Mock Draft 3.0

by youngbillsfan83 on Jan 20, 2012 6:20 PM EST

Hello again rumblers it is my third time around on the mock draft merry-go round but this one will be somewhat different as I will have two mock drafts and you will get to vote which one you like better.

1ST MOCK DRAFT

Round 1- Jonathan Martin OT, Stanford

round 2- Vinny Curry DE/OLB, Marshall

round 3- Josh Norman CB, Coastal Carolina

round 4a- Emmanual Acho LB, Texas

round 4b- B.J Cunningham WR, Michigan State

round 5a- Kevin Kroger TE, Michigan

round 5b (Lynch trade)- Darren Thomas QB, Oregon

round 6- Blake Gideon FS, Texas

round 7- Lucas Nix OG, Pittsburgh

round 1- Courtney Upshaw OLB, Alabama

round 2- Chase Minnefield CB, Virginia

round 3- DaJohn Harris 3-4 DE, USC

round 4a- Emmanual Acho LB, Texas

round 4b- Greg Childs WR, Arkansas

Round 5a- Chase Ford TE, Miami (FL)

round 5b- Matt Reynolds OT, BYU

round 6- Donte Paige-Moss DE, NC

round 7- Case Keenum QB, Houston

Poll

Which Draft

draft 1

76 votes

draft 2

203 votes

279 votes | Poll has closed

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Voted draft 2

This draft, I want to see a sack artist in the first. Second I’d like the best available WR, then after that I’d like defense.

At least right now, in January. That is subject to change once the draft rolls around.

I think that the team’s biggest need is on defense, as we’re very low on sacks/QB hits/pressuring the QB in general. Like others have pointed out, we’re giving up too many points, and then asking Fitz to play from 2 scores down before the first half is even over. Leading, of course, to us abandoning our strongest suit, our run game, because it won’t generate the quick score. Look at what Denver did with a charismatic, but sub average (traditionally, at least), QB, but a stellar defense. As long as they were forcing 3s and outs, they could come back from anything. Imagine what we could do, with an average to above average QB (yes, I’m considering Fitz in the 10-15 overall range here) and a stud defense?

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by maestro110584 on Jan 20, 2012 7:07 PM EST reply actions

I voted draft #1

I would love to the Bills take an LT in the first. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Curry go in the first round, so getting him in the second is like getting two first round picks. I also like that you took a developmental QB in the mid rounds.

"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden

"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu

by Joe P. on Jan 20, 2012 7:37 PM EST reply actions

same

I like the idea of a mid round QB too. but I don’t think Thomas will even be drafted. A guy like Osweiler or someone with a better arm, accuracy.

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by tomcs on Jan 20, 2012 7:42 PM EST up reply actions

Agreed......Osweiler would be a nice pickup in the 5th round

"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden

"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu

by Joe P. on Jan 20, 2012 7:45 PM EST up reply actions

He'll be gone long before the 5th imo

by Let's Talk About Tex Baby on Jan 21, 2012 2:03 AM EST up reply actions

Unlikely

guys like him fall in the draft every year to the later rounds.

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by Will G on Jan 21, 2012 4:39 AM EST up reply actions

6’8 guys with cannon arms, solid mobility, and obvious leadership skills? those guys fall every year? no. no they dont.
someone will take a chance on osweiler long before the 5th round simply bc of his incredible natural ability. hes got a lot of things to work on, and hes a risk because of it, but the talent is there for him to be a top5 NFL quarterback.

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 21, 2012 9:09 AM EST up reply actions

Yea

I just said Osweiler because he has great physical talent, but needs to be developed into an NFL QB for a couple years.

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by tomcs on Jan 21, 2012 10:50 AM EST up reply actions

Rodgers fell from a possible #1 pick to the Packers in the later 1st round, so

it is certainly possible Osweiler falls to the early part of the 5th…..that said, I wouldn’t be upset if the Bills used a 4th on him either.

"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden

"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu

by Joe P. on Jan 21, 2012 11:46 AM EST up reply actions

osweiler is a first round talent. he hurt himself by coming out this year instead of staying i think, but the talent level is a constant. the only thing separating him from being an obvious first round pick is his experience. lack of experience wont hurt his draft stock that much, ultimately he still turns into the same pro quarterback with the right coaching.
i dont think theres a chance he drops that far, and id hardly be shocked if he finds himself in the top 45 picks.

