Bills Host Two More Prospects

[DraftBoy]

http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/2012/04/brian-quick-and-whitney-mercilus-visit-bills/


Much like what happened when the Bills brought Russell Wilson in for a visit a couple of weeks ago the Bills brought a couple more previously unannounced guests in with OT Jonathan Martin. Joining Martin in Buffalo was Illinois DE Whitey Mercilus and Appalachian State WR Brian Quick.

That's #15 and 16 for those counting along with us.

[Buffalogic]

Oooh

[Slim]

I would LOVE Quick.

[CleveSteve]

Here's the full list that PFT has for the Bills:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/29/2012-draft-visits-and-workout-tracker/

Buffalo Bills

Ohio State offensive tackle Mike Adams (4/4).

Oklahoma State receiver Justin Blackmon (4/?).

Clemson defensive end Andre Branch (3/29).

TCU linebacker Tank Carder (4/2).

Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins (3/31).

Georgia tackle/guard Cordy Glenn (3/?).

Syracuse defensive end Chandler Jones (4/4).

West Virginia linebacker Bruce Irvin (?/?).

USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil (4/5).

Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (4/5).

Stanford offensive tackle Jonathan Martin (?/?).

Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus (?/?).

Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler (4/?).

Appalachian State receiver Brian Quick (?/?).

Alabama running back Trent Richardson (4/4).

Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson (4/4).

[jdbillsfan]

Anyone have a 2011 list?

[better days]

Here's the full list that PFT has for the Bills:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/29/2012-draft-visits-and-workout-tracker/

Buffalo Bills

Ohio State offensive tackle Mike Adams (4/4).

Oklahoma State receiver Justin Blackmon (4/?).

Clemson defensive end Andre Branch (3/29).

TCU linebacker Tank Carder (4/2).

Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins (3/31).

Georgia tackle/guard Cordy Glenn (3/?).

Syracuse defensive end Chandler Jones (4/4).

West Virginia linebacker Bruce Irvin (?/?).

USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil (4/5).

Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (4/5).

Stanford offensive tackle Jonathan Martin (?/?).

Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus (?/?).

Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler (4/?).

Appalachian State receiver Brian Quick (?/?).

Alabama running back Trent Richardson (4/4).

Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson (4/4).

I would be happy with any of those players & even though I don't like the idea of taking a RB in the top 10, at #10 Richardson may be too good to pass up.

[ParanoidAndroid]

Anyone have a 2011 list?

Good question.... that would be interesting to do the comparison.

[DraftBoy]

I think Buffalo Rumblings may have it. My site wasn't around last year so I can't be of much service on this one.

[X-Era]

Here's the full list that PFT has for the Bills:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/29/2012-draft-visits-and-workout-tracker/

Buffalo Bills

Ohio State offensive tackle Mike Adams (4/4).

Oklahoma State receiver Justin Blackmon (4/?).

Clemson defensive end Andre Branch (3/29).

TCU linebacker Tank Carder (4/2).

Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins (3/31).

Georgia tackle/guard Cordy Glenn (3/?).

Syracuse defensive end Chandler Jones (4/4).

West Virginia linebacker Bruce Irvin (?/?).

USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil (4/5).

Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (4/5).

Stanford offensive tackle Jonathan Martin (?/?).

Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus (?/?).

Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler (4/?).

Appalachian State receiver Brian Quick (?/?).

Alabama running back Trent Richardson (4/4).

Wisconsin quarterback Russell Wilson (4/4).

Floyd's name is nowhere to be found...

[DraftBoy]

Floyd's name is nowhere to be found...

He's announced his visit list, we aren't on it.

[alohabillsfan]

Anyone have a 2011 list?

Based on our count from various sources the Bills have now had 20 visitors. Here's a breakdown:
•Seven defensive linemen: Da'Quan Bowers, Cameron Jordan, Marcell Dareus, Nick Fairley, J.J. Watt, Robert Quinn, and Christian Ballard

•Three quarterbacks: Cam Newton, Blaine Gabbert and Christian Ponder
•Five pass rushers: Von Miller, Ryan Kerrigan, Justin Houston, Brooks Reed, and Bruce Carter

•Two inside linebackers: Kelvin Sheppard and Quan Sturdivant
•One offensive tackle: Gabe Carimi
•One center: Colin Baxter

•One cornerback: Patrick Peterson

[ZacGriffi~82]

I think Mercilus is going to be a stud. I feel more alone in that opinion every day as the draft approaches.

[methos4ever]

Tannehill is 17 per Peter King

[methos4ever]

Shea McClellin is number 18 per himself on Sirius this afternoon.

http://siriusxmsports.posterous.com/boise-st-lb-shea-mcclellin-on-nfl-radio-with

[YardRat]

Any truth to this....?


