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2012 NFL Draft: Stephon Gilmore Bound For Buffalo

Found April 26, 2012 on Football Nation: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Terrence McGee,  Drayton Florence,  Leodis McKelvin,  Buddy Nix,  Aaron Williams
TEAMS: Buffalo Bills
It wasn't sexy, but it wasn't a worthless pick by any means. As the Bills already had their front pass defense fixes from free agency, they started the 2012 Draft by addressing the backfield. Part of their continued effort to improve their 19th ranked pass defense (you thought it was all fixed after free agency?), Buffalo takes 6'0", 190lb cornerback Stephon Gilmore, a physical blocker, smart player, and definite plus down the road, if not immediately for the Bills. With Keuchly, Claiborne, and Barron already gone, Buffalo took the best available player for their needs (they could have traded down in my opinion, but Nix said they just didn't want to do it). Gilmore was a three year SEC starter at South Carolina (played in all 40 games) and will likely be competing to start against annually injured Terrence McGee, Drayton Florence, who too often lets receivers by, and a severely underperforming Leodis McKelvin. Even if Gilmore is primarily seen in the nickel for...
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