Justice Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) 1. Carolina (2-14) QB Cam Newton 2. Denver (4-12) DT Marcell Dareus 3. Buffalo (4-12) QB Blaine Gabbert 4. Cincinnati (4-12) WR AJ Green 5. Arizona (5-11) LB Von Miller 6. Cleveland (5-11) WR Julio Jones 7. San Francisco (6-10) CB Patrick Peterson 8. Tennessee (6-10) DT Nick Fairley 9. Dallas (6-10) OT Tyron Smith 10. Washington (6-10) LB Robert Quinn 11. Houston (6-10) CB Prince Amakamura 12. Minnesota (6-10) DE Da'Quan Bowers 13. Detroit (6-10) OT Anthony Costanzo 14. St. Louis (7-9) DE Aldon Smith 15. Miami (7-9) QB Ryan Mallett 16. Jacksonville (8-8) DE Ryan Kerrigan 17. New England (14-2) — from Oakland DE JJ Watt 18. San Diego (9-7) DE Cameron Jordan 19. New York Giants (10-6) OT Nate Solder 20. Tampa Bay (10-6) DE Justin Houston 21. Kansas City (10-6) DT Phil Taylor 22. Indianapolis (10-6) OT Derek Sherrod 23. Philadelphia (10-6) DB Jimmy Smith 24. New Orleans (11-5) DT Corey Luiget 25. Seattle (7-9) G Mike Pouncey 26. Baltimore (12-4) CB Aaron Williams 27. Atlanta (13-3) TE Kyle Rudolph 28. New England (14-2) RB Mark Ingram 29. Chicago (11-5) CB Brandon Harris 30. New York Jets (11-5) DT Muhammad Wilkerson 31.. Pittsburgh (12-4) OT Gabe Carimi 32.. Green Bay (10-6) DE Adrian Clayborn Edited April 17, 2011 by b.harami98
Pete Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 Not bad. I think it is pretty close. I don't care for Gabbert that high, but if we were to prioritize a QB, Gabbert is the best available IMO. My mock is similar but I would switch Gabbert and Miller.
Astrobot Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 Agree. Let the QB go. Take the draft's premier pass rusher here and ILB, NT or OT in the next round. You need 3 immediate starters from this draft minimum, not Blaine Benchrider.
Justice Posted April 17, 2011 Author Posted April 17, 2011 Trust me, guys, I do not want to see Blaine Gabbert get picked by the Bills, but we are already heavily invested in Carrington, Edwards, Merriman, Troup, and Williams. I just don't see us taking a defensive player at 3 unless Dareus is still there.
KOKBILLS Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 Not bad. I think it is pretty close. I don't care for Gabbert that high, but if we were to prioritize a QB, Gabbert is the best available IMO. My mock is similar but I would switch Gabbert and Miller. Picking Gabbert at #3 Overall scares me too, but not nearly as much as passing on him and seeing him turn into a Top 10 NFL QB...That would be devastating...That's why I feel in the end, if there is a risk factor regardless of Prospect, it's better to risk it on the QB...
1billsfan Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 Picking Gabbert at #3 Overall scares me too, but not nearly as much as passing on him and seeing him turn into a Top 10 NFL QB...That would be devastating...That's why I feel in the end, if there is a risk factor regardless of Prospect, it's better to risk it on the QB... Not when that Qb will never be as good as what we have now in Fitzpatrick. No way the Bills pick Gabbert, it's either Newton or defense. Gabbert's 16 TDs in a spread offense tells us that we have nothing to worry about in terms of future regret in passing over him.
NewEra Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 Trust me, guys, I do not want to see Blaine Gabbert get picked by the Bills, but we are already heavily invested in Carrington, Edwards, Merriman, Troup, and Williams. I just don't see us taking a defensive player at 3 unless Dareus is still there. We aren't "heavily" invrested in Merriman.
mob16151 Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 We aren't "heavily" invrested in Merriman. Just switch Merriman with kelsay then lol.
NewEra Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 Not when that Qb will never be as good as what we have now in Fitzpatrick. No way the Bills pick Gabbert, it's either Newton or defense. Gabbert's 16 TDs in a spread offense tells us that we have nothing to worry about in terms of future regret in passing over him. It's amazing how you contnue to post in "absolute" terms. Because you KNOW for a fact already that Gabbert will never be as good as Fitz. Yeah man, your credibility is at an all time low imo.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 If this scenario plays out, there are several other players I would select rather than Gabbert. A.J. Green - BPA situation IMO...Sure fire starting, and potential pro-bowl wide receiver. Has been revered by scouts as the best WR prospect to come out since Calvin Johnson. Sometimes you just can't pass up on a player of this caliber, regardless of your team needs. Nick Fairley - Nasty disposition, best snap anticipation and quickest first step (IMO) since Warren Sapp. Criticisms regarding lack of upper body strength, and questions as to whether he could play 3-4 DE. I say, good coaching and a year of an NFL conditioning program and this guy is going to be a menace at any position on the d-line. I also see similarities to B.J. Raji. Cameron Jordan - I know, many people feel that Cam Jordan at #3 is a reach, and therefore we should only consider him in trade-down scenario. I don't buy that. Cam is quite possibly the best, pure 3-4 DE in this draft. Granted, he's not gonna be getting tons of sacks, but he is a beast against the run and moves well through traffic; adept at making plays down the line. I wouldn't consider him the be a reach at #3. Not a fan of Miller, Peterson, any OT (really..are you kidding me), or Robert Quinn at #3.
