2011 NFL Mock Draft: Is Peter King Way About Buffalo Bills Needs?

April 26, 2011   ·   Adam Lazarus   ·   Jump to comments

Strange Choice From King In 2011 NFL Mock Draft
Peter King's Pick: Von  Miller, OLB/DE, Texas A&M
Who King Thinks They Should Take: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College

King's Explanation:
Buffalo's biggest needs are a left tackle and a run stopper, but those will be addressed in later rounds, because Miller's potential is so great. He has the chance to be a double-digit sacker, the guy '09 first-rounder Aaron Maybin hasn't become. But projecting pass rushers is always risky. For a team whose QB was hit way too much last year, I'd rather have a Day One left tackle. Castonzo started 54 games at BC and was never overmatched.
Critiquing a mock draft is tough because one pick can change everything. That's why I disagree with King's pick for the Bills. I see the Broncos taking Von Miller, leaving Marcell Dareus to go right to the Bills, who certainly need a stout defensive tackle.
So I can't really give King poor marks for this choice. But I...

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