2009 NFL Draft at Rumblings: Pre-Draft Open Thread

by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 12:00 PM EDT in 2009 NFL Draft

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Welcome to Buffalo Rumblings' coverage of the 2009 NFL Draft!

Happy Draft Day, Rumblers! We are now four short hours away from the first pick being made in the 2009 NFL Draft. On perhaps the best NFL weekend of the year outside of the Super Bowl and opening weekend, we appreciate you stopping by Buffalo Rumblings for all of your Buffalo Bills news and analysis in regards to this weekend's festivities.

This is an open thread. We've had a lot of newcomers over the past two weeks (welcome!), so for anyone unaware, an "open thread" is essentially a live chat where all topics are covered. We've got four hours to kill in this one until the draft starts, and these things lag after a while, so please avoid putting images into the comments section for today. Otherwise, keep it civil, don't break the rules, and have at it.

The 'z' key is your friend. Put your mouse down, friends. If you're logged into your SB Nation account and in the comments section, simply press 'Z' on your keyboard to find new comments. If there's one you want to reply to, press 'R'. These tech features will save your wrists from carpal tunnel for at least another day or two, so put 'em to use.

What to expect coverage-wise. First thing's first - if you're looking for some reading material to kill these four hours, check out our Archives - we've been studying for this draft for four months now. You may or may not find some quality entertainment there to pass the time.

In terms of this weekend, this open thread kicks off the festivities. We will create new open threads as necessary, and we will have instant new threads each time the Bills make a selection (or a trade, or anything else newsworthy). Each thread will act as a pseudo-open thread, so expect the next two days to be the equivalent of one long live chat. Bring snacks, and Google some sort of finger-stretching exercise.

Again, we thank you for choosing Buffalo Rumblings as your one-stop-shop for Buffalo Bills news and live-blogging on NFL Draft weekend. This should be a good one, folks!

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First!

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 12:00 PM EDT reply actions

Over/under on the time this one starts to lag and we’ll need another? I say 2:48

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Apr 25, 2009 12:04 PM EDT reply actions

I think it will be later.

Not too many people on here yet…

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 12:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Couple more reminders:

Don’t forget about the Big Board when Brian thinks the value would equal the selection for the Bills only.

Take a look at the Rumblings Scouting Reports to refresh your memories.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 12:08 PM EDT reply actions

And

Don’t forget to sign up on our League on NFL Predict the Pick.

by hightower_mc on Apr 25, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for the shout out...

only 12 people as of noon today. Let’s double it by 3PM when it closes. I’ll give you some insider info on the first one… Matthew Stafford will go to the Lions. :-)

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Gonna whip your fanny boy

I’m in it now, and like the BR3 fantasy league, people are going down!

If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.

by WABillsfan on Apr 25, 2009 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions

i’m so incredibly excited for this year’s draft. i’ve got about eight pages open between this one, several of NFL.com’s draft tracker pages, and a live feed through my online cable subscription.

45 days ago, when i showed up for the first time, it seemed like this day would never come =)

by the_prophet on Apr 25, 2009 12:17 PM EDT reply actions

forgot to ask

since this is my first draft that i’ll actually watch, i’ve got a question.

around what time will the bills probably pick #11? i realize that everyone knows who the first overall pick will be, but how long do picks usually take?

by the_prophet on Apr 25, 2009 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions

The latest it will be is sometime around 6:00.

It could be as early as 5. The first round picks are only 10 minute intervals so I would imagine sometime between 5:20 and 5:50.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I can't handle this buildup.

I’m playing Madden. Do a franchise and see who I can get.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 12:18 PM EDT reply actions

I am going to make my apartment as dark as possible, crank some White Zombie and play some Doom 3. It will clear my mind.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions

creepy.

pants off yet?

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions

hahahahahahahahahaha

by kaisertown on Apr 25, 2009 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for the reminder.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Doom 3. Awesome. Never forget when the original Doom came out. A paradigm shift. Loved it. Still have the disc.

everything goes better with a BIG MACK

by Enigma3 on Apr 25, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow...

2 games in…. Trent Edwards with a career-ending injury. Ruptured Disk. And he was only in cause Losman was injured. Brian Moorman had to take some snaps at QB. This sucks.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions

The most depressing thing about that MRW is that could have happened last year

Ugh….

If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.

by WABillsfan on Apr 25, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions

ESPN ticker:

“Russ Brandon says Bills will not package their two first rounders to move up in the draft.”