1billsfan Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 It's amazing how you contnue to post in "absolute" terms. Because you KNOW for a fact already that Gabbert will never be as good as Fitz. Yeah man, your credibility is at an all time low imo. I do speak in absolute terms when it comes to Gabbert and Miller. I feel that these two guys in particular are being misrepresented by the "experts". We all know how often these guys get it wrong and this is an extremely important (and subsequently emotional pick) for us fans. So just like every year, battle lines are drawn. I grow tired of using the IMO all the time, but in the end that's merely what it is. Just another opinion. So please don't get crazy over just another guy's opinion. Why are these guys being pushed so hard? Obviously they showed talent in college, but I think a lot has to do with them both fitting the perfect "schoolboy" types which the NFL wants more than ever to be the face of the the league. I just don't want "image" being the determining factor. I'd rather have a superstar with a few warts than a perfect angel who's just an ok player.
Bob in STL Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 1. Carolina (2-14) QB Cam Newton 2. Denver (4-12) DT Marcell Dareus 3. Buffalo (4-12) QB Blaine Gabbert 4. Cincinnati (4-12) WR AJ Green 5. Arizona (5-11) LB Von Miller 6. Cleveland (5-11) WR Julio Jones 7. San Francisco (6-10) CB Patrick Peterson 8. Tennessee (6-10) DT Nick Fairley 9. Dallas (6-10) OT Tyron Smith 10. Washington (6-10) LB Robert Quinn 11. Houston (6-10) CB Prince Amakamura 12. Minnesota (6-10) DE Da'Quan Bowers 13. Detroit (6-10) OT Anthony Costanzo 14. St. Louis (7-9) DE Aldon Smith 15. Miami (7-9) QB Ryan Mallett 16. Jacksonville (8-8) DE Ryan Kerrigan 17. New England (14-2) — from Oakland DE JJ Watt 18. San Diego (9-7) DE Cameron Jordan 19. New York Giants (10-6) OT Nate Solder 20. Tampa Bay (10-6) DE Justin Houston 21. Kansas City (10-6) DT Phil Taylor 22. Indianapolis (10-6) OT Derek Sherrod 23. Philadelphia (10-6) DB Jimmy Smith 24. New Orleans (11-5) DT Corey Luiget 25. Seattle (7-9) G Mike Pouncey 26. Baltimore (12-4) CB Aaron Williams 27. Atlanta (13-3) TE Kyle Rudolph 28. New England (14-2) RB Mark Ingram 29. Chicago (11-5) CB Brandon Harris 30. New York Jets (11-5) DT Muhammad Wilkerson 31.. Pittsburgh (12-4) OT Gabe Carimi 32.. Green Bay (10-6) DE Adrian Clayborn I am here in Missouri and I don't see see him as worthy of #3. Mid-first round at best. Since teams are dying for the "franchise" QB, he will be taken sooner. Buffalo should go low risk and grab Dareus or Von Miller. Fairley could have fantastic upside too.
OldTimer1960 Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 I do speak in absolute terms when it comes to Gabbert and Miller. I feel that these two guys in particular are being misrepresented by the "experts". We all know how often these guys get it wrong and this is an extremely important (and subsequently emotional pick) for us fans. So just like every year, battle lines are drawn. I grow tired of using the IMO all the time, but in the end that's merely what it is. Just another opinion. So please don't get crazy over just another guy's opinion. Why are these guys being pushed so hard? Obviously they showed talent in college, but I think a lot has to do with them both fitting the perfect "schoolboy" types which the NFL wants more than ever to be the face of the the league. I just don't want "image" being the determining factor. I'd rather have a superstar with a few warts than a perfect angel who's just an ok player. You mean like Cam Newton - 3x academic fraud, 1x stolen laptop, 1x initimidating/threatening witness, 0x throwing NFL type passes, 1x excellent college production running the football (best NFL QB running the ball was forgettable Bobby Douglas of the Bills.
1billsfan Posted April 17, 2011 Posted April 17, 2011 You mean like Cam Newton - 3x academic fraud, 1x stolen laptop, 1x initimidating/threatening witness, 0x throwing NFL type passes, 1x excellent college production running the football (best NFL QB running the ball was forgettable Bobby Douglas of the Bills. I'm hoping the Panthers take Newton because I really don't want the Bills to have to take that kind of a gamble. I'm speaking in general that I don't think those two players are as good at they're being advertised.
