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Nice draft OP! I am not a Snell fan so would look at a different RB. Also feel one of the 2 volunteers on roster make the team so would use. Pick elsewhere.

OP loved the draft at the top. Wilkins and Deebo are playmakers and help immediately. Like the Miles Sander pick at 48 OT pick at 74. Would use one of the late picks (maybe last one) on a size/speed WR developmental prospect so we don't risk losing them in as UDFA. Believe the Cory/Corey fight at Punter will yield the right man so not sure drafting one is warranted.

As we are T-6 days and counting to draft, I wanted to note some exhibited behavior by OBD in the draft that will likely determine what they do next THU-SAT in Nashville. Trade around in Rd 1. OBD has shown aggressiveness to move up for targeted players and back when they feel need to acquire picks. In 2017 the Bills dropped out of Rd 1 Pick 10 for pick 27 and a 2018 1st rd Pick and change in a deal with KC. In 2018 the Bills made a pre-draft trade with Cordy Glenn to move from 21 to 12 in Rd 1. And on draft day they moved from 12 to 7 (Tampa) using 1st Rd pick and 2 second Rders 53 and 56. Also jumped up to 16 from 22 in Rd 1 trading Rd3 (65) from CLE that was obtained in Tyrod trade. Trade up in second round to get targeted players. In 2017 both Zay Jones (2nd and a 3rd) and Dion Dawkins (3rd and 2 5ths)were targeted and grabbed in Rd2 using later picks in same draft. OBD sets the table based on who's coming (and going). 2017 was about accumulating some picks while addressing CB, OL, LB and WR. At CB, Bills still had Darby but had lost Seymour in FA so need pick. Tre White became CB1 immediately as evidenced when OBD dealt Darby away in preseason. OLine pick was attempt to fill RT adequately. Dawkins never played there and moved to LT with Glenn injuries. Milano emerged as a real strong WIL in this D over the course of 2017 season. WR was a need as Goodwin and Woods had left and Jones was seen as effective WR2. Weird how all top 3 picks were asked to play a bigger role as rookies than we thought on draft day. With how things played out they were crucial parts of rebuild. Tre is an A so far, as is Milano with Dawkins a B and Jones a C in my book. 2018 we needed a QB and MLB as key positions and no starter ID'd. Thus Josh and Tremaine targeted and drafted in Rd 1. OLine, TE and WR was a need as well but was not adequately addressed. There's a reason we signed 6 OLs, 3WRs and 2 TEs in FA! 2019 could leave OBD without 2DEs on roster as Shaq and Jerry could be gone. Drafting a DE now may reveal OBD's intentions with either guy or both. Pre-draft Depth chart is a tell. Today there is no clear starter at 3t DT, WR1, TE, RT, or CB2. These are the places I see RD1 and RD2 picks being used. And could see OBD move up/down to get draft capital to move around to get their guys in early rounds. Bills have 13 OLs under contract with majority on interior. Most OLs have to use 8 players in course of season due to injury. Bills have adequate depth now but with Waddle and Spain and on 1 year deals could see OT and/or OG drafted for long haul. Seniors and Freaks only need apply! Josh and Edmunds were underclassmen but OBD bet on their superior athleticism and Football intelligence. Almost all their other picks were Srs and captains of their teams. Back to the Future. Like OBD was in Polian/Butler days - there is no discrimination against smaller school players. Reed/Beebe/Ballard/Tinsdale have their equals in Allen/Taron Johnson/Siran Neal as Bills scouts look for smart, tough and versatile players at any level that could help. Sometimes a player that is an obvious fit is not so obvious. Getting to Know You. Some great work by @YoloinOhio tracking all the Bills 30 visits, Prodays, Combine meetings and Astro's (Dean Kindig) reports on contacts will show which players the Bills have spent time with. There are very few exceptions drafted who have not met with the Bills one on one. I will be looking at this data over weekend. All in all it seems much less pressure packed than last year as we have a QB and filled some holes in FA (not an option last year). I won't hazard a guess who the Bills take first other than to say I doubt it will be at the 9th pick in Rd 1. Hard for Beane and co. to break some clearly defined habits IMHO.

