Nihilarian

NFN, but all this worry about a wide receiver that most draft pundits had placed in the first round to top ten is silly. The very first WR went #25 to the Ravens in the 2019 NFL draft. This tells me that no actual NFL team had any WR rated that highly. Marquise Brown #25, N'Keal Harry #32. Eight WRs taken before Metcalf and he was the last player taken in the second round, correct? It was all media and fan Hype. Now think back to last years draft when the majority of the Bills fans wanted to draft Josh Rosen. Most were willing to give up the farm to trade up to the #2 spot with the NY Giants to draft him. Some even wanted to give the Giants a 2019 first round pick too. Just like last year the Bills had a chance to draft the more polished QB in Rosen and passed for reasons. This year they passed on a WR/TE with that second round pick to draft a punishing run blocking offensive linemen for reasons. Reasons that are clear to me, because as many linemen as they added in free agency this FO wanted to make sure they could build a solid run game while better protecting that second year QB who loves to throw deep. Throwing deep requires more time in the pocket. This FO knows what they are doing and we should see the results come September.

Forget those players mentioned. I'd rather see the Bills trade a late round 2020 pick for Gerald McCoy to the Bucs to stop the run better. Then sign Ziggy Ansah (if he is fully healthy) to help with the pass rush rotation. As far as the offense goes I'd rather trade with the Vikes for TE Kyle Rudolph. Otherwise I'd like to see what the five new additions the Bills already have will do for the 2019 Bills WR corps.

So, what was DK Metcalf's specialty? His 4.33 speed? Weaknesses https://www.nfl.com/prospects/d.k.-metcalf?id=32194d45-5436-3377-5806-d2746f1b94aa Should rely on footwork and body positioning over arm-extension to clear the top of his route Rushes through pattern ingredients rather than developing their flavors as a route chef Gears it down a little when turning to locate the deep ball Fails to sell route fakes to manipulate his opponent Breaks and stems aren't as sharp as they could be Had separate season-ending injuries in 2016 (foot) and 2018 (neck) Suffered focus drops when working back to the ball Drop rate too high over last two seasons Needs better positioning of his big frame to block out defenders on comebacks The Bills signed a WR with 4.34 speed and gave him a 3 year contract at 9 mill per, his name is John Brown (and he can run more then three routes). With Robert Foster, Zay Jones did they really need another deep speed WR or a Right tackle like Cody Ford to protect Josh Allen with those deep throws?

The 2018 Buffalo Bills were the #1 team in the NFL in pass defense and they added EJ Gains. So teams ran on them pretty well multiple times. What changed on the defense this off season? The Bills replaced Kyle Williams with a 6'2'' 287 Lb DT to replace Williams. I don't see the improved run defense as Oliver is a penetrating DT to rush the passer and disrupt the backfield. This is the NFL and there are 330lb monster O-lineMEN ...not college kids. The Bills need to add more run support on that D line IMO. I'm kinda hoping the Bills offer a late 2020 draft pick to the Bucs for Gerald McCoy and they do have the cap space. Then they sign Ziggy Ansah who would help in the pass rush rotation. I don't want to just beat opponents, I want to crush them, see them driven before me, hear the...well you get the picture. The offense should be very improved in the run game with the RBs and not need to have the QB to be the HB leading the team in rushing this season. That Bills O line should be so improved that the run game should be top five. The pass game with John Brown, Cole Beasley, and ex CFL WR Duke Williams should be much improved too. The improvement in the run game and run defense should vault the team to a winning season. I also want to see the 2019 Buffalo Bills beat the crap out of the New England Patriots at least once. 9-7 or better will make me happy. 10-6 I would be ecstatic and any better would be euphoric! With the free agent signings, the draft and the un-drafted free agents this team has enough talent to compete with the best in the NFL. JMHO

Only on the media and fans boards.

I'm happy with the pick over a skill player as I wasn't quite certain they had enough talent on that line for this season. Now it looks like that entire line is revamped save LT which wasn't so bad with a decent player at LG. Dawkins, Spain, Morse, Long, Ford should be the starting five and a huge improvement over last years starters. The run blocking should be fun to watch this season and now Allen should have more time to complete those deep passes he loves to throw. Should be a very much improved offense.

What skill set? To be able to run three NFL routes? The 3-cone drill results from the combine killed him in the draft for teams with GMs that needed something other then a straight line receiver. The guy scored in the bottom 3% of every player tested in the last 25 years. He is still looking for that last cone... The Buffalo Bills learned their lesson from the PX 90 kid in the 2009 draft. Looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane.

