Draft predictions....

[elltrain22]

Here is mine, and  would love to see y'alls as well! 

 

Note:  This is what I think will happen, not necessarily what I want to happen. 

 

Draft Trade!!!

 

We trade with Denver. We give up 12,  22, and 96 (= 2096 value points). We get #5 from Denver (= 1700 value points). We overpay by 24%, which I think we will have to overpay b/c of the demand for QB's. I think this deal is legit, and gets it done, but if need be, we give up 65, which then is 2245 value points, and an overpay of 32%. 

Final verdict: 

Bills get: #5 overall

Denver gets: #12, #22, and #96

 

Top 5 draft prediction:

1.  Cleveland- Sam Darnold or Josh Allen, but b/c I have to choose one, I think its Darnold.

2.  NY Giants- Saquan Barkley

3. NY Jets- Baker Mayfield

4. Cleveland- Bradley Chubb

5. Buffalo- Josh Allen. If Allen, goes #1, then I think we take Rosen

 

I know I'm going to get hit w/ some crap b/c Allen isn't a popular pick, but IMHO, I think he has a very legit chance at being a really good NFL QB. I know his stats aren't good, and his completition percentage (or lack there of) is a major concern. At the end of the day, I think our coaching staff will do a really good job handling/developing him, and I also think Allen will do everything he needs to do to be successful in the NFL. I firmly believe that with time, development, and having good skill around him (compared to Wyoming) will really make him shine; just like he did at the Senior Bowl.

 

Rest of our draft...

#53- OT Tyrell Crosby

#56- we go WR, and its down to Sutton if he's there, but if not, and this is my prediction, WR Anthony Miller

#65- CB Donte Jackson

#121- DT Tim Settle

#166- RB Kalen Ballage

#187- OG Tony Adams

 

Hope you enjoy!! Only 6 more days!!! 

Last but not least,....

Go Bills!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

[TheElectricCompany]

1) The QB rush doesn't happen as forecasted. I think Darnold and Mayfield slide 

2) The Bills don't trade up to #4 or #5 for their QB, they make something work in the #8-#10 range. 

3) The Giants pass on a QB at #2, but trade up in the late first for one. 

4) Mike McGlinchey goes in top 10. 

 

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

Top5

Darnold

Barkley

Mayfield (I hope) 

Chubb 

Allen 

 

Bills reach for Rudolf at 12 and move as needed to get a great MLB

 

AZ takes Rosen in the bottom half 

[Tatonka68]

Trade with Broncos Trade 12+53+96 receive, 5+121

5. Josh Allen QB
22. Rashan Evans ILB
56. Frank Ragnow C
96. Anthony Miller WR
121. Kalen Ballage RB
149. Kevin Toliver II CB
166. Bredan Mahon G

187. Dorian ODaniel OLB

Edited April 20, 2018 by Tatonka68

[McBean]

Draft day prediction that will shake everything up.

 

The New York Giants select a QB.

[kdsarch]

My draft day prediction to shake thing up:

 

#1 Browns - Like multiple options at QB so take Barkley

#2 Giants - With Barkley gone, they trade with the Bills  for 12, 22 and a second and third round pick. Bills take Sam Darnold

#3 Jets - Take Baker Mayfield

#4 Browns - Take Josh Allen

#5 Broncos - Take Bradley Chubb

[Dr. Who]

23 minutes ago, McBean said:

Draft day prediction that will shake everything up.

 

The New York Giants select a QB.

Worst thing that could happen for Bills.  Hope you're wrong.  My order of preference is Darnold, Allen, Mayfield, Rosen (I like all four).  If Giants pass on qb and Jets are locked in on Mayfield, one of Darnold, Allen, or Rosen will be available at 5.  That Broncos pick should be the target.

Edited April 20, 2018 by Dr. Who

[Heavy Kevi]

I just watched Schrager and Brandt on GMFB predict that "somehow, some way", Darnold will be a Buffalo Bill.

 

I hope they are right, so I will jump on board with that prediction.

