RuntheDamnBall Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 Lets imagine the projection comes through as stated. Or even nearly close. ( i can see it happening too ) If Bills have a card in hand they should trade back and gather picks. Even if its only to 10 or 11. Some one is badly going to want Evans or Watkins or Mack . I mean i do too. Buts that some nice leverage if we get the calls. Some nice stock this year . and the QBs worth a hoot will be gone Nice scenario could be trading down 1-5 picks and having at least a couple of these guys still available, and picking up another 2nd.
Astrobot Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 Lets imagine the projection comes through as stated. Or even nearly close. ( i can see it happening too ) If Bills have a card in hand they should trade back and gather picks. Even if its only to 10 or 11. Some one is badly going to want Evans or Watkins or Mack . I mean i do too. Buts that some nice leverage if we get the calls. Some nice stock this year . and the QBs worth a hoot will be gone In fact, I maintain that the run on QBs, and even the pre-draft buzz about the QBs, will sieve the talent at several positions of need right to the Bills. Or a trading partner. Baltimore wants a WR, and it's their top offensive need (I've talked with the Baltimore Analyst at DraftTek). They are at #16, and a drop from 9 to 16 is worth their second. Ravens get Sammy Watkins WRF Clemson Bills end up with Jace Amaro TE Texas Tech Shayne Skov ILB Stanford, sliding Kiko Alonso to WLB La'el Collins OG LSU
3rdand12 Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 i wished Watkins. I am quite pleased we get Amaro potentially . I would applaud as a BPA and player of need scored ! Ravens dont wish for Evans ? I expect him to vie for top WR pick too. and M. Lee a bit farther down the line. But another nice player if trading picks. Thanks Bot ! PS i am hoping for the sieving also : ) Sammy Watkins WRF Clemson Yes , i am thinking also this would be rather nice In fact, I maintain that the run on QBs, and even the pre-draft buzz about the QBs, will sieve the talent at several positions of need right to the Bills. Or a trading partner. Baltimore wants a WR, and it's their top offensive need (I've talked with the Baltimore Analyst at DraftTek). They are at #16, and a drop from 9 to 16 is worth their second. Ravens get Sammy Watkins WRF Clemson Bills end up with Jace Amaro TE Texas Tech Shayne Skov ILB Stanford, sliding Kiko Alonso to WLB La'el Collins OG LSU Oops ! What is the ravens second pick ? 48 ?
3rdand12 Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) Nice scenario could be trading down 1-5 picks and having at least a couple of these guys still available, and picking up another 2nd. In a perfect world we might also trade for next years pick. just in case we need the Franchise QB still....oh no I didnt Edited January 7, 2014 by 3rdand12
BADOLBILZ Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 In fact, I maintain that the run on QBs, and even the pre-draft buzz about the QBs, will sieve the talent at several positions of need right to the Bills. Or a trading partner. Baltimore wants a WR, and it's their top offensive need (I've talked with the Baltimore Analyst at DraftTek). They are at #16, and a drop from 9 to 16 is worth their second. Ravens get Sammy Watkins WRF Clemson Bills end up with Jace Amaro TE Texas Tech Shayne Skov ILB Stanford, sliding Kiko Alonso to WLB La'el Collins OG LSU How about the #9 and Stevie Johnson to San Francisco for SF #1, their two #2's and their #3? I'm not a "get rid of Stevie" guy but if you are trying to stack picks San Fran has KC's #2. I'm not assigning a lot of trade value to Stevie really....perhaps they could do that trade without Stevie if the Niners really wanted Watkins(for instance) as they are later picks being acquired in those rounds. But with Woods, Goodwin and Graham all recently drafted....on paper....you have your bookend speed guys and the posession guy. The Bills have made plenty of incorrect "on paper" decisions in the past.....like dumping David Nelson and moving Stevie to the slot. Anyway: The first missing piece in THAT receiving corps is a vertical, pass catching TE to keep safeties honest and open up space on the deep sideline for those two speed receivers. The luxury need in that scenario is that big 6'5" wide out. Neither of which, Stevie is. Maybe Anquan calls it quits this year and they decide to upgrade their receiving corps. Course', if the Niners keep winning those picks become less valuable. Just a thought.
San Jose Bills Fan Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) He's under the radar because Vandy, albeit an SEC school, is usually a punching bag and doesn't usually put 1st round talent out there. Interestingly, former Bills All Pro Will Wolford was a first rounder as was another Commodore O-lineman, Bears draftee Chris Williams. As to the topic, #9 is a great draft position. The Bills can snag the BPA or trade down like last year, to good results. One of Buddy Nix's more irksome values was that he didn't like to move around in the draft. He finally altered his philsophy, unfortunately at first with disastrous results (TJ Graham) and then to better results with the Tavon Austin for EJ Manuel, Kiko Alonso, Marquis Goodwin, and Chris Gragg trade. I'm not dogmatic about things because everything is hypothetical until you're on the clock but in principle, I'm a believer of staying put, or trading down and much less so, trading up. Edited January 7, 2014 by San Jose Bills Fan
BaaadThingsMan Posted January 7, 2014 Posted January 7, 2014 The team needs an impact player at number nine, whether it's a WR/TE or LB it's important that the player can come in and make an impact right away. At this point offense would seem to be the bigger priority but I hope the powers that be keep an open mind and draft accordingly.
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