lets_go_bills Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Well, with Mays going back to USC, he's out. And with Gresham going back to Oklahoma, he's out. And with Maybin declaring, he's in. The Bills can't go DB now, can they? The Bills can't go TE because Pettigrew is a reach, no? Of ocurse we could go ahead and grab Mack, solidifying the C position for ten years. But with one more pass rusher in the mix I think we have a great shot at a real blue chip DE. Whether it be Orakpo, Brown, Maybin, or Hardy. We should end up having our pick of at least a few of them. It almost seems that the Bills have no choice but to address the DE position in round one. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justice Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Well, with Mays going back to USC, he's out. And with Gresham going back to Oklahoma, he's out. And with Maybin declaring, he's in. The Bills can't go DB now, can they? The Bills can't go TE because Pettigrew is a reach, no? Of ocurse we could go ahead and grab Mack, solidifying the C position for ten years. But with one more pass rusher in the mix I think we have a great shot at a real blue chip DE. Whether it be Orakpo, Brown, Maybin, or Hardy. We should end up having our pick of at least a few of them. It almost seems that the Bills have no choice but to address the DE position. Thoughts? It's looking that way. Hopefully nothing but DE's enter the draft so that the Bills will have no choice but to do the right thing and solidify the DE position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I won't believe it until it's confirmed by SKOOBY's highly reliable inside sources.... link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I won't believe it until it's confirmed by SKOOBY's highly reliable inside sources.... link What kinda car does it drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Well, with Mays going back to USC, he's out. And with Gresham going back to Oklahoma, he's out. And with Maybin declaring, he's in. The Bills can't go DB now, can they? The Bills can't go TE because Pettigrew is a reach, no? Of ocurse we could go ahead and grab Mack, solidifying the C position for ten years. But with one more pass rusher in the mix I think we have a great shot at a real blue chip DE. Whether it be Orakpo, Brown, Maybin, or Hardy. We should end up having our pick of at least a few of them. It almost seems that the Bills have no choice but to address the DE position in round one. Thoughts? Good post. Looking at the players that are available in this draft, and our specific needs, I really can't see how we can not go DE in the first. TE is a need, but there isn't going to be one that's worth a #11 pick. Center is a need, but I think I would vomit in my mouth if we took a Center that high. I could perhaps see us taking a LB at 11..that is the only other position that we clearly need to fill. But then again, there's still a lot to be seen with what we do with crowell or in FA. If Brown is there at 11 I think we take him. If he's gone by 11, along with Orapko for sure, then I could see us trying to trade down. If we can't trade down, that's when I could see us drafting a LB that high. One thing that scares me is how much money we currently have tied up in crappy DE's (Denney/Kelsay)...my question to you is as follows: Even though DE is a clear need (in terms of production), do you think that the contracts we have with Denney, Schobel, Kelsay will deter this team from drafting a DE at 11 and paying him the relatively high contract he'll demand? I hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 I won't believe it until it's confirmed by SKOOBY's highly reliable inside sources.... link Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 What kinda car does it drive? a nice red one... link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 a nice red one... link Is the Red Wiggle giving me the finger? Toot! Toot! Chugaluga Big Red Car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizmo6824 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Good post. Looking at the players that are available in this draft, and our specific needs, I really can't see how we can not go DE in the first. TE is a need, but there isn't going to be one that's worth a #11 pick. Center is a need, but I think I would vomit in my mouth if we took a Center that high. I could perhaps see us taking a LB at 11..that is the only other position that we clearly need to fill. But then again, there's still a lot to be seen with what we do with crowell or in FA. If Brown is there at 11 I think we take him. If he's gone by 11, along with Orapko for sure, then I could see us trying to trade down. If we can't trade down, that's when I could see us drafting a LB that high. One thing that scares me is how much money we currently have tied up in crappy DE's (Denney/Kelsay)...my question to you is as follows: Even though DE is a clear need (in terms of production), do you think that the contracts we have with Denney, Schobel, Kelsay will deter this team from drafting a DE at 11 and paying him the relatively high contract he'll demand? I hope not. After seeing the team let go of Tripplett when he under performed. I have a feeling that kelsey is toast, either via trade or release. then they can afford to pay a top rookie DE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 After seeing the team let go of Tripplett when he under performed. I have a feeling that kelsey is toast, either via trade or release. then they can afford to pay a top rookie DE. Tripplett wasn't a high effort captain who