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And with the #11 Pick in the Arrowhead Pride Mock Draft, the Buffalo Bills Select...

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                              USC LB Rey Maualuga

ArrowDread with the pick...

There are a lot of Pac-10 haters, but this dude can ball!  He has been called the next Junior Seau and not just because of his pacific island heritage.  Dude is a game breaker.  Anyone who watched USC play this year saw Maualuga flying around, making plays in the nations best conference. Hes got speed, experience in big games, and that USC swagger any team would love at middle LB. The Bills are in need of defensive rock, someone to build their D around.  Bills would love to to keep Paul Poluzney inside, but they cannot miss opportunity to lock up a cornerstone LB for the next decade.  Buffalo need a pass rusher, but underwhelmed with Orakpo and all the Big 10 chumps, Bills go best LB available, which is Rey-Rey.

Previous pick: QB Matthew Stafford

Read moreScouting Report (Mocking the Draft), Rey Maualuga on Conquest Chronicles

On the clock for Monday: Denver Broncos (Keyser Soze) and the Washington Redskins (The PARADE)

Click over for the full schedule and current draft results.

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I can't really speak much on Maualuga or the Bills LB situation so I'll let Buffalo Rumblings take it away:

Easily the most NFL-ready linebacker this year.  The type of player that you plug into the lineup and let him go from Day One.  Like his two USC teammates, he's got experience in a zone-based scheme.  Two things are working against him in terms of Buffalo, however - less than stellar straight-line speed and, far more importantly, the fact that the team seems content keeping Paul Posluszny inside.

Star-divide

Pick Round 1 Selection Date
1 Detroit Lions - UCrawford LB Aaron Curry Weds. March 10th
2 St. Louis Rams - Lanier63 OT Jason Smith Monday, March 16th
3 Kansas City Chiefs - TonyG88 OT Eugene Monroe Monday, March 16th
4 Seattle Seahawks - mikvogel DT B.J. Raji Tuesday, March 17th
5 Cleveland Browns - HIV2Elway WR Michael Crabtree Tuesday, March 17th
6 Cincinnati Bengals - mistamic OT Andre Smith Weds., March 18th
7 Oakland Raiders - mushin WR Jeremy Maclin Weds., March 18th
8 Jacksonville Jaguars - DThomasReigns WR Percy Harvin Thursday, March 19th
9 Green Bay Packers - JasonM DE/OLB Everette Brown
Thursday, March 19th
10 San Francisco 49ers - Harry Feltersnatch QB Matt Stafford Friday, March 20th
11 Buffalo Bills - ArrowDread LB Rey Maualuga
Friday, March 20th
12 Denver Broncos - Keyser Sose
Monday, March 23rd
13 Washington Redskins - Official Arrowhead Pride Parade
Monday, March 23rd
14 New Orleans Saints - cmpotter
Tuesday, March 24th
15 Houston Texans - ChiefsDude
Tuesday, March 24th
16 San Diego Chargers - Helmets
Weds., March 25th
17 New York Jets - NJChief
Weds., March 25th
18 Chicago Bears - Holmeslice
Thursday, March 26th
19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers - madtheory
Thursday, March 26th
20 Detroit Lions (from Dallas) - UCrawford
Friday, March 27th
21 Philadelphia Eagles - Chiefsfan717
Friday, March 27th
22 Minnesota Vikings - kcsno56
Monday, March 30th
23 New England Patriots - connerman
Monday, March 30th
24 Atlanta Falcons - RedNose
Tuesday, March 31st
25 Miami Dolphins - shraggyj
Tuesday, March 31st
26 Baltimore Ravens - Ben S
Weds., April 1st
27 Indianapolis Colts - craig in calgary
Weds., April 1st
28 Philadelphia Eagles (from Carolina) - Chiefsfan717
Thursday, April 2nd
29 New York Giants - ChiefsFan90s
Thursday, April 2nd
30 Tennessee Titans - Lvl.99
Friday, April 3rd
31 Arizona Cardinals - THE_TRUTH
Friday, April 3rd
32 Pittsburgh Steelers - McWhirt33
Monday, April 6th
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Yes
94 votes
No
68 votes
Indifferent
26 votes

188 votes | Poll has closed

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Yeah right

they just signed Pat Thomas!

"The spirit, the will to win, and the will to excel are the things that endure. These qualities are so much more important than the events that occur." - Vince Lombardi

by Shawn on Mar 20, 2009 11:40 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who?

My crystal ball says Jay Cutler cries himself to sleep every night.

by IISaiNtII on Mar 20, 2009 11:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know pat , pat thomas from the chiefs

FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.

by sexassassin on Mar 20, 2009 11:42 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Was he a red-coater? You know, one of those guys who hold the flags?

My crystal ball says Jay Cutler cries himself to sleep every night.

by IISaiNtII on Mar 20, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good Pick

I’m irritated because I was hoping he’d fall to the Lions at #20, but it makes sense for the Bills. They lost Angelo Crowell and need someone to shore up their linebacking corps and this is about the right spot for them to take Maualuga.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 20, 2009 11:48 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Since when did you become such a big Lions fan?

I can understand Calvin Johnson, but I’m tending to think its your secret boycrush on ol’ Grampa Gun

by KansasCityShuffle on Mar 20, 2009 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've Followed The Lions Since Barry Sanders Played There

While the Chiefs are my team, Sanders was still my favorite NFL player…the dude was flat-out awesome. And I’ve kept up with them on and off since he left, mainly because they’re the ultimate underdog and I enjoy rooting for the underdog. I was the same way with the Cardinals for awhile too. Took a lot of ridicule from my dad because, in his words “The Cardinals will never make it to a Super Bowl in your lifetime”.

