Mat68

Agreed. That not really what he is. Drafting him to be that would be a mistake. Looking what Buffalo has outside and where they lack? Buffalo's offense needs a playmaker. With Mccoys age I'm not sure he is still that guy, even giving him a pass for last season. Second, press man who can win? Beasley shown in the past to be able to do that but hes the only one. As a rookie imo Campbell could offer both to the offense. That could be a TE.

Im not advocating for it, but some analysts love Josh Jacobs. The player comp they feel he is, a more powerful Alvin Kamara. Same out of the backfield ability but more value between the tackles. If Buffalo see it that way too are you ok with it with him being BPA? BPA is all fun and games until you take a RB in the top 10 who ran 4.6

To say he cant do more because OHio St didn't ask him to isnt accurate either. Basically, Campbell ran the shallow cross or whip route all game and consistently ran away from NFL talent DBs at a remarkable clip. At worst in Buffalo you have a freak athlete doing the gadget stuff McKenzie did last year. Similar to Tareek Hill or Tarik Cohen a matchup nightmare. Best case he can develop into a deep threat that Hill has become and be a true threat anywhere on the field. Foster and Brown outside Campbell motioning across the formation puts a ton of stress on a defenses principles. Doing so makes humans make split second decisions on guys with 4.4 speed. Looking at the offense used late last year Campbell surely would be able to be utilized. Just doing what he did in college would make a difference. I think his movement is special to be taught a full route tree to develop into a complete Wr not just a gadget player.

Developmental back. Seems to have soft hands. At his age, there isnt much time to wait for him to develop. The exemption makes it as low risk as can be. With Gore and McCoy he could pick up alot fast.

On the defensive front in college it happens more than you think. They are concerned about winning not really concerned with a players production. In passing situations Oliver rushed from the nose more than any top tier Dt in the draft. More so than even Dexter Lawerance.

The ability to play with Ferrell and Lawerance vs other collegiate lines is hard to quantify. Put Wilkins at the 3 tech, Ferrell at De and Lawerence over the center good luck. Not the same as facing Houston with Oliver over center with some college b level talent around him.

This is the exact reason why they have the combine and pro days. His athleticism is rare and freakish. He was not a small time recruit that came out of nowhere either. Big time colleges were after him. He wanted to play as a freshman and be close to home so he pick Houston. The coach at Houston used Oliver to garner the most attention to essentially have it be 8 or 7 on 10. In terms of fading down the stretch of games? That's due to constant double teams. In the NFL he wont doubled a third as much. Look at it the other way. Clemson, Alabama and Mississippi st lines were loaded. Even the top guys Wilkins, Williams, Simmons. How often were they doubled let alone tripled??

They retooled their poorest positions. Beasley was the best slot wr availabe, who gets open quickly underneath. Brown was the best deep threat available. Pairing him with Allen makes sense. The Oline was terrible. They added the best center, and 5 veterans who could either be the starter or main backup. After all of that they can get out of almost all those deals after 2019 or 2020 at the latest. Sitting at 9 they can do whatever they want. Auction it for a vetran Probowler. Draft a probable impact player. With the surplus of day 3 picks I would imagine they use them to move up to get more players day 2 or another one in the first. Until the draft has played out it's hard to say they have no plan. Whether it's running back, dline or weapons for Allen that leaves more to be desired, they all could be corrected.

As an undersized Dt, he was asked to play nose tackle. Heads up over the center. The offense double even triple teamed him all game. He is a perfect 3 tech. Utilize his rare speed and quickness to penetrate by lining him up in gap of the guard and tackle. Seemed to me Houston used him to take up as many blockers as possible, while still asking him to make plays. When he was allowed to rush from non-nose positions he rank near the top of the class.

Neither. I dont see either prospect as a top 10 pick. In a draft high on talent I think there are impact players at numerous positions who will be available at 9. Taylor or Willimas are strictly need based picks in the top 20. The difference between them or who's available at 41 wont be significant.

What's you definition of quickness? Metcalf had one of the best 10 yards splits in the last 10 years? He wont run many option routes out of the slot, but outside he can run the go, comeback, post, slant and deep in and be effective doing it. His burst and speed shows up on screen. I'm concerned about the guys who are less explosive that didn't seperate in college.

A motivated Darues was special. Things happend on and off the field that has kept him from matching that form again. He didn't get a 100 mil contract because Whaley wanted to burn money. Years 2, 3, 4 he was a fantastic player. No way to tell how a 25 year old man will handle 20 mil checks.

I think Fant goes before Hockinson. He is the more natural route runner, the better redzone threat, and the kind of dynamic athlete that is drafted high.

That's why if they dont go Wr in the first I would like them to draft Parris Campbell in the second. Him in that role would be dynamite. He also has the size and speed to play outside as well. He could be our Tyreek Hill.

He played in nearly twice the games. Metcalf had more yards and Tds at the time of his injury on less targets. Looking at ability and potential who can do more in the NFL? Its Metcalf.

If you go offense at 9 it would have to be Metcalf. The idea of an elite pass catching Te who can also block is fantastic. My problem is Hockinson hasn't shown he is an Elite pass catcher. The argument against Metcalf is injuries and production. Metcalf in 2 less games has 200 more yards and five more TDs then the safer player Hockinson. When on the feild Metcalf produced at a higher rate while also having another player at his position on the team that is going to be drafted similar to Hockinson.

I go 1 Metcalf 2 Butler after that it's a pick your preference. I go Marquis Brown then Parris Campbell. I would be happy with Buffalo leaving the draft with any of the aforementioned. They all have elite traits that can play outside. To me the rest of the guys are better suited as slot or big slot position.

When Foster was brought back to the roster and starting to produce a comment McDermott made stuck out. It was basically, this isnt college or high school anymore. Players have to change their approach and become professionals. I also, read that Ray Ray has not changed. Mccloud would have to show he knows the playbook, and shows he can become the back up slot to Beasley. Imo he is a longshot.

I'm ok with just about anything other than Db, Oline or Rb at 9. Those are the positions lacking an elite option. I dont really want them to go "safe". I would rather they go for the most talented guy. Oliver, Gary, Metcalf, or Sweat.

The great hype hope.

From what I've seen he is a pretty good run blocker at the POA. He also gets good movement. I think he is the probable LG.

Picking at 9, if their was a stud lineman available in this draft I wonder if Beanes approach would be different? Personally, I dont see value picking one at 9. Maybe 40. The offense needs some impact skill players to go with the role players they brought in. I think they like Teller, so all they need is a guy to develop to take over RT.

I dont think it's a question if Buffalo would draft him at 9. I think it's a question of will he be available at 9. If he is not one of those stud dlineman will be and I think that's a win for Buffalo as well.

I think that young talent is needed on offense more so than defense. That will be weighted into account when they put their board together. The draft could fall so many ways. If they get 3 ace defenders with their top 3 picks. I wouldn't love it but I think they have enough to win with a dominant defense.

Right now Hockenson is a better blocker. He has the higher floor. Worst case he is a 10 to 12 year pro barring injury. Font has rare ability for a TE. He was OJ Howard but with production. He lined up all over the place. Games I watched last year it seemed Font was regarded as the higher prospect. After the playoffs guys imo are projecting that Hockenson is a great blocker and are harping on it because Gronk blocked so well for NE in the playoffs. Font when asked was not a poor blocker but he wasnt asked to do it as often because he was usually the flex TE while Hockinson was the in line TE.