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Didn't think I had to clarify myself. "On paper" Parham was the better pick. Parham went where he was projected to go. For whatever that's worth. Bernard went 1 to 3 rounds before his projected draft position. Sure it's relative and not an exact science. Obviously, Beane had him valued way way more than most. In essence, he drafted a guy in the third round that he probably could have gotten in the 5th. Sorry I can't get behind that kind of thinking. I don't. I do know he was projected to go in the 3rd round unlike Bernard. Take that for whatever it's worth. Generally speaking, I don't like selecting guys 1 to 3 rounds before their projected value. Think Daniel Jones as a reference.

By your own accounts most had him projected as a 4th, 5th, and 6th round pick. To boot, you cherry picked this info from umpteen sources to try to support your viewpoint. It's no singing endorsement for the Bills 3rd round selection. No way should this guy have been selected on the 3rd round! Unless you like Beane reaches?

I absolutely hate the pick. How's that?

Nice post and the concerns you state are legitimate. Oh ok that makes everything fine and dandy then. Thanks! Not likely.

He is a tweener. The NFL is a whole different animal then the Big 12. Literally, this guy was not on anyone's radar. Beane is on his own island here.

Parham was a by far better pick. The Raiders ran to the podium with the very next pick and selected him. They should at least give Beane a little present for that gift. Instead, the may have a solid 3rd round special teamer. Does it really matter when they kick the ball in the end zone? Really? If the Bills selected Rosen instead of Allen would your theme still correct? Flawed thinking Warcodered...

I believe your assumption is incorrect. Look at Daniel Jones as evidence. Drafting isn't an exact science but generally speaking teams boards are probably closer than we think. Many evaluators and so called experts also are good at what they do. In this case, I think it's Beane trying to show everyone how he's much smarter he is than everyone else. No doubt he is an intelligent football man. Hope he's right! For now, I think it's a poor pick.

The Bills sure do look to have an underwhelming lb core.

I am second guessing this one. He could have been drafted in the 5th round. So many better choices were available. Time will tell. On paper, this sure looks like a huge reach. Don't like this pick one bit.

Wow.

Don't like this pick!

They all smoke weed don't kid yourself.

I've heard some like him better than Hall.

I think the Bills have their eye on RB Cook from Ga.

What a great draft by the Jets. They have closed the gap in the next few year's is their QB can play.

The two can co-exist. You can have very good management but never achieve the ultimate goal. Very good sometimes doesn't cut it. You do make a valid point about no super.bowl win.

I agree but it needs to bring home the Lombardi Trophy. That's the goal! Thus far, they have fallen short.

I agree that this front office has been nothing short of stellar. To think we the fans know more than Beane and company is a battle I'm not willing to fight. Their track record speaks for themselves. However, it doesn't mean that Beane/ front office hasn't made errors. Doesn't mean fans can't or shouldn't be critical of the front office moves. Isn't that what all fans do? It's goes with the territory sort of speak. Some opinions are really out there and ridiculous while others seem more rational and fact based. Personally, it's always fun for me to "play scout" for the Bills, predict the Bills moves, and critique, praise or criticize the draft picks and free agency pick ups or lack of. Once again, isn't that what fans do? It doesn't mean that fans think they know more than Beane and others making the decisions. In concluding, the Bills front office had earned its right to be trusted based on their outstanding performance. This team is poised to make a super bowl run and the front office absolutely deserves the accolades.

Nothing about Epanesa impresses me. I think he stinks. Very true but we fans are craving for a super bowl win.

It's really hard to know if Beane errored in that situation. Was there a real possibility that same other team may have tried to "jump" the Bills and get Elam? We just don't know that answer. With that said, I don't think you can say with conviction and fact that Beane panicked. For me its risk vs reward. I'm fine with giving up the 4th rounder if Elam was by far the BPA on their board. Added bonus is it filled the Bills biggest need! Its really a win win. Lastly, there is no guarantee the Bill could get Hall even if with theor 4th rounder in hand. Sure makes it easy but still lots of unknowns and other variables in play. I suspect if Beane really wants Hall he will be aggressive to try to get him. Its still not out of the question.

Both likely gone before 57. Beane will have to move up to get either.

Tried to tell you there was no way the Bills would take Hall at 25. You just refused to listen to anyone who questioned your illogical thinking. That would have been a collasal reach. Hall isn't all that.

Hard to argue with that thinking.

We need quality not quantity. Im Ok giving up the 4th to secure the guy they wanted.

Yep, now it's timely for Hall when.he drops.