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 21, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions

I would be shocked if he went that high

If everything falls into place for Osweiler, meaning he develops as a quarterback mentally, has time to work at his trade and falls into a perfect fit for him physically (Steelers, Patriots, Raiders) he does have the talent to eventually fight for a starting job in the NFL. However, he rates much closer to a developmental later round pick and reminds me some of Cardinals QB John Skelton.

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=42454

Skelton was was taken in the 5th round….CBS,currently projecting him as a 2-3 round pick, had this to say

NFL scouts will certainly have to be cautious when projecting Osweiler’s rapid development into the NFL. With only one season as the starter and having played that season in a relatively simple offense, Osweiler is clearly a project. He does, however, possess the athletic tools to work with and has been recognized throughout his career as a hard worker. Given time to acclimate, he could emerge as a legitimate starting caliber NFL quarterback and one who perhaps could be found at a palatable point in the draft.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664777/brock-osweiler

"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden

"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu

by Joe P. on Jan 21, 2012 6:16 PM EST up reply actions

I see Chan having wet dreams watching film of him........

Big guy….. big arm…….. runs the spread….. good character…… accurate………
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664777/brock-osweiler

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by SERGEANT MAJOR THOR on Jan 21, 2012 7:32 PM EST up reply actions

is a lt that important?

It is, but we are good enough there right now. The best LT in the league wins us 0 more wins this year. Pass rusher or bust in this draft.

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-Steve Tasker-

by billsoferie on Jan 20, 2012 9:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

maybe it is just me....but I would rather you didn't use pass rusher and bust in the same sentence

when talking about the Bills next draft pick :-)

And I couldn’t disagree more with

The best LT in the league wins us 0 more wins this year.

All the Fitz apologists point to our pass protection as a major reason Bad Fitz shows up. Let’s find out what Fitz can do….no more excuses.

"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there." - John Wooden

"Do not repeat the tactics which have gained you one victory, but let your methods be regulated by the infinite variety of circumstances." - Sun Tzu

by Joe P. on Jan 20, 2012 9:49 PM EST up reply actions

thats funny

But true. But i would rather give Fitz a wri if fa and make him prove it that way. And get a pass rusher in the draft.

"The Buffalo Bills have just exploded all over the Cincinnati Bangles"
-Steve Tasker-

by billsoferie on Jan 20, 2012 10:34 PM EST up reply actions

I don’t think Darron Thomas will be a good QB, I think it’s more of a waste of a pick even though it’s a low one…Unless he has amazing workouts

by billsfan26 on Jan 21, 2012 9:44 AM EST up reply actions

please no negative comments :)

by youngbillsfan83 on Jan 20, 2012 8:41 PM EST reply actions

I would really like the BJ Cunningham pick.

everytime I have watched him he hasn’t dropped a pass. He reminds me of stevie except with a bigger body and less drops.

by P2C5S on Jan 20, 2012 10:23 PM EST reply actions

If I could mix and match

1- Upshaw
2- Curry
3- Norman
4a- Acho (no choice given here)
4b- Childs. Cunningham is a short to intermediate possession receiver, not what Bills need
5a- Kroger
5b- Thomas
6- Gideon. Or I’d just let the pick skip over before taking Paige-Moss
7- Nix. Keenum’s got a tough road ahead.

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by Der Jaeger on Jan 20, 2012 10:32 PM EST reply actions

Darren Thomas?

I heard he may not be drafted. What do you think of him?

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by tomcs on Jan 21, 2012 1:54 AM EST up reply actions

Clipboard holder - nothing more

by Will G on Jan 21, 2012 4:41 AM EST up reply actions

He's got talent, and I think he'll be drafted late

He’s raw though. All the negatives with Cam Newton’s style of offense, except exacerbated.

In this situation, it was between Thomas and Matt Reynolds. I think Reynolds is a guard, and Buffalo has enough of those.

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by Der Jaeger on Jan 21, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions

I like the 1st one

But I’d prefer a high potential QB like Coleman, Harnish, Osweiler etc.

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by atlantalove on Jan 21, 2012 10:50 AM EST reply actions

Apologies all

Again, all I can say I wow. I did not mean to disrespect anyone. But apparently many here take this exercise extremely important. Sorry. I see it s a total waste of time, especially given the prematurity of the timing. That is all I was trying to say. Sorry again,

by billskk69 on Jan 21, 2012 8:36 PM EST reply actions