#10 Pick in The Draft

by roamingbuffaloOFduffs on Jan 2, 2012 4:35 PM EST

Now at season's end, we can look foward to hopefully another succesful draft under the CHIX era. The most crucial part of the draft is clearly what we do with our first overall pick. We can all agree that CJ Spiller is proving his worth, and surely looks like a first round pick out there. One at the time wouldn't have thought Fred Jackson would explode onto the scene and be an MVP candidate, but CJ Spiller fascinated me during the post Fred Jackson domination. Either keeping Fred Jackson, or trading him for solid value is fine with me because Spiller has proven to be a reliable and strong asset to our offense for many years to come. Although one may debate that we should have went for playmaker Patrick Peterson or A.J. Green in the 2011 draft, Marcell Dareus has proved his worth by entering the league with an impresive rookie campaign. Scoring big on two straight picks does not happen often with the Bills, and it looks like Buddy Nix is negating that once common trend. Scoring big on a third straight first round pick would be a big ingredient to the Bills being serious playoff contenders. People are debating on what we should really do with the #10 pick. Does Fitzpatrick need a stud tackle to perform according to his contract? Will a more dominant pass rush finally solve our defensive problems and possibly make us a feared D in the AFC? Does Fitzpatrick need more targets to throw to in order to maximize his stats, as well as help us score more points on the board? Do we need help in the secondary in order to give up less points and help us stay in games? Or should we lose faith in Fitz and draft a quarterback to jump in if he proves to not be worth his contract? Amongst the given positions are players mentioned in current mock drafts placed near/at our pick. Feel free to mention a player who would fit the system, and make an immediate impact to help us get where we need to be.....the playoffs.

Poll

Which position should be addressed with the #10 pick?

OLB: Courtney Upshaw, Zachary Brown, Whitney Mercilus, Melvin Ingram, etc.

318 votes

OT: Riley Reiff, Jonathan Martin, etc.

42 votes

WR: Michael Floyd, Kendall Wright, Alshon Jeffery, etc.

52 votes

CB: Dre Kirkpatrick, Janoris Jenkins, Stephon Gillmore, etc.

16 votes

QB: Robert Griffin, Landry Jones, Ryan Tannehill, etc.

84 votes

512 votes | Poll has closed

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Should Buffalo go after Leron Landry in free agence ?

The bills should draft Melvin Ingram OR Andre Branch OR both…

by GoBILLs on Jan 2, 2012 4:55 PM EST reply actions

^ dude

I definitely want LaRon Landry and think it’d be a solid signing. Melvin Ingram would be an incredible pick in the second round because based on his current draft status, he’d be a reach in the first. If we could snag Upshaw in the first, sign Tyvon Branch or LaRon Landry, and snag Melvin Ingram in the second….perfection.

by roamingbuffaloOFduffs on Jan 2, 2012 4:58 PM EST reply actions

Do u think Upshaw is in the same mold as Tamba Hali ?

I rather pick Andre Branch over Upshaw..

by GoBILLs on Jan 2, 2012 5:15 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Based off of how Hali has performed… is that bad? Hali is a pro bowl olb and has averaged what close to double digit sacks after he got used to the switch

by Parrish11rules on Jan 3, 2012 11:42 AM EST up reply actions

Landry Jones if he declares

or UNC OLB Brown……. 4.5 speed, how can you not like that from your OLB.

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

by Billsfanstuckinthesouth on Jan 2, 2012 4:59 PM EST reply actions

Jones is bad, and Brown is small for a 3-4 OLB

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by tomcs on Jan 2, 2012 7:02 PM EST up reply actions

230 lbs can be upgraded to 250 with the strength and conditioning coaches.

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

by Billsfanstuckinthesouth on Jan 2, 2012 7:14 PM EST up reply actions

Didn't we try this

with Maybin?