How could they? They have too many needs.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 12:19 PM EDT reply actions

yeah, that wouldn’t make much sense. there wouldn’t be THAT big of a difference between #11 and a single-digit pick in terms of performance.

by the_prophet on Apr 25, 2009 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions

also

ESPN guy at OBD this morning said Brandon doesn’t think they’ll trade down either….they’ll stay at #11 for whatever that’s worth

MARVelous - "I went from America's team to North America's Team" Terrell Owens

by MARVelous on Apr 25, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions

The ESPN guys at OBD is Tim Graham.

I respectfully disagree with him, unless Curry or Andre Smith slip.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions

no

it wasn’t Graham some other guy on Sportscenter this morning

MARVelous - "I went from America's team to North America's Team" Terrell Owens

by MARVelous on Apr 25, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions

OK.

I know Graham is at OBD. He said so on his blog yesterday. They may have someone else there but I don’t know who.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, it was some guy I’ve never seen before. You figure with two picks in the first round we could get a name.

by kaisertown on Apr 25, 2009 12:41 PM EDT up reply actions

That's why Graham is there.

The two first rounders.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions

its

a guy that does some first take morning show stuff…..light brown skin, jerry curl

MARVelous - "I went from America's team to North America's Team" Terrell Owens

by MARVelous on Apr 25, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Hmm.

I don’t know. Is it Andre Reed? :-) He contributed to that show for a while.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I actually TRUST Tim, not the other a#$ Clowns over at ESPN

If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.

by WABillsfan on Apr 25, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow, ESPN came up with that newsflash? Shocker.

by kaisertown on Apr 25, 2009 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions

i

think the Bills are staying flat….they’ll pick “their” guy and hope to land Matthews or Pettigrew in early 20’s

MARVelous - "I went from America's team to North America's Team" Terrell Owens

by MARVelous on Apr 25, 2009 12:33 PM EDT reply actions

i agree with this. i’d be surprised if they moved anywhere. they expended all their adventurous-ness this offseason signing TO and shipping Peters out.

by the_prophet on Apr 25, 2009 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions

My gut it that they will trade up from 28.

to get Matthews or Pettigrew.

They will get two of their top targets today.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 12:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Two trades

Buffalo can trade down from #11 and use some of the ammo from that trade to move up from #28…and get 2 of their guys.

by Ron From NM on Apr 25, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree.

Someone will want that number 11 spot. New Orleans or Houston. Maybe Washington. We can move down a few spots and still get whoever we are targeting.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep...see below

And then move up from 28

by Ron From NM on Apr 25, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Its all dependent on two guys

Dirty Sanchez and Andre Smith

Where those two guys go in this draft creates the rest of the action. IF Sanchez goes to the Seahawks, we could see a fight erupt in the later portion of the 1st ten picks for teams looking to tab Freeman, which could cause Smith to fall towards us….

If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.

by WABillsfan on Apr 25, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions

the could

but i don’t see it….that’s too much action and too much of a gamble

MARVelous - "I went from America's team to North America's Team" Terrell Owens

by MARVelous on Apr 25, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions

If that’s the case then we’re going for Matthews and Pettigrew.

everything goes better with a BIG MACK

by Enigma3 on Apr 25, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Tyson Jackson reportedly going #3

Let’s see:

1. Stafford-Lions
2. J Smith or Monroe or Sanchez-someone
3. Jackson-Chiefs
4. J Smith or Monroe or Sanchez-Seahawks
5. any ideas?-Browns
6. A Smith or Monroe or J Smith-Bengals
7. Heyward-Bey or Crabtree-Raiders
8. J Smith or Monroe or A Smith or Sanchez or Crabtree-someone
9. Raji-Packers
10. Oher-49ers
11. boatload of options-Buffalo

6 out of these 7 should be on the board: Brown, Orakpo, Ayers, Curry, Pettigrew, Matthews, Cushing

by Ron From NM on Apr 25, 2009 12:45 PM EDT reply actions

Browns will go with a defender...

Orakpo or something.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions

good guess

by Ron From NM on Apr 25, 2009 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions

They could always go Raji too.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Raji and Stroud in the middle would make a fierce combination

by kilowatt44 on Apr 25, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I meant the Browns...

not us.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Hmmm, I don't know, they make take Crabtree IF they can move Edwards

If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.

by WABillsfan on Apr 25, 2009 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions

if that’s true would u want Curry?

by chaucer on Apr 25, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Haven't heard from Geronimo yet today.

