Bills Select CB McKelvin in Round One of NFL Draft
With the eleventh overall selection in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills have selected Troy cornerback Leodis McKelvin. The small-school product with big-time potential was reportedly the top player on their board, and fills an immediate need at cornerback.
We can now report that McKelvin was the top player available on Buffalo's board, which was finalized this week. The team did consider other options at one point earlier this week, but ultimately, McKelvin was "their guy" all along. Had McKelvin been gone, the team would have targeted a trade down, with selecting WR Devin Thomas atop the priority list.
The McKelvin Skinny
McKelvin is widely regarded as the top cornerback available this year and comes from a Troy program that has produced such NFL stars as Cowboys OLB DeMarcus Ware. McKelvin is a pro-ready corner that is a solid tackler, has good size, outstanding leadership skills and instincts, and is also a dynamic punt returner.
The biggest knock on McKelvin, which is widely known, is his lack of outstanding ball skills. McKelvin himself acknowledged at the NFL Combine that becoming a better playmaker when the ball is in the air is something he needs to work on. By all accounts, he is a hard worker, a good character guy, and can be considered a very solid and safe (if unspectacular) selection here. I, personally, am comforted by the fact that the Bills got their guy. I have great faith in Buffalo's scouting department and front office, and if McKelvin is the guy, then I'm on board.
Please use this thread to leave your thoughts on McKelvin as well as another open thread for the rest of the first round. The Bills are expected to target offense with their next pick, whether it's wide receiver or tight end. Stay tuned to Buffalo Rumblings for further draft-day updates and live chats. Go Bills!
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Not my first choice of the way to go
But I can live with it.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Apr 26, 2008 4:20 PM EDT 0 recs
Very solid pick, although Id say we need to trade back into the first early second to snag
a WR and hopefully still have enough ammo to land a quality TE
The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ
by NYTXFAN on Apr 26, 2008 4:20 PM EDT 0 recs
This was a big need.
Needed CB depth and this meets it. Obviously going WR next.
by BeastMode on Apr 26, 2008 4:20 PM EDT 0 recs
Understated
The entire offense is going to wait….until the 2009 draft.
by Ron From NM on
Apr 26, 2008 4:22 PM EDT
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wasn't my first choice
But I’m very happy with it
by RabidBuffalo on Apr 26, 2008 4:20 PM EDT 0 recs
Gotta
Trade back up now… Looks like using the newer value chart so far today, could bode well for a trade
by Cinga on Apr 26, 2008 4:21 PM EDT 0 recs
Great. Just great
The Bills really needed another smurf who can’t cover Randy Moss….oh, and he gets about an interception per year.
by Ron From NM on Apr 26, 2008 4:21 PM EDT 0 recs
Its very very nice to know that Mcgee can focus soley on CB and not returns.
Im very happy with this pick
The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ
by NYTXFAN on Apr 26, 2008 4:21 PM EDT 0 recs
let hope there is a good one left when
we pick again if we don’t land a wr this year that can really help we’re screwed—-again
Bills Fan in PA
by BILLS on Apr 26, 2008 4:22 PM EDT 0 recs
While I preferred DRC...
McKelvin is very good, too. Instant starter? WR a must in the 2nd? Trade up? This blog is going crazy!!!
by Fort Worth on Apr 26, 2008 4:22 PM EDT 0 recs
Let's relax a bit.
Remember how Whitner was a major reach?
by BeastMode on Apr 26, 2008 4:22 PM EDT 0 recs
I'm not gaga over this.
Gonna be WR or TE next, right?
by krytime on Apr 26, 2008 4:22 PM EDT 0 recs
No guarantees WR will be the next pick
Having blown off WR, the Bills ought to at least get a starting caliber TE.
by Ron From NM on Apr 26, 2008 4:23 PM EDT 0 recs
Blown Off WR?
I don’t think they have blown off the position, there just wasn’t enough WR value at 11. There is plenty of solid players available there.
by BeastMode on
Apr 26, 2008 4:24 PM EDT
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Cover Moss?
