Steely Dan

I like the unit and somebody in another thread suggested the Gamecocks!! Meredith was a Gamecock so if he becomes a starter the theme is still kinda there.

Here's an article about him. As of last night, Alexander had not reached agreement on a free-agent contract. He confirmed that he’s fielding offers from several teams and looking for the best situation. I'm guessing the best situation includes a place without natural turf that gets frozen in the winter, needs a receiver, will be running an offense he finds interesting and has a good training staff. If that's what he's looking for Buffalo could be seriously considered. JMO I haven't heard any news on Darryl Jackson. I would think someone will give him a FA contract. At worst he should be a PS player. JMO His situation may be like Alexander's and he's waiting for the best offer.

I've heard that Danario Alexander has an injury but I can't find any reliable information on that.

The fact that he's been at the voluntary OTA's is a good sign.

I'm guessing their name is either; Pat, Jamie, Erin/Aaron (won't know unless spoken), Francis or some other androgynous name.

Fixed.

I get about six scouting previews every year and do a lot of internet searches too, I know I'm a geek. Anyhoo, it always strikes me as funny how some guys can have completely different takes on some of these things. I've heard the term "long strider" used in a both positive and negative way. The draft grades given immediately after the draft are based on how teams filled needs and the players they got to fill them. this why a lot of pundits are giving them low grades now. They didn't draft Clausen or Bulaga so they suck at drafting. I'm not sure what he needs more. Conditioning or self motivation. I think there may be more to it than that but I do think you're on the right road.

This is from SI.com; BIOGRAPHY: Three-year starter used at both tackle spots as well as offensive guard. Suffered through his senior season with an ankle injury. POSITIVES: Athletic tackle who plays with terrific fundamentals. Bends his knees, sets with a wide base, and blocks with terrific leverage. Keeps his feet moving throughout the action, and displays the ability to slide off the edge, covering a lot of area. Shows top footwork in space. Stays square, anchors in pass protection, and nicely adjusts the oncoming defenders. Extends his hands into opponents and keeps them away. Displays solid movement skills and effective blocking in motion. Quickly picks up blitzes and works well with teammates. NEGATIVES: Must improve his blocking balance, as he's on the field too much. Does not consistently attack assignments. His passion for the game and toughness has been questioned by NFL scouts. ANALYSIS: When he hits on all cylinders, Meredith is one of the better pass protectors in the draft. He comes off a poor senior campaign and will be selected much later than his talents warrant. Meredith offers a lot of upside, and he could very easily break into the starting lineup at the all-important left tackle position if he gets his game back on track and consistently plays on a high level. PROJECTION: Second Round Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/...l#ixzz0m9BWtH1R Get a free NFL Team Jacket and Tee with SI Subscription

