I would MUCH rather go and get a veteran QB should the need arise next off-season to move in a different direction from Trent Edwards.

I agree w/ this, BUT look @ the success the last 2 years w/ Flacco, Ryan, Sanchez and to a degree Stafford ( I know Stafford’s hurt, only one 1 game, but his numbers aren’t to shabby for a rookie QB). If the Bills get a high enough draft pick to be in contention for one of the above, they should hitch there wagon, b/c I believe Bradford and Clausen will be superstars on the next level.

Bradford has all the tools and is more sound, but if you look @ Clausen’s 3 years, he was next to nothing his Freshman Year, then slowly last year came into his own, now as a Junior, he is the best QB in the country right now. I believe he is the early Heisman favorite.

only one 1 game

I mean: only won 1 game.. sorry.

I would be happy if the Bills took any one of these seven QBs to create some healthy competition.

 First I want to make this 100% clear. IF the Bills go away from Trent next year, my first preference would be a proven veteran to take over for the foreseeable future. That means if a guy like Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Jay Cutler, or any other QB of that ilk somehow became available I would jump on them as fast as possible.
  Second I HATE the idea of throwing a rookie starter into the fire right from the get go. Yes I know that some can handle it. Most can’t however and I don’t think you can argue that you hurt a QB by making him sit for at least half a season. It may delay him a bit, but it doesn’t hurt him. Look at the pounding David Carr took early in his career, that couldn’t have been good for him. My ideal scenario would see the Bills drafting a rookie QB to be their future and signing a vet to tutor him. Just to use a name, lets say the Bills sign Kerry Collins, let him start at the beginning of the season, with the youngster getting into some games here and there. Then next year (2011) let the rookie take over the starting position.

we need a GM before even considering drafting a QB. I just can’t see the Russ Brandon led OBD making a wise pick. If a QB change is made, I’d rather see Trent remain to back up a veteran QB. Save the QB draft for 2011.

I couldn’t agree more with Sieric’s rant – some of these QBs can put up nice numbers in college or what not, but I don’t think any of them are 100% ready for a rookie year of the NFL. And if we could get a nice vet to hold down the fort while things get worked out, I would like that the best.
I have hope for our o-line, but this year is a good year to really figure out if there are some much needed holes to fix first – two things that help a rookie QB: good o-line and a good running game.

Sorry no link, but according to PFT there is a possibility that the Browns could trade either Quinn, or Anderson, what do you guys think of them, Anderson has the size and arm strength, I would mind seeing him in Buffalo, but is he an upgrade over Edwards?

JIMMY FREAKIN CLAUSEN!!!!

he started as a freshman, i know he had some trouble adjusting, but with the 2 backs we have you’d only need him to throw 20-25 times a game. hopefully hardy will develope into a #2 reciever. i’d be more for drafting a center/tackle in the 2nd and create some competion/depth on the line.

If you are picking early enough to get one of the ‘elite’ QB prospects [Bradford or Clausen] you probably will have a new coach and maybe a new GM too, and should probably know that Edwards is not the guy to move your team forward.
Relying on a veteran QB, that will be a big improvement over Edwards, to be available is a pretty hopeful [hopeless?] strategy.
We went through [are still going through] that same process in Detroit. In my opinion, Schwartz made the right call on starting Stafford from Day One. It is painful, but we are seeing progress.
I guess your organization has to decide whether they can get to the next level with a few tweaks or whether a total overhaul is necessary. Looking at the other teams in your division, two of them are making dramatic changes with ‘rookies’ at QB and NE has Brady. Is Trent Edwards the QB to keep the Bills up to those teams?

Some notes I sent to Brian yesterday. I didn’t get to scout in my usual manner (I usually try to compare notes from the last time I saw a player) because I was sick on Saturday, but here’s what I did see/note:

Notes from Penn State-Illinois.
-Darryl Clark looks like an NFL running back to me. His arm is good and
accuracy is OK but his decision making is still off. He’s not so tall that
he couldn’t play RB, a la Michael Robinson in San Francisco. Similar
thoughts for Juice Williams.

-The Penn State O-Line finally gelled and really started to blow Illinois
off the ball. The center, Wisnewski (61) was dominant. Future first
rounder in my mind. He’s not a typical small Penn State center, and can
handle wide bodies over him and also can reach the second level.

-Due to better line play, Royster looked really good. He reminds me a bit
of Fred Jackson in the manner which he runs and ability in the passing game.

-Jared Odrick still looks like a 3-4 end to me, but he’ll be a good 3-4 end.

-Arrelious Benn wasn’t as fast as I thought, and looks more like a taller RB
running through the secondary with how yoked up he is. I don’t think he’ll
run sub-4.4 at the combine, and he doesn’t look like he can consistently get
a step on the CB. Could be a good possession receiver. Low first rounder
to me.

