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Man, it's funny how I emailed Scott Wright months ago telling him that we would likely take Okoye (this was pre Spikes trade to Philly) or Willis. I also emailed him on Usama Young after...TigerJ? posted about him in the Scouting Zone. I asked if he could look into him and add him to his list of CBs with some more info about him...
Maybe he's finally listening to me:
12. Patrick Willis (ILB) - Few teams are in a better position than the Bills in round one because they have three clearly defined needs and there should be value on the board at each position when this pick rolls around. However, when it comes right down to it Patrick Willis is the best value, he addresses a weakness and also brings the type of character and intangibles to the table that Marv Levy looks for. Not only was Willis as productive of a linebacker as you will find at the college level the past couple of years but he also tested through the roof in his workouts, running a 4.38 at his Pro Day. After losing London Fletcher as a free agent and trading away Takeo Spikes this pick makes a ton of sense and would start the rebuilding of their linebacking corps. Losing Nate Clements in free agency was a huge blow so Leon Hall will likely garner strong consideration here as well and Marshawn Lynch will get a long look as Willis McGahee's potential replacement but in the end Willis is just a perfect fit for them and would more than likely be the choice if he's still available.
2nd Rd - Kenny Irons (RB) - Willis McGahee was sent packing and now they are counting on journeyman Anthony Thomas
3rd Rd a) - Usama Young (CB) - After losing Nate Clements in free agency they will at the absolute least need a little depth.
3rd Rd b) Jacoby Jones (WR) - Will add some much needed depth at wideout and also contribute as a top-notch return man.
Maybe he's finally listening to me:
12. Patrick Willis (ILB) - Few teams are in a better position than the Bills in round one because they have three clearly defined needs and there should be value on the board at each position when this pick rolls around. However, when it comes right down to it Patrick Willis is the best value, he addresses a weakness and also brings the type of character and intangibles to the table that Marv Levy looks for. Not only was Willis as productive of a linebacker as you will find at the college level the past couple of years but he also tested through the roof in his workouts, running a 4.38 at his Pro Day. After losing London Fletcher as a free agent and trading away Takeo Spikes this pick makes a ton of sense and would start the rebuilding of their linebacking corps. Losing Nate Clements in free agency was a huge blow so Leon Hall will likely garner strong consideration here as well and Marshawn Lynch will get a long look as Willis McGahee's potential replacement but in the end Willis is just a perfect fit for them and would more than likely be the choice if he's still available.
2nd Rd - Kenny Irons (RB) - Willis McGahee was sent packing and now they are counting on journeyman Anthony Thomas
3rd Rd a) - Usama Young (CB) - After losing Nate Clements in free agency they will at the absolute least need a little depth.
3rd Rd b) Jacoby Jones (WR) - Will add some much needed depth at wideout and also contribute as a top-notch return man.
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