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Beane also mentioned on OBL that Moore's wife was with him on the visit. When you bring your wife on a visit about a job, its usually to look for housing, etc. I would say this has advanced to at least making a final decision between a couple of finalist options..... Also, Moore was Palmer's teammate at Saint Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale. They didn't cross over with Joey Bosa - but he went to the same HS (an NFL feeder - Darryl Porter Jr and Sr and lots of others - including Michael Irvin).

Same team that bailed on Matt Ariza based on an accusation...just sayin'....I could be wrong but I don't believe there is any way Bond is on the Bills board.

From Dane Brugler - The Athletic .. A four-year starter at UConn, Lundt was entrenched as the right tackle in offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis’ zone-blocking scheme. A late bloomer on the offensive line, he showed gradual improvements over the past three seasons for the Huskies and was at his best in 2024 (strong run tape, zero sacks allowed). With his springy athleticism, Lundt shines as an on-the-move run blocker to easily execute short/long pulls and backside cutoffs, although he has trouble unlocking leverage at times because of his tall pads. He shows similar foot quickness in pass protection with a lot of jump sets and purposeful punch, but he needs to calm his feet to more easily drop his anchor against power. Overall, Lundt needs to continue developing his lower body to hold the point and answer NFL power, but he has the athletic movement traits that will be interesting for wide-zone teams. He projects as a potential swing tackle.

From Dane Brugler - The Athletic A one-year starter at Georgia Tech, Hawes was an inline tight end in offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner’s run-heavy scheme (65.0 percent of snaps inline, 28.3 percent in the slot). He spent five years at Yale and picked up an Ivy League degree before spending his final college season with the Yellow Jackets in 2024. His performance at Georgia Tech earned him draftable grades from NFL teams. As a pass catcher, Hawes tracks and catches the ball well, but he wasn’t a high-volume target in college — that is reflected in his inefficient route running and choppy attempts to separate at the stem. Where he shines is as a versatile, throwback blocker who can dig out defenders and stay between his target and the football. Overall, Hawes is a one-speed athlete and has a low ceiling as a passing target, but his functional athleticism, technical approach and competitive attitude should be enough to keep him on an NFL roster. He is a classic Y tight end prospect. Note: Bills just drafted the Ivy League Lee Smith ...

From Dane Brugler - The Athletic A two-year starter at Ohio State, Hancock played nickel cornerback in former defensive coordinator Jim Knowles’ scheme (variations of Cover 1, Cover 3 and Cover 4 quarters). He also filled in at free safety when Lathan Ransom was banged up, and the coaches considered him an interchangeable defender across the secondary. Hancock plays with the size, strength and attitude of an NFL nickel and turned himself from a so-so tackler to an above-average run defender. In coverage, he falls behind too often from press and sees the field better from depth. Overall, Hancock is a quick and physical defender with versatile experience, although his average speed and below-average balance when turning and phasing routes will be an issue against NFL slots. His best pro position might be as a safety who can provide depth at different spots in the secondary.

From Dane Brugler - the Athletic (properly footnoted) A five-year starter at Virginia Tech, Strong was the field cornerback in head coach Brent Pry’s coverage scheme. After suffering a season-ending injury in 2022, he started 25 consecutive games the past two seasons. He combined for 19 passes defended and five interceptions while allowing just 39.6 percent completions when targeted (36-for-91). Despite having average length, Strong gets physical early and maintains positioning to make quarterbacks second-guess targeting constricted windows. He can function well in zone because of his pattern recognition and effectiveness in run support. Overall, Strong doesn’t have ideal foot speed or twitch for what some NFL teams desire, but he is a quick, instinctive player with the competitive profile other teams will highly value. He projects as a rookie reserve.

Put on 8 lbs between the combine on Pro Day (297 to 305) - Still ran a 4.95 40 at 305 lbs. He was a talented hoop kid averaging 18 PPG and 12 RPG as a junior - did not play HS Football until his junior year.

Bills needed to infuse some talent. Last year's group underperformed. The decisions to be made halfway through the season after Ogunjobi and Hochet are eligible to return will be interesting. Beane will likely stack up more draft capital through a trade or two. Plus Edge, 3 and Nose are oft injured so a lot of depth is needed.

