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Palmer, Shenault and now Moore. Shenault was definitely a player a large part of the board wanted in the draft when he came out. Moore fits the exact type of receiver people wanted in Worthy last year. I guess I am not understanding how a 4th round wide receiver would some how be a better prospect in a receiver thin class than 3 guys with NFL experience. Is it just the desire for the unknown? You want to be there when "your guy" makes it to the big time? Shakir is the #1. We used him essentially the same way we used Diggs, except Shakir wasn't bitching every play he didn't get the ball so he saw less targets. Kincaid is technically supposed to be the #2, the generational talent at tight end. You mix Knox and a couple guys in here and there, that's the offense essentially. Cooper improved the offense because he was a deep threat. Coleman is supposed to be that guy but he did not mature as quickly as the staff thought he would, in came Cooper. If Coleman can start to be the presence on the outside that's a threat to Moss a defender down field, this offense will be just as good, if not better than it was last year. Moore will be the McKenzie of this offense, or at least, that will be what this staff hopes to get out of him. Speed can work just as well on a jet sweep as it can downfield. Get him some bubble screens and make some space, he can certainly be a piece in this offense.

These are the kind of guys that Beane gets derided for not drafting. Character is certainly not a quality that should be overlooked. On a positive note, the Defenders completed the largest comeback in UFL history this past weekend and won 37-33. If you haven't watched any yet, tune in. Without a preseason or terribly long training camp, about mid season is when these teams come into their own.

I don't know about the weakest wide receiver group but the Bills definitely have the whiniest fan base.

Defense wins championships. I am going with a B grade. Did not address the weakest position group (safety) and the blocking tight end pick was frankly a throw away pick. Seemed early to make that kind of choice, would've been nice to see that pick made last and a receiver in the 5th. Other than that? Can't argue with overhauling the very weak defensive line.

I keep hearing we needed to draft a wide receiver but I've yet to hear a single name that we missed out on or passed on that would even move the needle in this offense. That's how you know it wasn't a deep class at wide receiver, no real big names.

What's with this fan base is that they turn on the radio and listen to the circle jerk and then they come on a message board to regurgitate all of the talking points. The bottom line is we signed Palmer, Shenault, drafted a kid, have Samuel that may finally be healthy this year and brought Moore in to kick the tires. Beane has historically spent a ton of capital on addressing the wide receiver room. This offseason hasn't been any different. I guess my question is, who was the can't miss prospect at wide receiver that the Bills had a realistic opportunity to draft?

That's not how that works lol scheme is actually the biggest success and failure for a lot of receivers. Jeudy had a career year because Dorsey's offense is typically designed around a single receiver, we saw it in Buffalo with Diggs. Anyways, Moore is an undersized guy who if he was 3 or 4 inches taller, would jump off the page. Consistent hands, excellent route runner, 4.35 speed. Remember Isahiah McKenzie? That's most likely the role Moore would play in this offense.

The biggest drop coming from the highest paid receiver I think the Bills have ever had. Drafting a 4th round receiver doesn't fix that. It's still all about player development and finding the right fit. The defense has fallen off a cliff, the offense has not, there for, you load the defense up with new talent. It's really not a difficult thing to understand. Beane has spent tons of capital on receivers over the years and the needle hasn't moved.

A well deserved remember your place moment for these two nit wits. The Bills have had the #1 offense in the entire National Football League since 2020. The over reaction to not drafting a receiver is absolutely ridiculous.

Yea as you grow older you learn to translate corporate speak. What is said is hardly ever what is meant.

Elijhah Badger.

I need my Gator pick this year and who better than Elijhah Badger? The Gators offense was the Badger show at times through out the season last year and really helped with the development of the freshman QB DJ Lagway. 4.4 speed, excellent hands and much like Shakir for Buffalo, always seemed to come up with the big 3rd down catch when we needed it. From scouting reports I've seen he has more of discipline and work ethic concerns than ability or talent concerns so I think that is a perfect 4th or 5th round kind of guy. The Gators staff is not the hallmark of coaching staffs that's for sure, so a change of scenery could certainly benefit him.

