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Lt all the way. Jonathan martin. rounds 2-4 need to be an OLB, CB, DE, and big receiver in no particular order.

not at all. He would need so much work to become nfl ready it would be such a waste of a pick. His mechanics are just awful

For the most part I was hoping we didn't sign him because I feel we need a bigger receiver to go opposite Stevie. Meachem is only 6'2" an so is stevie, donald jones, and marcus easely which doesn't give us much of a big target you need. We don't need another 6'2" receiver, we need a 6'4-5" guy who poses a different threat. I hope buffalo lands a big target in the draft

you go LT jonathan Martin

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Comparing Stroud To Mario Williams is insane...Not trying to be mean

good for him, he was a good character guy

you do know the bears already said they pulled out of the Mario Williams race right??

Let the fabricate rumors and pure speculation begin

kyle williams is also with them

If Buffalo is really only going after mario and meachem, then throw the money at these boys. We have plenty to land both and still have some left over so by all means, overpay if need be! Lets get back onto the winning trail

I would agree with you completely, I'm hoping we give Bell one more shot as long as the price is reasonable. The interesting thing is that Hariston's first year at LT was so much better than Bell's first year so I'm wondering what they think he can do this year. I have to admit I don't know much about the guy but from the analysis I like what I saw. One of the reasons why I picked a QB was that not only do I think Wilson has the ability to play but any 5th round backup QB will command a much lower rookie contract than a guy like Thigpen. Open up some cap space. Thank you I appreciate the feedback

