OldTimer1960

Franklin’s strength work at the combine is going to be pretty important. He looks like just what the Bills need, except he is very light for his height. I can see Legette’s speed on game tape, but I’m guessing he will run about 4.5 at the combine. Not sure he has the instant acceleration to kill the 40. That doesn’t concern me much, though.

I’m not a big fan of Devontez Walker, but how late might he go after doing nothing at the Senior Bowl? Would he be in play at 60?

Burton was accused of punching a female fan from another team. Now, I don’t know if that’s true or not, but there are vague “character concerns” floating around him. Again, don’t know if that is right, but teams will know.

A lot of the value for teams is from medical checks and interviews- valuable to teams even if some don’t do the drills.

I think the priority order depends on whether they are able to retain/replace some of their DL FA. Currently, the only DEs under contract are Greg Rousseau, an aging Von Miller and Kingsley Johnathan. The only DTs are Ed Oliver, and, Eli Ankou, If the above is the situation at draft time, I think they have to make DE and DT priority 1. If they can retain maybe Daquan Jones and AJ Epenesa, then I can see WR being priority 1.

I’m not dumping on White who has played well and worked hard for the team, but he will have missed almost two full consecutive seasons and will be trying to return from an Achilles tear - notoriously difficult to come back from - especially at DB. I am rooting for him, but not counting on him.

Seems to me that the two Super Bowl teams both play strong defense. Yes, Bills need at least 1 more strong receiving option, but would you say that KC’s receiving group is great? The Bills, like every other team, have missed on a few high picks. But, I think we are too quick to judge the young players. I was guilty of writing off Terrel Bernard and he played great.

Did you forget your meds today?

I think we have to recognize that these taller, stronger WRs are unlikely to be able to physically be devastating route runners. It is a lot harder for the taller guys with longer legs to gear down, stop/start, cut quickly and sharply than it is for a 5’9”-6’ guy that weighs 170-200lbs.

What $ are you planning to spend to patch hole in FA?

He is electric for sure. His height is fine, but man is he skinny. I worry that he could have a lot of trouble against physical CBs in the NFL. Interested in what he weighs and what his strength is like at the Combine.

When you say explosive, are you talking about instant acceleration and lateral quickness?

I think speed matters some as they have Kincaid in intermediate range with size and hands and Diggs & Shakir have good hands, but aren’t deep threats. i also think 6’1” 220+ qualifies as good size (Leggette).

Agreed, but is Xavier Worthy worth a late first? The one game I’ve looked at of his, he dropped two pretty easy passes and he looks ultra thin. He is absolutely fast AND quick. He will be a dangerous player, but can he play wide at that weight?

He would be a nice pick if they take another position in round 1, but be prepared for the “40 guys” to not like him when he runs 4.5-4.6.

He is tall and fast. I only watched two of his games at UNC, but he doesn’t seem very developed in terms of routes and other than using his straight line speed, I don’t see how he would get open in the NFL. There is physical ability to work with, but I wouldn’t want to count on him to contribute as a rookie.

6 of those picks are late 5th round or later - those aren’t worth much in trade up in early rounds. Von Miller was fine until he tore up his knee. Now, I wasn’t super-keen on paying big for an older player, but that plan was working until the injury.

I know Legette has long speed - you can see it on tape, but his size is going to make it hard to have instant acceleration. I wouldn’t be too surprised if he runs a bit under 4.5 in the 40. If he does that, it doesn’t negate the idea that he is fast.

Those 4 picks occurred significantly before the Bills’ 2nd pick. Not really a realistic expectation for the Bills to hit like that.

6’1” 220+ is plenty big for physical dominance at WR. He is within a hot fudge sundae of LB Terrel Bernard.

Hopefully will get a3rd compensatory pick for losing Edmunds in FA last year

That would be a pricey trade. Not saying it is or isn’t worth it, but it will cost at least their 2nd this year.

Devonte’s Walker is having a bit of a rough time at the Senior Bowl. Difficulties getting open and dropping passes - I guess not too surprising that he might need more development than some others given that he played at Kent State until last season and then wasn’t eligible early in the year at UNC. I don’t claim to be fully able to evaluate these guys like Gunner and some others can, but Walker didn’t wow me in a couple full games that I watched.

I like what we saw from Shakir this year - really encouraging- but a little early to conclude that he is the answer in the slot. I hope he is, but defenses will have film on him this coming season. Also, it’s relatively easier to find a guy who can be a reliable slot receiver compared to finding a guy who can play well outside.

Likely gone before Bills’ 2nd pick and maybe a little high for him at pick 28. If guys like Legette and Walker continue to struggle at the Senior Bowl, maybe McConkey will pass them. McConkey’s size is borderline for outside, I’m less concerned about his speed - he looks fast “enough” on tape.