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Not my point. My point is that Dareus performed the evals at the combine despite being injured and not at 100% and performed very well. Fairley skipped simply because he was injured. I like that Dareus played through the injury and did well, doing so.

I still pick Dareus. Both men were injured for the combine. Fairley skipped workouts because of it. Dareus participated in spite of it, and still performed well. That says a whole lot to me on top of the evident talent. Overall, you take Fairley if you want to rush the passer. Dareus if you want to stop the run. Considering our imaginary run defense, that's why I take Dareus.

Big fan of Dareus, and that's who I want at #3. I think Barksdale would make a fine RT prospect. He'll drop to that round due to concerns over his "passive" demeanor.

I'd be one lighting up some torches if Peterson is picked at #3. I'd hate that pick. Don't deny he's a great talent. He's going to be a good cornerback. A great one on a team that stops the run. However, you can have two shut down, all world, once in every 25 year talents, first ballot HOFers at CB and it's meaningless without a run defense or pass rush. Our run defense is so bad that I'd just run, run and run the ball some more, and let the "shut down" corner do his shut-down"ing" all he wants. Meanwhile, I'll send my running backs up and down the field through the line like zebras on the Serengeti. Just like the Jets and Patriots did to us. Four times. You can't ignore the absolute blue chip defensive line talent in this draft that's available to fix your biggest problem.

If Peterson is picked at #3, this board will explode.

Buddy Nix must have had a "git er done" agent recruited from TSW to infiltrate the Patriots front office.

I'd *pass* on both. Draft a QB out of a pro-style offense or don't draft one at all.

I think all the spread offense quarterbacks will either be outright busts or just alright. This draft is full of Graham Harrells and Pat Whites. I think Mallet will be a star, but that's 100% banking on being drafted by the right team where he can watch and learn for a year or two due to personality. Throw him to the wolves right away and he'll be a disaster. I like Tolzien and Portis as well as above average quarterbacks in the NFL.

Buffaloed, I'm +1,000 on Dareus at 3. I would love Thursday if it happens.

Locker ruined his NFL career by wanting to be a baseball player despite being a talented football player. He then did a Drew Henson by flip flopping between the two, but never dedicating himself to football 100%. For as many Locker to the NFL stories you see, you'll see just as many about him as a player in the Anaheim system. I'd pass on him solely because I don't think his heart or mind is 100% for football.

What is the knock on Andy Dalton? Why isn't he being considered up there with Newton or Gabbert?

Out of curiosity, did they give any suggestions or reasons why they think he's bust material?

I picked Dareus. I'm really intrigued by Quinn but I think Dareus will be Buffalo's Warren Sapp and will be the homerun draft pick that we all want.

Shockey is a player on the decline in almost every statistical category. Sure, he's better than what we have now, but I'd pass. I agree we need to invest in this position either via draft or FA. I'd make a hard run at Marcedes Lewis, Zach Miller or Kevin Boss before Shockey.

I don't understand why the Bills would be interested in Bob Sanders. He's too small for the SS in the 3-4, not to mention, the injury bug firmly attached to him.

You do realize he's played both SS and FS in his career? He performed quite well at the SS position.

Atogwe does a few things better than Whitner. 1. Considerably more productive in creating turnovers. 2. He has the height, talent and experience in covering TE's in the 3-4 defense during his career.

The St. Louis/Arizona Cardinals. Ironically, the team has a history with the area in PA where I grew up. Have always been interested in the team, going back to my teen years. Between the Cards and Bills, and a fan of the Pirates in baseball, nobody is ever going to accuse me of jumping on a bandwagon.

Surprised, but not sad to see him get cut.

As a Colorado Buffaloes fan, I caution you about watching highlights against CU. We (as in you and my fellow board posters) would look like great football players against CU's teams of the last few years. I don't buy Jordan at #3. I think that's high, and I think he's (and Cal's program) are getting a slight benefit of Tyson Alualu's performance this year with Jacksonville.

I agree that he's a project. I wouldn't mind taking him with a low pick, but he's not worthy of a high round investment. Dre, you make an outstanding point. His flirtation with baseball has absolutely Hensoned his potential as a high NFL draft pick. I think if he laid off baseball, and concentrated on football, he would have had a far better season at Washington.

He may physically look good, but he's nowhere near game shape. He will need at least two years to get to that point, just like Vick did with the Eagles. Any team that picks him up is really picking him up for the following season. He'd spend this season getting into mental and physical shape to play professional football again and staying out of trouble. I'd think the Ravens or Eagles would be teams he'd be interested in.

“If the Rams take Sam Bradford in the draft it will be a monumental mistake.” Trent Dilfer

I like the first design. The third design intrigues me.

If we are going to break the bank in FA on defense, I'd rather the money be spent at the LB or TE position.