I wonder what he has to say.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 12:51 PM EDT reply actions

yeah GERONIMO

where you at? Come on….give us some juicy nuggets!

MARVelous - "I went from America's team to North America's Team" Terrell Owens

by MARVelous on Apr 25, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Hopefully he is obtaining said juicy nuggets.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions

with pants on

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Apr 25, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions

if need be.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Tim Graham Blog (he's in Buffalo covering)

Posted by ESPN’s David Amber

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Bills general manager Russ Brandon says he hopes to take advantage of his two first-round picks (No. 11 and No. 28) and add depth at several key positions this weekend. Buffalo owns four of the first 75 overall picks and is hoping to address its defensive front seven as well as its offensive line.

Last year the Bills were tied for 28th in sacks and are looking to add a pass-rushing defensive end or outside linebacker. Brandon said he loves the intensity and football instincts of former USC linebacker Clay Matthews. Brandon described former Penn State defensive end Aaron Maybin as “explosive” and says former Florida State defensive end Everette Brown “flat-out can just get to the quarterback.”

It looks as if the only Bills offensive lineman from last year who will be returning to his position is Brad Butler at right guard. With the trade of two-time Pro Bowler Jason Peters, the Bills will be looking to add one of the premier left tackles in the draft to their roster. Brandon said he believes there is a number of tackles who could step in right away and make an impact in the NFL. Last year, there was a record eight offensive tackles picked in the first round. Expect the Bills to take a tackle with one of their first picks Saturday.

After a tumultuous offseason in which three Bills players were arrested, Brandon said character will be a key component to what the Bills do this weekend. “We also judge character as key, just like the players combine scores and game tape,” Brandon said.

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/afceast/0-7-120/Bills-draft-notes.html

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by BillsNYC on Apr 25, 2009 12:52 PM EDT reply actions

#43

I’ll be back in a bit, gotta run to the store!!!

Are we drafting Dino's now?
"6'6" monster receiver with a Terradactyl wingspan "....... Keysh67

by Billsfanstuckinthesouth on Apr 25, 2009 1:16 PM EDT reply actions

I am going to the gym and am out of here.

I will be back by the first Bills pick. I hope.

See you then.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 1:18 PM EDT reply actions

slackers!

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions

I am back.

My wife just left. She got mad at me because I was ten minutes late coming back from the gym. Oh well.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Women can be so fickle.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions

She came back.

Now she left again. Oh well.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Tell her to stop distracting you, the draft is on!

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

She's gone man.

It’s ok.

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

do I like did...

send her out of town on work related duties :)

Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009

by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Cinga here.. But..

I got my honey do list yet, so will be in and out… Hopefully finished shortly after draft starts… BTW, MattRich… Good call on Stafford, but I think I posted that detroit would pick him at the end of last season… I WIn!!!

by Cinga on Apr 25, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions

From Donte Whitners Facebook:

“Donte Whitner is excited to see who we pick up today…..personally I hope its Orakpo!!!!”

McCoverage- McGee and McKelvin :D

by Toronto? on Apr 25, 2009 1:28 PM EDT reply actions

Donte can even see that the pass rush sucks.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions

He secretly wants us to draft a safety

McCoverage- McGee and McKelvin :D

by Toronto? on Apr 25, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions

One that is capable of making plays on the ball….

by kilowatt44 on Apr 25, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions

A tasing really opens a man's eyes

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Apr 25, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions

ESPN Coverage

Just showed the Jets fans chanting Warren Sapp’s name and then the Jets picking….Tight End Kyle Brady! Now that is a set of events which, if happened differently, would have altered that team’s forutnes I’m sure.

I hope the Bills know what they are doing if they pick a tight end (Pettigrew) high. He better be more Tony Gonzalez/Jeremy Shocky than Kyle Brady/Anthony Becht when it comes to 1st round Tight End picks….

by StroudFanClub on Apr 25, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions

insert comment containing " a safety worth millions"

by BuffaloChip on Apr 25, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions

I'm sooo excited....

nervous feeling in my stomach and all. I actually came all the way from Philly back to my hometown in the Poconos just to watch it with my cousin, who’s also a Bills fan. PETTIGREW!

Wearing my Bills jersey to the Eagles-Bills game in Philly probably wasn't the smartest thing I've ever done. But then again, that's why they call me die-hard.

by FemaleFanatic85 on Apr 25, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions

Orakpo

Personally I would love Orakpo… If he is not there at 11 I hope we move back.

