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A LOOK AT BUFFALO’S 2010 DRAFT CLASS

BY BRAD ANDREWS | MAY 8, 2011





I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty excited for the upcoming 2011 NFL season
(assuming it happens). I think with another year under Chan Gailey, the Buffalo
offense will be much improved. Plus, the defense brought in several
reinforcements via the 2011 Draft who will contribute immediately.

Most of us (plus many experts) are feeling pretty good about the Bills’ 2011
Draft, especially since the Bills’ 2010 Draft didn’t really produce much last
season. But I’m not ready to quit on the 2010 rookie class. The Bills drafted a
ton of “project” type players last year, and there’s a chance many of them could
make a big impact in their sophomore seasons.

Let’s take a revised look at the Bills’ 2010 Draft, pick by pick:

Round 1:  C.J. Spiller, RB – Clemson (2010 stats: 74 carries, 283 yards, 3.8
YPC; 24 receptions, 157 yards, 1 TD; 1 kick return TD)

To put it bluntly, Spiller did not have a great rookie season. The #9 overall
pick had trouble earning steady playing time and never got more than nine
carries in a single game. (And in that nine-carry game he rushed for just 16
yards.) Spiller scored just two touchdowns in his first NFL season, both in the
third game of the season. Chan Gailey repeatedly implied that Spiller struggled
to adjust to the NFL game, both in terms of learning to pass block and learning
to run against an NFL-caliber defense.

Frustrated fans are already screaming that Spiller’s a bust, but it’s way too
early for that. Spiller’s going to get every opportunity to earn more playing
time this year, and I think he’ll take advantage. His tremendous talent is still
there, and a year of experience should clear up some of the things that
frustrated Gailey so much. Spiller and Fred Jackson should be a potent backfield
combination in 2011.

But if Spiller can’t get it together, 2011 5th-round selection Johnny White
could easily steal his time and become the team’s 3rd-down back. Should be
interesting to monitor this situation in training camp.

Round 2: Torell Troup, DT – Central Florida (2o1o stats: 15 games, 23 tackles, 1
tackle for loss)

Troup distinguished himself in 2010 by not really distinguishing himself at all.
Drafted in attempt to give Buffalo a true nose tackle for the 3-4 look, Troup
never made much of an impact in his first season in Buffalo. He was on the field
quite a bit, but wasn’t terribly noticeable. Granted, the role of the nose
tackle doesn’t lend itself to a ton of stats or big plays, but Troup seemed to
struggle taking on and holding blockers as well.

Hopefully a year of experience and time in weight room will help Troup in 2011.
He’s going to see time in 2011, as he’s really the top 3-4 style nose tackle on
the roster. However, if he’s unimpressive in training camp, perhaps one of two
gigantic long-shot projects (Michael Jasper and Kellen Heard) could take some
snaps away from Troup.

Round 3: Alex Carrington, DE – Arkansas State (2010 stats: 9 games, 8 tackles, 1
sack)

Carrington is a very large man (6’5” – 284 pounds) who was drafted to be a DE in
the 3-4 system. He’s one of the very few true 5-technique 3-4 ends on the
roster, but he’s still a bit of a project. He played for college football
minnows Arkansas State and was really raw. As a result, he was inactive for
seven of Buffalo’s first nine games last season. That’s not to say he
disappointed in 2010. I don’t think anyone in the Bills organization really
expected more from Carrington than we got last year.

That said, I’m still very high on Carrington’s potential. I think he could
develop into a very good run-stopping DE with a bit of pass-rush potential. If
he’s still not getting on the field in 2011? Then it’s time to be concerned.

Round 4: Marcus Easley, WR – Connecticut (Did not play in 2010 – Injured)

One the biggest disappointments in 2010 for Buffalo had to be Easley’s knee
injury in training camp. I am bullish on Easley’s potential. Easley is a big guy
(6’3” – 210) with the ability to  go over the middle and play in the slot. As
admirable of a job as David Nelson in 2010 filling a similar role, I think Ryan
Fitzpatrick will really enjoy having Easley as an option in 2011.

Round 5: Ed Wang, OT – Virginia Tech (2010: six games, no starts)

Wang was drafted as another project-type player. He struggled with injuries in
his rookie season and only saw the field in six games. He didn’t look all that
great when he was on the field.

Wang has some potential, but he might be in trouble in regards to making the
roster in 2011. Is he athletic enough to play tackle? If not, can he beat out a
ton of other guys (Eric Wood, Andy Levitre, Kraig Urbik, Chad Rinehart) for
playing time at guard? The offensive line story will be one to follow in the
preseason.

Round 6: Arthur Moats, LB – James Madison (201o stats: 15 games, 33 tackles, 2.5
sacks, 1 forced fumble)

Moats, regardless of what he does for the rest of his career, will always be one
of my favorite players for one reason.

Go away Favre.

Anyway, Moats was a pleasant surprise at the end of the 2010 season, earning
himself more and more playing time as the year progressed. The man can get after
the passer, which is a rarity on the roster right now.

I think Moats is ready for a HUGE 2011 season. And I’m not alone.

Round 6: Danny Batten, LB – South Dakota State (Did not play in 2010 – Injured)

Another huge disappointment in 2010 was Batten’s preseason shoulder injury. I
think Batten would have seen the field for Buffalo last year. He can rush the
passer and isn’t bad in coverage. The Bills have gone back and forth about
switching him from outside to inside linebacker this offseason, but I think he’s
best suited at outside linebacker. Given the Bills glaring lack of depth there,
I think that’s where you’ll see him. He’s someone to watch in 2011.

Round 7: Levi Brown, QB – Troy (2010 stats: 1 game, 24 yards passing, 1 INT)

We covered this yesterday in the first segment of our roster breakdown, but
Brown had something of a lost year in 2010. He was cut after training camp, came
back after a few weeks, but didn’t really get snaps as the #3 QB. I think unless
he comes in looking terrible he’ll be on the roster again, so maybe he’ll get
the chance to show something.

Round 7: Kyle Calloway, OT – Iowa (2010 – cut in training camp)

Okay, so not everyone in this draft class still has a chance to make an impact
in 2011.

But still, there’s potential with this group of sophomores. (Not even counting
undrafted rookies Donald Jones and David Nelson.) History might look back more
fondly on the 2010 draft than we do now.





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