Astrobot Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I need to turn in our positional needs for DraftTek (32-Team List Here) by Sunday. Things are clouded right now by injuries, but the need for depth actually became clearer at some positions, and some players stepping up have reduced need at other positions. My Stab At It (P1=Top Priority, P9=Not a Priority at All; there is no such thing as P5, P7 or P8): QB=P2 Yes Fitz is very good, but Thigpen-Smith doesn't cut it for depth and grooming) RBF=P4 (RBF=feature back) Jackson has a couple years left; draft heir unless you believe in Hall-Spiller) RBC=P9 (RBC=change of pace) Spiller is the change of pace back; so is Johnny White, McIntyre, Smith WRF=P6 (feature WR) Love Johnson-Nelson-Jones-Roosevelt, but need to replace Easley and Ruvell) WRS=P4 (speed WR) Parrish is injured often; upcoming draft has burners with more height/muscle LT=P2 Bell-Hairston ain't bad but you need a franchise LT LG=P4 Levitre is wonderful, backup Colin Brown is who exactly? C=P6 Wood is good but look at the depth chart--there is nobody listed RG=P6 Urbik-Rinehardt is looking better than it did 6 months ago; Urbik and Wood have top numbers right now RT=P3 Pears-Young is acceptable, probably won't pull the trigger on an RT in the first 3 rounds DE=P3 Dareus-Heard-Johnson-Edwards is pretty good, until you find out we still develop no push NT=P2 Williams-Troup. Injured-injured. Need quality depth to get push, possibly early as RD1-2 ILB=P6 Barnett-Sheppard is a strong position on this team. Shep only needs time to be great. OLB=P2 Time to set a high priority to bringing in this year's Von Miller. It's not Merriman. FS=P4 This draft is strong at safety, we have 3 SS's and Byrd. CB=P2 Not quite sold on McKelvin-McGee-Florence-Williams-Rodgers in a division with Brady. I'd appreciate your preferences! DraftTek interactively creates drafts, as well as its simulator, this way. Astro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaattMaann Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 why isnt OLB a P1...I just notice that there is no P1 anywhere on your list, soooo does that mean we are "all set" at positions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmicBills Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Here's how I see the Bills needs -- but I know nothing about this coming draft in terms of depth. 1a. OLB/Pass Rush specialist 1b. CB (really need 2 or 3 from either the draft or FA) 2. OL Depth (a starter would be nice, but depth is needed all around) 3. WR (2 needed, not a believer in anyone on the roster not named Johnson or Nelson) 4. QB (I still believe they need a franchise guy, but it's a lower priority than the rest right now -- but if one of the QBs in the draft slip down to the 20-32 range in round one where the Bills will be, I'd be all for grabbing him and sitting him behind Fitz for 2 years.) If they can address those areas in the draft or FA I'd be a happy guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST MODE BABY! Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I think OLB is #1 priority. CB #2??? After that, you got me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I'm with the gang on this one. OLB should be the priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NastyMan Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Here's how I see the Bills needs -- but I know nothing about this coming draft in terms of depth. 1a. OLB/Pass Rush specialist 1b. CB (really need 2 or 3 from either the draft or FA) 2. OL Depth (a starter would be nice, but depth is needed all around) 3. WR (2 needed, not a believer in anyone on the roster not named Johnson or Nelson) 4. QB (I still believe they need a franchise guy, but it's a lower priority than the rest right now -- but if one of the QBs in the draft slip down to the 20-32 range in round one where the Bills will be, I'd be all for grabbing him and sitting him behind Fitz for 2 years.) If they can address those areas in the draft or FA I'd be a happy guy. I don't think CB's are the problem. What we need is a pass rusher. Our guys do ok you can't expect them to cover guys forever. A little pressure would improve our group a ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 #1 OLB #2 another pass rusher no matter DE or OLB #3 CB #4 WR #5 Oline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I need to turn in our positional needs for DraftTek (32-Team List Here) by Sunday. Things are clouded right now by injuries, but the need for depth actually became clearer at some positions, and some players stepping up have reduced need at other positions. My Stab At It (P1=Top Priority, P9=Not a Priority at All; there is no such thing as P5, P7 or P8): QB=P2 Yes Fitz is very good, but Thigpen-Smith doesn't cut it for depth and grooming) RBF=P4 (RBF=feature back) Jackson has a couple years left; draft heir unless you believe in Hall-Spiller) RBC=P9 (RBC=change of pace) Spiller is the change of pace back; so is Johnny White, McIntyre, Smith WRF=P6 (feature WR) Love Johnson-Nelson-Jones-Roosevelt, but need to replace Easley and Ruvell) WRS=P4 (speed WR) Parrish is injured often; upcoming draft has burners with more height/muscle LT=P2 Bell-Hairston ain't bad but you need a franchise LT LG=P4 Levitre is wonderful, backup Colin Brown is who exactly? C=P6 Wood is good but look at the depth chart--there is nobody listed RG=P6 Urbik-Rinehardt is looking better than it did 6 months ago; Urbik and Wood have top numbers right now RT=P3 Pears-Young is acceptable, probably won't pull the trigger on an RT in the first 3 rounds DE=P3 Dareus-Heard-Johnson-Edwards is pretty good, until you find out we still develop no push NT=P2 Williams-Troup. Injured-injured. Need quality depth to get push, possibly early as RD1-2 ILB=P6 Barnett-Sheppard is a strong position on this team. Shep only needs time to be great. OLB=P2 Time to set a high priority to bringing in this year's Von Miller. It's not Merriman. FS=P4 This draft is strong at safety, we have 3 SS's and Byrd. CB=P2 Not quite sold on McKelvin-McGee-Florence-Williams-Rodgers in a division with Brady. I'd appreciate your preferences! DraftTek interactively creates drafts, as well as its simulator, this way. Astro I would not make any adjustments to this. For the number of DBs taken by this team it's just silly that CB is still a concensus need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BfloBillsFan Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Bills needs as I see 'em, in order: 1. Best pass rusher: Either OLB (prefer) or DE (improved pass rush helps secondary) 2. CB (A. Williams may change this priority if he performs when healthy and some more experience) 3. OLB 4. OT 5. O-Line depth (Tackle>Guard>Center), maybe upgrade a current starter 6. QB (Need to get franchise QB at some point over the next 2 years) 7. WR (too many injuries, possibly injury prone) 8. D-Line depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I need to turn in our positional needs for DraftTek (32-Team List Here) by Sunday. Things are clouded right now by injuries, but the need for depth actually became clearer at some positions, and some players stepping up have reduced need at other positions. My Stab At It (P1=Top Priority, P9=Not a Priority at All; there is no such thing as P5, P7 or P8): QB=P2 Yes Fitz is very good, but Thigpen-Smith doesn't cut it for depth and grooming) RBF=P4 (RBF=feature back) Jackson has a couple years left; draft heir unless you believe in Hall-Spiller) RBC=P9 (RBC=change of pace) Spiller is the change of pace back; so is Johnny White, McIntyre, Smith WRF=P6 (feature WR) Love Johnson-Nelson-Jones-Roosevelt, but need to replace Easley and Ruvell) WRS=P4 (speed WR) Parrish is injured often; upcoming draft has burners with more height/muscle LT=P2 Bell-Hairston ain't bad but you need a franchise LT LG=P4 Levitre is wonderful, backup Colin Brown is who exactly? C=P6 Wood is good but look at the depth chart--there is nobody listed RG=P6 Urbik-Rinehardt is looking better than it did 6 months ago; Urbik and Wood have top numbers right now RT=P3 Pears-Young is acceptable, probably won't pull the trigger on an RT in the first 3 rounds DE=P3 Dareus-Heard-Johnson-Edwards is pretty good, until you find out we still develop no push NT=P2 Williams-Troup. Injured-injured. Need quality depth to get push, possibly early as RD1-2 ILB=P6 Barnett-Sheppard is a strong position on this team. Shep only needs time to be great. OLB=P2 Time to set a high priority to bringing in this year's Von Miller. It's not Merriman. FS=P4 This draft is strong at safety, we have 3 SS's and Byrd. CB=P2 Not quite sold on McKelvin-McGee-Florence-Williams-Rodgers in a division with Brady. I'd appreciate your preferences! DraftTek interactively creates drafts, as well as its simulator, this way. Astro If all we're looking for is a backup, and with the Mort report that we are close to locking Fitz up, I think QB should be down to P4 or P5. Also think WR up to P2. Other than that, I agree with the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b stein 22 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 1st round wr 2nd round olb 3rd round RT 4th Round CB or OLB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Smith's Arm Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I think they need a pass rushing linebacker first. Aside from that, if there isn't a top shelf guy to draft when they are on the clock, I think that the Bills are now good enough to draft strictly Best Player Available. They just drafted Aaron Williams, and I think people are being overly critical of the DB's. If a pass rushing linebacker isn't available, perhaps a quick DE ala Bruce Smith would be a good choice instead? It really depends on who is there when they draft. I could see them choosing a speed receiver too. I really hope a rush linebacker is on the board when they choose. I anticipate that the Bills will be a much more desirable place for Free Agents as well. I think that Ralph has shown that, if the team is on the verge on real contention, he will spend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 (edited) Astro, I would be all about the BPA from the OT and OLB positions. And as much as I like our DTs, I hope that they draft another good one. Also, another good ILB should be easy to come by in this draft. Edited October 21, 2011 by Bill from NYC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 1. olb. i am actually relatively pleased with kelsay on the week side but we need a real pass rusher thats not always injured. this will also improve the cb 2. wr. stevie is good. i am sold on him, but his contract negotiation helps put things in perspective. he has one very good year, and wants top 5-10 money. i like him, but hold your horses, youre not that good (hopefully yet) nelson is showing more than promise, but after that we could exchange them all, I don't care. we need another serious threat. if aj green or dez bryant is sitting there at buffalo's 1st pick you run to the podium, and