From Dane Brugler - The Athletic - Beast Draft Guide. A really good publication by the way... A three-year starter at Kentucky, Walker was an interchangeable defensive lineman in defensive coordinator Brad White’s scheme (45.7 percent of his 2024 snaps came as a three-technique DT, 26.3 percent as a one-technique/nose, 25 percent head-up on or outside of the offensive tackle). After earning preliminary first-round grades from scouts as a sophomore, his junior season wasn’t nearly as dominant or consistent (pressures created dropped from 51 in 2023 to 21 in 2024), partly because of his back injury. A passionate basketball player through high school, Walker certainly benefits from the “planet theory” — there are only so many humans walking the earth who have his combination of size, strength and sweet feet. Though he doesn’t play stiff, there are sloppy elements of his game that must improve to streamline his ability to stack, shed and finish. Overall, Walker is a unique athlete with impressive balance and movement skills for a 330-plus-pounder, but his technique and pad level must catch up with his physical talent for the flashes to become consistent. If he adapts to pro coaching, he has the skill set to become an NFL starter. Note: Had him rated as a 4th rounder...Bills needed a space eater but a tough space eater. Hopefully the D coaching staff can develop him. Maybe having Ray Davis and Mad Max on the team will help.

I normally buy into the hype of a Bills draft pick...like I bought into Elam when he said "put the playbook on the plane" so I am naive I guess. That being said this young man's enthusiasm is contagious, his speed is lightning and his personality is engaging, confident and like an instant family member. Wow....

How about this one... 31: R1 P31 DL Derrick Harmon - Oregon 40: R2 P8 S Xavier Watts - Notre Dame 62: R2 P30 CB Darien Porter - Iowa St 104: R4 P2 RB Bhayshul Tuten - Virginia Tech 141: R5 P3 DL Cam'Ron Jackson - Florida 169: R5 P31 CB Bilhal Kone - Western Michigan 170: R5 P32 WR Isaac TeSlaa - Arkansas 177: R6 P1 LB Teddye Buchanan - Cal 206: R6 P30 G Joshua Gray - Oregon St

Traded next year's second and move around to get this..... 24: R1 P24 S Nick Emmanwori - South Carolina 27: R1 P27 DL Kenneth Grant - Michigan 80: R3 P16 EDGE Jack Sawyer - Ohio St 109: R4 P7 CB Denzel Burke - Ohio St 117: R4 P15 LB Smael Mondon Jr - Georgia 132: R4 P30 DL Jamaree Caldwell - Oregon 169: R5 P31 WR Isaac TeSlaa - Arkansas 170: R5 P32 RB LeQuint Allen - Syracuse 173: R5 P35 DL Jay Toia - UCLA 177: R6 P1 CB Bilhal Kone - Western Michigan 206: R6 P30 LB Shaun Dolac - Buffalo

The roof is now the floor....😉

My dad used to make fried bologna, banana peppers and scrambled eggs every Saturday morning. He had a high tolerance for heat so those banana peppers were dried and very hot. After a while mom made him buy a stove top for the cellar because she didn't want that "awful smell" in the kitchen every Saturday morning. I was the youngest of 4 and was a willing consumer of Dad's cuisine. Fried Bologna sandwiches were a staple in our house particularly on nights mom was working...Dad was the best "mom absent" cook ever.

Loved Benford's comments at the presser. He's highly motivated to prove this was the right investment. One thing I realized this week (not sure why it took me so long), but the Bills need a different type of corner than much of the rest of the league. Beane kind of said this during one of his press conferences at the Owner's meeting. The Bills aren't looking for a PI - a pile inspector - they want someone in the pile. The system calls for heavy run and edge/screen support, zone like discipline, premium leverage, decent ball skills. Speed is great to have but a 4.45-4.55 will do. This means corner in the draft may be able to wait to guys like Zy Alexander, Darien Porter (likely 2nd round) and Denzel Burke. Bills may be able to use the top two picks to address other positions.