A thread for mock drafts, to keep the threads to a minimum

[Steely Dan]

I just thought this would be a good idea since a lot of people like to post mocks. With one thread people can still post mocks and get others opinions without starting a new thread. Just an idea.

 

Here's mine keeping in mind my definition of a reach is taking a guy who will still be there with your next pick; (extra picks are from JP and Ko Simpson trades)

 

Players and the places they will be taken are still in flux this early so rounds are approx. (Based on PFW draft guide and Lindy's PFD)

 

Round #1: Bryan Buluga OT Iowa 6'6" 312 (praying he'll be there )

 

Round #2: Dan Williams DT Tennessee 6'2" 329

 

Round #3: Dan LeFevour QB Central Michigan 6'3" 238

 

Round #4: Darryl Sharpton ILB Miami (Fla) 6'0" 229

 

Round #5: Linval Joseph DT East Carolina 6'6" 322

 

Round #6a: Chris Marinelli OT Stanford 6'7" 300

 

Round #6 b: Verran Tucker WR California 6'1" 200

 

Round 7a: Arlic Arnett WR West Virginia 6'2" 183

 

Round 7b: Boris Lee ILB Troy 6'0" 238

[CarolinaBill]

I just thought this would be a good idea since a lot of people like to post mocks. With one thread people can still post mocks and get others opinions without starting a new thread. Just an idea.

 

Here's mine keeping in mind my definition of a reach is taking a guy who will still be there with your next pick; (extra picks are from JP and Ko Simpson trades)

 

Players and the places they will be taken are still in flux this early so rounds are approx. (Based on PFW draft guide and Lindy's PFD)

 

Round #1: Bryan Buluga OT Iowa 6'6" 312 (praying he'll be there )

 

Round #2: Dan Williams DT Tennessee 6'2" 329

 

Round #3: Dan LeFevour QB Central Michigan 6'3" 238

 

Round #4: Darryl Sharpton ILB Miami (Fla) 6'0" 229

 

Round #5: Linval Joseph DT East Carolina 6'6" 322

 

Round #6a: Chris Marinelli OT Stanford 6'7" 300

 

Round #6 b: Verran Tucker WR California 6'1" 200

 

Round 7a: Arlic Arnett WR West Virginia 6'2" 183

 

Round 7b: Boris Lee ILB Troy 6'0" 238

Don't know if williams will be around in the 2nd, actually i'm 99% sure he won't but I love the lefevour pick and Linval Joseph later

[Steely Dan]

Don't know if williams will be around in the 2nd, actually i'm 99% sure he won't but I love the lefevour pick and Linval Joseph later

 

I was going to put Williams first and Ducasse second but the mags I have right now seem to think he'll be there in the second round. From his bio I think he may be gone before then too. If they took him in the first round it wouldn't bother me at all.

 

I think the Bills need to come away with two NT and two OT prospects from this draft.

 

If the Bills do take Williams there this board will light up with the "reach" yells of people who think a reach is taking a player a few spots too high even if that player won't be around on the second pick because they assume there is always a partner willing to trade down.

 

[Pete]

no way is Dan Williams available in the second. He won't make it out of the top 15. And I think there is a very good shot he is who the Bills select first. If there is a run on tackles, qbs, and dts- Williams will be our pick(assuming we don't trade down)

[Steely Dan]

I don't believe in the accuracy of these mags right now as I stated above but here's where they have Williams going.

 

PFW Draft Guide - second to third round

 

Lindy's Pro Football Draft - first round.

 

I guessed he might still be there when the Bills pick in the second round. I'm probably very wrong.

[stuckincincy]

I just thought this would be a good idea since a lot of people like to post mocks. With one thread people can still post mocks and get others opinions without starting a new thread. Just an idea.

 

Round #6 b: Verran Tucker WR California 6'1" 200

 

Round 7a: Arlic Arnett WR West Virginia 6'2" 183

 

 

I understand that 6th and 7th round receivers usually turn out to be camp fodder - but I would have liked those links to have included something like "...but he's a heck of a blocker".

