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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
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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
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you go LT jonathan Martin
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join the shoutbox above where we chat about how amazing this is
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If we do land Williams, I hope it works out better than the Marcus Stroud experiment..
Comparing Stroud To Mario Williams is insane...Not trying to be mean
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good for him, he was a good character guy
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you do know the bears already said they pulled out of the Mario Williams race right??
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Let the fabricate rumors and pure speculation begin
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kyle williams is also with them
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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
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I'd be really happy with this draft IF we resign Bell. As that's looking doubtful I'm afraid of betting the farm on Hairston and Matt Reynolds.
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.
Couldn't have done better except Wilson, Would go for Jaye Howard Florida 6'3" 302 DT43 instead.
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.
Very sensible picks of value. One of the few i can live with. Well done.
Thank you I appreciate the feedback
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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.
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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.
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http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7559875/oakland-raiders-release-starting-cornerback-stanford-routt
He may ask for too much money than buffalo is willing to spend but he is a 7 year veteran who could be a huge upgrade alongside Aaron Williams building his starter role. I know there are lots of CB's in F.A. that may be better fits but I'm curious to see what people think of him.
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I think switching to a 4-3 just ended the idea of drafting upshaw because we need a full time DE now. If we draft defense with the first pick I'd guess we are down to coples or ingram at our pick at this point. I'm pulling for Melvin Ingram still. This to me is good news and I think we might draft an OLB with the second pick, maybe a guy like ronnell lewis from oklahoma.
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Everyone wants to sign jackson longterm. I dissagree JAMES and SPILLER EQUAL ALOT OF SPEED that opens our passing game up by far
arguably the worst idea i've ever seen. This would be how you solidify another 8 consecutive losing seasons
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one thing not a lot of people know about coples is that UNC for some odd reason played him as a DT most of his career and he still ended up with good sack numbers. Being 6'6" 285 is a horrible build for an interior linemen and UNC made a horrible decision to play him as such. Whenever he lined up as a DE he destroyed OT's in no time. he has the perfect size and long arms to be a huge threat as a true DE
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I love Ingram and I've wanted Buffalo to take him with the 10th overall pick for some time now. One of the things about him I'm unsure of is that at 6'2" 272-6 can he be an every down DE at that size. Given his size and speed I'd love it if he could transition into a 3-4 OLB and not just a DE. If he can well then you can say goodbye to all the Upshaw mock drafts. Same height as upshaw with and extra 10lbs and faster.
He is a 6'2" 272-6lb former track star, 1st team all american DE, and plays in the SEC. Hard not to be sold on this guy.
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I know this game does not have the big names like the Senior Bowl does, but here is where you can find some hidden gems. Any players here to keep an eye out for?
East
Jeff Adams OT Columbia
Tim Benford WO Tennessee Tech
Justin Bethel DC Presbyterian College
R.J. Blanton DC Notre Dame
Johnny Brantley QB Florida
Charles Brown DC North Carolina
LaRon Byrd WO Miami
Danny Coale WO Virginia Tech
BJ Coleman QB Tennessee - Chattanooga
Matt Conrath DL Virginia
B.J. Cunningham WO Michigan State
Matt Daniels SAF Duke
Emanuel Davis DC East Carolina
Austin Davis QB Southern Mississippi
Derek Dennis OG Temple
Steven Erzinger LB Army
Bruce Figgins FB Georgia
Chase Ford TE Miami
Najee Goode LB West Virginia
TJ Graham WO North Carolina State
Gary Gray DC Notre Dame
Max Gruder LB Pittsburgh
Kevin Hardy WO Citadel
Tysyn Hartman SAF Kansas State
Akiem Hicks DL Regina
Lamar Holmes OT Southern Mississippi
Emil Igwenagu TE Massachusetts
Nick Jean-Baptiste DL Baylor
Rishaw Johnson OG California - Pennsylvania
Lance Lewis WO East Carolina
Joshua Linam LB Central Florida
Shawn Loiseau LB Merrimack College
Joe Long OT Wayne State
Thomas Mayo WO California - Pennsylvania
Davin Meggett RB Maryland
Julian Miller DL West Virginia
Alfred Morris RB Florida Atlantic
Micah Pellerin DC Hampton College
Tauren Poole RB Tennessee
Shawn Powell PT Florida State
Micanor Regis DL Miami
Evan Rodriguez TE Temple
Bradley Sowell OT Mississippi
Nick Sukay LB Penn State
Christian Thompson SAF South Carolina State
Jabaree Tuani DL Navy
DeAngelo Tyson DL Georgia
Blair Walsh PK Georgia
Jeremiah Warren OG South Florida
Kyle Wilber DL Wake Forest
Desmond Wynn OG Rutgers
Jerrell Young SAF South Florida
West
Joe Adams WO Arkansas
Bryan Anger Punter California
Brandon Bolden RB Mississippi
Brandon Brooks OG Miami - Ohio
George Bryan TE North Carolina State
Miles Burris LB San Diego State
Tank Carder LB Texas Christian
Austin Cassidy SAF Nebraska
Greg Childs WO Arkansas - Fayetteville
Tom Compton OT South Dakota
Tyrone Crawford DL Boise State
Lennon Creer RB Louisana Tech
Justin Francis DL Rutgers
Jerry Franklin LB Arkansas
Garth Gerhart OC Arizona State
Blake Gideon SAF Texas
Chris Greenwood DC Albion College
Dominique Hamilton DL Missouri - Columbia
Tyler Hansen QB Colorado
Brandon Hardin DC Oregon State
Cory Harkey TE UCLA
Chandler Harnish QB Northern Illinois
Dajohn Harris DL Southern California
Ben Heenan OG Saskatchewan
Junior Hemingway WO Michigan
Aaron Henry SAF Wisconsin
Duke Ihenaho SAF San Jose State
Steven Johnson LB Kansas
Cody Johnson FB Texas
Josh Kaddu LB Oregon
Kevin Koger TE Michigan
Josh LeRibeus OG Southern Methodist
Ryan Lindley QB San Diego State
Brandon Lindsey LB Pittsburg
Kentrell Lockett DL Mississippi
Brandon Marshall LB Nevada
Rodney McLeod DC Virginia
Vaughn Meatoga DL Hawaii
Ryan Miller OT Colorado
Dale Moss WO South Dakota State
Arnaud Nadon DL Laval
Al Netter OT Northwestern
Shaun Prater DC Iowa
Matt Prewitt Punter Kentucky Christian
Matt Reynolds OT Brigham Young
Gerell Robinson WO Arizona State
Tyler Shoemaker WO Boise State
David Snow OC Texas
Keith Tandy DC West Virginia
Kaniela Tuipulotu DL Hawaii
Marc Tyler RB Southern California
Trevin Wade DC Arizona
Jarius Wright WO Arkansas
Devon Wylie WO Fresno State
Greg Zuerlein PK Nebraska Omaha
Markus Zusevics OG Iowa
Some of the guys who aren't on your list (I didn't find them) who i'd watch are Josh Norman from coastal carolina and Travian robertson . I'd also watch for Brandon Lindsey because he was an OLB for Wannstead when he was at pitt and a good prospect. Also watch Tyrone Crawford DE from boise State
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Interesting, flynn could be a real threat
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What jumps out at me is the suggestion of the Bills going after Mario Williams.
I would love for that to happen, but I would be shocked if the Texans let Williams walk.
Is there something I'm missing?
Are the Texans out of cap room? Was Williams' injury so severe that the Texans think he is too big a risk to keep?
Here is another article about Mario Williams post back in December. One thing I was unaware of is that they need to resign Arian Foster and for the 16million Williams will be worth, the Texans already have Brooks Reed, Connor Barwin, and Cushing at LB. Read some of the comments on the article below and some of the Texans fans are all for letting him go for the extra money
http://espn.go.com/blog/afcsouth/post/_/id/32197/mario-williams-and-the-franchise-tag
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Just out of curiosity to those who may know, what is Upshaw's past like in terms of injuries? Has he been able to stay healthy most of his career? I saw on CBS sports they only mentioned one high ankle sprain which would be phenomenal if thats the worst of his injuries.
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To your point about stats....100% agree. That said, I think I'd rather have Wright's teammate, Joe Adams. Adam's 40 time is a mere .04 slower, he packs on about 15 more lbs. on the same frame (Wright is 175 @ best). Sure Adams only had 49 grabs for 630 yds & 3 TD's, but he also returned 4 punts for TD's and rushed for 139 yds on 9 carries, including a 92yd scamper for a score. Talk about dynamic!
Yea Joe adams is a great receiver undoubtedly. As to your point earlier on McNutt as a three scholarship athlete, I was unaware of that so point well taken. All I meant to imply is that given that they are the same size respectively, there is a little something extra that comes with Blackmon's exceptional athletic skills as a wide Receiver. He truly is well beyond the other receivers in this draft class.
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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.