We have not had franchise qb since jimbo

[Billsouth]

We have not picked this high since Bruce was drafted in 1985. Before u start arguing for a defensive lineman remember we already picked jumbo and he was getting ready to cone back to the NFL. If there is a franchise qb available at 3 we muSt take him. It is easier to build a def. and off.line than get a franchise qb. Locker is intriguing as he would have been number 1 overall last year had he come out. If he is the real deal we must pick him. Same for newton. This franchise needs to be energized and nothing does that like drafting a qb in the 1st round.

[ServoBillieves]

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Wow. Whodda thunk it.

[YardRat]

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Couldn't disagree more.

[Buffalo Thriller]

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This is a QB driven league boys.

[NOT THE DUDE...]

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if they go qb its going to be luck or newton... i like mallett too, but his value is around 8-15.... its risky but it would be very exciting. marcell dareus and nick fairley are the easy picks, picking newton is risky and would set the franchise back at least 4 years if he fails. hmmmmm idk

[BillsWin]

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Luck is the ONLY quarterback worthy of a top three pick and the only way we can get him is if Harbaugh gets a job other than Carolina, Luck comes out and Carolina decides to stick with Clausen.

Those are all big IFs.

Cam Newton is NOT a top three pick and at this point Mallet isn't considered one either.

As much as I agree that franchise QB is the biggest priority, defense at three is not only the safe pick but it is the smart pick unless Luck falls in our laps.

There should be good QB value in the second round this year and we pick high in that round. It's almost like a second first rounder.

[Joe Fo Sho]

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Wait...we haven't???

[Prov401]

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Luck is the ONLY quarterback worthy of a top three pick and the only way we can get him is if Harbaugh gets a job other than Carolina, Luck comes out and Carolina decides to stick with Clausen.

Those are all big IFs.

Cam Newton is NOT a top three pick and at this point Mallet isn't considered one either.

As much as I agree that franchise QB is the biggest priority, defense at three is not only the safe pick but it is the smart pick unless Luck falls in our laps.

There should be good QB value in the second round this year and we pick high in that round. It's almost like a second first rounder.

Why is Newton, (Heisman trophy winner, 6'6 250lbs, top college athlete) 'NOT' worthy of a top 3 pick?

[NOT THE DUDE...]

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Why is Newton, (Heisman trophy winner, 6'6 250lbs, top college athlete) 'NOT' worthy of a top 3 pick?

its just risky with the character issues and being a 1 year wonder... also intellect is critical...not sure how smart he is...

[Prov401]

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its just risky with the character issues and being a 1 year wonder... also intellect is critical...not sure how smart he is...

Any QB is risky. Personally, I don't see all this hype about Luck at all. I've seen quite a few of his games this year, and he looks like an alright QB, but in no way do I see him competing with the likes of Manning, Brady, Brees etc. I'm not on the Luck wagon what-so-ever. Newton is a football player. He wins. He's clutch. He's athletic. Teams will have to game plan around a guy like Newton, who has proven he can throw if teams decide to take him out of the run game.

Either way, this taking the QB thing like everybody wants around here, will be a risk.

I'm hoping these guys don't p***y out like last year's class and actually attend the combine.

[BillsWin]

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So Matt Leinhart and Troy Smith, two Heisman winners recently, have proven top three worthiness? Throw Vince young in too. College success doesn't equal NFL success. Newton may turn out to be Peyton Manning 2.0, but with character and decision issues and a lack of body of work beyond one season are factors to consider.

[Prov401]

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So Matt Leinhart and Troy Smith, two Heisman winners recently, have proven top three worthiness? Throw Vince young in too. College success doesn't equal NFL success. Newton may turn out to be Peyton Manning 2.0, but with character and decision issues and a lack of body of work beyond one season are factors to consider.

Matt Leinart and Troy Smith aren't half the athlete Newton is.

And last I checked Vince Young is 30-17 as a starter in the NFL. I'd say that's pretty successful.

Taking a QB is going to be risky regardless of character issues. Newton will be a top 5 pick in the draft, and I'm betting Buffalo is going to seriously consider taking him.

[The King]

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Matt Leinart and Troy Smith aren't half the athlete Newton is.

And last I checked Vince Young is 30-17 as a starter in the NFL. I'd say that's pretty successful.

Taking a QB is going to be risky regardless of character issues. Newton will be a top 5 pick in the draft, and I'm betting Buffalo is going to seriously consider taking him.

Wasnt Russell a great athlete too?

[EricStratton]

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I wonder why people question Cam newtons intelligence?

[BidsJr]

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I wonder why people question Cam newtons intelligence?

Because he is from Georgia of course!

And you know how people from Georgia love Fried Chicken!