OldTimer1960

I am not saying that they shouldn’t draft Thomas and let him develop and yes I think he would probably be a starter right away and a strong deep threat from the start. I would be very happy to get Thomas as long as it doesn’t cost too much in picks to get him.

I acknowledge that if the right guy is available, then go up. I would go up for one of Legette, McConkey or Worthy. Is there anyone else you would trade that much for?

Thomas’ physical tools are tremendous and you can see he has a lot of upside, but right now he isn’t a finished product. Bama admittedly has great corners, but they basically erased Thomas in that game. He is an outstanding prospect, but I don’t think he would step into lead dog role right away, maybe not even this season.

But it isn’t just 1 pick, that’s 2 2nd round picks on 1 WR and you only get 3rd round value for the 2025 pick. If the right guy could be had, I guess OK. Those 2 picks will get you to about pick 45. If Legette or McConkey or maybe Worthy are there, I’d consider it, but not for anyone else that comes to mind. They could trade down from 28 and still get a good WR prospect as well.

I do tend to be more pessimistic than many fans, but just take the pass rush. It wasn’t great last year and their top sack producer is gone. Miller was a shell of his former self - if he improves 50% from that, it still wouldn’t be good. I like Epenesa and the guy that they signed from Washington should be pretty good backups, but where is pressure and sacks coming from? At best, it’s unproven. i also hope that Elam comes around and can become a good starter, but the past two years suggest that isn’t likely. Who is the backup to Oliver? Maybe that will come in the draft, but not if they use a bunch of picks to move up for wr. I guess my point is that there are a lot of questions on the roster, especially on D. Now, I am not complaining about that- I think the reset needed to be done, but patience will be needed and I would keep those questions in mind before trading a bunch of picks to move up for WR because they likely need them to address other needs. I don’t think that 1 WR in this draft makes this a Super Bowl contender instantly.

I think this is a pretty optimistic view. I think we really need a stater-capable player at DE in the likely event that Von Miller never regains decent starter form. I was happy that they signed Epenesa, but I don’t think he is a good starting level player, though he could prove me wrong. A young CB to replace 30 year old Rasul Douglas in a year is also needed as is a decent backup to Oliver at 3T. I hope I am wrong, but both S are questionable starters and there is no depth there at all. i think these are real needs that will show up during the season. It will take 2 off-seasons to address those needs, in my opinion.

Is there a medical issue with Mitchell? I thought that I heard them allude to one on SiriusXM, but I didn’t hear what the issue might be. I can’t find anything about one on the net. Anyone hear about a medical on Mitchell?

And I think that production would be fine if it comes to fruition. They now need at least 1 starting WR, maybe 2, but for sure an X boundary guy, but I don't think Shakir will be carrying the offense - he is a complementary piece.

That’s way too much for me. The Bills are in a rebuild that will take 2 off-seasons to complete. Giving up all of those picks for 1 player will delay that rebuild further and certainly doesn’t make this team a championship contender this year.

It’s the price to get that seems prohibitive. I can’t name one WR in the league already that I would trade 2 1st round picks plus more to get - it’s not like MHJ would be the final piece of the puzzle here. There are a lot of holes in this roster that need filling in the next 2 drafts.

Especially since we only have two picks before day 3. Neither should be a RB.

I think this team is much further away from championship contender than 1 WR. The Chargers are not that different than Bills roster wise right now. If they get one of the top 3 WR do they instantly vault into SB contention? It is going to take a good draft this year and next year to replenish the team with young talent. I’m for moving around the draft with modest trades to get guys they really like, but I’m not keen on giving up next year’s picks at a discount for one player. Just my view- does not mean that I am right.

I think 2025 3rd would be discounted to value of a 4th this year.

Curtis Samuel ran 4.31 at the combine, so they do have some top end speed. I can’t get past 165lbs for Worthy - just too small for the first for me.

Well, that was insightful.

I am still not interested in parting with next year’s first or 2nd round picks. Maybe trade next year’s 3rd and one of our fourths to get a 3rd this year.

FWIW, I hope it isn’t Coleman. I’d be happy Legette and could settle for Baker or Polk if they are at 60 or later.

That is still going to miss out on the top 3 WR. Is Brian Thomas Jr worth 2 1sts? They will be gambling that he develops into a complete prospect instead of just a deep threat. It isn’t an unreasonable gamble as you can see his movement skills, but that is a steep price, in my opinion. Do you think they might trade up and take a DE like Latu?

No

I still don’t like the idea of giving up next year’s 1st in a trade up this year, but it is a little more possible with them now having 2 2nds next year.

That’s hopefully right. Could be a real rough year in 24, though I am on board with the move.

What did you expect to get for a 30 year old diva who had a down 2nd half of last season?

A 2025 2nd will be worth a 3rd this year. Not moving them up much by trading that.

I agree, but I don’t think I’d be excited about a G or C in the first. I’d sooner the C if it is Powers-Johnson. I’m still not understanding why you don’t think a good CB could have a big impact near or long term. Douglas is 30, Benford looks a little promising and Elam is at best unproven. A real top CB (like they hoped Elam was) that can play tough man and also be good in zone would help a lot, in my opinion.

I don’t think that next year’s first is worth more than this year’s 2nd in a trade. Teams generally discount a pick next year by a round when used in trade for picks this year.