JPicc2114 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Eben Britton at #28 ? What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Eben Britton at #28 ? What do you guys think? Britton is more likely to be an RT than an LT in the pros. Very tough, but not all that athletic. Has trouble handling stunts and speed rushes. Not what you like to hear about your LT. Somewhat the same guy as Langston Walker, in other words, but Walker may be even tougher. We need an LT, though, not an RT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Destroyers! Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 We need an LT, though, not an RT. No matter who we get in the draft, they will NOT be starting at LT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeAreMarshawn23 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I'd be down cause I think Langston will def be the starting LT. Britton and Butler are similar players, both nasty and somewhat dirty. And that's exactly the type of lineman this team needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kettle Creek Football Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Eben Britton at #28 ? What do you guys think? Who? I think they'll go OL at 11 & front 7 at 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I think one of the top three OT's will be available at 11 and we will go for a Smith or a Monroe. Although i'm a huge Ayers fan, I think we need a starting tackle more than anything else, and any one of the top three will be the wisest pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeJuiceSimpson Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Drafting a LT in the first seems like a bad move. He porbably won't start right away and when he does he will be compared constantly to Peters. That can get to a kid. Plug Walker in this year, let Bell develop and see where we stand. This way we can focus on the DE talent that will be there at 11 and one of the top teir linebackers at 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Britton is more likely to be an RT than an LT in the pros. and Peters was a TE who no one knew what to do with... (but i do understand the point you are making, im just saying) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Nah. Britton is built more like a LT, but doesn't have the quickness needed to handle rushers off that edge. He's also not a very powerful drive blocker, so you'd have to have a TE or RB help out on his side if you put him @ RT. I like William Beatty more as a LT prospect, and he could be available when the Bills' 2nd round pick is up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInSouthBuffalo Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I wouldn't force a tackle into the first round if the talent isn't good enough. I'd take one of the centers (who also play guard) either Alex Mack or Eric Wood. That's like two positions for the price of one and you beat the Steelers to the punch who will probably select one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I dont want to go OT at all in the first....but if you are going to take one take one with at least a chance of being a LT....... It is my hope that D. Bell comes out this year and really makes the most of his opportunity......they keep Langston at RT where he belongs......and have a certain stud TE from the draft helping to chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MavBavButav Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 maybe we should draft a big, athletic TE and groom him to play LT.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonidas Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Nah. Britton is built more like a LT, but doesn't have the quickness needed to handle rushers off that edge. He's also not a very powerful drive blocker, so you'd have to have a TE or RB help out on his side if you put him @ RT. I like William Beatty more as a LT prospect, and he could be available when the Bills' 2nd round pick is up. Doesn't he have T-Rex arms?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinky finger Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 My crystal ball has us addressing the DL with our 11th pick, aiming for Pettigrew with our next selection (probably needing to move up) and going OL in the 2nd round. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 It could happen, but more and more it seems like he'll be gone at that point, possibly to Minnesota at 22. Regarding Britton, he's good enough in pass protection that he could play left tackle. He's actually a better fit there early on because he's not really a strong drive blocker, which most teams prefer on the right side. Of course, this is just my opinion, so take that for what it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasper13 Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I think the Bills should go with Pettigrew at #11 unless they feel they can get him if they trade down, an OLB at #28 and then go with an OT. Whomever they draft as far as OL go, regardless of where they are drafted, they will not start this year. Bigger needs are TE and OLB. Looks like the Bills are stockpiling picks and they are not done yet. With a ton of picks, they can take some chances and a project type LT will be around later in the draft. My feeling is they will draft two or three tackles over the 7 rounds, Heck, Peters was undrafted so you never know who will turn out or be a bust, address your major needs first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 If we were to consider going LT in the first round, then I'd try to roll the dice and see if he would be available at #28. I believe he can get the job done at LT, and some team I believe will be very happy that they drafted him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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