If the Bills are serious about getting Bradford or Clausen

Because -
1) I still think it is debatable whether Bradford or Clausen qualify as “franchise QBs.”
I think they look good in comparison to the rest of the QB class.
2) Gailey has talked about installing a power running game and we are already down to 2 backs including Lynch. Provided the O-Line can actually open some holes this year, I see Lynch being as valuable as anyone else on the O.
I’m not discrediting the need for a franchise QB, I just don’t see the value of one of these guys in addition to getting rid of Lynch. Now if Lynch gets in trouble again and is suspended for the year, that all goes out the window. But as of now, he’s playing.

he is easily the best QB of the draft

i think i would stll prefer not to though and see what we have this year

I’m on the franchise QB bandwagon. If the team feels Bradford and/or Clausen are that type of player, they need to make a move to get one if they really like them. I’m sick of seeing the Trent Edwards, Ryan Fitzpatrick, JP Losman, Kelly Holcomb, Drew Bledsoe and all the other scrubs with limited ceilings trotted out there. This team is going nowhere without a franchise QB. I’m not saying whether I believe either of them is a franchise QB, but if OBD feels they are, the move needs to be made.

I don’t think the trade is enough though. Does Lynch have much value?

Also, if Washington isn’t planning to take a QB there, why move up? After them, KC isn’t taking a QB. Seattle just traded for Whitehurst, Cleveland signed Delhomme and picked up Wallace (yes, they SHOULD take a QB, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they didn’t), and Oakland won’t take a QB.

Only Bradford is worth trading up for but throwing in Lynch makes it too much. Lynch will have a huge year with Gailey, I am convinced of it and I am willing to take the chance that he no longer get’s in trouble.

I am not even convinced that I would take Claussen over Okung so for sure I would trade up for him. I’ve read too much on him that is starting to make me question his leadership/character. Not saying I wouldn’t take him at 9 but trading up is a bit steep.

but I wouldn’t want to go that route of trading up, we need to trade down.

Voted no. It’s too early to give up on Lynch, and I don’t think they’d go for it anyway.

The # 4 pick for the # 9 and Lynch? No way the Skins go for that. You would need to throw in a draft pick too. Third round pick?

and didnt leave for more money. i thought he was in the champ bailey – portis trade.

nab McNabb, Clausen will likely be there @ 9, and Bradford has a small chance. No need to trade up if Donovan goes to St. Louis.

They want Bradford, so they aren’t going to let us trade with them to give us Bradford. The only scenario I can see where we get Bradford is the Rams get McNabb and trade #1 to us for #9 + ________. Obviously, if the Rams get McNabb, we might be able to get Claussen at 9, but I don’t see his ceiling being as high as Bradford’s, hence don’t want him.

I don’t see the Redskins wanting Lynch. They have a rather talented backfield with Portis, Betts, that other guy, and Larry Johnson now.

Or did they not pick up Spitmaster Larry?

You trade up with the Skins too early and someone else who wants one of those 2 QBs calls the Bucs to give them a ransom of picks for the right to select ahead of the Bills. I can see that happening.

I think the Bills need to stay put at 9, pick the best talent available then, and move along.

Similarly, I would love McNabb as a Bill, but even he would set this franchise back in terms of building for the future. They need the picks, not the quick fix.

   You weaken the RB position on the club to draft an unproven QB, who could possibly be a bust!!! NO WAY

Marshawn Lynch for Donte Whitner … and have them throw in a 5th rounder and I’m all for it.

Especially if they are to be a run oriented offense. We currently have two, need a minimum of one more if not two more. Yes, there will be other options coming available for us but still cutting ourselves that thin at a critical position isn’t the wisest idea. I do agree if there is a franchise QB that we should do what we need to get him. It is a critical need and I am all for it but it needs to be a reward/reward situation not a risk potential reward situation. I voted no, and I don’t believe good running backs grow on trees. You can get a running back anywhere in the draft, but not always a good one.

If i’m swapping picks with the skins, i’m taking Okung and looking for a QB next year while Okung develops to protect the blindside along side Levitre.

I would most certainly give up whatever is necessary to draft Bradford and solidify our QB position for the next 10-15 years. Yes, count me in. Take whatever you need to make it happen. Sit Bradford for one year, take a franchise LT next year.

Bradford is worth it, in my opinion. If accuracy in college is the best indicator of NFL success, then Bradford will be a good QB in the NFL.

to trade Lynch we have two backs and if we get rid of Lynch who is going to fill the 2nd RB slot a 4th rounder cause we still need a LT and a DT and OLB…look it this year we build through the draft next year we can juggle around the idea of trading some people we cant afford to lose more quality DEPTH and i like Bradford I am a big Oklahoma fan but we cant trade up to get him this year sorry we need to much more to start giving away players that are quality DEPTH.

I put Depth is caps because we have lacked it for so long with all the injuries and we dont need another season of Buffalo Bills Injury Football

I don’t want Clausen enough to do that. Also, the Redskins would definitely not do it for just our draft pick plus Lynch who NO ONE WANTS!