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‘“The man [the Bills] are getting is an absolute stud,” Teller told the media shortly after being selected in the fifth round. “He’s one of the best players I’ve ever played against. I remember when I was a sophomore, or I might’ve been a junior, and he just got into college, usually you give the younger guys a ‘Welcome to Varsity’ moment and you go and hit him. He came out with his long arms and lanky body and smoked me, and I remember he put his head right in my chest and I was like, ‘what? Who is this kid?’ He deserves everything he’s getting. He’s a great man, a great player and I’m excited to see him out there.”’

‘“It was very important,” Beane said right after selecting Allen when asked how involved the discussions were with Daboll and what he could do with Allen’s skillset. “Brian and (QB coach) David Culley, Sean (McDermott), the Pegulas and everybody, we visited all these guys that we considered drafting and Brian, we had him go through with each of the quarterbacks: how will you use him? What would you do differently if we get this guy? That’s the great thing about Brian…..Brian had a specific plan for Josh, once we selected him, and he’s very excited to work with him. So is Coach Culley.”’

‘Morgan has familiarity with Bills’ general manager Brandon Beane. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the first round in 2001 out of Miami (FL) while Beane was working in the team’s football operations department. Morgan played in Carolina for the next seven seasons before being released and retiring prior to the 2008 season.’

‘I don’t expect him to be the opening day starter in Baltimore, but I certainly wouldn’t discount it and think somehow, someway, at some point, he starts in 2018.’

‘“The game really starts up front,” McDermott said. “Philosophically for us on both sides of the ball. Down the middle in particular you want to be strong and powerful. In particular more than strong, so power is important. You saw some of our issues last year in the run game on defense, so that has been a major emphasis on defense this year as well. Some of that was just gap assignment rather than power and what-not.”’

‘Brandon joined the Bills organization in 1997, he was also the team’s general manager in 2009. Brandon was named CEO of the Bills in 2010 and became president of the Sabres in 2015.’

‘“It just fell that way,” Beane said about the versatility of the draft class. “We really, I mean, truly, we’re looking for good football players that fit what we do. Our DNA is really what we were targeting. It just, sometimes it falls where they’re more one-hole players but you like versatility when it happens.”’

‘A great example was last night [with] Harrison [Phillips] and Andre Reed and what Fred Jackson did. That’s the type of culture we’re trying to build here with their gesture with Pancho Billa. That’s the type of culture we’re trying to build. The work continues, and it’s going to continue to be an urgent, team-first approach.’

‘Johnson figures to play nickel corner with the Bills. He’s a good fit for a zone coverage scheme, which Sean McDermott and Leslie Frazier use a lot of. His quick feet allows him to stick with slot receivers over the middle. His weaknesses include his size, which should prevent him from being an outside cornerback in the NFL. Johnson’s tackling will also be something the Bills look to improve in his game.’

‘Many think this can be an immediate help for the Bills, with Teller potentially starting as a rookie. He’ll join a competition in the interior offensive line that includes Russell Bodine, John Miller, and Ryan Groy.’

‘Then in the 7th round the Bills selected Austin Proehl. Son of former Jets receiver Ricky Proehl.’

‘Philips is a high motor guy. What he lacks in physical tools he has in effort. Many draft experts don’t believe that Philips has the burst to supply consistent pressure on the quarterback, or the strength to be a great run stuffer. His best trait is his hand technique.’

‘The quarterback and linebacker got an ovation from the Bills’ staff inside the lobby of the offices of One Bils Drive before spending time with owners Terry and Kim Pegula, general manager Brandon Beane, and the rest of the front office and coaching staff. From there the two met with the local media and answered questions together at one table inside the Bills’ media room.’

‘”I try not to read it. I know the type of player I am. Everyone wants to dive into the 56% completion. I don’t think that accuracy represents accuracy. The two are intertwined for sure, but I don’t think it’s a complete description.”‘

‘”Sometimes I showed up inside, sometimes I showed up outside. I’m a versatile player so I can move around. Real athletic guy. Just find ways for me to make plays out there, ultimately we’ll have success.”‘