26CornerBlitz Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Just now, NewEraBills said: Man if we could find a QB from somewhere I would love those first two rounds. They'd have to find one via trade or UFA. I wouldn't be thrilled with a TE in the 2nd round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 20 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said: 21. Buffalo Bills; 22. Buffalo Bills (from Kansas City Chiefs) The Picks: LB Rashaan Evans, Alabama; OT Mike McGlinchey, Notre Dame Thanks to last year's draft-day trade with the Kansas City Chiefs, the Buffalo Bills own back-to-back picks in the first round. The Bills could package the two selections (and others) to move up and grab the franchise quarterback they so badly need. In this mock draft—with no trades predicted—here's what makes sense. The offensive line needs to be addressed. Rookie left tackle Dion Dawkins did a solid job, but the right side needs an upgrade. Notre Dame's Mike McGlinchey played left tackle for the last two seasons but has the athleticism of a right tackle and the experience to play there. He would be a rookie starter. The Bills linebacker corps is solid, but it's missing a true middle linebacker with range and the ability to make major stops against the run. Rashaan Evans has the football IQ, athleticism and instincts to be a game-changer on defense. 53. Bills: DL Da'Shawn Hand, Alabama 56. Bills (from Rams): TE Mark Andrews, Oklahoma Matt Miller is drafting from the school of Marv Levy. I'd run Beane out of town with this draft!! You don't pass on a dominant DT (Vita Vea) for a LB. DTs let the LBs hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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26CornerBlitz Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Quarterback The Bills look to have very little interest in keeping Tyrod Taylor as their starting quarterback, and Nathan Peterman’s time on the field this season was disastrous. They need a 2018 starter, and there could be players in both free agency or the draft for that. Defensive Interior Trading away Marcell Dareus during the season torpedoed this run defense, and they need to replace that interior presence. Cedric Thornton was the player tasked with playing nose tackle after Dareus was traded, and he struggled badly out of position, earning an overall PFF grade of just 43.3. Dontari Poe is on a one-year deal in Atlanta, and while he hasn’t had a stellar season, he would hold up that interior spot and allow the Bills to find some interior pass-rush alongside him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEraBills Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 19 hours ago, 26CornerBlitz said: I like his athleticism. I don't think he'll go as high as he could because he's light, unless a team is playing him at outside backer. He has shown some coverage ability so he may find a home at OLB in the Pros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 I tried to keep it realistic. I used Matt Miller’d board and set it to difficult: 21: R1P21 LB RASHAAN EVANS ALABAMA 22: R1P22 EDGE SAM HUBBARD OHIO STATE 53: R2P21 QB MASON RUDOLPH OKLAHOMA STATE 56: R2P24 DL TAVEN BRYAN FLORIDA 95: R3P31 G MARTEZ IVEY FLORIDA 123: R4P21 WR AUDEN TATE FLORIDA STATE 160: R5P21 RB BO SCARBROUGH ALABAMA 168: R5P29 CB DEATRICK NICHOLS SOUTH FLORIDA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JohnBonhamRocks Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Matt Miller - User-Voted - Difficult - First Five Rounds 21: R1P21 QB MASON RUDOLPH OKLAHOMA STATE 22: R1P22 LB RASHAAN EVANS ALABAMA 53: R2P21 C BILLY PRICE OHIO STATE 56: R2P24 DL RASHEEM GREEN USC 95: R3P31 WR JAMES WASHINGTON OKLAHOMA STATE 123: R4P21 TE HAYDEN HURST SOUTH CAROLINA 160: R5P21 RB BO SCARBROUGH ALABAMA 168: R5P29 QB LUKE FALK WASHINGTON STATE A dream? Sure. Is it fun to dream? You bet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfansinceday1 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 21 minutes ago, JohnBonhamRocks said: Matt Miller - User-Voted - Difficult - First Five Rounds 21: R1P21 QB MASON RUDOLPH OKLAHOMA STATE 22: R1P22 LB RASHAAN EVANS ALABAMA 53: R2P21 C BILLY PRICE OHIO STATE 56: R2P24 DL RASHEEM GREEN USC 95: R3P31 WR JAMES WASHINGTON OKLAHOMA STATE 123: R4P21 TE HAYDEN HURST SOUTH CAROLINA 160: R5P21 RB BO SCARBROUGH ALABAMA 168: R5P29 QB LUKE FALK WASHINGTON STATE A dream? Sure. Is it fun to dream? You bet. Did we solve our RT problem in FA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Just now, Billsfansinceday1 said: Did we solve our RT problem in FA? Although I am leaning towards favoring trading Glenn, we currently have Glenn, Dawkins, and Mills under contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfansinceday1 