Linebacker Maybin one of team's first cuts

   Former first-round pick Aaron Maybin was released by the Bills on Monday, solidifying his place as one of the biggest busts in team history.
   The Penn State star was selected #11 in the 2009 draft by Buffalo, despite higher ranking players like Brian Orakpo, Clay Matthews and Brian Cushing still being available.  From the start, critics questioned the draft choice, saying Maybin was likely too small to be effective as an NFL defensive end.
   Those critics proved to be right.  Despite being praised by coaches for working hard, Maybin struggled to put on weight (playing usually 225-230 lbs) and was easily manhandled by NFL linemen.  During his two year career in Buffalo, he managed only 24 tackles, no sacks, no fumble recoveries and no interceptions.

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   Not much of a surprise here.  Nobody expected Maybin to last into September, and he only made it through the first preseason game.
   Many people felt like he was the wrong pick back in 2009, and they were right.  The fact that Orakpo and Matthews are now two of the NFL's most promising young stars only adds salt to the wound.
   The talent(less) purge also continues for Nix and Gailey.  Just this offseason, they have gotten rid of former first rounders Maybin (cut), Lee Evans (traded), Donte Whitner (free agent) and John McCargo(unsigned).  Last year, they also dumped Marshawn Lynch (trade).