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Clump's Bills' Mock on KFFL
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Pre-draft assumptions: Tom Donahoe addresses concerns at LB via FA and retains our key FAs. Draft focus on depth and team speed.
Guarantee: Bills do NOT qualify for compensation picks this season
1st rd: Pick to NE for some guy named Bledsoe
2nd rd: CB Eugene Wilson (Illinois) 5'11" 185
Thoughts: My first choice would have been DE Haynes from Penn St. However, in April, he's likely to be a mid to late #1. He's an all-around DE and has the size to be an every down DE. That being said, I chose CB Wilson because really have depth concerns after Winfield and Clements. Granted, the lack of a consistent pass rush hinders DC Gray, but as a former GM here used to say "You can never have too many good CBs" and I concur. Again, depending on team needs going into the draft, it's likely that Wilson will not be available when the Bills pick, but in this mock, I felt he was clearly the best player available (BPA) and similar to the Josh Reed pick, represented true value as well as filling a legitimate need.
3rd rd: C Bruce Nelson (Iowa) 6'4" 305
Thoughts: I was hoping that LB D.J. Williams would be available once attempts to trade up were fruitless. I also attempted to trade down and add another 4th because of all the QBs still available. I also considered TE Robert Johnson of Auburn, but felt that I could draft a decent TE in rd 4, depending on what other players were available. I chose C Nelson because after watching him 4 or 5 times this year, that he was dominant in the middle of the OL. Bills' have depth concerns on the interior OL. Conaty is an UFA and I feel that Nelson is an upgrade over a physically limited Conaty. This also gives the Bills' more versatility on the OL as Nelson can play G as well.
4th rd: TE Dallas Clark (Iowa) 6'4" 255
Thoughts: I believe, unfortunately, that it is a foregone conclusion that Jay Riemersma and his $3.5 million salary are gone at the end of the season. His productivity doesn't support such a salary. Maybe he will be willing to restructure and/or extend his deal, but I feel he will seek his fortunes elsewell. That being said, I felt Dallas Clark was an outstanding 4th rd pick and represented solid value at that point. He's primarily a receiving TE but is a willing blocker, something that can be taught.
Mock ends
Projection of later rds
5th-7th rds: Look primarily towards upgrading speed on special teams with players that can also help depth. LB and S would lead the pack but also a young RB wouldn't hurt because Bryson is UFA and Morris is RFA. Morris is likely to receive minimum tender and would only yield a 5th rd pick, thus he would be an attractive RFA to teams needing RB help. A DL prospect that is versatile or even a tall WR to help in the redzone and help to knock "Hail Mary's" down LOL
This is my first mock and I'm likely to do many more. I'll get y'all updated :)
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