Kuile Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 From ESPN Insider. If this is the order (it likely won't be), the Bills will have a lot of talented options. Those wanting a WR will like this list. 10. Leon Hall, CB, Michigan (5-11, 193) | previous: 3 Tough customer who also shows very good anticipation and awareness in coverage. Hall leads the Wolverines with three interceptions. 11. LaRon Landry, DB, LSU (6-1½, 205) | previous: 6 Four-year starter who has proven to be Mr. Reliable throughout his career. Landry lead LSU with 42 solo tackles. 12. Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville (6-1½, 298) | previous: 5 A four-year veteran, and he is only 19 years old. Okoye is quick and explosive and goes all-out on every play. He is not only good at eating up space but also gets good penetration into the backfield. He's second on the Cardinals in both sacks and tackles for loss. 13. Jeff Samardzija, WR, Notre Dame (6-4½, 215) | previous: 10 Super hands and concentration with outstanding speed-to-size ratio. He caught a touchdown pass in the final five games of the season. *14. Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC (6-4, 210) | previous: UR Has the size and natural pass receiving skills to create mismatches against smaller CB's. Also has better quickness out of his break than people give him credit for. *15. Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee (6-2½, 210) | previous: UR Came through with a number of highlight film type "wow" plays this season. If he runs well at the Combine, Meachem could elevate his draft position in the weeks leading up to the draft. 16. Tony Ugoh, OT, Arkansas (6-5, 308) | previous: 9 Ugoh's stock has been rising all year to the point where he's one of the more intriguing senior prospects in the nation. *17. Charles Johnson, DE, Georgia (6-2, 280) | previous: UR Shows natural pass rush skills and his workout numbers should be eye catching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketch Soland Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Marv is going to pull a WTF and draft someone no one expects at 12. It's his new MO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 13. Jeff Samardzija, WR, Notre Dame (6-4½, 215) | previous: 10Super hands and concentration with outstanding speed-to-size ratio. He caught a touchdown pass in the final five games of the season. Thanks. It does sound like we'll have some good choices at 12, but won't be so high up that our rookie gets an insane contract. (Crazy pay, yes; insane no ) By the way, what is a good speed to size ratio? 2:1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Marv is going to pull a WTF and draft someone no one expects at 12. It's his new MO. Yeah and they will make an impact........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 13. Jeff Samardzija, WR, Notre Dame (6-4½, 215) | previous: 10Super hands and concentration with outstanding speed-to-size ratio. He caught a touchdown pass in the final five games of the season. I thought he was playing professional baseball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I thought he was playing professional baseball He was drafted by the Cubs... ESPN Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 13. Jeff Samardzija, WR, Notre Dame (6-4½, 215) | previous: 10Super hands and concentration with outstanding speed-to-size ratio. He caught a touchdown pass in the final five games of the season. I thought he was playing professional baseball He was drafted by the Cubs... ESPN Article don't tell anybody, but Samardzija is a white. shhhhhhhhhhhh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 11. LaRon Landry, DB, LSU (6-1½, 205) | previous: 6Four-year starter who has proven to be Mr. Reliable throughout his career. Landry lead LSU with 42 solo tackles. I like the description and size of this guy...not that it really means anything. Edit: Crap...didn't realize he was a FS. We don't need that ...especially in the 1st round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyT Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 don't tell anybody, but Samardzija is a white. shhhhhhhhhhhh... And ugly as sin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortured Soul Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 From ESPN Insider. If this is the order (it likely won't be), the Bills will have a lot of talented options. Those wanting a WR will like this list. 12. Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville (6-1½, 298) | previous: 5 A four-year veteran, and he is only 19 years old. Okoye is quick and explosive and goes all-out on every play. He is not only good at eating up space but also gets good penetration into the backfield. He's second on the Cardinals in both sacks and tackles for loss. This is my pick. Hey Kuile, who does McShay have us taking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 from that list: i like okoye best. if we dont sign clements, i like hall best. if both are gone by 12, i like Samardzija. but i think hes playin baseball. plus, if he came to the bills id have to type his name over and over on the board. yuck. 12 is a tricky spot. its a good spot, like others have mentioned, cause we get good talent for a better cost. but maybe if the top guys from our needs are gone we trade down?... even though that goes against Marv's draft strategy from last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 What, no LBs in that group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 12. Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville (6-1½, 298) | previous: 5 A four-year veteran, and he is only 19 years old. Okoye is quick and explosive and goes all-out on every play. He is not only good at eating up space but also gets good penetration into the backfield. He's second on the Cardinals in both sacks and tackles for loss. For my money this would be the pick.... He isn't just good now.....he is young and has room to improve.... This looks like the type of player that the bills would covet.....he gets penetration so they dont have to go away from their tampa 2 concept...but he is also a run clogger...... Get our OG through free agency....and the team has been improved dramatically.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king bucko Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 How the hell do you play 4 years of college ball and only be 19 years old? Samardawhatever will fall into the 2nd round after the combine. I don't have anything to back that up, it's just a feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 12. Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville (6-1½, 298) | previous: 5A four-year veteran, and he is only 19 years old. Okoye is quick and explosive and goes all-out on every play. He is not only good at eating up space but also gets good penetration into the backfield. He's second on the Cardinals in both sacks and tackles for loss. For my money this would be the pick.... He isn't just good now.....he is young and has room to improve.... This looks like the type of player that the bills would covet.....he gets penetration so they dont have to go away from their tampa 2 concept...but he is also a run clogger...... Get our OG through free agency....and the team has been improved dramatically.... I agree, as long as we can find a good MLB in free agency. Terdell Sands is a good run stuffer available through FA. Ian Scott will be a FA. Point is it may be easier to find a DT in free agency and take Patrick Willis or Paul Poz in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNRed Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 13. Jeff Samardzija, WR, Notre Dame (6-4½, 215) | previous: 10Super hands and concentration with outstanding speed-to-size ratio. He caught a touchdown pass in the final five games of the season. This is definitely the guy. And I base that entirely on the fact that his name is going to look friggin' awesome on the back of a jersey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obie_wan Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 This is definitely the guy. And I base that entirely on the fact that his name is going to look friggin' awesome on the back of a jersey. just what we need - a slow white guy who doesn't like contact. not to mention he would rather be a baseball player. there is zero chance that Marv will pick this guy on day 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 This is definitely the guy. And I base that entirely on the fact that his name is going to look friggin' awesome on the back of a jersey. I think Jarrett's name looks better see my avatar and personal photo for a comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuile Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 Here, by request, is Espn's McShay's mock Draft: Much will change in the coming months, as underclassmen officially declare and players take part in postseason all-star games, individual workouts and the scouting combine, but here is our initial first-round mock for the 2007 NFL draft: x -- Still to be determined by coin flip y -- Still to be determined by playoffs + -- Underclassman 1. Oakland Raiders (2-14) Projected pick: +JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU Russell vs. Brady Quinn? Let the great debate begin. Most teams have Quinn ahead of Russell, but Raiders owner Al Davis could fall in love with Russell's size and deep arm. 2. Detroit (3-13) Projected pick: Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame The Lions will be stoked if Quinn falls to them at No. 2. Wouldn't it be great, though, if Matt Millen takes another wide receiver (Calvin Johnson) with this pick? 3t. x-Cleveland (4-12) Projected pick: +Alan Branch, DT, Michigan The Browns want Russell with this pick, but they'll settle for a 330-pound playmaker to help solidify Romeo Crennel's three-man defensive front. 3t. x-Tampa Bay (4-12) Projected pick: +Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech The Bucs have other more pressing needs, but coach Jon Gruden can't pass on the draft's most dynamic offensive weapon. 5. Arizona (5-11) Projected pick: Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin As usual, the Cardinals are a prime candidate to trade down. They should get lots of bidders if Thomas -- the only elite offensive lineman in this class -- is still available. 6. Washington (5-11) Projected pick: Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson Adams is a no-brainer for a Redskins defense that set a team record for the fewest sacks in a season (19) in 2006. 7. Minnesota (6-10) Projected pick: +Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas It's hard to believe the Vikings still need defensive end help, but Erasmus James suffered a season-ending injury in the opener and Kenechi Udeze failed to notch a sack. Anderson is the complete package physically and he should capitalize on 13.5 sacks as a junior in 2006. 8. Houston (6-10) Projected pick: +Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma Peterson is expected to make his decision to bolt for the NFL in the next few days. Drafting Peterson here would help to overshadow the Texans' colossal mistake of passing on Reggie Bush with the top overall pick last year. 9. Miami (6-10) Projected pick: Leon Hall, CB, Michigan The Dolphins could consider QB Brian Brohm with this pick, but they also could go the free-agency route in order to get short-term relief. Hall would be a good value here and would help upgrade a patchwork secondary. 10. Atlanta (7-9) Projected pick: LaRon Landry, S, LSU Landry is a ball-hawk free safety who would instantly upgrade the athleticism of the Falcons secondary. 