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Mike Mayock, NFL Network A few more thoughts as we move through the seventh round: The Bills just picked Iowa OT Kyle Calloway. He's a right tackle who may be able to kick inside. He's well-coached, tough, but not very athletic. He has to beat you with technique, because he has very average feet.

Mike Mayock, NFL Network A couple of quick thoughts on some seventh round picks as we get started early in this round. Buffalo finally got a QB in Levi Brown from Troy. I believe he's been undervalued all along. He was invited to the Combine, but only as a throwing QB, not a participant. I liked him on tape, and feel like he has a chance to be a very solid backup QB.

Mike Mayock, NFL Network 192 -- Bills -- DE Danny Batten The Bills' makeover to a 3-4 defense continues with this pick. In the second round they took Troupe, in the third round they took five-technique Carrington, and then with the last two picks they've gone to small school conversion outside linebackers. Batten from SDSU is an undersized, quick, try-hard edge rusher whose motor never stops. I've never seen more college DEs who are candidates for 3-4 conversions in one draft in my life.

...and the fact that he was the weak link on their line last year. And the fact that Ducasse is a monster.

If he projects to ILB he could make the team. But otherwise, he looks really, really slow, and I can't imagine him playing OLB in our 3-4. Just my $.02.

+1

There's no shame in saying this more often when it's the case (i.e. for Calloway, Moats, Carrington, etc.).

He did. Jaws liked him too but liked Crompton better. Kiper liked Lefevour. I guess we'll see. It's noteworthy that Trey Wingo (who really is a douchebag) was steering the conversation toward Crompton and Lefevour, and away from the three lesser-known QB's (including Brown and that Rusty guy).

You're going to pick Lefevour over Bradford and Clausen? Seriously? Say what you want, McShay sure as hell knows more than 99.9% of the idiots on this board. And I'll take him over Chavous any day of the week and twice on Sunday.

Last year was legitimate. We drafted Aaron Maybin.

Finally...somebody with some sense. I give your post an A+.

Weak Elton, weak. Which ESPN are you watching? Todd McShay called him the 6th best QB on his board, and Jaws is raving about him.

From ESPN Insider: Quarterback Specific Traits Mental Markup 3 Capable of improving cerebral part of game. Above average score on the Wonderlic Test (28) and has solid football intelligence. Tough competitor. Obviously does his work in the film room. However, raw and it's going to take a lot of good coaching for him to succeed at the NFL level. Comes from a spread-offense and primarily played against below-average competition at collegiate level. Makes effective pre-snap reads but struggles when primary target is covered. Frequently appears uncomfortable in the pocket and makes too many mistakes when protection breaks down. NOTE: In two games versus schools from Big Six conferences in 2009 he threw 1 TD pass compared to 4 INTs. Accuracy 3 Inconsistent. Can drop the ball into tight spots. Flashes surprisingly good accuracy on some deeper throws especially fade, post and post-corner routes. At his best throwing down the field to his left (watch first quarter of Florida Atlantic game in 2009). On the other hand, he doesn't get enough air under some of his throws. Also lacks some finesse on some quick hitters that require him taking some heat off the fastball. Throws through a lot of big passing windows and gets away with too many throws that miss within the strike zone. Forces receivers to adjust to the ball instead of hitting them in stride. Release 2 Compact, quick release. Can really snap the ball off in a hurry. Has a bit of a three-quarter release point, though. Seems tight in his upper body and can look stiff in his throwing motion. But bottom line is that he gets the ball out very quickly. Arm Strength 2 Above average arm strength. Can make all the NFL throws. Gets a lot of RPM's on the ball so deep outs can hang on windy days but he can drive the ball vertically. Can thread the needle and squeeze the ball into some tight spots on short-to-intermediate throws. (See: 19-yard strike between two defenders to No. 86 for a TD with 4:08 remaining in first qtr vs. Florida Atlantic in '09). Mobility 4 Occasionally sidesteps the rush but not a great athlete and lacks ideal pocket mobility. Below-average foot-speed and looks extremely robotic at times. Has experience running the ball in an offense that features a lot of zone-read option but he does not show the initial burst, elusiveness or top-end speed to threaten as a ball carrier at the NFL level.

