Pick-A-Day: 3. Buffalo Bills

[DraftBoy]

"With the 3rd pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills select..."

1. Carolina Panthers-QB Cam Newton
2. Denver Broncos-DT Marcel Dareus
3 Buffalo Bills-ON THE CLOCK
4 Cincinnati Bengals
5 Arizona Cardinals
6 Cleveland Browns
7 San Francisco 49ers
8 Tennessee Titans
9 Dallas Cowboys
10 Washington Redskins
11 Houston Texans
12 Minnesota Vikings
13 Detroit Lions
14 St. Louis Rams
15 Miami Dolphins
16 Jacksonville Jaguars
17 New England Patriots (from Oakland Raiders)
18 San Diego Chargers
19 New York Giants
20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
21 Kansas City Chiefs
22 Indianapolis Colts
23 Philadelphia Eagles
24 New Orleans Saints
25 Seattle Seahawks
26 Baltimore Ravens
27 Atlanta Falcons
28 New England Patriots
29 Chicago Bears
30 New York Jets
31 Pittsburgh Steelers
32 Green Bay Packers

[DraftBoy]

This should be interesting...

[buffalobillsfan95]

Mark ingram

[The King]

It's a toss up to me between Fairley and Von Miller

[Dr. Lecter]

Stupid Broncos.

Von Miller.

[thejosh213]

Von Miller

[ChristopherWalken]

Ugh. Fairley would be the more obvious choice if the Bills had the right system.......

Necessity = LB more than CB
Talent = Peterson>Von Miller

Ugh...Von Miller.

[patmoran2006]

I don't agree with this mock thus far.. I still think Carolina will end up taking Blaine Gabbert and Newton would be available in this spot, in which case I would take Cameron Jordan.

But playing by the rules-- Newton is already gone.. So in this scenario, my pick is Blaine Gabbert.

[Mr. Miyagi]

Though I would really like our very own Warren Sapp/Vince Wilfork type nasty D-lineman in Nick Fairley, he's more of a gamble.

Miller.

[Philagape]

Patrick Peterson, CB


(ideal scenario: trade down for Cameron Jordan)

[psubills62]

Peterson

[alohabillsfan]

Hehe, trade? LOL


Please....

Pretty please....


Peterson or Miller....

Crap....


Von Miller God I hope he is not a bust.

[clumping platelets]

Peterson :nod:

[Pinkerton Security]

Hmm idk...this is a tough one. I think either Miller or Bowers, but I'll go with Miller.

[Novacane]

Peterson

[Bills Juggernaut]

BPA..... Peterson.

[don137]

I don't agree with this mock thus far.. I still think Carolina will end up taking Blaine Gabbert and Newton would be available in this spot, in which case I would take Cameron Jordan.

But playing by the rules-- Newton is already gone.. So in this scenario, my pick is Blaine Gabbert.

I agree completely with you regarding Gabbert going to Carolina. Rivera just gushed about Gabbert and only spoke high of Newton. I think if they go QB it will be Gabbert.

Based on who is there I would say the Bills go with Miller. Miller will make everyone around him look better. From what I hear Miller looks like another Derrick Thomas.

[THRILLHO]

All aboard the Blaine train!

[bigbub2352]

patrick peterson...ugh

[Aero II]

Peterson

[BidsJr]

Gabbert

[better days]

Miller Time

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

Peterson

Dark Horse - Tyrone Smith, T, USC

[TacklingDummy]

Peterson

[TacklingDummy]

in which case I would take Cameron Jordan.

That would be the perfect Buffalo reach at #3. The perfect example of 10+ years of crap drafts.

[djjimkelly]

gabbert i would take dareus but hes gone so its gabbert

[Mindbender]

Peterson.

Can't believe I typed that.

[EDS]

Bowers, and I move to a 4-3.

[Ginger Vitis]

Patrick Peterson

[Ed]

I don't feel confident with any selection in this scenario, but I'll go with:

Bowers

If the Bills did end up taking Von Miller, wouldn't he be playing the same exact position as Merriman?

[DraftBoy]

I don't feel confident with any selection in this scenario, but I'll go with:

Bowers

If the Bills did end up taking Von Miller, wouldn't he be playing the same exact position as Merriman?

Or making Moats sit.

[DraftBoy]

Btw people's disdain for this scenario is quite amusing. Not more than a month ago many were talking about all the options we had at 3 and how deep and great this draft was talent wise.

[NOT THE DUDE...]

gabbert

[Ed]

Or making Moats sit.
Yeah I guess so. That's why I don't like the idea of taking Miller. Plus, he just looks small to me.

[Extremebillsfan247]

Now since this is about who I think they will choose as opposed to who I'd like them to pick at 3, I think they are going to roll the dice on Cam Newton. I'm about 99% sure of that.

