MAJBobby

There are always picks I had liked better. But when I look at the choices I try to leave my Bias out of it. That is why I wait to write about it so I don’t look at the picks through my Bias. like the Davis Pick. Personally me I would have taken Amrik Robertson at DB.

Can agree if you think about it we really were not that far off grade we are taking 15 picks. But also agree on what he brings from the base end. If that is the expectation people will be happy. Outside of Young I was not high on any of the quick twitch DEs. None of them would have pushed or unseated Hughes so it wasn’t a great year for that RDE. However AJ can absolutely push Murphy Now and could move Murphy out of the starting lineup immediately so that is perfect

I think 270 would be perfect playing weight. It’s not a pure weight thing. It is more a lost the excess fat gain muscle. That would I think give him more burst while keeping the power. I think he looks soft at 280 meaning I think he is carrying a bit to much fat is all

Yes

And great thing about our kicker unlike the Patriots there is no linked to White Supremacy. (I noticed ESPN highlighted suicides and drugs and tons of other tragedies) but no mention of the White Supremacy Tats when talking Patriots Kicker.

Again as I said before. Draw up your draft impression thread and leave him out of it. To easy. And I still look forward to reading it. ha ha ha ha. No longer get those though got the last one November 2018 the same day I picked up my DD214 and retirement package.

They asked about Vedvik. He said he has three positions. 1st is Punter, Kick Off Guy and then Long FG Specialist. he sounds very High on him everytime he talks. I really think the Putin’s job is gonna be Vedvik’s to lose. They asked about kicker and such in draft and he said he wanted to get two punters and 2 kickers into camp this offseason. they now have that so I don’t think anything is happening there

going all the way back to the 90s will be the Phil Hansen to our Future Bruce Smith.

thanks for more on Jackson.

Beane. Maybe listen to him when he talks about the Punting and Kicking he spent 20 min on it last night.

cool so in your draft Thought thread you can leave Diggs out. I look forward to reading it. ?

GM doesn’t agree

Agree I think one of the few drafts that after the pick was made I didn’t say WTF.

No and he isn’t going to. They have 2 punters already.

Only team I am concerned at playing because I still think we don’t come close to matching up are the Chiefs.

