Archives for May 4, 2025

‘Among the nine players the Bills drafted, Gray said Hairston was the longest conversation in pre-draft meetings for the coaches, scouts and executives. Longest because the position was a big need? Or because the stakes were so high? “A little bit of both,” Gray said. “We take pride in making sure we bring the right guys in from rounds 1-7, but your first 3-4 picks are viewed as cornerstone pieces, and it being a corner, it warranted a long discussion.”’

‘ Beane is absolutely correct that the Bills’ offense scored a lot of points last year. However, that doesn’t mean that being of the opinion that the wide receiver group could use a vertical threat to keep the defense honest is some outlandish idea. It’s quite the opposite, actually. Adding depth to the position and giving Josh Allen every opportunity to flourish should be a goal every offseason. We use the Eagles as an example here in the mailbag, a lot, and for good reason. They are the world champions, and they employ a pair of dynamic receivers, A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. Wanting the Bills to give Allen similar weapons is totally reasonable. So, too, is Beane’s belief that the defense needed an overhaul. That is the unit that has so often let the team down in the playoffs. There is no argument there.’

‘Right now, most of the South Campus is zoned for residential use, so it would likely require Hamburg to create a new zoning district that accommodates economic development, including ancillary uses to the stadium.’