Frank Clark

trade down with Seattle and get this dude too!

only if the Richard Simmons shorts are banned

Celebrating - WINS and TDs! Making the run around New Era stadium lower bowl wall - after WINNING! Post game on field interviews at Road games - After WINNING!

I doubt any NFL team has any WR ranked 9th BPA on their board. Only way I take a WR in Rd 1 is if Bills trade back for picks 24 and 27 with Raiders. And I don't know who 'd be that pick.

His contract, like Sirles on OL is for one year with no signing bonus or guaranteed $$$. Basically a placeholder and means they can be released with no cap implications. Don't see either making the 53.

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Good call. Just a matter of time. Now that Russ Brandon is gone. Though Kim Pegula grew up in Fairport.

Many teams have Practice facilities and Admin HQ separate from game day stadium. Bears, Browns, Redskins, Jets, come to mind immediately.

You missed something And IO missed him fighting Jerry Hughes...It was Shaq Lawson for the record. Not the kind of player that helps the Locker Room. Prima donna, me first, bad judgement on and off the field. PASS

seriously? Gore had 722 yds and 4.6 YPC in Miami at age 35. Fournette had 433 yds rushing and 3.3 YPC in JAX last year. Even Shady had more total yds!

OK wow can't believe anyone here wants this POS in locker room at OBD. Locker next to Shaq Lawson? Roomies on the road. Frank Gore would make this kids head spin. No thanks, I'll keep the 36 year old pro's pro over this miscreant.

Sorry forgot to list - 24 reps - not bad for a LB

per attached he is a reformed kneeler https://www.sfchronicle.com/49ers/article/49ers-LB-Eli-Harold-changes-anthem-stance-13145826.php guess that makes him a stand-up guy

Just a case of semantics here my friend. Harold, 24, has made 24 starts in the NFL and has never missed a game. He’s played in multiple schemes, from 3-4 outside linebacker to the strong side in a 4-3 defense. With the Lions, he’ll be in Matt Patricia’s hybrid scheme, allowing him to play multiple spots. He was on the roster bubble in San Francisco and was in danger of being cut, so the 49ers saw it fit to acquire something in return rather than outright releasing him before Week 1. Harold started both of the 49ers’ first two preseason games this year as the coaching staff got a long look at his game. Mark Nzeocha will help replace Harold at Sam linebacker, but in today’s NFL where nickel packages are essentially the base defense, his loss won’t be a huge blow for San Francisco. There is a SAM position in a 3-4 and that is where he played for 49ers with 24 starts in 32 games. Same position Zo played in Rex's D.

Good point - but saves a spot if he can backup at Zo's spot too. He's played SAM more than DE in league - and if he is just depth nice to have a dual backup on game day roster

Agreed. Same weight (245 lbs) as Lorenzo Alexander and 2" taller. Really see OBD looking to try him as Zo's backup this year. Some amazing #s at Combine in 2015. Good edge setter versus Run at SAM per 49ers reports. Basically a one year audition. 4.60 SEC in 40 35.0 INCH vertical 123.0 INCH broad jump 7.07 SEC 3 cone drill 4.16 SEC 20 yd shuttle 11.81 SEC 60 yd shuttle http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/eli-harold?id=2552494

49ers drafted him to be a 3-4 OLB so size / speed (4.61 40) there to be SAM possibly? Maybe backs up Zo (played SAM in 24 starts in 16/17 with 49ers) or competes for backup DE. Was a backup DE in Detroit last year with no starts . Availability and versatility in a depth player is a good thing! He did sack Tom Brady twice vs Pats last year! Beats the Pats LT Brown badly here!