Fewell733 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 It's extremely early to be speculating, with more bowl games to be followed by the NFL combine, pro days, individual workouts, etc., but right now it looks like there's 8 top prospects that out-value the remaining players: Sam Bradford - QB/Oklahoma Ndamukong Suh - DT/Nebraska Eric Berry - S/Tennessee Russell Okung - OT/Oklahoma State Rolando McClain - LB/Alabama Jimmy Claussen - QB/Notre Dame Joe Haden - CB/Florida The OP mentioned OTs Williams and Campbell, but I can't picture either of them belonging in the top 20 without incredible workouts. So assuming the 8 listed above go in the first 8 picks, Buffalo is looking at one of the following: Brian Bulaga - OT/Iowa Carlos Dunlap - DE/Florida Dez Bryant - WR/Oklahoma State Brandon Spikes - LB/Florida Of course, much of this will likely change come April, but that's the school of thought to follow with the draft. The top crop of 6-8 players separate themselves above the rest and get picked in the first 6-8 picks, and then the teams that follow pick for need, based on value. it seems every year we say that there are x number of top prospects, and that number is invariably one less than wherever we happen to be drafting. I think its more a product of fan psychology than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reddy Freddy Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 OT, LB, or QB (if the right one falls to #9) would seem to be the positions that make the most sense. I'd take the best available player at one of those 3 positions in rounds 1 and 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Okung is the best LT in the draft and will likely be taken in the top 5. Bruce Campbell and Anthony Davis are likely to be the next 2 LT's taken. Most have Campbell as the 2nd best LT available and could be gone by the time we pick (I think that Seattle and KC will take LT's). So that leaves Anthony Davis as the best LT available when we pick and I think that any new coaching staff will want to sure up the biggest hole on the O-line with that number 9 pick. I think going LT with our pick is the smart move as long as one of those top 3 guys are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 The fact that the Bills have the 9th pick and there are 9 players that would fill major holes immediately is a great sign. I don't believe any of these would be considered a reach....... QBs Clausen Bradford OTs Okung Bruce Campbell Bryan Bulaga Trent Williams DTs Suh McCoy LB McClain All good players, but nobody is can't miss unless we know who our coach is and what systems we will run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bflojohn Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Oakland picks in front of us, so in reality, we are picking 8th (talent wise). Find the fastest 2nd round graded player, and you'll have the Raiders pick gentlemen!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBeane Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 So according to you, the top 9-10 picks should all be studs and none will be a bust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungmack Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 The fact that the Bills have the 9th pick and there are 9 players that would fill major holes immediately is a great sign. I don't believe any of these would be considered a reach....... QBs Clausen Bradford Are you serious? Clausen and Bradford are both reaches. The rumor is that Bradford's shoulder is ruined. Here's an outside-the-box "maybe:" The QB from Alabama. And on January 6, we can all watch Dan Lefevour, one of Mike Mayock's favorite QBs, play in a bowl game. He's got the best stats, and he plays outdoors for freakin' Central Michigan, a prime consideration for a Bills QB in me 'umble opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Are you serious? Clausen and Bradford are both reaches. The rumor is that Bradford's shoulder is ruined. Here's an outside-the-box "maybe:" The QB from Alabama. And on January 6, we can all watch Dan Lefevour, one of Mike Mayock's favorite QBs, play in a bowl game. He's got the best stats, and he plays outdoors for freakin' Central Michigan, a prime consideration for a Bills QB in me 'umble opinion. Where did you see Mayock's rankings? I haven't seen anything on NFL.com yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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