This is from the Packers Website; Jamon Meredith | Tackle | South Carolina | 6'5" - 304 lbs. Story: Meredith Brings More Competition To O-Line OVERVIEW Versatility is one of Meredith's best traits, along with his team-first work ethic. One of the smartest offensive linemen in the league, the fifth-year senior boasted a 3.74 grade point average, receiving the school's Harold White Award for his academic excellence last spring. As a sophomore, he was named the university's recipient of the Andrew Sorensen Scholar-Athlete Award for Football. Meredith started 38 games during his career at South Carolina. During his time with the Gamecocks, he has lined up at both tackle positions prior to shifting to left guard as a senior. That move was brought about so that he could mentor Georgia Military Institute transfer, Jarriel King, as Meredith's familiar left tackle slot. Meredith was a standout strong-side defensive end at Hillcrest High School, where he lettered three times under the guidance of head coach Wayne Garrick. He earned All-League honors as a senior and received a two-star prospect rating from Rivals.com. Despite a banner senior prep season, Meredith was lightly recruited by the colleges. Former South Carolina offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo saw that Meredith had great athleticism when he recruited him at Hillcrest, the high school that produced former USC and current Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Travelle Wharton. "He had that athletic ability like Wharton. He was long, he was lean and he was athletic," said DeGuglielmo, who is presently a coach with the Miami Dolphins. "He was low-key and had an even temperament - and i liked that about him," DeGuglielmo added. "i didn't want someone who was too excitable." Meredith enrolled at South Carolina in 2004, spending most of the season acclimating to the right offensive tackle position on the scout team. He received his first collegiate game action in the seventh contest vs. Vanderbilt, but did not play the rest of the year. In 2005, Meredith spent the first part of the season as a key reserve at both right and left tackle. He took over right tackle duties midway through the Arkansas clash, going on to start four games, including the Independence Bowl vs. Missouri. He finished the year with 34 knockdowns and six touchdown-resulting blocks, as the offense averaged 315.92 yards per game. The following season, the Andrew Sorenson Scholar-Athlete Award winner started all 13 games. He started the first seven contests at right tackle and the final six on the left side, delivering 62 knockdowns for the campaign. He was named Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week vs. Clemson, helping the Gamecocks improve their offense from a 100th-place ranking in 2005 to 20th in 2006 (395.0 ypg). As a junior, Meredith earned ESPN Academic All-District honors and was named his team's Outstanding Offensive Lineman. Starting all 12 games at left tackle, he made 75 knockdowns and twelve touchdown-resulting blocks. He allowed just three quarterback sacks on 443 pass plays and also recorded three solo tackles, along with recovering a fumble. Meredith started 2008 as a left tackle vs. Georgia, but then spent the rest of the year at left guard, finishing with nine starts. He posted 48 knockdowns and five touchdown-resulting blocks, as both Meredith and USC struggled, with the offense ranking 9th nationally with an average of 316.54 yards per game. CAREER NOTES Meredith started 38 games at South Carolina, including eight at right guard, eleven at right tackle and 19 at left tackle... In his final two seasons, the lineman delivered 123 knock-downs, 17 touchdown-resulting blocks and six down field blocks... During that span, he was penalized nine times (seven false starts, two holding calls)... Allowed seven quarterback pressures and seven sacks on 753 pass plays... Also recorded four solo tackles and recovered one fumble. 2008 SEASON Recipient of the Harold White Grade Point Average Award (3.7 gpa)... Meredith started nine of the 11 games he appeared in... Was the team's starting left tackle in his first 2008 appearance, vs. Georgia, and then shifted to left guard for the balance of the schedule... Recorded 48 knockdowns with five touchdown-resulting blocks and two down field blocks, grading 80.0% for blocking consistency... Penalized twice and allowed four quarterback sacks and two pressures... Part of a front wall that saw the Gamecocks slip to 9ih in the nation in total offense (316.54 ypg), 96th in scoring (20.77 ppg), 11 ih in rushing (94.08 ypg) and 111th in sacks allowed (3.00 spg). 2007 SEASON ESPN Academic All-District selection... Started all twelve games at left offensive tackle, collecting 75 knockdowns while leading the Gamecocks with twelve touchdown-resulting blocks... Added four down field blocks as he finished with an 81.42% grade for blocking consistency... Was part of an offense that finished third in the Southeastern Conference and 37th in the country in passing (258.17 ypg)... The ground attack struggled though, placing 101st in the nation with an average of 113.67 yards per game, as the front wall ranked 92nd in the country in sacks allowed (2.58 spg)... Also recorded three solo tackles, including one each vs. Mississippi State, Florida and Tennessee and recovered a fumble in the Georgia contest. 2006 SEASON Presented the Andrew Sorensen Scholar-Athlete Award for Football... Started all 13 games, lining up at right tackle for the seven contests before taking over left tackle duties... Named the Southeastern Conference's Offensive Lineman of the Week vs. Clemson... Registered 62 knockdowns and eight touchdown-resulting blocks, as the Gamecocks ranked 19th in the nation in passing (250.69 ypg), 21st in pass efficiency (146.55 rating) and 20th in total offense (395.0 ypg). 2005 SEASON Meredith played in every game, seeing action at both offensive tackle positions... Moved into the starting lineup at right tackle midway through the Arkansas clash, going on to start four late season games, including vs. Missouri in the Independence Bowl... Produced 34 knockdowns and six touchdown-resulting blocks, including eight knockdowns in his first career start, vs. Kentucky... Helped the team average 315.92 yards in total offense, 23.67 points and 220.75 yards passing per game. 2004 SEASON Appeared briefly as a reserve offensive tackle in the team's seventh game of the season vs. Vanderbilt... Was granted a redshirt year by the NCAA. CAMPUS AGILITY TESTS 5.11 in the 40-yard dash... 1.80 10-yard dash...2.95 20-yard dash.. .4.78 20-yard shuttle... 7.87 three-cone drill. ..28.5-inch vertical jump... 9'2" broad jump... Bench pressed 225 pounds 21 times... 33 1/8-inch arm length... 9 7/8-inch hands. HIGH SCHOOL Attended Hillcrest (Simpsonville, S.C.) High School, playing three seasons as a strong-side defensive end for head coach Wayne Garrick... Earned All-League honors as a senior and received a two-star prospect rating from Rivals.com. PERSONAL Graduated in May, 2008, with a degree in Sport and Entertainment Management, as he earned several academic honors by accumulating a 3.7 grade point average... Born James J. Meredith on 5/11/86... Resides in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

