Kid is raw, but has ability. Not sure how much he could contribute immediately though.

AND HE’S KARL MALONE’S ILLEGITIMATE SON!!!!

Bell is a developmental small school prospect who has the frame, initial quickness and agility to develop into a reliable backup or adequate starter at left tackle for a team that does a lot of zone blocking. However, he isn’t strong, big or explosive enough at this point to play a substantial role so he projects as a seventh round pick.

Strengths: Gets off the ball well and flashes the ability to get into position quickly. Shows good lateral mobility, can each defender lined up over outside shoulder and can seal the edge. Gets adequate hand placement, moves feet and can sustain blocks. Takes adequate not great angles to downfield blocks, can adjust to moving targets in space and can get into position at the second level. Shuffles feet well and can redirect in pass protection. Has the frame to add bulk, has steadily progressed and should only get better with added experience.

Weaknesses: Undersized, plays too high and can get knocked back at the point of contact. Doesn’t deliver a violent initial punch and hasn’t shown great upper body strength. Plays too high, hasn’t shown great lower body strength and isn’t going to drive defenders off the ball. Doesn’t sink hips enough and gives too much ground to bull rushers. Had never played football before 2005 fall camp, moved from defensive end to offensive tackle three weeks prior to the start of the 2006 season, played basketball at Northwestern State and is raw. Played at a small school and there is some concern about ability to adjust to the speed of the game at the NFL level.

Overall: Bell attended Northwestern State on a basketball scholarship, and had never so much as worn a helmet when he decided to try out for the football team in 2005. Playing defensive end in his first season (‘05), he logged 11 tackles, all in a single game. He was moved to left offensive tackle only weeks before the 2006 season opener, and went on to start 22 consecutive games over the next two seasons (‘06-07). He played three seasons for the Demons basketball squad (2004-05 through 2006-07). Bell is a developmental small school prospect who has the frame, initial quickness and agility to develop into a reliable backup or adequate starter at left tackle for a team that does a lot of zone blocking. However, he isn’t strong, big or explosive enough at this point to play a substantial role so he projects as a seventh round pick.

taking Hilee Taylor!

...take Adrian Arrington or DJ Hall please?

David Vobora
OLB (6’1”, 236, 4.629 fast!)

Was hoping if we went two OL he might be the other.

I’m happy!

Love this pick. Stevie Johnson is a really good WR with room to grow. This is potentially my favorite pick of the draft!

...I’ll take it. At least I was on par in the receiver department.

Since alot of people were reporting the Bills liked his game tapes.
Grade 44 by Scouts: Anyone see this kid play in person?

Strengths: Has good top-end speed, tracks the ball well and can stretch the field. Explodes off the ball and creates space underneath by driving corners back. Shows a strong grasp of spacing and runs defender into other receivers as well as other defenders. Shows adequate awareness and generally does a good job of adjusting route when sees blitz. Physical for size and has the frame to add more bulk. Isn’t afraid to go over the middle and flashes the ability to make tough catches in traffic. Times jumps well, comfortable extending arms above head and is capable of competing for most jump balls. Is a competitor and has a knack for making plays at critical points in games. Flashes the ability to make the first defender miss and can produce after the catch. Gets adequate hand placement, moves feet and flashes ability to sustain blocks. Isn’t afraid to throw body around and is an adequate cut blocker.

Weaknesses: While tough and plays with a mean streak lacks elite bulk and can get pushed around by bigger corners. Too mechanical at times, doesn’t explode out of cuts and is an inconsistent route runner at this point. Footwork is inconsistent, takes too long to change directions and slips a little too much. Appears to gear down rather than trying to catch the ball in-stride when running crossing routes over the middle and makes it difficult for the quarterback to lead him. Lacks elite sideline awareness and can drift out of bounds when tracking the ball downfield. Occasionally starts to turn upfield before securing the ball and drops some passes that should catch. Doesn’t always take sound angles to blocking assignments and has some problems getting into position as a result. Wasn’t the No. 1 option in Kentucky’s offense and has yet to prove can be a No. 1 receiver. Only played two years of high school football, didn’t line up at receiver until first year of junior college and is still a little raw.

Overall: Johnson attended Chabot College (a California community college) out of high school, amassing 105 receptions for 1,667 yards (15.9 average) and 18 touchdowns in two seasons (2004-’05). He transferred to Kentucky in 2006, appearing in 13 games (no starts) as a junior and grabbing 12 receptions for 159 yards (13.3 average) and a touchdown. In 13 games (and just four starts) in 2007, Johnson exploded for 60 catches, 1,041 yards (17.4 average) and 13 touchdowns. Johnson is a developmental prospect who needs to work on his route running and get a little stronger before pushing for significant playing time. However, there’s a lot to like about his top-end speed, initial quickness and competitiveness so he projects as a fifth round pick.

FB is the last need, right?

right….?

I bet its LB for the last spot, or maybe another lineman position whether or O or D.

I knew the front office had it in them!

They’ll probably sign Jamey Richard after the draft and bring him to camp. Should probably do the same for a QB – someone to groom to be Trent’s backup.

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Gotta be FB, G/C or maybe another LB.

I think we’ll bring those positions in after the draft too, along with another WR, a DT, a QB and some OL….......

Nice pick up. Keenan who?

I like Ellis
Fine is o.k., I would have prefered Barnidge or Kellen Davis, but I can live with Fine
The Bowan pick surprised me, but I think we all expected a LB at some point.
Omon was surprising as well, probably my least favorite pick.
Love both the 7th round guys.

Anyone know how fast Evans ran the 40 out of college? Just wondering.

it will be completely off the cuff. Xavier Lee, Kyle Wright, Ali Highsmith, or maybe T.C. Ostrander.