Where did I say he wasn't a great player? No need to turn what I said into something to fit a narrative you want to write. Cook is the 2nd best player on offense, but if he wants out or Beane knows he isn't paying him $15 million a year, the time to move on is when you can get compensation. That's the business part of football.

This is the hardest part of projecting a CB to the NFL. College allows them to play, the NFL does not. Elam was too reliant on his hands and couldn't grasp the coverage concepts. Hairston should have no issue with our scheme, but I imagine we will see some yellow thrown his way at first. Just the nature of NFL officiating.

I love Cook. I would also love if Beane was able to trade him for draft capital. Josh Allen is the guy that gets paid on offense. Everybody eats but that also means everybody gets paid accordingly. With the best QB in the league, the skill positions can be replaced, that's just the fact of the situation. His touchdowns were a product of not wanting to send our franchise into the middle trying to reach and score and risk injury. I think Ray or Ty could also fill that role or if the draft a Skateboo in the 4th to pound the rock.

Benford and Johnson weren't any better. Plus there's a complete lack of competent safety play so that really amplifies any little mistake made by our corners.

I think it's one thing that is universally agreed upon. The secondary was bad last year. I think Harriston's speed and his ability to score is the kind of flash every fan looks for in a corner. Really a slam dunk pick by Beane and Co.

The drop off in talent is steeper at the skill positions than it is at DT. However, late in the 2nd round, DT might be the only pick that makes sense depending on how the board falls. The front 7 was also pretty poor most of the season, but if we're looking at 1 tech, the 3rd could still produce a starter due to the value of the position.

I'd love to see one of the safeties and a wide receiver. But especially one of the safeties. The back end of that defense was terrible last year.

I've been watching spring football since the AAF. CFL starts next month as well. I will watch football if it is available. Wanted to get into the EFL but they want a $120 subscription. With two free options, I'll stick to Youtube recaps. I am a DC Defenders fan because I feel like their fanbase is closely related to ours with the tailgating (beer snake) and the lemon incident. Looking very good so far this year, had our whole coaching staff quit a week before the season and haven't missed a beat at 3-0. If you are an old person like myself (40+) the UFL's brand of football will be instantly recognizable as very 90s. While the NFL did have some elite QBs then, most of the QB play was mediocre at best. That's about where the UFL is at.

If he comes into camp in 2022 form, this is the best signing of free agency for us.

No I still think we are the best team in the AFC. It is promising that they are addressing the defensive line, the jury of course will remain out until we play some games. But recognizing that they have a problem is the first step and the Bills front office has certainly taken that step.

This draft is going to make or break Beane this year. He really needs to identify an elite player at a position of need. Corner, edge, DT or wide receiver. He's been whiffing big time. Hopefully Bishop plays better this season because it looks like Beane is standing firm at safety after re-signing Hamlin this morning. Not sure if it's our scouting department or what. Great in the late rounds but can't seem to get the big one in the first, aside from Josh of course.

I said it in the mock draft thread and I will say it here. Kurtis Rourke - QB - Indiana. We now have 3 5th round picks and he should be there. 6 years in college means he's a seasoned QB and with a guy like Allen in front of him and Brady in booth, there's a lot he could learn. Plus he's a Canadian kid from Ontario! What's not to like?

The way I see it is, if the top 3 remains Titans Giants and Browns, whichever team takes Carter could be looking at McCord in the top of the 2nd. He got a ringing endorsement from Palmer who frankly, I now trust more than anyone else with QB evaluations thanks to Josh. Broke the ACC single season passing record, which may not sound like much, until you see the next 3 names are Deshaun Watson, Matt Ryan and Phillip Rivers... I tried to watch more Syracuse games this year and was kind of shocked that Ohio State let the guy walk. He's legit. I think if we are talking backup QB in this draft, I like Kurtis Rourke. Ontario born, a 6 year player at the collegiate level, took the Hoosiers on a Cinderella ride to the playoffs. His brother Nathan has proven the families pedigree in the CFL. With 3 5th round picks, I am spending one on Rourke without hesitation.