laugh some more at stevie for asking for top 10 money 3. ilb in a 3-4 you can never have to many linebackers 4a qb i am fine with fitz for the time being, but if there is a guy that maybe slips from 1st to 2nd or 2nd to 3rd i would grab him and sit him down for the remainder of fitzies contract. this is the only scenario i would touch a qb this year and the reason it is at 4 4b ol. why not nobody ever looks at a team and says that is one crowded ol 5. cb. i think we need help here, but in a 3-4 the added lb help will make them better. i am a fan of the bpa. it may take longer than to build that way, but i really dont think that there is a strong argument against it. you always have the best player you possibly could have had. i hate that the ravens are too good at saftey and lb and dt. how lame are they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew in CA Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I agree that a pass rusher (DE or OLB) is the top priority, but I think a stud TE would be worth a 1st or 2nd as well, if one's available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Smith's Arm Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 (edited) I agree that a pass rusher (DE or OLB) is the top priority, but I think a stud TE would be worth a 1st or 2nd as well, if one's available. My jaw would hit the floor if they chose a TE in the first round. And I wouldn't be very happy. Edited October 21, 2011 by Matthews' Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 QB, CB P1 OLB, NT P2 everybody else p3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 (edited) My thoughts: Buddy Nix is going to draft the the best player available at any position of need so I agree that no one position, including OLB, should be P1. Reduce LT- Hairston has shown a lot of promise. You may think that he's too big for LT but remember that Gailey really likes his OL big. Bell would be a good backup although he will probably walk if he loses his starting position so a backup/prospect is needed. Reduce DE- This is a very solid group. Only concern is lack of pass rush but this needs to start with the LBs. For DL, I think that Dareus, Carrington and Johnson are all decent pass rushers. Give Dareus and Carrington another year before judging them on their total abilities. Reduce NT- I get that the Bills need another NT, but Heard has shown promise and Williams is still an elite player when healthy. Give Troup one more year to pull it together. Always good to look for good DTs but not P2. Basically agree with the rest based on what we've seen to date. Edited October 21, 2011 by vincec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 without a doubt right side DE. we've got Dareus at LDE and Williams at NT....and thats it.....after that it's mediocrity. this defense is still giving up huge yards. next priority is OT. either way, stay BIG with lineman !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 (edited) I need to turn in our positional needs for DraftTek (32-Team List Here) by Sunday. Things are clouded right now by injuries, but the need for depth actually became clearer at some positions, and some players stepping up have reduced need at other positions. My Stab At It (P1=Top Priority, P9=Not a Priority at All; there is no such thing as P5, P7 or P8): QB=P2 Yes Fitz is very good, but Thigpen-Smith doesn't cut it for depth and grooming) RBF=P4 (RBF=feature back) Jackson has a couple years left; draft heir unless you believe in Hall-Spiller) RBC=P9 (RBC=change of pace) Spiller is the change of pace back; so is Johnny White, McIntyre, Smith WRF=P6 (feature WR) Love Johnson-Nelson-Jones-Roosevelt, but need to replace Easley and Ruvell) WRS=P4 (speed WR) Parrish is injured often; upcoming draft has burners with more height/muscle LT=P2 Bell-Hairston ain't bad but you need a franchise LT LG=P4 Levitre is wonderful, backup Colin Brown is who exactly? C=P6 Wood is good but look at the depth chart--there is nobody listed RG=P6 Urbik-Rinehardt is looking better than it did 6 months ago; Urbik and Wood have top numbers right now RT=P3 Pears-Young is acceptable, probably won't pull the trigger on an RT in the first 3 rounds DE=P3 Dareus-Heard-Johnson-Edwards is pretty good, until you find out we still develop no push NT=P2 Williams-Troup. Injured-injured. Need quality depth to get push, possibly early as RD1-2 ILB=P6 Barnett-Sheppard is a strong position on this team. Shep only needs time to be great. OLB=P2 Time to set a high priority to bringing in this year's Von Miller. It's not Merriman. FS=P4 This draft is strong at safety, we have 3 SS's and Byrd. CB=P2 Not quite sold on McKelvin-McGee-Florence-Williams-Rodgers in a division with Brady. I'd appreciate your preferences! DraftTek interactively creates drafts, as well as its simulator, this way. Astro No way OLT is that high a need. Before Bell went out Bills had given up what - 3 sacks? Time to stop bashing them. The OL is one of the main reasons the team is where it is this year. P6 OLB is P1 - was a glaring need last year and still is - just not _as_ bad. WR "Feature" is P2 When Stevie is our #2 and Nelson and Roosevelt are the extras in the slot we will have a WR corps to fear. We have some good guys, but Stevie Johnson is no Calvin Johnson, Andre Johnson, or Larry Fitzgerald. QB is P3 I'll give you DE is still a need of sorts. P3 on that too CB P4 Edited October 21, 2011 by BobChalmers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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