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Actually, in the "Amazon gift card" thread I predicted Rivers as our first pick.... I think I took a big chance, considering he very well may not be there... But if he is, I believe he is a good pick for Buffalo... Certainly not the only option, but he could help this team... As many in this thread already stated, Crowell is a UFA next offseason... In addition, Digiorgio and Ellison are RFAs... If you also consider other UFAs next offseason, which include Fowler, Preston, and of course, Evans, then the Bills have to consider some of these possible losses now... If they re-sign Crowell and give Digiorgio and Ellison qualifying offers, that gives them less cap room to sign Evans, who will probably break the bank whether the Bills decide to be his Daddy Warbucks or not... They could still franchise him, but the qualifying offer (I'm guessing 8-10 mil for a year) is also quite a cap hit... I don't expect Buffalo to re-sign Fowler or Preston, which means in this draft, and possibly next offseason too, we will address C and G... Regardless, I question whether Buffalo will really be able to re-sign both Crowell and Evans next offseason while addressing any other free agent/draft needs they may have... Some of the people questioning the possibility of drafting Rivers are arguing that Crowell is an all-pro talent... I agree that he is a very good player in his prime, which means he will command a hefty contract next year... especially if he has an above average season... If that is the case, I really question whether the small market, "cash to the cap" Bills will be able to re-sign both Evans and Crowell while also giving decent qualifying options to Digiorgio, Ellison, and filling other needs in 2009... Considering all of this info, do the Bills draft Evans replacement at 11, letting him go cash in next year? They would then have a 2nd year WR as their #1, along with Parrish and Reed... and maybe another young or rookie WR if they draft/sign another this year or next... However, if they are lucky enough to have Rivers fall and they draft him, then they can allow Crowell to walk away, use the money to spend as much as they need to franchise/re-sign a more experienced, very talented WR in Evans, and whatever cap room is left can be used to retain Digiorgio and/or Ellison (or get draft picks if other teams are interested) and fill other future needs... Ultimately, I believe WR is a harder position to fill due to the amount of time it takes, generally speaking, to develop in the position... If this draft is truly as deep at WR as many are saying, I believe Buffalo should draft a guy like Rivers first (assuming he's there), draft a WR in the 2nd (and perhaps another later in the draft), and do whatever it takes (short of a ridiculous signing bonus) to re-sign Lee Evans... or franchise him, if need be... I'm sure some on this board don't like to think as far as next offseason's goals, but I'm certain that the Bills have already considered all of these scenarios as well as others going 2-3 years into the future...

I heard Clayton say earlier on NFL Live that he believes New England and Indy are interested in him.... If he were to end up in NE and stayed healthy, he could have a chip on his shoulder... That might spell doom for us... I hope this scenario doesn't happen...

Yes, that Herschel Walker trade gave us a nice, juicy bite in the ass too.... Damned Cowboys! As I said, they (MIN.) gave up a lot, but they had a very capable DL before getting Allen... and arguably, going into this next season, a top five RB with a solid OL in front... They find the right QB and they will be dangerous.... KC should have never let Vermeil and Saunders leave... The offense has never been the same since....

Very interesting trade.... KC gets set up with a great draft... and when Minnesota finds its QB to take pressure off AP, they could be very dominant in a division that no longer has Favre... I'm glad though that the Bills didn't go that far... For that price, they can have him...

I like this mock a lot... I'm not sure about a CB in the 2nd, but certainly not the worst thing that could happen.... Getting Harvey, Carlson, and Nelson would make me excited... Jordy Nelson looks more and more like he could be a possible steal.... and damn, does he look athletic in some of his highlights... A center like Sullivan could be a great pick... especially considering Fowler and Preston are UFAs next offseason... This draft would be a very solid one....

Hey... but you must admit her dissertations on scheme is juicy material....

Is this what you got your panties in a wad over? http://www.stadiumwall.com/index.php?s=&am...t&p=1009594 Are you calling Pyrite Gal a hermaphrodite?

