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I think that's kind of the same as questioning the pick yesterday, because Elam didn't work out. I just don't quite get the mindset on draft weekend from some fans. If a pick is a true reach or something, I'd kind of get it - or if a trade is wildly lopsided or unnecessary (i.e. the trade for Sammy Watkins). But this is a pick where the guy was picked around where people thought he'd go, and we got a pretty fair trade to get him.

Why would I do that? Sounds like it takes some effort. I don't know anything - like everyone else here. I'd prefer to let things play out and criticize a pick after it turns out that they are worthy of criticism. Which isn't anytime before they play a down of professional football.

I'm not sure slamming a pick before he even plays a down is a winning argument either.

I wish it would be a good thing if I gained 10 pounds.

I see a lot of praise for his intelligence & leadership. Definitely a pattern for this regime - which I don't mind.

Scouts watch hundreds of hours of film, and spend every day of the years breathing this stuff. Most here look at some mocks a few weeks before the draft, and maybe catch some youtube clips.

Reasons? I thought DT was logical enough at this spot.

Must be a guy Beane loves. I don't care if we gave up more than we should have if it's someone very good.

Too much hype for the Pats on this board. Maye was way overhyped last year, imo. He showed some real flashes - but there is a mile between than & being a consistent starter.

Gotta say - I feel pretty great about our secondary. A lot depends on Bishop right now, but it's a better unit than last year overall. Wouldn't be surprised if we get a safety in the next pick or 2 just for insurance.

His entire reaction after the pick was made - from walking through that tunnel to the interview - was simply amazing to watch. It wasn't that long ago players didn't get that excited when getting picked by the Bills. Cool to see where we are now.

Speed, a ball hawk and - while it's just one interview - it seems like he has a great attitude and will be a fun locker room presence. Feelin' good.

We don't need a safety. I'm kind of relieved.

Gotta be the 1st time the phrase "rich man's Nick O'Leary" has been uttered....

I'm ready to support whoever they pick 100%. I watch college ball, but I don't know the players nearly as well as scouts who watch 100's of hours of film and breathe this stuff. I have no choice but to trust what they & the Bills braintrust go w/.

This was EXACTLY my go-to as a kid. Haven't had it in decades. Would probably sub mustard for ketchup now (just like hot dogs, which I had ketchup w/ as a kid)

Gotta disagree on that. Particularly w/ this team. We give up a lot in the passing game in basically every playoff loss we've had. Revel is FAST - and can keep up w/ some of the speedy receivers we'll face in January & February. Not sure if we'll go that way, but it would be a good move, imo.

I wasn't paying too much attention to his time w/ the Ravens - but the consensus among their fans seems to be that he was pretty solid for them toward the end of last season & in the playoffs. Here's hoping.

Tre has always been one of my favorite Bills. Such a hard worker - and a true perfectionist when it came to his game. Terrible luck w/ injuries. This might be a surprisingly great move if he can get back to some of his old form. He was a top 3 CB at one time. I hope we can get a title while he's here. No one not named Josh Allen deserves it more.

Pats fans are still pretty salty about that, especially as the draft approaches.

I'm not sure why people disagreed w/ this. Picking up Forrest, Cole in his 2nd year, Rapp coming back healthy - we're in good shape at safety.

Am I the only one who thinks Vrabel is overrated? I've still got Miami in 2nd.

Man, I love Cook - like we all do. But I also think w/ a position like RB, it might not be a bad idea to at least try to get great trade value for him now, instead of just watching him leave next year. Davis looked very good last year, and this is supposedly a deep year at RB in the draft. We'd have a dropoff without Cook, but it wouldn't be as dramatic as other position groups.

Allen can score w/ anyone. We DO NOT need to worry much about offense. I'd be happy w/ a receiver in the early rounds, but it's not dire. Defense, defense, defense. We lose in the playoffs because or our DEFENSE. It drives me bananas. We need to focus there - both personnel, and scheme.

Of course, I noticed the "was" more than anything....