Lik all teams, we have a number of needs, but truly none is more paramount than our need at WR.
Yes, we do need a CB but here's why we shouldn't go CB with our round one (or two for that matter) picks:
1. The Cover 2 is supposed to be able to "mask" coverage deficiencies.
2. Ashton Yobouty will be given one more chance to assert himself as a starter or at least a nickel come training camp.
3. Playing more nickel formations or rolling safety coverage to a CB could help him out.
4. Don't rule out a late free agent signing of a vet.
5. The Bills may be content with going with what they have at CB for at least one more year.
6. The aquisition of Stroud, emergence of McCargo, signing of Mitchell, and a healthy Posluszny will improve our D a lot and take pressure off the CBs.
Now, here's why we need to draft one good (and big) WR with the round one pick and a TE with the round two pick:
*But don't rule out the Bills looking to trade down in the first round. Or packing some picks to get another round two pick.
**If Sedrick Ellis is available at pick 11 the Bills will take him, but he won't get past Cincy at number 9.
1. The Bills are committed to giving Edwards ever chance to succeed and want to completely surround him with talent to ease his growth.
2. A big WR means a red zone target, which means more points, which means more wins.
3. Takes pressure and coverage off Evans.
4. Evans will put up monster numbers if we draft a legitimate number two guy.
5. Safeties have to respect the passing game now, which means more running room for Lynch.
6. Parrish is a great player and fun to watch, but he simply will never be anything more than a number 3 guy. He's most productive in the slot, with his after-the-catch ability.
7. A big WR gives us a legitimate possession guy who can help convert 3rd downs.
Why a TE with pick two:
1. Edwards is one of those QBs who is very good at locating the TE.
2. Our TE rotation is depleted anyway.
3. It's high time we had a decent receiving threat from this position.
4. TE has always been a great safety valve, Edwards needs this.
5. TE's are always a bigger threat in the red zone.
With all that said, CB is still a major need and I wouldn't be upset at all if the Bills took CB with the round one pick. Banking on the thought that there will be a good enough WR in round two and TE in round three. But do not underestimate how badly Bills management wants Edwards to succeed. They WILL surround him with talent.
Before I was liking Sweed, but now I'm back to Kelly. The more mocks I read, the more he pops up.
NFL.com has a great bio/overview of him, you all should read it.
I like Kelly and will be waiting to hear how he does at his workout on April 9.
We are in a great position here folks, we will have first crack at WR in the draft. We can go with whoever we want.
I look forward to your feedback people.
All good arguements. The Bills could go in a number of directions with the 11 pick, and easily justify their selection but Harvey is not the pick. The Bills invested a lot of money in Schobel and Kelsay and won't go DE in the first round, I just don't see it. Both our O and D were poor, but the D was so injured it was ridiculous. If Stroud re-asserts himself our sack numbers will go up. Before he got hurt, Puz was on the verge of stardom, he'll be a tackling machine. Whitner will continue to get better. The pick has to be WR, the Bills have a new QB and O-Coordinator, they will do everything they can to ensure those guys succeed on O.