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Roger Goodell is 50 years old. The Ravens are twelve years old. How exactly did he "grow up" a Ravens fan? Goodell has overseen a decline of the league since he came in, IMO. The new draft format being molded to appeal to the general masses instead of the die-hards (the way it's been seemingly forever) is the culmination, not the beginning. All this "overseas exposure" that just...won't...stop. We no have no salary cap. No salary cap = no parity. I don't really see him giving a **** if Buffalo left. I always had faith (perhaps misguided) in Tagliabue keeping us here. We'll see, I guess.

McShay has us taking Clausen, Kiper has us taking Brown. FWIW. McShay has KC taking Saffold and Oak taking Brown. Kiper has Oak taking Saffold. We'll see. Bruce Campbell's still on the board. Can Oak pass on him twice?

From ESPN Insider: Update: ESPN's Chris Mortensen got out his rumor extinguisher on Friday afternoon, tweeting, "On Marshawn Lynch, my understanding is Bills have no plans to trade him now." We've also been hearing chatter on Friday that the Bills are still asking for too much in return -- an indirect result of not actually wanting to trade him -- which has scared away most suitors. The Marshawn Lynch trade rumor fire has been burning furiously for weeks. As of the last update, it appeared that the Seattle Seahawks were the front-runners, and that's still likely the case, given that they passed up on the chance to draft C.J. Spiller on Thursday night. Speaking of Spiller, the Buffalo Bills made him their pick at No. 9, which, to some, signaled an acceleration in the process of moving Lynch. Not so fast, my friend. ESPN AFC East blogger Tim Graham asked Bills GM Buddy Nix directly what the Spiller pick meant for Lynch's future in Buffalo, and Nix's reponse was, "Nothing. Doesn't change a thing. He's still ours. We intend for him to be here." Graham notes that Nix and head coach Chan Gailey haven't lied to us yet, and wonders why they'd start now. More importantly, Spiller is seen as more of complement to Lynch and Fred Jackson rather than a replacement for either.

Actually, that's completely contradictory to what I said. But keep up the good work.

Glad you've come around.

*sigh* Field position is not a minor consideration, of course. Jesus. But it can be achieved later on in the draft, and you don't generally put your blue chip RB back there to return punts or kicks. That's why you have grunts. Fast grunts, but grunts. Devin Hester is one of the best returners of all time. He was taken 57th overall. Roscoe Parrish was taken 55th overall. Dante Hall was picked 153rd. Brian Mitchell was picked 130th. If you put Spiller back there and get tears an ACL a la Jason Sehorn **** will hit the !@#$ing fan, I guarantee you that much. Ted Ginn Jr. was drafted at #9 overall, but wasn't a consummate #1 WR, yet still had a ton of value as a returner. They got a fifth round pick for him. Enough said.

Go !@#$ yourself KD. And yes, for the idiot casual fan (which there are plenty of, especially here, as I've learned), I guess it's fine. But for the die-hards, for the people who actually anticipate spending a whole Saturday on this stuff, this is horrible. This was an event. But yes, it's all about the almighty dollar. Just like playing in Wembley every !@#$ing year.

Cody will be there at 41. Saffold probably won't be.

Why not spread it out over the entire week? Round 1 Monday prime time up to round 5 Friday prime time, then finish rounds 6-7 Saturday??? ZZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.....

*sigh* I need to get off this board. Logic is lost on so many. A great kick returner scores 2 TD's a season in the return game. Devin Hester, in his prime, had six in one season. A great RB scores 20 rushing TD's. LT in his prime had 28. You're considerably more likely to get injured in the return game than on offense. You don't draft a returner 9th overall. Ask the Miami Dolphins. Returners can be found late in the draft. If Spiller is Reggie Bush, he was a reach. If he was Chris Johnson, he's a great pick.

Agreed. Your speculation isn't what anybody cares about.