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by mob16151 on Jan 2, 2012 8:01 PM EST up reply actions

Maybin might be the only one i know who went in 240 left 220

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by Gpluehri on Jan 2, 2012 8:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Comparing Maybin to Brown is like comparing apples to banana's

Maybin was a DE that was way to small to play DE at the NFL level. Brown is an OLB at UNC going to OLB at the NFL level. totally different because your not asking him to pick up 45 to 50 lbs.

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

by Billsfanstuckinthesouth on Jan 2, 2012 10:49 PM EST up reply actions

Browns only playing

8 to 10 pounds heavier, than Maybin did at Penn State

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by mob16151 on Jan 3, 2012 1:26 AM EST up reply actions

and Brown is a college OLB, Maybin was not

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

by Billsfanstuckinthesouth on Jan 3, 2012 1:45 AM EST up reply actions

The point is bulking him up

to 250 is not going to be easy.

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by mob16151 on Jan 3, 2012 1:55 AM EST up reply actions

He is a 4-3 OLB

Not a 3-4 OLB

by fanick82 on Jan 3, 2012 11:28 AM EST up reply actions

true, he plays in a college 4-3 defense, but i feel he could play in either defense. Even in a 3-4 one of the OLB’s is asked to cover, so i feel he could transition to the 3-4 IMO. And if you have book end OLB’s that at any given time can bring the pressure off the edge, it keeps the offensive line which, or if both are coming. I think Brown’s 40 time is listed as 4.48, and if this statistic is true, which the combine will bear out, i wouldn’t pass on this kid for either defensive scheme.

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

by Billsfanstuckinthesouth on Jan 3, 2012 2:13 PM EST up reply actions

Thats a fair enough point.

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by mob16151 on Jan 3, 2012 6:04 PM EST up reply actions

now that we might go back to the 4-3

Whitney Mercilus! we need a top pass rusher and why not get the best one in college football. he would fit the 4-3 DE perfectly, then in the second round either get another pass rushing DE or a Big time WR

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by BuffaloBillsBigestFan on Jan 2, 2012 5:10 PM EST reply actions

First 3 rounds

1. Melvin Ingram OLB/DE
2. Andre Branch DE/OLB
3. Tommy Streeter WR

by GoBILLs on Jan 2, 2012 5:20 PM EST up reply actions

if the bills draft fell like this, i may start looking for a different team to root for. i think each one of those guys is very overrated.

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 2, 2012 5:23 PM EST up reply actions

Melvin Ingram is a straight up hustler and a very good rusher. I would like a player like that on the defensive side of the ball. As far as Andre Branch, I don’t know alot about him, but I would say I’ve watched alot of tape on Vinny Curry from Marshall and I would love it if Buffalo snagged him in the second round. Two years of big pass rushing numbers from this guy and I think he can be very good in the NFL doing the same. In round 3, I would not pursue Tommy Streeter, as he is yet again, a one year wonder and I don’t think he possesses anything special. Brian Quick from Appalachian State would be a HUGE draft pick in round 3 as a wide receiver for the team.

by clanier on Jan 3, 2012 11:39 AM EST up reply actions

2nd the brian quick pick…at 6’5" 220lbs hes in the brandon marshall/ calvin johnson mold of receivers…physically. im not saying hes as good as them but he has the natural tools that you cant teach

by Air Compressor on Jan 3, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions

hes in the brandon marshall/ calvin johnson mold of receivers

huh? no hes not. not even remotely close to having that kind of speed/strength.
not even close.

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 3, 2012 2:52 PM EST up reply actions

oh ok cuz

marshall ran a 4.56 at his combine and is 6’4" 230lb

quick runs a 4.52 and is 6’5" 220lb and only 22 years old. i put 20 lbs of muscle on between 21 and 23 years of age so its not exaclty a strecth for quick to bulk up to that..

calvin johnson 6’5" 235lbs ran a 4.45

dont misconstrue my post…i never said he was as good as them but that he has the physical tools that you cannot teach. he has torn it up in the souther conference…obviously not the sec or big 10 or big 12 but still, a lot of good players come from non power conferences

by Air Compressor on Jan 4, 2012 6:57 AM EST up reply actions

I hate to be vague but it honestly depends who’s available for those positions. They all represent needs and I believe at pick 10 one of those guys will be available and meet the value of the pick.

