Perloff's Mock: Gabbert #1 overall

[Jeff1220]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/andrew_perloff/01/20/2011-nfl-mock-draft/index.html?eref=sihp

Is this guy smoking something or what? On the bright side. the Bills get Fairley in this scenario:

3. Buffalo Bills -- Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
The Bills ranked last in the NFL in rush defense and getting tough in the middle will be their No. 1 priority. They could very well have a shot at Fairley despite the chatter he could go No. 1 overall. That's post-BCS title game euphoria, combined with appreciation of DT Ndamukong Suh and how he transformed the Lions defense. Fairley is great, but Suh appears to be a once-a-decade type player. A defensive tackle hasn't gone No. 1 overall since Dan "Big Daddy" Wilkinson in 1994.

[Mr. Miyagi]

Re: Perloff's Mock: Gabbert #1 overall

Not happening with Gabbert.

[DraftBoy]

Re: Perloff's Mock: Gabbert #1 overall

If it comes for SI regarding the draft only trust Tony Pauline's stuff.

[TacklingDummy]

Re: Perloff's Mock: Gabbert #1 overall

Luck screwed the Bills out of Fairley. I hope Luck plays like crap next year.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

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This wouldn't shock me.

[EDS]

Re: Perloff's Mock: Gabbert #1 overall

Luck screwed the Bills out of Fairley. I hope Luck plays like crap next year.

I expect San Fran to do everything in their power to lose as many games as possible to put them in position for Harbaugh to reunite with Luck at the top of next years draft.

[don137]

Re: Perloff's Mock: Gabbert #1 overall

Luck screwed the Bills out of Fairley. I hope Luck plays like crap next year.

I agree Luck staying in school hurt the Bills since they have the same needs as Buffalo. When it happened I remember many on this site laughing at Carolina for him staying in school but some cannot see the forest through the trees and realize that it could prevent Buffalo management getting the guy they covet since Carolina could take him whoever that may be.

[madness]

Re: Perloff's Mock: Gabbert #1 overall

I expect San Fran to do everything in their power to lose as many games as possible to put them in position for Harbaugh to reunite with Luck at the top of next years draft.

My neighbor and I were discussing that and I told him the same thing. Best move would be for his team to gut the roster and trade away anybody of value over 25.

[HAMMER]

Re: Perloff's Mock: Gabbert #1 overall

My neighbor and I were discussing that and I told him the same thing. Best move would be for his team to gut the roster and trade away anybody of value over 25.

Not going to happen.

[Extremebillsfan247]

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lol Gabbert is not going #1 overall. He will be lucky to crack the top 10 let alone the first overall. It's a bad year to be a QB in this draft.

[better days]

Re: Perloff's Mock: Gabbert #1 overall

lol Gabbert is not going #1 overall. He will be lucky to crack the top 10 let alone the first overall. It's a bad year to be a QB in this draft.

Actually it is a good year to be a QB in the draft. Looks like it is a bad year to need a QB in the draft.

[Extremebillsfan247]

Re: Perloff's Mock: Gabbert #1 overall

Actually it is a good year to be a QB in the draft. Looks like it is a bad year to need a QB in the draft.

Right, thanks for the correction.

[Ingtar33]

Re: Perloff's Mock: Gabbert #1 overall

Gabbert probably won't make it past AZ at pick 5

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: Perloff's Mock: Gabbert #1 overall

Gabbert probably won't make it past AZ at pick 5

So then why is he so wrong for the Bills?

[Ingtar33]

Re: Perloff's Mock: Gabbert #1 overall

So then why is he so wrong for the Bills?

you are confusing 2 concepts.

1) value

2) predicted draft position


I think Gabbert is a 2nd round value at best. this means i am not particularly high on him making the transition to the nfl. He DOES look like a glorified version of trent edwards.

HOWEVER-

QBs are always overdrafted. this is how guys like Alex and Akili Smith or Russell go 1st overall.

Looking at the draft this year, there are 3 teams in the top 5 who need a QB, 1 of those teams has no viable option at QB, and no one on their roster who can play the position, or who might play it in the future (cards)... 2 if you have no hope for jimmy clausen (panthers).

Unlike the Panters and the Cards... the Bills have an option at QB (your opinion may vary on how much of an option Fitz is)...

Throw in only two QBs even look like early 2nd rounders (Newton and Gabbert) and you could see both guys gone before pick 5...

that said, i think the class is so weak this year, it will be very likely that only one of them will go in the top 5. it's just a matter of averages. I think Gabbert is the slightly better QB prospect, so it's my guess he won't make it past pick 5


-that said-

If you want the bills to have the best QB in the draft you'll have a pretty fair chance at him at pick 3. i just don't think that the "best qb in the draft" in 2011 is worth passing up a player at a far greater need position who not only is a better prospect but who might help our front 7 or oline... hell i'm not even sure i'd be happy with one of those QBs at our pick in round 2; as i'm reasonably certain we could get a better player at another position of need this year.