Seeing as how you've already "argued with Pyrite Gal to the death" on the finer points of the Cover-2, I will not go into that debate any further... If you can't agree with her about the scheme, then I'm certainly not going to change your mind... I will go back and read some of your arguments... However, I will say that if a CB is taken at 11, and that CB develops into an all-pro, then based on the current history of CBs in free agency, that all-pro is going to be very difficult to re-sign in his prime.... a smaller market team may lose that player in 5 years... But in the spirit of this thread's point, I will say again that drafting a CB at 11 would not be the worst thing... I just don't believe it is the most productive thing they could do... The worst thing they could do is draft a RB, QB, or S at #11... Good point... and although I'd rather see them trade down before choosing an offensive weapon, a trade down may not be that easy... In addition, this regime has shown in the last two years that they are not afraid to "reach" for the player they want... Considering their last two "reaches", Whitner and Lynch, I'm fine with them taking whatever WR they deem their favorite... But the pundits will have a bloodthirsty feast if that favorite "reach" WR ends up being the "can do no right" Malcolm Kelly... It would be interesting to say the least.... I've said all along that my greatest hope is Sedrick Ellis falls to 11... But if he's gone, his teammate Keith Rivers could fall, and he may not be the "luxury" pick some think he would be... He could replace Angelo Crowell, a possible free-agent loss next offseason... which could very well happen if the Bills negotiate a rich extension with Evans... Either of these USC guys would help bolster the front seven for years... As you said, improving the pass rush is a priority, so a guy like Harvey looks like an interesting pick too... But again, if they get their offensive weapon at 11, fewer three and outs certainly will help rest a cover-2 defense that is predicated on speed...

Actually, if you read Pyrite Gal's posts about the Cover-2 scheme, you'd realize her argument makes perfect sense Here's a sample... http://www.stadiumwall.com/index.php?s=&am...st&p=994566 If the Bills take a CB at 11, I wouldn't think its the worst thing... but it would certainly be a questionable move compared to other options... and their scheme doesn't need the top CB in the draft...

Touche'

One of the most professional players of all time... Arguably the best RB in NFL history, next to Jim Brown.... and no one had more heart...

I've said all along that if Buffalo trades up, which I doubt will happen, the guy to get is Sedrick Ellis.... He looks like he has the potential to be great in a cover-two system... But I believe its more likely that the Bills either trade down (not likely, but possible) or pick at 11 and then trade back up into the late first or very early second (more likely, since they've done it in the last 3 out of 4 drafts) New England either will not trade with a division rival or they will get the better of the deal if they do.... and I don't want to see that team get any advantages... especially with help from us!

Hey dude... I've actually done quite a bit of extra work through SAG in the past.... If you're union, it can actually be good money... I know some that do it full time and make a great living... but I don't know if that's possible outside So. Cal. or maybe NYC.... Some of the Movies/T.V. I did as an extra/stand-in: Baseketball Star Trek:Insurrection Man On The Moon American Pie Brimstone Freaks and Geeks (actually worked several episodes of this) Andersonville (worked for 6 weeks straight in Atlanta on this) First Daughter (got to react to Katie Holmes wearing a bikini all day! Hard work!) Third Rock From the Sun Melrose Place Beverly Hills 90210 The 60's (tv miniseries with Julia Styles-she's very cool and friendly) and I earned my SAG card by dressing up as Carmen Miranda in a really bad movie called "Secret Lives of Girls"... it was quite humiliating, but I got in the union and also got a standing ovation from the cast and crew for sacrificing my manhood!!! I also did other stuff including a commercial with Bill Cowher... He's a funny guy, actually....

Did Mort put that list together?

Donte Whitner and Marshawn Lynch...

They want a first and a second??? No way in hell....

If the Bills are going to trade up a few spots, Ellis should be the pick... but I doubt they trade up at all.... If anything, trade down... please!!!!

Keith Rivers John Carlson Jordy Nelson

I'm sure most of us are hoping for this scenario.... It may not be easy to pull off, but 11-12 picks in this draft would bring a lot of needed depth! And that would be one hell of a competitive training camp!

Sure thing, dude!!! Always ready to smuggle illegally pirated mock drafts to my fellow Bills fanatics!

