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Even if the Vikes are stupid enough to pass on Kalil, he won't make it to us.

For those of you who haven't heard, Peter King claims the Jags like Gilmore and will nab him at 7: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/peter_king/04/20/mock.draft/index.html I really think Floyd is our boy. He's legit BPA (especially since the talent between 10 and 20 is so damn tight) and we need a 2 to complement Stevie because Meachem was too rich for our budget. Hope we get David in 2. Then we go BPA CB in 3. In 4 we can go BPA OT and maybe give Fitz another weapon by taking a TE with our other 4. Regardless, this draft will be fun because the FO made 95% of the moves they needed to. Be happy folks!!

I gave up on that pipe dream about a month ago when the "experts" issued their edict that the Dawg Pounders would be going with Richardson. Prior to that, I thought he was a legit potential trade up target. I just don't see who there is left that is a trade up target at 10. Seems like our only chance for a trade up would be if some GM smokes a fatty with Kirkpatrick and Adams the night of the draft.

Let's see how many people miss the small print!!!

I would take Peyton Manning or Walter Payton but I wouldn't take Walter Peyton or Payton Manning (I'm "ha, ha" funny).

Anybody who is talking about taking Hill at 10 and who has denounced taking Reiff or Martin at 10 is a hypocrite. You wanna talk about a reach at 10? Hill would be the epitome. Don't get me wrong, the kid might be a stud one day but everyone on this board has repeated the same mantra over and over - the 10th pick in the draft must be able to step in and produce from day one. Number 10 can't be a developmental pick. Here are some quotes about Hill: "He is a raw receiver with big upside and a high ceiling." " Isn't a real polished route runner because of the scheme. Is asked to typically just run vertical routes where he can track/height point the football. Has been asked to work from the slot, but seemed to round off/drift in and out of his breaks. And isn't real sharp or sudden in that area of the game. Watching his short area quickness and body control for a big guy he looks like he can certainly develop in the three-step game and has the skill set to be able to beat press coverage off the line." "Is going to need some time to develop." Sounds like a guy you take at the bottom/end of the 1st round. That said, if he's somehow there for us at 41, I'll have wood!!!

I had that same epiphany 2-3 weeks ago. Hairston is our LT for now. That means Floyd is our pick. If not Floyd, then a CB at 10 and then a WR (e.g., Sanu) at 41.

Coples. Let someone else try to motivate him.

There is no way in hell that a DT will be the pick at 10. You actually think we're passing on Floyd, a corner or OT to take a DT at 10? DL will be addressed at the earliest with our 3rd pick. I'd play it safe and guess we use one of our 4th rd picks for DL depth. The only way I see a DL being taken earlier than that is if 1st rd DL talent drops to 41 (stranger things have happened).

I think Mel is huffing hairspray!!

Agreed.

Would you like to discuss the virtues of Panasonic's new line of plasmas (the ST50 is a kick ass set that can be had at a fair price especially in light of the great improvements they've made to their new line of plasmas). I'd also recommend not bailing too early on the players you drafted in your fantasy baseball league. Last and most important, I recommend trying bacon pizza (not Canadian bacon!) before you leave this world.

His Perry/Upshaw picks at LB for our 43 defense are silly (it was almost as humorous as when Sportsline's Rang and Brugler (???) continued to have Upshaw as our pick for our 34 defense LONG AFTER we'd announced the move to 43). NFP also seems to have this fascination with Adams--he's consistently been ranked as their #2 OT. While everyone agrees he has the tools and potential to be the #2 OT, the consensus is that he is a risky pick which doesn't = #2 OT. Does anyone else think there are "payola" games with these mock drafts (not necessarily $$ but perhaps access)? Not saying that's the case here but sometimes when these rankings are skewed it makes me wonder (and since I'm bored I thought this might be a fun especially since we've beaten every other horse to death. ). Who will be our "Deepthroat"?

Here's the link: http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Inside-the-NFL-Draft-Bills-team-needs.html

While it would be nice to have DeCastro, OG is not a position of need and he is also not the BPA at 10. We can hit both BPA and need by going WR, CB or OT at 10 (not going to re-hash the whole Reiff/Martin value debate if we take either at 10).

What about Jerome Simpson? I know it sounds crazy at first blush but the guy only got 15 days and 3 years probation: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/05/jerome-simpson-jail-sentence-15-days_n_1407400.html At the end of the day, he's apparently not gonna be suspended for as long as you'd think because he was conviucted of drug possession not distribution. Found one source who claims it might only be 4 game suspension. Simpson is a quality, YOUNG, player who might be forced to sign an incentive-laden contract witgh plenty of protections for the team who signs him. Is he a bonehead, sure. However, with probation he's gotta be a good boy or else. Imagine Smpsdon coming in as our number 3 WR behind Stevie and Floyd in week 8 (gotta give him time to get into plying safe). Some might argue that he's a safer signing than taking a player who is coming off of serious injures... Now take your shots!

Joe Adcock can play "long ball".

Sanu = Hakeem Nicks. Not a speed guy but ran a 4.41 and 4.46 at his pro day. Not too shabby for a 6'2" 211 lbs. I take him in 2 if we go CB in 1. He's only going to get better.

