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I would take Simpson before I take Campbell, probably Sanders, too. Awhile back two older comps proposed for Campbell were Posluszny and Jack Del Rio. I think he's a high floor guy who comes in ready to play. I don't think there's much ceiling above where he is. He's a second rounder to me with an attractive work ethic and leadership qualities. I would take him at 59 unless I did not pick up OL earlier and Matthew Bergeron were on the board. I believe OL needs more attention. I think the FA guards are adequate players. Maybe they end up better than that, but I'm not counting on better than that. A young C to groom behind Morse is needed unless you think Bates is the future C (maybe he is.) Brown is the fella I think is too big a gamble not to have a young RT alternative. I am more worried about that than MLB. I also think LB like RB is a devalued position in the draft. If you have an extraordinary outlier or a player like Nolan Smith that might be DE or OLB in different systems, that elevates the value. Otherwise, I wouldn't spend an early pick there unless it was the final piece in the puzzle. Those who think that or think Campbell fills the most urgent hole on the team will make a different calculation.

I like the current rb room. I don't think Cook or the recently signed Damien Harris are getting cut. Hines renegotiated. They have been looking at rbs in the draft, so it's possible they bring someone in. I'd be shocked if they spent another day 2 pick, let alone a first at the position.

Breer does seem plugged in. Gibbs is a really good player, but I just can't believe they would devote a first rounder to rb.

1) I think, but this may be my own bias, that Beane could actually pivot from some draft tendencies that imo have not been smart. I believe he recognizes, he should, that devoting resources to Josh Allen and the offense ought to be a priority. However, if he gravitates back towards defense 2) I think he is going to correctly prioritize DL over LB, but if he doesn't 3) I think Trenton Simpson is a better fit, an athlete with a higher ceiling, and the more likely early LB pick.

Yes, but do you want to bet the season on Brown playing well? They need a solid alternative in case Brown doesn't develop as the Bills are hoping. There isn't one currently on the team. It will have to come through the draft. RT is much more likely to sink the team than who is playing MLB.

Pats want the second pick and someone to take Mac Jones -- entitled schmucks.

God bless. Praying for you and your dad.

I would prefer Matthew Bergeron in the second. I think they need a better backup plan for Brown. Maybe he develops as they hope and avoids injury issues. If he doesn't, the entire oline is going to be a mess trying to compensate. If the guard play improves that helps. RT is still a question mark. Doesn't need to be a first round pick, but I would use a day 2 pick to acquire a resource there.

Trenton Simpson and Drew Sanders probably go before Jack Campbell. I wouldn't take a LB in the first period. If the trade for Hopkins happens, it probably involves a swap of 27 and 34. I would look at OT, G, C, even DT, before I thought about LB early second. I might take Trenton Simpson there.

You for sure are the fella who goes around telling little kids Santa doesn't exist.

We'll see if he goes in the first or early second. He's a high floor pick. I wouldn't take him at 27 and I don't think Beane will either.

I think Trenton Simpson is a better talent and a better fit. If you want Campbell, there's a decent chance you can get him at 59.

I think he has more value to us. I'm pretty certain Beane is going to take a DT day one or two regardless. If you trade Oliver, he very likely is going to take two. The only reason I would trade Oliver is if it were the only way to make the numbers work to get Hopkins under the cap.

I agree. I don't think it would be necessary and we are already looking at DT as probably one of the early picks. But that is how the trade was specified in the mock. I stated in the thread it was an overpay and various reasons why Oliver should be kept.

I don't know, but in the mock 3.0 we traded Ed Oliver along with pick 27 for Hopkins and 34. Trading Ed helped make the cap work.

I think this is the key. There are other positions that merit the earlier picks. Outside of positional value, I just don't think Campbell is as good as his enthusiasts believe he is.

Unfortunately, he still has us taking O'Cyrus Torrence.

Interesting is an equivocal word. It can be like Mr. Spock's fascinating, but also the enigmatic word of praise you use when someone who can't draw asks for your opinion of their artwork. I'm going with the latter in this case, because if Beane doesn't spend a day one or two pick on OL and Brown plays like Brown has played, it's going to get ugly fast. (Maybe he doesn't, but Beane is unwise not to have a backup plan and right now it isn't on the roster.)

It's rhetorical judo, not karate. Nice snide underhanded compliment to begin the second paragraph. Not sure who is ahead on points, but if it's a knife fight I'm going with BADOLBILZ.

I picked him up late in some of my simulated mock drafts.

Ahh, I missed it. Too busy wasting time here . . .

Really splendid work as always, Gunner. Thank you. If you were the Bills' GM what positions would you prioritize given where the talent level is strongest and weakest and the current roster? Would you do the 34 for 27 D Hopkins trade that is speculated? What is your ideal plausible draft after day 2? I like a number of players, but looking at the above, I think I want to make sure I end up with one of Bergeron, Wright, or Harrison. Another smart fella (it was gonzo) here speculated C early as a dark horse pick. That seems plausible to me.

Yes, that is true, but the fact that the good qbs and offensive weapon talent is migrating into our conference and ending up with rival teams that are playoff teams is not on balance a good thing.

It helps that the Jets have had multiple first rounders and are always picking near the top of the draft. We'll see how it turns out. I'm not sold on 39 year old Rodgers. If he plays well, the Jets are dangerous.