Wood

by rwwrodeo on Apr 25, 2009 1:48 PM EDT reply actions

Johnson could be on Bills radar screen

04/25…Johnson could be on Bills radar screen…In My Final Mock I couldn’t find a home for Georgia Tech DE Michael Johnson, and it’s too late to change up now, since our final mocks had to be submitted by 11:00 pm (est) on Friday. I was looking things over this morning, and still believe the Bills need to land an OT with their first of two first-round picks to replace Jason Peters, but they also need to target a pass-rusher at pick No. 28.
Michael Johnson would be a great pick for the Bills because of his incredible athletic ability, size and upside.

McCoverage- McGee and McKelvin :D

by Toronto? on Apr 25, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions

I hope so

I would love to see Johnson’s name called as our second pick in the 1st round. So experts say he had a “down” year in 2008….I’d still take 9 sacks in a down year. You can’t teach 6 foot 7. Love the tools this guy brings to the table.

by StroudFanClub on Apr 25, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ve been eyeing him up too. Good call.

Wearing my Bills jersey to the Eagles-Bills game in Philly probably wasn't the smartest thing I've ever done. But then again, that's why they call me die-hard.

by FemaleFanatic85 on Apr 25, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Michael Johnson vs Robert Ayers

Ayers 4 year career: 9 sacks
Johnson 2008: 9 sacks
Johnson 4 year career: 19 sacks

I keep reading that the Bills like Ayers. And that makes sense, since his unspectacular production and under-the-radar name fits how the Bills have drafted recently. But it flies against everything the Bills are saying about needing a “denfensive playmaker”. I’m sorry, but can you really look at Ayers and tell me he is the game-changing, playmaker who is going to lead our defense? I can’t. And to draft Ayers within the first 15 picks in this draft screams “more of the same” for me.

by StroudFanClub on Apr 25, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Has there been a Geronimo sighting????

Come on Geronimo, we are Jonesing for some insight….Don’t keep us hanging like this….

by buffalo69 on Apr 25, 2009 1:53 PM EDT reply actions

howdy howdy........T minus 2 hrs

Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009

by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 2:08 PM EDT reply actions

I was just staring at the counter on the front page for like 15 minutes!

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Who was the big Alex Mack fan here? Sieric?

We’re probably not getting him, but here are Alex Mack blocking highlights:
http://www.vimeo.com/4324869
http://www.vimeo.com/4326270

Bork bork bork!

by Avinash Kunnath on Apr 25, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions

Poz is your man

Check this stuff out Poz.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions

OK guys. Just got off the phone with Geronimo.

First thing’s first – most of this is NOT set in stone, because with the draft, you can’t have a concrete plan – you need to be flexible. A lot of this might change depending on what happens at the top of the draft. With that said, here’s some nuggets to chew on.

- They love Andre Smith – and in the incredibly unlikely event he’s available at 11, he’ll be the pick. (We already knew this.)
- The pick will NOT be Robert Ayers at 11. (K’s pants just came off.) They are, however, very probably going to take a defensive end – a small, fast one that they view as more of a playmaker. A situational guy. We won’t ruin it for everybody. But suffice it to say I was WAY more than (delightfully) surprised.
- They will look to maneuver in the first round, but NOT at 11 – they’re targeting a player or two as possible players to move up for (I’m sure you can guess who those player(s) might be). If they’re unable to do that, keep your eye on Britton or one of the two USC linebackers not named Maualuga at 28.
- Unless someone with a crazy high grade drops into the second round, it looks like it’ll be an offensive guard.

Again – this is NOT a concrete plan. All we know now is their tentative plan that they’d love to execute – but a lot can change. I hope this is subtle enough to preserve some suspense.

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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs

Nice stuff rec'd

Bork bork bork!

by Avinash Kunnath on Apr 25, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions

If they draft Roids Maybin so help me god.

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by BillsNYC on Apr 25, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

If they pick Brown, I am going to be smilling all offseason.

by hightower_mc on Apr 25, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions

who is geronimo?

by chaucer on Apr 25, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions

This guy.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions

hahahaha

by hightower_mc on Apr 25, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Good luck on the draft bet . I ’ll check in from time to time because I throw a draft party with about 10 to 15 guys playing poker and talking trash about the other teams picks . My only worry is the POTHEAD falling into the 2nd.

by BigUgly on Apr 25, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Well see how it works out. It will be fun.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions

trade down

if we are going with Maybin or Brown then we should try REALLY hard to move down a couple of slots. I can’t see either of them going in the next couple of picks after ours.

by CBATL32 on Apr 25, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions

well hell.......

thanks for the info Brian Galliford……..

Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009

by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Screw subtlety, I want to know what they are going to to!

by NJBillsfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions

LOL I'd rather know when the pick is submitted

Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009

by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions

I can understand that, but for some reason I just want to know. I’d much rather not have to wait until 6:00pm to know who they will take.

by NJBillsfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Isn’t it obvious?

They are, however, very probably going to take a defensive end – a small, fast one that they view as more of a playmaker.

Paul Kruger.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Kruger is a Kelsay in waiting. Worthless pick IMO.

"If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?"
~Vince Lombardi~

by Hambone on Apr 25, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions

… he was joking. :)

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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Phew!!! LOL

"If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?"
~Vince Lombardi~

by Hambone on Apr 25, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ve already had 4 beers so my drunken sarcasm is almost at it’s peak.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions

it was too nice out

to start drinking so soon but I just threw on my jersey and the brew is a flowing

by ballinbills1315 on Apr 25, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

any relation to Fred?

Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009

by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Twin brother actually

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions

w0rd up holmes......

Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009

by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions

HAHAHHA

LOL

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by MattRichWarren on Apr 25, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Everette Brown! Sanity prevails!

everything goes better with a BIG MACK

by Enigma3 on Apr 25, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions

no no no no....

it does not apparently :)

Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009

by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions

So what happens when GB or SF selects Maybin before us?

If they don’t draft Ayers, I shall be happy!!! May go pantsless to celebrate.

I hope they take Brown though…please!

What about that Pettigrew character?

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Apr 25, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Haha, I love it when people assume. :)

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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree on your Pettigrew character concerns K.
I dont want Ayers and I just have a sneaking suspicion he is being over-hyped.
And Maybin — I have made it well known that he is possible bust in waiting. When he faced any sort of good competition he failed to show.
Im with you on Brown though. But, Im hoping Andre Smith falls or we move up to get him. But, Id settle for Oher as well.

"If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?"
~Vince Lombardi~

by Hambone on Apr 25, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Alright…off to Manhattan to attend our Bills Backers Draft Party, have fun everybody.

If the Bills select Maybin or any other undersized DE wannabe, you’ll probably hear my angry scream come across on TV as we’re right down the street from Radio City.

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by BillsNYC on Apr 25, 2009 2:54 PM EDT reply actions

I remember when the countdown was at around 130 days….magical to see how time has gone by.

by NJBillsfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:04 PM EDT reply actions

Another FYI, folks – at 4:00 PM ET, I’ll be putting up another open thread for the start of the draft and closing comments on this one.

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by Brian Galliford on Apr 25, 2009 3:15 PM EDT reply actions

Defensive Playmaker

Do you think buffalo will still go DE if Raji or Curry is there at 11 (however unlikely that is)?

by ballinbills1315 on Apr 25, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions

I think that if Curry is there, Dick Jauron will do back flips from OBD all the way to the podium to deliver the pick himself.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions

If Curry is there, there are 9 teams sleeping during the draft. I can’t see him fall that way, BUT never say never.

by hightower_mc on Apr 25, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions

whats the over under on that?

46798708717253161463.5?

Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009

by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions

If curry is there at 11. There is no way we pass on him. BUT, theres no way hes there.

"If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?"
~Vince Lombardi~

by Hambone on Apr 25, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions

word

pipedream to say the least…but you never know

by ballinbills1315 on Apr 25, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Stranger things have happened. Maybe we can get lucky and he will turn into this years Brady Quinn. Of course, it’s unlikely, but it’s always possible.

by NJBillsfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions

curry >> brady quinn

I dont think that they compare really

by ballinbills1315 on Apr 25, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions

Stupid question

I don’t remember last year, but will they put Lions on clock, or they will announce Stafford and then put Rams on clock directly ?

by hightower_mc on Apr 25, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions

they still get their 10 min......

they can take as long as they want……..see my post above yours.

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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks cali

by hightower_mc on Apr 25, 2009 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions

you know if the stupid lions do like the dolphins did last year and take up their entire 10 mins....

imma put another needle in my matthew stafford voodoo doll……….right in his left knee.

Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009

by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:28 PM EDT reply actions

Omens

Just finished listening to Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur (real football english premier league) united 2 down at half time, won 5-2.
so we are looking at a dodgy first pick but perfection from there on in.

