McShay's first mock draft

[T-Long]

Not sure if the draft order is correct ( I thought they were 9th) but here is what he said.

Riley Reiff*, OT, Iowa
The Bills have had a pressing need at left tackle for years, and haven't drafted one since they missed on Mike Williams at No. 4 overall in 2002. Reiff isn't a finished product but has good natural feet for his size, and he projects as a very good starting left tackle if developed properly. And despite the money Buffalo recently committed to Ryan Fitzpatrick, I think a quarterback would have to be in play here, as well. But the Bills wouldn't be likely to take Oklahoma's Landry Jones at this point.

[DraftBoy]

Re: McShay's first mock draft

Zero issue with that pick.

[Don't Panic]

Re: McShay's first mock draft

He had the top 3 QBs off the board. If we want one, we need to finish higher than Miami and Washington. Had Upshaw going at #13. I'm pretty intrigued by him. He could fill Merriman's spot pretty well.

[k-oneputt]

Re: McShay's first mock draft

I see Reiff has had some past issues with the booze.
Should fit right in.

[Crisis]

Re: McShay's first mock draft

I see Reiff has had some past issues with the booze.
Should fit right in.

All he needs is some injury concerns to be our LT!

[Jaybird]

Re: McShay's first mock draft

we need a pass rush.. without it our D will never improve

[better days]

Re: McShay's first mock draft

I would not hate a LT with the 1st pick, but would much prefer an OLB if one of the top QBs is not there.

[ddaryl]

Re: McShay's first mock draft

I can see us grabbing an OT next year for sure.

I also see us grabbing a QB if one falls to us.

and if there are any stud pass rushing LB's to be had.

A force at DE is also a very big possibility

haven't been following the draft much yet so I don't know who fits in these positions as real possibilities. That's your area Draftlad

[superbills]

Re: McShay's first mock draft

Insert customary "which top RB is available" quip here...

[jimbohastle51]

Re: McShay's first mock draft

this is an early mock but still shows how little some of these guys pay attention to each teams needs. not that i have a problem with drafting a tackle, i just know based on Nix philosophy he wouldnt be the best player available on the board right there or the best fit for buffalo either.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Re: McShay's first mock draft

Martin or Reiff def could be the best players available if the draft shakes out like that. My guess though is Buddy would reach a little for an OLB. Upshaw makes sense since the Dareus panned out, even though I don't think he's that elite pass rusher we need, would still be a solid pick.

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: McShay's first mock draft

Not sure if the draft order is correct ( I thought they were 9th) but here is what he said.

Riley Reiff*, OT, Iowa
The Bills have had a pressing need at left tackle for years, and haven't drafted one since they missed on Mike Williams at No. 4 overall in 2002. Reiff isn't a finished product but has good natural feet for his size, and he projects as a very good starting left tackle if developed properly. And despite the money Buffalo recently committed to Ryan Fitzpatrick, I think a quarterback would have to be in play here, as well. But the Bills wouldn't be likely to take Oklahoma's Landry Jones at this point.

Disgusting.

I especially hate hearing this....

Reiff isn't a finished product

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: McShay's first mock draft

Martin or Reiff def could be the best players available if the draft shakes out like that. My guess though is Buddy would reach a little for an OLB. Upshaw makes sense since the Dareus panned out, even though I don't think he's that elite pass rusher we need, would still be a solid pick.

NO REACHING

[THATHURMANATOR]

Re: McShay's first mock draft

this is an early mock but still shows how little some of these guys pay attention to each teams needs. not that i have a problem with drafting a tackle, i just know based on Nix philosophy he wouldnt be the best player available on the board right there or the best fit for buffalo either.

I totally agree.

Tackle to me is NOT a huge need.

They aren't great but they are serviceable.

Hairston is a rookie for christs sake and has been the least of our problems.

I honestly am fine with our line as is.

Next year project:
LT - Hairston
LG - Levitre
C - Wood
RG - Rinehart/Urbick
RT - Pears

Having Urbick/Rinehart for interior backup.

Definitely need some depth.

I would also explore keeping Bell and have a battle between he and Hairston for LT.

In that scenario also have Hairston battler Pears for RT if he isn't the LT option.

[Novacane]

Re: McShay's first mock draft

Do you have a link to his entire mock?