Sorry about that... Won't happen again... Of course, I'm not sure if I could link non-subscribers to the article in this case....?

Yeah... The Buffalo primetimer will be in Toronto!!! "Put that in your pipe and smoke it, football town!!!" Sincerely, the NFL Elite-

I predict that, as usual, the Bills get screwed with the schedule and have a tough one when its all said and done.... But don't worry.... The NFL will make sure that the Toronto game is a rare reprieve... its certainly in THEIR interests.

Here ya go... Updated: April 15, 2008 The seventh version of Scouts Inc.'s mock draft is a bit different than its predecessors. Rather than simply projecting a pick and how he fits with a particular team, we're examining scenarios that could confront each team and how those circumstances would impact their thinking. For instance, what happens to the rest of the top five if the Dolphins can get an agreement in place with OT Jake Long? How would things snowball if DE Chris Long ends up in Oakland? We're still making projected picks but are taking a closer look at how the effect of those picks would cascade down the first round. Things are still fluid but this is our best take on how Round 1 would play out if the draft were held today: 1. Miami Dolphins -- Jake Long, OT, Michigan Record: 1-15 | Needs: OT, CB, WR, QB, G Scenario 1: The Dolphins would like to trade down for multiple picks, but finding a trade partner is highly unlikely at this point. Scenario 2: Select Long, with the priority on having a deal in place prior to draft day. Scenario 3: DE/OLB Vernon Gholston and DT Glenn Dorsey are also in the picture, while DE Chris Long and QB Matt Ryan do not appear to be on the short list. 2. St. Louis Rams -- Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU Record: 3-13 | Needs: DE/DT, WR, C, OLB, OT Scenario 1: If Jake Long is the first overall pick the team will face a tough decision between Dorsey and Chris Long. Scenario 2: Jake Long is a possibility if he's available, but with perennial Pro Bowl OT Orlando Pace returning to health opposite former first-round right tackle Alex Barron it makes more sense to address the defensive line. 3. Atlanta Falcons -- Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College Record: 4-12 | Needs: QB, DT, OT, G, TE Scenario 1: Expect Dorsey to be the pick if he's still on the board. Scenario 2: If Dorsey is gone, Ryan is the no-brainer selection. And for the record, I think Ryan is the right choice no matter what. Scenario 3: In the unlikely possibility that Ryan and Dorsey are the first two picks, Jake Long would be the Falcons selection. 4. Oakland Raiders -- Chris Long, DE, Virginia Record: 4-12 | Needs: DE/DT, OT/G, SLB, WR, RB Scenario 1: The Raiders' dream scenario -- the son of Hall of Famer Howie Long -- slipping to the fourth pick is definitely a likely scenario. Scenario 2: If Chris Long is gone then RB Darren McFadden becomes the pick. Owner Al Davis is in love with McFadden's speed and envisions a young, explosive backfield that features McFadden and last year's No. 1 overall pick, QB JaMarcus Russell. Scenario 3: If Long and McFadden are off the board the Raiders would look to bolster the defensive front with the top available prospect from the group of Dorsey, Gholston and DT Sedrick Ellis. 5. Kansas City Chiefs -- Branden Albert, OT/G, Virginia Record: 4-12 | Needs: OT, CB, DT, G/C, WR, QB Scenario 1: If Jake Long somehow falls this far he is the pick. Scenario 2: Trade back and acquire more picks to better address a slew of needs. Scenario 3: As much as it pains me to admit it, Mel Kiper's info on this pick seems to be accurate. It feels like a reach to me but the Chiefs evidently think enough of Albert to take him if they are stuck here. Scenario 4: The Chiefs could also consider Ryan, Dorsey or Ellis. 6. New York Jets -- Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas Record: 4-12 | Needs: DE, CB, WR, FS, ILB, RB Scenario 1: Though running back isn't a top need, McFadden is the versatile and explosive weapon the Jets' offense has been missing for years. Scenario 2: If McFadden is off the board Gholston is the pick. The Jets could use his pass rushing ability to take some pressure off OLB Calvin Pace, who came over in free agency. Scenario 3: If both McFadden and Gholston are off the board the Jets will scramble to try to find a trade partner. 