This is from NFL.com Jamon Meredith (OT) Height: 6'5" Weight: 304 College: South Carolina Conference: SEC Hometown: Simpsonville, SC High School: Hillcrest Combine Results: 40 Yard Dash : 5.03 seconds Bench Press : 31.0 reps Vertical Jump : 28.0 inches Broad Jump : 105.0 inches 3 Cone Drill : 8.01 seconds 20 Yard Shuttle : 4.82 seconds Featured Prospects Selected by: Green Bay Packers Round: 5 Pick (Overall): 26 (162) Pick Analysis: The former Gamecock may emerge as one of the draft's biggest sleepers after landing with the Packers. Meredith has multi-positional flexibility and will add quality depth to their offensive-line rotation. Overview One of the smartest offensive linemen in the Southeastern Conference, the fifth-year senior boasted a 3.74 grade-point average, receiving the school's Harold White Award for his academic excellence in 2008. As a sophomore, he was named the university's recipient of the Andrew Sorensen Scholar-Athlete Award for Football. Meredith started 38 games during his career at South Carolina and had a string of 28 consecutive starts snapped heading into the 2008 campaign. He lined up at both tackle positions prior to shifting to left guard as a senior. That move was brought about so that he could mentor Georgia Military Institute transfer, Jarriel King, at Meredith's familiar left tackle slot. Meredith was a standout strong-side defensive end at Hillcrest High School, where he lettered three times under the guidance of head coach Wayne Garrick. He earned All-League honors as a senior and received a two-star prospect rating from Rivals.com. Despite a banner senior prep season, Meredith was lightly recruited by the colleges. Former South Carolina offensive line coach Dave DeGuglielmo saw that Meredith had great athleticism when he recruited him at Hillcrest, the high school that produced former USC and current Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Travelle Wharton. "He had that athletic ability like Wharton. He was long, he was lean and he was athletic," said DeGuglielmo, who is a coach with the Miami Dolphins. "He was low-key and had an even temperament -- and I liked that about him. I didn't want someone who was too excitable." Meredith enrolled at South Carolina in 2004, spending most of the season acclimating to the right offensive tackle position on the scout team. He received his first collegiate game action in the seventh contest vs. Vanderbilt, but did not play the rest of the year. In 2005, Meredith spent the first part of the season as a key reserve at both right and left tackle. He took over right tackle duties midway through the Arkansas clash, going on to start four games, including the Independence Bowl vs. Missouri. He finished the year with 34 knockdowns and six touchdown-resulting blocks, as the offense averaged 315.92 yards per game. The following season, the Andrew Sorenson Scholar-Athlete Award winner started all 13 games. He started the first seven contests at right tackle and the final six on the left side, delivering 62 knockdowns for the campaign. He was named Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week vs. Clemson, helping the Gamecocks improve their offense from a 100th-place ranking in 2005 to 20th in 2006 (395.0 yards per game). As a junior, Meredith earned ESPN Academic All-District honors and was named his team's Outstanding Offensive Lineman. Starting all 12 games at left tackle, he made 75 knockdowns and twelve touchdown-resulting blocks. He allowed just three quarterback sacks on 443 pass plays and also recorded three solo tackles, along with recovering a fumble. After sitting out the first two games of 2008, based on his agreement with the NCAA, Meredith returned to the lineup at left tackle vs. Georgia, but then spent the rest of the year at left guard. A right ankle sprain in fall camp affected his foot speed and balance, and was further compounded when he again injured it early in the Louisiana State game. He saw limited action the next two games, finishing with nine starts. He posted 48 knockdowns and five touchdown-resulting blocks, as both Meredith and USC struggled, with the offense ranking 97th nationally with an average of 316.54 yards per game. High School Attended Hillcrest (Simpsonville, S.C.) High School, playing three seasons as a strong-side defensive end for head coach Wayne Garrick...Earned All-League honors as a senior and received a two-star prospect rating from Rivals.com.