1st: Michael Floyd (WR) 6'3" 220lbs. Serious debate lies over the bills 10th pick in the draft and which side of the ball to address first. Undoubtably a pass rusher is the bills biggest need, but it's tough to find a 4-3 DE worthy of such a high pick. It's smarter for buffalo to take a bpa at any position of need approach rather than settling or reaching for a pick. Although signing steve Johnson was huge, buffalo still has a big need at WR. Floyd's talent has been apparent throughout his collegiate career setting a Notre dame td record with 37 td amidst a relatively bad QB situation most of his time there. At 6'3" 220lbs with a 4.47 40 Floyd has it all. He's the kind of guy that can go up and make plays anywhere on the field while also supporting a tough physical presence. His blocking on the edge is good and can allow a running back to bounce outside efficiently. This bodes extremely well for a speed back like spiller who is a nightmare once he gets downfield. Coach Kelly of Notre dame has praised his work ethic and many believe his off field incidents have made him mature into a level headed player. Undoubtably Floyd is one of the slam dunk picks of the draft that will give Fitzpatrick a huge target and a major boost to the offense. The resigning of Steve Johnson coupled with Floyd would solidify the bills WR corps for years to come and he could very well be a franchise player. Whether people like it or not Fitzpatrick is our quarterback and he needs a big target receiver to be successful. If Fitzpatrick has better targets who can get open more often, chances are he won't turn the ball over as much and our defense won't have to be on the field constantly. At pick 10 I believe Floyd is the best value pick and we desperately need his skill set. 2nd: Vinny Curry (DE) 6'3" 266lbs. Curry is the ideal high motor guy buffalo needs on the edge. Although there is some debate over the competition he faced, he looks to be productive at the next level. CBS sports had this to say: " Pass rush: Relentless and strong off the edge as a pass rusher when fresh. Gets under the pads of tackles to bull rush them into the backfield. Gives second and third effort to reach the passer. Uses his hands to swim past linemen. Struggles to beat cut blocks with his hands. Inconsistent get-off, stands straight up into his blocker and does not shed later in games. Plays a bit out of control, loses his balance when trying to shake tackles. Challenge interior linemen with quickness and strong hands when lined up inside. Strength: Plays with intensity and a nice anchor even when giving up 40-50 pounds against most blockers. Shows pop as a bull rusher. Stands up well against the run when lined up at five-technique, but must prove he has the bulk and strength to handle NFL linemen one-on-one or double-teams before moving inside." 3rd: Nigel Bradham (OLB) 6'2" 241lbs. Although Buffalo resigned Kirk Morrison there is a big need for an OLB to go with Sheppard and Barnett. Bradham led florida state in tackles the last two years and is known for playing without regard for his body. He has faced some criticism for his body stature because of his lack of lower body mass but his durability has shown its not a big problem. Bradham silenced some of his critics with a solid combine performance. He ran a 4.64 along with a 37in vertical and is a natural 4-3 OLB that would fit well with his speed and ferocity. Positives - Fearless, relentless, and fast. Covers a lot of ground on the field. Is usually around the ball. Solid tackler. Can turn and run with TEs in coverage. Can anchor despite slightly high cut build, and uses hands well to shed blocks. Dedicated hard worker on and off the field with virtually perfect durability record. Negatives - A bit high hipped, which limits ability to anchor and turn. Not much of a pass rusher if there is not an open lane. Ball skills are just average. Takes some dumb penalties. --Brad Noel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9RDfkvOMXU 4th: Josh Norman (CB) 6'0" 197 lbs. Well sized corner with good instincts and coverage skills. Having played at a smaller school he is criticized for having not faced elite receivers. Buffalo needs some bigger corners to match up with big targets like Marshall and gronkowski and could be a great addition in Nickel and dime packages.Also has great hands for a corner. NFL.com: "Norman is a solid prospect from small-school Coastal Carolina. He has great size for the cornerback position and parlays this with an ability to move fluidly and match up with big, athletic wide receivers. Look for Norman to be selected in the fourth round to a team looking to develop a young, big, athletic corner, and contribute early on special teams." 4th: T.Y Hilton (WR) 5'10" 183lbs With the cutting of Parrish buffalo needs a new speed threat at slot receiver. Hilton is lightning quick with great hands, and is surprisingly hard to bring down at times. Buffalo loves to run the gun with 4-5 WRs so the need for hilton is very much evident in the offense. His skill set makes the passing attack that much more threatening. His elusiveness and speed can also be used well as a kick and punt returner. "After the catch: Dangerous with the ball in his hands. Combines speed, balance, quickness, vision and crisp cuts to leave defensive backs and linebackers in the dust. Spins off or jumps through arm tackles, maintains downfield vision to set up next defender. Runs the Wildcat formation, usually in the red zone, as the team's biggest offensive weapon. Elite quickness and elusiveness in the open field as a returner; flies through creases and runs through arm tackles. Does not transfer ball to outside hand consistently. Stronger defenders can rip the ball from his hands." --Chad Reuter 5th: Matt Reynolds (OT) 6'5" 302lbs. Tough reliable tackle who is known for his helmetless hit on a Tulsa DE during the armed forces bowl. Has played through minor injuries and is known for being a leader both on and off the field. CBS sports: Pass blocking: Widebody who is difficult to get an outside rush against when in balance and nearly impossible to bull rush due to his strong anchor. Plays with wide base and flashes lateral agility to mirror quicker ends. Attacks his man and stays with him to sustain through the play. Better pass rushers can get him upfield and spin, punch, or stop to get inside lane. Adequate recovery speed; sometimes redirects quick defenders around the pocket if beaten off the snap but at times needing to hold to get the job done--pro pass rushers more likely to take advantage. Nearly stands straight up in his stance on most pass plays but plays with some bend and is capable in pass pro with his hand on the ground. Plays with extremely wide split with left guard if defender lined up outside. Run blocking: Size, strength, and quick feet make him an effective positional blocker. Gets into position immediately after the snap, extends his arms and engulfing defenders at times. Will punch his target multiple times to make sure he cannot get off the block or make the backside play. BYU running game predicated on draws, needs to prove he can stay low off the snap to win leverage battles on power runs against NFL defensive linemen. 5th: Russell Wilson (QB) 5'11" 210lbs. Really the only big question mark about him is his size. His production has been stellar and his mobility is good. Any guy who can throw 33tds and 4ints in a season deserves a serious look. Wilson played behind one of the biggest OL's In football, not just college, and did phenomenal. 6th: James Hanna (TE) 6'4" 262 thick and fast tight end who ran a 4.49 40 and was also a top performer in the 3 cone drill, 40yrd shuttle, and 60 yrd shuttle. Blocking needs to be worked on but with his size and speed he could be a nice addition to multiple tight end sets. Buffalo needs to add another tight end. 7th: Cordarro Law (DE) 6'2" 261lbs. Slightly undersized and might need to bulk up but his talent for getting to the quarterback is great. He is relentless in his pass rush and won't freeze when faced with double teams. Could be used as a pass rush specialist the same way Merriman might be used in the upcoming season. High motor guy that can take advantage of tired tackles. Didn't play top competition so he will fall to the last rounds where buffalo could pick him up.

Wow.

Ill admit that I have defnitely not been on the Upshaw bandwagon but I have to admit that idk if there is a more surefire pick when it comes to this draft than him. So many good players end up coming out of the later rounds of the draft or at least better than many taken before them, and with 9 total picks Buffalo has the opportunity to add a lot of young talent to this team. Having 9 picks this year is perfect given our lack of depth. One thing to keep in mind is that given our DE situation and how bad it is, we can take guys in later rounds that are still upgrades from what we have. Giving some young guys many people passed on an opportunity to play and earn time on the field can end up developing them into a better player. (By no means am I saying wait until the later rounds to take a DE because I want Vinny Curry in the second regardless) We know Upshaw can get to the passer and just flat out play football so even if we are switching to a 4 man front it doesn't matter. A guy like him who can fit into so many schemes also might allow Wannstead to draw up some nice blitz packages with a guy like upshaw for offenses to worry about. Also I know this isn't a stat but I don't think anyone packs more power per hit/tackle than this guy does and he plays against the run like an immovable object for offensive lines.