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Props to you kabnt2005... Like everyone here, I've been curious about this signing for several days and had hoped your prediction was legitimate.. Good call! If nothing else, this is insurance in case Fitzpatrick goes down.. and an interesting wildcat option. Hopefully, VY's issues are behind him. As far as a QB controversy, nothing surprises me in the NFL. Its certainly possible if Fitz struggles at one point or another. The media will certainly bring up the issue if given an excuse as will some fans. I believe Gailey will play it smart... Fitz is his guy, so unless he struggles badly during the season, I doubt Young takes the spot.

I'm soooo far ahead of you fools with my LaserDisc collection!

Darn tootin'... Iggits even.... They ain't the sharpest knives in... Wait, WHAT!?!

Wow! A PAC-12 player..?!?! Did Nix leave the room..?

Believe me, I've got buddies who have stubbornly debated with me for years about the "SEC is the best conference" argument.

38 consecutive starts I believe... Leader.. Had some shoulder problems, but if he started that many games the guy is tough no doubt.. Great special teamer as well, apparently.

And he played both tackle spots there... Mayock gave some very positive analysis on him.

LSU HC Les Miles giving some great analysis on this guy on NFL Network... They all really like the pick.

You said it... The SEC is always at the top in recruiting too and have dominated the BCS Championship. As a native southerner myself, I can tell you football is a religion down there. Never seen rivalries like I've seen in the SEC. Nix and Gailey are from Alabama and Georgia too.. It makes a lot of sense that they pick mostly southern school prospects. Remember all of this in future draft projections and mock drafts... Narrow your research down to southern schools and you'll probably predict Buffalo's selections. As long as Nix and Gailey are there anyway..

Best 40 at the combine at his position... and that hit on the Miami WR that got him ejected was sick. Dude's gonna bring some nasty to the defense... Maybe he'll lay out Gronkowski like that!

That's what I'm thinking.. Though more LB depth late in the draft couldn't hurt.

Well cross Cousins off the list... Gone to the Skins.. Massie would be interesting... A couple of road graders in this draft and the Bills running game would look fantastic.

Why so serious?

Yeah, not sure what the strategy was with this trade up... Hope to hear the organization's thinking on this one. But if he ends up being as good a punt returner as Parrish at least, its fine by me...

Mayock just said he had him rated as a 7th rounder... and we traded up for him..? Ah, well they just said we switched 3rd round spots and gave up a 7th... Not too bad I guess...

I'm from the South and have been an SEC fan my whole life... The SEC has won the last 6 straight BCS Championships and 8 out of 14 total... Yeah, I'd say drafting players from that conference is a sound strategy.

Yes! Yes! Yes! Don't know that he'll be a LT... But he'll be very versatile inside or at RT and certainly help the running game. Awesome pick!

That's some great research... I always knew CB was a high percentage in the first round just from watching and reading the coverage, but that's even higher than I thought. With the way the NFL has become so pass-oriented, its no surprise. I'll be very interested in seeing how Williams and Gilmore progress as starters, considering the uncertainty with McGee, Florence and McKelvin over the next season or two. The nickel defense could be quite formidable if Gilmore develops quickly and McKelvin can step it up finally.

same link as OP Even Prisco's quote on why the Bills get a C doesn't make sense here... So, you like the player, Pete.. but Buffalo is amping up the defense too much..?!?! What the hell are you talking about..? This is criticism? A tackle? You mean after Kalil? There are 9 more picks to go for the Bills in case you didn't do your homework, Sparky... and a 4th rounder from last year named Chris Hairston. Based off some of the things I just read in this "senior NFL columnist" draft grade article, I like my chances as a sports writer.

I'll say this much for Nix... He's consistent... SEC, SEC, SEC! Don't ever bet otherwise... When you all do your predictions in the future, make sure its an SEC or other southern conference college prospect. Notre Dame..? B.C...? Iowa..? Meh...

TE Coby Fleener to the Pats..? What?!?! Are they trying to play keep away with the rest of the league on the TE position?

1: Ryan Tannehill QB - Miami Dolphins 2: Michael Floyd WR - Arizona Cardinals 3: Courtney Upshaw OLB - Detroit Lions 4: David DeCastro G - Kansas City Chiefs 5: Luke Kuechly LB - Buffalo Bills

You both beat me to the punch.... Jauron indeed... Still on the payroll!

I don't think its so hard to believe that the NFL would rather see their top revenue and/or most popular teams gaining better ratings for them in the postseason... Would the general NFL fan base rather see New England/Pittsburgh/NY Jets/Baltimore vs SF/NY Giants/Dallas/GB in a Super Bowl..? Or Buffalo/Cincinnati/Jacksonville/Cleveland vs Seattle/St. Louis/Detroit/Arizona..? Somehow, I'm betting the ratings and merchandise sales would be different.