Here's what TSN's War Room said about him last year; Jamon Meredith T, South Carolina War Room analysis Strengths: Is thick-bodied, with strength to dominate defenders once he gets hands on them. Has experience starting at left guard and both tackle spots. Bends his knees and sinks his hips to pass block with good leverage; when doing so, slides well laterally to handle pass-rush moves. When getting his hands on defensive linemen first in pass protection, extends his arms well to keep them pinned on the line. Seals and drives defensive linemen down the line on side blocks when playing aggressively. Weaknesses: Does not play with intensity often. Usually blocks with poor technique. Is not a fire-off-the-snap in-line run blocker; is more of a stand, grab and hold blocker. Does not use his hands aggressively to punch defensive linemen; often allows pass rushers to get into his chest, and gets jolted and driven back by bull rushers. Stops his feet after making contact, falling off blocks. Lacks quick footwork and speed to pull and lead on outside runs, and struggles to adjust to block moving targets in the open field. Is terrible at cut blocking defensive linemen. Is not a quick-twitch athlete. Has been hampered by injuries this season. Bottom line: Meredith is one of the more disappointing prospects our scouts evaluated this year. Although he came into the season with high grades from many scouting services, he's simply not that good of a player. Meredith had to miss the first season's two games because of a previous NCAA ruling about his eligibility. He later sat out a couple games with an ankle injury. He's best suited to play guard or right tackle in the NFL because he lacks the top athleticism for left tackle. But if he does not play with much greater passion on every snap and improve his technique, Meredith won't last long, regardless of where he lines up. I hope somebody turns on the light for this kid.

I went back to the 2009 PFW Draft Preview to see what they had to say about JM. They pegged him as a LT with very good attributes to play the position. The knocks on him are he's a locker room lawyer (I still don't know what that means), has motivational problems, won't play through pain and lacks mental toughness. It sounds to me like someone needs to give him a swift kick in the ass. They had him pegged as a 2nd to 3rd round talent. He was drafted at #162 by GB in the 5th round and was put on the practice squad. If Gailey's staff can motivate him and get him in good condition, and the other players can make him start taking the game seriously and to be nasty on the field he could be a real find. The problem is that there is a lot to fix and he'll have to want to change. I'm hoping the light turns on for him this offseason. If it does the LT spot may not be as dire as a lot of us believe.

I love these two parts of Sully's article; No one plans to lose. But Nix has to know they're not ready to contend. He was direct when asked if this was the draft of a franchise that didn't feel the need to win big right away. "I think so," Nix said. "Our philosophy is to build through the draft, and I've said that from day one. We're trying to build a good foundation of solid kids and good, solid players. I'm not trying to make a splash and say we're one player away from winning the Super Bowl, or what some of these teams think." ___________ But a GM is supposed to have a master plan, and it's still unclear what Nix has in mind. You have to give him the benefit of the doubt, but this is the Bills, after all. For now, Modrak is still the chief scout and Edwards is the still the quarterback. What he said. Okung is the only franchise OT in the draft IMO. The others all have questions that make them somewhat risky. I'd much rather they fill another glaring need, NT, with a better player than reach for a LT just because a lot of people say they have to. There are no basements in the apartment over the comic book store. He was the #1 pick.

A good friend of mine agrees with you 100% and calls this a "Ralph Wilson pick" I disagree for a lot of the reasons already discussed. The best proof that it wasn't done to sell tickets is, as some have stated, that it wasn't Clausen or Tebow. This guy is NOT just a third down back. His value is all over the map. He contributes in so many ways it's sick. He's a blur of a RB, a receiver, a KR, a P returner and willing blocker. I honestly think he'll be good enough to be worth three wins this year. Even if a team stacks the line against him it doesn't seem to matter much in stopping him. In fact once he turns the corner it appears that stacking the line is shooting themselves in the foot. It's almost like it's better to play nickle defense when he's in the game on first downs. Hopefully Gailey can turn one of the ---- QB's into shinola and other teams stacking the line will actually make a difference in the passing game. Despite Nix's puffery about Lynch I think almost everyone knows Lynch won't be here at the start of the season so it was in fact a need pick. FJ is a very good RB but he's not a stellar RB. CJ, from the looks of things, is a stellar RB.

