‘Kiper calls for three wide receivers being taken in the first 21 picks. His top-rated wideout, Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba, goes 12th overall to the Houston Texans. He predicts Boston College’s Zay Flowers going to Pittsburgh at No. 17. “This is where we could see a run on receivers,” Kiper says.’
Archives for April 13, 2023
NFL draft preview: Historically deep class makes tight end a first-round option for Bills
‘“This is one of the most promising tight end classes I’ve seen in a while,” Zierlein wrote in his positional power rankings last month. “Michael Mayer, Luke Musgrave, Dalton Kincaid and Darnell Washington are the most well-known prospects and each is worthy of going inside the first 40 picks. But there should be starting-caliber players selected a little later on, including Luke Schoonmaker, Tucker Kraft, Sam LaPorta and Brenton Strange.”’
Compromise results in Erie County paying $25 million more in cash, instead of borrowing, for new Bills stadium
‘That set the stage for a compromise deal slated to result in the county paying $25 million more in cash toward the new Bills stadium instead of borrowing the money. In addition, the county administration has already decided to pay off nearly $10 million in remaining debt on the existing stadium to pave the way for its eventual demolition.’
Buffalo Bills host Syracuse Sports Hall of Fame RB Latavius Murray on free agent visit
‘Murray, 33, most recently played with the Denver Broncos in 2022 after the team signed the back off of the Saints’ practice squad. In 12 games with the Broncos, Murray rushed for 703 yards and five touchdowns. In addition to his stints with the Broncos and Saints, Murray has also played for the then-Oakland Raiders, Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens. The back has rushed for 500 yards or more in the past eight seasons. Murray’s best year came in 2015 when he rushed for 1,066 yards and six touchdowns in 2015 with the Raiders. Murray was named to the Pro Bowl that season. In his nine year career, Murray has rushed for 6,252 yards and 55 touchdowns.’