Um, who can cover Moss right now? No one.
by BeastMode on Apr 26, 2008 4:23 PM EDT 0 recs
i like it
he returns and is a solid defensive player. i like that he fell to us, remember they thought he would go to ne or someone else, i like this pick
Bills make me wanna SHOUT!
by silverstreak3k on Apr 26, 2008 4:23 PM EDT 0 recs
As I said
before.. some will be happy today, and some pi55ed off… So far… I’m pi55ed
by Cinga on Apr 26, 2008 4:23 PM EDT 0 recs
5'10" guys certainly can't cover Moss
DBs under 6’ need not apply for that job…
by Ron From NM on Apr 26, 2008 4:24 PM EDT 0 recs
5'10 and 190
is not a smurf
Bills make me wanna SHOUT!
by silverstreak3k on Apr 26, 2008 4:24 PM EDT 0 recs
Yes, it is.
In a world of 6’6” WRs, 5’10” isn’t going to get the job done.
by Ron From NM on
Apr 26, 2008 4:25 PM EDT
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how many 6'6 wr
do we play again?
Bills make me wanna SHOUT!
by silverstreak3k on
Apr 26, 2008 4:27 PM EDT
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Look
everyone knew that the WRs this year were not worth a top 15 pick.
by Joe P. on Apr 26, 2008 4:24 PM EDT 0 recs
Exactley
they needed a CB. Might as well get the best one availble.
by RabidBuffalo on
Apr 26, 2008 4:25 PM EDT
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Maybe not
But Albert and Clady and Mendenhall were on the board. This lack-of-trade smacks of lack-of-balls.
by Ron From NM on
Apr 26, 2008 4:26 PM EDT
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No it doesn’t. All this week it’s been apparent that McKelvin was their guy. The got their guy. Had McKelvin been gone and they stayed to take Thomas, THEN you can make that argument.
by Brian Galliford on
Apr 26, 2008 4:35 PM EDT
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Can't believe they didn't trade down.
This draft is really moving fast..
by krytime on Apr 26, 2008 4:25 PM EDT 0 recs
Why trade down? We got a solid starter at CB and could still trade up to get someone of value
The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ
by NYTXFAN on
Apr 26, 2008 4:25 PM EDT
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This website/blog/thread
is going to explode!!! I can’t keep up!
by Fort Worth on Apr 26, 2008 4:26 PM EDT 0 recs
it unmarks all the yellow comments
The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ
by NYTXFAN on
Apr 26, 2008 4:27 PM EDT
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It takes you to the latest post and marks it as read.
Read…press z….repeat
by Joe P. on
Apr 26, 2008 4:27 PM EDT
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Taking corner is the best value
... he’s a great selection… am surprised that some of you are upset.
taking the best corners translates to the most wins behind K and RB… check out this research while we wait for the 2nd round.
by osmanBAE on Apr 26, 2008 4:26 PM EDT 0 recs
Does anyone feel like the Bills feel they can stay put and still get Malcolm Kelly who they have liked all along?
by Fucilli5 on Apr 26, 2008 4:27 PM EDT 0 recs
Not a chance?
Not only was he there—he’s still there 10 picks later. Leave the drafting to the experts.
by Metzelaars on
Apr 26, 2008 7:58 PM EDT
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Its possible
but Im thinking even thomas might be available.
The bloggerformelyknownasBigBaddBubbaJ
by NYTXFAN on
Apr 26, 2008 4:28 PM EDT
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Could be the plan
but apparently, there are questions about his knees
by Joe P. on
Apr 26, 2008 4:28 PM EDT
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Skill players going fast
Stewart at #13? Harvey at #8? There must not be much faith in OLs this year…
by Ron From NM on
Apr 26, 2008 4:29 PM EDT
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also notice
... taking the best WRs results in the least amount of wins statistically… also notice how taking expensive DTs have a negative correlation!
by osmanBAE on Apr 26, 2008 4:28 PM EDT 0 recs
WOW
first true shocker. Stewart? They needed some other stuff
by RabidBuffalo on Apr 26, 2008 4:28 PM EDT 0 recs
Mayo was the first
this is the second
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on
Apr 26, 2008 4:30 PM EDT
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Talk about a reach.
Jonathan Stewart, I have watched almost every game he has played. Very weak pick.
by BeastMode on Apr 26, 2008 4:28 PM EDT 0 recs
weird move by Carolina there taking stewart
I would have taken someone else there
Fear the mighty helmet wearing gopher, he is coming for your soul....
by WABillsfan on Apr 26, 2008 4:28 PM EDT 0 recs
alright second round....
