Logic

If anyone (Yolo, Joe in Winslow, etc) doesn't want to be in this thing, allow me to be the first to volunteer to take on extra drafting duties if needed.

Gary is the number 1 player I hope they don't touch with a 10 foot pole. Limited college production, "physical freak" but with no stats to back it up, questions about whether he really loves football, and now this? Stay away, Beane. Stay far, far away.

Paying as big a contract as the Jets did for ANY running back is silly. Ditto for an off-ball linebacker like CJ Moseley. But then, when your GM is on his last legs and needs to make big splashy moves to save his ass, this is what happens. Bell had absolutely NO part in the Jets' jersey unveiling, which you would hope a guy you're paying this much money to would be involved in. Now he skips voluntary mini-camp. Does this say "all in" to anyone else? Is this the type of guy that it seems logical to pay a big contract to? Is this the example you want to set for the rest of your locker room, as far as who gets rewarded with big money (a guy like Bell) and who doesn't (a guy like Mitch Morse). I know I sound like a broken record, but McCagnan is a terrible GM, and the Jets will be firing him within the next couple of seasons. I don't like the Gase signing, either, which is to say that the current direction of the Jets has me pretty happy, as a Bills fan.

I don't think he's actually saying that all of those guys will be there at 9. I think he's saying that when the Bills' pick comes up at 9, if they don't trade back, this is the order in which they would take these players, depending who is available. No one really expects Williams or Oliver to still be there, so he concludes that the pick will be Hockenson. If Hockenson were gone, as well, they'd pick Jonah Williams, and so on. Again, I'm quite certain he's not saying these guys will all actually be on the board at 9.

What I have learned from Virgil's mock drafts: The will of TSW's populous, if Quinnen Williams and Ed Oliver are not on the board, is overwhelmingly in favor of drafting TJ Hockenson. It's pretty darn clear at this point. Given that the Bills have literally NEVER had a truly dominant tight end, and given how much a great tight end helps a young QB, and given that we all just watched Gronk dominate the Bills for a whole decade...I can't say I blame 'em.

Ordering my favorite pizza in the world, the DeFino from Scottie's Pizza. Pairing it with some Disco Ninja Hazy IPA from Revision Brewing out of Nevada And my favorite strain, Tangie Biscotti (I live in Oregon. No broken laws here) And uh...yeah. That's about it. Should be a good time.

If any of you are unfamiliar with Erik Turner and his Cover 1 website, let me just say: Climb out from under your rock, because this is some of the best Bills coverage on the planet. Cover 1 has a great deep dive into who the Bills are most likely to take in round 1 if they stay at pick 9. They look at all the Bills' official visits, Beane and McDermott's draft history, and so on. It's about as thorough of an investigation into this topic as you'll find. Until today, the article was locked and available to members only. No more. The article is now unlocked and available for all. I'm not gonna paste much of the article because I want to get these guys clicks. They deserve them. Below is a small introductory snippet, but I suggest you all click the link and read all the way through. Outstanding work as usual here by the Cover 1 crew. https://www.cover1.net/buffalo-bills-2019-nfl-draft-first-round-pick-predictions/ The 2019 NFL Draft is right around the corner. According to Bills GM Brandon Beane, the draft board — typically consisting of 115-140 players — should be set by Wednesday, April 17, 2019. This means the team will have met with a majority of the prospects at some point this draft season. While not all of the visits are disclosed by the team, players, or agents, a majority of them are leaked in some manner. So based on my extensive research, let’s analyze the visits on page one. I’ll then share who I think the Bills will ultimately choose in round one on page two.

At least I didn't take Drew Lock, amirite?

I considered it for the Packers. But then I read that they haven't spent a 1st round pick on a WR in 17 years and haven't drafted one in the top 50 picks in 11 years. Since I'm trying to represent what I think the Packers would really do, I figured that WR wasn't the right move for me. There are two other players that I really liked here, and I ALMOST turned down the trade to take one of them. In the end, I felt the value of the trade was too good to pass up. A win-win for both teams.