11. San Francisco (7-9) Projected pick: +Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU Dorsey might not fall this far, but the 49ers certainly wouldn't protest such a scenario. Dorsey is a disruptive force as a one-gap penetrating interior lineman. 12. Buffalo (7-9) Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville Projected pick: The Bills have more pressing needs, including cornerback and middle linebacker. However, Okoye is a fast-rising 19-year-old with great potential. 13. St. Louis (8-8) Projected pick: Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska Carriker, a quick and powerful 290-pound defensive end, could be a good complement opposite DE Leonard Little. 14. Carolina (8-8) Projected pick: +Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville The Panthers need help at middle linebacker, left tackle, safety and tight end, but it also might be time to address life after QB Jake Delhomme. If Brohm elects to leave school early, he should be taken somewhere between picks No. 10 and 20. 15. Pittsburgh (8-8) Projected pick: Quentin Moses, DE/OLB, Georgia Moses' stock is dropping after a subpar senior year, but it will spike once he works out at the combine next month. 16. Green Bay (8-8) Projected pick: +Marshawn Lynch, RB, Cal QB Brett Favre could help maximize Lynch's explosiveness and versatility if they're working in the same backfield in 2007. 17. Jacksonville (8-8) Projected pick: +Ted Ginn Jr., WR/RS, Ohio State Ginn Jr. has a tough decision to make after injuring his ankle in the first quarter of the BCS title game. Assuming he turns pro, the Jaguars could use his speed. Despite spending first-round picks on the position in 2004 (Reggie Williams) and 2005 (Matt Jones), no Jaguar finished in the NFL's top 50 in catches. 18. Cincinnati (8-8) Projected pick: Tank Tyler, DT, N.C. State Tyler had a monster season as a senior, and his combination of power and quickness would help upgrade the Bengals' ailing defensive front. 19. Tennessee (8-8) Projected pick: +Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC Jarrett is a dynamic playmaker with extraordinary hand-eye coordination, but he might not run well enough to land a spot in the top 15. However, the former Trojans receiver could make quite a team with the former Longhorns quarterback (Vince Young) in Tennessee. 20. N.Y. Giants (8-8) Projected pick: +Darrelle Revis, CB, Pittsburgh The Giants must upgrade their cover-corner situation, and Revis displays the athleticism and ball skills to fit their needs. Revis will compete for the second cornerback taken behind Hall in this year's class. 21. Denver (9-7) Projected pick: Daymeion Hughes, CB, Cal The tragic passing of Darrent Williams will force the Broncos to re-evaluate their personnel needs this offseason. 22. Dallas (9-7) Projected pick: +Reggie Nelson, S, Florida Nelson, a speedy center fielder with excellent ball skills, would provide an ideal complement next to hard-hitting S Roy Williams. 23. Kansas City (9-7) Projected pick: +Sidney Rice, WR, South Carolina Rice's draft stock could fluctuate greatly depending on his postseason workouts. Assuming he grades out as a late first-round prospect, the Chiefs would welcome his pass-catching services on the perimeter. 24. y-New England (from Seattle) Projected pick: +Jarvis Moss, DE/OLB, Florida Moss is an undersized pass-rushing end who would fit well as an outside linebacker in the Patriots' 3-4 defensive scheme. Plus, Bill Belichick obviously has a thing for Gators players. 25. y-N.Y. Jets (10-6) Projected pick: Kenny Irons, RB, Auburn Irons' draft stock is plummeting after a disappointing senior campaign. However, don't be surprised if he works his way back into the first round by running well and checking out physically at next month's combine. The Jets might be desperate enough to take a gamble. 26. y-New Orleans (10-6) Projected pick: Marcus McCauley, CB, Fresno State The Saints need lots of help on defense, and selecting McCauley would be a step in the right direction. McCauley is raw but he's also a 6-foot-1 cornerback with 4.3-second speed in the 40-yard dash. 27. y-Philadelphia (10-6) Projected pick: +Lawrence Timmons, OLB, Florida State Timmons is unpolished, but he's a big hitter with great speed for his size. 28. y-New England (12-4) Projected pick: Jeff Samardzija, WR, Notre Dame Samardzija could easily slip out of the first round due to his desire to play both baseball (Cubs) and football professionally. The Patriots should be "in the know" thanks to their old buddy Charlie Weis. 29. y-Indianapolis (12-4) Projected pick: Patrick Willis, ILB, Ole Miss The Colts' run defense was abysmal during the regular season, so drafting a one-man wrecking crew like Willis makes a lot of sense with this pick. Willis notched 265 tackles during his final three seasons at Ole Miss. 30. y-Chicago (13-3) Projected pick: Levi Brown, OT, Penn State Brown could slip after a disappointing senior season, but it's still tough to find a tackle with his combination of size and agility. 31. y-Baltimore (13-3) Projected pick: LaMarr Woodley, DE/OLB, Michigan The Ravens could use a youth influx at linebacker, and Woodley would be a good fit thanks to his experience playing in a similar hybrid 3-4/4-3 defensive scheme at Michigan. 32. y-San Diego (14-2) Projected pick: Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU A young weapon like Bowe at wide receiver could take an already-potent Chargers offense to the next level. 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Kuile Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 Man, Amobi Okoye would be such a gusty pick, but I sort of like it. He is so young, so that means he could really be molded by precise coaching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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