All I know is this GM, HC really seem like they know what they are doing vs the GMs, HCs of the past two decades. I can recall reading in post after post about how good Buddy Nix's, Doug Whaley's drafts were so great and how the teams resulting from those drafts had so much more talent then in the past. Now looking back, NO! I don't get the need for that so called #1 WR. Considering... The Bills signed WR John Brown with 4.34 speed at 9 mill per who will compliment Robert Foster for the deep passes...in a 3 year deal. Just hazarding a guess here, but I tend to think that this signing alone is a big upgrade to the Bills WR corps. Then this GM signed WR Cole Beasley away from the Cowboys to fill the slot position like a Wes Welker, Julian Edleman filled for the Patriots. Beasley caught 74.7% of his passes last year which would put him in the LeSean McCoy percentile of receptions, only in the slot and not in the flat or backfield. 14 mill guaranteed tells me this FO wants to give this play a chance to shine in Buffalo's offense. The Bills also signed CFL receiver Duke Johnson, In two CFL seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos, the 25-year-old Williams has 2,294 yards on 135 catches with 15 touchdowns in 31 games. Last season, he led the league with 1,579 receiving yards and tied for the CFL lead in receiving touchdowns with 11. He also had 88 receptions, including 11 for more than 30 yards, on 152 targets. Undrafted signings, Nick Easley, WR Iowa, David Sills,WR WV. After these signings I really don't see the need to draft a so called top WR in the 2019 Draft. Looking at how the NFL combine made DK Metcalf look so great and the guy scored in the bottom 3% of the past 25 years of 3 cone drill... and he is still looking for that last cone. I can't wait to see what this new WR group can do!

Do the Bills currently have a pro bowl DT on the roster in rotation? The Bills could be awaiting for Tampa to outright release him as the Bucs don't want his 13 mill per cap hit. And he is not happy as they are moving to a 3-4 and moving him to DE. The guy might not be the player he was four years ago, still he ranked 21 out of 112 DTs. Find a spot!

Good stuff, love to read this FO finally knows what they are doing!

I'm just happy he didn't land in New England. The answer is, IMHO, that while Josh Allen required some development time he was a gamer that won games without much of a supporting cast at Wyoming his final season. Allen basically carried his team on his shoulders. While the physical comparison is notable between the two. Allen tested off the charts not only physically but also mentally as the kid tested very high on the wonderlic at 37. A score of 20 gives an IQ of around 100. Tom Brady scored a 33. Josh Rosen 29 Sam Darnold 28 Baker Mayfield 25 Lamar Jackson 13 Eli Manning 39 Aaron Rodgers 35 Carson Wentz 40 Big Ben 25 Paxton Lynch 18 Dan Marino 16 RG3 24 Ryan Fitzpatrick 48 Frank Gore 6 Weaknesses Threw 12 touchdowns to nine interceptions over final nine games Had very little control over accuracy during stretches Career completion percentage of 55.8 percent Footwork in the pocket feels heavy Treats slants and short throws like a game of burn-out Needs better feel for proper deep ball trajectory Delayed decision-maker near end zone Inconsistent in developing post-snap plan Too willing to throw it up for grabs under heavy pressure Carries football low and away from frame when scrambling Sources Tell Us "He's a project, but he can move a little bit and his arm is really, really good. He's a draft and develop guy. Personally, I probably wouldn't take him until between (Rounds) 5-7." -- Executive with AFC team https://www.nfl.com/prospects/tyree-jackson?id=32194a41-4361-1082-9c52-07385a4368c9

Good thing too as the fan base had the torches and pitchforks out over that RB pick

Yay, not Jace but still a TE!

Hey, at least they didn't trade up for him. Love the first two picks and the 3rd rounder, meh. We will see.

I wanted Jace and got 'waterbug" instead.

It's the only thing we can do to keep from vomiting... Tomorrow we will hear Doug Whaley broke into the Bills war room and made that pick with gun in hand.

The Jags stole the stars...

Devin "Motor" Singletary As a sophomore in 2017, he led all Division I FBS players with 32 rushing touchdowns 33 overall touchdowns scored, and 198 points scored, and finished with 1,920 rushing yards

One...strange...pick

He only caught 6 passes...

welp, can't win them all I suppose

So, the Pack gets the TE most of us wanted, Did Beane fall asleep?

What? Pre-Draft Analysis Singletary is an undersized back with below-average timed speed, but his tape is impressive. He's a relentless runner with great contact balance, and he excels at picking up yards after contact. He's more quick than fast and he shows good burst through the hole. He's a small target with small hands, and he caught just six passes in 2018.

Okay, I can forgive the Bears for Jace