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    RD 1, Pick #10: DB Stephon Gilmore - South Carolina

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    If you were watching ESPN, I think that "the pick is in" tag was up there in place of the clock like 90% of the time.

     

    It seemed like the Bills picked right away because the pick announcements were delayed as a result of quick picks by teams before the Bills as well as players taking a while to walk out and get their pictures taken. In certain camera shots on ESPN you could see the draft timer along with the draft pick number, and the Bills were already on the clock well before the Panthers' pick was announced. They didn't spend their whole 10 minutes, but it wasn't an immediate pick.

    This is the end of the draft trade value chart debate.

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    I saw the Sportscenter Special last night where I believe you obtained that quote from Bill Polian. What I took out of it was that every team probably has A chart, but that doesn't mean all teams use the same chart. In other words, Polian was saying that due to the time crunch, you need someone to quickly evaluate if a potential trade is fair or not based on YOUR team's chart. I wouldn't be surprised at all if there were some differences between the trade value charts that each team uses.

    Longtime lurker just has to chime in...

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    Hey Mike, welcome (officially) to the board. I'm in a similar situation as you where I don't post very often, but I'm on here reading every single day.

     

    Anyway, in terms of Kuechly and the draft...there's so much information out there now that I have no idea what to believe. Although if Kuechly can really play any of the three LB positions in a 4-3, and play them well, I'd be okay with the pick.

    Bills' Schedule

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    Posted · Edited by Tommy

    The first things I will look for are primetime games, followed by home games when I will be back in town for holidays, and then the away game at Houston, since I'm planning on going with a buddy of mine who lives there now.

     

    Also, I think I heard yesterday on either ESPN or NFL network that Mario Williams is going to be on the schedule release show. (Can't remember which channel...sorry)

    What player would you NOT want the Bills to Draft at #10?

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    wish we could pick multiples here but i voted for (or is it against?) Reiff. I hate Iowa Lineman. I don't know why they always get so much hype but it seems they never pan out quite as well as projected.

     

    While I don't necessarily "hate" Iowa linemen, I do agree with you that they are almost always hyped up and tagged as being "technically sound" and "incredibly well coached." Kirk Ferentz has the reputation of being a coach that instills technique and discipline on his players, but I think it's gotten to the point where media pundits blindly label all Iowa linemen in this fashion instead of evaluating each player uniquely.

     

    In terms of my feelings on Reiff, I'm not sold on his value at #10 or his ability to be a star at LT, but if Buddy and company really believe in this guy then I won't argue with it until we get to see him on the field. I am hoping Floyd is available at #10 to be our pick, but I have a strong feeling that he will be gone before we're on the clock.

    My 2012 Draft: Kalil & Decastro

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

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    This assumes that OBD's plan is Fitz for the next 2-4yrs

     

    Trade up for Kalil:

     

    2012 2nd

    2013 1st

    2013 2nd or trade Mckelvin (or both if required)

     

    Draft Decastro with this years 10th pick

     

    Draft WR/CB/LB with remaining picks in 2012 and fill any remaining gapes with FA/training camp/preseason cuts.

     

    RESULT: Quite possibly the Best O & D lines in the NFL in 2-3yrs. Best for 5-10ys.

     

    *NOTE: I would sacrifice our #1 in 2014 to recover a 1st selection in 2013 to snag a QB. (Like Wilson. He should be the starter in 2014. Our O & D lines will turn 3yrs old that season and should be a welled oiled machine. I cannot imagine a more perfect scenario to then start your franchise QB!!

     

    THIWR (Thats How I Would Roll)

     

    <Take cover>

     

    The scenario is fun to think about, but I don't think there is any way a team would trade the #3 overall pick without swapping for our first this year.

    Routt CB

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted · Edited by Tommy

    I see the fact that KC paid so much money for Routt a sign that the Bills plan to be more aggressive in free agency this off season.

     

    KC must have had the price bid up from somewhere. The Bills were the first team to show interest in him. Routt said really good things about Buffalo and seemed excited at the thought of coming here. I wouldn't doubt that the Bills were willing to overpay him a little but set a limit. Im glad to see they didn't cross their limit.

     

    In my mind being more aggressive in free agency isn't normally such a good thing. Most of the time all thats available is krap. There seems to be some interesting opportunities this year but for the right price. Build through the draft!

     

    Although the Bills may have been the first team that Routt visited with, an article from this afternoon on ESPN.com says that the Titans and the Vikings were among the other teams considering Routt besides the Chiefs. They don't even mention the Bills. Sure Routt said some nice things about the Bills, which you would expect a free agent visitor to do, but I doubt the Bills were the reason KC had to spend "so much." Unfortunately, as usual, I wouldn't expect the Bills to be major players in Free Agency this year.

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