Dream Draft Rounds 1-4 ...(new idea)

by roamingbuffaloOFduffs on Jan 17, 2012 9:00 PM EST

I know the Rumblings community is loving Courtney Upshaw, but I saw someone make a real good point on a post I was reading. This person said Courtney Upshaw is not the pass rusher Tom Brady will dread playing against twice a season. I am actually going to agree with this statement (as much as it hurts). Michael Brockers is an absolute beast. I have become really hooked on his animal-like toughness and play making ability. The defensive line is one piece away from being SERIOUS (I mean SERIOUS!). Marcell Dareus - Kyle Williams - Michael Brockers= the best defensive line in the AFC East. The second round, free agency, trading back into the first or Mario Williams is where we will find the pass rushing linebacker we need. Even if it means drafting pass rushing linebackers in the 2nd and 3rd rounds, I am completely cool with drafting Brockers. In order to get sacks, we must eat up offensive lines to create sacks.

1st Round: Michael Brockers- LSU

Why this makes sense: Right off the bat, watch this guys gametape against Georgia on youtube (impressive). When Kyle Williams got hurt last year, Marcell Dareus was a one man show. Dwan Edwards, Torell Troup, and Alex Carrington are all nothing more than average and could easily be replaced. Michael Brockers is a freak of nature as he displays incredible size, and power. Pair him up with Kyle Williams (who went to LSU as well) and Marcell Dareus (a Bama product) you got yourself a defensive line that is hit hungry, and the scariest in the AFC East. Brockers will be that guy who Brady takes a massive deuce in his pants thinking of... extremely smelly, but that horrible smell would be awesome. All for this pick.

2nd Round: Melvin Ingram- South Carolina

Why this makes sense: Now that our defensive line situation would be solved and resolved for the future, our top priority from here would be obtaining pass rushing outside linebackers. Melvin Ingram would step in at OLB and make an immediately strong impact for us. He may not be available here, but if so, this is a dream pick indeed. Ingram would immediately step in for our defense and tear it up. If Ingram isn't available, Vinny Curry, Andre Branch, a wideout, or a corner should be strongly considered.

3rd: Tommy Streeter- Miami

Why this makes sense: The third round is when we should truly start looking at wide receivers. The defense should be Buddy Nix's top priority. Tommy Streeter has great size, speed, and an extremely high ceiling. He would be an amazing verticle threat to compliment Stevie Johnson. Im all for this pick.

4th: Nate Potter- Boise State

Why this makes sense: With David Lee on board with Chan Gailey, look for us to use many strategic trick packages with special blocking schemes. Nate Potter comes from an offense at Boise State that is very familiar with using trick plays. Nate Potter would eventually be a starter, or be a damn fine backup for our team. I see this pick benefitting us big time in the future.

4th: Terrance Ganaway- Baylor

Why this makes sense: Corey McIntyre is very mediocre. Considering we have an extremely solid run game, we should have a solid fullback to compliment CJ and Freddy (if hes still a Bill). Ganaway would be a great piece to encorporate into the offense as he thrived at running the ball as Robert Griffin ran the offense at Baylor. Fullback I would say is a need so I am definitely with this pick as Ganaway could become a fan favorite.

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I liked everything beside Ganaway

We need a CB way more than a RB/FB.

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by tomcs on Jan 17, 2012 9:10 PM EST reply actions

If this happened. I would forgive Nix for the 2010 draft

Kenny Powers is back!

by atlantalove on Jan 17, 2012 9:26 PM EST reply actions

If the first 2 rounds go like this it would be awesome.

by NCblofan on Jan 17, 2012 10:36 PM EST reply actions

Knowing that I really want Buffalo to get a QB

I’d take this draft in a nanosecond. Brockers at RDE in a 3-4, next to Williams and Dareus…. wow. Brockers is, talent-wise, one of three defenders who I believe has the talent worthy of a top ten pick.

Ingram won’t be there in the second. Just insert Curry.

