ChevyVanMiller Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 Mock Draft Bills move back and pick WR Devin Thomas It's rare when you find a mock that speculates on trades. It seems reasonable that, considering what the Bills need and where they pick, a trade back could happen. Do you like the scenario that they have here?
BeastMode54 Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 I would love the trade down, just not sure if Thomas should be our guy. I wouldn't be disappointed, but I think Sweed is the more complete player and has a little more size. Devin Thomas on film, however, looks like a beast who can take a hit over the middle and isn't afraid of contact
Huuuge Bills Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 I would love the trade down, just not sure if Thomas should be our guy. I wouldn't be disappointed, but I think Sweed is the more complete player and has a little more size. Devin Thomas on film, however, looks like a beast who can take a hit over the middle and isn't afraid of contact Ditto.
ChevyVanMiller Posted April 15, 2008 Author Posted April 15, 2008 Do you think a 3rd is enough to move back?
San-O Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 Do you think a 3rd is enough to move back? Warning: The words "value" and "reach" are mentioned in this post. Proceed with caution. It's an mid round third pick. Does seem a little light per the value chart, but if the Bills get get the guy they really want, seems like a good value instead of having to reach.
lets_go_bills Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 I've been an advocate of the trade down with Minny for a while now. It just makes so much sense. They can grab Harvey, we get our WR plus an extra third.
Astrobot Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 That just happened in the DraftTek mock. http://www.drafttek.com/2008Corr1.html I traded down with Minnesota, picked up their 3rd rounder, they drafted Harvey. I plan to draft Sweed, but I will check in with TSW first. Astrobot Bills Correspondent www.DraftTek.com
KOKBILLS Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 I love it! Me too! Best of both worlds...Get an extra Pick and The Guy I want anyway...
KOKBILLS Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 That just happened in the DraftTek mock. http://www.drafttek.com/2008Corr1.html I traded down with Minnesota, picked up their 3rd rounder, they drafted Harvey. I plan to draft Sweed, but I will check in with TSW first. Astrobot Bills Correspondent www.DraftTek.com I like Sweed...But I like Thomas more...Sweed is definitely the safer Pick...I think if they both reach their potential Thomas will be the better Player by more than just a little...
Astrobot Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 I like Sweed...But I like Thomas more...Sweed is definitely the safer Pick...I think if they both reach their potential Thomas will be the better Player by more than just a little... I'll put up a poll when the schedule posts have settled down. I think I'll be on the clock tomorrow morning with the Bills' pick. My Plan: The Bills #11 for the Vikes' #17, and extra 3rd Rounder (#73). 1 #17----Limas Sweed WR- Texas 2 #42----Martellus Bennett TE - Texas A&M 3 #72----Antwaun Molden - CB - E Ky (may still go Charles Godfrey here) 3 #73----Mike McGlynn RG - Pgh 4 #111---Andre Fluellen DT - FSU 4 #132---Owen Schmitt FB- WVU 5 #138---Ezra Butler OLB- Nevada (quick for size, nasty) 6 #170---Orlando Skandrick CB - Boise – (May be a Safety) 7 #202---Rudolph Hardie DE - Howard 7 #210---Fernando Velasco OC - Georgia 7 #251---Darrell Strong TE-Pittsburgh UDFA's: Marcus Henry, WR KS, Derek Lokey DT- Texas Marcus Howard DE - Ga Dennis Keyes FS -UCLA Kennard Cox CB Pitt Jehuu Caulcrick FB MichSt Kelin Johnson FS -Ga Jalen Parmele RB - Toledo Chad Hall RB Air Force Paul Smith QB – Tulsa
BuffaloBilliever Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 Here's my question on how a reach is a reach then... So, to move back, we should get value for (in this scenario) passing up 3 lineman, a HB, an OLB and a DE just to get the guy we need, when we wouldn't take 4 of those anyway? So... other than to get an extra draft pick, what is the point of trading back and possibly losing out on the prospect in case another team "reaches?"
BuffaloBilliever Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 I'll put up a poll when the schedule posts have settled down.I think I'll be on the clock tomorrow morning with the Bills' pick. My Plan: The Bills #11 for the Vikes' #17, and extra 3rd Rounder (#73). 1 #17----Limas Sweed WR- Texas 2 #42----Martellus Bennett TE - Texas A&M 3 #72----Antwaun Molden - CB - E Ky (may still go Charles Godfrey here) 3 #73----Mike McGlynn RG - Pgh 4 #111---Andre Fluellen DT - FSU 4 #132---Owen Schmitt FB- WVU 5 #138---Ezra Butler OLB- Nevada (quick for size, nasty) 6 #170---Orlando Skandrick CB - Boise – (May be a Safety) 7 #202---Rudolph Hardie DE - Howard 7 #210---Fernando Velasco OC - Georgia 7 #251---Darrell Strong TE-Pittsburgh UDFA's: Marcus Henry, WR KS, Derek Lokey DT- Texas Marcus Howard DE - Ga Dennis Keyes FS -UCLA Kennard Cox CB Pitt Jehuu Caulcrick FB MichSt Kelin Johnson FS -Ga Jalen Parmele RB - Toledo Chad Hall RB Air Force Paul Smith QB – Tulsa Wow, that would easily make me the happiest Bills fan known to man. Glad someone else saw Ezra Butler play, and I watched Darrell Strong play too, great players.
COACH85 Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 If Devin Thomas is their man and who they are targeting, I would love to trade down as long as we don't lose out on Thomas. I'm just not sold on the other WR's when compared to Thomas and his all around potential/strength/speed/size/hands/etc.... Mock Draft Bills move back and pick WR Devin Thomas It's rare when you find a mock that speculates on trades. It seems reasonable that, considering what the Bills need and where they pick, a trade back could happen. Do you like the scenario that they have here?
Astrobot Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 If Devin Thomas is their man and who they are targeting, I would love to trade down as long as we don't lose out on Thomas. I'm just not sold on the other WR's when compared to Thomas and his all around potential/strength/speed/size/hands/etc.... Great Comment! That in fact might be what happens in our DraftTek Correspondent's mock. http://www.drafttek.com/2008Corr1.html If I am targeting ONE player at #17 after trading down with the Vikings, I may get stung on that one. Denver just might take Devin Thomas with the 15th pick. I know that Detroit, Carolina, and Chicago are really intent on a OT, so Denver (who wants OT, WR, DT) and Arizona (who likes RB) are my obstacles to getting Thomas. However, if I am content with one of 2 or 3 WR's, I'll be happy. Especially when I'm drafting twice in Round 3.
gus2378 Posted April 15, 2008 Posted April 15, 2008 I can't speak to Thomas in this regard, but my boss is very close with the Texas program and Limas Sweed is apparently a lazy ass ... last thing we need is another dog like Mike Williams from that program.
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