Da'Jon McKnight - WR (Minnesota) - 6'3'' 211Lbs. (5th Round)

1st Round Targets: Courtney Upshaw 3-4 OLB, Alshon Jeffery WR, David DeCastro OG, Justin Blackmon WR, Ryan Tannehill QB, Sam Montgomery 3-4 OLB
2nd Round Targets: Jared Crick (3-4DE & 4-3LDE), Melvin Ingram 3-4OLB, Kirk Cousins QB

by NordicBillsfan on Jan 2, 2012 5:45 PM EST reply actions

This is so true. The pick is highly conditional on who is off the board already. Much harder to say than the #3 pick last year.

by Munchausen on Jan 3, 2012 12:55 AM EST up reply actions

^

Based on current mocks man. Coples would also be a strong consideration.

by roamingbuffaloOFduffs on Jan 2, 2012 5:48 PM EST reply actions

Bills first three rounds

1. Nick Perry OLB USC
2.Nick Foles QB Arizona
3.Keith Tandy CB WVU

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by mob16151 on Jan 2, 2012 6:13 PM EST reply actions

Nice three picks mob

by Winnie33 on Jan 3, 2012 11:19 AM EST up reply actions

Im keeping an eye on

Geno Hayes QB WVU as well. He was a stud against LSU and thats a tough defense.

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by mob16151 on Jan 3, 2012 6:07 PM EST up reply actions

agreed although as i posted above id sub out keith tandy and take brian quick wr instead.

i think perry will be a successful player in the nfl but more as an OLB even though hes listed as DE.

by Air Compressor on Jan 3, 2012 12:45 PM EST up reply actions

I would be happy with any of the following (depending how it unfolds)

Claiborne, Kirkpatrick, Upshaw, Blackmon or Floyd.

by BillsThickNThin on Jan 2, 2012 6:28 PM EST reply actions

Sounds good

Claiborne will be gone by #10. Blackmon was amazing in the Bowl game against Stanford.

by loupiccone on Jan 4, 2012 12:37 PM EST up reply actions

my opinion

Courtney Upshaw makes the most sense..he would be awesome.

by roamingbuffaloOFduffs on Jan 2, 2012 6:43 PM EST reply actions

First 3

Melvin Ingram can play 4/3 or 3/4
Stephon gilmore big corner shoukd be there at 2
Brandon boykin plays cb at Georgia but should switch to ss

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by Gpluehri on Jan 2, 2012 9:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions

i dont get that boykin point at all.
boykins 5’10 and 185 lbs soaking wet with heels on. his biggest problems in the pros will be playing tough in the run game and dealing with high passes to bigger targets. why should he switch to strong safety exactly?

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 3, 2012 2:57 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Well seems like after the draft a whole ton of people will be angry because everyone seems really far apart.

"Hardwork beats talent when talent fails to work hard" -Norm Nixon
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by ChewyFL on Jan 3, 2012 5:05 PM EST reply actions

1st LB Courtney Upshaw
2nd CB Trumaine Johnson
3rd WR Tommy Streeter

by PineWoodsBillsFan on Jan 3, 2012 5:18 PM EST reply actions

Let's focus on Defense "FIRST"!

We made the right pick last year in Dareus. Depending on whether the Bills go with 3:4 or 4:3, I am all for taking Upshaw. If they decide to go 4:3, go with Quinton Coples of UNC.

this team need a pass rusher and also needs to stop the run!

by BuffaloWhiner on Jan 4, 2012 12:54 PM EST reply actions