Beerball Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Post 'em here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 RD1. Defensive end is almost my #1 because Mario is our most-expensive, 9th-oldest, cap drain. Yes, he's good, but you are paying $19M for it next year, so a million bucks per this year's tackle. Bills would be spending $43,575,000 cap on D-Line next year if something isn't done. Lavar Edwards has been signed as a 3-4DE. In RD1, there are several who fit. DE EMMANUEL OGBAH OKLAHOMA STATE (may not be there when we pick, but he's raw--like Ansah was) DE DEFOREST BUCKNER OREGON DE SHILIQUE CALHOUN MICHIGAN STATE Buckner would be the best fit for Rex's system, and Shilique Calhoun would be the most versatile (a Manny Lawson swiss army knife). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Playfair Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 http://thedraftwire.usatoday.com/2016/01/03/top-candidates-for-the-buffalo-bills-in-the-first-round/ DE Carl Lawson, Junior, Auburn TigersBack-to-back Tigers look like promising fits in Buffalo, as Lawson can play with his hand down or from a two-point stance. Should Williams depart as expected, Lawson’s well-rounded pass rushing traits could be a nice addition off the edge for Buffalo. RELATED: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOKBILLS Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I think D-Line is very likely where the Bills go in Round #1... Look at all the D-linemen Rex got in NY in the 1st...It's most definitely going to be a priority...Especially if Mario is gone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I actually want the Bills to draft a NT. He hasn't declared yet and he might not be available when the Bills pick but I really would like them to take A'Shawn Robinson DT from Alabama. This would allow Dareus to move to the 5 Tech position and would increase our ability to stop the run. A lot of the Alabama players make a ton of sense for the Bills this year. ILB Reggie Ragland, DT A' Shawn Robinson, DE Jarron Reed, DE Johnathan Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) I actually want the Bills to draft a NT. He hasn't declared yet and he might not be available when the Bills pick but I really would like them to take A'Shawn Robinson DT from Alabama. This would allow Dareus to move to the 5 Tech position and would increase our ability to stop the run. A lot of the Alabama players make a ton of sense for the Bills this year. ILB Reggie Ragland, DT A' Shawn Robinson, DE Jarron Reed, DE Johnathan AllenMy hope for NT is using some of the savings from cutting Mario to pay Damon Harrison. I really like Buckner as Mario's replacement but realize he may not make it to the low teens. Edited January 4, 2016 by JM57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 RD1. Defensive end is almost my #1 because Mario is our most-expensive, 9th-oldest, cap drain. Yes, he's good, but you are paying $19M for it next year, so a million bucks per this year's tackle. Bills would be spending $43,575,000 cap on D-Line next year if something isn't done. Lavar Edwards has been signed as a 3-4DE. In RD1, there are several who fit. DE EMMANUEL OGBAH OKLAHOMA STATE (may not be there when we pick, but he's raw--like Ansah was) DE DEFOREST BUCKNER OREGON DE SHILIQUE CALHOUN MICHIGAN STATE Buckner would be the best fit for Rex's system, and Shilique Calhoun would be the most versatile (a Manny Lawson swiss army knife). Calhoun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I think D-Line is very likely where the Bills go in Round #1... Look at all the D-linemen Rex got in NY in the 1st...It's most definitely going to be a priority...Especially if Mario is gone... 3-4 equals LB , IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I actually want the Bills to draft a NT. He hasn't declared yet and he might not be available when the Bills pick but I really would like them to take A'Shawn Robinson DT from Alabama. This would allow Dareus to move to the 5 Tech position and would increase our ability to stop the run. A lot of the Alabama players make a ton of sense for the Bills this year. ILB Reggie Ragland, DT A' Shawn Robinson, DE Jarron Reed, DE Johnathan Allen I'd be all over this. A'Shawn is a real possibility and one of "My Five". I wouldn't be surprised to see two Alabama players in this Bills draft class. Calhoun? Calhoun? Derrick Henry is RD1 and 242 lbs, future Pro Bowler. Shilique Calhoun is RD2 replacement for Bradham. The knock on him is that, while he possessess elite awareness, he hasn't finished plays. Great example of that, but Calhoun will spoil read options and quick screen plays all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 If you start with D-Line in your Bills draft, good things always happen. I had one trade-up and one trade-down to make this happen