Hairston is our LT for now. In regard to the draft, my guess is that we'll be drafting an OT same Bat-time, same Bat-channel as lastyear when we (coincidentally) drafted Hairston ... Round 4 (wouldn't that be ironic, don't ya think?). Going OT with one of our 4s would enable us to hit some solid BPAs at positions of need without reaching, e.g., we could go WR, CB, OLB and then OT (and maybe a TE with our other 4 to give Fitzpatrick another weapon) or CB, WR, OLB I think there are two interesting, developmental OT picks who might be capable of playing LT one day--Potter frtom Boise St. (who a bunch of you have already posted some good info about) and McCants from UAB (he's also garnered some attention but not as much as Potter). Here's one so-called expert's detailec opinion regarding McCants: Matt McCants: Alabama-Birmingham (6-7, 295) A tall, long-armed, athletically built offensive tackle with some natural width to his lower half, but has yet to really fill out, McCants possesses the frame to get bigger but is going to need some time to mature physically. He lacks ideal anchor strength at this stage because of it. He does a nice job extending his long arms into contact and is very coordinated with his punch when asked to slide and punch. However, in order to anchor vs. bigger defenders, he will widen his footwork in order to overcompensate and loses his balance/footing in the process. He exhibits the range off the edge to routinely reach speed off the corner and he's a natural bender who can sit into his stance, keep his pad level down and look very fluid sliding his feet laterally when asked to mirror both in space and through contact. He's balanced into contact with his punch and does a nice job keeping his weight evenly distributed A tall, long-armed, athletically built offensive tackle with some natural width to his lower half, but has yet to really fill out, McCants possesses the frame to get bigger but is going to need some time to mature physically. He lacks ideal anchor strength at this stage because of it. He does a nice job extending his long arms into contact and is very coordinated with his punch when asked to slide and punch. However, in order to anchor vs. bigger defenders, he will widen his footwork in order to overcompensate and loses his balance/footing in the process. He exhibits the range off the edge to routinely reach speed off the corner and he's a natural bender who can sit into his stance, keep his pad level down and look very fluid sliding his feet laterally when asked to mirror both in space and through contact. He's balanced into contact with his punch and does a nice job keeping his weight evenly distributed in the pass game. He also exhibits the range and mirror ability to hold his own on the left side at the next level. McCants exhibits elite range when asked to pull and get out to the second level. He is very coordinated in space, moves effortlessly and has the flexibility to cleanly drop his pad level and cut down defenders on contact. He coils up into his stance well and exhibits a good initial snap through the hips into contact, extending his arms well off the ball and initially gaining leverage. He moves his feet in order to mirror and maintain his angle. However, he will begin to pop upright through contact, limiting his natural power and taking away from his push and ability to stay engaged through contact. Impression: McCants possesses a great looking frame that has the ability to get bigger and mature physically. Athletically, all the tools are there for this kid to play left tackle in the NFL, he just needs some time to make the jump in competition and mature physically. in the pass game. He also exhibits the range and mirror ability to hold his own on the left side at the next level. McCants exhibits elite range when asked to pull and get out to the second level. He is very coordinated in space, moves effortlessly and has the flexibility to cleanly drop his pad level and cut down defenders on contact. He coils up into his stance well and exhibits a good initial snap through the hips into contact, extending his arms well off the ball and initially gaining leverage. He moves his feet in order to mirror and maintain his angle. However, he will begin to pop upright through contact, limiting his natural power and taking away from his push and ability to stay engaged through contact. Impression: McCants possesses a great looking frame that has the ability to get bigger and mature physically. Athletically, all the tools are there for this kid to play left tackle in the NFL, he just needs some time to make the jump in competition and mature physically. I'm intrigued...

Recently realized that Buddy has confidence in Hairston and in Buddy I trust! With our resignings and free agent signings, I am excited about our upcoming BPA draft and, most importantly, the upcoming season!

I like Quick. However, I was hoping he'd there at 3 if we pass on Floyd at 1. I'm now of the opinion that Hairston is our LT this year. Accordingly, here's how I'd like to go: 1) Floyd (WR); 2) Bobby Wagner or Lavonte David (OLB); and 3) Josh Robinson or Dwight Bentley (CB). If we're going WR in 2 (which means we took Gilmore at 10) I'd take Sanu over Quick. He's money in the bank = Hakeem Nicks.

I've always assumed that Buddy was not of the opinion that Hairston was our LT and consequently thought we'd go OT at 10 because there is a far greater drop off in OTs than there is at WR and CB. However, I decided to go back and re-read some of the articles in which Hairston was discussed. I've now had an epiphany and think Hairston is our LT (for now). Check out some of the evidence: "Hairston performed admirably early, but when he was pressed back into starting duty after missing three games he was eventually replaced by Bell once he was healthy again. In the eyes of Nix, Hairston just hasn’t arrived as an NFL player yet...'Chris Hairston I think can be a really good left tackle,' Nix said. 'He’s a rookie. It’s going to take him a little bit. He got some good experience this year.'" This article seals the deal for me, making a compelling point for Hairston and pointing out Buddy's apparent tendencies for putting together OLs (can't believe I missed this article!): http://mobile.buffalorumblings.com/2012/3/23/2896842/buffalo-bills-riley-reiff-jonathan-martin-2012-nfl-draft Welcome to Buffalo Michael Floyd (or if he's drafted before we pick, Stephon Gilmore). Now I won't have to defend a pick that didn't make me feel warm and fuzzy!!!

Ingram is going to be a big time player. I'll echo what others have already said, with his talent wherever you put him on the field, he'll produce. Would not be unhappy if he's the pick at 10.

Bunch of big WRs who should be available later in the draft (in no particular order)--Quick, Criner, Childs, Fuller, Streeter, McNutt, etc...

I second that. He's going to be a solid, physical receiver like Hakeem Nicks. Decent chance he'll be there at 41. Nope. However, in another thread I posted 5-6 weeks ago I apparently indicated that former back-up QB Levi Brown did not change his name and transformed into a 6'5" 320 lbs LT.