Chandler#81 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 And it was a master stroke in so many ways. Not only did they simply add a few draft picks and still get their QB in round 1 (which all by itself is great), but then they turned around and used the 2nd round pick very well, it appears, in picking up Kiko Alonso. Also, by trading with the Rams, that took Tavon Austin off the board from the division-rival Jets, who desperately needed talent at the skill positions on offense and most certainly had Austin in their plans. And, if there were any Bills fans out there who might have liked to see Austin in a Bills uniform, it seems Buffalo got a comparable, if not better player (if early results are any indication), with Marquise Goodwin in the 3rd round (from same trade with the Rams). Maybe even Chris Gragg (7th rd. pick from Rams) will develop into a contributor one day. Time may prove this to be one of the best trades in team history. In an other time, this would likely be viewed as pure, dumb luck by a Buffalo FO, historically weak in descision making. In an OTHER time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasBB Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 You forgot that going from 8 to 16 for EJ also changes what you pay for that first round QB. Yes, another good point! Excellent point(s) ChasBB. The kind of insight and observations that you would expect professional writers and NFL insider-types to be able to easily deduct. While it's still too early to make any definite conclusions or judgments on these picks and the outcomes, so far it appears the Bills out maneuvered all opponents involved. But I've not seen one national writer or reporter do this kind of work and figure out the true winners and losers of draft day. Oh well, "so far so good," lets hope it continues. Time will tell. Thanks! Yes, only time will tell. In an other time, this would likely be viewed as pure, dumb luck by a Buffalo FO, historically weak in descision making. In an OTHER time.. Understand. Here's to a real front office! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 You forgot that going from 8 to 16 for EJ also changes what you pay for that first round QB. Sure but out of pocket (rounded figures) for 4 year contracts: EJ (9MM) + Woods (4.9) + Alonso (4.5) = $18.4 Tavon Austin #8 pick (12.7) + Woods (4.9) = $17.6 So we spent a bit more coin but incremental per player is not much. I think the Bills came out ahead financially even though they spent a bit more money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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