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Published: April 25, 2008 11:32 pm
BILLS: Who will the Bills take? Our guys chime in
Greater Niagara Newspapers
Ask 10 different people and you’re likely to get 10 different responses.
Sitting at No. 11 overall, there’s no shortage of directions the Buffalo Bills could go with their first-round pick today when the 2008 NFL Draft kicks off at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall.
We’ll spare you the pain of another painfully-wrong mock draft. But we can’t resist at least taking a stab at who the newest high-profile Bill will be.
Without further ado, our best guesses:
Tim Schmitt
Sports Editor
THE PICK: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee St.
THE REASON: The Bills have had success with small-school corners through the years, with Terrence McGee being the most recent. Rodgers-Cromartie’s lankiness will make him attractive to Buffalo’s brass.
Jay Skurski
Tonawanda News Sports Editor
THE PICK: Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan St.
THE REASON: Because there’s a huge hole on the roster at No. 2 receiver. Because Thomas has speed (4.4 40-yard dash) and height (6-foot-2). Plus, he won’t be there in Round 2.
John D’Onofrio
Lockport Union-Sun & Journal sports editor
THE PICK: Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan St.
THE REASON: The Bills have solidified other aspects of their defense in the offseason. Let’s not neglect the wideouts. Thomas is a quality WR that fits the mold of receivers of the immediate future — good hands, fast and tall.
Jonah Bronstein
Sports reporter
THE PICK: Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy
THE REASON: The best kick returner in the draft belongs on the league’s best special teams. Rugged receivers and tight ends will be available later on.
Nate Beutel
Sports reporter
THE PICK: Branden Albert, OG, Virginia
THE REASON: I was an offensive lineman, I coach offensive linemen and I all-around just love offensive linemen. Plus, I don’t believe in Brad Butler as a long-term solution. The addition of Albert immediately gives the Bills one of the top O-lines in the AFC.
Rick Pfeiffer
Niagara Gazette reporter
THE PICK: Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy
THE REASON: If he’s there at 11, the best cover corner in the draft is the pick. High character guy, a shade under 6’ tall, 4.38 40 time, great closing speed, quick feet, fluid in his motion and a skilled returner. Not a ball hawk, but no one is perfect.
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