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Aren't we one of the teams interested in LeCharles Bentley? This would open up a roster spot for him. Unless he was signed recently and I didn't hear about it.

Worst offensive line era I ever saw for the Bills. The Mauk years, that guy was absolutely terrible. Why were two guys not on Kearse all game long? He killed us. What a great defense. This really was a good game.

We won't carry 2 FBs or 3 QBs, so that probably gets us to 53 players right there

I'm ok with Whittle, but I thought he wasn't re-signed. Chambers is fine. One more versatile, average lineman would be cool. I think Preston gets cut in training camp.

Drafting Corner probably means Greer is not resigned after this season. Or maybe McGee is let go or traded after this season. Just hear me out. If all goes to the Bill's plan, McKelvin moves to the starting lineup, probably our number one CB. Next year Corner takes over full-time nickel duties. Greer will have two years of starting experience when his contract is up, and the Bills will be looking at having either McGee or Greer being the fourth cornerback. The Bills will not have a CB making starter money in the 4th CB slot. It would be bad management. Greer is in a tough spot. If he starts this year, he probably prices himself out of resigning with the Bills(unless they pick him to stay and move McGee). If he doesn't start and is dropped down the depth chart this season, he probably doesn't get resigned either. The concept of McGee getting traded after this season sounds crazy until you really look at the situation. But this staff for some reason seems to have very little faith in Greer's abilities. I don't know. The Bills were very down on their cornerback situation and I don't want to just assume that it was all about Youboty. The CB situation could obviously play out differently because there are many X-factors involved in the situation. Youboty could mature into a no. 2 guy(he has the talent), making both McGee and Greer expendable. Corner or McKelvin progress slowly(certainly a fair possibility). Greer or McGee play so well that the Bills are forced to keep them in the lineup(definitely not out of the question).

He's not a great blocker and is small for the position. The Bills want a old school FB, a pure blocker. I thought they would go after Mike Cox from GT, but this guy sounds like what they are looking for. And you gotta love that leadership potential.

I'm curious about what happens at center and TE. Both Teyo Johnson and Courtney Anderson are really big receiving targets who could surprise. They must have faith in Fowler because I don't really see anyone on the roster who will challenge him for the starting job. As far as FS goes, I have faith that Simpson will return and make good on his promising rookie season.

Not really.

Unless McGee returns to 2006 form, I don't think he and Greer have a long future on this team, but I like them as stop-gap types until/if Youboty matures or another young corner is drafted. It would seem that Reggie Corner was drafted to eventually become the nickelback. Greer is a good depth guy, but he is not a starting CB on a good defense. McGee regressed a bit last season, and needs to pick up his play this year if wants to stay. Youboty is the X-factor. He has talent and can play, and if he reaches his potential he is better than McGee and Greer. But he needs to mature soon or he could be gone by next season. I don't think they cut him in camp though. They will probably keep 10 DBs: McKelvin, McGee, James, Greer, Youboty, Corner, Whitner, Simpson probably all make it. Wendling, Wilson, Scott fight it out for two spots. Cox goes to the practice squad. Injuries and guys games going to hell can obviously change that but I think that is how it will go. Good young secondary though. The young D core of McCargo, Poz, Whitner, and McKelvin looks good to build around. A nice every-down DE and a dynamic playmaking LB would be the next additions I would like to see.

Take Jim Leonhard with you.

I would think it didn't bode well for Jabari Greer as well.

They'll keep 6 WRs...Evans, Parrish, Hardy definitely will be kept. Reed, Johnson, Aiken, Jenkins will fight it out for the final spots.

I thought about that too, but too many FBs can be gotten as UDFAs and we have too many holes. Schmit is a tough player, looks like a good blocker, but we can get that guy after the draft. Maybe they are just really high on darian barnes as the FB. I'd like to see Mike Cox from GT get a camp invite though.

Why are we so sure that Greer is a lock to be a starter next year. With a good camp, I could easily Youboty pass him on the depth chart. I think the only corners who are a lock to make the team next season are McKelvin and McGee.

