Inigo Montoya Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2019/insider/story/_/id/26322249/pro-day-takeaways-why-drew-lock-getting-top-10-nfl-draft-buzz "With Arizona interested in taking Murray at No. 1, a handful of teams will be interested in trading for Josh Rosen. Then it becomes Haskins versus Lock, and there are teams in the first round that prefer Lock over Haskins right now. The Missouri QB has met with or has plans to meet with all of the QB-needy franchises, and he has plans to have a second meeting and workout with the Dolphins. With his smaller 9-inch hands, ideally he ends up in a dome or a warmer-weather situation, but I haven't seen any issues with weather on tape. Lock marries confidence with the ability to relate with his teammates, and teams will like that. Murray has the natural instincts, and Haskins has incredible football intelligence, but teams will feel comfortable with who Lock is and his full résumé. Don't be surprised if you start hearing more top-10 buzz for Lock." Sounds like Lock tore it up at his pro day. A lot of scouts now thinking he is going to go in the top 10. Music to my ears. Edited March 23, 2019 by Inigo Montoya 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Would be amazing for us if he is top 10 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I think Miami shocks the world and trades up for a top QB.... They got Fitzy for insurance and mentorship, now time for the main course.... I'm thinking Haskins tho.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poleshifter Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 1 minute ago, #34fan said: I think Miami shocks the world and trades up for a top QB.... They got Fitzy for insurance and mentorship, now time for the main course.... I'm thinking Haskins tho.. Have you not heard of the tankng plan seemingly in place in Miami? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Poleshifter said: Have you not heard of the tankng plan seemingly in place in Miami? I have... Hence, "shocks the world". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Wagon Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 This screams Elway. Raiders take Haskins at 4 with the plan to keep Carr for a year (his dead money falls off a cliff next year, making it very easy for them to move on from him). Then Elways freaks and trades up to 5 in front of the Giants to get Lock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThurmasThoman Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 If there are QBs to be drafted, QBs will be drafted. Realistically in the top 10, Arizona, Oakland, Tampa, New York Giants, and Detroit could all pick a QB. If Denver or Miami want in on that action, they would have no reason to deal with Buff and get the 9th pick. If someone leapfrogs in, and takes that 3rd QB off the board, I wouldn't be surprised to see Beane make a deal with one of those listed teams who didn't land a QB to move up--if Buff has their eye on someone in particular. All I know for sure is that it's a lot more fun to already have a QB, because no matter what Buffalo does, it's going to be a guy that can come on the field and produce out the gates. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I really love being in an offseason where I give no ***** about the quarterback field.... 25 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceman_16 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Any top 10 QBs are music to my ears. I prefer someone trading up to get their guy with our pick :). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Absolutely wonderful news. Raises the chances of a trade down for Buffalo as well as pushing down another player who otherwise would not have dropped to the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherlock Holmes Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 23 minutes ago, JohnnyGold said: If there are QBs to be drafted, QBs will be drafted. Realistically in the top 10, Arizona, Oakland, Tampa, New York Giants, and Detroit could all pick a QB. If Denver or Miami want in on that action, they would have no reason to deal with Buff and get the 9th pick. If someone leapfrogs in, and takes that 3rd QB off the board, I wouldn't be surprised to see Beane make a deal with one of those listed teams who didn't land a QB to move up--if Buff has their eye on someone in particular. All I know for sure is that it's a lot more fun to already have a QB, because no matter what Buffalo does, it's going to be a guy that can come on the field and produce out the gates. Bosa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 (edited) 31 minutes ago, JohnnyGold said: If there are QBs to be drafted, QBs will be drafted. Realistically in the top 10, Arizona, Oakland, Tampa, New York Giants, and Detroit could all pick a QB. If Denver or Miami want in on that action, they would have no reason to deal with Buff and get the 9th pick. If someone leapfrogs in, and takes that 3rd QB off the board, I wouldn't be surprised to see Beane make a deal with one of those listed teams who didn't land a QB to move up--if Buff has their eye on someone in particular. All I know for sure is that