‘Elam was a Second-Team All-SEC player in 2020, and is still young, as he turns 21-years-old on May 5. The 6-foot-2, 196-pound corner ran a 4.39 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.’
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Beane: ‘Corner was where we wanted to add depth’
‘One of the major points that Beane brought up was the Bills did want to address cornerback spot No. 2 opposite Tre’Davious White, but thought there might be a run early after Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner and Derek Stingley Jr. went in the top-five of the draft.’
Opinion: Bills stay on course, don’t overthink first pick
‘Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane didn’t overthink it. With the 23rd pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, he made the pick that made the most sense for his team, not the one that would have caused more buzz around Western New York on Friday morning.’
Raccuia: Non-relocation aspect ‘critical’ part of Bills stadium deal
‘”We’re not looking to relocate. We’ve asked for a very, very strong public-private partnership. Non-relocation was always going to be a component of that. We’re comfortable with it,” Raccuia said. “As I mentioned earlier [Thursday], I mean, the Pegulas’ commitment to this community is unparalleled. It’s been that way since 2011 when they got here, and the relocation agreement will be another example of that.”‘
Welcome to Buffalo, Kaiir Elam! Bills select Florida CB with no. 23 pick in 2022 NFL Draft
‘In three seasons with the Gators, Elam [6’1″, 191 lbs] had 78 total tackles, six interceptions, and 26 pass breakups. He was a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award in 2020. Elam comes from a family of football players. His father, Abram, had a seven-year NFL career [playing for five different teams] while his uncle, Matt, was a 2013 1st round drack pick who played three seasons with Baltimore.’
‘He was impressive’, Kaiir Elam’s pre-draft visit left lasting impression on Bills GM Brandon Beane
‘”He was impressive,” Beane said. “At the end of our lunch I asked if he had any questions about the Bills or the NFL. He asked, ‘What has Tre’Davious White done to be so good? What do you see in my game that you like and what do you think I need to get better at? Just some really good questions. A guy that’s serious and focused and driven to be really good at his craft is what I took from it.”‘
First round pick Kaiir Elam already learning from the Buffalo Bills
‘”Once I got to Buffalo and did my visit, I just felt something special,” Elam said. “I felt like it was an environment I could go in, and compete, and learn as much as I can. And it just try to have an immediate impact right away.”‘
5 players the Buffalo Bills could target on Day 2 of the NFL Draft
‘If Hall slips to No. 57 this would be a no brainer for the Bills. Here’s the problem: he likely won’t fall that far.’
“I’ve always had a chip on my shoulder”, Bills WR Gabriel Davis approaching third NFL season with confidence
‘”I’ve always had a chip on my shoulder. I was never the fastest, never the strongest, and I leaned on my work, outworking people,” Davis said. “That’s what I feel like I’ve done the last couple of years.”‘
What the Bills plan to have at the new stadium
‘A few more things in the new stadium deal is being ironed out in what Poloncarz called a “complicated process,” but forward progress continues to be made. Raccuia said Orchard Park has been the desired location, and building it in the City of Buffalo would require way more money and time.’
Bills trade up, draft Florida CB Kaiir Elam with the 23rd overall pick
‘“If I’m gonna get aggressive it’s usually when there’s a value there and it fills a need. If it wasn’t more of a stronger need for us I probably would have just waited and see what happens and just take the best player on the board,” Beane explained.’
Bills eye day 2 additions
‘RB Kenny Walker, MSU– Prior to the draft there were rumors that the Bills were interested in Breece Hall. The Iowa State running back is still on the board but will most likely be gone when the Bills go on the clock again. I really like Walker. He ran for 3,000 yards and 41 touchdowns the last two seasons. Devin Singletary is on the final year of his rookie deal and Walker would be a nice short-term compliment and maybe a long-term solution.’
Poloncarz, Bills make stadium pitch to county lawmakers
‘“The memorandum sets out the major terms,” Poloncarz explained to lawmakers. “We still have to enter into a lease, a construction agreement, a community benefits agreement, and other agreements related to this.”’
Bills trade up for Florida cornerback Kaiir Elam at No. 23
‘For Elam, The Bills traded their No. 25 and No. 130 to the Baltimore Ravens.’
Carucci Take2: Bills make logical move by selecting cornerback Kaiir Elam
‘The Bills have been built to be a Super Bowl contender since 2020. All they needed to do in the first round Thursday night was fill a hole in their roster. That hole was cornerback, and the Bills did the logical thing by selecting Kaiir Elam from the University of Florida.’