Just Blog Baby 2014 NFL Mock Draft: Post Senior Bowl Round One (8.0)
By Chase Ruttig
Jan 2, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jalen Saunders (8) is tackled from behind by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (6) as he carries the ball for a touchdown in the first quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports
#9 Buffalo Bills: HaHa Clinton Dix, S Bama
Rory’s Take: With Jairus Byrd’s days basically numbered in Buffalo it would make sense for them to add a talented play making safety to the back end. The difference between Dix and Byrd is striking since Dix can play both free safety and strong, but isn’t as rangy of a defender as Byrd. This however shouldn’t be an issue with this aggressive defense that gets a lot of pressure on quarterbacks.
Chase’s Take: If the Bills want to avoid committing significant cap space on Jairus Byrd reaching slightly to snag Dix, the best safety available in the draft, is a move that makes sense for Buffalo.