Fastro Posted April 18, 2011 Posted April 18, 2011 I'm hoping the Panthers take Newton because I really don't want the Bills to have to take that kind of a gamble. I'm speaking in general that I don't think those two players are as good at they're being advertised. I agree, Newton worries me. I'd hate to invest big money in him with the uncertainty surrounding him.
spartacus Posted April 18, 2011 Posted April 18, 2011 I agree, Newton worries me. I'd hate to invest big money in him with the uncertainty surrounding him. Newton has the best reward / risk ratio of anyone in the draft. He will be the pick at #3 if Carolina has a brain freeze and passes The bills have busted top 10 picks for a decade -so Newton is no worse than any of the last 10 years of duds- especially as the next most preferred option is a guy that weighs no more than Maybin at the same position.
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 18, 2011 Posted April 18, 2011 1. Carolina (2-14) QB Cam Newton 2. Denver (4-12) DT Marcell Dareus 3. Buffalo (4-12) QB Blaine Gabbert 4. Cincinnati (4-12) WR AJ Green 5. Arizona (5-11) LB Von Miller 6. Cleveland (5-11) WR Julio Jones 7. San Francisco (6-10) CB Patrick Peterson 8. Tennessee (6-10) DT Nick Fairley 9. Dallas (6-10) OT Tyron Smith 10. Washington (6-10) LB Robert Quinn 11. Houston (6-10) CB Prince Amakamura 12. Minnesota (6-10) DE Da'Quan Bowers 13. Detroit (6-10) OT Anthony Costanzo 14. St. Louis (7-9) DE Aldon Smith 15. Miami (7-9) QB Ryan Mallett 16. Jacksonville (8-8) DE Ryan Kerrigan 17. New England (14-2) — from Oakland DE JJ Watt 18. San Diego (9-7) DE Cameron Jordan 19. New York Giants (10-6) OT Nate Solder 20. Tampa Bay (10-6) DE Justin Houston 21. Kansas City (10-6) DT Phil Taylor 22. Indianapolis (10-6) OT Derek Sherrod 23. Philadelphia (10-6) DB Jimmy Smith 24. New Orleans (11-5) DT Corey Luiget 25. Seattle (7-9) G Mike Pouncey 26. Baltimore (12-4) CB Aaron Williams 27. Atlanta (13-3) TE Kyle Rudolph 28. New England (14-2) RB Mark Ingram 29. Chicago (11-5) CB Brandon Harris 30. New York Jets (11-5) DT Muhammad Wilkerson 31.. Pittsburgh (12-4) OT Gabe Carimi 32.. Green Bay (10-6) DE Adrian Clayborn You have just 10 million dollars!!! Not a fan of Miller, Peterson, any OT (really..are you kidding me), or Robert Quinn at #3. What!? I thought you were leading the Quinn Bandwagon, I still would take him at 3 just after Gabbert and Dareus.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted April 18, 2011 Posted April 18, 2011 What!? I thought you were leading the Quinn Bandwagon, I still would take him at 3 just after Gabbert and Dareus. I am a very fickle person...particularly in the weeks leading up to the draft I still think Quinn is an excellent prospect, and would love to see him in a Bills uniform, but given the options I don't think he's the best choice at #3. With the lone exception of AJ Green, I am hoping on the best defensive lineman available at #3.
John from Riverside Posted April 18, 2011 Posted April 18, 2011 I honestly think that unless we trade down we are going to take Von Miller.... Von Miller is going to be special......we drafted big uglies for the DL last year.....we NEED linebackers. Another possibility is trading down for Quinn....and therefore still drafting a linebacker......but also picking up that much needed extra 2nd round pick which we can turn into either a OT and QB or a Defensive player and QB
OldTimer1960 Posted April 18, 2011 Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) Newton has the best reward / risk ratio of anyone in the draft. He will be the pick at #3 if Carolina has a brain freeze and passes The bills have busted top 10 picks for a decade -so Newton is no worse than any of the last 10 years of duds- especially as the next most preferred option is a guy that weighs no more than Maybin at the same position. Maybin's weight is not his big problem. He is not agile and quick. He lacks instints. He is much slower than Von Miller. Maybin produced for only 1 year and disappointed at the combine. Miller has been great for the last 2 years (far better production than Maybin) and he was terrific at the combine. I am not saying that it wouldn't be better if Miller were 15 lbs bigger, just that I don't see any basis at all for comparing Miller to Maybin. BIG differences in my opinion. Additionally, I don't see how Newton has the "best reward / risk ratio of anyone in the draft". Yes, his upside might be high, but I haven't seen any evidence that he can read NFL defenses, nor has there been any evidence that he'd put the time in/have the aptitude for learning to do so. His running ability will only go so far in the NFL and I'd rather gamble on someone at QB who has at least demonstrated some NFL-type skills. His athleticism IS amazing, I just don't think that should be weighted that heavily at QB. Edited April 18, 2011 by OldTimer1960
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