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How many 6'2" OLT's are there in the NFL, let alone starting? There's a reason most if not all are at least 6'4, with the prototype 6'5 to 6'7. Levitre's arm length is inconsistent with the position, and the Bills lose in the end by moving their best OL from his natural G position.

Only once in the past 10 drafts has the top ranked OT prospect dropped beyond the 10th pick. That was in 2005 when Jammal Brown went to NO at 13th. And in an age where passing is king, it's hard to see 9 teams passing on the top OT, even with 2 premium QB's, 1 RB, a WR, and a CB on the board. Minnesota, perhaps Saint Louis, even Carolina (Gross is 31 and Otah is perennially injured) could be there. Besides, with the rookie wage scale in place, someone could move up. Making a declarative statement about a player lasting is entirely premature. Anything can happen, but it remains highly unlikely that Kalil lasts to 10.

Subterfuge this time of year is tremendous. Kalil isn't dropping outside the top 10, but someone somewhere is trying to create somnething that isn't there in attempt to place doubt into other potential suitors. It's a game and that's all.

Samuel wants to keep bloated contract, which killed the deal to Denver. No way is anyone giving Philly anything decent for a guy with that kind of contract, especially someone who turned 31 in January and doesn't fit their trend of bigger CBs in the NFL. Samuel is 5'10 about 185. FYI...Buffalo hasn't traded down in the draft since TD moved to pick Nate Clements in Round 1/2001. IIRC, every other NFL team has traded down since that time.

I don't think Troup and Carrington would be fans of a Fletcher Cox pick.

Debating the quality of an OL is a nuanced argument not summed up by stating SB winning OLT draft positions. The fact remains that QB play makes an OL better and vice versa. I could just as easily point out that a great QB significantly offsets the need for a premier OT. And I'd say if you teamed a very good OLT with a very good QB an offense can do amazing things. 30 NFL teams have used a 1st or 2nd round pick on an OT since 2006. The ones who haven't? Oakland and Buffalo.

Fletcher Cox is a great pick and may be BPA at 10. Problem is, teams have more than one position to stock every year and BPA is a luxury for teams with as many needs. Well, unless you want another RB in a league predicated on passing the ball.

I haven't seen one reputable scouting report on Cordy Glenn that says he has the physical ability to play OLT well in the NFL and thus justify the 10th overall pick. He projects inside to G or perhaps someday to ORT where he has help and won't face better pass rushers in all probability. Having 50 starts is beside the point when a player is being graded as a pro prospect and where they fit on the NFL field. He's going to struggle handling speed rushers because being a LT means being left on an island. His lack of foot quickness prevents him from being a good pass blocker. As for his athleticism, when people note he ran a 5.15 40, I think about his vertical leap which measured barely 23 inches.

I don't think anyone can discuss their first round pick options without noting how this is a make or break season. RW has spent some serious money and undoubtedly places a lot of faith in Nix, although their organizational chart is not like most teams. They can't afford, with a few big needs, to draft a developmental player who doesn't produce. They need their first rounder and perhaps 2nd to play well out of the gate. There seem to be two schools of thought with high round picks; take calculated risks or go with the sure thing. The former has more potential, but carries more possibility of a bust or under performer. The latter may get you a decent player, but one without upside. Kuechly appears to be somewhere in the middle. He has outstanding college production in a BCS conference, is intelligent, and will not be a problem on or off the field. With defenses playing nickel and dime coverage more frequently, 3 LB's in a 40 front aren't in as much demand. I don't seem them going with LK primarily for this reason, but also because they have Barnett to play the Will while having huge needs at WR and OT. That said, Barnett is past 30 and is signed through 2013 and turns 32 next month. I would not be surprised to see Cordy Glenn be the pick, although I'm not a fan of the move.

I fully recognize the SEC is the finest conference in college football. But at 10, I want a player who has the potential to be a starter from Day 1, and if it's a LOT, someone who never lets you know he's there. One thing I saw from Glenn is he's on the ground a lot. What does that say about athleticism, getting out of stance, and ability to pass block? He seems like a mauler as a run blocker, which is why I think he's fine at ORT, but at OLT where the ability to mirror and be left alone on an island, I'm not seeing it. Did UGA move him because they needed an OLT, or because his skill set matches the position. A OLT needs more than brute strength, long arms, and a nasty demeanor. Besides, there are plenty of players with superior college production and accolades who never transition to the pros. BTW, the attempts at argument suppression hereare so passe. I'm thinking the majority of people are not NFL scouts, but have an opinion and ready the myriad of scouting reports now available on the interwebs. If one cannot express a counter-opinion, what is the purpose of message boards?

