satelliteoflovegm Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 And I say good for the asking price. We have too many holes to fill and some quality draft picks. Roll with A Train and draft someone in the 1st or a lesser guy in the second or even third. Link The Bills have made little secret about their interest in San Diego restricted free agent running back Michael Turner, but seeing a trade consummated by the two clubs prior to the draft appears unlikely according to Buffalo GM Marv Levy. "There's nothing new to report right now," said Levy Wednesday. "There are so many complexities to the deal that if it's done I've got to tell you it'd be a surprise." Levy is no doubt referring to the fact that not only would the Bills and Chargers have to agree on compensation to orchestrate the trade of Turner, but Buffalo would also presumably need to have a long term contract agreement in place with Turner's agent for a trade to be completed. When asked if the Bills would be willing to surrender their first round pick in this year's draft for Turner, Levy chose not to comment. "We wouldn't disclose what our strategy would be or what would happen with it," said Levy. "It's more complex than what we would offer right now. There are so many factors in it that I'd prefer not to talk about all of them. Let me put it that way." San Diego GM A.J. Smith has been sticking to his guns on compensation for Turner, which reportedly remains a first round pick. Whether Smith will lessen those demands to a high second-round pick between now and the NFL Draft a week and a half from now remains to be seen. Running back a focus With Buffalo in need of a running back it was a specific focus at the Bills draft luncheon Wednesday. Levy was asked if Buffalo needs to land a lead back coming out of this draft. "We won't say, 'God we've got to have a back, here's the best back available right now let's take him ahead of this corner or any position player who is rated higher," said Levy. "We're going to go for the higher rated position player." Head coach Dick Jauron has gone on record saying he's not opposed to a running back by committee approach. Both Levy and Bills Assistant GM Modrak admitted that the league has shifted a little bit in favor of an offensive approach which consists of more than one back carrying the full load. "You need to be able to run the football and two backs certainly give you that ability," said Modrak. "If you're going to go into the game wanting to run the football and you only have one guy and he goes down things change drastically. The pound and the wear and tear we talk about rotations and it's nice to have two. You can win without two, but you'd like to have another guy." Perhaps without an absolute demand for a number one feature back the Bills will address their hole at linebacker in round one and then focus on running back in round two. Modrak was asked about the running back talent expected to be available in the second or third round. "There are some guys that can be or could be very good number two (backs) or very good additions to your team," said Modrak. "I think there's some quality there at the right price. Some of them fit certain roles too. They may not be your lead guy, but they'd be great seconds or guys that can do different things for you and add a lot to your team." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Begin fixing that line first and then trade all those picks for a runner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satelliteoflovegm Posted April 19, 2007 Author Share Posted April 19, 2007 Begin fixing that line first and then trade all those picks for a runner. I'd say the 45 million they spent on lineman this year may have done that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 i would not be shocked in the least to see the Bills move up in the draft and take Adrian Peterson(of course I am assuming that Clev takes Quinn) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabuffbills Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 i would not be shocked in the least to see the Bills move up in the draft and take Adrian Peterson(of course I am assuming that Clev takes Quinn) highly doubt it, i see them staying where they are and taking Patrick Willis, then grabbing a RB in the 2nd or 3rd round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabuffbills Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Begin fixing that line first and then trade all those picks for a runner. so the 3 offensive linemen they got in free agency was for nothing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 so the 3 offensive linemen they got in free agency was for nothing? Sorry it took me so long to respond...I just got my foot out of my mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Could be posturing on Levy's part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 Could be posturing on Levy's part. Thats what Im thinking... If Levy is bringing in his type of players, there is no way he doesnt go after Turner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piranha Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 i see them staying where they are and taking Patrick Willis, then grabbing a RB in the 2nd or 3rd round As another Bills fan, I also see this happening. (if you know Levy) Then again, the Bills seem to surprise even me every year in the draft... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 It's refreshing to hear someone say that on this board. Most Huddlers aren't man enough to ever admit being wrong. Are you kidding? Shoot, the day I was born my parents looked at me and said "Wrong...all wrong!" Thanks for the sentiment though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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