[Pete]

I don't believe in the accuracy of these mags right now as I stated above but here's where they have Williams going.

 

PFW Draft Guide - second to third round

 

Lindy's Pro Football Draft - first round.

 

I guessed he might still be there when the Bills pick in the second round. I'm probably very wrong.

I don't care for those magazines. They go to print too soon- old news. Boards are changing every minute. I will bet any amount that Williams does not make it out of the top 20. I think 15 to the Giants at the latest

[Steely Dan]

I like their height as receivers. The Bills need taller guys on offense, IMO. Also, the starting WR corp is pretty strong but depth needs to be added. I agree that blocking would be a good thing but I couldn't find any late rounders with good blocking and good hands too.

[OnTheRocks]

I just thought this would be a good idea since a lot of people like to post mocks. With one thread people can still post mocks and get others opinions without starting a new thread. Just an idea.

 

Here's mine keeping in mind my definition of a reach is taking a guy who will still be there with your next pick; (extra picks are from JP and Ko Simpson trades)

 

Players and the places they will be taken are still in flux this early so rounds are approx. (Based on PFW draft guide and Lindy's PFD)

 

Round #1: Bryan Buluga OT Iowa 6'6" 312 (praying he'll be there )

 

Round #2: Dan Williams DT Tennessee 6'2" 329

 

Round #3: Dan LeFevour QB Central Michigan 6'3" 238

 

Round #4: Darryl Sharpton ILB Miami (Fla) 6'0" 229

 

Round #5: Linval Joseph DT East Carolina 6'6" 322

 

Round #6a: Chris Marinelli OT Stanford 6'7" 300

 

Round #6 b: Verran Tucker WR California 6'1" 200

 

Round 7a: Arlic Arnett WR West Virginia 6'2" 183

 

Round 7b: Boris Lee ILB Troy 6'0" 238

 

 

keep the threads to a minimum

 

yeah...good luck with that.

[Astrobot]

no way is Dan Williams available in the second. He won't make it out of the top 15. And I think there is a very good shot he is who the Bills select first. If there is a run on tackles, qbs, and dts- Williams will be our pick(assuming we don't trade down)

Dan Williams will go #9 to the Bills, #12 to the Dolphins, or #18 to Pittsburgh

 

Ducasse is a OG going #37 to Washington because they took their QB in RD1. Could be us.

[Steely Dan]

yeah...good luck with that.

 

I'm an optimist. Maybe this will get pinned and the mocks asked to be put into one thread. It would be nice.

 

Dan Williams will go #9 to the Bills, #12 to the Dolphins, or #18 to Pittsburgh

 

Ducasse is a OG going #37 to Washington because they took their QB in RD1. Could be us.

 

Everything I have lists him as a OT.

[Philo]

I'm going to make my first attempt at a mock draft here, so bear with me if it's a little sketchy. With FA underway now, some priorities may change so I may come back and edit this later. But for now I think this would be a decent draft.

 

Round 1 - Brian Bulaga OT Iowa 6-5 314

 

I think most agree that this would be the ideal pick at #9. Hopefully, he is still there.

 

Round 2 - Cam Thomas DT North Carolina 6-4 331

 

I have a feeling we won't be getting a great NT in FA so we address the need in the second. Thomas should still be there.

 

Round 3 - Sean Lee ILB Penn State 6-2 236

 

I hadn't heard much about this guy, but he looks like he might be pretty good. Projected to be an ILB in a 3-4 and has good potential. Needs to stay healthy, tore an ACL in '08 and sprained the other knee this past year. Could be a steal, as some having him going as early as the late first round. (Would make 3 Penn State LBs by the way)

 

Round 4 - Jarrett Brown QB West Virginia 6-3 224

 

Would like to see us take LeFevour but I doubt he is there in the fourth. Brown, even though he only has one year starting, has some upside and might be worth the mid-round flyer.

 

Round 5 - O'Brien Schofield OLB Wisconsin 6-2 238

 

With Schobel pegged to move to OLB, but still pondering retirement and Maybin moving to the other end and still unproven, I feel the Bills need to draft another OLB. I think someone suggest Schofield in another draft and I think he would be a good addition as well.