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 1 minute ago, JohnBonhamRocks said: Although I am leaning towards favoring trading Glenn, we currently have Glenn, Dawkins, and Mills under contract. Mills has proven he is not much of a RT and Glenn remains a question mark. If his surgery truly was successful then we have 2 solid bookends and just need a backup. Ducasse has to go so will Miller show the promise we thought he had in year 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Billsfansinceday1 said: Mills has proven he is not much of a RT and Glenn remains a question mark. If his surgery truly was successful then we have 2 solid bookends and just need a backup. Ducasse has to go so will Miller show the promise we thought he had in year 2? Agreed Mills is subpar and there are questions with Glenn. Just took the BPA at positions of need. I do think Miller is primed to be one of the comeback players on our roster next year. Maybe then you take issue with selecting Price where I did in that mock, but I think he also gives flexibility to our interior OL. Would you say OT is a higher draft need than OG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfansinceday1 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 59 minutes ago, JohnBonhamRocks said: Agreed Mills is subpar and there are questions with Glenn. Just took the BPA at positions of need. I do think Miller is primed to be one of the comeback players on our roster next year. Maybe then you take issue with selecting Price where I did in that mock, but I think he also gives flexibility to our interior OL. Would you say OT is a higher draft need than OG? I think that depends on Glenn. RT has been our biggest problem the past couple years so my answer right now is yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, Billsfansinceday1 said: I think that depends on Glenn. RT has been our biggest problem the past couple years so my answer right now is yes. I have to disagree that RT has been our biggest problem. QB and DT definitely rank ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsfansinceday1 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Just now, JohnBonhamRocks said: I have to disagree that RT has been our biggest problem. QB and DT definitely rank ahead. Of course. I was only answering about OT vs OG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Just now, Billsfansinceday1 said: Of course. I was only answering about OT vs OG. Oh okay, I see. I think those two are close. Ducasse definitely quieted some doubters down the stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 (edited) With the No. 21 pick, Kiper Jr. gave the Bills UCF cornerback and return man Mike Hughes. Hughes was a junior college transfer for the Knights and had three return touchdowns while starting 11 of 12 games at cornerback. He had 11 pass breakups, four interceptions and one defensive touchdown in 2017. Hughes also had 32 solo tackles, and that skill is valued in Sean McDermott's defense. With pick No. 22, Kiper Jr. has the Bills drafting defensive tackle Maurice Hurst out of Michigan. This is a common pick for the Bills in mock drafts. The need at defensive tackle is a glaring one. Kyle Williams is turning 35 years old and may not be back in 2018. The rest of the Bills' defensive tackle depth chart is underwhelming. On the surface, Hurst looks like a solid fit in McDermott's scheme and would be a massive upgrade. Edited January 18, 2018 by 26CornerBlitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 21. BUFFALO BILLS (9-7) LB Roquan Smith, Georgia The first linebacker off the board, Smith flies to the football against both the run and in coverage. He also has a knack for finishing plays as he’s been one of the surest tacklers in the country over the last two-plus years (only 16 missed tackles on 251 career attempts). He’s a perfect fit for Buffalo’s zone-heavy defensive scheme. 22. BUFFALO BILLS – FROM KANSAS CITY (10-6) Edge Marcus Davenport, UTSA The Bills go defense once again, adding Davenport, who projects as a classic base defensive end in a 4-3 scheme. He uses his massive 6-foot-7 frame well and he finished fourth overall among edge defenders with an 89.8 grade. He can move blockers in the run game and he picked up nine sacks, six QB hits and 34 hurries on only 257 rushes last season. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 21: R1P21 LB RASHAAN EVANS ALABAMA 22: R1P22 QB MASON RUDOLPH OKLAHOMA STATE 53: R2P21 RB RASHAAD PENNY SAN DIEGO STATE 56: R2P24 WR ANTHONY MILLER MEMPHIS 95: R3P31 DL TIM SETTLE VIRGINIA TECH 123: R4P21 EDGE DUKE EJIOFOR WAKE FOREST 160: R5P21 LB MICAH KISER VIRGINIA 168: R5P29 OT BRANDON PARKER NORTH CAROLINA A&T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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