[Dr. Who]

1 minute ago, Shotgunner said:

I just watched Schrager and Brandt on GMFB predict that "somehow, some way", Darnold will be a Buffalo Bill.

 

I hope they are right, so I will jump on board with that prediction.

So happy if it works out that way.  I didn't think there was any chance for this.  Now I've got my hopes up so as a Bills' fan, I have premonitions of disappointment

[Seanbillsfan2206]

1 hour ago, Over 29 years of fanhood said:

Top5

Darnold

Barkley

Mayfield (I hope) 

Chubb 

Allen 

 

Bills reach for Rudolf at 12 and move as needed to get a great MLB

 

AZ takes Rosen in the bottom half 

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[Over 29 years of fanhood]

1 minute ago, Seanbillsfan2206 said:

??

 

This is what I think not what I’m asking for. 

 

Personally i take Rosen. 

[BuffaloBillyG]

Here's where I'm at right now.

 

1. Cle: Darnold- There are way too many good football minds in that room right now to screw this one up

 

2. Jets: Mayfield- I think the Jets pull a move to make sure they get their guy. Giants like picking up a free pick or 2 and still get Thier guy with zero risk.

 

3. Giants: Chubb- I think they improve their pass rush and get a value back later on.

 

4. Cle: James-another Could be Fitzpatrick or Barkley as well

 

5. BUFFALO: Josh Allen- Just thinking this is who they will take. Also, I always get the Bills pick wrong...so hopefully this means we don't take him. 

 

Past that (and assuming we have to give up both 1sts to outbid Arizona) I see us moving around quite a bit in the draft. I'll wager that we take 2 picks where we are currently scheduled and the rest we slide up and down the board.

 

My best guess is Rosen ends up in Arizona.

[FrankoElTanko]

56 minutes ago, Seanbillsfan2206 said:

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I hope it does not come down to a Rosen v. Allen pick... 

 

 

[Dr.Sack]

I think the Bills draft Lamar Jackson at 12. 

[Bakin]

I predict that one of the top 4 guys falls to us at 12. 

If we hold the line, we will get one of them. 

Baker or Rosen..Allen more likely. 

If not - we will draft Lamar or Rudolph. 

 

The rest of our draft can be

1b - Rashaan Evans, ILB, Alabama

2a - Sony Michel, RB, Georgia

2b - Brian O’Neill, OT, Pitt

3a - James Washington, WR, Oklahoma 

3b - Tim Settle, DT, Tech

4 - Deon Cain, WR, Clemson

5 - Jeff Holland, OLB, Auburn

6 - Perry Nickerson, CB, Tulane

 

[/dev/null]

ESPN cuts to commercial during the Bills selection

[nickrage]

15 minutes ago, /dev/null said:

ESPN cuts to commercial during the Bills selection

like they  always seem to do

[RFL]

11 hours ago, Tatonka68 said:

Trade with Broncos Trade 12+53+96 receive, 5+121

5. Josh Allen QB
22. Rashan Evans ILB
56. Frank Ragnow C
96. Anthony Miller WR
121. Kalen Ballage RB
149. Kevin Toliver II CB
166. Bredan Mahon G

187. Dorian ODaniel OLB

Elway would be run outta town.  Flip it around, would you be rabid if the Bills did that?

[mead107]

Riley Ferguson. 

[billsredneck1]

9 hours ago, Dr.Sack said:

I think the Bills draft Lamar Jackson at 12. 

14 minutes ago, mead107 said:

Riley Ferguson. 

riley,riley,riley.....i'm an animal!!! wish i could copy and paste.

[CommonCents]

No one holds their child up like he has just found Simba.

 

No one brings a framed portrait of their grandmother.  

 

Dallas fans will boooo Giants pick.

 

Rosen will be the last of the big 4 selected. 

 

Patriots will trade up if they have a shot at Allen. 

 

Bills get Allen at 5.

 

Sorry BB.

 

Patriots draft Luke Faulk 

 

[dave mcbride]

Prediction: 4 of the the top 5 picks are qbs.

[Bills4life1924]

Saquon Barkley falls out of the top 5.

