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Archives for April 2022

What the Buffalo Bills need in the NFL draft: ranking each position

‘It’s well-established that running backs grow on trees and never should be signed to a second contract unless it’s a cheap one or the back is a Hall-of-Fame talent. Devin Singletary had a nice end to his 2021 campaign, but he is replaceable after the 2022 season. To make up for losing McKissic, the Bills signed Plan B option Duke Johnson, who has averaged 51 catches over his six full NFL seasons. That’s not likely to preclude them from drafting someone who could bring juice to the offense.’

Buffalo News’ final mock draft: Uncertainty could produce a wild first round

’25. Buffalo Bills. Andrew Booth, CB, Clemson. In the end, the most logical position ends up being the pick for General Manager Brandon Beane. It’s hard to ignore the need in the Bills’ secondary, especially with the uncertainty around when Tre’Davious White will be ready to play coming off a knee injury. Booth was a second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection in 2021 after finishing with 37 tackles, three interceptions and five passes defensed in 11 starts.’

Mock draft roundup: National analysts all over the map for the Bills

‘The Buffalo News looked at 25 different mock drafts by national analysts. Fourteen of the 25 had the Bills going with a defensive player in the first round, with cornerback being the most projected position. Ten analysts said the Bills will pick a cornerback, given lack of depth and a chance to bolster the roster opposite Tre’Davious White.’

Five takes: Bills with a few needs entering NFL Draft

‘Along with those positions needing depth, there are a few spots where a rookie could have the potential to start for the Bills. That list includes cornerback, where they lost former starter Levi Wallace to free agency, and former All-Pro Tre’Davious White continues to rehab an ACL injury that ended his ’21 season. It’s uncertain how much time White will miss at the start of the upcoming campaign and whether or not the likes of Dane Jackson and Cam Lewis, among others, can hold things down in his stead.’

Smerlas, Haslett hoping these Bills can do what no other Buffalo team has

‘“We had it rolling there for a while,’’ said Smerlas, who began collecting his NFL pension after celebrating his 65th birthday on April 8. “We were so close to reaching the top, and then we caught some bad breaks, with Fergy hurting his ankle, and us getting some costly penalties in the playoffs the following year. I really believe in my heart those teams were talented enough to win it all.”’

Bills Pick Up Defensive Tackle Ed Oliver’s 5th-Year Option

‘The move represents a big boost in pay for Oliver, who is playing under a four-year, $19.6 million contract. Under NFL rules, he’s now guaranteed to make $10.7 million next year, though the two sides can negotiate a longer-term contract.’

Listen: Beane: ‘We’re ready to roll’

‘”We’re ready to roll,” said general manager Brandon Beane during an appearance on the “Howard and Jeremy Show” on Tuesday morning. “For the most part [the draft board] is finalized. We’re doing mock drafts right now. We did some [Monday], just trying to come with different scenarios that could happen in the first two to three rounds is where we’re at.”‘

Populous: Leading design phase for new Bills stadium

‘Populous is a design firm that is widely-regarded around the world with more than 700 staff members in 18 offices around the world. The company happens to be the largest design firm in the world that’s dedicated to designing sports and entertainment facilities.’