Deano already dispelled the myth that this could be a joke degree but it did remind me of something funny. A friend of mine went to Geneseo and he was at a party one night in a hockey players room. He grabbed one of the hockey players textbooks and there was a chapter entitled; "Recognizing Ideas". 31 teams passed on Clausen at least once. We'll see if it's a good move or bad move.

Also; David Nelson, WR, Florida Dominique Harris, S, Temple Sean Allen, C/G, ECU Jorge Guerra, OL, TAMUK Cordaro Howard, OL, Georgia Tech

6th round, No. 192 overall: Dan Batten, OLB, South Dakota State Vinnie Iyer's take: Buffalo was attracted to Batten's hustle and ability to play rush linebacker, something the team needs in a transition to a 3-4 scheme. Allen Wilson's take: How he fits: He was a disruptive pass rusher at the Division I-AA level who projects to outside linebacker because of his ability to drop in coverage and play in space. He looks like a career backup who will have a chance to win a roster spot based on his special teams play. 7th round, No. 209 overall: Levi Brown, QB, Troy Allen Wilson's take: How he fits: He's an intriguing prospect who was rated much higher in some pre-draft ratings than where he was drafted. He brings a strong arm but has to adjust to playing under center after being in a shotgun offense. He clearly has the physical tools to play in the NFL, but it might take a year or two of development before he is ready to play in a regular-season game. 7th round, No. 216 overall: Kyle Calloway, T, Iowa Allen Wilson's take: How he fits: An experienced college tackle who projects as a guard, Calloway has excellent size and good athleticism. He has trouble with speed rushers but is effective once he engages. He is seen primarily as a backup, especially after the Bills drafted starters Eric Wood and Andy Levitre last year. The take "(Troup) is a classic nose. He plays a lot of snaps, he plays a lot of snaps every game, he's strong, he can beat the double-team, and you know what those guys do. Those are the guys who have to defeat double-teams or at least hold up so your linebackers have a chance. He plays like he wants to be good, and he's got good strength.'' -- Chief scout Tom Modrak "If you look at Levi, he has a very good arm, he throws a tight spiral. He has excellent size and enough mobility to escape the rush, and he's a very intelligent guy. He's going to need some work, but we think he's a good-looking prospect." -- Coach Chan Gailey on QB Levi Brown

4th round, No. 107 overall: Marcus Easley, WR, Connecticut Vinnie Iyer's take: Again, another team takes a good Day 3 risk. Easley has some exciting skills as an athlete, but Buffalo will need to develop him into a complete receiver with plenty of coaching. Allen Wilson's take: How he fits: Easley has a good combination of size and speed. He has a strong body, which allows him to break tackles and gain yards after the catch, and is a physical blocker. A former walk-on, he didn't do much his first three years before breaking out with a productive senior year. He is not expected to challenge for a starting job, but he'll get a chance to compete for playing time. ____________ 5th round, No. 140 overall: Ed Wang, OT, Virginia Tech Vinnie Iyer's take: Wang has a strong build but he needs to hone his technique with his hands, legs to become the physical force he should be. That will require him to show more competitive fire. He projects as a versatile guard/tackle backup. Allen Wilson's take: How he fits: Wang is a mature player with good size and plays with sound technique. A former high school tight end, he has the athletic ability to play in space. Though he isn't expected to start immediately, it's not out of the question. A lot depends on the health of LT Demetrius Bell, who is coming off surgery to repair a torn ACL. ____________ 6th round, No. 178 overall: Arthur Moats, OLB, James Madison Vinnie Iyer's take: The Bills continue to find pieces for their new 3-4 defense. They're hoping Moats, a fine pass rusher, can make two successful transitions, both from a small school to the NFL and from end to outside linebacker. Allen Wilson's take: How he fits: He played end in college but projects as a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL. He was a good Division I-AA pass rusher whose low center of gravity helps him play with good leverage. Moats has the kind of agility to be an immediate contributor on special teams and eventually help on defense.

