IMO Bills draft grade so far (A-)

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I think the Bills got two very good players. Can we keep it real? These are the 50th and 81st picks....not 10 and 40 like we are used to.

If you actually watch the ACC you'd know that no one wanted to throw the ball where Darby was. He's ridiculous fast which is going to make him extremely annoying to opposing QBs in our division. I hated the Leodis pick and still do. This kid will be way better. I look at him as a Nate Clements contributor.

John Miller is plug and play. You realize he's a 3rd round pick? As Whaley said he's looking for contributors. I think this kid will be rotating in and contributing...especially on a run oriented offense.

Neither draft pick is a project but kids that should transition to the next level. I really like the picks.

(A-)

[justasportsfan]

Homer

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Homer

Well the best pick in the draft was by the Pats at 32...IMO.

[Historian]

B+

[swiper]

These are middling players in a poor draft.

[notacon]

I'd rate this draft as a D. Their first pick was for the position they are deepest in and a player who has character questions.

Typical head up-the-ass pick from the Bills.

[cookie G]

Typical head up-the-ass pick from the Bills.

Typical Rex Ryan pick.

And that's not meant to be complimentary.

[tomz]

Actually the Darby pick is completely understandable. First it frees up graham to be multiple. Second it is insurance vs Gilmore leaving or being unaffordable and mc kelvin getting older. He needs some development but has excellent unteachable qualities. Plus a value pick.

[notacon]

Actually the Darby pick is completely understandable. First it frees up graham to be multiple. Second it is insurance vs Gilmore leaving or being unaffordable and mc kelvin getting older. He needs some development but has excellent unteachable qualities. Plus a value pick.

I can "understand" why the Bills picked this guy too. Does not make it a smart or good pick.

The best description I heard is this was a "luxury pick"...and that rings true. The Bills need to get players that will help them NOW. The Bills need to add depth where they are weak, not strong. They can do some "luxury picks" and picks for development after they start challenging for the division lead or actually threaten to get in the playoffs, much less get in them.

[SpikedLemonade]

Typical Rex Ryan pick.

And that's not meant to be complimentary.

What is amazing about Rex Ryan is how hands off he was with the Offense in NY except when it came to Draft Day. He always seemed to publicly deflect the Offenses performance onto the OC except that he always made sure that the Defense which he could not escape personal accountability for always got more early draft picks and more expensive free agents. He stocked the Defense with talent and left the Offense for someone else to figure out.

I hope Roman is up for the challenge since we know he has only 2 or 3 years whereas Rex is here for at least 4 years.

[gr8slayer]

It's a B(ish).

[Don't Panic]

Based on what little I know, I'd say C+ so far

[SpikedLemonade]

RB?

Why not?

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What the.......????

Well now it's a D......seriously.

[YardRat]

lol...too late even to change to 'pass/fail'.

[jills]

Very disappointing Draft so far.

[cookie G]

What is amazing about Rex Ryan is how hands off he was with the Offense in NY except when it came to Draft Day. He always seemed to publicly deflect the Offenses performance onto the OC except that he always made sure that the Defense which he could not escape personal accountability for always got more early draft picks and more expensive free agents. He stocked the Defense with talent and left the Offense for someone else to figure out.

I hope Roman is up for the challenge since we know he has only 2 or 3 years whereas Rex is here for at least 4 years.

Based on what Rex has shown about building/maintaining an offense, he's probably on par with Dick Jauron.

Guys like that..when it comes to offense, you have 2 choices

A), tie them up and ball gag them during the FA'cy/draft periods; or

B) listen to what they say, then do the opposite

[starrymessenger]

I like all of our picks so far, including the RB/safety/special teams ace.
I think every one of these guys should be able to contribute this year.

[EDS]

I think the Bills got some players with potential but I don't expect any of them to make much of an impact this season. Darby is probably intended to replace McKelvin when the Bills cut him after the season for financial reasons. Miller and Williams will also move up the depth chart when a veteran guard and veteran running back are cut lose after the season. Whaley did say the middle class was going to get squeezed out so these guys have a season to learn the ropes before they need to contribute.

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I probably over reacted on taking Williams because I do believe he'll be used in special teams.

I think my final grade is B-. I don't think this was our best draft but this class is not great.

If Sammy has a great year than going to give the front office way more credit than I'd give myself.