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Could the Bills have waited to take EJ ?

04-25-2013, 11:52 PM

No QB's off the board & we drafted EJ? Could we have take a WR like Patterson & then taken EJ ?
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04-25-2013, 11:54 PM

Re: Could the Bills have waited to take EJ ?

Too bad we didn't get 3 first rounders, eh?

Sorry had to.
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04-25-2013, 11:55 PM

Re: Could the Bills have waited to take EJ ?

Yes.
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04-25-2013, 11:58 PM

Re: Could the Bills have waited to take EJ ?

Yep and should have IMO but they liked him and he's our guy so it is what it is.
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04-26-2013, 12:00 AM

Re: Could the Bills have waited to take EJ ?

We could have traded Byrd.
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04-26-2013, 12:01 AM

Re: Could the Bills have waited to take EJ ?

Oh shut up.
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04-26-2013, 12:05 AM

Re: Could the Bills have waited to take EJ ?

Picking up what the Bills Front Office feels is their Franchise QB at 16 and gaining two more picks was a great idea. If you think they could have gotten him in the second round, or (your) QB, that's do to 20-20 hindsight. They got a lot better value at 16 than at 8 and with adding two more picks including another second round only 5 picks after the 41st you should be happy I would think! Now they have a chance to pick up a good WR and good TE with these next two picks. Don' worry be happy!

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11-5 in 2020 and deep into the Playoffs!
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04-26-2013, 12:07 AM

Re: Could the Bills have waited to take EJ ?

Yes he would of been there in round 2, we could of had Eifert which is gonna have a great carear at TE

lets go BUFFALO lets go BUFFALO
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04-26-2013, 12:11 AM

Re: Could the Bills have waited to take EJ ?

Originally posted by Mouldsie View Post

Yes.

Maybe or maybe not. That's hindsight only. If you were a soothsayer and had you shined up crystal ball maybe you would know for sure. Reality, not conjecture!

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04-26-2013, 12:15 AM

Re: Could the Bills have waited to take EJ ?

Originally posted by MitchMurrayDowntown View Post

No QB's off the board & we drafted EJ? Could we have take a WR like Patterson & then taken EJ ?

Nobody knows the answer to that. Anyone who thinks that they do is wrong. Here's why:

Let's say the Bills pass on Manuel at 16 and take Patterson, as you suggest. Now, after the Bills' selection, there were 4 trades made. With Manuel still on the board, a team that wanted to snag him could have offered more to trade into any of those slots (or any slot, really).

In short, every pick that is made in the draft affects everything that happens afterward. There's no certain way to tell what the other 31 teams would have done had the Bills made a different selection.

-Bill
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04-26-2013, 12:18 AM

Re: Could the Bills have waited to take EJ ?

Not worth the chance if they think he's going to be their franchise guy for the next ten years. They picked up an extra second and I'm sure they're happy to get EJ at 16, just as I am.
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04-26-2013, 12:43 AM

Re: Could the Bills have waited to take EJ ?

They were happy with scrubs like Aaron Williams, Troup, TJ Graham, Sheppard, and countless more. I'm glad they continue to be happy. Buddy having a smile on his face is all we need to turn this **** heap around.
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04-26-2013, 12:50 AM

Re: Could the Bills have waited to take EJ ?

Nix has yet to miss on a first rounder!
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04-26-2013, 01:47 AM

Re: Could the Bills have waited to take EJ ?

simply not worth the chance. and i think a team would have gotten him late 1st. jmo

he has all the tools below and above the neck, hes a leader, tough, winner, 2 and half year starter, great conf, etc...

what else do u want?
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04-26-2013, 01:48 AM

Re: Could the Bills have waited to take EJ ?

Originally posted by kingJofNYC View Post

They were happy with scrubs like Aaron Williams, Troup, TJ Graham, Sheppard, and countless more. I'm glad they continue to be happy. Buddy having a smile on his face is all we need to turn this **** heap around.

troup jury still out, injury
aaron could be excellent fs
tj- is fine, fitz blew balls
shepp- 2 down lb

its the qb man
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