Be The GM

[DraftBoy]

Round 1:
1. Carolina - Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
2. Denver - Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama
3. Buffalo - Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
4. Cincinnati - AJ Green, WR, Georgia
5. Arizona - Von Miller, LB, Texas AM
6. Cleveland - Da’Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
7. San Francisco - Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
8. Tennessee - Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
9. Dallas - Tyron Smith, OT, USC
10. Washington - Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
11. Houston - Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
12. Minnesota - Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina
13. Detroit - Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College
14. St. Louis - Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri
15. Miami - Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama
16. Jacksonville - Cameron Jordan, DE, California
17. New England(Oak) - Ryan Kerrigan, OLB, Purdue
18. San Diego - JJ Watt, DL, Wisconsin
19. NY Giants - Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois
20. Tampa Bay - Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
21. Kansas City - Mike Pouncey, C, Florida
22. Indianapolis - Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
23. Philadelphia - Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
24. New Orleans - Akeem Ayers, LB, UCLA
25. Seattle - Jake Locker, QB, Washington
26. Baltimore - Muhammad Wilkerson, DL, Temple
27. Atlanta - Justin Houston, DE, Georgia
28. New England - Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio St.
29. Chicago - Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin
30. NY Jets - Phil Taylor, NT, Baylor
31. Pittsburgh - Brandon Harris, CB, Miami
32. Green Bay - Brooks Reed, OLB, Arizona

Round 2:
33. New England (from Car) - Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi St.
34. Buffalo Bills-ON THE CLOCK

Pretty simple, you're up and you have taken Patrick Peterson already. You have no trade offers or interest in your pick so a trade down is NOT an option. So who do you select?

[DesertFox24]

Kyle Rudolph in this scenario.

[alohabillsfan]

Jabaal Sheard, DE/OLB

[Novacane]

First I want to kick BB in the nuts for taking the two guys I wanted with 28 and 33. Then I take Colin Kaepernick

[psubills62]

Probably Martez Wilson.

[DieHrdBillsFan23]

Martez Wilson ILB

[Buffalo Thriller]

If Gabbert goes 1, there is no way we pass on Newton.

[NOT THE DUDE...]

probably christian ballard...

[Mindbender]

Screw NE for taking Sherrod.

I'd go with Rudolph as well. Best TE in the draft.

[Johnny Bugmenot]

Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas.

[elltrain22]

Probably Martez Wilson.

[methos4ever]

Jabaal Sheard most likely, but Rudolph is intriguing...

[madness]

Hold on, I'm in a conference call making fun of Carolina and SF.

[DraftBoy]

If Gabbert goes 1, there is no way we pass on Newton.

Maybe but in this scenario we pass.

[EDS]

Stephen Paea or Marvin Austin

[Ginger Vitis]

Christian Ponder

[patmoran2006]

It would be between Rudolph (BPA) and need (Maybe Christian Ballard)

I'd take Rudolph because he's the BPA, argruably a need and eventually when FA starts I'd count on Nix being able to sign a stopgap to Alex Carrington at DE next to Dwan Edwards

[cookie G]

This is a trick question. I wouldn't be taking a db at 3 as a GM.

I'd have to fire the GM, which in this case would be me.

Then I wouldn't be able to pick at 2, because I just fired myself.

[CleveSteve]

The last thing you want in a 3-4 is a garbage end people can run over all day. Trust me. The last two guys until round 4 that can man that spot are Ballard and Bailey. Are they worth that pick? I don't think so, but you didn't pick one in the first and you're going to end up starting starting Lawrence Guy when you draft him in the fourth.

OTOH, in our site's interactive mock, all the good tackles (including Franklin, Carpenter, and Cannon) are gone by the end of the 2nd round.

Either way, Buffalo is in a really bad spot here for two positions of dire need. If you want a starter at either of those two positions, you kind of have to reach for one here or likely not get a starter at either position. That's a scary thought.

[CleveSteve]

I think I end up going with Ijalana or Cannon. There is so much value at ILB later in the draft (Matthews, McCarthy, Wright, Foster, Irving, Sheppard) that you don't really have the luxury of taking Wilson just because he's a few spots off his projected slot.

[DraftBoy]

This is a trick question. I wouldn't be taking a db at 3 as a GM.

I'd have to fire the GM, which in this case would be me.

Then I wouldn't be able to pick at 2, because I just fired myself.

We have a winner!

[Sportsuser101]

Without question in that scenario

Ryan Mallett QB Arkansas

Although I doubt he's still there

[Sportsuser101]

This is a trick question. I wouldn't be taking a db at 3 as a GM.

I'd have to fire the GM, which in this case would be me.

Then I wouldn't be able to pick at 2, because I just fired myself.

Peterson is the best player in the draft. Not like we have studs at corner. There solid but theres no studs there. Peterson is a playmaker who can shut people down. I think taking the BPA at #3 is the best situation. I hope Peterson is the guy.

[Bill Cody]

Derek Sherrod, OT Miss St

[DraftBoy]

Derek Sherrod, OT Miss St

Went the pick above you to New England.

