X's 2016 Bills Draft V2.0

[X-Era]

It's getting to be that time of year again.

Here's a draft I'd like to see:

1-19) A'Shawn Robinson- DT, Alabama
2-49) Jaylon Smith- LB, Notre Dame
3-80) Scooby Wright- LB, Arizona
4a-117) Robert Aguayo- K, Florida State
4b-139) Paul Perkins- RB, UCLA
5-156) Kevin Hogan- QB, Stanford
6a-192) Charone Peak- WR, Clemson
6b-215) Glenn Gronkowski- FB, Kansas State

[YardRat]

I'd be pretty pissed if we spent 5 of 8 picks in this draft on (basically) offensive skill positions. Three, tops, and that would PK, developmental QB, and WR. Maybe a TE replacing one of those if one drops...maybe. I don't want to hear RB or FB until it's UDFA time.

[DraftBoy]

That's a lot of risk taking Jaylon Smith that high.

[MillsapsBillsFan]

That's a lot of risk taking Jaylon Smith that high.

For someone that was considered a top 10 pick before his injury, I don't think the second is a reach at all. The question is if we can afford to spend an early pick on a player that may not play in 2016

[Ginger Vitis]

The question is if we can afford to spend an early pick on a player that may not play in 2016

Im going to say no... Whoever they draft in the 2nd Round they need that player to be able to start and contribute right away.. is it a player who gives them Darby/Alonzo production or Kouandjio production could go either way but I don't think Rex can afford a 2nd round pick who doesn't play at all

[SpikedLemonade]

For someone that was considered a top 10 pick before his injury, I don't think the second is a reach at all. The question is if we can afford to spend an early pick on a player that may not play in 2016

If you believe this may be a play-off team this year, the answer is no.

If you correctly believe that this is not even close to be a play-off team this year, the answer is yes.

The problem is that if we do not make the play-offs this year, Rex scapegoats Doug and Doug is gone because Rex will have 3 years left on his contract.

As such, Doug is no fool and will be drafting players for the short-term rather than the long-term.

Counting on rookies to help you make the play-offs is a fool's game.

[X-Era]

I'd be pretty pissed if we spent 5 of 8 picks in this draft on (basically) offensive skill positions. Three, tops, and that would PK, developmental QB, and WR. Maybe a TE replacing one of those if one drops...maybe. I don't want to hear RB or FB until it's UDFA time.
WR and QB are givens IMO. FB is a reach for sure. RB is a on our radar IMO. Karlos has troubles with Injuries, McCoy can't do it all in our run happy offense.

[Ed]

Unless they do something in free agency, which doesn't seem likely, I'd be pretty surprised if they didn't draft a single O-lineman with one of their 8 picks.

I'd also be a little surprised if we don't draft a DB either.

[YardRat]

I'm liking one of these better...

19: R1P19ILB REGGIE RAGLANDALABAMA



49: R2P18S VONN BELLOHIO STATE



80: R3P17G LANDON TURNERNORTH CAROLINA



118: R4P19WR KENNY LAWLERCALIFORNIA



140: R4P41DE JIHAD WARDILLINOIS



157: R5P17CB JAMES BRADBERRYSAMFORD



193: R6P17OT AVERY YOUNGAUBURN



219: R6P43OLB ANTWIONE WILLIAMSGEORGIA SOUTHERN

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19: R1P19DT VERNON BUTLERLOUISIANA TECH



49: R2P18OLB SU'A CRAVENSUSC



80: R3P17C GRAHAM GLASGOWMICHIGAN



118: R4P19WR KENNY LAWLERCALIFORNIA



140: R4P41CB JAMES BRADBERRYSAMFORD



157: R5P17TE TYLER HIGBEEWESTERN KENTUCKY



193: R6P17OT AVERY YOUNGAUBURN



219: R6P43DT D.J. READERCLEMSON

[Mace]

I'd be pretty pissed if we spent 5 of 8 picks in this draft on (basically) offensive skill positions. Three, tops, and that would PK, developmental QB, and WR. Maybe a TE replacing one of those if one drops...maybe. I don't want to hear RB or FB until it's UDFA time.

Well I would too, but he's the GM in this thread and just kicked us out of his office and is having us escorted to the door because we drank too much MD 20/20.

[YardRat]

Well I would too, but he's the GM in this thread and just kicked us out of his office and is having us escorted to the door because we drank too much MD 20/20.

Again ?!?

[Mace]

Well why, X-era, didn't you get any de's, db's or o-line depth (in a deep line draft) ? I'm just wondering.

[X-Era]

Well why, X-era, didn't you get any de's, db's or o-line depth (in a deep line draft) ? I'm just wondering.So, the main thing was to get the LB's and additional big man we need for the 3-4 switch. Personally I think K is a major need. QB is pretty much a forgone conclusion.

DB's- we singed Blanton and have some depth at S. At CB I like Arenas as much as any mid round pick and I still think a vet like Cromartie is likely.
DE's- The switch to 3-4 makes a NT more important to me. Adding a versatile DT gives us option to fill the starting spots.

O-line depth is already here. Henderson was the question mark and it appears he's going to be fine.

