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Jets just threw a monkey wrench into this plan. They now have 3 picks between our #8 and #41. And they are high on Nassib. What?

I think Manuel moved up but not that high. Pretty certain that Geno will be gone by #8. That leaves Nassib and Barkley. My theory is the Bills will take a QB with their first pick because it is the most important position on the team and because the pickings are so slim this year(It's also such a vital need on this team). They may trade down(kind of a gutsy move because I think they risk missing out on the QB they want). In any case, it's still QB with their first pick. If it looks like a duck, quacks like a duck........it's probably a duck. Who will it be...........???? Just speculation, but can't imagine any other position doing more to help this team than QB... so Nassib or Barkley.

I just don't get it. The Bills did all of their homework on this year's QBs. If they don't like the value at #8, then they trade down to get him. I just don't see a scenario where they trade down and still pass on a QB. Waiting until the 2nd or 3rd round for a QB poses a big risk. Any other position just doesn't seem to make sense. The only scenario I can fathom them not getting a QB in round 1 is if they don't like the value at 8 and they also don't have a willing trade partner to move down. If that is the case, it could be any of a number of different positions depending on the Bills draft board. They won't risk missing out IMHO though. I like the Kolb pick, but I do not see the Bills just handing him the keys without a real battle. I think the Bills are determined to get one of the top QBs in this draft and not a 3rd to 6th rated one, especially when the draft class is all ready considered less appealing. Waiting until round 2 or later seems too big of a risk to me.

Agreed. I want more picks. Get our QB and an extra pick. I like this mock except, I think QB should be the Bills first pick.........Barkley, Nassib or EJM

With all of the Safety visits, I would not be surprised if the Bills are not high on Vaccaro themselves. Joe Buscaglia has an interesting article on the subject.

I watched that whole interview and actually thought Kolb sounded like an honest grounded individual. The statement itself did not sound like someone blowing wind out of their arse at all. He said that is why he was here and that is actually music to my ears. It will be interesting to see what he is able to do, but he definitely sounds like he is driven and that is a good thing. See the presser for yourself. This one on on with Chris Brown was pretty good too. They talk about his rib injury against the Bills too.

I knew that would get a rise out of someone.

It sure is. http://espn.go.com/blog/afceast/post/_/id/57257/kevin-kolbs-super-bowl-talk-is-laughable

He's wearing his old college #4. Was curious about his college stats and ran across He initially was going to play for Oklahoma coming out of high school and ended up rescinding that commitment when his high school coach got a job coaching for Houston. Just looking at the video, I was pretty surprised by the running plays and role outs. Kolb has some wheels. Here are his college stats. Passing Year School Conf Class Pos Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A AY/A TD Int Rate Career Houston 964 1565 61.6 12964 8.3 8.5 85 31 145.1 2003* Houston CUSA FR QB 220 360 61.1 3131 8.7 9.3 25 6 153.8 2004 Houston CUSA SO QB 198 353 56.1 2766 7.8 7.7 11 6 128.8 2005* Houston CUSA JR QB 254 420 60.5 3258 7.8 7.1 19 15 133.4 2006* Houston CUSA SR QB 292 432 67.6 3809 8.8 9.8 30 4 162.7 His completion percentages look pretty good and his Y/A are good too. These are his college numbers so take them with a grain of salt. He really doesn't have much to go on for numbers in the NFL so I'm kind of interested in these. I like the signing. He could be pretty good if he's given some time to throw. We are going to find out how good our offensive line really is with him behind center. The thing that I like is that he has a pretty good background in west coast principals. He may actually flourish in Buffalo.

The OP may be on to something. The Bills have had 4 safeties in for visits. FOUR! They are obviously looking to add more. As to where they plan to add more in this draft, that is the question. Also as the OP suggests, Pettine places a pretty high value on the position. Many believe other positions are much greater needs based on what we all saw last year. However the defense is going to be much different, scheme wise. I think a lot of people will be surprised by how the Bills draft this year.

Yes, yes, and yes.

Chicken or the egg? If you have a star QB you have a star WR. You can't have one without the other. Sheesh. Way over analyzing this stuff. We need both. That does not mean we don't all ready have one on our roster and it doesn't mean we won't try to improve one of those positions either. Can we improve both positions? Absolutely. Will we? We'll find out soon enough. Or in some cases maybe not. You guys crack me up.

They're bringing him in for a visit. Apperently the Jets are also interested according to Schefter. Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 3m Redskins free-agent TE Fred Davis is scheduled to visit Bills on Wednesday. Jets and Redskins also interested.

That's my take as well. I just can't see the Bills passing on a QB in the 1st. They know people will reach for a QB, so in order to get one they like, they will grab theirs at 8 before its too late.

Check This. Stevie is at a Duck's hockey game with Matt. You think they tossed the ball around?

A TE can be very helpful to a new QB. Especially an HB type. People seem to categorize positions all wrong around here. The tight end is a receiver, a pass blocker and a run blocker. The tight can be in motion behind the line of scrimmage giving him the ability to counter what the defense is doing. This position is far more important than a lot of people realize. A big powerful receiving TE is hard to bring down and is a natural threat in the red zone too. Don't discount the position. Look what Brady is doing with TEs. They can be very useful. I tend to think that some of the most potent offenses in the league use TEs as receivers.

I think that Barkley may become the #1 QB in this draft if he does well during his pro day. I would love this, except I do not want 2 more QBs. We still have other holes to fill. Then again, it would be nice to have some depth at QB too.

'Cuse looked pretty good last night.

I could get on board with a scenario like that too. I'm holding out hope that Barkley wows everyone on his pro day though. If he or Geno is available, I'd take it. Then again a nice defensive guy and QB in the second could work. I'm no expert but I do like BPA when it's a position of need. On the surface LT is not a position of need but Glenn was considered the best guard coming out of college with most people(Bill's excluded) not thinking of him as a tackle. To sum things up, there is more than one way to skin a cat.

Let him compete for LT. That will light a fire under his butt. Loser goes to RT, I would think.

I was at our local AMVETS and a buddy of mine was mouthing off that he could do between four and five hundred pushups in less than five minutes. Being as drunk as we all were, a few people decided to take him up on a bet. My buddy had about 5 people bet a beer that he couldn't do it. He ended up winning 5 free beers when he did 10 pushups.

Why did you post this 3 times?

K-9, did you read that article the OP posted? I think it was a very good write-up and that it could shed some light on what our coaches are thinking.

Your observations are based on players not on the Bills roster. The scheme is not going to be a clone of what the Jets did. This is the Buffalo Bills and the talent here is entirely different. I don't see us playing the same game at all. We know the defense has some serious talent......just look at the roster. I'm pretty convinced that our new coaches will be putting together a better game plan than Wanny did.

Nice article. I really think Pettine has a plan for getting after the passer. Bills could be among the best in the league this year. I also think all of the hoopla surrounding all of these read option QBs coming out of college is going to come to a screeching halt. Defenses are getting prepared. CBS Sports - PFT article.