‘“Day One will be hard,” Beane said earlier this month. “We just got to play some videos of Stefon Diggs when No. 22 (the pick the Bills traded) comes up. But beyond that, we’ll just be patient and go through it and watch it all and then the big thing will be, when day one is over, which we do whether we have a pick or not, we’ll stay there for a little bit and stare at the board and start looking over ‘OK, what’s on the board that we like here? Is there anybody left in our first-round guys, guys we gave first-round grades to?’ Obviously, those are targets.”’
Archives for April 21, 2020
No first-round pick in NFL draft? That hasn’t always been bad for the Bills
‘Buffalo also did not pick in the first round and second rounds in 1989, and the first round in 1998, 2005 and 2015. In all but one case, the Bills were none the worse for sitting out the opening round.’
ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit: Wide receivers, cornerbacks could be ripe in second, third round
‘While the Bills are still in position to take advantage of two positions in which Herbstreit sees an abundance of talent, the acquisition of Stefon Diggs from the Minnesota Vikings by trade in March helped the Bills plug a significant hole at wide receiver.’
Notre Dame’s Julian Okwara remains popular mock draft choice for Bills
‘With the NFL draft approaching, here’s a snapshot of mock drafts regarding the Bills’ first pick, No. 54 overall in the second round on Friday.’
2020 NFL draft: 6 running backs the Buffalo Bills could select this week
‘The only other running backs on the current roster are T.J. Yeldon and practice squad member Christian Wade, so it seems like a pretty safe bet Buffalo will be picking one at some point in the draft, and perhaps might add a veteran free agent after that, too.’
2020 NFL Draft: How to watch, stream, plus draft order and Buffalo Bills picks
‘Originally scheduled to take place in Las Vegas in conjunction with the Raiders arrival in the city, the draft will now be held virtually with teams making their selections remotely and Commissioner Roger Goodell announcing selections from his home in New York.’
Playing with Stefon Diggs, Buffalo Bills would be fun, says Trevon Diggs
‘Time will tell if Kiper’s report about Diggs’ stock is true, but Buffalo would likely be thrilled if it did occur. After adding Stefon to upgrade their offense, Trevon could help do the same for an already impressive defense.’
4 reasons Buffalo Bills should draft Alabama CB Trevon Diggs, 2 reasons to pass
‘The Bills have a pretty deep coaching staff on the defensive side of the football and McDermott has gained a reputation in the NFL as defensive backs guru. But even with the tutelage available in Buffalo some of the bullet points on Diggs’ scouting report are troubling.’
Buffalo Bills named betting favorite to land Jaguars’ Leonard Fournette
‘The Bills (+300) are the favorites to land Leonard Fournette, according to our oddsmakers.’
NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills bolster secondary with Kyle Dugger, swing trade for Leonard Fournette in 7-round mock
‘One player the Bills scouted extensively was Lenoir-Rhyne safety Kyle Dugger. Buffalo’s interest is apparent based on the fact that the team visited Lenoir-Rhyne at least three times last season.’
Source: Buffalo Bills hold Zoom meeting with Utah RB Zack Moss
‘Moss’ violent style of play would be an outstanding complement to Singletary’s make you miss in a phone booth type of play. Here is what NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein wrote about Moss leading up to this year’s draft.’
NFL Draft 2020: Why Bills may lean toward these 5 Senior Bowl prospects on Day 2
‘That could mean that the Senior Bowl will be more vital than ever because of the collection of talent that attended in Mobile, Ala. GMs were able to watch three days worth of practice and interact with prospects on a personal basis. Without pro days and the traditional 30 visits, those learning opportunities at the Senior Bowl could hold more weight than in any other year.’
‘We’re all in the same situation’: Tucson product Levi Wallace finds unique way to connect, give back during pandemic
‘Wallace, 24, got the idea from Michael Todd, a pastor at Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Last month Todd launched an online sermon series entitled, “Who is the minister here?” The idea behind it: Everyone is. Todd made himself available to people in need. Wallace figured he should do the same.’
Bove: The Buffalo Bills should still be considering WR at No. 54
‘As a whole, the Bills were incredibly healthy last season, but there’s no guarantee the trend continues in 2020. If the injury bug bites and the Bills are without Diggs, Brown, or Beasley for any extended amount of time, a second-round pick would likely be the guy to which they turned. If no injuries happen, it’s the perfect situation to ease a player onto the field without forcing too much responsibly. Zay Jones is the perfect example of this. If not thrust into such an important role immediately, he might still be in Buffalo contributing.’
Prospect Profile: All aboard the Kyle Dugger hype train
‘At 6’1” & 217 lbs, he can line up all over the field on defense and on special teams. If selected by the Bills, he would likely take over the starting job as the big nickel, an important role on any defense coached by Sean McDermott.’