tried really hard. Kelsay is the proverbial kid who got picked last to play kickball. He couldn't kick very far, couldnt run very fast, and couldn't field the ball, but he just liked to have fun out there. God I hope they find someone to replace him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thoner7 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Good post. Looking at the players that are available in this draft, and our specific needs, I really can't see how we can not go DE in the first. TE is a need, but there isn't going to be one that's worth a #11 pick. Center is a need, but I think I would vomit in my mouth if we took a Center that high. I could perhaps see us taking a LB at 11..that is the only other position that we clearly need to fill. But then again, there's still a lot to be seen with what we do with crowell or in FA. If Brown is there at 11 I think we take him. If he's gone by 11, along with Orapko for sure, then I could see us trying to trade down. If we can't trade down, that's when I could see us drafting a LB that high. One thing that scares me is how much money we currently have tied up in crappy DE's (Denney/Kelsay)...my question to you is as follows: Even though DE is a clear need (in terms of production), do you think that the contracts we have with Denney, Schobel, Kelsay will deter this team from drafting a DE at 11 and paying him the relatively high contract he'll demand? I hope not. I never liked that reasoning. I dont care how much money is invested where, you need to spend money in areas of weakness. Maybe we can invest more in the DL because we have less invested in the LB, or OL, or WR or where ever. Bottom line is the DL needs improvement, so adress it. On the other hand, with my very optimistic view, I see the Bills drafting in the top 6 next year. As we have no real chance to make the playoffs under Dickie J, I see this as a 2 year rebuilding process. We will be able to take a top DE in 2010. So we can either get two top DE's two consecutive years, or get a 10 year starting center this year, and a top DE next year. I prefer two DE's, but I dont really mind either way. If we can draft a probowl center at 11, that is not a reach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Good post. Looking at the players that are available in this draft, and our specific needs, I really can't see how we can not go DE in the first. TE is a need, but there isn't going to be one that's worth a #11 pick. Center is a need, but I think I would vomit in my mouth if we took a Center that high. I could perhaps see us taking a LB at 11..that is the only other position that we clearly need to fill. But then again, there's still a lot to be seen with what we do with crowell or in FA. If Brown is there at 11 I think we take him. If he's gone by 11, along with Orapko for sure, then I could see us trying to trade down. If we can't trade down, that's when I could see us drafting a LB that high. One thing that scares me is how much money we currently have tied up in crappy DE's (Denney/Kelsay)...my question to you is as follows: Even though DE is a clear need (in terms of production), do you think that the contracts we have with Denney, Schobel, Kelsay will deter this team from drafting a DE at 11 and paying him the relatively high contract he'll demand? I hope not. Or what happens if all of the DE's getting taken early since those other guys didn't declare? Raji or another DT? An LB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Thoughts? It's useless to speculate in January, when half the guys going in the top ten likely won't be the ones being talked about now. There'll be a lot of movement up and down by players between now and April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fewell733 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Well, with Mays going back to USC, he's out. Of ocurse we could go ahead and grab Mack, solidifying the C position for ten years. there are no sure things in the draft. Mack would be an enormous reach at 11 (a bigger reach than Pettigrew) and, at that, Mayock lists him only as the 3rd best center in the draft (for what little that is worth) I think we will go DE unless there was a run in the top-10. If that happens we'll probably go LB - and get a guy like Maulauga, Laurinitis, or Currey if he falls to us, or less likely, a DT. I'd be shocked by anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I think you mean that your opinion is solidifying. That's fair enough. But none of that is evidence of anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsevans Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Maybin may have the speed but is to small and will be manhandled, should have stayed another year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lets_go_bills Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Maybin may have the speed but is to small and will be manhandled, should have stayed another year. I agree. He needs to put on 15-25lbs more. He would have benefitted from one more year in college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Take Maluaga if he is there!No question asked. He is a difference maker, thatswhat we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew026 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Everette Brown or Mauluaga. No if ands or buts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numark Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 LB or C is still a possibility in the 1st round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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