Donta Hightower and DeQuan Menzie confirmed they were in Buffalo via twitter.

...or this...?


Vinny Curry,Rueben Randle, Fletcher Cox

[DraftBoy]

Any truth to this....?



...or this...?

The first one looks confirmed, Menzie has reported his visits all offseason on Twitter.

The 2nd one Im not sure...its based off a logical leap though all the names make sense.

Ill probably throw something up about it in a little bit. Good finds!

[CleveSteve]

Ill probably throw something up about it in a little bit. Good finds!

You don't like those players?

[DraftBoy]

You don't like those players?

Ha! I meant on the BBD about players.

[YardRat]

What would that put us at for visits? 20? 21?

[DraftBoy]

What would that put us at for visits? 20? 21?

26 actually.

[YardRat]

26 actually.

Is there an updated complete list anywhere?

[X-Era]

He's announced his visit list, we aren't on it.Can I go with... yet?

[X-Era]

Based on our count from various sources the Bills have now had 20 visitors. Here's a breakdown:
•Seven defensive linemen: Da'Quan Bowers, Cameron Jordan, Marcell Dareus, Nick Fairley, J.J. Watt, Robert Quinn, and Christian Ballard

•Three quarterbacks: Cam Newton, Blaine Gabbert and Christian Ponder
•Five pass rushers: Von Miller, Ryan Kerrigan, Justin Houston, Brooks Reed, and Bruce Carter

•Two inside linebackers: Kelvin Sheppard and Quan Sturdivant
•One offensive tackle: Gabe Carimi
•One center: Colin Baxter

•One cornerback: Patrick PetersonAnd Aaron Williams wasn't on there...

I think Floyd being off our current visit list is very peculiar considering the need and his grade being right in the 10 area.

[YardRat]

Only allowed 20 last season, correct?

[methos4ever]

Only allowed 20 last season, correct?
Always been 30 as far as I remember?

[DraftBoy]

Is there an updated complete list anywhere?


http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/bills-prospect-interviews/

[DraftBoy]

Can I go with... yet?

Sure but with only 4 open slots remaining, chances are wearing thin.

[DraftBoy]

Only allowed 20 last season, correct?

No I believe we got 30, I think Buff Rumblings figured out 21 of the visits.

[YardRat]

For some reason I thought the new CBA upped the allowable visits from 20 to 30.

[YardRat]

http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/bills-prospect-interviews/

There's only 25 on that list....must be missing somebody.

[acehole]

http://www.buffalobillsdraft.com/2012/04/brian-quick-and-whitney-mercilus-visit-bills/



That's #15 and 16 for those counting along with us.


Quick doent have to know the whole route tree from the word go...we do have coaching for that....

As a #2 he will be fine with his limited pallet of routes...

His speed is inconsistant...I think....but he is a stand up character guy...would love him here in 2nd round.

[DraftBoy]

There's only 25 on that list....must be missing somebody.

Fixed.

Forgot Blackmon from Ok State.

[X-Era]

So, I'm interested in hearing ideas on why we haven't brought in Floyd.

But, looking at this list and looking at current rankings it interesting that they brought in many guys that look like mid to late 1st rounders. Now, it could be they hope one of these guys drops to them in the 2nd but they know pretty well where these guys will go. So unless popular rankings are way different that the Bills rankings... It looks like they may have an idea about trading down. Here's who I'm looking at as mid to late 1st players:

OT Mike Adams-Ohio State
DE Andre Branch-Clemson
OG Cordy Glenn-UGA
DE Chandler Jones-Syracuse
CB Dre Kirkpatrick-Alabama
OT Jonathan Martin-Stanford
DE Whitney Mercilus-Illinois
DE Shea McClellin-Boise State
LB Dont’a Hightower-Alabama
WR Reuben Randle-LSU*
CB Stephon Gilmore-South Carolina*
WR Stephen Hill-Georgia Tech*
DE Vinny Curry-Marshall*

I realize Gilmore, Kirkpatrick, Glenn, and Martin may also be in play at 10 for some but I think the more typical rank puts them as mid 1sts.

[YardRat]

Is there a complete list of who the team interviewed at the combine anywhere? That may help fill in some blanks.

[DraftBoy]

Is there a complete list of who the team interviewed at the combine anywhere? That may help fill in some blanks.
No, that's almost impossible to track. At the combine, each interview is only 15 mins long.

[Skooby]

I think you can have 30 out of the area draftees in for a visit, if they live in the town already it doesn't count against the 30 total figure.