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Personally, after looking at our needs, looking at what was available, and looking at the talent level of some of our position needs, I like this pick.
The lowdown on Edwards- who BTW is great value here-
Now, I hear people complaining we ignored "needs"-
TE- this is the weakest TE draft in a very long time. Should we have reached for a Div 2 TE with no speed? This offense wants power-blocking TE's, not H-Backs. If you want speed recievers, that's where Parrish and Reed come into the game.
Patrick's profile-
WR- I don't think of this as an immediate need if Marshawn Lynch will be the focus of a power running game. But this draft does have plenty of depth at WR, and if the Bills feel the need for yet another WR, the following are available for us in the 4th round
I would have preferred to get a second LBer to replace both starters lost. If Brandon Siler lasts to our 12th pick in Rd 4, we will have done great. You can flip-flop Edwards & Siler on paper and no one will care.
Who's left-
Cornerback- In the Tampa 2, CBs are not as critical- the safties are more important. CBs in the Tampa-2 need to cover the short routes- there is no need for CB's that can cover speedy WRs for 25-40 yards downfield 1 on 1. Besides, We took care of that last year. If you think Youboty needs help- the following are still around
Personally, the way JP Losman recklessly plays sometimes - he's going down with an injury sooner than later. Developing Edwards also frees up 1.5 million that Nall occupies. So far, what has he done so great in preseason? Personally I'd wait for a #3 washed up vet to stumble in after camp cuts, but you never know. Maybe Nall loses out in camp and we can save some cap space. I wouldn't mind a Tim Rattay or someone like that if he's available ( Tampa has 6 QBs on the roster at the moment)
Let's wait for the draft to finish before everyone gets their panties in a bunch.
The lowdown on Edwards- who BTW is great value here-
Edwards made significant strides under first-year head coach Walt Harris in 2005 but injuries to his top receivers and marginal pass protection prevented him from progressing when he was healthy during the first seven games as a senior in 2006. He has the size, arm strength and quick delivery to succeed in the NFL. He also shows adequate mobility and a good work ethic. However, he makes a lot of mistakes and has gotten into some bad habits due to the marginal supporting cast. He also has some durability concerns, which will cause him to slip a bit. With all that in mind, Edwards is a "boom-or-bust" prospect that is expected to come off the board late on Day 1.
TE- this is the weakest TE draft in a very long time. Should we have reached for a Div 2 TE with no speed? This offense wants power-blocking TE's, not H-Backs. If you want speed recievers, that's where Parrish and Reed come into the game.
Patrick's profile-
Patrick's lack of explosiveness -- both as a receiver and blocker -- should prevent him from ever becoming a fulltime starter in the NFL. However, he is worth considering late on Day 1 or early on Day 2 because of his combination of his athleticism, ball skills and toughness. Patrick could develop into a versatile backup that can contribute as an H-Back type on offense, while also providing help on special teams.
WR- I don't think of this as an immediate need if Marshawn Lynch will be the focus of a power running game. But this draft does have plenty of depth at WR, and if the Bills feel the need for yet another WR, the following are available for us in the 4th round
Aundrae Allison WR 6'0" 198 EAST CAROLINA
Jacoby Jones WR 6'2" 210 LANE
David Clowney WR 6'0" 188 VIRGINIA TECH
Jacoby Jones WR 6'2" 210 LANE
David Clowney WR 6'0" 188 VIRGINIA TECH
Who's left-
Tim Shaw OLB 6'1" 236 PENN STATE
Rufus Alexander OLB 6'0" 228 OKLAHOMA (one of the top Tampa 2 LBers in the draft)
Earl Everett OLB 6'2" 238 FLORIDA
Zak Deossie OLB 6'4" 250 BROWN
Brandon Siler ILB 6'1" 241 FLORIDA
HB Blades ILB 5'10" 236 PITTSBURGH
Nate Harris ILB 6'0" 230 LOUISVILLE
Rufus Alexander OLB 6'0" 228 OKLAHOMA (one of the top Tampa 2 LBers in the draft)
Earl Everett OLB 6'2" 238 FLORIDA
Zak Deossie OLB 6'4" 250 BROWN
Brandon Siler ILB 6'1" 241 FLORIDA
HB Blades ILB 5'10" 236 PITTSBURGH
Nate Harris ILB 6'0" 230 LOUISVILLE
Tanard Jackson CB 6'0" 200 SYRACUSE
Fred Bennett CB 6'0" 196 SOUTH CAROLINA
Kenny Scott CB 6'0" 179 GEORGIA TECH
Tarell Brown CB 5'10" 190 TEXAS
AJ Davis CB 5'10" 193 NORTH CAROLINA ST
David Irons CB 5'10" 190 AUBURN
Travarous Bain CB 6'0" 182 HAMPTON
Fred Bennett CB 6'0" 196 SOUTH CAROLINA
Kenny Scott CB 6'0" 179 GEORGIA TECH
Tarell Brown CB 5'10" 190 TEXAS
AJ Davis CB 5'10" 193 NORTH CAROLINA ST
David Irons CB 5'10" 190 AUBURN
Travarous Bain CB 6'0" 182 HAMPTON
Personally, the way JP Losman recklessly plays sometimes - he's going down with an injury sooner than later. Developing Edwards also frees up 1.5 million that Nall occupies. So far, what has he done so great in preseason? Personally I'd wait for a #3 washed up vet to stumble in after camp cuts, but you never know. Maybe Nall loses out in camp and we can save some cap space. I wouldn't mind a Tim Rattay or someone like that if he's available ( Tampa has 6 QBs on the roster at the moment)
Let's wait for the draft to finish before everyone gets their panties in a bunch.
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