I'm the one with whom he traded up, and I actually have no idea. I thought he was eyeing Devin Bush as a Ryan Shazier replacement. But since Bush is off the board and he still consummated the trade, I truly don't know.

The Green Bay Packers have agreed to a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Steelers receive: 12 185 Packers receive: 20 52 122 The Packers feel confident they can address one of their primary needs at 20. The value of picking up an extra 2nd round pick was just too much to pass up. @HappyDays and the Pittsburgh Steelers are now on the clock.

I will always feel as though the Bills ruined for Moulds what would have been a Hall of Fame career had he been on a team with a stable quarterback and offensive system. I know he was a great for the Bills, but I think he would remembered nationally on the level of his classmates, T.O. and Marvin Harrison, if only his career numbers hadn't been stunted by the revolving door at QB and OC in Buffalo. Loved Moulds. Just wish for HIS sake that he'd gone somewhere else.

Fair enough. I just don't want to be "that guy" that holds everyone up. In the past two mocks, I made my pick pretty immediately. This time around, I may take just about my full allotment of time to make my selection. Just wanted to forewarn everyone so they don't say "where the heck is Logic?!" I thought about that. Only problem is I've got a trade in the works that is contingent upon who is available after the Bengals pick. It's all good. As Hokie said, I'll be able to make the pick within my allotted window. It just may be closer to the back end of that window than it has been for me so far.

Just wanted to say that I'm about to head out of the house for a few hours. I have the pick right after the Bengals. I don't want to hold the whole draft up, so I hope @whatdrought picks soon!

Agree to disagree. When one player at the same position, playing in the same offense has DOUBLE the touchdowns of the other player, I think it's significant. YOU say "the Iowa QB seemed to look Fant's way in the end zone". I could just easily say "the Iowa QB looked Fant's way in the end zone because Fant was better at getting open".

I like Hock a lot, but for what it's worth, Noah Fant had TWICE as many receiving touchdowns over the last two seasons as Hock. Hock -- 9. Fant -- 18 (!).

I understand the idea of wanting a rookie to learn behind two HOF caliber guys for a season, but I still don't think the Bills spend a high pick on a running back. Where would said player fit on the roster? I really don't believe they're dumping Shady or Gore. Perry is the RB4 and special teams dynamo. They JUST signed Yeldon during draft week. Why would they have done that if they felt they were going to spend a 2nd or 3rd round pick on a running back? I'm not denying that they COULD draft a running back high, I just don't think they will. It'll either be a late round "We couldn't pass up the value" kind of guy or a UDFA. If that late round/UDFA guy beats out Yeldon because he offers better 3rd down play, or if he beats out Perry because he offers better special teams play, then so be it. I just don't see it.

Given the top 3 players on the running back depth chart currently, I would guess only a late rounder or UDFA at running back. I know, I know, "why would two old guys and a 3rd down back stop them from drafting someone"? I don't know...roster room? I doubt they're dumping Shady or Gore. Perry will likely stick as the special teams ace. They JUST signed Yeldon during draft week, so... If whatever late round or UDFA guy they grab beats Yeldon out in camp, then so be it. But with the roster set up the way it is, I'm guessing we're looking right now at a running back depth chart that will be the same on opening day. As I've predicted all along, I think NEXT offseason they will go with a complete youth re-vamp at the position, with Shady and Gore both gone and two youngsters brought in. Until then, they want smart, dependable, veteran running backs for Allen to lean on.

Each time you think Cornette's takes can't get more repetitive and irritating, he finds a way to surprise you!

Agreed. I've said for months that the plan is and always has been to have a youth movement and complete makeover at running back NEXT offseason. For Allen's first couple years, they want steady, smart, dependable veterans who can pass protect. By year 3 of Josh Allen, if they feel he is who they thought he would be, I expect to see them part with McCoy and Gore and draft some youngsters. Yeldon's two year deal only adds fuel to this fire, in my mind. They don't want to have to COMPLETELY start over in that room next season, so they'll have Yeldon as a holdover and 3rd down back. RB1 and RB2 will be occupied by new faces, though.