[Dr. Lecter]

Yeah I guess so. That's why I don't like the idea of taking Miller. Plus, he just looks small to me.
Why?

What has Moats done?

He might be the most overrated player on the team by the fans.

[DraftBoy]

Why?

What has Moats done?

He might be the most overrated player on the team by the fans.

The question to ask though is has he done more or less than a rookie coming in? At least we know he can get some pressure on the QB. We have no idea what Miller would do.

[Dr. Lecter]

The question to ask though is has he done more or less than a rookie coming in? At least we know he can get some pressure on the QB. We have no idea what Miller would do.
You can say that about any rookie.

Why draft Dareus? We don't know that he will be better than Edwards or Carrington.

Peterson? Maybe he won't be better than Florence, McGee or McKelvin.

[Ed]

Why?

What has Moats done?

He might be the most overrated player on the team by the fans.
I thought he came on strong in the second half of the season and seemed to have a knack for making plays. For a rookie I thought he played great and could grow into a really nice player.

If they think Von Miller is going to be a super special player then fine, but I just think there are better prospects and other positions I would like to see upgraded before replacing Moats.

[hammerbillsfan]

Peterson

[DrGraves]

fairley

[DraftBoy]

You can say that about any rookie.

Why draft Dareus? We don't know that he will be better than Edwards or Carrington.

Peterson? Maybe he won't be better than Florence, McGee or McKelvin.

I agree, you know that. Simply playing devil's advocate.

[Dr. Lecter]

I agree, you know that. Simply playing devil's advocate.
Of course you should agree - I am always correct.

[DraftBoy]

Of course you should agree - I am always correct.

Cough*bull*****Cough

[THATHURMANATOR]

Von MIller is a little Minature.

Gabbert, Fairley, Peterson.

[Mski]

Peterson

[Dr. Lecter]

Cough*bull*****Cough
I was channeling my inner DraftBoy or Op.

[whkfc]

Gabbert for puposes of this exercise. On April 28th I believr Cam Newton will be a Buffalo Bill.

[better days]

Btw people's disdain for this scenario is quite amusing. Not more than a month ago many were talking about all the options we had at 3 and how deep and great this draft was talent wise.

I still think that & have said all along I would love to see the Bills trade down.

[better days]

The question to ask though is has he done more or less than a rookie coming in? At least we know he can get some pressure on the QB. We have no idea what Miller would do.

After coaching him at the Sr. Bowl, I think Chan has a pretty good idea what Miller would do.

[DraftBoy]

After coaching him at the Sr. Bowl, I think Chan has a pretty good idea what Miller would do.

Not really. What he can do in a exhibition game against fellow collegiate players is not going to give you a much better idea of what he will be like week 15 in the NFL.

[elltrain22]

They should take Fairley, but I think they're gonna take Peterson

[Mr. Miyagi]

I change my vote to Fairley.

[Ingtar33]

Btw people's disdain for this scenario is quite amusing. Not more than a month ago many were talking about all the options we had at 3 and how deep and great this draft was talent wise.

this draft is pretty freaking shallow for elite talent.

Darius, Peterson and maybe AJ Green are about it. I'll never take a CB at 3, i'd turn in my fan card if they go WR, and Darius is gone. My choice would be a trade down... as the Cards need a QB desperately; and with Cinci's issues with Palmer, need to jump them...

Trade Down with Arizona.


if this option isn't available then my choice is Von Miller

[cookie G]

If Bowers' knee checks out OK, its him. And it isn't that close.

[HAMMER]

They have flat out told us that it will be one of the QB's, in this scenario it's Gabbert.

[blln4lyf]

Miller

[kingJofNYC]

Peterson.

Kind of want Von Miller, but Peterson seems like a sure thing.

[better days]

Not really. What he can do in a exhibition game against fellow collegiate players is not going to give you a much better idea of what he will be like week 15 in the NFL.

Well how do you know about ANY College player? Chan has said Coaching the Sr. Bowl was a great tool to get to know those guys better than would otherwise be possible.

[Blacksheep71]

Peterson

If we take a QB from Newton/Gabbert it will be 5 more years of losses and then the LA Bills

[Ed]

this draft is pretty freaking shallow for elite talent.

Darius, Peterson and maybe AJ Green are about it. I'll never take a CB at 3, i'd turn in my fan card if they go WR, and Darius is gone. My choice would be a trade down... as the Cards need a QB desperately; and with Cinci's issues with Palmer, need to jump them...

Trade Down with Arizona.


if this option isn't available then my choice is Von Miller
Do you think Bowers has a chance of being elite?

[mightysimi]

Peterson

[SabreEleven]

Trade down and get someone's #1 for next year.

[ServoBillieves]

Peterson, and stop saying trade down, it won't freaking happen.

