pabillsfan
March 18th, 2008, 12:25:29 PM
http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=386168
An in-depth analysis of the Buffalo Bills' plan for the 2008 NFL Draft:
NEEDS
1. Wide receiver. It was way too easy for defenses to neutralize top receiver Lee Evans last season, because opponents didn't fear the Bills' No. 2 wideout. They could use a big, physical target who can win jump balls and make catches in traffic. LSU's Early Doucet (6-0, 205) or Texas' Limas Sweed (6-5, 219) would be ideal if the Bills address the position in the first round. Oklahoma State's Adarius Bowman (6-4, 220) may slip on draft day because of a knee injury, but he's a first-round talent who could be a steal in the second or third round.
2. Tight end. The lack of production at this position has been a problem for the Bills for the past six years. A good receiving tight end who can stretch the middle of the field would help quarterback Trent Edwards immensely next season. USC's Fred Davis, Missouri's Martin Rucker, Notre Dame's John Carlson, Purdue's Dustin Keller, Texas A&M's Martellus Bennett and Texas' Jermichael Finley all have outstanding skills as receivers and can run after the catch.
3. Cornerback. Terrence McGee and Jabari Greer seem set as starters, while Ashton Youboty is the top backup. But Kiwaukee Thomas was released, Jason Webster left as a free agent, and Greer is entering the final year of his contract, so the Bills must prepare for the future. Buffalo could use a corner with some size who can excel in man and zone coverage. South Florida's Mike Jenkins, Troy's Leodis McKelvin, USC's Terrell Thomas, LSU's Chevis Jackson, Kansas' Aqib Talib and Virginia Tech's Victor Harris are among the many possibilities.
An in-depth analysis of the Buffalo Bills' plan for the 2008 NFL Draft:
NEEDS
1. Wide receiver. It was way too easy for defenses to neutralize top receiver Lee Evans last season, because opponents didn't fear the Bills' No. 2 wideout. They could use a big, physical target who can win jump balls and make catches in traffic. LSU's Early Doucet (6-0, 205) or Texas' Limas Sweed (6-5, 219) would be ideal if the Bills address the position in the first round. Oklahoma State's Adarius Bowman (6-4, 220) may slip on draft day because of a knee injury, but he's a first-round talent who could be a steal in the second or third round.
2. Tight end. The lack of production at this position has been a problem for the Bills for the past six years. A good receiving tight end who can stretch the middle of the field would help quarterback Trent Edwards immensely next season. USC's Fred Davis, Missouri's Martin Rucker, Notre Dame's John Carlson, Purdue's Dustin Keller, Texas A&M's Martellus Bennett and Texas' Jermichael Finley all have outstanding skills as receivers and can run after the catch.
3. Cornerback. Terrence McGee and Jabari Greer seem set as starters, while Ashton Youboty is the top backup. But Kiwaukee Thomas was released, Jason Webster left as a free agent, and Greer is entering the final year of his contract, so the Bills must prepare for the future. Buffalo could use a corner with some size who can excel in man and zone coverage. South Florida's Mike Jenkins, Troy's Leodis McKelvin, USC's Terrell Thomas, LSU's Chevis Jackson, Kansas' Aqib Talib and Virginia Tech's Victor Harris are among the many possibilities.