Archives for April 23, 2016

' "When you're picking in that 17 to 20 range, that's a hot spot for teams to trade up," former NFL general manager and current ESPN analyst Mark Dominik said. "When you set your draft board, there aren't exactly, in the case of this year, 31 first-round picks on everybody's board. Generally, there are 20-25 first-round graded players. And the reason there's so much action there is because some of these teams are down to the last guys (on their board) they feel are a first-round talent, and they want to make sure they get one of them."'

'The Bills could certainly use a safety. Aaron Williams' future is still up in the air, and Corey Graham isn't getting any younger. While they aren't desperate at the position, Joseph would be a nice option, particularly if he's around in the second round of the NFL Draft.'

'With those two things combined, here’s what some of the national mock drafts have the Bills doing when they’re on the clock at No. 19 overall.'

'“Still to this day, I can’t control my mood swings. On so many days, I have to apologize to my family for them. I thank God that I have a family that understands the things that I’ve been through over my 13-year (professional) career, and even after my 14 or 15 years that I’ve been retired. They all understand that with my mood swings, sometimes I just can’t help it.”'

'At 6-foot-3 and 307 pounds, Reed is regarded as a disruptive force. He combined for 11 tackles for a loss and 2 sacks in two seasons at Alabama.'

'In fact, the Bills only have four wide receivers out of ten on the current roster who are under contract beyond this coming season: Watkins; Marcus Easley, who's primarily a special teams player and coming off a knee injury; Dezmin Lewis, who was active for only one game his rookie season; and Walter Powell, who is on his third NFL team and has only played six games in the NFL.'

'Those that are likening him to EJ Manuel — and there are more than a few — aren’t only naive, but at least a tad ignorant about it as well. While it’s true, they are both 6-foot-5, black, mobile, and have displayed some inaccuracy… that’s where the comparison ends.'

'In fact, the best player the Bills drafted according to the results? Wide receiver Eric Moulds, all the way back in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft. Former fifth-round pick and defensive tackle Kyle Williams was the second-best player according to the study.'