Love Streeter in the 3rd.

Meh for Potter.

Based on a Brockers-Curry-Streeter first three picks, I’d be happy.

Re-starting the official Buffalo "Draft a quarterback in the First Round in 2012" campaign.

by Der Jaeger on Jan 17, 2012 11:16 PM EST reply actions

I hate the argument of people wanting to use a 34 or 43

Would everyone be happy to have a solid defense like baltimore??

Well, they play a hybrid defense using both 34 and 43. I am in the Brockers boat. Having a beast defensive line will set us up for the future.

Is this your homework, Larry?

by Schooled You on Jan 18, 2012 12:46 AM EST reply actions

True.

If we somehow were fortunate to sign Mario Williams as a FA.
and
We drafted Michael Brockers at 10.

What is the difference between…

Brockers – Williams – Dareus
LB – LB – LB – Mario Williams

and…

Brockers – Williams – Dareus – Mario Williams
LB – LB – LB

Even if you think that the likeliness of those two events occurring, you can always substitute Mario Williams with a good DE like Cliff Avril or Robert Mathis.

Simple answer? Mario Williams has his hand on the ground in one and is standing in the other; however, he’s still rushing the designated pass rusher in both situations. Responsibilities will likely change between both, but we’d still be able to get pressure and I think both could still be effective (despite Brockers not being a traditional 4-3 LDE).

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by NordicBillsfan on Jan 18, 2012 1:06 AM EST up reply actions

Does Brockers

have the athletic ability to play on the 4-3 DE, like Lamarr Houston?

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by tomcs on Jan 18, 2012 5:00 PM EST up reply actions

I haven’t seen much of him outside of highlights, but others have said he doesn’t. I was just trying to comment that whether we have

Brockers-Williams-Dareus-Williams (3 point stance)
and
Brockers-Williams-Dareus-Williams (Standing)

the formation is very similar, but gap changes would likely be the biggest difference. I was just trying to show that the hybrid isn’t necessarily very different from base 3-4 or base 4-3.

by NordicBillsfan on Jan 18, 2012 5:21 PM EST up reply actions

ok right.

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by tomcs on Jan 19, 2012 4:55 PM EST up reply actions

We won't get Mario they will resign him

I hope I am wrong but they say, like we do about Steve, he is the off season priority.

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by zoomer02 on Jan 19, 2012 3:02 AM EST up reply actions

Devon Still

If u thought brockers looks good on youtube please review the tape on this guy. Wow! I dont like any of the guys from chapel hill… too risky… love sec guys… i think brockers plays too tall… he stands straight up to rush the passer… just some thoughts…

by CarolinaBills21 on Jan 18, 2012 8:31 AM EST via mobile reply actions

different style of player. still is a penetrating kind of DT who will get blown off the ball in the run game routinely in the pros. however hes got the potential to be very disruptive if his first step can get him into the backfield.

brockers game is entirely about power and strength. he wont be getting after the QB the way still has potential to, but brockers also wont be getting blown off the ball by anyone.

Its fun to think quarterback, but i think the odds of nix taking one in the first are close to 0%.

by boomsauce on Jan 18, 2012 11:56 AM EST up reply actions

I don’t think that any of your first three picks will be available when the Bills are on the clock, but I would be thrilled to get them nevertheless.

by BobDH on Jan 18, 2012 12:12 PM EST reply actions

Brockers

Some have him labled as not having the intelligence to play the position

by Winnie33 on Jan 18, 2012 12:16 PM EST reply actions

hes a defensive tackle. why does it matter if hes Aristotle or as dumb as a rock. stack blocker, shed blocker, tackle. not complicated.

also, this would be a good time to reference who said that and where. ive never seen anyone question brockers intelligence. probably because it doesnt really matter anyway..

Its fun to think quarterback, but i think the odds of nix taking one in the first are close to 0%.

by boomsauce on Jan 18, 2012 12:25 PM EST up reply actions