maddenboy Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) Of course we all know the top, most likely names we could hear at 3. Newton, Gabbert, Peterson, Miller, Dareus, Fairley, A.J. Green, Bowers, Quinn (even Cam Jordan, since there's a whisper campaign for him at 3 on this board). But if its not one of the likely names, and we dont trade out, predict the next Tyson Alulu. Someone who will make your jaw drop, but at least its a position of need. And please dont assume its Dick Jauron at OBD and choose some 5th round Safety prospect. Assume there's a contest worth $10,000 if you're right. I'm going with either Corey LIUGET or Ryan MALLETT. I'm thinking if their favorite player is gone already (newton? Dareus?), then they will figure one of my 2 might be gone if they try to get cute and trade back into the bottom half of the first round, so why take a chance? They learned a lesson last year when they couldnt snag Tebow. Draft who you like and dont worry about "value." Edited April 23, 2011 by maddenboy
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 Not going to happen but JJ Watt (Mark Ingram best RB available)
maddenboy Posted April 23, 2011 Author Posted April 23, 2011 Not going to happen but JJ Watt (Mark Ingram best RB available) Good call, but I dont get the feeling that Gailey / Nix are slaves to the "high motor" gods like the past TBD bosses. I think they prefer big nasties in the trenches.
Johnny Hammersticks Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 I'd also have to say Cam Jordan. I would not be shocked, particularly if Marcel Dareus were off the board.
NoSaint Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 If it's not dareus, miller or the qbs Then id bet heavily on Quinn, Jordan, or watt. Lost in that shuffle is maybe fairley. If it's not one of those 8, I would be beyond shocked. I really can't imagine one of the WRs, CBs, or a bigger reach.
marauderswr80 Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 I loved mallet......then I seen him on his gruden camp segment.....ouch....stay away
CSBill Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 1. Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College As the '10 college season nears its end, Castonzo has met scouts' expectations and definitely has moved from a possible first-rounder to a definite first-rounder now to a possible top-10 pick. He plays with uncommon flexibility, bending knees and pass blocking with a base few tall linemen can do. He also displays a strong hand punch in pass protection, a lost art the last decade. Castonzo is not the elite athlete like the Broncos' Ryan Clady but is a solid athlete with great technique, consistency and aggressive style of play. Read more: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/draft-dish/story/draft-dish-boston-college-tackle-castonzo-flying-up-draft-boards#ixzz1KNjFlvRl And I would be happy with this pick.
Brandon Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 If you're looking for them to make an under-the-radar kind of pick, I think it'll most likely be Ryan Mallett. I've had a suspicion for about a week or two now that he was their guy. Obviously, his draft stock going to be highly dependent on what the Bills and other teams' background checks turn up on him, but if they're comfortable with it, I think this is the pick to watch out for. It runs contrary to their statements regarding their ideal QB having mobility, but at the end of the day, you still pay your QB to throw the ball. You're not going to find a better pure passer in the draft than Mallett very often. And remember what Nix said about the 2nd pick being dependent on their first? If it turns out that they do select Mallett in R1, I'd expect them to draft an OT in R2. They said they'd use most of their picks on defense. They didn't necessarily say they'd do it early...
The Big Cat Posted April 23, 2011 Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) I loved mallet......then I seen him on his gruden camp segment.....ouch....stay away My experience was the complete opposite. 1. Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College As the '10 college season nears its end, Castonzo has met scouts' expectations and definitely has moved from a possible first-rounder to a definite first-rounder now to a possible top-10 pick. He plays with uncommon flexibility, bending knees and pass blocking with a base few tall linemen can do. He also displays a strong hand punch in pass protection, a lost art the last decade. Castonzo is not the elite athlete like the Broncos' Ryan Clady but is a solid athlete with great technique, consistency and aggressive style of play. Read more: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/feed/2010-09/draft-dish/story/draft-dish-boston-college-tackle-castonzo-flying-up-draft-boards#ixzz1KNjFlvRl And I would be happy with this pick. This would be like Al Calpone's Vault version 2.0 Edited April 23, 2011 by The Big Cat
maddenboy Posted April 24, 2011 Author Posted April 24, 2011 (edited) Even though I stated in the OP that Cam Jordan wouldnt be a jaw-dropper, since people here on TBD have wanted him for weeks, you guys are still saying Cam Jordan would be a Tyson Alulu type pick. +1, +2, +500, etc. Why? Why would it be a jaw-dropping surprise at this point? I like Jordan too. His swagger in his combine interview seems genuine and manly, borne of a father who played in the NFL and being raised as a man. http://www.californiagoldenblogs.com/2011/2/26/2017850/cam-jordan-press-conference-at-nfl-combine Unlike Newton, whose swagger seems so contrived. Cam Jordan's is "how can I mush a quarterback with every waking breath?" but Cam Newton's is "how can I get drafted high enough to never have to worry about money, in case I end up sucking?" What say you? Edited April 24, 2011 by maddenboy
Phlegm Alley Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Cam Jordan is a real possibility, but if JJ Watt,IMHO, needs to be considered as a top 10 pick and I wouldn't be disappointed if the Bills were to select him at 3. His measurables are off the charts for a man his size and definitely merits consideration over guys like Fairley and Bowers.
White Linen Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 I've been ringing the Cam Jordan bell for a while now as most of you know. Not only do I think he's a possibility at #3, I think he should be.
thebandit27 Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 While I think it's more likely that they'd take Jordan, I'd prefer JJ Watt.
Dragonborn10 Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 JJ Watt... High motor Chris Kelsay ... High motor Both suck or will suck. Just say no. You want a DE from the Big Ten then take Cameron Heyward. I wouldn't take him at 3 but if the Bills trade down to around 8-13 and Cam Jordan is off the board I would take Heyward in a heart beat over Watt.
NoSaint Posted April 24, 2011 Posted April 24, 2011 Even though I stated in the OP that Cam Jordan wouldnt be a jaw-dropper, since people here on TBD have wanted him for weeks, you guys are still saying Cam Jordan would be a Tyson Alulu type pick. +1, +2, +500, etc. Why? Why would it be a jaw-dropping surprise at this point? I like Jordan too. His swagger in his combine interview seems genuine and manly, borne of a father who played in the NFL and being raised as a man. http://www.californiagoldenblogs.com/2011/2/26/2017850/cam-jordan-press-conference-at-nfl-combine Unlike Newton, whose swagger seems so contrived. Cam Jordan's is "how can I mush a quarterback with every waking breath?" but Cam Newton's is "how can I get drafted high enough to never have to worry about money, in case I end up sucking?" What say you? Taking the generally 3rd-4th end at 3 would qualify as surprising. Not saying it would be wrong, but it would qualify as noteworthy. Also reaching by 10 spots is way bigger at 3 than it is later.
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