it's a lot more fun to already have a QB, because no matter what Buffalo does, it's going to be a guy that can come on the field and produce out the gates. I could see someone trading with us to get ahead of Denver. I could also see Denver trading up one spot with us to prevent someone else from jumping ahead of them and stealing their guy. If / when Denver calls while we're on the clock, Beane needs to act like there are multiple teams on the line wanting to trade up into the #9 spot forcing Elway's hand. Flacco is clearly a place holder in Denver and Flacco's contract allows Elway to cut him at any point with no significant cap implications. Best case scenario for us is that Denver moves up one spot with us to ensure they get their guy giving us their 2nd or 3rd round pick in return and we still get the guy we wanted all along at #10. Edited March 23, 2019 by Inigo Montoya 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Well let’s just hope he doesn’t become NFL MVP by year 2 like Mahomes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 1 hour ago, #34fan said: I think Miami shocks the world and trades up for a top QB.... They got Fitzy for insurance and mentorship, now time for the main course.... I'm thinking Haskins tho.. I don’t think it’s ever shocking when a team w/o a QB trades up to draft one. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 The more the merrier, drop those elite prospects down to us. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Could push a guy like quinnen down to us if it falls right. Sign me up. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I think he is the top QB in this draft. With a good proday and his film. I think he is probably the only QB I take top 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyWhiteShows Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 So much for everyone here that said Lock would not be a Top 10 pick. I have said that 3 QB’s will be taken on/before the Bills pick at #9 and I stand by it. I also think there’s a great chance that one of those teams trades up a few spots to #9 to get their QB. Bills could be a great spot for teams who want a QB 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I always thought he would go top 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: I always thought he would go top 10 Same. He's my favorite quarterback in this draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayray808 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 screenshot this: If we trade 9 for a team that wants QB, we will end up with DK Metcalf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 If the player isn't a top 10 player based on their play they shouldn't be a top 10 players based on throwing routes against air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 9 minutes ago, matter2003 said: If the player isn't a top 10 player based on their play they shouldn't be a top 10 players based on throwing routes against air. Lock was much more productive against way better competition than Josh Allen was in college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIrvine Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I think Miami will wait for Tua. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 2 hours ago, BuffaloRebound said: Lock was much more productive against way better competition than Josh Allen was in college. What does that have to do with the statement I made? Either he was a top 10 pick before the pro day or he shouldnt be one after his pro day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 6 hours ago, Inigo Montoya said: I could see someone trading with us to get ahead of Denver. I could also see Denver trading up one spot with us to prevent someone else from jumping ahead of them and stealing their guy. If / when Denver calls while we're on the clock, Beane needs to act like there are multiple teams on the line wanting to trade up into the #9 spot forcing Elway's hand. Flacco is clearly a place holder in Denver and Flacco's contract allows Elway to cut him at any point with no significant cap implications. Best case scenario for us is that Denver moves up one spot with us to ensure they get their guy giving us their 2nd or 3rd round pick in return and we still get the guy we wanted all along at #10. They’re not giving up a second to move from 10 to 9. It only cost AZ a third last year to move from 15 to 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) 39 minutes ago, mannc said: They’re not giving up a second to move from 10 to 9. It only cost AZ a third last year to move from 15 to 10. You may be right mannc but I wouldn't rule out the possibility of a 2nd rounder. In 2017 the Chicago Bears gave up their 3rd and 4th round picks and their 2018 3rd rounder to move up one spot with San Francisco to draft Trubiski. If a team thinks their franchise QB is sitting there at 9, I would expect Beane to ask a hefty price to drop back. It will depend on how badly a team wants to move up and how shrewdly Beane negotiates. I have faith in Beane. He got the first pick of the 3rd round for Tyrod who he was going to release anyways. He got a 5th rounder for McCarron. I think