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I think they're both more like top 40 guys, but I would not be surprised to see one of them sneak into the last few picks of R1, especially if the WR run starts earlier than expected. I'd also add, I think the Bills value speed, separation and route running with less concern over size. If that's true, it would seem to put those two in consideration for the Bills.

The 2000 draft class is generally considered one of the worst ever. Not many teams did well that year.

Agreed, but I would also add Pearsall to that group.

Apples to oranges. He's a DE. Those guys are DTs.

Yes, he has stated that he has met with the Bills multiple times. These lists can be useful for gauging positional interest, but don't assume they're complete.

Injuries were an overwhelming factor at LB by that point in the season. Maybe they add one late in the draft to compete for the last spot on the roster, but no, they don't have a significant need for a LB unless they have concerns about Milano's return this year.

If the Bills want defense from this draft, they can do a hell of a lot better than this.

Even Erik Flowers had good sack totals in his final year in college. Kneeland...best season was 4.5 sacks twice...and one of the worst 10 yard split times (to clarify, of the DE group) at the combine. He's getting some late 2nd projections, but seems like an early day 3 guy to me. If that's the pick, I think I'm just going to give up.

I should have stopped reading at Kneeland in R1.

Projectile vomit alert.

I'm not a huge fan of trading up for Thomas, but I get it. Although I think Polk will go a round later, I'm not going to argue considering that I think Pearsall could go late R1.

I certainly wouldn't argue against it. They looked like a team that needed a 1st or 2nd round investment at WR even before the season ended. Now, they've lost both Davis and Diggs. Curtis Samuel gives them a few more options, but I'd still fully support WR picks at 28 and 60. Aside from safety, I think the defensive needs align more with depth, anyway, at least for 2024, and they have plenty of 4th and 5th round picks to address those.

I completely agree with that and I would also add that, just looking at the types of early round prospects they've brought in over the last two or three years, most fit that same basic profile. Jordan Addison, Tank Dell, JSN, Zay Flowers, Jalin Hyatt, John Metchie...Less emphasis on size, more on route running potential and separation. You could even throw in their higher profile veteran acquisitions...John Brown, Cole Beasley, Stefon Diggs, Emmanuel Sanders, Deonte Harty, and Curtis Samuel. I'm not saying they're all the same guy, but there's a basic pattern there.

I think I'll pass on that one.

Ladd McConkey. Aside from the speed, quickness, and route running, he's also very good after the catch.

That would definitely piss a lot of people off, for sure.

If true, it might suggest that they really like one or more WRs outside of those top 3 and don't need to trade up that far to accomplish their goals.

They've lost 241 targets to the two starters and about 285 targets total at the WR spot. Curtis Samuel will take up some of the slack, and they probably won't do it, but there's plenty of passes to go around for two more at 28 and 60.

There's likely to be a run on WRs starting around the last few picks of R1 and down to about 40-45. Five or six will probably go in that range. I think there will be teams willing to move up to get the one they like the most. Of course, that's also an incentive for the Bills to stay right where they are. They're in a good spot and will likely have their choice of the group that goes in that range, if they want one.

That's my expectation as well. I think Legette probably goes in the top 40. And I also agree about pick 60. It seems like it'll be kind of a dead spot in this draft for matching the Bills needs with value.

It depends. If it seems like the overall offense is performing well and those guys are increasing their production throughout the season, cutting down on mistakes and generally building momentum in the right direction, yeah, I think the Bills probably would be set at WR for 2025.

Yeah, I think you have to consider what he did on the field first...in this case, significant issues with separation. If the combine testing confirms that, which it did, then you have a problem. The gauntlet drill is interesting, but in light of his play against live competition, it seems like an anomaly. And further, he didn't do the agility drills, which makes me wonder why. I say that, but I actually liked him more than I thought I would when I went back and watched him play a bit. There's something there. I just don't think I'd want the Bills to be the team to risk it in a deep WR draft. Many are saying that's his best usage in the NFL, but that's too much crossover into Dalton Kincaid's role, IMO.

I have no idea if that's true, but I would agree that it would be a major concern, if it is.

I'd also prefer that if they're available. I'm not sure they will be, and the rest of the DE/DL prospects that seem likely to be there at 60 seem pretty ordinary to me. Maybe a little better at DT than DE, but it's still not much more than a 50-50 preference compared to a safety. And I think they have a more immediate need at the latter.

I agree completely on Troy Franklin. If they go WR with their first pick, I think it likely comes from the group of Franklin, McConkey, Worthy, and Legette (possibly also Wilson if they trade down). I'm not as convinced on Coleman. Due diligence, sure, but I think there's too much role overlap with Dalton Kincaid.