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Both DTs will be on the board at 9. Bills will draft neither

Posted this in other mock draft thread...reposting here since this thread is all about the first round pick: We wont be drafting a DT at 9. I do think they could target Simmons in the 2nd or possible small trade up from our 2nd to get him. But they wont take DT at 9 IMO. Beane is going to first try and trade down. If not successful, I believe its going to be Edge, DK, or TJ at the 9th pick and I suspect it may become more clear which way as the draft nears. Beane invested a good pick in Harrison to literally to succeed Kyle. And he resigned Jordan for competition. Beane is going to add another DT through FA and/or draft without question, but I dont feel like he isn't as "panicked" about the DT position as some posters seem to think he will be. When he makes his board, I believe EDGE and a weapon or OL for Allen will have higher favor with the 9th pick. I have a pretty good track record with these feelings too, check my post history about these kinds of things last year even. Some examples of what I kept saying all during the CFB season and offseason leading up to the draft where everyone kept saying I was crazy. Baker would be one of first 2 QBs taken and was the best QB prospect in the draft when people kept telling me he wouldn't go higher than the 2nd Giants would not take a QB at 2 Broncos would not take a QB at 5 We do not need to get into the top 5 to get a QB as only 2 would go there Rosen would be the 4th or 5th QB taken None of that means I am right here! But I made those opinions last year based on both what I saw from the players, but also what I knew about the GMs in some of those cases above. I try and pay attention to the GM...not mocks, not rankings, not media, not Kiper, not fan opinion, etc. For example, I knew Elway was not going to draft a QB after he signed Keenum even though most said no way. He won a SB with terrible QB play and great D in 2015. I kept saying he thinks if he can rebuild the D so he can win with Keenum. So I was confident he was going to take a defensive player at 5. Same with Giants, they made it know they were going to commit to Eli and wanted to get him some help. So again I was confident he was going to go after Barkley if Browns didnt take him #1 overall. This year, I feel in tune with Beane. While people have been freaking out throughout the year, I (and others as well) kept saying what the plan was and what Beane would do. And he's literally done everything we kept saying he would do, even explore guys like Hunt and Brown. And based on what I hear from him and seen from him, I think they are more comfortable overall with the D than some people believe. I also think he is more optimistic about Harrison and Jordan than people believe. So he wont feel pressure to go DT unless they truly believe that player will make the biggest impact with the 9th pick. But I think Beane is going to see an EDGE, a weapon for Josh or more protection for Josh as a player who will have the potential to make a bigger overall impact at the 9th pick. Oliver and Wilkins are no slam dunks and are getting a bit over exaggerated. They are not on the same level of prospect grade as Quinnen who will go top 5. I will be fine if we do draft a DT at 9, no issues with the move. This is strictly my opinion on what I think Beane will do at the 9th pick ONLY. Not saying we wont add DT's, just saying I think it wont be with the 9th pick.

