admarc
January 18th, 2008, 9:17:43 PM
Bills Mock 1.0<o:p></o:p>
Round 1 #11 (11)Keith Rivers, LB, USC (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=114517) LB 6'-3" 220 Senior
http://i.a.cnn.net./si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0704/gallery.nfl.2008.draft.candids/images/rivers.jpg
Video: #1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXYE-hXNN-c)#2 (http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-US&brand=&vid=0ced5af5-9c7a-431e-b391-44651166ecb3)<o:p></o:p>
Rivers is a 3 down LB who is equally adept at stuffing the run, dropping back in coverage and rushing the QB on a blitz. He’s smart, athletic and a leader on the field. He’s a perfect fit for the Bills at Will because of his quickness and exceptional coverage ability. He can shut down TE’s and backs coming out of the backfield. He also has exceptional range that enables him to pursues from sideline to sideline. He can over pursue at times and isn’t the strongest backer at the point of attack. He has a very high floor and is as close to being a can’t miss prospect as there is in the ’08 draft. He was very productive at USC. <o:p></o:p>
Poz, Crow and Rivers would make for a dynamic young LB squad that would be the cornerstone of the Bills Defense for years to come.<o:p></o:p>
He projects to be a top 15 pick.<o:p></o:p>
Other possibilities: Malcolm Kelly WR (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=116203), Sedrick Ellis, DT USC (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=116301), Fred Davis, TE<o:p></o:p>
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Round 2 #10 (41)Adarius Bowman (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=115604) WR 6’-4” 220 lbs
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Bowman is a big physical receiver with good speed and great hands. He’s not afraid to go over the middle and is the best blocking receiver in the draft. He has soft hands and is capable of making spectacular one handed grabs. He has good leaping ability and does a nice job beating single coverage with double moves and head fakes. With his size and leaping ability he is an excellent red zone target. He is a bit tight hipped and struggles to scoop down for passes. He was dismissed from North Carolina after being arrested on marijuana charges which were later dropped. By several accounts, he has used the experience to motivate himself to get serious about football and has matured into a team leader. <o:p></o:p>
He is the perfect complement to Evans and would instantly improve the Bills red zone offense. He could even line up at H-Back. Next to helping improve the efficiency in the red zone, his downfield blocking would help Bills backs break more big plays.<o:p></o:p>
He projects to the late first to mid second round. His combine and pre-draft physicals will determine if he can sneak into the 1<sup>st</sup> round. The depth at WR this year gives him a chance to slip to the Bills in the 2<sup>nd</sup> round.
Struggled early senior bowl week but picked things up by mid week. 2 of the 3 Senior Bowl QBs on his team called him the best player on the squad.
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Round 3 #08 (71) Dre Moore (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=116307)DT6'-4" 311 Senior<v:shape id="_x0000_i1033" type="#_x0000_t75" style="width: 348pt; height: 258pt; visibility: visible;">
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Video:#1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6di8qtmN9Zo)<o:p></o:p>
Moore is a 1 technique run stuffer with the ability to penetrate and make plays in the backfield. When he plays with leverage he can dominate and collapse the pocket. He pops up out of his stance when tired and only started playing Football as a senior in high school but has gotten consistently better every year leading up to a break out campaign where he led the Terps with 6 sacks, this year. He has great athleticism for a man his size is only scratching the surface on his potential.
Drew some draft blog criticism after reportedly not looking fit during his senior bowl weigh in, but then went out and dominated on the field during practice showing great power, punch and quickness. <o:p></o:p>
Round 3 #09 (72) Brad Cottam (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?p=1732873) TE 6’-8” 270<o:p></o:p>
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Cottam has had an injury riddled career at Tennessee and has missed most of this season after suffering a wrist injury before the season began. He had a couple of big plays in the last few games including a TD vs. Wisconsin in their Bowl Game. Despite his lack of production, Cottam has incredible athletic ability for his size. He's 6-8 270 and runs in the 4.7 range.
His off season workouts will go a long way to determine where he slots, but he is really an interesting prospect. He had an impressive Senior Bowl Week that should move him up draft boards, including mine. I had him going in the 5th but now move him up to the 3rd round, replacing Cody Wallace who was completely exposed in Mobile.
Round 4 #15 (110) Owen Schmitt (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=128002) FB 6’-2” 250<o:p></o:p>
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Schmitt is a throwback glass eater that will blow open holes for Lynch. With Wallace added to the middle of the line, Schmitt and Lynch the Bills will have gone a long way to being a smash mouth team that doesn’t care how many guys you put in the box.