7. N.E. Patriots (from 5-11 S.F.) -- Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC Record: 16-0 | Needs: ILB, OLB, CB, ROT, TE Scenario 1: The Patriots will try to trade to out of this pick because they're unlikely to get good value at their positions of need. With that in mind, they are hoping Ellis and/or Ryan slip this far in order to drive up the value of the pick. Scenario 2: New England could upgrade over Nick Kaczur at right tackle by selecting Albert if he's available. Albert is skyrocketing up draft boards and is talented enough to push for immediate playing time. Scenario 3: Don't be surprised if the Patriots ignore need and take Ellis if he's still available. He would represent the best value. Scenario 4: Gholston is the final option, but I feel he is overrated at this point and the Patriots rarely reach. 8. Baltimore Ravens -- Vernon Gholston, DE/OLB, Ohio State Record: 5-11 | Needs: CB, QB, LOT, OLB/DE, ILB Scenario 1: The ideal situation is Ryan slipping and allowing the Ravens to address their quarterback woes. Scenario 2: Keep and eye on Ellis, as the team is reportedly very high on him and he would be a great value even though he doesn't fill a pressing need. Scenario 3: If Ryan and Ellis are both gone the Ravens will shop this pick aggressively. Scenario 4: If they can't get one of their top two players and are unable to trade out, the Ravens would then look at Gholston, Albert and CB Leodis McKelvin, in that order. 9. Cincinnati Bengals -- Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State Record: 7-9 | Needs: NT, DE, LB, WR, C Scenario 1: If Ellis is on the board at this point he is surely the pick. In fact, Cincinnati reportedly likes him so much that it could move up a spot or two to get him. Scenario 2: If Ellis isn't available the Bengals will look to trade back because there would not be a player on the board representing great value at their positions of need. Scenario 3: If Cincinnati is stuck here with Ellis is off the board the possibilities include Clady, OLB Keith Rivers and DE Derrick Harvey. 10. New Orleans Saints -- Keith Rivers, OLB, USC Record: 6-9 | Needs: CB, DT, LB, TE, ROT, S Scenario 1: The Saints would love to get Ellis so there's a strong possibility they will join the Bengals in trying to move up. Scenario 2: If a trade doesn't happen Rivers would fill a need and offer too good a value to pass up. Scenario 3: While taking any corner at this point is a reach, the Saints are in desperate need of help at the position so McKelvin, South Florida's Mike Jenkins, and Tennessee State's Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie are also possibilities. 11. Buffalo Bills -- Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State Record: 7-9 | Needs: WR, TE, CB, DE, FS Scenario 1: Wide receiver is the top need and the word on the street is the Bills will reach for Thomas if they can't make a deal to trade back a few spots. Scenario 2: Cornerback is a possibility and McKelvin and Jenkins seem like the best fits if the Bills go that route. Scenario 3: While it doesn't seem like a pressing need, don't be surprised if the Bills end up pulling the trigger on Harvey. With Anthony Hargrove suspended for the 2008 season and Al Wallace expected to depart through free agency, Buffalo needs help at end. 12. Denver Broncos -- Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt Record: 7-9 | Needs: OT, WR, DT, MLB, S Scenario 1: Denver is in need of a defensive tackle after finishing 30th against the run last year, and because there is a substantial dropoff in talent after Ellis and Dorsey the Broncos are yet another team that could look trade up. Scenario 2: If the Broncos are unable to get Dorsey or Ellis they should look to address the offensive tackle position. While we rank Pittsburgh's Jeff Otah slightly higher than Williams, Williams makes more sense here because he moves his feet better than Otah and so is a better fit for Denver's zone blocking scheme. Scenario 3: RB Rashard Mendenhall and LB Jerod Mayo are darkhorse picks. 