2011 NFL Mock Draft: Buffalo Upgrades Outside Linebacker with Von Miller

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Will Buffalo Draft Von Miller Despite Holes in His Game?

Von Miller has shown an awful lot of explosion and athleticism in getting ready for the NFL but I wonder how he will translate to the next level if he isn’t playing in a 3-4 scheme like he did in college at Texas A&M.

Miller was a true sack artist for the Aggies and I am sure that part of his game will translate but what about the ability to play in pass coverage or against the run? I am sure that the Bills won’t have Miller rushing the passer on every single down especially if he is playing opposite Shawne Merriman for the Bills.

Miller had a very impressive combine in which he ran a 4.5 40 and he also showed some great athleticism in his position drills.

The question is whether the linebacker will be able to fill the holes in his game. Sure he has a ton of athleticism that will help him at the next level but I think the Bills could do better with this pick, but they won’t.

1. Carolina Panthers: Marcell Dareus, DT 2. Denver Broncos: Da'Quan Bowers, DE 3. Buffalo Bills: Von Miller, OLB 4. Cincinnati Bengals: A.J. Green, WR	17. New England Patriots: Nate Solder, OT 18. San Diego Chargers: Adrian Clayborn, DE 19. New York Giants: Gabe Carimi, OT 20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Justin Houston, OLB
5. Arizona Cardinals: Blaine Gabbert, QB 6. Cleveland Browns: Julio Jones, WR 7. San Francisco: Patrick Peterson, CB 8. Tennessee Titans: Nick Fairley, DT	21. Kansas City Chiefs: Tyron Smith, OT 22. Indianapolis Colts: Danny Watkins, OG 23. Philadelphia Eagles: Mike Pouncey, OG 24. New Orleans Saints: Ryan Kerrigan, DE
9. Dallas Cowboys: J.J Watt, DE 10. Washington Redskins: Cam Newton, QB 11. Houston Texans: Robert Quinn, DE 12. Minnesota Vikings: Jake Locker, QB	25. Seattle Seahawks: Ryan Mallett, QB 26. Baltimore Ravens: Rahim Moore, FS 27. Atlanta Falcons: Muhammad Wilkerson, DE 28. New England Patriots: Akeem Ayers, OLB
13. Detroit Lions: Prince Amukamara, CB 14. St. Louis Rams: Corey Liuget, DT 15. Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram, RB 16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Cam Jordan, DE	29. Chicago Bears: Anthony Castonzo, OT 30. New York Jets: Randall Cobb, WR 31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Derek Sherrod, OT 32. Green Bay Packers: Jimmy Smith, CB