If someone like him doesn't fit your system, change your system.<o:p></o:p>
Round 5 #09 (135) Fernando Velasco (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=130102) C Georgia 6-3 318
http://onlineathens.com/multimedia/galleries/090207gamegallery/album/slides/090107Brown_td_jube_dm.jpg
Video: #1http://i.ixnp.com/images/v3.12/t.gif (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6569676896611299118&q=fernando+velasco+georgia&total=1&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0)
A big strong drive blocking prospect who anchors well and has a great punch. He struggles in space and needs to improve his footwork in pass protection. He lacks athleticism and has difficulty sliding, but can be dominant in a power blocking scheme. He is reported to have an exceptional work ethic and high character.
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Round 5 #13 (139)Darnell Terrell (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=116658) CB Missouri 6-3 205 4.45<v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f">
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Round 6 #13 (170) Kevin O’Connell (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=128854) San Diego State 6'-6" 228 4.68
http://www.sdhoc.com/main/articles/aztecs/Oconnellpopwarner/Image00027589<o:p></o:p>
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I really like this kid but his footwork needs a lot of work. He has prototypical size, intelligence and athleticism. He's a bit of a project but I think in the right system and coaching he is a potential steal. He is 6'-6" 228 lbs. The ball comes out of his hands quick and he can fling it down field. If he can do a better job setting his feet on his throws he'll greatly improve his accuracy. He reminds me of Kevin Kolb, who I liked coming out last year (big, strong, quick release with footwork that needs work). He's also a real smart, well spoken kid. Worth a serious look in round 5, where he is currently projected to go.<o:p></o:p>
Round 7 #12 (201) Jameel McClain (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=118593) DE Syracuse
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McClain is a LB/DE tweener that could make the roster as a special teamer in the mode of Josh Stamer. He also could provide depth at LB and DE.<v:shape id="Picture_x0020_10" o:spid="_x0000_i1026" type="#_x0000_t75" style="width: 276.75pt; height: 309.75pt; visibility: visible;"><v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cowner%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_image010.png" o:title=""></v:imagedata></v:shape><o:p></o:p>
Round 7 #17 (206) Joe Fields FS Syracuse
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<o:p> </o:p><o:p></o:p>Another homer pick to wrap things up. I actually would like to see more Orange and Bulls players brought in to Buffalo, either through the draft or as UDFA. Fields would have a shot to make the roster as a special teams performer and for depth in the secondary.
Round 1 #11 (11)Keith Rivers, LB, USC (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=114517) LB 6'-3" 220 Senior
http://i.a.cnn.net./si/multimedia/photo_gallery/0704/gallery.nfl.2008.draft.candids/images/rivers.jpg
Video: #1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXYE-hXNN-c)#2 (http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-US&brand=&vid=0ced5af5-9c7a-431e-b391-44651166ecb3)<o:p></o:p>
Rivers is a 3 down LB who is equally adept at stuffing the run, dropping back in coverage and rushing the QB on a blitz. He’s smart, athletic and a leader on the field. He’s a perfect fit for the Bills at Will because of his quickness and exceptional coverage ability. He can shut down TE’s and backs coming out of the backfield. He also has exceptional range that enables him to pursues from sideline to sideline. He can over pursue at times and isn’t the strongest backer at the point of attack. He has a very high floor and is as close to being a can’t miss prospect as there is in the ’08 draft. He was very productive at USC. <o:p></o:p>
Poz, Crow and Rivers would make for a dynamic young LB squad that would be the cornerstone of the Bills Defense for years to come.<o:p></o:p>
He projects to be a top 15 pick.<o:p></o:p>
Other possibilities: Malcolm Kelly WR (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=116203), Sedrick Ellis, DT USC (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=116301), Fred Davis, TE<o:p></o:p>
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Round 2 #10 (41)Adarius Bowman (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=115604) WR 6’-4” 220 lbs
http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper657/stills/xu796c1j.gif<o:p></o:p>
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Bowman is a big physical receiver with good speed and great hands. He’s not afraid to go over the middle and is the best blocking receiver in the draft. He has soft hands and is capable of making spectacular one handed grabs. He has good leaping ability and does a nice job beating single coverage with double moves and head fakes. With his size and leaping ability he is an excellent red zone target. He is a bit tight hipped and struggles to scoop down for passes. He was dismissed from North Carolina after being arrested on marijuana charges which were later dropped. By several accounts, he has used the experience to motivate himself to get serious about football and has matured into a team leader. <o:p></o:p>
He is the perfect complement to Evans and would instantly improve the Bills red zone offense. He could even line up at H-Back. Next to helping improve the efficiency in the red zone, his downfield blocking would help Bills backs break more big plays.<o:p></o:p>
He projects to the late first to mid second round. His combine and pre-draft physicals will determine if he can sneak into the 1<sup>st</sup> round. The depth at WR this year gives him a chance to slip to the Bills in the 2<sup>nd</sup> round.