Glenn was so-so at OLT for Georgia in the best college conference. At the same time, it'd be a mistake to take a player like that with one year at the position and who seems best suited as a guard or perhaps a RT in the NFL. He's not a NFL OLT, and only got by in college with superior arm length and strength. A OLT needs a lot more athleticism to handle faster RDE's and 34ROLB's in the pros than in college.

And how many people cite their teams as evidence you shouldn't enter into free agency? As if there's being in UFA or not. That would be Ozzie Newsome's team. On the surface the Bills seems to be making some good moves. We'll see if they translate into more W's which with a weaker schedule they should. They've raised the bar significantly this off-season.

Every team does this as a fall back option when the player doesn't have the footwork or agility to handle speedier types off the edge. It's nothing new by any means. Where's the value in getting the best guard in the draft? The premier NFL positions are QB, DE, OT, WR, and CB though not necessarily in that order. The G position ranks low, and you've seen that decent ones can be found without spending a top 10 pick. This BPA theory has been b***ardized to no end and it's time to end it. The Bills will go BPA at a position of need and not purely BPA. This is not a black and white theory, but something more nuanced.

It took one big hit to influence Fitz's play during the final 9 games of the season. While this wasn't because an OT missed their block, it shows that protecting one's QB is extremely important, especially considering their backup is Thigpen. Hairston may very well improve (he needs a lot of conditioning work) but this is a team moving away from hopefully to should make the playoffs. The NFL is about attacking and protecting the edge and OT's are a big part of it. Bell is gone and I would hate to depend heavily on a project player like Hairston who is more suited to being a RT.

Is Dr. Evil supposed to be bankrolling the Bills now? UFA's left don't have as much leverage with the big names off the board. Teams aren't overpaying now and there's no minimum to spend either.

Uncle Leo...Hello?

It's been a long 12 years with very little to be excited about when those seasons ended. That said, I applaud RW for finally seeing the light and spending on who we hope is a dynamic player no one (myself included) said they would sign. In no way would I expect this every season, but Bills fans deserve a winner more than any other team in the NFL and this more than proves the owner is willing. This was a total team win, from owner to treasurer to GM to coaches to players. When the draft is over we can begin speculating with one huge credential on the roster on how this club will go into 2012 and beyond. They've been upping the ante this off-season and I think they've got, at least on paper, a defense to be reckoned with. The offense with a piece or two can be very good as well. Good job Buffalo. They've made us proud.

Naturally love the signing and the team's approach to getting it done. The entire organization should be praised immensely. OTOH, if you're that concerned about other individuals like myself who had the audacity to criticize after years of inept decisions, well so be it. Congratulations, you got 1 right after years of being wrong and are a huge credit to the board. It's a day to be thankful, not go after posters who. Get a life.

It's only an "if" at this point, but going this far and not getting Williams would be something this organization would needs years to overcome.

Ruh roh.

PANDA WATCH!

Anyone who thinks the weather or the city is the main culprit for so far not signing MW is delusional. Now that they're offering big money to UFA's it's a step in the right direction. However, the team needs to show this isn't a one-shot deal and a plan is in place to contend immediately. If players don't believe their plan isn't good enough, they'll move on. Williams' deal will probably be the last major one of his career and he wants to win as well.

David Nelson and Robert Meachem are about as different as you can get at the WR position while playing on completely different offenses. Apples to oranges.

If averaging 10.4 yards per catch is good enough, why did Buffalo pursue Meachem? Check how many games Nelson was completely a non-factor, like for example the second half of the first NE game. Meachem may not be a game changer, but he averaged almost 5 yards more per reception and stretches defenses. Nelson on a good day is a #3 receiver.

The options are dwindling. They bet the farm on signing him and he went elsewhere. The WR depth chart is littered with former UDFAs, practice squad types, late round picks, and guys who've played on multiple teams. It's not looking good.