Orton's Arm Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 First day picks were goof. Got the best corner and a great second receiver (in the mold of Burress) to compliment Evans. I'm still very disappointed they didn't draft up to secure Fred Davis or Bennett from Texas A&M, true receiving tight ends. Second day drafting is a complete disaster. All they got are either special teams players or cuts. Every year they draft players in the later rounds to fill backup spots or special teams. They should be drafting players that aleast have a chance to start. esp. in rounds 3 and 4. It's the same old story every year. Why another small cornerback in the 4th? Why another hardworking blocking tightend with limited receiving skills? Don't the Bills have enough of both types of players? And then a project running back? Look what the Patriots do? They get another 2nd round pick next year, secure a top rated passer in the 3rd round and draft solid defensive players. This is why the Bills will never be able to compete! Chris Ellis (the Bills' third round pick) has the potential to make a significant contribution to the defense. Taking him was a calculated risk; but if it pays off, he should noticeably strengthen the Bills' pass rush. The Corner pick puzzles me: the Bills would have had a strong set of dime CBs even without him: McKelvin, McGee, Greer, and James. James is 6'0", 200 pounds, and is in his 8th year in the league--maybe they're thinking of moving him to safety; with Corner becoming the dime back. Whatever their plans might be, the Corner pick looks like it was intended for depth. Typically, picks in the 4th - 7th rounds contribute very little to a team's roster, and leave/are released after a few years (if that). The Bills have lost significant special teams talent. They probably decided it made more sense to try and succeed at restocking the special teams players with the rounds 4 - 7 picks, as opposed to trying and failing to find starter-quality players. Besides that, there seem to have been a few attempts to find "sleeper" picks in the later rounds, such as WR Steve Johnson (7th round). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Look what the Patriots do? They get another 2nd round pick next year, secure a top rated passer in the 3rd round and draft solid defensive players. This is why the Bills will never be able to compete! OH sh--!! NOT A TOP RATED PASSER FOR THE PATRIOTS. Fear the Vaunted Double QB Offense!@!@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ektin Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 If you are looking for starters after the 4th round, that usually means you have a terrible team. Sure there are a few exceptions but for the most part they are just someone for the starters to hit during training camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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