[tampabay25690]

Patrick Peterson the best player in the draft............

[Yasgur's Farm]

Gabbert

[stuckincincy]

Trade down - the h*ll with that value chart - and grab a couple of the top OL prospects.

I'm pretty tired of the Bils's definition of LT and RT...Left Turnstile and Right Turnstile. They have Woods and Levitre to build something on.

After that, some decent-sized front 7 players.

Here's the LB corps the Bills started for several years:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_CAs3q7G48

[Prov401]

Peterson.

[YardRat]

Von Miller.

[Ebenezer]

third in the draft and the bills get to pick a CB....:ill:

[SquishDaFish]

Gabbert

[Slim]

Gabbert

[better days]

Patrick Peterson the best player in the draft............

I was just listening to ESPN 1st draft with Kiper & McShay. McShay has Peterson as the 3rd best player in the draft behind Miller.

Both Kiper & McShay have Peterson going #7 to the 49ers unless some team jumps in front of them.

[The Jokeman]

They should take Fairley, but I think they're gonna take Peterson
I agree with this.

[jpdex12]

peterson

[DraftBoy]

I change my vote to Fairley.

No changing votes.

[DraftBoy]

Well how do you know about ANY College player? Chan has said Coaching the Sr. Bowl was a great tool to get to know those guys better than would otherwise be possible.

Chan can say anything he wants, however basing what a guy does in an exhibition game and saying that it means he'll translate well is not logical. Its basically a glorified practice or scrimmage.

Its good to see who responds well and can be coached but it doesnt tell you a whole bunch eval wise.

[DraftBoy]

this draft is pretty freaking shallow for elite talent.

Darius, Peterson and maybe AJ Green are about it. I'll never take a CB at 3, i'd turn in my fan card if they go WR, and Darius is gone. My choice would be a trade down... as the Cards need a QB desperately; and with Cinci's issues with Palmer, need to jump them...

Trade Down with Arizona.


if this option isn't available then my choice is Von Miller

Its shallow all over, after Round 3 a lot of the good-mediocre talent is gone as well. Dont get me wrong some positions (WR) seem pretty deep, but most of the others are really thin.

[DraftBoy]

My pick is for Jordan btw, I was withholding it in case of a tie.

[DraftBoy]

With the 3rd pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills select CB Patrick Peterson, LSU!

Vote Totals:
Peterson-20
Gabbert-13
Miller-11
Bowers-3
Fairley-1
Jordan-1

*****es/Complaints about how bad this scenario is for us; 37

[ublinkwescore]

If Dareus is gone, and we think we can pull it off, I'd say trade down and try for Gabbert at a lower spot.

[Novacane]

If Dareus is gone, and we think we can pull it off, I'd say trade down and try for Gabbert at a lower spot.


If they wanted him they'd have to take him at 3. He'll be gone in pick 4 or 5 if we didn't take him.

[psubills62]

With the 3rd pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills select CB Patrick Peterson, LSU!

Vote Totals:
Peterson-20
Gabbert-13
Miller-11
Bowers-3
Fairley-1
Jordan-1

*****es/Complaints about how bad this scenario is for us; 37
So you'd want Cameron Jordan in this situation? Interesting.

[Ingtar33]

hell i'd rather they just not turn in their pick over and letting teams behind them jump them, over taking Peterson.

[Blacksheep71]

As I've said previously, I personally think that not only is Patrick Peterson the best player available, he is also filling a NEED !!

With McGee often injured, Florence and Youboty free agents, do we really want to start Corner opposite McKelvin?

Outside of Dareus, no DL is worth the No3.

We also have with No34 and No68 the opportunity to climb as high as No20 on the draft value board - possibilities of Jordan, Heyward or Wilkerson here.

Peterson and one from Jordan, Heyward, Wilkerson would be a fantastic first day, even if we then wait until Day3 for the rest of our draft.

[Michael82]

I know this is already done, but I'm going to take....

QB Blaine Gabbert, Missouri

[SABURZFAN]

Peterson


this guy would be a Day 1 starter at CB and an upgrade to the ST.

[better days]

As I've said previously, I personally think that not only is Patrick Peterson the best player available, he is also filling a NEED !!

With McGee often injured, Florence and Youboty free agents, do we really want to start Corner opposite McKelvin?

Outside of Dareus, no DL is worth the No3.

We also have with No34 and No68 the opportunity to climb as high as No20 on the draft value board - possibilities of Jordan, Heyward or Wilkerson here.

Peterson and one from Jordan, Heyward, Wilkerson would be a fantastic first day, even if we then wait until Day3 for the rest of our draft.

Well, Todd McShay for one has Miller rated as a better player than Peterson & Miller fills a much greater need. If Dareus is gone, Miller should be the pick. I would still rather see the Bills trade down if possible.