The offseason has just begun (for most teams). Its still a little early to look at the upcoming draft (underclassmen don't even have to declare until Jan 15th), but nevertheless I gathered these from some Mock Draft sites round the Web. I thought it interesting that there doesn't seem to be any general consensus among them as to what the Bills' biggest need is...

Along the way I kept track of when it was foreseen that Mack would be drafted, and point out (in italics) anything else that I thought was interesting..

• 11) Buffalo Bills- OT Jason Smith

Jason Peters gave up more sacks than any starting tackle in the NFL in 2008. *(Is this true? Where can we find stats regarding this? Curious to get your thoughts on this one Ron...)

Mack at #26
http://www.kornheiserscartel.com/2009/01/10102.html

• 11) Buffalo Bills: Everette Brown, DE, Florida State

After such a hot start, who would have thought that the Bills would once again end up with the No. 11 pick? It's not a good time to be a Buffalo fan right now. *(well said, ugh) One of the team's huge weaknesses this year was its lacking pass rush. Buffalo finished with 24 sacks on the year, and no player had more than four. I know Aaron Schobel missed most of the year, but they had similar problems even when he was in the lineup. *(This should make the DE camp happy, and I wouldn't mind the pick at all... Think he needs to gain some weight though, and I just wonder about some of the  southern athletes playing in  an upstate NY winter...)

Mack at #30
http://www.walterfootball.com/draft2009.php

• Rd 1) BUFFALO BILLS: JERMAINE GRESHAM, TE, OKLAHOMA

  After getting off to a great start in 2008 the Bills regressed as the season wore on and a lot of the blame can be placed on their offenses inability to score points. With a young quarterback that is to be expected to a degree but they also need to add some more weapons and firepower. One area where they are in particular need of an upgrade is tight end and Jermaine Gresham is the best this class has to offer. A fantastic athlete with a great blend of size (6-6, 261) and speed, Gresham is like a wide receiver in a tight end's body and a real weapon in the passing game. He's not just a pass catcher though and he has some potential as a blocker as well. Just to give you an idea of what kind of threat Gresham is, he actually led the Sooners in touchdowns catches in 2008 and even broke one for 73 yards. You won't see many tight ends do that! Some might say the Bills prefer a tight end who is more of a blocker than a receiver, in which case Brandon Pettigrew might be a better fit, but I would argue they have that now with Robert Royal and it isn't working out very well. Buffalo could also use an upgrade at safety alongside Donte Whitner and don't rule out a defensive end either because Chris Kelsay & Ryan Denney aren't getting the job done. *(I would love to see Gresham in a Bills' uniform... but I think its a luxury they cant afford. Address the lines first!)

No Mack in 1st Rd.
http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-A.php

• 11) Buffalo Bills - C, Alex Mack, California    

Center, guard, plug him into the interior of your line and you will have a pro bowler for years to come. Mack (6' 4" 308 lbs) is one of the best centers to enter the draft in a number of years. *(No arguments here! Though I would still like to trade back and get him if at all possible...)

http://www.nfldraftdog.com/Mock_Drafts/2009_nfl_mock_draft.htm

• 11) Buffalo Bills: Rey Maualuga, ILB, USC

The Bills get a great LB here in the 2009 NFL Draft complementing their young LB Core. *(And move Poz to the outside I guess? Once again, unless we address the lines in FA, I think we have to go there first. There are good FA LB's available.)

Mack at #31
http://newnfldraft.com/archives/424

• 11) Buffalo Bills - Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest

Smith does not have prototype cornerback height. However, behind Jenkins he has emerged as the second-ranked corner prospect on many draft projection boards, and he has shown both great speed and (perhaps just as importantly) outstanding instinct at reading quarterbacks and blanketing receivers. Buffalo has not had a top-tier CB since losing Nate Clements to a free agency mega-payday with the 49ers in early 2007. *(Are you friggin' kidding me? People are still harping on the loss of Clements?! After Leo in Rd1 last year, it ain't happening...)

Mack at #32
http://www.draftking.com/nfl/2009/mockdraft.shtml

• 11) BUF: Everette Brown, DE, Florida State

Another year of seasoning should help Trent Edwards and the offense, so the Bills grab a pass rusher. Brown had at least three sacks in four of his last six regular-season games.

Rd 2) BUF: Juaquin Iglesias, WR, Oklahoma
James Hardy was selected last year to fill the gaping hole across from Lee Evans, but he suffered a serious knee injury. Iglesias had a monster year with the high-scoring Sooners. *(Wait... just how serious is Hardy's injury? Will he likely be back in time for training camp?)

Mack #34 (2nd pk, Rd2)
http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/2009/2009_nfl_mock_draft.cfm?writer=19

• Rd 1)Buffalo  B.J. Raji DT 6'1" 325 Boston College*(I'd be ok with this pick...)

Rd 2)Buffalo Trevor Canfield OG 6'5" 320 Cincinnati *(Why G? Not after extending Butler...)
Rd 3)Buffalo Joe Burnett CB 5'11" 183 UCF *(Certainly the Bills have bigger needs)
Rd 4)Buffalo Jorvorskie Lane FB 6'0" 268 Texas A&M
Rd 5)Buffalo Kory Sperry TE 6'5" 252 Colorado State
Rd 6)Buffalo Robert Brewster OT 6'4" 312 Ball State
Rd 7)Buffalo William Beatty OT 6'6" 310 Connecticut
*(Don't know much yet about some of these later prospects... anyone?)

Mack #24
http://www.nfldraftsite.com/

Well there you have it... Thoughts? Opinions? Thanks!