on the FanSpeak OTC: 20: R1P20 DE DEFOREST BUCKNER OREGON 40: R2P9 DT ANDREW BILLINGS BAYLOR 88: R3P25 OLB TYLER MATAKEVICH TEMPLE 114: R4P19 TE O.J. HOWARD ALABAMA 144: R5P17 QB BRANDON DOUGHTY WESTERN KENTUCKY 147: R5P20 WR NELSON SPRUCE COLORADO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxy312 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I'm almost 100% certain at this point that Mario Williams will not be on the roster next year. As such, drafting a replacement in the first round makes the most sense to me. While I would love to see them have a shot at a DeForest Buckner or Shaq Lawson, I don't see either of those guys falling to where the Bills are picking. So that would mean drafting the 4th or 5th best DE on the board in Ogbah or Allen. Taking a Reggie Ragland instead would not hurt my feelings. He's been a beast all year for Alabama and the consensus #1 at his position in this years draft. He can rush the passer, but also defend TE's in pass coverage. The latter has been sorely missing from the Bills defenses for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFFacet Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 If you start with D-Line in your Bills draft, good things always happen. I had one trade-up and one trade-down to make this happen on the FanSpeak OTC: 20: R1P20 DE DEFOREST BUCKNER OREGON 40: R2P9 DT ANDREW BILLINGS BAYLOR 88: R3P25 OLB TYLER MATAKEVICH TEMPLE 114: R4P19 TE O.J. HOWARD ALABAMA 144: R5P17 QB BRANDON DOUGHTY WESTERN KENTUCKY 147: R5P20 WR NELSON SPRUCE COLORADO Which draft board do you use? I almost never see Buckner or Billings available at those picks in mock drafts. Big fan of the Matakevich pick, though, and I think we could get him there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackInDaDay Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Shilique Calhoun is RD2 replacement for Bradham. The knock on him is that, while he possessess elite awareness, he hasn't finished plays. Great example of that, but Calhoun will spoil read options and quick screen plays all day. kid wasn't an aggressive player in HS, but has become a good speed rusher. I don't think he can hold the edge in the nfl, but may become a very useful lb/de hybrid like Lawson - but is that what Rex needs? he's a better fit for a team that doesn't have a Hughes to bring pressure.. but even then, I have to wonder how much he's changed from the kid who left practice cause his hands were cold.. great athlete, but not a natural baller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 kid wasn't an aggressive player in HS, but has become a good speed rusher. I don't think he can hold the edge in the nfl, but may become a very useful lb/de hybrid like Lawson - but is that what Rex needs? he's a better fit for a team that doesn't have a Hughes to bring pressure.. but even then, I have to wonder how much he's changed from the kid who left practice cause his hands were cold.. great athlete, but not a natural baller.not a huge Calhoun fan. Would take him as a later value pick if he falls, but wouldn't touch him where he is projected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackInDaDay Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 not a huge Calhoun fan. Would take him as a later value pick if he falls, but wouldn't touch him where he is projected. if his shuttle times confirm his agility to play the hybrid rush de/lb he'll go sooner . he is quick, and disruptive.. but he needs something to hang that hat on at the next level. he was a couple years behind my youngest son in HS... a nice kid.. maybe too nice. but from the success he's had at MSU, I'd say he's been working his butt off. he came a long way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prickly Pete Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 (edited) which guy is best in coverage? Edited January 6, 2016 by HoF Watkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Needed-- Kenny Clark from UCLA is the kind of guy they need up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Carl Lawson returning to Auburn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 2016 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Mississippi DL Robert Nkemdiche http://thedraftwire.usatoday.com/2016/01/07/2016-nfl-draft-scouting-report-mississippi-dl-robert-nkemdiche/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockinon Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I'm really surprised this thread is not up there in # of posts along with QB. We are pretty certain Mario is going to be history and Kyle, like Fred isn't getting any younger. Going to need some beef on the DLine this year. I'd like to see two quality players on the line somehow this off season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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