Tipster19 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 When you think about it, Buffalo's 1st pick is in the 2nd rd (#55). It would not surprise me to see Donahoe work his way into this year's 1st rd. Purely speculating, here's a couple scenarios or partners who could be willing. San Diego-has 2 first rders. #12 and #28 overall. This is a team that really turned the corner last year as you all know. Possible scenario could be a combination of current/future draft pick(s) and a young prospect. They would be looking to upgrade their secondary. We do have up and coming talent at our CB position. With anticipating Buffalo having a successful season, it stands to reason that our 1st rd pick in the 2006 draft would be in the later half of the 1st rd. San Diego may be willing to part with the 28th pick overall for any or all of the above compensation. Keep in mind that next year we could have the opportunity to trade a franchised player to recoup our 1 rder back if we were to include that in a package to San Diego. Bottom line is a pyramid type strategy. It could also help balance our salary cap situation based on the player(s) and principle(s) involved. The Chester Taylor sweepstakes-Cleveland just signed him to an offer sheet. He's a RFA and the compensation would be a 6th rd pick. The Browns are willing to pay him $3 million to compete with Lee Suggs. This suggests much more than a mild interest. The ball is now in Baltimore's court. This would offer 2 possible opportunities for the Bills. 1) If Baltimore were unwilling to match the offer, than how stable would their RB position be? Jamal, he's great but he's getting out of jail. If you noticed him last year, he wasn't right. In a COUPLE of prime time games last year he would come out of the game after just a few runs, and I'm telling you, this guy was huffing and puffing like he had emphysema! As far as I know this leaves them with Musa Smith. The Ravens pick #22. Could Travis Henry have value to them? That would be his type of offense, straight ahead between the tackles downhill running. Surely I'm not suggesting that they would trade their 1st rder for him but couple him with current and/or future draft pick(s) in addition. 2) Cleveland picks #3 overall. The compensation for that would be too absorbent, but they do have the second pick in the 2nd rd (#34 overall). Obviously they want Taylor or they wouldn't have signed him, so Henry could still apply. Once again couple him with a package of current and/or future draft pick(s). These scenarios could be way off base but I do see Donahoe possibly working his way up the ladder into this year's 1st rd or a very early 2nd. Thoughts, comments (egad!) or opinions (even worse)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 The question is why would you want to? Which player in this very average draft is worth moving up for? I certainly understand teams wanting to get out of this seasons first round, but there aren't many compelling reasons to want to get into it. I seriously doubt Romeo Crennel has any interest in Travis Henry. I'd venture to guess Billick would have even less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthTownBills51 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Its definetly a remote possibility..but with TD and his mindset on draft day..who know's he gives us little to NO leeway whatsover soo its hard to speculate on what he's going to do.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Probably not, unless we cough up the 1st round pick in 06. I would be hesitant to do this, because it might be a high one.....we dont know. Maybe we can trade Travis to a team that would let us move up 5 or so spots in round 2 if there is a player that TD likes, this if any team would go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Chief Navy Pride Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 At this point I don't think we can trade TH for a 6 pack of Bodeans Twisted Tea much less a draft pick. This draft is too shallow and there is no need to give stuff away to get a 1st round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 My guess is this...if David Baas is still around by the 2nd round, you'll have TD making some calls to try to move up to get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipster19 Posted March 17, 2005 Author Share Posted March 17, 2005 I would just like to think that there should be SOME sense of urgency for TD to at least make the post season. The time is NOW. This team does have a nice blend of veterans and youth, but make no mistake about it, we are still lacking in a few spots. All the scenarios mentioned were in the late 1st rd or early 2nd. Granted, I'm bored and I don't really know that much about contracts and such, but I do realize this; a) 1st selection at #55 doesn't appear to be a need filler for the upcoming season. b) Late 1st rd/early 2nd may not be too costly. c) Has to be a player(s) that we really want/need for TD to do this. d) Based on past drafts/performances, this is something quite realistic to fanthom Donahoe doing something of this nature. e) Ralph Wilson didn't pay all this money and NOT make the post season again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brihs2005 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 At this point I don't think we can trade TH for a 6 pack of Bodeans Twisted Tea much less a draft pick. This draft is too shallow and there is no need to give stuff away to get a 1st round pick. 277624[/snapback] WHAT!?!?!?!?!? Travis on the trade block for a 6 pack of Twisted Tea!! Deal!!! Make sure its packaged safelt in a foam cooler and that it arrives chilled so i can drink it out of the package. Otherwise - no deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblehead Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 My guess is this...if David Baas is still around by the 2nd round, you'll have TD making some calls to try to move up to get him. 277675[/snapback] Well, it's going to be OL, for sure, TD has all but said it flat out..." we see some exiting possiblilities in the draft", or something like that. IMO, Buffalo neither sees anyone worth 1st round money in the first round, nor is willing to make room financially for anyone in the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsNYC Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 Only way I could see this happening is if McNally says: "Look Tom, I want to draft this kid, he's going to be the staple on this line for the next 10 years. We need to get up into the end of the first round to get him, make it happen" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 i dont really see us moving up for anyone other than Baas. If Kelsay hadnt stepped up I envisioned maybe Pollack, but he did and now we're left with getting OL a 3 WR and maybe a TE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 The question is why would you want to? Which player in this very average draft is worth moving up for? I certainly understand teams wanting to get out of this seasons first round, but there aren't many compelling reasons to want to get into it. I seriously doubt Romeo Crennel has any interest in Travis Henry. I'd venture to guess Billick would have even less. 277613[/snapback] I agree. The only players I'd be interested in moving up to try to draft would be Elton Brown or David Baas. Considering where we are, I just feel it would cost too much to move up high enough to get them. Better to just stand pat and try to get the best player we can. In our mock draft, we wound up with the best center in the draft by staying at that pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 I agree. The only players I'd be interested in moving up to try to draft would be Elton Brown or David Baas. Considering where we are, I just feel it would cost too much to move up high enough to get them. Better to just stand pat and try to get the best player we can. In our mock draft, we wound up with the best center in the draft by staying at that pick 277999[/snapback] I'd love to see Spencer fall to the Bills in the 2nd round. Is it wishful thinking? I've seen in a couple of places where he is slotted for late first round/early second round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 I agree. The only players I'd be interested in moving up to try to draft would be Elton Brown or David Baas. Considering where we are, I just feel it would cost too much to move up high enough to get them. Better to just stand pat and try to get the best player we can. In our mock draft, we wound up with the best center in the draft by staying at that pick 277999[/snapback] From everything I'm reading, the OG and Center position has good depth this year. Why reach ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 From everything I'm reading, the OG and Center position has good depth this year. Why reach ? 278017[/snapback] Brown and Baas would be ideal, but, as I mentioned, it wouldn't be worth what we'd lose in moving up. There's good depth at guard and center, but those two are a cut above the others. But, I say again, it's not worth what we'd lose in moving up to get either of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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