-Penn State TE’s looked OK, may be later round considerations.

Notre Dame-Washington.
-Another great game for Clausen. Showing that he’s the best QB prospect in
the country every week. His assessment that I gave from last week still
stands. Top 3 pick. I disagree with the above listing and put Clausen ahead of Bradford. Bradford has Clausen on accuracy and potentially football IQ. Still, Clausen has shown that he is very accurate. Not concerned about his release point because of the velocity that he puts on the ball, and the fact that his throwing motion is very fluid and compact, and it doesn’t change from throw to throw. I see it as a non-issue entirely. Those questioning his release point should refer to Rivers, who has had no issues to this point. Brian is correct about scouts questioning his intelligence, as I noted last week, but I don’t see it as a concern because he’s putting the ball where it needs to go consistently, a sign of good film work. He’s a functionally smart QB in my mind. My breakdown of Clausen from last week (posted 1 OCT in last week’s College Scouting Report):

http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2009/10/1/1063408/rumblings-draft-scouting-college#22117402

-Jake Locker has been called the Tim Tebow of the West by some. While he’s
built like Tebow and has comparable running ability, it really not accurate
in terms of his passing ability. He throws a much better ball, his
mechanics are sound, and his accuracy is better. Where Tebow is a project
at this point with great tools, Locker is a sound prospect. Played great
and has lifted his team with his play. Could end up being a first round QB
with consistency.

-Golden Tate continues to play well, though I think his big plays won’t
translate quite as well to the NFL. He’s probably best as a slot
back/receiver.

-Eric Olsen continues to play well at center and could be a
3rd rounder.

-Sam Young played well after a couple really bad games.

Minnesota-Wisconsin.
-Greg Carimi is the real deal at offensive tackle. He’s playing LT for
Wisconsin but projects to RT. He stands up at the snap, and his feet aren’t
quick enough to play LT. But his power is almost overwhelming at times.
Plays with super heavy hands and his punch at the snap is devastating. His
feet are quick enough to play RT, and combined with his power, he could be a
Jon Jansen type of RT. Second round prospect.

-Weber and Decker continue to impress me. Weber has all the tools to
succeed. I think he needs to knock off a major team to really stand out.

-Decker is Jordy Nelson/Joe Jurivicous. Great player. Doesn’t have
over-the-top speed, but does everything else well including great hands and
a great feel for the game.

-I was really impressed with the Minnesota TE, Tow-Arnett. He’s thickly
built, has good-enough speed, and is a factor as a receiver. Could be a
nice middle round draft choice.

Tennessee-Auburn.
-Eric Berry played well, but he really could’ve showcased himself and
didn’t. His presence on the field did little to slow the Auburn attack. He
had some big hits, and admittedly, Auburn has a tough offense to contain.
Compared to Taylor Mays, who made big plays against California, Berry looked
somewhat ordinary. I think Berry and Taylor are still locked in as high
first rounders, but grading who’s best is still an incomplete at this point.

Rico McCoy looked really fast. He reminds me of Michael Boulware- an OLB
that’s really a big safety. Perfect for a Tampa 2- great instincts, covers
ground fast and plays the pass well.

-I didn’t notice anything from Dan Williams. I may have missed plays he
made, but I didn’t notice any either.

Wake Forest-NC State.
-Really only looked at Willie Young. Angular pass rusher, didn’t really
impress me, destined to be a 3-4 OLB. Couldn’t anchor or hold the edge, and
Wake Forest isn’t know to be a power team. But had a decent first step.
Similar to Manny Lawson in my mind.

Clemson-Maryland.
-Nothing really stood out to me about Maryland.

-CJ Spiller has a lot more power than people think. He’s every bit as
explosive as Jahvid Best, cuts faster in my mind, and picks up speed as
fast. And he plays with more power. Would be good for a team in a Chris
Johnson role, but Johnson’s got a step on Spiller in terms of explosiveness.

-Ricky Sapp looked really fast off the edge to me. I don’t know if that
translates to him playing end or OLB, but I think he fits somewhere. Great
first step.

-Thomas Austin didn’t really impress me. He’s at LG where he should be
blowing people off the ball, but he seemed lost half the time. I counted at
least five times where he hit no one the entire play.

Again, I was sick and had some issues concentrating at times, so if I missed something please let me know.

i’ve watched every notre dame game – as they are force fed to the midwest, and i cannot get my arms around the raging hormones for claussen. he’s decent, yeah. but he’s elevated to elite because his helmet is gold.
its really ridiculous the coverage and saliva that notre dame gets – the program has been less than average for over 10 years now. why? because rich alums pump obscene amounts of money into it. yawn. and that is supposed to make claussen a prime prospect?
notre dame has not put a decent qb in the NFL since joe montana. get over it.

Nevada’s Colin Kaepernick—rocket arm with some touch