The Running of the Bills

I watched the NFL draft for the first time yesterday. It was enjoyable, despite the slow pace (the first round lasted for over 6 hours - a new record). The first round is the best part since it offers the most hope for a team. (And because I only know the names of players that are getting drafted that high.)

I loved the Bills' first two picks - Marshawn Lynch (RB) and Paul Posluzny (LB). I was expecting them to take Posluzny with their first round pick (#12) and find a RB in the second round. Instead, they took Lynch, who was rated as the second best RB in the draft, and got lucky when Posluzny slid all the way into the top of the second round, where they could trade up and take him. After they drafted Lynch, I was rooting for one one of the top LBs (especially Posluzny, since I knew they liked him) to last until a spot where we could trade up and get one. And then it happened! Marv read my mind and did exactly what I wanted him to do! It doesn't get much better than that for a fan. ;)

Trent Edwards (QB) seemed like a great value at the end of the 3rd round, since many people had him rated as the third best QB in the draft. All through the 3rd round ESPN was talking about him, wondering who would finally take him. He won't be starting anytime soon for us, obviously, but it never hurts to have a good QB on your bench getting trained for future action.

I was surprised by the number of offensive players the Bills drafted (2 RBs, a QB, a TE) - four out of our seven picks. I'd expected them to focus on the defense more (other than getting a RB and maybe a WR). Looks like they drafted based on the value that was available, not just on need. I'm excited about our offense, though, with our newly upgraded offensive line and the two complementary RBs that we drafted.