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I know, every year in the offseason several fans wish we would trade down for more draft picks, in order to build a solid foundation, much like the Patriots have done with their several draft picks. The reason I started this thread is to ask a question...With Buddy Nix as GM, is this season more likely than the previous to make trades for draft picks, with Nix believing he can build a solid team faster through the draft? I know he is known for his drafting talent, so it seems to me that it would be a lot more likely to see us trading down or trading players for picks. What do you guys think?
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I would be all for it, however I have ZERO confidence that Nix and our scouts could use the extra picks wisely. -
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I think it's a good thought... whereas our old regimes would just take who they wanted where they were picking (see: Whitner, Donte) or trade up to reach on a guy (see:McCargo, John; Losman, JP), Nix may be willing to trade down if he doesn't like who he sees.Comment
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I think that rather than trade down, we might see some players who don't fit any new defensive alignment being planned or new offensive approach being considered getting trade.
The failure to get a CBA in place will mean there are slim pickings in Free Agency.
Therefore the prospect of getting someone like Donte Whitner for a 3rd (he'd be in his final year under contract) K Williams who may not fit a 3-4 or even a 4-3 calling for bigger DTs for a 4th and maybe Lynch for a low 3rd or high 4th may occur.Comment
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Why? What is there in Nix's almost 50 years of coaching, scouting, and pro personnel/ college scouting/assistant GM front office duties that leads you to have ZERO confidence?Originally posted by jae1986Should have known, way back in 1960 when we drafted Richie Lucas Number 1, that this would be a long, hard ride. But who could have known it would be THIS bad?
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Hey, I moved this into the Scouting Zone
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anyone else have any insight on this? I'd like to hear more opinions on the matter. Thanks!Comment
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I think its a bad idea, we really need to land a franchise player and for the first time in a few drafts we have a clear chance to do that. Whether that's a franchise QB, LT or MLB remains to be seen but at least somebody will get taken who will gives the Bills some identity nationally as well as regionally. Right now you look at our team and you say our marquee player is................Brian Moorman?
I dont want to trade down but if a sweet deal comes along, Im not sure I could pass on it either.COMING SOON...
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Weve picked twice in the 1st round, 5 out of the last 6 years I believe and most of that was by trades.Originally posted by ZAZusmc03
Considering Nix's comment on building through the draft, Id say we are more likely than most to make trades... but that's just an opinion.
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Ignoring Nix's scouting track record?Originally posted by jae1986
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Picking in the top 10 doesn't guarantee a franchise player.Originally posted by DraftBoy
Moving back usually lands an extra 2nd or 3rd, especially considering the value of the #9 pick. Yeah we have big needs, but we have a lot of them, so multiple picks in the first 3 rounds is likely considering what Nix has said about building a team.
I won't be shocked when we start moving players for picks either.Comment
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Originally posted by ZAZusmc03
interesting thought however... something else to consider.
we should investigate the possibility of trading up into 3rd with Tampa, and snatching Bradford. The more i look at the draft, the more i'm convinced he's not only the best QB in it, but he'll probably be good enough to justify the trade up. Worse, i don't think he gets past Washington (no.4) in April.
Hell he might not get past no.1 (St.L) as it will be hard to sell to St.L fans a 4th DL player in round 1 in 5 years; i don't care how good Suh is, tying up 200 million (total) and 40+ mil (annual) in your d-line is just crazy, especially since they have holes everywhere in their lineup; you just can't put 1/3rd of your cap in one position.Last edited by Ingtar33; 02-05-2010, 03:59 AM.My wife told me that if I had a dollar for every girl who found me unattractive, girls would find me VERY attractive.
MY WIFE SAID THAT!!!Comment
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I haven't gone there until now. But, I can see this as a real scenario. Gailey will want his guy and he will want him as soon as possible. To me, Bradford is the most sure thing in this draft at QB. And, his injury may have some balk in the first few picks. Add in that I don't think it likely he will slide by some of the teams ahead of us... Theres enough reasoning to move up that I could see that happen.Originally posted by Ingtar33
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I'd rather trade completely out of the first round then take a QB at #9 this year.YardRat Wall of Fame
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I can completely understand that take.Originally posted by YardRat
Note that I never said thats the only thing I think we should do. Just that I could see us doing it. I could come around to moving up, or down, or staying. I think it should be based on what the best move is based on what we need and where the value lies in each round.
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