Munch Posted April 12, 2010 Posted April 12, 2010 As we approach the draft in the dog-days of the spring, the wandering mind must occupy itself somehow. If I was Buddy Nix and I was looking to change the culture in Buffalo while simultaneously staying somewhat true to my belief of building through the draft, here's what I do: We swap 1st-rounders with Baltimore to acquire Jared Gaithers. Word on the street is they want a 2nd. As I mentioned on a previous thread, this more than equals a 2. This allows the Ravens to move up and snag Dez Bryant -- a player recent reports show that the Ravens covet. With pick #29 we select Terrence "Mt." Cody. We have our 2-down NT taken care of. He works in perfect harmony with Kyle Williams who becomes our penetrating, 3rd-down NT. Now we get crazy. We take our 2nd and trade for Brandon Marshall. Recent reports say that if the Broncos get desperate, a 2 will be enough to acquire one of the most dangerous WRs in the game. Say what you want about his antics, no one would argue he isn't one of the most dominant players in the game. With pick #73 (our 3rd-rounder) we scoop up Dexter McCluster. This fulfills Chan's "water bug" roll. McCluster can play in the slot or take snaps from the backfield. He instantly becomes the Bills most dynamic offensive play-maker. On to the next big shakeup. We trade our 4th for Jason Campbell effectively completing the coup. We use the rest of our pick to add depth to the line and LB corps. Our opening day lineup looks as follows: Offense QB: Jason Campbell RB: Jackosn, Lynch, McCluster WR1: Brandon Marshall WR2: Lee Evans Slot: Dexter McCluster TE: Shawn Nelson LT: Gaithers LG: Levitre C: Hangartner RG: Wood RT: Green Defense LE: Stroud NT: Cody/Williams RE: Dwan Edwards OLB: Maybin ILB: Poz ILB: Andra Davis OLB: Schobel CB: McGee CB: Florence FS: Byrd SS: Scott/Whitner Nickel: McKelvin Now I don't know about you guys, but that looks like a playoff roster. The wildcard is obviously Campbell, but for a 4th, it would certainly be worth a shot, in my opinion. I know it seems far fetched, but both trades are feasible. Flame away. I can dream, damnit; this is America! This would be good in my book for sure.
purple haze Posted April 12, 2010 Posted April 12, 2010 I h8 to break it to ya but... The Ravens aren't about to let Gaither go, they will simply match any offer he gets. The Ravens now have Anquan Bolden so the reports about wanting Dez Bryant must be very old. Also, he doesn't fit the mold of a guy they would want to draft, not high character. Why would this new Bills regime want to trade for a problem player like Brandon Marshall? I would think that the coaching staff has enough problems without compounding them with a head case. Donte Whitner and Marshawn Lynch will be traded before preseason starts if not sooner. In the draft I see them watching how everything falls, if there is a top LT there then they grab him at #9, if not, things could get very interesting. As for the second round I see taking Tim Tebow if he is still there. JMHO The Ravens just had Bryant in for a visit and have been rumored to be very interested in him. With that locker room I wouldn't anticipate any issues out of Bryant. And it's not like he has legal troubles. He's just a knucklehead from time to time so the character thing is way overblown. Marshall is a problem because he wants money. His talent is unquestionable. Lynch might be gone, don't think Whitner will be.
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