Davis, Keller for TEs
Kelly, Hardy, Sweed, Nelson (assuming Thomas is gone)
start hoping wideouts fall. i really don’t want to trade back up. I want to keep the third.
John I.
by jri111 on Apr 26, 2008 4:29 PM EDT 0 recs
not a bad player
but doesn’t fill any needs of Carolina’s at this time, they really needed another WR or CB themselves
Fear the mighty helmet wearing gopher, he is coming for your soul....
by WABillsfan on Apr 26, 2008 4:30 PM EDT 0 recs
Mendenhall is a better back, shocked Stewart went before him.
by BeastMode on Apr 26, 2008 4:30 PM EDT 0 recs
Chicago and Detroit
are really excited right now
by RabidBuffalo on
Apr 26, 2008 4:31 PM EDT
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#25 with Seattle
Thats my guess.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on
Apr 26, 2008 4:30 PM EDT
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This blog is awesome!!!
You fellow bloggers are great!
by Fort Worth on
Apr 26, 2008 4:32 PM EDT
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Love you too buddy!!
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on
Apr 26, 2008 4:33 PM EDT
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No it isn't.
Buffalo can get one of their top TEs in the 2nd but likely not one of their top WRs. If the Bills don’t trade back into the end of the first they should just go TE and give the WR slot a lick and a promise.
by Ron From NM on
Apr 26, 2008 4:33 PM EDT
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TEs
If the Bills stay put in the 2nd they will get to choose between the 3rd or so TE off the board and 3rd or 4th WR….not exactly top or best.
by Ron From NM on
Apr 26, 2008 4:37 PM EDT
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Trading back up
If one of the big WRs is on the board in the mid 20s Buffalo could offer a 2nd this year and next to move up. I don’t know that anyone would take it…
by Ron From NM on Apr 26, 2008 4:31 PM EDT 0 recs
Whomever is left
That’s the position the Bills are in with WRs…they don’t have anywhere near as many options as they did if they traded down.
by Ron From NM on
Apr 26, 2008 4:34 PM EDT
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anyone have his vertical?
??
Never forget 56-10. Revenge.
by SuperFan82 on Apr 26, 2008 4:31 PM EDT 0 recs
Maybe Chicago
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on
Apr 26, 2008 4:32 PM EDT
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hey should go O-Line
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on
Apr 26, 2008 4:34 PM EDT
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MEdenhall to Chicago is my guess
Fear the mighty helmet wearing gopher, he is coming for your soul....
by WABillsfan on Apr 26, 2008 4:33 PM EDT 0 recs
McKelvin
It fits with the Bills present mood. Avoid developmental players. I’m not ecstatic either, but he is the most NFL ready. His KR capability is a big plus. I’m surprised he fell to 11. The non-intercepts is the biggest bothersome to me. They got their man! Now we have a very good secondary.
by keuka121 on Apr 26, 2008 4:34 PM EDT 0 recs
Few pass break ups either
McKelvin just didn’t produce on defense. As for KRs, we have a couple of good ones already.
by Ron From NM on
Apr 26, 2008 4:35 PM EDT
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If Buffalo can harness his aggressiveness and turn it into more heady plays, he could be an outstanding playmaker. He just had free license in college and got a little over-anxious at times.
by Brian Galliford on
Apr 26, 2008 4:36 PM EDT
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If his ball skills can be improved
McKelvin could become elite
by Fort Worth on
Apr 26, 2008 4:40 PM EDT
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I was
against this pick, before I was for it… Just remembered, McKelvin did shut down Calvin Johnson during a college game…
by Cinga on
Apr 26, 2008 4:36 PM EDT
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Bowman
He did a real nice job on Bowman in the Oklahoma State game too. Bowman got his catches but everything was underneath and in.
by Metzelaars on
Apr 26, 2008 8:18 PM EDT
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Chad Henne
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on Apr 26, 2008 4:35 PM EDT 0 recs
That would be a interesting pick
would they get rid of Rexy?
by Joe P. on
Apr 26, 2008 4:36 PM EDT
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Wouldn't you?
The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.
by sireric on
Apr 26, 2008 4:37 PM EDT
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