[Dkollidas]

Mayfield goes 3, no matter who’s there. He’s the Jets guy. Darnold, Allen, Rosen, doesn’t matter, I think the Jets are enthralled with Baker. 

[frostbitmic]

1. Saquon Barkley goes #1 to Cleveland

2. Bills give up both 1sts, both 2nds and both 3rds to move up to #2 and take Josh Allen

3. Jets take Mayfield

4. Browns take Darnold

5. Broncos take Chubb

 

Rosen goes at #12 to the Giants

 

The patriot ass kissing will be the worst anybody has ever seen

 

After the Giants pick at #12 the lights go out in Jerryland for the night delaying the rest of the 1st round to Friday night

[Domdab99]

I can't believe people still want to trade up for Allen

[Heavy Kevi]

23 hours ago, Dr. Who said:

So happy if it works out that way.  I didn't think there was any chance for this.  Now I've got my hopes up so as a Bills' fan, I have premonitions of disappointment

 

For real.

 

Since in my opinion this represents best case scenario, I believe there is little to no chance it actually happens.

 

It's like when you think for a few minutes what you would do if you won the powerball. It's fun, but ultimately a figment of you're imagination

[PIZ]

23 hours ago, No Place To Hyde said:

Here's where I'm at right now.

 

1. Cle: Darnold- There are way too many good football minds in that room right now to screw this one up

 

2. Jets: Mayfield- I think the Jets pull a move to make sure they get their guy. Giants like picking up a free pick or 2 and still get Thier guy with zero risk.

 

3. Giants: Chubb- I think they improve their pass rush and get a value back later on.

 

4. Cle: James-another Could be Fitzpatrick or Barkley as well

 

5. BUFFALO: Josh Allen- Just thinking this is who they will take. Also, I always get the Bills pick wrong...so hopefully this means we don't take him. 

 

Past that (and assuming we have to give up both 1sts to outbid Arizona) I see us moving around quite a bit in the draft. I'll wager that we take 2 picks where we are currently scheduled and the rest we slide up and down the board.

 

My best guess is Rosen ends up in Arizona.

 

I could see Josh Allen getting to 5 and Elway take him.  His play reminds me of Elway.  As far as accuracy, look at Brett Favres college stats:

 

1897... 40.7.
1988... 55.8.
1989... 54.1.
1990... 54.5.

 

I'm warming up to the idea of Josh Allen.

 

 

[Mark92]

Honestly, I am starting to think we will end up trading somewhere between 4-10 for Rosen.   I think he's second on their board behind Darnold.  If Darnold is there they take him but more likely it's Rosen.   

[K-9]

23 hours ago, No Place To Hyde said:

Here's where I'm at right now.

 

1. Cle: Darnold- There are way too many good football minds in that room right now to screw this one up

 

2. Jets: Mayfield- I think the Jets pull a move to make sure they get their guy. Giants like picking up a free pick or 2 and still get Thier guy with zero risk.

 

3. Giants: Chubb- I think they improve their pass rush and get a value back later on.

 

4. Cle: James-another Could be Fitzpatrick or Barkley as well

 

5. BUFFALO: Josh Allen- Just thinking this is who they will take. Also, I always get the Bills pick wrong...so hopefully this means we don't take him. 

 

Past that (and assuming we have to give up both 1sts to outbid Arizona) I see us moving around quite a bit in the draft. I'll wager that we take 2 picks where we are currently scheduled and the rest we slide up and down the board.

 

My best guess is Rosen ends up in Arizona.

Can't see the Giants agreeing to deal with the Jets. Ever. I'd be shocked. 

[Solomon Grundy]

I predict that after the Bills select Lamar Jackson, they will select at least 2 players from LSU with some of their other picks.

[Mr. WEO]

Rosen at 9

[BuffaloBillyG]

32 minutes ago, K-9 said:

Can't see the Giants agreeing to deal with the Jets. Ever. I'd be shocked. 

They would if they thought they were getting a steal of a deal. And sliding one spot for an extra pick with no risk of losing their guy (assuming it's not a QB) is a steal. 