Stephon Diggs - well done getting one of the top Route runners in the NFL. For years we have struggled watching Bills WRs able to get separation now all three of our starters get major Separation with Brown, Diggs and Beasley. To go get a WR in his prime was the best move they could have made in this draft. Beane called it right as well after the trade saying the package we used could get us to 18 and he thinks the top WRs would be gone. Lamb was the last one and was gone at 17. That is great foresight a month and a half away from the draft. AJ Epenesa - During the draft run up he was a top 20 projected pick for 8 months. (I never saw it, I actually thought this edge class was overrated due to a weak class). However I did have him graded late 1st/early 2nd guy. Now with that said still about 20 pick value at 54. What I like is his power and consistency. I think he was a little heavy at 280. I think with an NFL nutrition program he can drop 10 to 15 keep his power and gain even more burst. His burst now isn’t bad. He will be your Base End (LDE) not enough quickness to play against the top LTs. I don’t think you are ever going to see top end sack numbers but a consistent 5-8 sack guy a year (probably most coming from interior if he reduces down). Put a very very powerful guy with lethal hands will also greatly aid in setting the edge. Also think he has protected the long arm (meaning I think you will see him get the ball from the QB in his rush more than the sack, this will be limited going into the QBs face from the left spot but going up against the likes of Tua (lefty) will bring the Fumble into play. If down the line he leans out keeps his power and builds more burst and quickness to move to the RDE spot not only will the sacks come but the strip sacks will as well. Heck of a player we got pure football player. Zach Moss - Probably my favorite pick. And before I go on this is not a dig on Singletary, just more of a compliment of Moss. Give it a year and if he stays healthy he would be your RB1. That is how much people will love him. His vision is great, feet are great, sneaky good out of the backfield, can pass block well, runs mean. He is just as likely to run you over as he is to jump cut you. What does concern me is his Injuries. And I don’t think that they are going to go away so it is good to have two young RBs. He has around 800 carries with a vicious running style and because of that I think he gets hurt more than he should. If I am the Bills I am teaching him how to take care of his body. He doesn’t always have to be the one putting the other in the cold tub. If his vicious running will turn a 10 yard gain into a 12 yard gain (on 3rd and 4) I hope the Bills can teach him that is an opportunity to take care of your body. But I don’t want to completely change his running just have him make better choices. However as a third round pick. If you give me 1 Rookie Contract before breaking down it is a win and will take that from RBs all day long. Gabriel Davis - really like this pick as well. Now that said he is a developing player. Watching him all the time as a UCF season ticket holder there is talent there. First anytime UCF needed a play he was who they looked at (9/10 he made it for him). While at UCF he lined up eat outside. There are reasons for that because he just relied on his for given ability and UCF didn’t want to try and change it his routes are not precise. So on in breaking routes the extra 2-3 yards he lined up compared to most outside WRs helped him still get the separation with his rounded routes. Not slow but not quick either. His speed builds over time so his routes are rounded which works in college. Not only does he have to learn more of the route tree but the nuances of running routes. He is plenty quick enough to gain separation out of breaks if fought how to do it properly. I think he is a High end WR2 ceiling (many UCF fans would kill me for saying that they think he is a legit One. I don’t). However all that said about routes. He has been working on them every day and people are saying they are getting better. Even 30 minutes after hearing his name called he was out with UCF QB running routes. the work ethic and kid are top notch. Jake Fromm - probably the surprise of the draft to a lot of people. I also really like this pick because I see him for what he is a player that likely will have a long 20 year career as a BU and eventually transitioning to a coach. His physical attributes are limited but his football mind is amazing. That is what I want in a BU an ultra smart player that if called on can come in and perform under limited reps. The value in the 5th was just too much to keep ignoring. If people think but we didn’t need him we have Barkley let me point to the NE game. We had that game won if Barkley could have been AVG. he puked himself and at that point I knew it was time to move on. I would have thought they would have gone a Vet but I applaud going with a young player. And who knows maybe by year three he is flipped for two 2nds like a Schaub trade or even a 2nd like Jimmy G. And Beane turned a 5th into multiple pick return in a couple years. Also I love his attitude. He has out performed and beat out more talented players his entire career. Tyler Bass - Love the pick as well. An ultra strong leg kicker. Kid was booming Kicks at the Senior Bowl. Posting videos of drilling 50 yarders with no approach just leg swing and 60 yarders with a 1 step approach. Love the signal drafting a kicker sends to your Vet as well. It seems the Waiver Claim mid season of McLaughlin woke Hausch up. What would drafting a kicker do. To be honest I think it is Bass’s job to lose. But perfect spot for a position group that probably is the easiest way onto the Roster. Isaiah Hodgins - don’t know much about him others will know more. What I do know is his hands are amazing. He catches EVERYTHING. He also has some sick quick feet for a Big WR. Watching what little I did I would put him below Davis in terms of right now. But with a higher ceiling. He could become a legit No1 WR with development. But he just has a longer climb to get their than Davis does to get to his ceiling as a WR2. Dane Jackson - I really know nothing about him. But glad they went and got a CB somewhere. I think he projects more inside than outside. But I have to defer to McD and Beane here one thing they seem to know is DBs and how to get the most out of them. all and all I would give this draft a solid A. Great Value all around and the did what they needed to do without reaching. On getting weapons, Youth at EDGE, a BU QB and Kicker Competition.

pretty good a couple notes. I think Vedvik beats out Bogo (IF) Hausch beats out Bass. Reason being is how Vedvik described by Beane as Punter/Long FG kicker/ Kick off specialist. They are going to keep a powerful leg on the roster for long kicks. now I also think K is Bass’s job to lose. Listening to Beane talk it really sounds like he is of the thinking you don’t Draft a Kicker unless he is going to be your Kicker. His Leg is powerful. So I do think unless he pukes himself in the workouts and camp he will be your Kicker. FB as much as I hate putting UDFAs on rosters history says at least one will make it. So Gilliam (think he was the ONLY BILL UDFA to make over 6 figures in guarantees) beats out DiMarco. He is Younger, Cheaper plays ST very well and adds TE (unlike DiMarco) So essentially a younger cheaper DiMarco with the added position Flexibility at TE.

Not how it it working. Roster size 53. You can elevate 2 up to the game day roster from your PS each week.

I think they are Done. They Signed 7. Last year number was 8. Paid out some of the lower UDFA salaries reported tells me they were not going to get into Bidding wars and don’t think any of the UDFAs had big shots at making the Roster. Beane even said as much during his Zoom last night. with the Draft Picks Bills sitting at 80 players on Roster. They can carry 91 (Wade exemption again). so that left 11 spots. Signed 7 UDFAs taking their total to 87. that leaves four Roster Spots open for Vets and immediate signings. (Beane did say he would keep 3-5 Roster spots open to be able to add when players get released. SO Bills fans I think this is your UDFA class

What they give the Patriots for their White Supremacist Kicker?

Fighting with the Patriots

Will do