A top defense vs A first rd QB

**BertSquirtgum** · 03-07-2011, 11:25 PM

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fitz is the next johnny unitas. the bills need to go defense the first 4 rounds of the draft.

**Prov401** · 03-08-2011, 12:03 AM

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Defense wins titles. I'm not too crazy about any of the QB's in this draft. Fitz had a good year last year, and I believe will be better next year. I'm not saying he's our franchise savior, but he's got heart, brains, and toughness. We haven't seen that in a long time. Our defense is further behind than our QB play. We need to draft a player that is going to start from day one, and be a pro bowler throughout his career. A top 3 pick should net us that if we play it right. If we go QB, we're going to watch another first round pick not make an impact his rookie season for about the tenth year straight. Dareus, Peterson, or Bowers, I'm begging ya Nix.

**Extremebillsfan247** · 03-08-2011, 12:05 AM

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What that says is that it really doesn't matter what comes first, you need both to get to the top in the NFL. Teams with exposed defenses(Colts, Patriots, Chiefs, Saints) usually don't go very far in the post season even with elite QBs like Manning, or Brady etc. Teams with great defenses, but exposed offenses(Ravens) will get to the post season a lot but will fail to beat the teams that are more balanced. Balance is what any team striving to be a top team needs. Without it you may get to a post season, but it will rarely if ever lead to a Super Bowl ring in the end. JMO

**FlyingDutchman** · 03-08-2011, 12:16 AM

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To me its an easy decision. Last year there were 9 games where 30 points or more were scored on us...9...thats a joke...dead last against the rush....DEAD LAST...to me its obvious what the number one glaring hole is, and this is a perfect draft to address it with the prospects available

Im not the biggest Fitz fan in the world but last year he proved to me that he is capable. Hes not taking us to the Super Bowl but hes serviceable for now. There is serious questions about each QB prospect coming out in the draft, yet the defensive line prospects seem strong. We have a glaring hole (DL) and promising prospects available versus somewhat of a problem (QB) with questionable prospects....I agree Fitz will not get us far, but neither will a defense that cant stop the ball and get off the field...Its a no brainer we address the Defensive front 7 with the 3rd pick imo

**Joe Fo Sho** · 03-08-2011, 12:20 AM

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The thing is, no one really knows who in this draft is going to excel in the NFL.

Let's say Peyton Manning, Julius Peppers, and Ray Lewis are in this draft. I would draft Manning, followed by Lewis then Peppers. But if only one of them are in this years draft, you have to take that player. I'm not qualified enough to say any of these rookies are going to be great, I just hope we draft the player that is going to have the most impact on this team.

**Night Train** · 03-08-2011, 05:00 AM

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The key, when was the QB brought in ?

When the D sucked and the overall team was bad... or after the D was built up, in order to give him a chance to stay in games ?

**X-Era** · 03-08-2011, 05:55 AM

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Originally posted by Prov401

Defense wins titles. I'm not too crazy about any of the QB's in this draft. Fitz had a good year last year, and I believe will be better next year. I'm not saying he's our franchise savior, but he's got heart, brains, and toughness. We haven't seen that in a long time. Our defense is further behind than our QB play. We need to draft a player that is going to start from day one, and be a pro bowler throughout his career. A top 3 pick should net us that if we play it right. If we go QB, we're going to watch another first round pick not make an impact his rookie season for about the tenth year straight. Dareus, Peterson, or Bowers, I'm begging ya Nix.

Except for this year?

**THE END OF ALL DAYS** · 03-08-2011, 05:55 AM

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which came first.... chicken or the egg

which do we need first d or qb

same questions

**X-Era** · 03-08-2011, 06:00 AM

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Originally posted by Why so Serious?

which came first.... chicken or the egg

which do we need first d or qb

same questions

Why don't we just get both? One 1st round pick won't put the defense in the top 5. If the Bills think they are drafting a franchise QB at 3, get him. And then make a heavy investment on the defense from FA and the rest of the draft.

**jamze132** · 03-08-2011, 06:12 AM

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I'm still not completely sold on Gabbert or Newton. But I am sold on Bowers, Fairely, and Miller. It's a tough call and I don't envy Nix and Co. for having a huge decision. Nix and Gailey know they have to absolutely nail this draft considering the high pick we have.

I think I am leaning on taking the BPA on defense in RD1 and then maybe taking a stab at Stazni in the 2nd if someone late in the first doesn't take him. If Carolina passes on a QB in RD 1, they might be thinking Stazni in RD 2 as well.

**BuffaloBlakely14** · 03-08-2011, 06:15 AM

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Originally posted by X-Era

Why don't we just get both? One 1st round pick won't put the defense in the top 5. If the Bills think they are drafting a franchise QB at 3, get him. And then make a heavy investment on the defense from FA and the rest of the draft.

I'm not 100% sold on any of the first round QB's this year, but this is one of the smartest quotes out there.

I love how people think that 1 first round pick will make the entire D. I am a very big proponent of Peterson or Miller at #3 but that is because I think that they are actually difference makers. I also would not be upset with Dareus. But if the Bills think that Gabbert or Newton has what it takes for the next decade, then there is no choice in my opinion.

**alohabillsfan** · 03-08-2011, 08:19 AM

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I would be happy with the Bills selecting defense with their first 4 picks. something like...

DE
ILB
CB
NT
SS/ILB

**mikemac2001** · 03-08-2011, 08:29 AM

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Originally posted by BuffaloBlakely14

I'm not 100% sold on any of the first round QB's this year, but this is one of the smartest quotes out there.

I love how people think that 1 first round pick will make the entire D. I am a very big proponent of Peterson or Miller at #3 but that is because I think that they are actually difference makers. I also would not be upset with Dareus. But if the Bills think that Gabbert or Newton has what it takes for the next decade, then there is no choice in my opinion.

And this is the big question

If they are sold on a qb and draft them then you gotta look at it as a positive

I don't like newton or gabbert but I also see why they might like them

But I believe the safer pick at 3 is defense

I think with a solid d we can still compete

We shouda coulda beat steelers bears ravens and chiefs all top 11 d's

Draft the player with the higher % to be a star right away with the 3rd pick

**alohabillsfan** · 03-08-2011, 08:33 AM

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Come on people, dont you want to build a defense that can do to Tom Brady what the Giants did to him in the superbowl! Screw offense!

A top defense vs A first rd QB

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