Beane is a pretty savvy horse trader. In any event, it is going to be a fun draft to be a Bills fan. I expect Beane to be moving up and down the board throughout the entire draft as opportunities arise. The best part for me is that my son and I are going to be there for the draft next month. We are only two hours from Nashville. Should be a great time. Edited March 24, 2019 by Inigo Montoya 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddo Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 More QBs taken in the top ten, the better for us, if for no other fact than it drops quality down the board to us. While I understand the salivating over trading down with someone to get more high round picks, if 3 QBs do go in the top 10, we are going to have some serious options still available at the #9 pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 13 hours ago, Inigo Montoya said: http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2019/insider/story/_/id/26322249/pro-day-takeaways-why-drew-lock-getting-top-10-nfl-draft-buzz "With Arizona interested in taking Murray at No. 1, a handful of teams will be interested in trading for Josh Rosen. Then it becomes Haskins versus Lock, and there are teams in the first round that prefer Lock over Haskins right now. The Missouri QB has met with or has plans to meet with all of the QB-needy franchises, and he has plans to have a second meeting and workout with the Dolphins. With his smaller 9-inch hands, ideally he ends up in a dome or a warmer-weather situation, but I haven't seen any issues with weather on tape. Lock marries confidence with the ability to relate with his teammates, and teams will like that. Murray has the natural instincts, and Haskins has incredible football intelligence, but teams will feel comfortable with who Lock is and his full résumé. Don't be surprised if you start hearing more top-10 buzz for Lock." Sounds like Lock tore it up at his pro day. A lot of scouts now thinking he is going to go in the top 10. Music to my ears. 2 Great, I hope several teams fall in love with him, if nothing else, gives BIlls more good options at 9, or if someone behind us is willing to trade up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 10 hours ago, formerlyofCtown said: I think he is the top QB in this draft. With a good proday and his film. I think he is probably the only QB I take top 10. I can't say I've watched all these QBs but, Lock has been around a long time with a lot of starts. I saw him play 2-3 years ago and thought he had a successful NFL career ahead of him back then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Here’s to Murray, Haskins, Lock & Hock being gone before #9. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 The only thing I keep hearing about him is lack of zip on his passes, receivers waiting for the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 14 hours ago, Poleshifter said: Have you not heard of the tankng plan seemingly in place in Miami? ...it's been in place for 10 years...nothing new........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Virgil said: The only thing I keep hearing about him is lack of zip on his passes, receivers waiting for the ball. Every scouting report I’ve read says he has a huge arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Rico said: Here’s to Murray, Haskins, Lock & Hock being gone before #9. And Sweat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 He's going to get overdrafted just like Blaine Gabbert did. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 20 minutes ago, dave mcbride said: Every scouting report I’ve read says he has a huge arm. ??♂️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC in St. Louis Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 I've seen many of his games. When he's on, he's great. Throws line drives 50 yards downfield. But he has had awful games. They played Kentucky this fall, and lost on the last play of the game.....but the reason they lost, in my opinion, is that Mizzou did not get one first down in the second half. Zero first downs in the 2nd half. At home. Lousy. But he has a great arm. Hope this gets us into a better position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4BillsintheBurgh Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Waiting for the "take a qb every year until we're sure we have a franchise qb" crowd to recommend taking one of these guys... Maybe it's more of a gaggle and less of a crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 4 hours ago, Chicken Boo said: He's going to get overdrafted just like Blaine Gabbert did. You know, it's hard to admit, but I really liked Gabbert coming out. Great arm, super smart. I think he needed to sit on the bench. He wound up playing for like 7 different offensive coordinators in his first 8 years which is nuts. Talk about setting a guy up for failure. But the true is he was too raw and was not developed properly. His trajectory was similar to JP Losman imo. I like Lock, but people are going to need to be patient. Same with Haskins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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