Plus, I think they’ve got the potential to be really good (although I think Gunther will do a terrible job as DC). They’ve got an All-World receiver and a very promising running back with Kevin Smith (who was a better RB last season than Matt Forte…which isn’t meant as a slight against Forte). Also, I have Megatron in my keeper league (and am hoping to snag Kevin Smith with a 6th round pick in the upcoming fantasy draft) so I have a vested interest in following the Lions. :)

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 20, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Orakpo on the clock

unless Cutler jets then you gotta believe it’s Sanchez

Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.

by 808NaNz808 on Mar 20, 2009 12:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

They’re in pretty desperate straits for a QB right now. Kellen Clemens is terrible. I’m not sure about Sanchez’s readiness for the NFL but if he ends up there I’m betting he’s the starter by midseason or sooner.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 20, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great pick

If he went to Buffalo their D could start looking scary quickly!

by KansasCityShuffle on Mar 20, 2009 12:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

With two Polynesian linebackers

that’s pretty scary for opposing rushers

Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.

by 808NaNz808 on Mar 20, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

buffalo would have some pretty nice off season upgrades

plus a good solid line backing core. as long as lynch can stop riding dirty these guys can be pretty good.

FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.

by sexassassin on Mar 20, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

B-Lo

Its hard to hate on the Bills. How to you talk shit on Buffalo? KC fans know heartbreak and playoff choke jobs but nothing like Bills fans. Losing 4 straight Super Bowls?!?! I cant imagine even making it to one. Dont bring this up with Bills fans. My roommate in college was from Buffalo and would get real emo whenever anyone would talk about it. Ive always had a soft spot for the Bills cause…man..4 in a row…thats rough.

Bills have a tight squad. Picking up TO is a ballsy move, but I like it. With a few more guys and some help on D, Bills could be sleeper.

by ArrowDread on Mar 20, 2009 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Plus

They retro uniforms could be the best in all the NFL. FUNKY!

by ArrowDread on Mar 20, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thats what they all said last year

Buffalo could be a sleeper. At the start of the season they looked legit then they choked and showed the team that they truly are

by KansasCityShuffle on Mar 20, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're Never Going To Be A Sleeper

Because Dick Jauron sucks. He sucks, sucks, sucks, sucks, sucks, sucks, sucks, sucks.

He is a shitty head coach. He’s had one winning season in eight years (13-3 in 2001). He’s never topped seven wins in the other seven seasons. His offenses suck, his playcalling sucks, and his coaching sucks. His career as a HC should have ended after his tenure in Detroit.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 20, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought he pretty much lost his job

when he called that pass with J.P Losman in on 3rd and short with Marshawn freekin Lynch in is weapons closet. A first would have set up a kneel and done but they turned the ball over and lost.. I forget who they were playing though, he was retained in the name of consistency in the coaching staff…. I guess consistently sucking is something the Bills are interested in

Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.

by 808NaNz808 on Mar 20, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Consistency

If there’s anything I hate, it’s that word when it’s used to talk up an incompetent coach or useless player.

You know what a “consistent” player with bad stats is? A consistently shitty player. You know what a “consistent” coach with a poor win-loss record is? A consistently shitty coach. Consistency is for losers unless it’s accompanied by tangible and quantifiable achievements.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 20, 2009 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1 man

haha

Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.

by 808NaNz808 on Mar 20, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats passion for hatred i love it uc

FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.

by sexassassin on Mar 20, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's Holding Marshawn Lynch Back

With his crappy ultra-conservative offense. He also screwed me in 2007 by making Lee Evans a fantasy bust of mammoth proportions.

Fortunately I won my league last year even with Jauron’s idiocy. But I do feel sorry for Bills fans, seeing as how senile old Ralph Wilson decided to extend him after three consecutive 7-9 seasons.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 20, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bill Simmons Said It Best

If Ralph Wilson were our aging, wealthy parent and he started making financial decisions as idiotic as the one he made by extending Jauron, we’d already be taking steps to have him declared legally incapacitated so he couldn’t piss away any more of our inheritance.

Predictions for 2009

1. Todd Haley's going to struggle with managing his staff in his rookie year as head coach.
2. The Lions will draft Matt Stafford, the Rams will draft Jason Smith, and the Chiefs will draft either Aaron Curry or Eugene Monroe.

by UCrawford on Mar 20, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TO is a destroyr of teams

He eats hope and craps disappointment. He’ll move to Buffalo and make nice-nice with Trent Edwards in the off-season, maybe taking him out for a night of steaks and strippers. Then midway through the season the Bills will hit a three game losing streak and TO will explode leaving nothing behind but scorched earth and despair.

by Chiefs4Life on Mar 20, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

he has a chance to at least END his career on a good note. But I doubt he takes advantage of it, there were four other teams looking at him so he probably still thinks he’s the greatest person ever to grace this planet

Time is a great teacher... unfortunately it kills all it's pupils.

by 808NaNz808 on Mar 20, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm cool with the pick.

But as far as calling the pac-10 the best conference in the nation, I think that may be a bit of a stretch… :)

by Ben S on Mar 21, 2009 1:18 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Its not a bad pick

but I think they would be better off going with Orakpo…thier DL struggled alot last year…at times looking like the Chiefs DL…..Schlobel is getting up in age and comming off a nice little injury….I personally dont think Orakpo will be that good in the NFL but I think thats where the Bills will look to go….But I wouldnt be surprised if your pick was’nt what they actually did…

by KCchief5555 on Mar 21, 2009 10:30 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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