Outguessing the Bills
OK, here's my best guess at the first round draft scenarios for the Buffalo Bills tomorrow. Keep in mind I have no inside information, just a series of hunches based on talks with Bills scouts and decision makers over the last week or so.
If CB Leodis McKelvin falls to the Bills at #11 in the first round tomorrow, he's theirs. He's too good to pass up, and the Bills love just about everything about him. The problem is, he's not likely to last that long. The Patriots, the Ravens, and the Saints could all use help at CB. But if the Patriots go big (DL or OL) with the 7th pick, and the Ravens bite on QB Matt Ryan, the Bills might get lucky.
If McKelvin is gone, look for Buffalo to try desperately to make a deal to move down in the first round. Kansas City has been mentioned as a possible draft partner, and the Chiefs may want to move up to get one of the fine OTs in the draft, especially if a run on OTs develops. The Bills could probably handle moving down to KCs 17th spot and still get a player they like.
That brings us to the WRs. Whether it's the 11th pick, or more preferably the 17th, look for the Bills to select Michigan State's Devin Thomas if they have to go WR.
Don't forget about our Sports Blitz Draft Preview tonight at 7:30pm on Channel 4. We'll be blogging live from One Bills Drive tomorrow afternoon, and we've got live reports from Orchard Park scheduled for Saturday and Sunday of draft weekend. It should be fun.
If CB Leodis McKelvin falls to the Bills at #11 in the first round tomorrow, he's theirs. He's too good to pass up, and the Bills love just about everything about him. The problem is, he's not likely to last that long. The Patriots, the Ravens, and the Saints could all use help at CB. But if the Patriots go big (DL or OL) with the 7th pick, and the Ravens bite on QB Matt Ryan, the Bills might get lucky.
If McKelvin is gone, look for Buffalo to try desperately to make a deal to move down in the first round. Kansas City has been mentioned as a possible draft partner, and the Chiefs may want to move up to get one of the fine OTs in the draft, especially if a run on OTs develops. The Bills could probably handle moving down to KCs 17th spot and still get a player they like.
That brings us to the WRs. Whether it's the 11th pick, or more preferably the 17th, look for the Bills to select Michigan State's Devin Thomas if they have to go WR.
Don't forget about our Sports Blitz Draft Preview tonight at 7:30pm on Channel 4. We'll be blogging live from One Bills Drive tomorrow afternoon, and we've got live reports from Orchard Park scheduled for Saturday and Sunday of draft weekend. It should be fun.
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