Football. Bloody Hell!!

by gregeng on Apr 25, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions

Vaughn

As being reported on KFFL.com

Tyler Dunne, of BuffaloFootballReport.com, reports the Buffalo Bills are one of four to five teams that have expressed “considerable interest” in Wake Forest S Chip Vaughn, according to a league source.

"If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?"
~Vince Lombardi~

by Hambone on Apr 25, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions

That should be news for tomorrow

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Apr 25, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

C'mon already

after months of speculation… Let’s get this mother started!!!!!

BILLS RULE !

by chaosthepitbull on Apr 25, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

patience is a virture.....

my son

Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009

by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions

this poor excuse of BASKETBALL game better be over before 1pm (PST)

its slow and boring………playoffs my butt

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by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:41 PM EDT reply actions

Michael Oher

I think I have a man-crush on Michael Oher; his story, demeanor, etc.. Knowing how I have felt about this off-season, the Patriots will trade up and take him from underneath us!

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by Jason from OH-IO on Apr 25, 2009 3:49 PM EDT reply actions

Josh Freeman

Who invited him to the party! I think he is a wedding crasher! And why Deion announcing the 9 that are there? Shouldn’t Goodell do that?

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by Jason from OH-IO on Apr 25, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions

10 minutes left

Fat, Drunk, & Stupid is No way to go through life.

by Deadpool71 on Apr 25, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions

Raji

This is who the Pats want

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by Deadpool71 on Apr 25, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions

I heard Raji or an OT.

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by Jason from OH-IO on Apr 25, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

And I hope you are correct. I really don’t want to take him. I like him, but we don’t need him.

"It's that time of the year where all teams are involved in making some, to a degree, painful decisions." - Marv Levy

by Jason from OH-IO on Apr 25, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Orakpo??

Tell me the Bills wouldnt stoop so low and take Orakpo. Please tell me they wont do something that idiotic. Brian?

"If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?"
~Vince Lombardi~

by Hambone on Apr 25, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions

No love for Orakpo? He could be a beast (if he is consistent).

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by Jason from OH-IO on Apr 25, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions

OK.....what have I missed?

I have been going through post quickly. What I know:

G checked in and said no Ayers
sireric isn’t wearing pants

Not sure which is scarier!!!!!

"Get ready for the pain women…the pain train is coming Whooo Whooooo !!!!!" – Terry Tate Office Linebacker

by Joe P. on Apr 25, 2009 3:52 PM EDT reply actions

I am also on beer #5 and have eaten about 40 pizza bites.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

hot

Godspeed Nick - RIP - 1986-2009

by norcaliangelsfan on Apr 25, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

are they

totinos pizza rolls? There excellent

by ballinbills1315 on Apr 25, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

absolutley

combination Sausage/pepperoni filing.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Is there a warning label on those things :-)

"Get ready for the pain women…the pain train is coming Whooo Whooooo !!!!!" – Terry Tate Office Linebacker

by Joe P. on Apr 25, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah, it says something about not mixing with beer, or your bowels will explode. But I ignored it.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

nice!!!!!!

"Get ready for the pain women…the pain train is coming Whooo Whooooo !!!!!" – Terry Tate Office Linebacker

by Joe P. on Apr 25, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice....

You dont be watching the Bills pick. About that time you will be in the bathroom unloading. LOL

"If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score?"
~Vince Lombardi~

by Hambone on Apr 25, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions

just cracked my first....got the barbque chips open....and the chili is smelling wonderful!!!!!

"Get ready for the pain women…the pain train is coming Whooo Whooooo !!!!!" – Terry Tate Office Linebacker

by Joe P. on Apr 25, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions

My steak is marinating. getting ready.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions

that's what she said.....I loved that clip!

"Get ready for the pain women…the pain train is coming Whooo Whooooo !!!!!" – Terry Tate Office Linebacker

by Joe P. on Apr 25, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

same

LET'S GO BUFFALO!!!!!!

by BenAllen on Apr 25, 2009 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Through a whole onion and some mushrooms on it.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

15 lbs gained?

~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."

by Kurupt on Apr 25, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

minimum

The time has come for someone to put his foot down. And that foot is me.

by sireric on Apr 25, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I called the no to Ayers! I am still not convinced if they can’t get A. Smith they don’t target Oher, also I am surprised they would take Britton, a more cerebral player, who doesn’t have a nasty streak (knock on him) and MAY not be able to play LT in his career.

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by Jason from OH-IO on Apr 25, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions