Bull Run Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 http://www.ubbullrun.com/2014/3/28/5557240/46-for-46-1-why-you-dont-pass-on-a-local-mac-star In 2004, a Quarterback from Miami of Ohio by way of Lima, Ohio was on the board as Cleveland picked #6 overall. The Quarterback was Ben Roethlisberger, he had thrown for almost 11,000 yards in 3 years in college, thrown 80 TD passes and in his final year, he led the Redhawks to a MAC Championship and a 13-1 record. Cleveland passed on Roethlisberger, instead signing veteran Jeff Garcia and drafting a weapon for the QB, tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I dont think Mack will last past the Falcons at 6. If he did fall to the Bills at 9 I am sure they would sprint to the podium CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 http://www.ubbullrun...-local-mac-star In 2004, a Quarterback from Miami of Ohio by way of Lima, Ohio was on the board as Cleveland picked #6 overall. The Quarterback was Ben Roethlisberger, he had thrown for almost 11,000 yards in 3 years in college, thrown 80 TD passes and in his final year, he led the Redhawks to a MAC Championship and a 13-1 record. Cleveland passed on Roethlisberger, instead signing veteran Jeff Garcia and drafting a weapon for the QB, tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. ..... This is so irrelevant to the Bills and the 2014 Draft. Who cares that the Browns passed on Roethlisberger a decade ago? This is not remotely a 1 to 1 comparison. Anyway, the Bills won't have a chance to pass on Mack unless they trade up to the top 5, and if they do, the same argument could be made in favor of Sammy Watkins or others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 He won't be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I would give my middle nut for Khalil Mack. The guy is going to be an absolute menace. Imagine he and Kiko as bookends for Spikes? Oh my. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingant Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 http://www.ubbullrun...-local-mac-star In 2004, a Quarterback from Miami of Ohio by way of Lima, Ohio was on the board as Cleveland picked #6 overall. The Quarterback was Ben Roethlisberger, he had thrown for almost 11,000 yards in 3 years in college, thrown 80 TD passes and in his final year, he led the Redhawks to a MAC Championship and a 13-1 record. Cleveland passed on Roethlisberger, instead signing veteran Jeff Garcia and drafting a weapon for the QB, tight end Kellen Winslow Jr. ..... Roethlisberger was from Findlay, not Lima...not that is matters. Saw him play is H.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KollegeStudnet Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Don't want to be a Debbie Downer, but track record for safe/sure fire LB's taken in the top 10 are not good. Unless Mack can break the trend, much respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MClem06 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Same reason they shouldn't pass on Clowney, he'll be gone before 9. This is a pretty bad topic that makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 In 2004, a Quarterback from Miami of Ohio by way of Lima, Ohio was on the board as Cleveland picked #6 overall. The Quarterback was Ben Roethlisberger, he had thrown for almost 11,000 yards in 3 years in college, thrown 80 TD passes I don't see Mack putting up those kind of numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I dont think Mack will last past the Falcons at 6. If he did fall to the Bills at 9 I am sure they would sprint to the podium CBF Why don't folks think the Falcons will select a TE? They did just lose a future HOFer at that position and didn't replace him yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I love everything about this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Most bizarre topic-to-opening-post combo ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 To me its a non starter cuz the just wont be there for us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 And here I'm thinking you were going to bring up how stupid Cleveland was in drafting Mike Junkin and leaving Shane Conlan for the Bills. I guess I was wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 I don't think they should pass on any of the players selected before them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Trade up for Mack then ship him to Pitt for Rothlesberger? I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMan Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 The bills should trade down to get Mack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 The bills should trade down to get Mack. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezertbill Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 And here I'm thinking you were going to bring up how stupid Cleveland was in drafting Mike Junkin and leaving Shane Conlan for the Bills. I guess I was wrong. I was thinking more along the lines of Pete Adams instead of Ray Guy... Sheeshhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitewalkerInPhilly Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Why don't folks think the Falcons will select a TE? They did just lose a future HOFer at that position and didn't replace him yet. I think it's because there are some very nice options available at TE that are expected to drop into round 2, when the Falcons (again) pick early. No rookie is a lock as a future HOPer, but Jace Amaro,Austin-Severin Jenkinks and Troy Niklas all look like very promising Day 2 options. If you are in the top 10, you take the best pick available. The way I see it, there are 5 top non-QB players I would sprint to the podium for if they dropped to 9 (Clowney, Watkins, Robinson, Matthews and Mack). I'm expecting at least one QB taken by then, so Atlanta has a strong chance to grab some potent talent. Going back to the OP, the Bills would probably love Mack at 9, but I highly doubt that is going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Khalil was just spotted in Buffalo airport! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-town Bills Fan Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Khalil is the only player i think the Bills will draft @ 9 unless the top to tackles are available. Otherwise Buffalo is trading down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) Can someone explain to me what a QB selected ten years ago, has anything to do with a LB this year? Besides the fact that he'll be gone by 9, is it like the small school thing? Because I'm pretty sure that The Buffalo Bills are aware of the biggest player to ever come out of the University of Buffalo. I'm really confused here. Khalil was just spotted in Buffalo airport! +1 Edited April 8, 2014 by The Real Buffalo Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi-town Bills Fan Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Can someone explain to me what a QB selected ten years ago, has anything to do with a LB this year? Besides the fact that he'll be gone by 9, is it like the small school thing? Because I'm pretty sure that The Buffalo Bills are aware of the biggest player to ever come out of the University of Buffalo. I'm really confused here. I love that last comment. And yes he will be gone in the top 6 no doubt. Funny thing as much as I want him, I think Brandon Spikes could fill that MLB job for multiuple years to come so it's not a huge loss. Besides OL the Bills have signed players that can fill the void that we needed in ther draft; Mike Williams, a go up and get it, bigger receiver, Corey Graham a possible replacement for Byrd, Spikes to let Kiko go to the outside. Plus re-signing Chandler makes me think they won't go for Ebron, at least not at 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Khalil is the only player i think the Bills will draft @ 9 unless the top to tackles are available. Otherwise Buffalo is trading down I think there is a growing chance Mack could slide to #9 based on team needs...It obviously has nothing to do with Mack as a prospect...But IF those 3 QB's go in the top 8, IF Mike Evans goes to Tampa, and IF Atlanta takes Matthews at #6, suddenly Mack falling to the Bills is a REAL possibility... I would expect the Bills to take Mack as well...It's obvious they like the kid a lot...Though I really question whether or not they want to take him based on what they need for this team in 2014...And I think if Mack is there at #9 some team is going to be willing to give up a pretty nice package to come up and get him...So that would be very interesting to see...It's a no-lose situation for the Bills if Mack falls into their lap... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smapdi Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I have no problem with taking Mack if the top 3 OT's are gone. It's a possibility if teams fall in love with QB's with at least 4 teams ahead of us needing one. Add Clowney in and that leaves Mack or Watkins being there for us. Mack would be one hell of a player and give us one of the most dominating front 7's in the AFC: Alonso - Spikes - Mack Williams - Williams - Dareus - Hughes/Lawson Whoa Nelly ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swede316 Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 The Bills always do the unexpected....They need a TE, WR, RT...LB makes perfect sense...Too bad Mack won't be there....I'm sure a RB will be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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