ESPN's Sportsnation: Buffalo Bills

[patmoran2006]

http://sports.espn.go.com/chat/sportsnation/story?page=snmock07

ESPN has been conducting a Mock Draft that is based on fan voting, just as we always do with our Billszone Mock Draft. No Experts making the pick, simply the fans with the majority-rules concept.

Now while I think that leaving Patrick Willis on the board is absurd and taking someone else; you have to admit that if you read the caption for Marshawn Lynch without being biased about it; it does make a lot of sense.
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12. Bills On The Clock

Selection: Marshawn Lynch, RB Matt Williamson says: "Lynch makes a lot of sense for Buffalo with this pick. He is a do-it-all type of running back who can be a three-down guy for the Bills right away. Although they have several needs, none are greater than running back, as they do not have someone on their roster who resembles a No. 1 back. Ole Miss ILB Patrick Willis would have been the other logical selection for the Bills, but J.P. Losman needs a supporting cast and Lynch should provide exactly what he needs from the running back position."

Lynch edges Willis in N.Y. Biggest need? 27.3% OT 25.9% WR 15.7% DT 15.5% CB 15.3% TE

[Scumbag College]

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ESPN went from zero credibility to below zero in my book. OT is the biggest need on this team and LB doesn't even register.

Go do another story on Tiger Woods and NASCAR ESPN, leave football talk to some other channel.

[patmoran2006]

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In my personal opinion, I have Lynch ranked third in players that I would like to draft that we semi-realistically have a shot at (Behind AP and Patrick Willis). There is no doubt he is an every-down player that would boost the offense.

However, I think that if the first two are gone, we should definitely trade down as I said on today's thread.

http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/showthread.php?t=124551

[ublinkwescore]

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ESPN went from zero credibility to below zero in my book. OT is the biggest need on this team and LB doesn't even register.

Go do another story on Tiger Woods and NASCAR ESPN, leave football talk to some other channel.

Have you lost your mind?

OT is not a need any more - we may not have two bookends, but we've got one, and should have at least a better than serviceable one on the right side - then you go on to say that LB 'doesn't register'?

I think Marv will go with Willis if both Willis and Lynch are on the board - now if Willis and Peterson (not likely IMO) are both on the board - then you flip a coin.

BTW, I did change my mind on Lynch - I did want him, and I will admit that, but not after hearing about this "legal trouble" stuff - usually, when there is smoke, there is fire, and smoke always comes before fire, so I'll pass - if none of those guys are there when we're up, I'd say we just trade down and get an extra pick.

[JJamezz]

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Have you lost your mind?

OT is not a need any more - we may not have two bookends, but we've got one, and should have at least a better than serviceable one on the right side - then you go on to say that LB 'doesn't register'?

Read the first post again.. he's agreeing with you

[Scumbag College]

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Read the first post again.. he's agreeing with you

I could have used better grammar and punctuation.

[ublinkwescore]

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I could have used better grammar and punctuation.

My bad, I didn't see the little poll thing on the right...

If this is a show that let's average joes vote from the comfort of their PC, then look for Jason Peters to get snubbed out of a likely well deserved pro-bowl spot.

[ublinkwescore]

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WR is up too high as well - yeah, a #2 to compliment Lee would be nice, but it's pretty insignificant next to other holes.

[Jan Reimers]

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ESPN went from zero credibility to below zero in my book. OT is the biggest need on this team and LB doesn't even register.

Go do another story on Tiger Woods and NASCAR ESPN

. . . or another on LeBron "King" James, while bashing the Bills and ignoring the Sabres.

I've about tuned ESPN out of my life.

[don137]

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. . . or another on LeBron "King" James, while bashing the Bills and ignoring the Sabres.

I've about tuned ESPN out of my life.

Me too...Not sure why people keep watching them and then get upset about the lack of respect. It's like keep going back to your old girl friend who treated you like crap the whole time you dated her.... Why would anyone have interest in hearing the likes of Mel Kiper, Stuart Scott and Barry Melrose?

[mikemac2001]

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http://sports.espn.go.com/chat/sport...?page=snmock07

ESPN has been conducting a Mock Draft that is based on fan voting, just as we always do with our Billszone Mock Draft. No Experts making the pick, simply the fans with the majority-rules concept.

Now while I think that leaving Patrick Willis on the board is absurd and taking someone else; you have to admit that if you read the caption for Marshawn Lynch without being biased about it; it does make a lot of sense.
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12. Bills On The Clock

Selection: Marshawn Lynch, RB Matt Williamson says: "Lynch makes a lot of sense for Buffalo with this pick. He is a do-it-all type of running back who can be a three-down guy for the Bills right away. Although they have several needs, none are greater than running back, as they do not have someone on their roster who resembles a No. 1 back. Ole Miss ILB Patrick Willis would have been the other logical selection for the Bills, but J.P. Losman needs a supporting cast and Lynch should provide exactly what he needs from the running back position."

Lynch edges Willis in N.Y. Biggest need? 27.3% OT 25.9% WR 15.7% DT 15.5% CB 15.3% TE

its just random dudes voting dont worry, calm down take a deep breathe and just wait for draft Pat everyday another crazy post on why bills are gonna suck FOREVER!

[Jan Reimers]

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Obviously, the ESPN voting can't include many Bills' fans. Even amongst us contentious Zoners, I would think LB, RB, CB and WR would outrank OT in our hierarchy of needs.

[patmoran2006]

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You know..
The pure ignorance at times is puzzling..

This WASNT an ESPN written peice.. It's a God damn FAN POLL; an ESPN writer didn't have us selecting Lynch, a majority of fans did.

And before everybody goes bashing them as well, look no further than our own ****ing Billszone Mock; in which we have the EXACT same player going to us as well.

Unreal..

[patmoran2006]

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Obviously, the ESPN voting can't include many Bills' fans.

Hmm.. Per the 2007 BILLSZONE MOck Draft..

1. Oakland Raiders - JaMarcus Russell - QB (LSU)
2. Detroit Lions - Brady Quinn - QB (Notre Dame)
3. Cleveland Browns - Adrian Peterson - RB (Oklahoma)
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Calvin Johnson - WR (Georgia Tech)
5. Arizona Cardinals - Joe Thomas - OT (Wisconsin)
6. Washington Redskins - Gaines Adams - DE (Clemson)
7. Minnesota Vikings - Jamaal Anderson - DE (Arkansas)
8. Atlanta Falcons (from Houston) - LaRon Landry - S (LSU)
9. Miami Dolphins - Levi Brown- OT (Penn St)
10. Houston Texans (from Atlanta) - Amobi Okoye - DT (Louiville)
11. San Francisco 49ers - Patrick Willis - LB (Ole Miss)
12. Buffalo Bills - Marshawn Lynch - RB (Cal)

[Jan Reimers]

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If you're calling us ignorant, you better take a long look in the mirror.