We wont be drafting a DT at 9. I do think they could target Simmons in the 2nd or possible small trade up from our 2nd to get him. But they wont take DT at 9 IMO. Beane is going to first try and trade down. If not successful, I believe its going to be Edge, DK, or TJ at the 9th pick and I suspect it may become more clear which way as the draft nears. Beane invested a good pick in Harrison to literally to succeed Kyle. And he resigned Jordan for competition. Beane is going to add another DT through FA and/or draft without question, but I dont feel like he is as "panicked" about the DT position as some posters seem to think he will be. When he makes his board, I believe EDGE and a weapon or OL for Allen will have higher favor with the 9th pick. I have a pretty good track record with these feelings too, check my post history about these kinds of things last year even. Some examples of what I kept saying all during the CFB season and offseason leading up to the draft where everyone kept saying I was crazy. Baker would be one of first 2 QBs taken and was the best QB prospect in the draft when people kept telling me he wouldn't go higher than the 2nd Giants would not take a QB at 2 Broncos would not take a QB at 5 We do not need to get into the top 5 to get a QB as only 2 would go there Rosen would be the 4th or 5th QB taken None of that means I am right here! But I made those opinions last year based on both what I saw from the players, but also what I knew about the GMs in some of those cases above. I try and pay attention to the GM...not mocks, not rankings, not media, not Kiper, not fan opinion, etc. For example, I knew Elway was not going to draft a QB after he signed Keenum even though most said no way. He won a SB with terrible QB play and great D in 2015. I kept saying he thinks if he can rebuild the D so he can win with Keenum. So I was confident he was going to take a defensive player at 5. Same with Giants, they made it know they were going to commit to Eli and wanted to get him some help. So again I was confident he was going to go after Barkley if Browns didnt take him #1 overall. This year, I feel in tune with Beane. While people have been freaking out throughout the year, I (and others as well) kept saying what the plan was and what Beane would do. And he's literally done everything we kept saying he would do, even explore guys like Hunt and Brown. And based on what I hear from him and seen from him, I think they are more comfortable overall with the D than some people believe. I also think he is more optimistic about Harrison and Jordan than people believe. So he wont feel pressure to go DT unless they truly believe that player will make the biggest impact with the 9th pick. But I think Beane is going to see an EDGE, a weapon for Josh or more protection for Josh as a player who will have the potential to make a bigger overall impact at the 9th pick. Oliver and Wilkins are no slam dunks and are getting a bit over exaggerated. They are not on the same level of prospect grade as Quinnen who will go top 5. I will be fine if we do draft a DT at 9, no issues with the move. This is strictly my opinion on what I think Beane will do at the 9th pick ONLY. Not saying we wont add DT's, just saying I think it wont be with the 9th pick.

Hahahaha - Lets say it’s good for us and bad for everyone else

I would add Trubisky into that convo as well. Bills did exactly what both Rams and Bears did after their young QB's rookie year...rebuild the OL, WRs, and TEs. Both QB's made significant improvements in their 2nd year. IMO, Bills WILL make the playoffs next year. The question mark for me is if it will be as a Wildcard or Divisional winner. I legit think we CAN win the division next year if the pieces all gel early. But it may take a few games to get their rhythm, and if that is the case, may make it hard to dethrone the Pats but we can still make the playoffs. Look at Bears, took a few games before Trubisky started finding his way in the offense in his 2nd year. Nothing is more important for a QB than timing and feel with the other 10 guys on the field. That can take time, but I love that Allen is wasting no time and working out all offseason with all of them.

Lets also remember our run D got worse when Milano got hurt. So we were not at full strength in general.

Agreed, he will be here barring some kind of injury derails his camp/preseason. I think Zay is in more jeopardy than Murphy personally. Now, if health comes into play with Murphy, I agree he will in trouble. But if healthy, he will be on this team come week 1 IMO, especially after his money is now guaranteed.

Beat me to it ha

Trading a 2nd for Diggs is better than drafting an unknown WR in the 2nd who more than likely wont have half the career Diggs does just based on statistics. Odds of finding an equivalent or better WR with our 2nd round pick are a losing proposition. Doesn't mean we can't, just means its a low probability. That being said, we aren't trading for Diggs. Minnesota cant afford to move him and he hasn't become a problem like AB and OBJ were where the teams rather take the dead cap imprisonment.

Thanks Can you post the link?

I doubt there is any legs to the Diggs rumor, just the cap issues alone make this hard to believe. However, as much as I like Foster, there is no denying Diggs is better and having him wouldn't keep them from trading for Diggs IMO. Sent them Zay and a pick for Diggs. Again, seriously doubt there is any legs here, but hey one can hope too though ha.

Where is this a rumor? This thread based on a flight pattern? I just scoured twitter and not one mention anywhere remotely suggesting such a rumor. So where is the source of said rumor? Not saying its not true, I just have not seen anyone actually report a real rumor on this yet.

How is this a question, let alone a thread? Why would anyone be embarrassed to wear gear of the team they are a fan of?

Nice! Even more jealous it was a Bills SB even though that one wasn't very good ha. And yeah Golf is insane to attend. You ever want to have one hell of a golf experience, go to the Phoenix Open! 300,000 people partying their a** off, just a freaking blast. And yeah totally agree about Tennis. Been to some decent size tournaments out here in LA, and its much better up close and the practice on the side courts are awesome!

Oh for sure, I know I would love it...but I haven't been to a SB, so that and some of those others would be higher choice for me ha. Jealous, what SB did you go to? Was it one or more than one?