We could grab a TE with our late 4th or early 5th that is equally as flawed as Brad Cottam. Pass Rushing DE's are harder to acquire than TEs. I still like taking one later in the draft, but, if there is an equally rated OLB or OC/OG there in the 4th round, I would rather address those positions first.

After seeing the way the corners were going in the first, we made the right move grabbing the consensus top corner. I still think they were hoping harvey dropped to them, but McKelvin may have been rated higher by our staff. Jauron is not stupid, he knows how to build a defense. 3/5 of our secondary now are young, promising players in Ko Simpson, Donte Whitner, and now Leodis McKelvin. If Youboty realizes his potential, that gives us another promising young DB. I really like what they have done there.

Keith Bullock, Ray Lewis, Mike Peterson, DeMeco Ryans, Kirk Morrison, Adalius Thomas, Shawne Merriman, Bart Scott, James Farrior, Thomas Howard, Derrick Johnson, Shaun Phillips, Gary Brackett, Kamerion Wimbley, David Thornton, James Harrison, DJ Williams, Mike Vrabel, Terrel Suggs, Donnie Edwards. Not to mention these younger LBs who have more talent than Crowell and will probably progress into better LBs this season: Paul Posluzny, David Harris, D'Qwell Jackson, Lawrence Timmons, Keith Rivers, Channing Crowder. Maybe you could say that Crowell is on par with players like David Thornton, Donnie Edwards, or James Farrior, but he is certainly not better than them. And he is definitely not better than those other players.

Man, people on this board give Crowell way too much credit. Its not hard to look good when everyone around you is talentless. Potential Pro-Bowler? I can name 20 AFC LBs who would make that team before him. Dan Connor would be great value with our third round pick. For what its worth, Lance Briggs ran 4.74 at the combine. Connor is plenty fast enough for this defense. We would probably have to move up to get. He should be one of the first players off the board, and I could easily see him going to Miami.

I like hubbard in as middle round pick. Nelson was very productive in college. He'll be a good, solid pro.

If we took Harvey in the first and Jordy Nelson in the second, I would be pretty happy. Earl Bennett would be a nice late round addition. Good Size and Speed.

Earl Bennett. 6'0 1/2" 209 lbs. someone will get a steal with this guy.

McKelvin at 11. Or Merling at 17.

We added three players. One a career backup. This defense sorely needs more young talent. The number one goal of the FO since we got rid of Donahoe has been to rebuild the defense with youth. 3 of the first 4 picks were offensive players last year. I would be willing to bet that 3 of the first 4 will be defensive players in this draft, with the lone offensive player being a 2nd round TE that they think can step right in and challenge for starting time. Our passing game has struggled for years because we did not have an intermediate threat on offense, no one who could get open in the middle of the field. Maybe we take a WR in round one, but I seriously doubt it. We need to come out of this draft with a pass rusher, a LB who can project to start in one or two seasons, and a CB. This defense is still under construction and they are not changing philosophy because Lee Evans can't beat double coverage. Adding a viable pass-catching TE is a more pressing need, and, considering the TE depth in this draft, a more likely high round addition.

Trade with Eagles. Bills swap first round picks, pick up Tampa Bay's 2nd rounder. 1. Philip Merling 2. Brandon Flowers 2. John Carlson 3. Tavares Gooden 4. Jeremy Zuttah 4. Earl Bennett 5. Peyton Hillis 6. Mark Bradford 7. Dennis Dixon 7. Lavelle Hawkins 7. Marcus Dixon

Harvey is projected to go around 17, but there is a very good chance that Carolina takes him at 13 which is why the Bills taking him at 11 is not such a bad move(if he is the guy they want). They would be reaching a few spots to secure the player they wanted. With McKelvin, I think he is the only top rated CB that the Bills would seem to like. He is the only one who likes contact and is a sure tackler. He has good size and a lot of upside. So if he is there at 11 and they really want a CB, then it makes sense to draft him rather than risk trading back and missing him. I guess it all depends on how much they covet the player. McKelvin definitely fits the profile of the CBs that the Bills like. I think drafting Harvey or McKelvin greatly improves our defense, both next year and in the future.