We continue to follow the first round, with the Bills division rivals in New York making the first big move of the day.  The Jets traded draft picks and players to the Cleveland Browns, for their pick, the 5th overall.  And the Jets chose QB Mark Sanchez, whom some scouts rated higher than the first overall pick, Matthew Stafford.

If you’re interested in the Bills all time team, the Bills have it on their website.  Here’s the link:

http://www.channel1media.com/billsvoting/

Let us know what you think of the choices.  I think CB Booker Edgerson and WR Elbert Dubenion deserved to be on the all time team.   You gotta believe the fan voting online was heavily influenced  by younger, more internet-savvy voters.

A great celebration inside Ralph Wilson Stadium this afternoon as the Bills unveiled their 50th Anniversary All Time Team.  A huge crowd, somewhere between five and ten thousand fans, filed onto the artificial turf in the stadium for the ceremony.  The legendary play by play voice of the Bills, Van Miller, announced the all time Bills offense, while Bills special teams great Steve Tasker handled the defense.

In a great touch, the Bills had 50-year season ticket holders hang the jerseys of the all time team members on a mock Bills locker set up on the field.  Ruben Brown and Brian Moorman, both members of the team, were there to acknowledge the fans.

With great weather, locker room tours, and the draft coming up, it’s turning into a great day for loyal Bills fans.

We’re in place at One Bills Drive, as the NFL draft gets started.  The first two picks have been made–the Lions going with QB Matt Stafford from Georiga, and the Rams following form by selecting OT Jason Smith from Baylor. 

Here’s hoping the Bills get a crack at one of the top four Offensive Tackles in the draft.  I know they love Alabama’s Andre Smith and they would pick him if he lasts until 11.  They also like Mississippi’s Michael Oher and would be happy to take him if he’s available.  If they’re both gone, look for the Bills to switch gears and go for a defensive end, maybe Tennessee’s Robert Ayers.  It all depends on how the next eight picks go.

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Alabama' Andre Smith-Top Tackle Prospect (AP Photo/Univ. Alabama, Kent Gidley)

A recent item in the Boston Globe is proof that the Bills MUST draft Jason Peter’s replacement early in the draft.  As we point out in our review of the Bills draft needs, finding a left tackle should be the Bills highest priority.

The Globe item states that of the ten teams that allowed the fewest sacks in 2008, all ten had a left tackle drafted in the first or second round.  Seven of the team were first round picks.  This tells me that if you want to protect your quarterback, you better get a stud left tackle and you better get him early.  This should tell the Bills that they better use the 11th or 28th pick on a replacement for Peters.

Here’s the list of those ten teams and their left tackles:

1.  Denver  12 sacks allowed (Ryan Clady, 1st round)

2.  Tennessee 12 sacks  (Michael Roos, 2nd round)

3.  New Orleans 13 sacks (Jamal Brown, 1st round)

4.  Indianapolis 14 sacks (Tony Ugoh, 2nd round)

5.  Atlanta 17 sacks (Sam Baker, 1st round)

6.  Carolina 20 sacks (Jordan Gross, 1st round)

7.  Philadelphia 23 sacks (Tra Thomas, 1st round)

8.  Cleveland 24 sacks (Joe Thomas, 1st round)

9. San Diego 25 sacks (Marcus McNeil, 2nd round)

10. Miami 26 sacks (Jake Long, 1st round)

I think the Bills have to use the 11th pick on a left tackle, assuming Andre Smith or Michael Oher is available.  If not, they better use the 28th pick on an Eben Britton or William Beatty.  We’ll find out Saturday.

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