Round 6a - Danario Alexander WR Missouri 6-5 215

 

Same height and 40 time as projected #1 Dez Bryant and just 10 lbs. lighter. Don't know how much that is worth but he certainly had a good year last year and should contribute once healthy.

 

Round 6b - Derek Hardman OT Eastern Kentucky 6-5 304

 

Described as quick and agile for his size and can get down the field. Plays with a mean streak and is a hard worker on and off the field. I think we would provide great depth at least.

 

Round 7a - Clifton Geathers DE South Carolina 6-7 281

 

Huge guy that should work out well in a 3-4. Rush defense said to be a strength. Skipping senior season; extremely raw. Father played for Bills in early '80s. Drawback: was arrested outside a nightclub. Would be a back up anyway so worth the seventh round pick.

Round 7b - Chris Brown RB Oklahoma 5-10 210

 

With all the commotion with our current RB situation, why not bring in another back? If ML gets suspended again we are going to need another back to take some of the load off of FJ. Pluses: good reciever, good vision, strong character. Drawbacks: needs to improve blocking, not third down back material. Could be useful as a change of pace guy or in 2 RB sets.

 

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Hope my extra info on the lesser known guys helps. I'd appreciate any feedback as this is my first stab at a mock draft. Thanks.

[SawchukBills]

It would be a blessing if we got Dan Williams in round 2. What are the vegas odds on that happening?

[Pete]

It would be a blessing if we got Dan Williams in round 2. What are the vegas odds on that happening?

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[Steely Dan]

I'm going to make my first attempt at a mock draft here, so bear with me if it's a little sketchy. With FA underway now, some priorities may change so I may come back and edit this later. But for now I think this would be a decent draft.

 

Round 1 - Brian Bulaga OT Iowa 6-5 314

 

I think most agree that this would be the ideal pick at #9. Hopefully, he is still there.

 

Round 2 - Cam Thomas DT North Carolina 6-4 331

 

I have a feeling we won't be getting a great NT in FA so we address the need in the second. Thomas should still be there.

 

Round 3 - Sean Lee ILB Penn State 6-2 236

 

I hadn't heard much about this guy, but he looks like he might be pretty good. Projected to be an ILB in a 3-4 and has good potential. Needs to stay healthy, tore an ACL in '08 and sprained the other knee this past year. Could be a steal, as some having him going as early as the late first round. (Would make 3 Penn State LBs by the way)

 

Round 4 - Jarrett Brown QB West Virginia 6-3 224

 

Would like to see us take LeFevour but I doubt he is there in the fourth. Brown, even though he only has one year starting, has some upside and might be worth the mid-round flyer.

 

Round 5 - O'Brien Schofield OLB Wisconsin 6-2 238

 

With Schobel pegged to move to OLB, but still pondering retirement and Maybin moving to the other end and still unproven, I feel the Bills need to draft another OLB. I think someone suggest Schofield in another draft and I think he would be a good addition as well.

Round 6a - Danario Alexander WR Missouri 6-5 215

 

Same height and 40 time as projected #1 Dez Bryant and just 10 lbs. lighter. Don't know how much that is worth but he certainly had a good year last year and should contribute once healthy.

 

Round 6b - Derek Hardman OT Eastern Kentucky 6-5 304

 

Described as quick and agile for his size and can get down the field. Plays with a mean streak and is a hard worker on and off the field. I think we would provide great depth at least.

 

Round 7a - Clifton Geathers DE South Carolina 6-7 281

 

Huge guy that should work out well in a 3-4. Rush defense said to be a strength. Skipping senior season; extremely raw. Father played for Bills in early '80s. Drawback: was arrested outside a nightclub. Would be a back up anyway so worth the seventh round pick.

Round 7b - Chris Brown RB Oklahoma 5-10 210

 

With all the commotion with our current RB situation, why not bring in another back? If ML gets suspended again we are going to need another back to take some of the load off of FJ. Pluses: good reciever, good vision, strong character. Drawbacks: needs to improve blocking, not third down back material. Could be useful as a change of pace guy or in 2 RB sets.

