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Buffalo Bills
In Buddy Nix’s first year as general manager, the Bills could be criticized from outsiders for reaching. But C.J. Spiller(notes) was not expected to last another pick and NT Torell Troup had increased value with a run on strong pluggers in the second round. Both can be expected to make immediate impacts at critical positions on each side of the ball, not to mention the impact Spiller could have on special teams. Like Troup, Alex Carrington(notes) also could provide a key piece to the Bills’ new “30” front. In the last three rounds, the Bills added solid depth with the selection of five developmental-type prospects. Marcus Easley(notes) has upside. Ed Wang(notes) is a functional backup. Arthur Moats(notes) and Danny Batten(notes) are developmental, small-school hybrid rushers. Levi Brown may turn out to be a steal in the seventh. And Kyle Calloway(notes) could turn out to be a solid pickup. All nine picks stand a chance to make the roster, and the first three picks should start readily. Landing a difference maker and Pro Bowl-caliber talent like Spiller was a plus.
Grade: B-plus...........
Buffalo Bills
In Buddy Nix’s first year as general manager, the Bills could be criticized from outsiders for reaching. But C.J. Spiller(notes) was not expected to last another pick and NT Torell Troup had increased value with a run on strong pluggers in the second round. Both can be expected to make immediate impacts at critical positions on each side of the ball, not to mention the impact Spiller could have on special teams. Like Troup, Alex Carrington(notes) also could provide a key piece to the Bills’ new “30” front. In the last three rounds, the Bills added solid depth with the selection of five developmental-type prospects. Marcus Easley(notes) has upside. Ed Wang(notes) is a functional backup. Arthur Moats(notes) and Danny Batten(notes) are developmental, small-school hybrid rushers. Levi Brown may turn out to be a steal in the seventh. And Kyle Calloway(notes) could turn out to be a solid pickup. All nine picks stand a chance to make the roster, and the first three picks should start readily. Landing a difference maker and Pro Bowl-caliber talent like Spiller was a plus.
Grade: B-plus...........
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