That is where a good GM and scouts makes their money. We joke about Jerry Jones, but, he found Romo as a street FA and Prescott in the 4th round. Either he's lucky with throwing darts at the draft board or he understand the qualities that go into an NFL QB. We end up with EJ and Cardale...ugh.Originally Posted by The Jokeman
Romo took 4 years to develop. I know people cite Dak but as just presented there were other QBs drafted before him that struggled or didn't produce, so I guess we're not the only team to miss the boat on him.
I'd stay away from WRs in the first. We already have Watkins and Woods. We lack depth, but that can be fixed in FA.
We're a run first team, and until we get a QB, all the WR talent in the world would mean jack squat.
I think we go defense. Best available CB or Safety has to be the pick. If Lynn stays and the rumors are true about Gus Bradley coming, we're likely going back to 4-3. Our front 7 looks to pretty much set (depth is an issue and I wouldnt mind another LB), but our secondary was by far our biggest weakness.
TacklingDummy (01-02-2017),YardRat (01-02-2017)
Woods is an UFA, no guaranteeing he'll be back. I like the idea of WR that can develop and possibly replace Sammy if we don't keep him past his rookie contract. I'm not opposed to a CB either if we lose Gilmore. Yet I have a feeling a QB may fall to us and that could change everything.
Ethan Pocic, C/G, LSU
Height: 6-7. Weight: 309.
Projected 40 Time: 5.39.
Projected Round (2017): 1-3.
12/10/16: Pocic has played well overall in 2016. He is an athletic center who is well-balanced as a run blocker and pass protector. Pocic did a nice job of opening holes at the point of attack and was reliable with giving his quarterback time. Pocic isn't a bulldozing interior offensive linemen, but he fires to the second level to hit blocks while being effective on double teams. For the NFL, it would help Pocic to add more strength to create more movement in the ground game and hold up against bull rushers.
8/6/16: Pocic was very good in 2015. The second-year starter made an impact at the point of attack with well-rounded play in the ground game and reliability in pass protection. Pocic helped open a lot of holes for Leonard Fournette to have a massive 2015 season.
Pocic has natural athleticism and is excellent at hitting blocks on the second level. He does a quality job of sustaining his blocks and has strong technique with hand placement. While Pocic isn't a true bull as a run blocker, he is effective at opening holes in the ground game.
In pass protection, Pocic has been very reliable. He is good at hitting double teams on tackles and also is smart in his positioning. He also has the athleticism and quickness to help handle interior speed rushers. Adding some strength to his base will help him against the heavy, powerful 3-4 nose tackles who are in the NFL. Pocic has an interesting body type for the next level. He is taller than most teams like to have at center, but that is if his listed height is accurate, and more often than not, schools exaggerate the height and weight of players.
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As eluded if he is 6-7 he is a tad too tall to be a center and possibly guard, I know he's been as a possible RT candidate but then have to question if he has the feet, not in the 1st Round but maybe later.
Height: 6-7. Weight: 309.
Projected 40 Time: 5.39.
Projected Round (2017): 1-3.
12/10/16: Pocic has played well overall in 2016. He is an athletic center who is well-balanced as a run blocker and pass protector. Pocic did a nice job of opening holes at the point of attack and was reliable with giving his quarterback time. Pocic isn't a bulldozing interior offensive linemen, but he fires to the second level to hit blocks while being effective on double teams. For the NFL, it would help Pocic to add more strength to create more movement in the ground game and hold up against bull rushers.
8/6/16: Pocic was very good in 2015. The second-year starter made an impact at the point of attack with well-rounded play in the ground game and reliability in pass protection. Pocic helped open a lot of holes for Leonard Fournette to have a massive 2015 season.
Pocic has natural athleticism and is excellent at hitting blocks on the second level. He does a quality job of sustaining his blocks and has strong technique with hand placement. While Pocic isn't a true bull as a run blocker, he is effective at opening holes in the ground game.
In pass protection, Pocic has been very reliable. He is good at hitting double teams on tackles and also is smart in his positioning. He also has the athleticism and quickness to help handle interior speed rushers. Adding some strength to his base will help him against the heavy, powerful 3-4 nose tackles who are in the NFL. Pocic has an interesting body type for the next level. He is taller than most teams like to have at center, but that is if his listed height is accurate, and more often than not, schools exaggerate the height and weight of players.
A DB from Clemson!!!!
We can kill 2 of the continuous drafting mistakes in one stone!!
alohabillsfan (01-02-2017),coastal (01-04-2017),jimmifli (01-03-2017)
Cordrea Tankersley is his name and definitely be a reach at pick 10 to make it a perfect fit [/sarcasm].
Hooker going pro.
Ed (01-02-2017)
Great news. I'd be happy with Hooker, Adams, or Peppers. It's hard to imagine three safeties going in the top 9, so I think there's a decent chance one of those guys is a Bill next year.
Pepper ins Round 1, Desmond King in Round 2.
Two Day 1 starters in the secondary. 2 skilled return men, and willing tackles.
Go on and win free agency and throw a boatload of money at Eric Berry (the money earmarked for Gilmore).
Cody Kessler didn't play poorly, not that he was great either but 8 starts 65.6% 1380 yards 6 TD 2 INT. He's no long term solution however.
I was dead wrong here.
COMING SOON...
I think the pick is either Marshon Lattimore or Marlon Humphrey.
Gonna replace Gilmore.
I do not want Peppers at all, the guy is an athlete but is not good in coverage. I also have seen him take plays off and not go hard after a tackle. I would rather the safety from LSU.
kingJofNYC (01-04-2017)
This. And the answer (for me) is NO!
Don't care who they hire at the end of this magical coaching search either.
The tumors will still be in the organization spreading cancer all over the place.
The whole thing needs to be nuked and started over with a strong, proven (emphasis on PROVEN) GM/President/Czar as the first and only hire made by the Pegulas. From there said strong, proven GM/President/Czar builds the thing his way.
Until that happens i don't give a damn who they draft or who they hire. It's irrelevant.
All Hail Josh Allen! Savior of the Buffalo Bills!
Freedom for the Ukraine. Down with Putin and every traitor in this country that supports him.
coastal (01-04-2017)
If we keep Tyrod we'll need 5'5" linemen. Hopefully they can chop block entire DL so Tyrod can see the middle of the field.
Bill Cody (01-05-2017)
Thanks for the compilation.
WR makes sense for them, what with Watkin's injury situations and the likelihood ofWwoods bolting in FA.
Fiat justitia ruat caelum. Noli timere. Laus Deo.
DraftBoy (01-05-2017)
Saw two mocks today that list the Bills taking DeShaun Watson.
MMQB SI has them taking Watson 10th overall and Walter Football has them taking him at 44th.
Both of these mocks have been updated in the last day.
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