 

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Hope my extra info on the lesser known guys helps. I'd appreciate any feedback as this is my first stab at a mock draft. Thanks.

 

I like Cam Thomas, Sean Lee and Danario Alexander. I don't think Lee will still be around in round three though.

 

My updated mock;

 

1. Dan Williams DT Tennessee 6'2" 329

 

2. Selvish Capers Height: 6-5 | Weight: 304 | Position:OT | College: West Virginia Huge guy that still can fill out with more weight and is a former TE and basketball player. Has mad athletic skills and should be a great LT in the NFL, JMO

 

3. Dan LeFevour QB Central Michigan 6'3" 238

 

4. Darryl Sharpton ILB Miami (Fla) 6'0" 229

 

5. Linval Joseph DT East Carolina 6'6" 322

 

6a. Chris Marinelli OT Stanford 6'7" 300

 

6b. Danario Alexander WR Missouri 6-5 215

 

7a. Akwasi Owusu-Ansah CB Indiana (Pa) 6'0" 197

 

ST player that could turn into a very good CB in a couple of years.

 

7b. Boris Lee ILB Troy 6'0" 238

[Philo]

I have been pretty bored since the Bills haven't done anything in FA yet (which I am completely fine with) and have done some thinking on the draft. I'd like to modify my original mock draft based on new thoughts and outside opinions I have taken into consideration. Here goes:

 

 

Round 1 - Brian Bulaga OT Iowa 6-5 314

 

This doesn't change. In need of LT.

 

Round 2 - Cam Thomas DT North Carolina 6-4 331

 

Again no change, we need a NT as well.

 

Round 3 - Dan LeFevour QB Central Michigan 6-3 230

 

I like LeFevour to much to leave him there if he is still on the board in the third. Addresses our need for a QB earlier than in my last mock.

 

Round 4 - A.J. Edds OLB Iowa 6-4 245

 

By taking LeFevour in the third, my fourth round pick opens up for another priority position - OLB. I have deemed OLB more of a concern than ILB and I believe Edds would be a great fit for our 3-4. A former TE, he is described as good in coverage, reading the receivers eyes and has hands for the INT. Major contributor all 4 years at Iowa, starting last 3 of those. Strong tackler with strong character and work ethic. Sounds like the perfect Nix pick.

 

Round 5 - Pat Angerer ILB Iowa 6-0 235

 

I think most everyone agrees we need to draft at least 2 LBs with the transition to 3-4. Angerer is an experienced ILB that played alongside Edds at Iowa. Has the nose for the ball and can read QB's eyes effectively. Extremely competitive and hard working, sounds like another quality guy that Nix would want. Won't be a starter right away but has good potential to develop.

 

Round 6a - Danario Alexander WR Missouri 6-5 215

 

My pick here doesn't change. Not one bit. WR has become a position of need and Alexander is a good option in the later rounds.

 

Round 6b - Shawn Lauvo OG Arizona State 6-3 301

 

This guy has been a rock for Arizona State, playing multiple positions along the offensive line, and has always delivered. Scouts think he is built more as a guard, but his versatility would be a huge plus for us. Another hard worker who 'has to be kicked out of the weight room'. Again, I think this is the kind of guy Nix is looking for; no nonsense hard workers who do their job.

 

Round 7a - Daniel Te'o-Nesheim DE Washington 6-3 250

 

I still like a DE pick-up late, but changed my guy based on character. In my last mock, I had a guy with character issues here and after thinking about it, I think Nix will try to avoid guys like that. Te'o-Nesheim has been a solid starter, is a good hustler and is highly respected by teammates, coaches and fans alike. If he gets in the weight room, could find a spot playing DE somewhere down the line.

Round 7b - Chris Brown RB Oklahoma 5-10 210

 

I stand by this pick. Need extra insurance at RB if ML gets suspended again.

 

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Okay, so there is my modified mock. Again, I appreciate all comments, questions and concerns. Thanks.