 

I don't really think Gettleman is the type of person that fears the NY Post Backpage.

[K-9]

15 minutes ago, No Place To Hyde said:

They would if they thought they were getting a steal of a deal. And sliding one spot for an extra pick with no risk of losing their guy (assuming it's not a QB) is a steal. 

 

I don't really think Gettleman is the type of person that fears the NY Post Backpage.

The NY Post Backpage is the least of it. There has always been a palpable friction between the two franchises since the Jets came into the AFL as the Titans in 1960. Rancor over players drafted by both leagues. Spite when Namath signed a record deal. It's an ingrained cultural disdain. 

 

But you're right, if the right deal could be made, perhaps bygones are bygones. I would just be shocked if that happened. Cold day in hell indeed. 

[Jay_Fixit]

I predict that no matter who the Bills pick, most posters will be upset with whoever it is or whatever it took to get him.

 

 

[BuffaloBillyG]

35 minutes ago, K-9 said:

The NY Post Backpage is the least of it. There has always been a palpable friction between the two franchises since the Jets came into the AFL as the Titans in 1960. Rancor over players drafted by both leagues. Spite when Namath signed a record deal. It's an ingrained cultural disdain. 

 

But you're right, if the right deal could be made, perhaps bygones are bygones. I would just be shocked if that happened. Cold day in hell indeed. 

The cold day has come and gone my friend. Or do we just ignore that the Jets and Giants combined to build a 1.6 billion dollar stadium a few years back? 

 

It was largely financial reasons, but it was within their best interests to make a deal and they did. I'd say the disdain is more ingrained in the mind of fans then the people that currently operate the teams nowadays. Jmo of course.

[K-9]

2 minutes ago, No Place To Hyde said:

The cold day has come and gone my friend. Or do we just ignore that the Jets and Giants combined to build a 1.6 billion dollar stadium a few years back? 

 

It was largely financial reasons, but it was within their best interests to make a deal and they did. I'd say the disdain is more ingrained in the mind of fans then the people that currently operate the teams nowadays. Jmo of course.

You may well be right. I'd still be shocked though. They are rivals in every sense of the word, the stadium cooperation not withstanding. 

[Domdab99]

2 hours ago, PIZ said:

 

I could see Josh Allen getting to 5 and Elway take him.  His play reminds me of Elway.  As far as accuracy, look at Brett Favres college stats:

 

1897... 40.7.
1988... 55.8.
1989... 54.1.
1990... 54.5.

 

I'm warming up to the idea of Josh Allen.

 

 

 

You do realize stats from 30 years ago do not really translate to the modern game, right? 

 

Oh wait, you don't. 

 

 

****

 

 

My prediction:

 

The Bills either stay put and nab a falling top 5 QB (NOT Allen) or maybe trade up a few spots for Rosen/Mayfield, for 12 and a second. If they stay put, even Jackson. 

 

Then surround him with talent with the other picks. I can even see them moving down from 22 and picking up another 2nd or even another late first. 

Edited April 21, 2018 by Domdab99

[buffalobloodfloridahome]

I predict 

1. Buffalo Picks - Josh Rosen

2. Browns Pick - Sam Darnold

3. Jets Pick- Mayfield

4. Giants Pick- Saquon Barkley

 

Three Way Trade With Bills, Browns and Giants everyone comes out with a top 4 pick Bills lose there two 1's and two 2's. But we get our Franchise Guy.

It is one of the Rumors!

[PIZ]

22 minutes ago, Domdab99 said:

 

You do realize stats from 30 years ago do not really translate to the modern game, right? 

 

Oh wait, you don't. 

 

 

****

 

 

My prediction:

 

The Bills either stay put and nab a falling top 5 QB (NOT Allen) or maybe trade up a few spots for Rosen/Mayfield, for 12 and a second. If they stay put, even Jackson. 

 

Then surround him with talent with the other picks. I can even see them moving down from 22 and picking up another 2nd or even another late first. 

 

Yes I realize that.  Just trying to convince myself Allen will be acceptable.  Don't feel like jumping off a bridge if it happens.