. Bowl practices though. One Scout said, "Hughes turned in one of the great single day performances Monday I've seen over my seven years of covering the Senior Bowl.....He was never challenged deep -- which is a significant caveat, as he is estimated to run in the mid 4.5s -- but he rarely allowed short and medium receptions, consistently showing the instincts, body control, and instantaneous break on the ball that caused his own coaching staff (Tampa Bay) to routinely praise him and for scouts throughout the stands to divert their attention towards him. Hughes was at his best matched one on one with receivers, but also showed sticky hands and good leaping ability in drills earlier in practice."
I thought Revis would surpass Hall post combine but to put Hughes ahead of him is a little sketchy.
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Ouch...Did not realize Harper was 32...Just assumed He was Younger for some reason...
Next...
You likely think he's younger because even at age 32 he's only been in the NFL for six seasons.
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IMO, upgrading the interior of both lines will mean we can win NOW. Improving the #2 WR means we can have a more exciting offence to watch now.
Not to mention have some security if we can't lock up Lee Evans long term.
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Not in Buffalo.
His stats don't look too bad here in he was only credited for giving up 1.5 sacks and took 1 penalty in 6 starts but sadly he wasn't the answer but I don't think Mike Gandy is either.
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It sounds like Steinbach and Dielman will be the top-2 guys on a lot of teams' radars. I say go after Derrick Dockery.
maybe because Dockery might be another Bennie Anderson, in that both more large then talented and highly penalized.
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I forgot about Reyes. Why did we even get the guy in the first place?
because he was affordable and put up good stats as a starter in Carolina.
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So I guess so far people want Villarial and Gandy out of Buffalo. I agree.
I'm all for letting Gandy go and signing a starting LG in free agency (see Kris Dielman) and then draft an OG like Josh Beekman with our 2nd Rounder and try to keep Villarial around for depth purposes. Although think adding another versaitilles O-line for depth purposes might be wise if let Villarial go. Guys on that short list are Floyd Womack and David Diehl.
EDIT: Cross Diehl of the list according to NFLPlayers.org he's under contract through 2011.
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While it means giving up a draft pick, I think he would only be a 2nd or better yet third round (if anyones knows, that would be great) My only concern with Okoye is his size, while I believe he can add bulk, as a rookie he is a 3 tech, like McCargo and Tripplett, we need a nose! Randy starks' size, 6'3" 312, numbers last year in the rotation including Haynesworth and Robaire Smith 40 tackles and 3 sacks, including one against Buffalo. If it was a third we would be stupid not too, even a 2nd I would understand, he is only 23, this would allow us to trade down from 12 and still get a starting LB and get another 3rd or 4th rounder.
He'd likely cost us a 3rd as that's the round the Titans drafted him in, three picks before we Tim Anderson. I doubt the Titans would let him go easily as you mentioned Robaire Smith is due to be a UFA as is another DT they have Rien Long making Starks that much more valuable to them. Although Long missed all of last season with an achilles injury so they might be able to get him back I wouldn't count on getting Starks.
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Fonoti??? He's a bust!! He didn't even start a game for them last year. What are you talking about?
I know Fonoti's a bust but can hope that Cameron liked him in San Diego so the Dolphins won't pursue Dielman is all.
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I like the idea of getting Dielman,
My concern is that his head coach in college was Cam Cameron- who encouraged SD to bring him in the fold there.
Now with Cameron in Miami- he will push to bring him there.
Will the Bills give him more of a signing bonus than the fins? I don't know.
True but the Dolphins also had former Chargers OG Toniu Fonoti and maybe can re-sign him instead. As I so hope we can can land Dielman as think could him easier then say Eric Steinbach. Yet my biggest fear is we may end up with Sean Mahan. Though in relooking at the free agent landscape another interesting name is David Diehl but think he be a better guy in the Floyd Womack/Mike Gandy swing OG/OT role.
I agree about posey, although at that time anyone would've been an upgrade. I believe that he came in and replaced Eddie Robinson.......Also, I dont know how you can dismiss columbo like that, he should come real cheap and I dont agree that Pennington needs more time, so why not bring in a vet to compete. Its not like Columbo is Willie Anderson or Maurice Williams, hes just some schmo at this point.....but a useful schmo.
