TSW Mock Draft 2.0 Poll - Who should the Bills take at #27

[John from Riverside]

I went Darnell, right

 

I expected it to be Jack Campbell in real life

[HappyDays]

I think people are overrating Wright. This isn't an elite prospect, like most OL prospects he will likely need some time to adjust his level of play to the pros. So I just don't know what the plan with him is. He plays a non-premium position and like the RT we already have on the roster his foot speed is a concern.

 

This list of players is probably worst case scenario for the Bills. I would take Jack Campbell and know that I have a plug and play starter with athletic upside at the one position where we still have a glaring hole. I think that's what the Bills would do in this scenario if they couldn't find a trade down partner.

[Dan in Owego]

I'm on the Will McDonald train, talk me off the edge lol.

[Dr. Who]

1 minute ago, HappyDays said:

I think people are overrating Wright. This isn't an elite prospect, like most OL prospects he will likely need some time to adjust his level of play to the pros. So I just don't know what the plan with him is. He plays a non-premium position and like the RT we already have on the roster his foot speed is a concern.

 

This list of players is probably worst case scenario for the Bills. I would take Jack Campbell and know that I have a plug and play starter with athletic upside at the one position where we still have a glaring hole. I think that's what the Bills would do in this scenario if they couldn't find a trade down partner.

I think you are overrating Jack Campbell. I know a lot folks feel the same as you about him.

If the mock played out anything like this, I am working a trade up for Dalton Kincaid.

[Virgil]

Upgraded to top 5

[TheBeaneBandit]

I choose Wright, but it was 51/49 Wright vs Gibbs, who I think will be a better pro than he even was in college. He will be a difference maker imo.

[SoCal Deek]

This one is more interesting than the first mock. And if I’m doing the math correctly we are only at 27 and there’s already just ONE player left with a first round rating? Seems to me that ship has sailed then. Take the player at a position of most need and cross your fingers. Based on the list in the poll there are plenty of players to choose from and your chances of picking the ‘right’ one are about as good at throwing a dart on a board, blindfolded.

[DrDawkinstein]

1 minute ago, SoCal Deek said:

This one is more interesting than the first mock. And if I’m doing the math correctly we are only at 27 and there’s already just ONE player left with a first round rating? Seems to me that ship has sailed then. Take the player at a position of most need and cross your fingers. Based on the list in the poll there are plenty of players to choose from and your chances of picking the ‘right’ one are about as good at throwing a dart on a board, blindfolded.

 

This is what Kiper did in the ESPN mock posted today. No 1st rounders left at 27 so he went "open starter spot need" with Simpson as one of the only places on the roster a rookie could play right away.

[OldTimer1960]

38 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Why do you like Brown?  I don’t understand 

🤷🏻‍♂️

I still have hope for Brrown with a healthy offseason, but I would still take Darnell Wright.  If Brown is healthy and playing well, then you’d put Wright in at a G spot.

[SoCal Deek]

Just now, DrDawkinstein said:

 

This is what Kiper did in the ESPN mock posted today. No 1st rounders left at 27 so he went "open starter spot need" with Simpson as one of the only places on the roster a rookie could play right away.

I may be wrong but I’ve always figured an Offensive Guard should be able to start right away and would certainly be an every down guy. I’d love to get a couple of young guards who’d cheaply anchor the middle of the line for the remainder of Josh’s contract. It’s not flashy but it’s a solid investment. 

[HappyDays]

7 minutes ago, Dr. Who said:

I think you are overrating Jack Campbell.

 

I believe he's a player that would normally go in the top 10 of the 2nd round, but could get pushed to the end of the 1st round because it's a weak class.

 

If Jalin Hyatt was on the board I might take him over Campbell but that's not an option here.

 

Personally I'm crossing my fingers we do something like Campbell or Mazi Smith in the 1st round, then immediately announce a trade for DeAndre Hopkins.

[DJB]

13 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

I think people are overrating Wright. This isn't an elite prospect, like most OL prospects he will likely need some time to adjust his level of play to the pros. So I just don't know what the plan with him is. He plays a non-premium position and like the RT we already have on the roster his foot speed is a concern.

 

This list of players is probably worst case scenario for the Bills. I would take Jack Campbell and know that I have a plug and play starter with athletic upside at the one position where we still have a glaring hole. I think that's what the Bills would do in this scenario if they couldn't find a trade down partner.

 

The game has changed to a much more pass happy league, I don’t particularly like seeing RT “Is not a premium position”.

 

Thats archaic to me. 
 

Oline is critical in todays NFL. We need to protect the franchise 

[The Jokeman]

Give me Sanders, helps at MLB and maybe pass rush. 

[Dr. Who]

2 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

 

I believe he's a player that would normally go in the top 10 of the 2nd round, but could get pushed to the end of the 1st round because it's a weak class.

 

If Jalin Hyatt was on the board I might take him over Campbell but that's not an option here.

 

Personally I'm crossing my fingers we do something like Campbell or Mazi Smith in the 1st round, then immediately announce a trade for DeAndre Hopkins.

I like Mazi Smith better than Campbell. Some fella was speculating Oliver might get traded to clear up cap room to facilitate adding Hopkins. If that happens, I think Smith becomes a real possibility. I am not desperate about MLB, so those who are will think my priorities are out of whack. (In this respect I am somewhat like those irritating folks who are content with Gabe Davis, only on the other side of the ball.) I'd be willing to sign a vet FA stop gap like Myles Jack after the draft and see if Spector is up to the job. I also suspect there is a scheme change that may alter how we employ the position.

 

If the Hopkins scenario plays out the way you speculate and they go Smith in the first, I prefer Darnell Washington and Matthew Bergeron as second round targets. I'd trade up for Washington.

[Augie]

1 hour ago, mannc said:

Run to the podium!

 

We sent Rich Eisen. Tactical error. We can pick again later. 

[Virgil]

22 minutes ago, DJB said:

 

The game has changed to a much more pass happy league, I don’t particularly like seeing RT “Is not a premium position”.

 

Thats archaic to me. 
 

Oline is critical in todays NFL. We need to protect the franchise 

 

Exactly.  The Eagles and Chiefs had two of the best offensive lines in the league last year.  It made their QB's, RB's, and WR's better.  

I've said it before, overhaul the Offensive line and watch the rest of our current skill players get better.  

[Sammy Watkins' Rib]

Write in:

 

Darnell Washington. 

[Dr. Who]

1 minute ago, Sammy Watkins' Rib said:

Write in:

 

Darnell Washington. 

I think this is actually a pretty strong possibility.

[stinky finger]

Gotta get this Wright 😑

[Virgil]

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