Just Blog Baby 2014 NFL Mock Draft: Round One 9.0
By Chase Ruttig
Jan 2, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (6) tackles Oklahoma Sooners running back Brennan Clay (24) during the fourth quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Oklahoma defeated Alabama 45-31. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
#9 Buffalo Bills: HaHa Clinton Dix, S Alabama
Rory’s Take: Jairius Byrd has likely played his last downs for the Bills and with the potential to add a playmaking and versatile safety to a defense that has a consistent pass rush would fit an immense need.
Chase’s Take: Buffalo reaches for a need with Byrd likely leaving for free agency by grabbing Dix who is largely regarded as the best safety in the draft. Buffalo could potentially wait until Round 2 to grab Deone Bucannon from Washington State if they wish to grab a more elite talent than Dix or simply trade down out of the Top 10.