Herb62 Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 Meh...it might mean something, and it might not. It's worth noting that Nix is very character-driven, so the fact that both Reiff and Floyd have had off-field incidents may take them off his board completely (if he's super-staunch about it). Or it could be that they're playing things really close to the vest. Or they might already have a good feel for those guys, so they don't need to bring them in. Or it could be that they just don't like the players. Just a lot of conjecture out there right now. Good news is that we'll find out in 8 days. What off the field issues has Reiff had?
JohnC Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2012/4/18/2957136/2012-nfl-draft-buffalo-bills-pre-draft-visitors-full-list#storyjump "The full list is after the jump, but here above the fold, we're going to talk about some guys that did not make visits. The two big names, obviously, are Iowa offensive tackle Riley Reiff and Notre Dame wide receiver Michael Floyd. In terms of mock draft picks for the Bills, these two guys combined probably comprise at least four out of every five predictions. It's probably more than that. Yet neither came through the doors at One Bills Drive, nor will they. The only reason we bring up who didn't visit the team is the fact that both of the team's first-round picks under GM Buddy Nix - Clemson running back C.J. Spiller and Alabama defensive lineman Marcell Dareus - made pre-draft visits with the club. It's a trend that may ultimately prove meaningless, but it's definitely worth noting." From reading all of Nix's quotes, it sounds like the Bills would like to draft a Left Tackle, a WR in the build of Calvin Johnson, a WR in the mold of Roscoe Parrish (minus the fragile body), an OLB, two CB's, and a QB (if a QB they want is on the board when it's the Bills turn at the podium). Don't expect the Bills to trade up, as Nix does not like to give up draft picks, but don't be surprised to see the Bills trade back to gain more picks. The Bills will take the BPA at #10 (if they don't trade down). Nix will not reach for a player, as he stated would set the team back 3 to 4 years (wish Donahoe and Marv Levy took this approach). We've got less than two weeks to go until draft day. While we know what positions Buddy Nix plans on addressing in the draft, it's anyone's guess what round these positions will be filled in. The radio attachment is from a WGR interview with Greg Gabriel who was the head personnel man for the Bears. He made a comment that he ranked Reiff as the next best LT after Kalis. He also made some interestng comments about Floyd. The interview was relatively short and it was very informative. http://www.wgr550.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=5802474
Jerry Jabber Posted April 18, 2012 Author Posted April 18, 2012 The radio attachment is from a WGR interview with Greg Gabriel who was the head personnel man for the Bears. He made a comment that he ranked Reiff as the next best LT after Kalis. He also made some interestng comments about Floyd. The interview was relatively short and it was very informative. http://www.wgr550.com/topic/play_window.php?audioType=Episode&audioId=5802474 Thanks John!
JohnC Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 Thanks John! You are welcome. There seems to be a consensus from outside analysts that Riley Reiff is the second best LT and would be a good pick for Buffalo. If our scouts believe that Cordy Glenn would be their favored LT I would hope that they would move done before selecting him. I have the same wish if Martin is our favored LT. http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/mock-drafts?module=HP11_cp
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