Beerball Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 link What is the likelihood if Michael Floyd or Justin Blackmon is available at the 10 spot, that we pull the trigger? 12:01 Buddy Nix: I think one of them will be there. I'll leave it at that. What position other than quarterback do you have grades that are worthy of the tenth pick 12:02 Buddy Nix: We've got grades on all positions that are equal to the 10th pick. Hi Buddy, Do you see Riley Reiff as a left or right tackle in the NFL and is his arm length a concern for playing on the left side? Regards Matt Australia 12:04 Buddy Nix: His arm length is a concern and in my opinion is a better run blocker than pass protector right now. Is draft day the most "fun" day of the year for you? 12:16 Buddy Nix: Winning on Sunday is the most fun day. Which NEED is more important on this upcoming draft day, LB OR CB? 12:18 Buddy Nix: CB, you can't get enough of them with the way offenses are going. etc. etc. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep2Moulds46 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Nice, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awwufelloff Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Interesting. Floyd not ruled out because he did not visit! =P 12:18 Comment From Thomas Do you ever rule out a prospect based on his visit to One Bills Drive? 12:18 Buddy Nix: No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 12:13 Comment From Nathan Any chance you guys will draft a Tight End at some point? 12:13 Buddy Nix: No, probably not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 (edited) Buddy thinks WRs are deep this draft. Emphatic NO on Bills on Hard Kocks PTR Edited April 24, 2012 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awwufelloff Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 12:22 Comment From matt do you take a player off your board completely becuase of character concerns 12:22 Buddy Nix: Occasionally. Each case is different. 12:25 Comment From Greg Is there a "no brainer" picks at 10 in your mind? 12:25 Buddy Nix: There is. I don't know if he'll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Comment From Greg Is there a "no brainer" picks at 10 in your mind? 12:25 Buddy Nix: There is. I don't know if he'll be there. You beat me to it on this one. Very intriguing. Hopefully Buddy tells us who it is after the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 link Which NEED is more important on this upcoming draft day, LB OR CB? 12:18 Buddy Nix: CB, you can't get enough of them with the way offenses are going. etc. etc. etc. Did I just hear a loud bang on Long Island? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Comment From George WR don't usually make an impact as a rookie is that go into who you might pick at 10. 12:27 Buddy Nix: yes it does. We want somebody to make an impact at 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep2Moulds46 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I tried to ask him what number Michael Floyd would be wearing, but they didn't answer it for some reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 (edited) Pretty clear LB isn't happening at 10 so get over it. Also, we'll have a WR and CB within the first 3 rounds (probably first 2). Also no Barron that much was obvious from the chat. Edited April 24, 2012 by TheNewBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awwufelloff Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 He also said he would be drafting 2 WR during the draft. =0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Man Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I asked him if drafting or signing a certain FA is ever even slightly influenced by what the fans would like to help ticket sales. It didn't make the cut though... not that he would have answered anything other than absolutely not most likely but it would have been interesting to get an honest take on that because I have always been curious how much that thinking goes into the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 He also said he would be drafting 2 WR during the draft. =0 He just said we would add two, not draft two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABills08 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Hahaha. I can't believe GMs are doing this kind of thing, but its interesting. Btw, the guy who he has as a no brainer at 10 has to be Kalil or Gilmore. Sounds like a definite no on WRs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSpeed Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Comment From George WR don't usually make an impact as a rookie is that go into who you might pick at 10. 12:27 Buddy Nix: yes it does. We want somebody to make an impact at 10. Sounds like we won't be taking a WR at #10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Guys he just said it makes an impact. He also talked about Vincent Jackson being one of his greatest picks and how he made probowl right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSpeed Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I'd be interested in knowing which GM's have called him about trades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 You beat me to it on this one. Very intriguing. Hopefully Buddy tells us who it is after the draft. He will say it was the person they end up picking. You do not often hear GMs saying "We wanted Jones but he went two picks before ours." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSpeed Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Guys he just said it makes an impact. He also talked about Vincent Jackson being one of his greatest picks and how he made probowl right away. Yes but Jackson was a second round pick. The risk of getting an impact player there is less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladiebla Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 (edited) Soooooo, 1 QB, 2 WR, 2 LB, 2 CB, no TE Edited April 24, 2012 by bladiebla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjt328 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Pretty clear LB isn't happening at 10 so get over it. Also, we'll have a WR and CB within the first 3 rounds (probably first 2) Definitely not a positive sign for us drafting Kuechly, but I still wouldn't cross him off as a possiblity. I also agree that cornerback is a bigger need than linebacker, but I think Kuechly will be the best player available at #10. The comment that stands out to me is Riley Reiff. Our front office hasn't made a positive comment about him once during this draft process, without also mentioning his shortcomings. If we go tackle in the first, it's much more likely to be Jonathan Martin or Cordy Glenn. Nix seems to be very tight-lipped about Michael Floyd - and this is the second or third time I've noticed it. He hasn't been that way about any other player. It's also baffling (based on our needs and draft position) that Floyd was not in for a player visit. I think it's a smokescreen. It's interesting that Nix thinks there is a "no brainer" pick at #10, but he isn't sure that he will be there. Based on mock drafts all around the country, the only players that Buffalo has been seriously linked to, that also may be gone before our pick are Michael Floyd and Stephon Gilmore. Think about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 He will say it was the person they end up picking. You do not often hear GMs saying "We wanted Jones but he went two picks before ours." Obviously that's the standard move, but Buddy's pretty honest & forthright. If the guy he has in mind is the guy we pick, he'll definitely tell us. If not, he can't come out and crap on the guy he winds up picking, but he'll probably say that the no-brainer was gone without saying who it was. You never know, though. Last year Nix & Gailey made it pretty clear in their post-draft press conference that Dareus was #2 on their board behind Newton. We could see a similar situation this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 12:25 Comment From Greg Is there a "no brainer" picks at 10 in your mind? 12:25 Buddy Nix: There is. I don't know if he'll be there. You beat me to it on this one. Very intriguing. Hopefully Buddy tells us who it is after the draft. He must be talking Kalil here. Or RG3 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPicc2114 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 I got 2 questions answered.. I asked if the Bills need to get younger and CB and he said "Yes" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladiebla Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Sounds like we won't be taking a WR at #10 Jup, sounds like LB and especially Kuelchy (no brainer pick plus 3 positions comment). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Definitely not a positive sign for us drafting Kuechly, but I still wouldn't cross him off as a possiblity. I also agree that cornerback is a bigger need than linebacker, but I think Kuechly will be the best player available at #10. The comment that stands out to me is Riley Reiff. Our front office hasn't made a positive comment about him once during this draft process, without also mentioning his shortcomings. If we go tackle in the first, it's much more likely to be Jonathan Martin or Cordy Glenn. Nix seems to be very tight-lipped about Michael Floyd - and this is the second or third time I've noticed it. He hasn't been that way about any other player. It's also baffling (based on our needs and draft position) that Floyd was not in for a player visit. I think it's a smokescreen. It's interesting that Nix thinks there is a "no brainer" pick at #10, but he isn't sure that he will be there. Based on mock drafts all around the country, the only players that Buffalo has been seriously linked to, that also may be gone before our pick are Michael Floyd and Stephon Gilmore. Think about it. I don't think Keuchly is eliminated from consideration. He also talked about the need to bolster the LB corp. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearc012 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 It's amazing how everyone comes away with a different interpretation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 (edited) It's amazing how everyone comes away with a different interpretation. He promised me a pony. I read it. PTR Edited April 24, 2012 by PromoTheRobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Syracuse Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 (edited) Why I love Buddy: 12:16 Comment From Jeff Is draft day the most "fun" day of the year for you? 2:16 Buddy Nix: Winning on Sunday is the most fun day. Edited April 24, 2012 by Mike in Syracuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSpeed Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Pretty clear LB isn't happening at 10 so get over it. Also, we'll have a WR and CB within the first 3 rounds (probably first 2). Also no Barron that much was obvious from the chat. Why do you think he has ruled out LB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dayman Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Why do you think he has ruled out LB? He was tilted towards discussing LB multiple times and never took the bait. He also straight up said CB is more important that LB. Keep in mind this is just for the first pick we're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsrhody Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Why do you think he has ruled out LB? He said CBs were more "Important" than LBs... but that doesnt necessarily mean that he'll take a 2nd tier CB over a top class LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Soooooo, 1 QB, 2 WR, 2 LB, 2 CB, no TE Nix also specifically mentioned depth at both DE and DT in the middle rounds. I would expect probably one of each. Right now the backup DTs are Torrell Troup and Alex Carrington, and I doubt the Bills are super into that. Definitely not a positive sign for us drafting Kuechly, but I still wouldn't cross him off as a possiblity. I also agree that cornerback is a bigger need than linebacker, but I think Kuechly will be the best player available at #10. The comment that stands out to me is Riley Reiff. Our front office hasn't made a positive comment about him once during this draft process, without also mentioning his shortcomings. If we go tackle in the first, it's much more likely to be Jonathan Martin or Cordy Glenn. Nix seems to be very tight-lipped about Michael Floyd - and this is the second or third time I've noticed it. He hasn't been that way about any other player. It's also baffling (based on our needs and draft position) that Floyd was not in for a player visit. I think it's a smokescreen. It's interesting that Nix thinks there is a "no brainer" pick at #10, but he isn't sure that he will be there. Based on mock drafts all around the country, the only players that Buffalo has been seriously linked to, that also may be gone before our pick are Michael Floyd and Stephon Gilmore. Think about it. Totally disagree on the smokescreen idea. But we'll see. Regarding Kuechly, there's a chance the Panthers take him at #9, so it's still possible he's the no-brainer Nix is thinking of. Plus Nix specifically said the depth at LB is not great, so it could be a situation where he feels he has to get one high or not at all. Not predicting it, just saying you can't rule it out from this chat. I personally am ruling out Floyd based on this and other quotes, though. And if I'm wrong, I'll... not really care, because there's nothing at stake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSpeed Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 He was tilted towards discussing LB multiple times and never took the bait. He also straight up said CB is more important that LB. Keep in mind this is just for the first pick we're talking about. Ah got it thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Buddy thinks WRs are deep this draft. Emphatic NO on Bills on Hard Kocks PTR Bills on Hard Knocks would have been fun to watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Nix seems to be very tight-lipped about Michael Floyd - and this is the second or third time I've noticed it. He hasn't been that way about any other player. It's also baffling (based on our needs and draft position) that Floyd was not in for a player visit. I think it's a smokescreen. I think it is the opposite. I think Floyd did not impress Nix in his combine interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 He promised me a pony. I read it. PTR I read it I see a pony in your future... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 Btw, the guy who he has as a no brainer at 10 has to be Kalil or Gilmore. Agreed. Most likely Kalil, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglukes Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 (edited) He seemed to make it pretty clear that they aren't planning on taking a TE at pretty much any point. Edited April 24, 2012 by biglukes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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