Bills draft analysis April 22, 2010 By Russ Lande, Vinnie Iyer and Allen Wilson A look at the Bills' picks in the 2010 NFL draft: 1st round, No. 9 overall: C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson Russ Lande's take: Spiller is another surprise pick considering Buffalo's current backfield situation and need at tackle, but he is a game-changing explosive athlete. He needs to prove he can withstand the constant pounding he will receive in the NFL, but his speed and athleticism are on par with that of the Titans' Chris Johnson. Vinnie Iyer's take: This pick signals the end of the Marshawn Lynch era. Buffalo had some bigger needs, notably offensive tackle, but instead went with a dynamic playmaker who can spark it in both the running and return games. The Bills needed someone to bring excitement to their offense. Allen Wilson's take: How he fits: Spiller gives the Bills an explosive playmaker with game-breaking speed and the ability to score from anywhere on the field and in a variety of roles. His size and all-purpose ability as a rusher, receiver and return specialist have drawn comparisons to those of Reggie Bush. That also suggests Spiller is not built to carry a heavy-duty load. But he has shown the toughness to run inside like a back of similar stature, Tennessee's Chris Johnson. Spiller needs to work on blitz pickup, but it's doubtful he'll be asked to remain in the backfield on passing downs. When he'll play: Adding Spiller creates a logjam in the backfield. He joins Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch, who could be on the trade block. But neither Jackson nor Lynch offers the threat of the home run every time he touches the ball. The Bills didn't take Spiller in the top 10 to be a part-time player. He will see a lot of action immediately on offense and special teams. _____________ 2nd round, No. 41 overall: Torell Troup, DT, Central Florida Russ Lande's take: Troup is a large reach at this point but will fill a huge need at nose tackle in Buffalo's new 3-4 defense. He does not move well in space but has the natural strength to occupy multiple blockers at the point of attack. Vinnie Iyer's take: The Bills, switching to a 3-4 defensive front, had a large need for a nose tackle. Troup reminds scouts of Alabama DT Terrence Cody, a big body who doesn't move all that well but eats space. He got picked ahead of Cody because of better "motor." Allen Wilson's take: How he fits: With the Bills going to a 3-4 defense, they needed a space-eater to anchor the line. They found one in Troup, a big, stout run-stuffer. He is very strong at the point of attack and uses his arms to keep blockers off his body. He doesn't push the pocket as a pass rusher, but he can be a factor against the run by occupying multiple offensive linemen, allowing linebackers to get to the ball. When he'll play: Troup adds needed bulk to the line and is expected to share snaps at the nose with Kyle Williams, who will see the bulk of time on passing downs. Troup could be a real asset in short-yardage and goal-line situations, as his big body is hard to move because he uses good lower-body strength to anchor. ___________ 3rd round, No. 72 overall: Alex Carrington, DE, Arkansas State Russ Lande's take: Carrington was a small-school prospect who helped his stock with a solid senior bowl performance. He has a raw skill set but fits perfectly as a 3-4 DE, as he has outstanding size and good quickness. Vinnie Iyer's take: After grabbing Terrell Troup for nose tackle the round before, Carrington gives the Bills an end to fit with their transition to a 3-4. He is the prototype for the position, but he might be more of an athlete than football player at this point. He has a boom-or-bust feel. Allen Wilson's take: How he fits: He gives the Bills a prototype five-technique end with pass-rush ability for their new 3-4 defense. Carrington had nine sacks as a senior and 10 1/2 as a junior. The Bills expect their outside linebackers to provide much of the pass rush, but Carrington can provide a good push, as well. He has to improve at shedding bigger, stronger blockers, but it's a skill he should be able to develop. When he'll play: Carrington will see immediate time in the line rotation. The Bills believe he should eventually develop into a starter who can handle 40-50 snaps per game.

They obviously felt that TE isn't a big need. I agree there are bigger fish to fry right now. Nelson looked good last year and should really step up this year. So is Jackson.