OL is always a common complaint. What are you thinking we need?

[EDS]

So, the main thing was to get the LB's and additional big man we need for the 3-4 switch. Personally I think K is a major need. QB is pretty much a forgone conclusion.

DB's- we singed Blanton and have some depth at S. At CB I like Arenas as much as any mid round pick and I still think a vet like Cromartie is likely.
DE's- The switch to 3-4 makes a NT more important to me. Adding a versatile DT gives us option to fill the starting spots.

O-line depth is already here. Henderson was the question mark and it appears he's going to be fine.

OL is always a common complaint. What are you thinking we need?

Do the Bills currently have a viable back-up interior offensive lineman on their roster?

[YardRat]

Do the Bills currently have a viable back-up interior offensive lineman on their roster?

Ooooh! Ooooh! Ooh-ooooh!

http://satireworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Arnold-Horshack.jpg

[X-Era]

Do the Bills currently have a viable back-up interior offensive lineman on their roster?I consider Mills the viable backup and by the end of TC I think Cujo can be too.

[X-Era]

If you look at the lists of pre-draft visits and interviews OL is glaringly absent. They are returning all the OTs, Gs minus Urbik who is no loss, and C.

A backup G seems to me to be the need but they may feel Cyril and Groy (who I like) are likely to be able to grow into the backup spot.

[Mace]

So, the main thing was to get the LB's and additional big man we need for the 3-4 switch. Personally I think K is a major need. QB is pretty much a forgone conclusion.

DB's- we singed Blanton and have some depth at S. At CB I like Arenas as much as any mid round pick and I still think a vet like Cromartie is likely.
DE's- The switch to 3-4 makes a NT more important to me. Adding a versatile DT gives us option to fill the starting spots.

O-line depth is already here. Henderson was the question mark and it appears he's going to be fine.

OL is always a common complaint. What are you thinking we need?

Well, and this isn't meaning to be an argument about philosophy because we have different ones and no telling which one is on the right track at this point until next season develops, but these are my thoughts...

- First off I agree we need the big man on the D-line, and the lb's. I'm not sure we don't need 2 of them, end and tackle, to rotate bodies. A 2 gap tackle for sure, a couple of them are versatile enough to shift to end, or inside. I'd like a better end than how I think Kyle or Dareus can do, but that will depend on the olb we could get, and how versatile he is, but let's figure we're generally on the same page there.

- My opinion is that they should be able to find an rb or kicker in udfa, or fa, if they have any good scouting, in what I feel is a deeper core draft, I wouldn't personally want to spend the picks. In my view those are "frosting" positions and we need to finish baking the cake first. There are new ones coming out every year to sort through.

- WR and QB, we're on the same page.

- I feel differently about OT than you do. I think there are a couple guys available early, mid and later rounds than can shore it up. Early ends the Henderson/Kouandjio debate, I think they're both depth players.

- I'd like to see a better OG/C swingman or otherwise. Early they can get a future replacement for Incognito and insurance if Miller doesn't pan out (not sold on Miller yet) if not someone to make him depth outright. Mid to late they can get a swingman or better quality depth than they have.

- Safety. I don't think Aaron is going to hold up and the position is critical to a Ryan defense. I'd like to see them get a Ryan guy. Is Blanton enough ? I really don't think so, myself.

It's my thought that this is a particularly good draft for worker bees on the lines and linebackers and a good time to stock up on the lines.

So somewhere in there, in no particular order, I feel we need an OT, OG (or OG/C), DT, DE, ILB, OLB, SS, WR, QB. Yes, I know we only have 8 picks, but there are a few dual purpose prospects out there that could fill them. There are some DE/DT's, OLB/SS's, OLB/ILB's, OLB/DE's, OT/OG's, OG/C's with some merit.

Those are my personal thoughts on needs/wants which might differ from yours/the organizations, but my 2 cents.

[swiper]

I consider Mills the viable backup and by the end of TC I think Cujo can be too.


Dear Einstein,

He is not an interior lineman. He is a tackle.

Swing and a miss.

[mdcas22]

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Reggie Ragland (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2000915/reggie-ragland) #1 linebacker alabama

Michael Thomas (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1983802/michael-thomas) #2 WR ohio state

John Theus (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2000889/john-theus) #3 OT Georgia

D.J. Reader (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1983526/dj-reader) #4 DT Clemson



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*Jayron Kearse (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2060411/jayron-kearse) #4b SS Clemson

Jacoby Brissett (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1877247/jacoby-brissett) #5 QB NC state

D.J. Pettway (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1893147/dj-pettway) #6 DE alabama

Ken Crawley (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2000766/ken-crawley) #6b CB colorado

[YardRat]

I think this is a good draft for needing olinemen, and front seven defenders. Stock up.

[X-Era]

Dear Einstein,

He is not an interior lineman. He is a tackle.

Swing and a miss.
Missed the term "interior". Feel better?

[swiper]

Missed the term "interior". Feel better?

Yes. Thank you daddy. :doh2:

[YardRat]

Yes. Thank you daddy. :doh2:

I thought ICRockets was your daddy?

[swiper]

I thought ICRockets was your daddy?

I thought she was your girlfriend.