13. Carolina Panthers -- Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida Record: 7-9 | Needs: ROT, FS, DE, RB, TE Scenario 1: Harvey is flying up draft boards following a superb on-campus workout and the Panthers need a young insurance policy at the position. Carolina signed free agent Tyler Brayton but Julius Peppers, who is entering the final year of his contract, is coming off his worst season as a pro and aging veteran Martin Rucker is contemplating retirement. Scenario 2: Right tackle is also a pressing need for the Panthers so Otah is a possibility as well. Scenario 3: Carolina made DeShaun Foster a cap casualty and he has since signed with San Francisco, leaving DeAngelo Williams and free agent signing LaBrandon Toefield to compete for the starting job at this point. Considering Williams has averaged 9.1 caries per game over his first two seasons and Toefield has appeared in just six games over the past two years, Mendenhall would make some sense. 14. Chicago Bears -- Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh Record: 7-9 | Needs: OT, QB, RB, WR, G Scenario 1: With both starters north of 30 and a glaring lack of depth behind them, Chicago needs help at offensive tackle and Otah would be a good fit for the scheme. Otah is big, strong and quick enough to quickly develop into an excellent drive-blocker. Scenario 2: If Mendenhall is available the Bears will have to consider taking him because the power back would be a great fit for their scheme. And if he slips to them and none of the top five offensive linemen are still on the board, Mendenhall becomes the obvious choice. Scenario 3: Louisville QB Brian Brohm is another possibility but he would be a reach here, so it's likely Chicago will wait to address that position. 15. Detroit Lions -- Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois Record: 7-9 | Needs: RB, DE, OT, LB, DT Scenario 1: Kalimba Edwards never lived up to expectations after signing a lucrative contract in 2006 and the Lions made him a cap casualty this offseason, so they are in the market for an end who can provide some pressure off the edge. Harvey doesn't have elite top-end speed but he's quick and athletic for his size and has the potential to develop into a productive edge rusher. Scenario 2: If Harvey is off the board Mendenhall becomes the best choice. He would give Detroit the physical runner it currently lacks. Scenario 3: Offensive tackle is a possibility should any of the top five prospects fall this far. Scenario 4: Mayo is a consideration as well as the Lions have need at linebacker. 16. Arizona Cardinals -- Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy Record: 8-8 | Needs: CB, FS, RB, LOT, WR, S Scenario 1: Arizona needs to bolster its defensive backfield and the good news for the Cardinals is that they can take the best available safety or corner, because Antrel Rolle can line up at either position. Should McKelvin be off the board, Rodgers-Cromartie would be their guy as he has the versatility to move to safety should he struggle early on at corner. Scenario 2: Jenkins has that same versatility and we rank him just below Rodgers-Cromartie, so he is also a candidate. Scenario 3: The Cardinals are looking for a back who can complement RB Edgerrin James, and because Arkansas' Felix Jones would be a reach and Oregon's Jonathan Stewart is coming off toe surgery there is an outside chance Arizona would trade up in an effort to get Mendenhall. 17. Minnesota Vikings -- Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tenn. St. Record: 8-8 | Needs: DE, QB, OT, CB, WR Scenario 1: The ideal situation is for Harvey to fall this far and fill Minnesota's biggest need. Scenario 2: If Harvey isn't available then Rodgers-Cromartie makes sense because the Vikings could stand to add another corner he would be a good value here. Scenario 3: Minnesota takes the best available athlete. 18. Houston Texans -- Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida Record: 8-8 | Needs: CB, LOT, DE, OG/C, S Scenario 1: According to this scenario, there will be a run on corners in the middle of the first round and Houston would love to see one of the top three fall into its lap. Jenkins has the tools to develop into a No. 1 corner and fill the Texans' most pressing need. Scenario 2: If the top four corners are gone Houston should look to trade out. Scenario 3: If the Texans don't get a corner and can't trade out then RBs Jones and Jonathan Stewart would be options. 