Struggled early senior bowl week but picked things up by mid week. 2 of the 3 Senior Bowl QBs on his team called him the best player on the squad.
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Round 3 #08 (71) Dre Moore (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=116307)DT6'-4" 311 Senior<v:shape id="_x0000_i1033" type="#_x0000_t75" style="width: 348pt; height: 258pt; visibility: visible;">
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Video:#1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6di8qtmN9Zo)<o:p></o:p>
Moore is a 1 technique run stuffer with the ability to penetrate and make plays in the backfield. When he plays with leverage he can dominate and collapse the pocket. He pops up out of his stance when tired and only started playing Football as a senior in high school but has gotten consistently better every year leading up to a break out campaign where he led the Terps with 6 sacks, this year. He has great athleticism for a man his size is only scratching the surface on his potential.
Drew some draft blog criticism after reportedly not looking fit during his senior bowl weigh in, but then went out and dominated on the field during practice showing great power, punch and quickness. <o:p></o:p>
Round 3 #09 (72) Brad Cottam (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?p=1732873) TE 6’-8” 270<o:p></o:p>
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Cottam has had an injury riddled career at Tennessee and has missed most of this season after suffering a wrist injury before the season began. He had a couple of big plays in the last few games including a TD vs. Wisconsin in their Bowl Game. Despite his lack of production, Cottam has incredible athletic ability for his size. He's 6-8 270 and runs in the 4.7 range.
His off season workouts will go a long way to determine where he slots, but he is really an interesting prospect. He had an impressive Senior Bowl Week that should move him up draft boards, including mine. I had him going in the 5th but now move him up to the 3rd round, replacing Cody Wallace who was completely exposed in Mobile.
Round 4 #15 (110) Owen Schmitt (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=128002) FB 6’-2” 250<o:p></o:p>
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Schmitt is a throwback glass eater that will blow open holes for Lynch. With Wallace added to the middle of the line, Schmitt and Lynch the Bills will have gone a long way to being a smash mouth team that doesn’t care how many guys you put in the box.
If someone like him doesn't fit your system, change your system.<o:p></o:p>
Round 5 #09 (135) Fernando Velasco (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=130102) C Georgia 6-3 318
http://onlineathens.com/multimedia/galleries/090207gamegallery/album/slides/090107Brown_td_jube_dm.jpg
Video: #1http://i.ixnp.com/images/v3.12/t.gif (http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6569676896611299118&q=fernando+velasco+georgia&total=1&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0)
A big strong drive blocking prospect who anchors well and has a great punch. He struggles in space and needs to improve his footwork in pass protection. He lacks athleticism and has difficulty sliding, but can be dominant in a power blocking scheme. He is reported to have an exceptional work ethic and high character.
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Round 5 #13 (139)Darnell Terrell (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=116658) CB Missouri 6-3 205 4.45<v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f">
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Round 6 #13 (170) Kevin O’Connell (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=128854) San Diego State 6'-6" 228 4.68
http://www.sdhoc.com/main/articles/aztecs/Oconnellpopwarner/Image00027589<o:p></o:p>
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I really like this kid but his footwork needs a lot of work. He has prototypical size, intelligence and athleticism. He's a bit of a project but I think in the right system and coaching he is a potential steal. He is 6'-6" 228 lbs. The ball comes out of his hands quick and he can fling it down field. If he can do a better job setting his feet on his throws he'll greatly improve his accuracy. He reminds me of Kevin Kolb, who I liked coming out last year (big, strong, quick release with footwork that needs work). He's also a real smart, well spoken kid. Worth a serious look in round 5, where he is currently projected to go.<o:p></o:p>
Round 7 #12 (201) Jameel McClain (http://www.buffalorange.com/showthread.php?t=118593) DE Syracuse
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McClain is a LB/DE tweener that could make the roster as a special teamer in the mode of Josh Stamer. He also could provide depth at LB and DE.<v:shape id="Picture_x0020_10" o:spid="_x0000_i1026" type="#_x0000_t75" style="width: 276.75pt; height: 309.75pt; visibility: visible;"><v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CUsers%5Cowner%5CAppData%5CLocal%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_image010.png" o:title=""></v:imagedata></v:shape><o:p></o:p>
Round 7 #17 (206) Joe Fields FS Syracuse
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<o:p> </o:p><o:p></o:p>Another homer pick to wrap things up. I actually would like to see more Orange and Bulls players brought in to Buffalo, either through the draft or as UDFA. Fields would have a shot to make the roster as a special teams performer and for depth in the secondary.