dancing_joker Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Both are perfect examples of why the Bills are firmly entrenched in the basement of the AFCE. Brian Orakpo is still on the board and in their infinite wisdom Dickie J and Marv prefer Maybin and his "quickest first step in the universe". Brilliant! The thing that hurt about McCan'tgo is that we traded up, using our #42 and #73 overall to pick NC State's 3rd best defensive lineman at #26. All of the experts were shocked and the unanimous consent was that he would have been available at 42. And don't forget the Losman debacle - a 1st, 2nd and 5th rounder to Dallas for the right to draft our franchise QB. Now there's a recipe for success. Trading up for McCargo wasn't as bad as people think. Think about it like this: they for sure would have used their 2nd round pick on him if available, so that pick is gone either way. So the only additional pick they gave up was a 3rd round pick. So we didn't get a chance to draft Ashton Youboty or Trent Edwards. Darn. Plus, look at the 06 draft with regards to DT. After McCargo was picked at #26, 42 picks went by before another DT was picked. The DT talent (as it was ranked on teams boards) dropped off quite a bit after McCargo. He is a prime example of why you don't draft for position. You take the best talent available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 link "shout out to all my followers" "'like' my page on facebook" This social networking is just so sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob in STL Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Trading up for McCargo wasn't as bad as people think. Think about it like this: they for sure would have used their 2nd round pick on him if available, so that pick is gone either way. So the only additional pick they gave up was a 3rd round pick. So we didn't get a chance to draft Ashton Youboty or Trent Edwards. Darn. Plus, look at the 06 draft with regards to DT. After McCargo was picked at #26, 42 picks went by before another DT was picked. The DT talent (as it was ranked on teams boards) dropped off quite a bit after McCargo. He is a prime example of why you don't draft for position. You take the best talent available. Poor rationalization. Hindsight being 20-20, trading up for MaCargo was a waste of two picks. No other way to look at it. I totally agree with the last part though. Pick the best players on the board, do not reach by position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanM.D. Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Pick the best players on the board, do not reach by position. If only this was followed more 'regularly.' Better to draft talent in an area of strength than a dud in an area of weakness. If nothing else, you have an opportunity to get value back via trade etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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