A Look Ahead To The 2011 NFL Draft: The Buffalo Bills and Their Options

After a dismal offensive performance against the Dolphins in week 1 of the 2010 season, the Bills look to hold their own against a talented Green Bay Packers team.

Is it too early to look ahead to the draft? I think not! 

Lets take a look at some of the options the Bills will have come April 2011.

Wide Receiver: A.J. Green

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ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 03: A.J. Green #8 of the Georgia Bulldogs fails to pull in a two-point conversion against Chris Hawkins #29 of the Louisiana State University Tigers at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Gett

A receiver with seemingly limitless potential. Green comes to play every week, showing good speed, solid hands, and a great frame: 6'4'' 205 lbs. Green would be an instant upgrade in the Bills receiving corps, and has potential to go in the top 5.

Wide Receiver: Jonathan Baldwin

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PITTSBURGH - DECEMBER 05: Jonathan Baldwin #82 of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers catches a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bearcats on December 5, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Ge

Baldwin is a monsterous target, standing 6'5'' and weighing in at 225 lbs. He is a dynamic possession receiver, much like another Pitt standout: Larry Fitzgerald. He may not have breakaway speed, but Baldwin makes up for that in his size and ability to catch the ball in traffic. He is easily a top 20 pick.

Wide Receiver: Julio Jones

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - APRIL 17: Wide receiver Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide catches a pass during the Alabama spring game at Bryant Denny Stadium on April 17, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Dave Martin/Getty Images)

Julio Jones is well known for being on the #1 ranked Alabama team headed by a flashy running game. This run game is so great BECAUSE of Jones. He is an excellent run-blocker receiver, and a solid wideout as well. He has solid top 25 potential.

Quarterback: Jake Locker

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SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Jake Locker #10 of the Washington Huskies passes against the Syracuse Orange on September 11, 2010 at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Locker has prototype size for an NFL quarterback, along with great intangibles. He has a good arm, not great, but certainly not bad. To be honest, Sam Bradford's arm isn't that great and he still went #1 overall. Locker can run with the ball as well, he mirrors the playing styles of Ben Roethlisberger and Jake Plummer. Currently #1 selection talent.

Quarterback: Andrew Luck

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PALO ALTO, CA - SEPTEMBER 04: Andrew Luck #12 of the Stanford Cardinal drops back to pass the ball during their game against the Sacramento State Hornets at Stanford Stadium on September 4, 2010 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

Andrew Luck is said by some experts to be even better than Jake Locker. He has a solid arm, and can scramble for yardage when need be. The only problem is that he is a RS Sophomore, which makes him a long-shot to come out this year. He has top 10 talent.

Quarterback: Ryan Mallett

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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 28: Quarterback Ryan Mallett #15 of the Arkansa Razorbacks throws a pass over Rahim Alem #84 of the Louisiana State University Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 28, 2009 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Ge

Mallet stands tall in the pocket at 6'7'' and has a rocket arm, but has some accuracy issues. His play reminds me of Derek Anderson (when he is at his best). He isn't one to leave the pocket, but he is able to get the ball into the hole quickly due to his arm strength. He is difficult to judge, but it's safe to say he has top 25 talent.

Offensive Tackle: Joseph Barksdale

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GAINESVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 11: Offensive lineman Joseph Barksdale #78 of the LSU Tigers sets to block against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 11, 2008 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Having prototype size at 6'5'' 315 lbs. Barksdale has the skill set to be a solid left tackle in the NFL. He isn't an overpowering blocker, which limits his ability as a run-blocker, but he has the technique and finesse to be a solid pass-blocker. If he plays well this year and improves his run-blocking he is a top 10 talent.

Your Thoughts?

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ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 12: Chan Gailey, coaches his first regular season game as Bills head coach against the Miami Dolphins during the NFL season opener at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 12, 2010 in Orchard Park, New York. Miami won 15-10. (Phot

What do you want the Bills to do in the 2011 draft assuming they are in position to get some of these guys?

Personally I would love Locker or Luck with our first pick. Either trading back into the first round, or hoping that Julio Jones, Michael Floyd, or Jonathan Baldwin falls to us in the second seems wise as well.

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