19. Jerod Mayo, OLB, Tennessee Record: 8-8 | Needs: S, WR, LB, OT/G, DE Scenario 1: Philadelphia puts a high premium on offensive linemen in the early rounds, so if any of the offensive linemen listed above slip the Eagles will make that move. Scenario 2: Omar Gaither is expected to move outside after the departure of Takeo Spikes, leaving a void on the inside. Mayo is capable of filling that need and giving Philadelphia an insurance policy, as he is versatile enough to move outside should Gaither struggle there. Scenario 3: The Eagles haven’t drafted a receiver in the first round since taking Freddie Mitchell in 2001, but Thomas is an intriguing possibility if available because he has the tools to develop into a No. 1 wideout. Scenario 4: Miami DS Kenny Phillips is admittedly a reach but there's a chance the Eagles could take him here because they need help at safety and Phillips is the clear No. 1 in a weak overall safety class. 20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas Record: 9-7 | Needs: WR, LOT, QB, CB, DT Scenario 1: WR Joey Galloway continues to produce but is 36 years old, and on the other side the 32-year-old Ike Hilliard has already lost a step to age. Making matters worse, Michael Clayton has struggled since his outstanding rookie season in 2004 so Tampa Bay needs an infusion of youth and talent at receiver. Thomas, who has a rare blend of size and speed, has steadily risen up draft boards over the last year and has experience in a West Coast scheme, making him the right choice here. Scenario 2: If Thomas is gone, as is the case in this scenario, the Bucs could take the next-best receiver on their board, perhaps DeSean Jackson. Scenario 3: Cornerback is a secondary need and Talib would be a good value at this late point in the first round. 21. Washington Redskins -- Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson Record: 9-7 | Needs: WR, S, DE, OL, CB Scenario 1: Washington is likely hoping that Thomas lasts this long because the Redskins need of a No.1 who's big enough to hold his ground against physical coverage and is fast enough to stretch the field. Scenario 2: If the Redskins decide they can fill their need at receiver in the second round, Clemson DE Phillip Merling is an alternative. Scenario 3: Finally, if the other two scenarios don't pan out WR James Hardy has the size and speed Washington is looking for, though is not as fluid in his routes as Thomas. 22. Dallas Cowboys (from 10-6 CLE) -- Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas Record: 13-3 | Needs: CB, WR, RB, OT, S Scenario 1: Cornerback should still a priority even if the team does complete a trade for Pacman Jones, but unless one of the top four corners slides this far the Cowboys likely won't pull the trigger. Scenario 2: Dallas is not expected to make a blockbuster trade in order to pick McFadden, but Felix Jones would fill the need for a speedy complement to the more physical Marion Barber. Scenario 3: Dallas could also select the best available receiver here. 23. Pittsburgh Steelers -- Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina Record: 10-6 | Needs: DE (3-4), OT, WR, G, FS Scenario 1: Balmer lined up at defensive tackle at North Carolina but is also an excellent fit at defensive end in a 3-4-scheme. Injuries limited 32-year-old Aaron Smith to eleven games last year and the Steelers' run defense struggled without him. Balmer could push Brett Keisel for the starting job opposite Smith this year, allowing Keisel to provide excellent depth as the No. 3. Scenario 2: After defensive end, offensive tackle is Pittsburgh's greatest need so Boston College's Gosder Cherilus is another option, though he would be a reach here. Scenario 3: Pittsburgh could also select the best available receiver here. 24. Tennessee Titans -- DeSean Jackson, WR, California Record: 10-6 | Needs: WR, DE, DT, CB, OLB Scenario 1: Tennessee should jump on Balmer if he gets past Pittsburgh because he would immediately challenge for a starting job alongside Pro Bowl DT Albert Haynesworth. Scenario 2: The Titans have an abundance of size at receiver but lack ideal explosiveness and have some problems separating from coverage when running routes underneath. Jackson has the burst to get open quickly and the run-after-catch ability to turn am underneath completion into a long gain. In addition, getting him would give an average punt return unit a boost. Scenario 3: Merling is another possibility, as Tennessee will probably look to address the defensive end spot in the first three rounds. 