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updated mock draft (first 4 rounds) 3/11

OK, we have all heard the T.O. news and it definately has some repercussions on what OBD chooses to do in the draft this year.  Before the T.O. bombshell, I was all for taking either Michael Crabtree or Jeremy Maclin if they fell to us.  Neither seem appropriate now, but could be interesting trade bait especially if Michael Crabtree falls.  I believe that their are no two distinct options for the Bills with the #11 pick.  Either take Everette Brown or Brian Orakpo, or trade down.  I think Maybin is incredibly overhyped, and I don't believe he can come in right away and play DE.  Trading down could allow the Bills to get a guy like Brandon Pettigrew and a Tier 2 DE in the later first round.  I highly doubt the Bills reach for Brandon Pettigrew at #11 especially after his combine workout.  With all that said here are my picks.

 

Round #1 -  Everette BrownDE, FSU

If Brown is still on the board, I think the Bills would be crazy to pass up on him.  He is a great athlete with an arsenal of pass rushing moves.  Orakpo has been moving up boards mostly because he is a workout warrior, and I honestly believe Brown is the better player even though Orakpo will go higher.

 

Round #2 - Duke Robinson OG, OU

Touted as one of the better OG in recent memory.  This pick would fill a gaping hole at OG left by the release of Derrick Dockery.  He is massive lineman and is known for his great run blocking.  We all know the game of football is won at the line of scrimmage, and with these first two picks the Bills would bolster both sides of the line tremendously.


Round #3 Patrick Chung S, UO

One of the best safety prospects in this years draft.  Highly underrated ballhawk type safety.  He would allow whitner more freedom, and is a playmaker himself.  I saw him several times at Oregon, and he is a hard hitting S who's game should instantly translate to the NFL.  

 

Round #4 Travis Beckum TE, UW

I think the TE pool this year has a lot of Tier 2 type players.  Beckum is in the mix with these tight ends, with only Brandon Pettigrew being a Tier 1 TE.  I don't think its worth a 2nd or 3rd round pick on a TE that is arguably no better than a guy like Travis Beckum that you could get in this round.  Chung and Robinson could start from day one, and have greater positional scarcity than a deep TE pool this year.  I like that Beckum ran a good 40, has great size, and produced at a big time program that played against tough linebackers consistently. 

 

Anything after round 4 is pure speculation and incredibly hard to predict so I leave you with these first 4, and I hope to hear some response to it.  

This FanPost was written by a registered user of Buffalo Rumblings. Its views do not necessarily reflect the views of Rumblings' editorial staff, but are just as valued as our own.

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by norcaliangelsfan on Mar 11, 2009 2:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well it looks OK, but...

Are you really comfortable having Keith Ellison starting? I like Ellison but as a back-up.

And I don’t think Beckum gets out of the 3rd round. I love the kid. I’m considering taking him in the third in my next mock, if the Bills can fill some more important spots first.

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by MattRichWarren on Mar 11, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think the Bills will fill the SLB slot through free agency. I believe Cato June would be the best candidate for that position.

by LIBi on Mar 11, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about this at LB

Napolean Harris form Vikes to be our MLB and move Poz to SAM

Harris is big and can actually play well in zone coverage

by freddyjj on Mar 11, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I haven't seen it if he re-signed...

He’s still out there according to ESPN.

List of F/A LBs

It’s comprehensive. Make sure you look under “2009 team” before you get excited about a guy.

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by MattRichWarren on Mar 12, 2009 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No way

We can’t have Napoeon and TO in the same team. Ego overload.

by patamunzo on Mar 12, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like it...but i'm not sure about chung in the 3rd...i've seen mocks where he is a 2nd rounder, but might be there

I’m ok w/ ellison being the starter…i don’t like it, but i’m ok w/ it.. i’d rather have crowell back than sign june… i love your first two picks, and if the draft ends up this way i’ll be happy.. if chung is what you say he is

by Shovel51 on Mar 12, 2009 9:15 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love it

First two picks are great.

My avatar is everette brown, so everyone knows i love him.

If Duke Robinson is there in the 2nd round that would be GREAT for the Bills. Immediete starter. Looks great on tape.

I don’t know anything about chung so I won’t diss you on that one.

I don’t like Beckum too much as the 4th round pick. We already have two young tight ends and Beckum is not really a game breaker. I think a guy like Jared Cook or Shawn Nelson might be good 3rd or 4th round picks.

by buffaloboy90 on Mar 12, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cook won't be available then...

And Beckum is a gam-changer. Just wait until you ead my scouting report on him.

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by MattRichWarren on Mar 13, 2009 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I got this GUT feeling....................

that Everette Brown will be our #11 AND we will trade back into the first to get Pettigrew. That being said, I LOVE EB at #11. Brown has a complete arsenal of moves and he is AWESOME. I think Brown is the best pass rusher in the group – BY FAR.

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by Cutter3636 on Mar 13, 2009 2:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Did I mention his closing speed - guy is relentless

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by Cutter3636 on Mar 13, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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