Antonio Coleman 6'2" 255 DE, Auburn War Room analysis Strengths: Displays the quickness to get off the snap and pressure the edge. Has long arms that he uses to break up passes when not able to get pressure. Has the instincts to make plays in both the run and pass game. Uses his hands well to jolt the lineman and get up field. Locates the ball well and has the agility to chase the play down from behind. Good pass rusher. Weaknesses: Seems to have more athletic ability than football skills. Struggles to be consistent on every down and can be handled by a single blocker too often. As he chases down plays, tends to get tall and lose leverage. Has issues getting off blocks to make plays in the run game. Can have his aggressiveness used against him with misdirection plays. Bottom line: Coleman shows the athletic skills to be a difference-maker on the defensive line, but at times he does not use his ability to make all the necessary plays. He can be useful as a pass rusher but will need to improve his technique and work on secondary moves. He can be a liability in the run game because he is too easily blocked and also seems only interested in going after the QB instead of keeping his contain responsibilities. Overall, he is too good of an athlete to pass up as a fourth-round selection. He could work his way into becoming a pass-rush specialist and could improve to be an every-down player.

Chad Jackson and Felton Huggins.

Brett Johnson 6'1" 194 S, California War Room analysis Bottom line: Johnson got his first real action as a junior but has had a hard time staying in the starting lineup. He shows flashes of talent but struggles to stay consistent and be in the right place on every play. He seems to get lost at times, which hurts his team. Johnson is not likely to get drafted and will have to really impress in spring workouts to get a chance as a free agent. Even then, he will struggle to carve out a long NFL career.

Two more; Joique Bell RB and Stephan Virgil CB Joique Bell 5'11" 220 RB, Wayne State (MI) War Room analysis Strengths: Has good size with a thick upper body. Is an aggressive runner between the tackles who leads with his pads and maintains balance. Show the power to consistently run through arm tackles, often requiring multiple defenders to bring him down. Has a good combination of vision and patience. Does a good job of hiding behind his blockers, waiting for them to set up running lanes. Is a competitive blocker who is willing to step into the hole and take on defenders at the point of attack. Weaknesses: Is not fast or explosive enough to start in the NFL. Struggled to gain the edge against inferior talent in college and will not be a threat running outside or in open space in the NFL. Can't accelerate and explode out of his cuts. Struggles to get through holes before they close. Is a willing blocker but must learn to use his hands better and punch on initial contact. Has experience splitting out as a receiver but does not run clean, crisp routes and is too much of a body catcher. Bottom line: Bell turned some heads with his impressive performance at Senior Bowl practices, as he showed the ability to run with power and quickness and to pass-block efficiently. However, he lacks the burst to get through tight spaces or to turn the corner. With those limitations, he must prove he can help on third down as a receiver and pass blocker. Bell projects as a fifth- or sixth-round pick who will have a solid career as a short-yardage and third-down back. _____________________ Stephan Virgil 5'11" 183 CB, Virginia Tech War Room analysis Strengths: Is a good athlete with quickness, smooth hip movements and above-average speed. Shows good awareness, anticipation and ball reactions in "off" man-to-man coverage and zone. Shows soft hands and ability to adjust to passes. Has special teams value as a coverage player; blocked two punts in college. Weaknesses: Lacks great size or growth potential. Has only marginal strength, and is an average drag-down tackler in run support. Gets out of control at times when trying to make open-field tackles. Lacks a great burst to accelerate and recover downfield. Lacks size and strength to be effective in bump-and-run coverage. Bottom line: Virgil merits late-round consideration as a backup cornerback and a core member of special teams. He lacks the size or athletic skills to ever develop into an NFL starter, though.

They may end up getting a much better pick because of that. Teams are usually more willing to part with a pick the following year and they may be able to make it conditional. JMO Neither is anyone else here, but that's why we're here. We like to talk about this stuff. CJ Spiller - best offensive player in the draft - A+ Torrell Troup - Best NT in the draft - A+ Alex Carrington - Prototypical 3-4 DE, IMO A Marcus Easley - Tremendous upside but a little bit of a project - A Ed Wang - Could be a very solid LT in the future - B+ Arthur Moats is a project with high upside - B+ Danny Batten - A work in progress but has major upside possibility - A Levi Brown - Would've preferred LeFevour but looks like a guy to fit Gailey's offense. He has some good tools to work with. - B Kyle Calloway - Will probably be a backup but a solid one. - B+ Since the Bills appear to be rebuilding I think all of these guys will make the team.