25. Seattle Seahawks -- Limas Sweed, WR, Texas Record: 10-6 | Needs: TE, WR, DT, OL, S Scenario 1: Bobby Engram led the team with 94 catches last year but is 35 years old, Nate Burleson remains inconsistent and Deion Branch tore the ACL in his left knee in the Seahawks’ playoff loss to Green Bay. In other words, Seattle needs help at receiver and Sweed would be a great pick this late in the first round. Scenario 2: Efforts to draft a tight end who can be a featured weapon in the passing game have come up short, so the Seahawks signed Jeb Putzier in the offseason. However, Putzier has struggled the past three seasons so Seattle could still take either Purdue TE Dustin Keller or USC TE Fred Davis here. Scenario 3: DSs Brian Russell, Mike Green and Omar Low are all on the wrong side of 30 so Seattle could infuse some youth there. Phillips is by far the best available safety in a weak class and would fill that need. Scenario 4: Balmer would also be a consideration if he slips. 26. Jacksonville Jaguars -- Calais Campbell, DE, Miami Record: 11-5 | Needs: DE, DT, SS, OT, WR Scenario 1: The Jaguars need help along the defensive front and Campbell is the best available defensive lineman in this scenario. Scenario 2: Jacksonville could also stand to upgrade over Tony Pashos at right tackle, making Cherilus an option. Scenario 3: Phillips is a possibility for the Jags as well. 27. San Diego Chargers -- Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon Record: 11-5 | Needs: ROT, S, RB, NT, CB Scenario 1: San Diego clearly needs a right tackle and would still be out there in this scenario, but value clearly trumps need in this case. Stewart's toe surgery has caused his stock to drop but he has great speed and size. He would be an excellent replacement for free agent departure Michael Turner and he wouldn't have to carry a punishing load as the backup to LaDainian Tomlinson. Scenario 2: If the Chargers don't take Stewart, Cherilus is the logical pick. Scenario 3: ILB Dan Connor is also a possibility. 28. Dallas Cowboys -- James Hardy, WR, Indiana Record: 13-3 | Needs: WR, CB, RB, G/,C, QB, NT Scenario 1: After filling their need at running back earlier in the first round the Cowboys would love to address cornerback here, but a trade for Pacman Jones and/or a lack of value at corner at this point would mean a receiver makes more sense. Scenario 2: The Cowboys could also use this pick on CB Brandon Flowers. 29. San Francisco 49ers (from 13-3 IND) -- Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College Record: 5-11 | Needs: ROT, OLB, WR, OL, QB, CB Scenario 1: San Francisco did well to get OTJoe Staley in the first round last year, but Jonas Jennings has had problems staying healthy and doesn't appear to be the answer at left tackle. The 49ers can move Staley and his quick feet to the left side and then plug Cherilus in on the right, where he has the size and quickness to make an immediate impact. Scenario 2: If Cherilus isn't available expect San Francisco to address wide receiver needs, possibly with Malcolm Kelly. 30. Green Bay Packers -- Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech Record: 13-3 | Needs: CB, S, OT, TE, QB Scenario 1: CBs Charles Woodson and Al Harris are both on the downsides of their careers and there is no heir apparent behind them, so Green Bay needs to inject youth and talent at corner. Flowers lacks ideal speed but doesn't make a lot of mistakes and he's comfortable jamming receivers at the line, making him a good fit for the Packers’ scheme. Scenario 2: Safety is also a pressing need, so don't be surprised to see Green Bay take Phillips if Flowers comes off the board earlier than expected. 31. New England Patriots -- Pick forfeited Record: 16-0 | Needs: ILB, CB, OLB, OL depth The Patriots lost this pick as part of the penalty handed down for illegally taping Jets coaches from the sideline in Week 1. 32. New York Giants -- Kenny Phillips, S, Miami Record: 10-6 | Needs: S, OLB, CB, WR, G/T, DT Scenario 1: Phillips makes sense here because the Giants need help at safety after losing Gibril Wilson to free agency and they aren't going to find much value at safety in the later rounds. Scenario 2: Connor would be a good choice as well because he would offer solid value at one of the Giants' positions of need. Todd McShay is the director of college football scouting for Scouts Inc. He has been evaluating prospects for the NFL draft since 1998. Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench also contributed to this report.

Did Jauron say that the Bills were definitely not taking a WR at #11??? When?? I must have missed that comment....