I feel Columbo is going to be looking for a place to start where we can't guarantee that here is all. He's a solid player but just not my cup of tea is all.
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call me crazy but i thought Posey was an IMMEDIATE upgrade from our LBs at the time and he was a very decent player while he was here. i was never too sure why everyone hated on him so much. he was always around the ball and played very well in a defense he was not cut out for.
You're not crazy. I agree Posey was an upgrade and a very solid SLB. The problem is too many fans assumed he would be another Cornellius Bennett/Bryce Paup and get to the QB more when the truth is in most 4-3 defenses LBs aren't asked to rush the QB.
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U BOys think damien will be back with us next year Cieslak showed the last two games he can play FB
I think Cieslak showed he could be a back up FB. I say keep Shelton around for another year but look for a full time replacement either in the draft or as an undrafted free agent.
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I dont think that we have any use at all for Rod Hood. Hes kind of garbage and IMO K Thomas would be a more adequate starter. As far as McIntosh, did anyone watch the dolphins last year? their line wasnt very good, so signing one of theirs might be a step in the wrong direction.
My offseason prediction is....MARC COLUMBO(ORT): Former first round pick out of BC by the bears in 01, sufferred a dislocated knee and subsequent rehab. Cut by bears, signed by Cowboys last year, starts most of the year and does pretty well. Supposedly a hard worker, perfect Marv Levy type guy. Did I mention he's about 6'8" 325 lbs?
While there's still question if Terrence Pennington will be a full time starter I can't see us signing a guy like Columbo, although a veteran RT should definately be brought in for depth/competition purposes.
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lol, you should make a thread about every single UFA, then youll be able to pull the right ones out of the archives when needed!!
and be a great way to surpass LSI's "record" of a 100 posts in a single day.
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I'll crack open a cold one if that happens Jokeman. Here's hoping you become a TBD famous seer!
I'd like to think I am already a famed seer as last offseason I made mention the Bills should sign Melvin Fowler and that we should shift Gandy from LT to LG. I also predicted a few years ago that we'd sign a little known QB by the name of Travis Brown. If you haven't seen it here's a look at my 2007 offseason plan Granted mst of my predictions are wrong but a blind squirrel does find a nut every now and again.
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LG Kris Dielman, the Bills know that they have to work on improving their O-line based on the comments Wilson has made in the papers. As let's not forget that Gandy's set to be an UFA so we'll have a hole immediate hole at LG and it be wise to fill sooner then later with the crop of free agent OGs rather small.
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In our scheme, neither. We need a big, strong boy to play the 1-tech manned by Anderson/Williams last year. In terms of what's preventing the Bills from being a good run-stopping team, the 1-tech guy is most important.
In other words, we need to find a NT. Hence my calling for us to sign Ian Scott or Alvin McKinney in free agency.
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He's back in the news.
Why?
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2760683
I never heard of this guy, so I can't comment on this.
A quick google search made me discover he was the infamous official that ruled Vinny Testaverde scored a rushing TD that I think ended up costing the Seahawks a spot in the playoffs.
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Seriously? His reads are about ten times better than Vince Young's right now--and probably better than Vince 5 years from now. I can see knocking Troy Smith for his size (and maybe his throws, like you do)--but he is a smart QB. Vince Young, on the other hand, has always been and probably will always be a 1-2 read QB. His freakish athleticism lets him get aways with it.
I think Troy Smith will be a 2nd or 3rd rounder and have a nice, if not Drew Brees-like, NFL career.
BTW, I choose for my bust the first player taken from Texas in this draft, especially if he's an o-lineman.
I don't know why but I feel like Troy Smith might be another Brad Banks. Although Smith appears to be a better athlete and might end up getting a shot in the NFL, but think he'll likely end up being a 3rd/early 4th Round pick where Banks was never drafted by a NFL team.
heres an idea
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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I disagree I think Denney could play DE in a 3-4.