Zenon, Jonathan

Brandon Coutu, who has and I quote “Durability” issues as a PK, which always amuses me when I read that:
Strengths: Didn’t miss a field goal attempt inside 40 yards last year and is consistent form that range. Powerful and can connect on long-range field goal attempts. Gets good hang time and excellent distance on kickoffs. Handles pressure well and is poised. Punted at the high school level and is versatile.

Weaknesses: Accuracy from beyond 40 yards has been streaky at times. Durability is a big concern after missing considerable time with hamstring and quad injuries as a junior in 2006.

Overall: Coutu arrived at Georgia in 2003 and redshirted the year. In 2004, he appeared in 12 games, handling most of the team’s kickoff duties and going 2-for-3 on field goal attempts and 3-for-3 on extra points. He played in 13 games in 2005 and converted 23 of 29 field goals (with a long of 58 yards) and 45 of 45 extra points. He appeared in the first five games of 2006 before a right hamstring tear cost him the next seven games. He finished 10-for-11 on field goal tries and 17-for-17 on extra points. As a senior in 2007, Coutu appeared in all 13 games and went 18-for-23 on field goals and 49-for-49 on extra points. In his four-year career with the Bulldogs, he had 221 kickoffs for 13,411 yards (60.7 average) and 56 touchbacks (only one recorded after his hamstring tear). He missed the second half of last season’s Georgia Tech game because of an injury to the same right hamstring, but he returned for Georgia’s bowl game against Hawaii. He also suffered a quadriceps strain in 2006 but missed no games. Coutu missed substantial time with an injury in 2006 and he wasn’t as effective from longer ranges last year but he’s exhibited enough power, accuracy and confidence to develop into a reliable NFL kicker. Despite not being invited to the combine, we think he’s the most talented PK prospect in the 2008 class.

Only two PKs taken this whole draft.

How many Centers do the Colts need to draft? WOW

The Colts took their third center and took Richard…...

That really makes me angry, I wanted him for the Bills!!

Well Rumblers, this was a great weekend! It was fun blogging with all of you. There should be some big named LB’s and WR’s available in free agency. Hope the Bills move fast after the draft.

Stevie Johnson Kentucky WR!!! Looks like a good slot guy to sub rosco.

usually the Bills are pretty quick to sign some quality undrafted players. They are probably on the phone now…

Maybe they’ll address the FB/QB needs there, with a TE for the hell of it?

Johnson being one of them, Ellis, and Bowen.

Bowen I’m still on the fence a little bit, unless they feel he can replace Crowell in 2 seasons. And that has me wondering, what if the Hardy pick gets Lee to resign long term, Crowell refuses to do so, so we tab him the Franchise next season, and then have Bowen learn behind him for two seaspns before let Crowell go?

Is the search for Miss Irrelevant confined to a Curves gym?

i like Velsco© (obviously), Chase Ortiz (DE), or Adrius Bowman (WR)

He picked McKelvin as the rookie to make the biggest impact.

Didn’t he lie about being a pothead to a bunch of NFL coaches at the combine?

Leman or Henderson

If Hardy has resolved his issues do you really want him hanging around with a pothead who was dumb enough to look prospective employers in the eye and lie about being a pothead? It’s not like the NFL wasn’t going to find out….

I’d trade with the Rams for a Pizza and a six-pack

Danny Woodhead, RB, Chadron State is on the phone…

We’d get as much use out of that as the #251 pick

Youbuty must be the single most hated man in Buffalo per the coachs today. They have now drafted 3, 3, replacement players for his position. Are we just going to come out in Nickel each and every down? Going to put 11 DBs out on the field. I am….. baffled to say the least.

I am not thrilled with this draft. I like some of the players individually, but as a whole, I don’t like the strategy. Three CBs?! three of the first four picks on defense? Another RB? what value is that on a team with THREE good RBs? I don’t know, I’m not real happy with the way it went. They completely ignored O-Line, even though they admitted that o-lineman take the longest to develop.

jri111 is correct. I am asking myself the exact same questions… The way day 2 was unfolding from the start, I knew it would end as bad as it started…. Especially when day 1 started so optimistic…

Why pick another CB? This kid won’t make the team unless we cut AT LEAST 1 other CB.

Why not pick someone who would likely make the team at a position where we need more depth…..FB, OL, QB, LB, etc….

Wow again. We only needed 1 CB, IMO, NOT THREE!!!

Hardy, Ellis and Bowen were all useful picks.

McKelvin was a merger of Need and BPA at #11 in OBD’s mind is my guess.

Corner is a wash in my mind, we needed one more body, but it could have waited, and we had more pressing needs this could have been done in the 5th, or the 7th as we proved.

Fine was a waste of a good 4th round pick. We could have used Owen Scmitt, Dennis Dixon, Red Bryant, Jacob Tamme, the list goes on and on.

Omon, while a good RB, was not in a position where we needed to take yet another RB. We already have a full stable, and after the draft there would be plenty of UDFAs for that position to pick from. I am really really disappointed in this one as it smacks of a luxury pick, and unless this kids busts 16 wedgies open next fall on STs I consider it a waste. We could have used a G, T or DT here and gotten some good ones.

Bell and Johnson are steals I think in the 7th, those were both spot on picks to get guys with high upside needing a little bit of seeding time whether that be practice squad or a backup this year.

Cox was another wasted pick, I know some people will argue that we were filling in all of ST needs this year. Ok, I can give you that, but thats why you ALWAYS fill them from the UDFA ranks, They are like temp workers, use them up and toss them out with no remorse. I feel if you draft someone, there has to be a minimal chance they make the team for more than STs as there is a finite amount of draft spaces.

We are a lot further than 1 season away from being a Super Bowl contender. We are a season away from being a 500 team.