[YardRat]

Martez Wilson, ILB.

Too easy.

[bocephuz]

Tough call between Kyle Rudolph and Stephen Paea.

Stephen Paea is the choice. Strong as a bull, good size, good fit for 3-4 end . Should immediately help the run D. ( I doubt he'll be around though)

[CleveSteve]

I don't think Paea's a good fit. How many starting 5Tech's in the NFL are under 6'2"?

[EDS]

I don't think Paea's a good fit. How many starting 5Tech's in the NFL are under 6'2"?

Taking Paea would be a precursor to moving to a 4-3 defense. This move likely makes sense for the Bills due to the dirth of linebacker talent on the roster, and it allows Kyle Williams, the Bills best defender, to play his natural position.

[CleveSteve]

Oh. I had no idea the Bills were going to a 4-3. (I'm not a Bills follower.)

[EDS]

Oh. I had no idea the Bills were going to a 4-3. (I'm not a Bills follower.)

They have stated that they will run a hybrid defense this season. That said, since this is a thread about us being the GM - my viewpoint is that we should move the a 4-3 which is why I proposed selecting Paea or Austin in round 2. I just feel it is a better fit for the talent on the roster.

[SABURZFAN]

i think they go BPA....


Kyle Rudolph- TE- Notre Dame

[CleveSteve]

Peterson and Rudolph are both very good players.

Are they going to really make an impact for the Bills next year? How many more games do the Bills win improving CB and TE?

[SABURZFAN]

Peterson and Rudolph are both very good players.

Are they going to really make an impact for the Bills next year? How many more games do the Bills win improving CB and TE?


i think Peterson not only becomes a Day 1 starter at CB but an effective weapon on the Special Teams. Rudolph wouldn't seem to have much competition at the TE spot and could possibly start as well.

as for wins, anybody can take their two favorites and probably get the same results.

[Bill Cody]

i think they go BPA....


Kyle Rudolph- TE- Notre Dame

I have a feeling Rudolph isn't going to be the only one with a red nose by the end of this draft. When you're a Bills fan the draft is like waking up Christmas morning to find your mom sold your presents to buy crack.

[CleveSteve]

Yeah, you're right. Peterson really would make an impact on 80% of teams in the NFL. I would be hesitant to use him in the return game, though, because he's got so much value on the field. I wouldn't want to risk him getting demolished by some gunner on a punt return.

Rudolph, though... a TE? If you have no DEs, shaky linebackers, one decent OT, and a QB nobody seems to be thrilled with (though I think Fitz is hardly the Bills problem) I don't see how you can take a guy that's not even in every offensive formation with a very high 2nd-round pick. Have you guys given up no Nelson already?

That's just how I see it, though.

[CleveSteve]

as for wins, anybody can take their two favorites and probably get the same results.
Maybe so, but I think Watt/Jordan and Reed would go much further to improving your squad than Peterson and Rudolph.

*edit* my bad... I forgot in this scenario that Reed is not available

[SABURZFAN]

I have a feeling Rudolph isn't going to be the only one with a red nose by the end of this draft. When you're a Bills fan the draft is like waking up Christmas morning to find your mom sold your presents to buy crack.


well i hope you at least had fun opening them.

[Bangarang]

Christian Ponder

[cookie G]

Peterson is the best player in the draft. Not like we have studs at corner. There solid but theres no studs there. Peterson is a playmaker who can shut people down. I think taking the BPA at #3 is the best situation. I hope Peterson is the guy.


How's this...chain Dareus and Peterson together and let them have at it.

The survivor gets drafted.

[T-Long]

There is no way in HELL Chan Gailey takes a tight end with the 2nd pick in the second round. He is either going OT or taking one of the 2nd tier QBs

[CleveSteve]

T-long, did you go to the draft last year? I went and had a blast! I also went in 2006 but stood in line. Wish I could go again this year, but I can't get off of work!

[tampabay25690]

Martez Wilson, ILB.

Too easy.

Problem is I think he is going to be a OLB in the NFL...

[T-Long]

T-long, did you go to the draft last year? I went and had a blast! I also went in 2006 but stood in line. Wish I could go again this year, but I can't get off of work!
Yep, I've attended the past two years, with this year being my 3rd. The first year I was still with Yahoo! Sports, but last year and this year I will be attending courtesy of NFL.com

It's a blast!!

[T-Long]

Problem is I think he is going to be a OLB in the NFL...
Pat Kirwan was talking about him today on Sirius. Says he is a late 2nd round talent that is too stiff. He said he can play the Sam in a 4-3 or even the strong OLB in a 3-4.

[Prov401]

I'd select the best QB in the entire draft, Ryan Mallett.

[Mike]

Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas.

[TigerJ]

Why can't I be GM in round one?

Given the situation, I'm probably going with Martez Wilson, but he comes with some risk.

[bigbub2352]

martez wilson ILB

[jamze132]

Ryan Mallet

[Dr. Who]

Ryan Mallet, but someone will take a shot on him in the first round most likely.

[chernobylwraiths]

best running back available

[Dr. Who]

There is no chance they go RB.