That’s because instead of having to just replace one of the other RBs with that pick, they were able to add a dimension to the offense. The Bills didn’t have anyone like Cook before. He’s eye candy for defenses
There was already a thread last week about drafting Bijan Robinson in the 1st round next year… people are obsessed with RBs for some reason. The Bills do need some balance on offense but 1st rd RB is overkill
I just watched it, it’s a pretty long video. I think it just came out today. There had been clips released previously but this was the whole thing. Elam’s first 24 hours.
https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-draft-2022-why-virginia-techs-raheem-blackshear-hopes-to-follow-in-deebo-samuels-all-pro-footsteps/
this was from before the draft: