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Press conference at OBD at 4 p.m.

A lesser (or less confident) GM would have panicked and traded up to assure himself of Oliver. Beane should be credited with remaining patient -- sometimes not making a move takes more guts than making one.

I was texting with some Bills fan friends and as soon as the Giants drafted Jones I texted "holy crap we are going to get Oliver." This was a dream first round.

I've got no problem with DK at 40. Can't say I'd like him more than Deebo though...

Nope. I know you and many others hated the Whitner pick but he was a legitimate starter and provided a benefit. This is the dumbest pick I've ever seen -- you don't waste a #6 on a guy who may truthfully never be a competent starter in this league.

I'm dead serious. I don't typically do much research on draft picks, but Jones is a guy I've watched for several years since I live in Durham. There is no way in H-E-L-L I think he should have been drafted in the 1st round, much less the top ten. And then for Gettleman to say he could sit for three years? I think that selection is soul-crushing for Giants fans.

I'm dumbfounded by the Giants picking Jones at 6. Seriously, one of the worst draft picks I can ever remember -- simply shocking.

It's funny to see some of the usual suspects dismiss the Oliver pick as a "no brainer" that "fell into Beane's lap." Good luck is typically the result of good preparation. Yes, once Oliver was on the board at #9 it was an easy decision, but the reason the Bills were prepared is because of their work leading up to the draft and the various mock draft scenarios they played out internally. They were prepared for whatever happened and did not panic or trade out of the spot, and wound up getting a top 3 overall talent at #9 who happens to be a freaking perfect fit for this team. If you want to say the Bills got lucky go ahead, but they created their own luck.

That was awesome.

Are you seriously pining away for Dareus? To answer your questions -- the proof will be on the field this fall. You seem to be pessimistic. Did you watch Oliver's reaction and hear what he said about Buffalo? The kid was thrilled to be picked by the Bills.

I think it's actually an odd pick for NE*** -- they need speed and Harry does not provide that. I'm surprised they didn't trade out of the 1st. I'm really glad neither of the Iowa TEs fell to them.

They should be able to get a really good WR prospect at 40. That would be my preference, with an eye towards the San Jose St. TE in the 3rd...

Middle of the team: Allen/Morse/Oliver/Edmunds. Beane just might know what he is doing.

Erik Flowers (shudder)

My dad lasted in hospice (at home) for about a week. Peace, Pancho, we won't forget you.

That right there is what really drags the forum down. Too many know-it-alls.

Whoever.

I thought about reading this thread, then decided to slam my hand in the car door instead. Less painful.

Moving from 9 to 3 is expensive. Doesn't sound like a Beane move in a deep DT class.

I'm waiting to read 50 more posters' final mock threads before I make my final prediction.

Seriously. Who's looking out for the equipment manager around here?

Sanu Sanu?

I don't know, I'm referring to a report that said several teams removed Fant from their boards entirely...but really I'm just having some fun. Edit: I just found the link and he did score a 25...actually higher than Hock at 22! I wonder why teams don't like him...

It took so long to report Fant's visit because he got lost in the facility. #wonderlicscoresmatter

Agreed, I didn't stay up until the end but I watched the first 15:00 or so of OT and Carolina was dominating. I saw this a.m. WAS only had 6 SOG through both OTs. That's awful.