I think he's just saying that the fact they WANT a 1st round pick doesn't mean they'll get one. I want a toilet made of solid gold, but nobody has that. Err...wait. Individual 1 has that. I can't think of anyone else, though.

I'm torn on this. On the one hand, I get why you're doing what you're doing. On the other hand, if Hock is the clear cut choice amongst Bills fans, and given that most mock drafts don't include a "you can't pick such and such player here, even though he's available" proviso, well.... I don't know. Tough one. I'm good either way, but I see both sides of the argument.

Unless Shady gets traded, I don't see how the Bills can draft a running back this year. The Bills under McDermott typically keep 4 halfbacks, with the 4th guy being primarily for special teams contributions. Right now, the Bills have: McCoy Gore Yeldon Perry Perry was signed specifically because he's a special teams dynamo. So unless the Bills feel that the running back they draft is going to push Perry off the roster with superior special teams play (won't be easy to do, Perry is a quality STer), I just don't see where a rookie fits on the roster. And for those who will be quick to say "oh, that's easy, he takes Perry's spot"...again, not so fast. The Bills are committed to having an RB4 who can contribute in a huge way on special teams. Where does a rookie fit?

There are legitimate reasons that BOTH guys make sense for the Bills, and reasons they don't. DK Metcalf -- The Bills LOVE height/weight/speed guys. They've shown under Beane that they're willing to take big swings on supremely physically gifted players, even if they're high risk. Case in point? Both Josh Allen and Tremaine Edmunds. While they've made nice additions to the WR corps, adding a guy like Metcalf would really elevate it to the next level. He would also be able to ease into the pros, as the Bills don't immediately need him to be a #1, since they already have a Foster/Brown/Beasley starting trio. On the "reasons they wouldn't take him" list? Beane, McDermott, and Daboll have all said at one time or another that they don't necessarily think you need a "true #1" WR. Jonah Williams -- McDermott mentioned the o-line as one of the team's "identity position groups". He believes that the offensive line should set the tone for his football team. Obviously, the multitude of offensive linemen the Bills have already brought in show that McDermott is serious about this. Well, with Williams' study habits and work ethic and football IQ, he would set the perfect tone in the OL room and be a leader on day 1. He also, as everyone knows, is a guy that Daboll is already quite familiar with. The Bills have more of an "inside look" at this guy than any other team in the draft. As for "reasons they wouldn't take him", I can think of only one: If they don't believe he can be a tackle in the NFL, they won't take him. I doubt they'd take a guy they view as a guard at 9. I just don't buy that. So if the Bills DO take Jonah Williams, you can darn sure bet they view him as a long term LT or, at worst, RT.

I always love reading this stuff, and I'm sure there are plenty of kernels of truth. On the other side of the coin, though, is this: http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/172974292/nfl-draft-anonymous-scouts The Psychology of the Anonymous Scout One may wonder why scouts speak anonymously to the media in the first place. What's in it for them? Some believe that it's to drive draft prospects down for the benefit of their teams, though any general manager or head coach putting his draft board together based on what a bunch of guys said in a newspaper or online should probably be looking for alternate employment.... More to the point, Jeremiah believes, is the gradual diminishment of the scout in most front offices. It's not like it used to be, when super-scouts like Jack Butler, Jack Vainisi and Bill Nunn drove so much of the personnel pipeline to teams that drifted on their evaluation talent and were recognized as such. Nowadays, scouts are primarily well-traveled clerks, whose work is mere fodder for the alleged bigger brains higher up the food chain. "The media and the general public ... a quote will come out from an anonymous scout, just ripping a player, which I totally don't agree with," said Jeremiah. "I don't think that's your place to trash a kid. I don't believe in that. And the second part is, they'll get railed at for not putting their name on it. And I'm thinking, 'You do realize that if any scout puts his name on something like that, he's done. He's fired. It's over.' And he might be shut out around the league, because he has a reputation as a guy who talks to the media. So, that's not even feasible. It's not happening." It would be extremely valuable for media and fans to hear from scouts on a regular -- and regulated -- basis. It would add to the discussion of player value and projection, and it would allow those scouts who have seen their roles diminish to have a more prominent voice.