I basically look at positions I perceive the Bills to have a need at and then write down as many good choices as possible per position, regardless of what round they're projected to be selected in. "Ejamacated" guesses on the Bills needs and the players that would fit our team. Most based on notes I made during the college season and the all star games and practices I viewed. Plus some sharp analysis from our scouting friends at Ourlads.
QB - None, although a middle round flyer on McNeal of Texas A&M is tempting, if we aquire extra picks in a trade down.
WR- We're down to 11 - None
RB - All the good ones are gone after Round One - None
TE- Davis is definitely tempting but if he's gone before #8 - None
OT ( LT) - Ferguson should be gone. Whitworth of LSU is a possibility if we trade down in Round 1 or a shocking pick at #8. Maybe Scott of Texas in the middle rounds but he seems to be sliding.
OG - Jean Gilles of Georgia, Lutui of USC, Spencer of Pitt and Joseph of Oklahoma are the 4 Guards who could step in and start immediately. 1 or more will still be there with our 2nd Round pick. Anyone selected after that would need time.
C - Will Montgomery of Virg. Tech may be hanging around on Sunday and be a sharp Day 2 selection. 6-3 312 3 year starter and getting better every game.
DT - 1st 2 Rounds - Bunkley of Florida St., Watson of Michigan,McCargo of NC State, Oshinowo of Stanford, Lewis of Virginia Tech.
Middle-Late Rounds - Adams of Nebraska, Mahelona of Tennessee, Smith of Nebraska, Paxson of Penn St.
DE - Middle Round pass rush specialists - Wyche of Syracuse, Gocong of Cal Poly, Tapp of Virginia Tech.
ILB - Day Two Only - Schlegel of Ohio St and Robinson of Arizona St.
OLB - Middle Rounds - Jon Alston of Stanford and Terna Nande of Miami of Ohio are perfect Cover 2 LB's with speed.
CB - Depends on what happens with Clements. Only if he's traded on draft day does this come into play. A deep position.
S - There are 6 that could play immediately - Huff of Texas, Allen of Tennessee, Simpson of South Carolina, Watkins of Florida St. , Whitner of Ohio St. and Bullocks Of Nebraska. All may be gone by Round 2 or early Round 3.
Conclusion - The only hope I have is that the Bills don't pass on a starting Guard in Round 2 but we'll see. I haven't a clue how Round 1 or anything else will fall in this Draft, despite all the mock drafts I've read. Anyone can project and throw darts.
It's all a guess but there's some of the players that fit this team and could really help us. DT has lots of choices, so I won't be in full panic if we don't have one selected by the end of Round 2. I'll pass on Ngata.
Flame away.