BEAST MODE BABY! Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) I think every team would play 8-9 in the box and stuff our run. Our Wrs would still suck and our qb is still fitz. I'd be happy to have him as I think he'll be a stud, but he wouldn't be the ideal pick imo, considering just how bad our WRs and pass rushers are You're assuming if we did take DeCastro in the 1st that A) we wouldn't pick up a receiver in free agency and B) we wouldn't draft one in rounds 2 through 7. I think both of those are silly assumptions. Edited February 27, 2012 by BEAST MODE BABY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 It would make our interior the best in the league but its already pretty good. Even when we are missing one of our top 3, Rhinehart is a fine player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 1330386152[/url]' post='2390554']You're assuming if we did take DeCastro in the 1st that A) we wouldn't pick up a receiver in free agency and B) we wouldn't draft one in rounds 2 through 7. I think both of those are silly assumptions. It's an assumption based on his post. He said grab DeCastro and draft defense the rest of the way assuming we resign Stevie. So no, it's not silly based his post. It's also not silly to assume we don't pay another Wr decent money via FA if we resign Stevie. How many times have you seen us pay for a FA Wr? TO, Quinn Early....am I missing anyone else? Not silly in the least Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 It would make our interior the best in the league but its already pretty good. Even when we are missing one of our top 3, Rhinehart is a fine player But who is a preferable pick? I agree we need OT, DE, LB, and WR more than a G, but with a few exceptions the quality of player available at those postions isn't clearly superior to what's available in 2-5. who at those postions is worth #10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 The Senator oncurs wholeheartedly - as previously stated, I would have no problem at all with DeCastro at #10... link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnbillsbacker Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Considering that the bills will not reach for a DE maybe it is possible they will select DeCastro. I still think they may take a DE, but it will depend on who is taken with picks 1-9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 The more I think about him at 10 the more I like it. If they resign Bell then they have three tackles, Decastro and Levitre at Guard, and Wood, Rhinehart and Urbik to play center and provide depth. No need to rush Wood back - PUP list will give his knee more time to heal. This could be a very good line for a long time. Then draft defense the rest of the way(assuming they resign or tag Stevie). I think Pears is in their plans, as is Hairston and maybe even Jasper. Bell-------Levitre---------Wood----------DeCastro----------Pears Hairston---Urbik----------Colin Brown----Jasper------------Rinehardt The other scenario is, what if Levitre at LT was next to DeCastro at LG? Could we run better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 In Buddy Nix's interview today with Chris Brown, he said that the Bills have 3 basic needs… one of which they will fill with their first pick. Does anyone want to bet that offensive guard is not one of those needs? Is it probable that Nix was referring to pass rusher, wide receiver, or cornerback… or possibly offensive tackle? Jeezus… get a grip people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 In Buddy Nix's interview today with Chris Brown, he said that the Bills have 3 basic needs… one of which they will fill with their first pick. Does anyone want to bet that offensive guard is not one of those needs? Is it probable that Nix was referring to pass rusher, wide receiver, or cornerback… or possibly offensive tackle? What is probable is that we'll find out Buddy's plans on April 26th! GO BILLSSS!!!! "I expect to win every game." - Chan Gailey 19 and 0 baby!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Cthulhu Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I thought I heard somewhere that Decastro might get converted to RT by whoever ends up drafting him. Anyone else? I guess it makes sense if you spend top 15 money to draft a guard. Buffalo already has a good interior line and a RT in the making though, so I'd expect the Bills to pass on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I don't think moving Levitre to LT makes us better. If anything, the line would be Hairston / Levitre / Wood / DeCastro / Pears. I personally like the DeCastro potential pick because if Wood gets hurt again they can move Urbik to center and not really miss a beat. And I think they resign Bell...just my feeling. Unless they really think something of Mike Jasper. Then the chances of DeCastro are lower. I'm so with yo on this. I hope Bell is resigned, then you'll have Bell,Lev,Wood,Decastro,Pears with Hariston(Sp),Urbick and Rhino as depth. I would like to see Jasper in some preseason games at right guard. If we do this, we are strong up the middle on offense and defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Do you realize no guard has EVER been picked top 10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) Do you realize no guard has EVER been picked top 10? John Hannah was. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hannah_(American_football) Edited March 2, 2012 by Bill from NYC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 John Hannah was. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hannah_(American_football) Ah, good catch. The guy was drafted a decade before I was born. My bad. But I'm sure today's NFL is exactly the same as it was in 1973. Look, he seems like a really good player. But is drafting a guard when we have a really good one and a very servicable one really going to make us better? NO has 2 of the best guards in the NFL and they seem like they are going to let them walk. I think where I bump heads with you Bill is that I believe the game has changed quite a bit. I agree 100% with building a dominant defensive line and then filling in the pieces. However, because it is a pass first league, corners, safties, tight ends, and receivers have more value than ever before. I also believe the days of a LT being the 2nd most important position on offense are long gone. The best LTs in the NFL play on garbage football teams. As much as we try to discount the job the Bills' oline did this year, it is pretty much the norm in the NFL to spread the field and rely on quick passes. IMO, upgrading the oline really isn't going to have much impact on W-L. That said, I'd rather them draft a guy they could be a franchise LT than force drafting a DE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Do you realize no guard has EVER been picked top 10? Vince Wilfork and Haloti Ngata would like to keep it that way.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I think where I bump heads with you Bill is that I believe the game has changed quite a bit. I agree 100% with building a dominant defensive line and then filling in the pieces. However, because it is a pass first league, corners, safties, tight ends, and receivers have more value than ever before. I also believe the days of a LT being the 2nd most important position on offense are long gone. The best LTs in the NFL play on garbage football teams. As much as we try to discount the job the Bills' oline did this year, it is pretty much the norm in the NFL to spread the field and rely on quick passes. IMO, upgrading the oline really isn't going to have much impact on W-L. That said, I'd rather them draft a guy they could be a franchise LT than force drafting a DE. I am not in favor of drafting DeCastro. Would I be if I somehow knew that he would be as good as John Hannah? Probably, but that is a huge reach. The Bills OL, as much as I have complained about it for well over a decade, is not as bad as it was. In fact, I was thinking of devoting a post to rating them position by position. There are still question marks imo, but OG doesn't look so bad. As to where you and I differ, is wrt defensive style. I like attack defenses. Watching Aaron Schobel drop back into pass coverage used to turn my stomach. I want the Bills to be aggressive on offense and defense. They have a HUGE hole at LB. They need pass rush from the DEs, and LT is still a question mark, which could soon get worse if Bell signs on with another team. Levy/Jauron would have looked at this and signed a defensive back. I hope Nix doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjmac Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 All this talk of DeCastro being oour first pick make me wonder...why not re-sign Rinehart, start him, draft Adams with our ist pci, and Brandon Washington of Miami with our second. He can play C, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 But is drafting a guard when we have a really good one and a very servicable one really going to make us better? NO has 2 of the best guards in the NFL and they seem like they are going to let them walk. Actually only one of them is a free agent but yes, the Saints have two great guards. And both of them were converted from tackle. Does everyone get it? Vince Wilfork and Haloti Ngata would like to keep it that way.... I'd bet money that those guys have zero idea who DeCastro is and that they really don't care about guys who've never played a down of NFL football. Be real. If you love DeCastro that's great but the silliness… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnbillsbacker Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 All this talk of DeCastro being oour first pick make me wonder...why not re-sign Rinehart, start him, draft Adams with our ist pci, and Brandon Washington of Miami with our second. He can play C, too. Or why not resign Bell and draft one of the best guard prospects ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjmac Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Or why not resign Bell and draft one of the best guard prospects ever. Resign Bell and count on him staying healthy? Not a risk I'm willing to take. I want to resign Rinehart and start him. Draft Adams. Draft Washington in Rd 2 so he can back up Wood. Can DeCastro play C? And before you mention Urbik, remember he's on IR, too. So we have an OL potentially looking like this: Starters: Adams Levitre Wood Rinehart Pears Reserves Bell Washington Urbik Hairston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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