‘Bernard played four seasons for the Bears after redshirting in 2017. He was a First Team All-Big 12 selection last season after finishing with 103 tackles (12.5 tackles for a loss), 7.5 sacks and 4 passes defensed.’
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Kyle Brandt riles up crowd, announces Bills’ third round pick at NFL Draft (Watch)
‘Donning Zubaz, a Josh Allen t-shirt and Bills jacket, Brandt took to the stage and riled up every person in attendance at the draft as he told the crowd that the pick he was making in Round 3 would be the only third round selection to win a Super Bowl ring this year.’
Bills’ Kaiir Elam attends Sabres game with Josh Allen & Dawson Knox, receives standing ovation (Watch)
‘After arriving in Buffalo and checking out the team’s facilities, Elam got to go out and see Buffalo’s other pro team, the Sabres. Elam was joined by franchise quarterback Josh Allen and tight end Dawson Knox. With a little less than five minutes remaining in the first period, the Sabres’ PA announcer introduced Elam to the crowd.’
Bills’ Gabriel Davis calls out Kyle Brandt: ‘Kay Adams would never’
‘After Brandt made the Bills’ selection, he called out Brandt for not including him on the t-shirt.’
Bills Draft Georgia RB Cook, Baylor LB Bernard; Elam Arrives
‘The Bills general manager not only acquired two sixth-round picks by trading back twice in the draft order, Beane filled positional depth needs on both sides of the ball for the two-time defending AFC East champions.’
2022 NFL Draft: Bills pick Georgia running back James Cook, brother of Dalvin Cook, with No. 63 selection
‘James, 22, enters the NFL with four years of college experience, emerging as a change-of-pace star for Georgia in 2021, when he totaled over 1,000 scrimmage yards despite making just three starts. His ability to shift in space should bode well for his future with the Bills, with Devin Singletary and Zack Moss already in place as more traditional ball-carriers. Buffalo attempted to sign Commanders pass-catching specialist J.D. McKissic in free agency before the veteran returned to Washington, so Cook could immediately slot into such a role as a rookie.’
Bills select running back James Cook with 63rd pick in 2022 NFL Draft
‘Cook is the younger brother of All-Pro running back of the Minnesota Vikings, Dalvin Cook.’
Bills select linebacker Terrel Bernard with 89th pick in 2022 NFL Draft
‘Bernard played in 45 games over the course of his collegiate career, totaling 320 tackles with the Bears. Bernard also earned All-Big 12 honors as a senior in 2021 after registering 106 tackles – fifth in the Big 12 – three sacks and four passes defended.’
Opinion: Capaccio: Versatile Cook, Bernard will create options for Bills
‘Beane was clearly after a pass-catching running back to add more firepower to his offense, and that search culminated with Cook as the 63rd pick overall, the 31st in round two.’
Buffalo Bills select Georgia RB James Cook with 63rd pick
‘”I’m not going to lie. During this draft process I fell in love with the Bills because they give me a chance to be me,” Cook said after he drafted. “At the end of the day I’m ready to play football. That’s all I want to do. Play football and win games.”‘
Buffalo Bills select Baylor linebacker Terrel Bernard with 89th pick
‘”I feel like I can do multiple things both in the run game and in coverage as well,” Bernard said. “And 100 percent effort. I feel like that’s something I pride myself on and look forward to bringing to Buffalo.”‘
First round draft pick Kaiir Elam arrives at One Bills Drive
‘”I just felt so relieved, so at home, and so at peace,” Elam said about learning he was drafted. “I had no control over the draft except to go out there and compete at the combine, and at your pro day. But at the end of the day, you don’t know. You’re not picking yourself.”‘
Bills draft Georgia RB James Cook 63rd overall
‘“I really wanted to play with Josh Allen, that’s a good fit for me. He’s a great quarterback coming up in the league here, franchise quarterback so I’m just looking to build and get in the building and get ready to work,” Cook said.’
Bills select RB James Cook with 63rd overall pick
‘Cook ran a 4.42 at the combine and can catch out of the backfield, adding to the Bills’ high-powered offense.’
Bills select Baylor LB Terrel Bernard in 3rd round of NFL Draft
‘The 6-foot, 1-inch and 224 pound linebacker has solid speed in space and should make an immediate impact on special teams while he develops.’