While I don't feel he will drop to us, if he does,
Brian Orakpo, Defensive End.
6' 3'' 255 lb
you guys want a pass rush, well he'll bring it to our D line.
In the second round we can get a starting quality LB (however, I have a REAL good feeling about Alvin Bowen. His rookie year cut short before the season, but the guy is a monster. http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/draft/584519)
I wouldnt be suprised if Bowen was our starting "Sam" backer next season. (He needs to add muscle this off season.)
So if We are comfortable with Bowen, or go after a FA LB, I see us going DT in round 2.
I love Kyle Williams. He has my High School number (95) and he plays my position (DL) but I think we need a dominate space eater to compliment Stroud and bully the opponent's o-line.
In the second round, Vince Oghobaase (Duke) may be available. He is probably the 3rd-4th best DT in the draft. If we can get him we should.
Schobel Oghobaase Stroud Orakpo
If that Front 4 doesn't get pressure on the QB, I don't know what we could do.
Oghobaase is 6-6 300 lbs and has pretty good speed. He is more that just a run stuffer, he can get good pressure on the QB.
Man if we could get these guys, I'd already call it a day! but, lets move on.
You really think that 3 centers will be taken before we pick in the third? unlikely. Centers can be taken in later rounds, however we have such a pressing need that we should and probably will use one of our first 3-4 picks on one.
If we can get two playmakers in the first and second like Oghobaase or Orakpo, Then we should get one of the top 3 centers in the 3rd.
We shouldnt take Alex Mack in the first. This team has some really pressing needs on defense, and good centers can be found later.
In the second or third, Johnathan Luigs (Arkansas) or Antoine Caldwell (Alabama) should still be available.
Gettin a top 3 player at their position in the 3rd would be great.
In the 4th, I like taking a depth LB. There will be several available. All good pickings. My favorite would be Mortty Ivy from West Virginia.
We are pretty much drafting the best available from here on out, and to be honest I think a couple FA aquisitions will be made, so we wont have too many needs come draft day.
Lets review my mock so far.
1. Brian Orakpo DE
2. Vince Oghobaase DT
3. Antoine Caldwell C
4. Mortty Ivy LB
Now with the 5th pick, I think we look towards a solid backup QB project.
5. You aren't going to believe it but, *deep breath* Heisman candidate Graham Harrell from Texas Tech. I believe he will drop this far. and he will be a career backup, unless he has something that most tech QBs dont have when they are out of the system. Say hello to my 5th round pick, mr heisman hopeful Graham Harrell! Crazy huh?
6. Rashawn Jackson FB, Virginia.
We need a real FB to help spring Lynch.
7. Louis Vasquez OG Texas Tech
Depth pick for our o-line.
So, let me know what you think. Here is my first mock draft on these boards. Go Bills.
1. Brian Orakpo DE
2. Vince Oghobaase DT
3. Antoine Caldwell C
4. Mortty Ivy LB
5. Graham Harrell QB
6. Rashawn Jackson FB
7. Louis Vasquez OG
I'm really interested in what DraftBoy thinks!
EDIT: Oh, and btw, some of you may be wondering why I didnt choose a single offensive "playmaker"
Because we don't really need one. If Edwards is the QB of the future, all he really needs is a better o-line. Look at the starters on Offense:
Trent Edwards throwing to Lee Evans, James Hardy, Josh Reed, Roscoe Parrish and my personal favorite, Steve Johnson. All those guys can make plays.
Then you have Marshawn Lynch running the rock, with an excellent change of pace back in Fred Jackson.
You get a good FB in there, a better center, and this is a good offense!
We don't need to draft offensive superheros, we just need to improve our run blocking with a new center, and a better scheme and a true FB.
Shore up the defense and some of our schemes and we have a good playoff calibur team.
Brian Orakpo, Defensive End.
6' 3'' 255 lb
you guys want a pass rush, well he'll bring it to our D line.
In the second round we can get a starting quality LB (however, I have a REAL good feeling about Alvin Bowen. His rookie year cut short before the season, but the guy is a monster. http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/draft/584519)
I wouldnt be suprised if Bowen was our starting "Sam" backer next season. (He needs to add muscle this off season.)
So if We are comfortable with Bowen, or go after a FA LB, I see us going DT in round 2.
I love Kyle Williams. He has my High School number (95) and he plays my position (DL) but I think we need a dominate space eater to compliment Stroud and bully the opponent's o-line.
In the second round, Vince Oghobaase (Duke) may be available. He is probably the 3rd-4th best DT in the draft. If we can get him we should.
Schobel Oghobaase Stroud Orakpo
If that Front 4 doesn't get pressure on the QB, I don't know what we could do.
Oghobaase is 6-6 300 lbs and has pretty good speed. He is more that just a run stuffer, he can get good pressure on the QB.
Man if we could get these guys, I'd already call it a day! but, lets move on.
You really think that 3 centers will be taken before we pick in the third? unlikely. Centers can be taken in later rounds, however we have such a pressing need that we should and probably will use one of our first 3-4 picks on one.
If we can get two playmakers in the first and second like Oghobaase or Orakpo, Then we should get one of the top 3 centers in the 3rd.
We shouldnt take Alex Mack in the first. This team has some really pressing needs on defense, and good centers can be found later.
In the second or third, Johnathan Luigs (Arkansas) or Antoine Caldwell (Alabama) should still be available.
Gettin a top 3 player at their position in the 3rd would be great.
In the 4th, I like taking a depth LB. There will be several available. All good pickings. My favorite would be Mortty Ivy from West Virginia.
We are pretty much drafting the best available from here on out, and to be honest I think a couple FA aquisitions will be made, so we wont have too many needs come draft day.
Lets review my mock so far.
1. Brian Orakpo DE
2. Vince Oghobaase DT
3. Antoine Caldwell C
4. Mortty Ivy LB
Now with the 5th pick, I think we look towards a solid backup QB project.
5. You aren't going to believe it but, *deep breath* Heisman candidate Graham Harrell from Texas Tech. I believe he will drop this far. and he will be a career backup, unless he has something that most tech QBs dont have when they are out of the system. Say hello to my 5th round pick, mr heisman hopeful Graham Harrell! Crazy huh?
6. Rashawn Jackson FB, Virginia.
We need a real FB to help spring Lynch.
7. Louis Vasquez OG Texas Tech
Depth pick for our o-line.
So, let me know what you think. Here is my first mock draft on these boards. Go Bills.
1. Brian Orakpo DE
2. Vince Oghobaase DT
3. Antoine Caldwell C
4. Mortty Ivy LB
5. Graham Harrell QB
6. Rashawn Jackson FB
7. Louis Vasquez OG
I'm really interested in what DraftBoy thinks!
EDIT: Oh, and btw, some of you may be wondering why I didnt choose a single offensive "playmaker"
Because we don't really need one. If Edwards is the QB of the future, all he really needs is a better o-line. Look at the starters on Offense:
Trent Edwards throwing to Lee Evans, James Hardy, Josh Reed, Roscoe Parrish and my personal favorite, Steve Johnson. All those guys can make plays.
Then you have Marshawn Lynch running the rock, with an excellent change of pace back in Fred Jackson.
You get a good FB in there, a better center, and this is a good offense!
We don't need to draft offensive superheros, we just need to improve our run blocking with a new center, and a better scheme and a true FB.
Shore up the defense and some of our schemes and we have a good playoff calibur team.
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