Buffalo Bills Fans: Meet John Skelton

Welcome, every football fan, to that time of year where you feel like a five-year-old on Christmas morning. With free agency set to take place on Friday, round the clock coverage of the combine, and the draft less than two months away, we are all waiting calmly for that surprise player that comes out of nowhere to turn into a star.

Every draft consists of that one guy. It doesn't matter where he gets picked; he just does his job and blossoms into an all-pro player. Last year we had Jairus Byrd, a kid from Oregon that nobody had on their radar, who made the Pro Bowl.

You have to find that rare gem when it comes to the draft. The gem has to be somebody that has every intangible to make the transition from NCAA to the NFL.

The Buffalo Bills have holes the size of the Grand Canyon. It will take an unbelievable draft and a great free agency period to turn us around. It's not something that will happen overnight.

If you take a high-profiled QB in the early rounds, it's clearly a risk. If you were Buddy Nix, would you throw Jimmy Clausen to the dogs? No!

At the same time,we need OUR guy! The one, when you think "Bills football", sticks out in your mind. So, why not take a guy late in the draft who you can groom, or can step in if he earns the job through Training Camp?

John Skelton (No. 16 in picture), starting QB for the Fordham Rams (1-AA; Don't knock it, remember Joe Flacco?). The guy stands at 6'5", 244 pounds, and is projected as a sixth round pick according to multiple draft sites. His numbers aren't mid blowing like Tim Tebow's and Dan LeFevour's, and he didn't play at a big school, but when you look at his scouting report by cbssports.com, it's kind of hard to not look twice:

Overview: cbssports.com

Accuracy: Accurate enough to give his receiver a chance to make a play after the catch whether on a quick screen, out route, slant, fade, or throw down the seam. Leads his man on slants and deep throws. Will aim the ball and feather it in instead of letting it loose.

Arm Strength: Throws 45-50-yard passes with little effort, but he rarely takes full advantage of his arm strength. Ball gets from hash to opposite sideline in a hurry when he steps into the throw. Good trajectory on deep passes, and the ball doesn't hang up. Inconsistent spiral, though the ball still has fair pace when it wobbles.

Setup/Release: Prototypical size and stands tall in the pocket. Waits patiently for routes to develop. Mostly in the shotgun when passing but will go under center on run plays and the occasional play-action.

Release speed is not an issue whether in the pocket or on the run. Relies on his arm strength too much; will throw off back foot and into traffic. Throws from different arm angles and usually well-balanced. Could sell the ball fake more in play-action.

Reading Defenses: Knows the second and third progression, and is willing to throw underneath route if deep receiver is covered up. Will pick apart a defense if given time. Looks to the quick screen before checking out deep throw. Will not look off the safety or creeping corner consistently, resulting in interceptions. Trusts his receivers too much, throwing jump balls when unnecessary.

On the Move: Mobile for his size and able to throw accurately on the run in either direction. Squares his shoulders when throwing on the run. Will evade sacks from FCS defenders, but unclear whether he'll do so against better competition. Doesn't always get his eyes down field when pressured in the pocket but does when outside.

Mobility leads him to leave the pocket too quickly at times. Agile enough to get first downs when scrambling or running the read option, but not quick enough to run for more than a few yards and lacks elusiveness in the open field. Lowers his head for a first down if sideline isn't available and can slide if possible. Good size for the sneak.

Intangibles: Two-year captain who leads his offense on and off the field. Quiet with the media but vocal on the field. Has the work ethic and intelligence to become an NFL starter.

Sounds a little better than Trent Edwards, huh? Better than Fitz?

There is no way to prove if this guy can make it until he hits the field. However, with that being said, would you rather have a J.P. Losman in the first round or a player who barely cost anything if he doesn't pan out?

If the Bills take care of the major needs early in the draft, maybe sign another QB for mentoring, then go get Skelton, I wouldn't mind it at all.