‘The county’s lawmaking body was not privy to negotiations so, on Thursday, legislators peppered the Bills and county leadership with questions about the deal; answers to which will inform how the legislators vote.’
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Bills trade up to grab cornerback in Round 1
‘The measurables are good with Elam. He’s 6-1 and runs just a hair under a 4.4 40-yard dash. He’s strong, physical and effective in press coverage.’
Bills get their guy in Florida CB Kaiir Elam
‘Kaiir Elam was their last remaining first round grade, so Beane went up to get the Florida cornerback by trading up from the 25th to 23rd spot.’
Bills draft Florida CB Kaiir Elam in round one
‘Elam has size and speed and should be plugged right into the defense as cornerback number 2 on the opposite side of Tre White. Beane has not used a great deal of resounces in the position, but with Elam he has a player with the skill to be a top level starter in the NFL. To get to the 23rd pick, Buffalo traded the 25th pick and a 4th rounder, number 130 overall to the Ravens.’
Bills jump into round one trade frenzy to land CB Kaiir Elam
‘Buffalo’s trade was the sixth of what would be eight total trades in round one. To move up just two spots, Buffalo only had to part with their fourth-round pick at 130 overall and landed a player they not only coveted but was at a need position.’
Five things to know about CB Kaiir Elam
‘As a sophomore in 2020, Elam earned first-team All-Southeastern Conference honors. He started at cornerback in all 12 games of the season and finished the campaign with 39 tackles, one TFL, two interceptions, 11 pass breakups and one fumble recovery. He was a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award after his sophomore season.’
Will Bills take a cornerback in Round 1?
‘At cornerback, there has to be a sense of desperation for Buffalo.’
Allen pick aside, Beane’s real skill signing veterans
‘Beane’s draft legacy will always be defined by his first-ever Buffalo pick, having the courage and wisdom to select quarterback Josh Allen — whose lack of accuracy scared off several teams — in the opening round of the 2018 lottery at No. 7 overall, after Baker Mayfield (Browns, No. 1) and Sam Darnold (Jets, No. 3). But that glittering home run masks the fact that his first four drafts have been mostly so-so.’
Buzz about running back Breece Hall to Bills building as NFL draft nears
‘“Breece Hall, the running back at Iowa State, to me, by far would be the best running back on their roster if he were to go there,” NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah said last week on a national conference call. “I think you’ve got an offense that’s going to go out and get a bunch of leads with how explosive they are. I think getting someone who could finish the game, I think Breece Hall gives you that ability.”’
Bills Draft Meter: Our writers rate the odds on the Bills’ first-round pick
Jay: There is some concern he’s just a one-year starter, but Booth otherwise fits the defensive profile and would answer team’s biggest remaining need. Meter: 9.0.
Draft Mailbag: How concerned should the Bills be about Andrew Booth’s injury history?
‘The thigh bruise and hamstring strain don’t raise many red flags, but it’s a good bet teams did their homework on the stinger to determine if there are any lingering issues. Most recently, Booth suffered a quadriceps strain that caused him to skip on-field drills at the NFL scouting combine. In March, he had surgery to repair a core muscle injury. That will likely keep him out of spring practices for the team that drafts him.’
Trade up? Trade down? Stay put? The Buffalo Bills first round draft decision awaits
‘Sure, Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane admitted last week that waiting to pick No. 25 overall in the first round of the NFL Draft Thursday night will test their patience – just as it did picking 30th last year – and they’ll cringe every time a rival team takes a quality player in front of them.’
Buffalo advocates push for a downtown Bills stadium, but residents want city investment
‘“It just proves that the government rules,” he said. “We had no say because the people in government, politicians — they’re going to do whatever is best for them. … We should at least have a say.”’
Should Buffalo Bills go cornerback in 1st round of NFL Draft at any cost? Breaking down the options
‘Tre’Davious White is an All Pro cornerback but there is uncertainty around his availability early next season, depending on how quickly he can return from a torn ACL injury. Levi Wallace started 52 regular season games and five playoff games for the Bills in his four seasons in Buffalo. But now that he’s moved on to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Bills’ depth chart falls off quite a bit after third-year cornerback Dane Jackson.’
How can the Buffalo Bills ace NFL Draft in Round 1? 6 scenarios we love
‘Scenario No. 1: Bills trade up to No. 11 to draft LSU cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.’