I respect Mike Mayock's knowledge of college prospects, immensely, he now has Quinn as a possible 1st overall pick and after doing some research on the guy I can't say I disagree. So here is my new top 5 wish list for the 3rd overall pick:
1. Quinn
2. Bowers
3. Fairley
4. Dareus
5. AJ Green
Obviously 3 out of the 5 players listed here will be available to the Bills and I would not be disappointed if we chose any one of these guys, especially my top 3.
1. If the Bills were to land Quinn, we can still run a hybrid 34 or 43 defense, with Quinn lining up at OLB in the 34 or DE in the 43. I would love to see this happen especially if we draft a Taylor or Austin in the 2nd round. Our defense would be sick.
2. If we draft Bowers, we will have to commit to the 34. In this scenario, I'd like to see the Bills sign Rogers to man the nose tackle position. Bowers, Rogers and Williams at DE would make a pretty good line. If this were to happen I'd like to see the Bills draft a linebacker with our second rounder, such as Martez Wilson.
3. Fairley. I believe Fairley can be a DE in the 34 and a DT in the 43. WE can still be a hybrid defense. If this were to happen, I'd love to see the Bills draft Allen Bailey, DE, out of Miami, in the second.
4. Dareus. See Fairley #3.
5. AJ Green. Not a huge need, here, but I believe AJ is probably the best, most sure fire prospect in the entire 2011 draft. If we were to draft Green in the first, the Bills can then go for the BPA on defense in the second round.
Have at it!