Per PFT:

 

"Sources: Bills Shopping Simpson

 

Sources close to the National Football Post have informed us that the Buffalo Bills are looking to trade free safety Ko Simpson before this weekend’s draft in New York. The former fourth round draft choice has complied 143 tackles and 2 interceptions in three NFL seasons.

 

The Bills have been active in the past week. On Friday, Buffalo traded away Pro Bowl offensive tackle Jason Peters to Philadelphia in return for multiple draft picks and are reportedly shopping wide receiver Roscoe Parrish and defensive end Chris Kelsay as well."

 

Simpson's a young guy (still only 25) with plenty of potential, who could be had for a late-round pick. He hasn't exactly lived up to that potential in Buffalo, but it's hard to blame him, given how inept their defense was in general. Here's his scouting report when he came out of South Carolina:

 

"Ko Simpson

 

Position: Safety

 

School: South Carolina

 

Status: Senior

 

Height: 6-1

 

Weight: 202

 

40-Yard Dash: 4.49 (EST)

 

Positives:

Ko Simpson is a solid player with a lot of range back in the secondary. He came on as a starter from the minute he walked on campus at South Carolina. He has impressive range and leaping ability, making him a true ballhawk in the secondary. He also is a solid tackling safety and could play either free or strong side.

 

Negatives:

Simpson may not have the best timed speed, and this may drop him a bit on some teams' draft boards. He lacks experience with only playing two seasons of college football. He also will be a 23-year-old rookie in '06, which is much older then most prospects with his experience.

 

Overview:

I believe Simpson is a mid-to-late 2nd-round prospect that may get picked higher due to team needs and being the No. 2 safety available in the draft. He is eligible for the draft as a true sophomore due to not playing in 2003, and should make for a decent prospect and developmental player. He won't make an impact immediately, but should provide a solid depth player."

 

 

I think Simpson could be another reclamation project like Bullocks: taking a young guy with upside out of a bad situation and seeing if he can step up. Plus, if the Bears deal a 4th for Simpson, that frees us up to use #49 on a wide receiver and #99 on the best available player - maybe a corner, nose guard, Sam linebacker, or a pass-rusher. We could do worse than having Earl/Payne/Steltz at SS and Bullocks/Simpson/Bowman at FS.

I don't like the depth at FS in this draft at all, so I'd certainly start by offering a 5th round pick for Simpson and go up to a 4th if necessary. Maybe they'll throw in Roscoe Parrish too...

Per PFT:

 

"Sources: Bills Shopping Simpson

 

Sources close to the National Football Post have informed us that the Buffalo Bills are looking to trade free safety Ko Simpson before this weekend’s draft in New York. The former fourth round draft choice has complied 143 tackles and 2 interceptions in three NFL seasons.

 

The Bills have been active in the past week. On Friday, Buffalo traded away Pro Bowl offensive tackle Jason Peters to Philadelphia in return for multiple draft picks and are reportedly shopping wide receiver Roscoe Parrish and defensive end Chris Kelsay as well."

 

Simpson's a young guy (still only 25) with plenty of potential, who could be had for a late-round pick. He hasn't exactly lived up to that potential in Buffalo, but it's hard to blame him, given how inept their defense was in general. Here's his scouting report when he came out of South Carolina:

 

"Ko Simpson

 

Position: Safety

 

School: South Carolina

 

Status: Senior

 

Height: 6-1

 

Weight: 202

 

40-Yard Dash: 4.49 (EST)

 

Positives:

Ko Simpson is a solid player with a lot of range back in the secondary. He came on as a starter from the minute he walked on campus at South Carolina. He has impressive range and leaping ability, making him a true ballhawk in the secondary. He also is a solid tackling safety and could play either free or strong side.

 

Negatives:

Simpson may not have the best timed speed, and this may drop him a bit on some teams' draft boards. He lacks experience with only playing two seasons of college football. He also will be a 23-year-old rookie in '06, which is much older then most prospects with his experience.

 

Overview:

I believe Simpson is a mid-to-late 2nd-round prospect that may get picked higher due to team needs and being the No. 2 safety available in the draft. He is eligible for the draft as a true sophomore due to not playing in 2003, and should make for a decent prospect and developmental player. He won't make an impact immediately, but should provide a solid depth player."

 

 

I think Simpson could be another reclamation project like Bullocks: taking a young guy with upside out of a bad situation and seeing if he can step up. Plus, if the Bears deal a 4th for Simpson, that frees us up to use #49 on a wide receiver and #99 on the best available player - maybe a corner, nose guard, Sam linebacker, or a pass-rusher. We could do worse than having Earl/Payne/Steltz at SS and Bullocks/Simpson/Bowman at FS.

If we could get him with one of our 5th rounder, that would be fine. The problem is , he isnt panning out in Buffalo, thats why he is going to be made available. I read they need a playmaker at that position in Buffalo and he isnt doing the job. Thats what we need at that position.

If we could get him with one of our 5th rounder, that would be fine. The problem is , he isnt panning out in Buffalo, thats why he is going to be made available. I read they need a playmaker at that position in Buffalo and he isnt doing the job. Thats what we need at that position.

 

 

We play a different kind of defense so maybe Simpson would be better here.

 

Its also a reason I think Bullocks will be better than expected here.

If Buffalo's defense is bad and they are trading their FS who hasn't lived up to expectations and this is a very weak draft for FS, exactly how bad is Ko Simpson?

If Buffalo's defense is bad and they are trading their FS who hasn't lived up to expectations and this is a very weak draft for FS, exactly how bad is Ko Simpson?

 

I'm not sure it has to do with his play on the field. He did just have a run-in with the law: he somehow got charged with obstruction of justice during a traffic stop. He got no other charges, and he wasn't even the driver. Given what's happened with Marshawn Lynch, Donte Whitner, et al this offseason, Buffalo may be trying to make an example of Simpson. They couldn't exactly afford to part with Lynch or Whitner, but they may feel they need to send a message.

I'm not sure it has to do with his play on the field. He did just have a run-in with the law: he somehow got charged with obstruction of justice during a traffic stop. He got no other charges, and he wasn't even the driver. Given what's happened with Marshawn Lynch, Donte Whitner, et al this offseason, Buffalo may be trying to make an example of Simpson. They couldn't exactly afford to part with Lynch or Whitner, but they may feel they need to send a message.

Arguing with a cop at a traffic stop barely gets a mention in todays NFL, he just isnt living up to expectations and would be a welcome addition if he doesnt cost to much. Our flexability is short considering we have two less draft picks already, and have one project in Bullocks.