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That's because people stop listening if they hear something they don't like or don't want to hear. They immediately get reactionary. You exactly captured what Beane said in his presser.

I got the impression from that presser that the question of Williams position has to do with how much of our defense he can absorb as a rookie. He played in a 2 LB system at Tulane, but the defense was very basic. If Williams can grasp the complexity of the Bills defense quickly, he could very well factor in as Edmund's replacement.

Beane just said on OBL, that with so many guys at 90, you don't get a good enough chance to take a look at guys. He feels it's a disservice to the players and their agents, that they tell these guys they'll get a chance with the team, so they sign. Then ultimately they don't and could have gone elsewhere where they had a better shot. Makes sense.

I'm currently watching Total Access on the NFL Network and the question was posed to Maurice Jones Drew and Bucky Brooks, who drafted the best players to improve their team? MJD surprised me by immediately saying the Buffalo Bills with Kincaid and Torrence improving weapons and the oline. I rarely hear MJD say anything good about the Bills. Brooks immediately agreed, but then added Seattle.

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I am really excited about this roster! Last year it was obvious that our weakness on offense was on the oline and the lack of real weapons beyond just a couple of guys. This new offensive roster should result in a younger, better oline with depth. Also we now have offensive weapons that can create mismatches and allow for more unpredictability. Defensively...just getting Von back will help the pass rush. At DT the big concern is next year, so hopefully we extend a couple guys and bring in some FAs. I've got to believe they have a plan at LB...and we've definitely added speed and tackling ability there. I agree with others that have said just getting Hyde back improves the secondary. The young corners that were pressed into service last year showed that there is talent there so I only expect improvement. I know that folks complain about the emphasis on STs. I'm hoping that these older players that have tied up salary playing primarily STs will be replaced by many of these young signings. Getting younger is huge moving forward. I know the division competition has gotten better, but in thinking of those games last year where we struggled it was largely due to the ineffective oline play. So...yes divisional opposition has improved...but then again, I think, so have we. Time will tell.

We also are getting younger on the oline! That is needed for future cap control.

Just heard the same thing. Really appreciated it!

ESPN's e v a l just now was solid. Says he does have positional versatility to OT.

I hate it when the Ravens pick before the Bills. We always get screwed.

I'm talking about the 4 guys we just drafted. I believe they will all make the team.

I'm fine with stock piling picks for next year when we'll have more available roster spots. I've got a spread sheet with the Bills current roster plus the new additions and there is no room. Presuming all the rookies make the team, we are going to have to cut some name players.

We gained an extra pick next year in the 6th.

Buffalo traded with Houston.

That's a good thought. Also bowl games are important. If they play their best in big games, that bodes well for the player's ability to turn it up a notch when they have to.

https://www.buffalobills.com/news/top-five-things-to-know-about-new-buffalo-bills-wr-justin-shorter I don't understand the drops. According to the above, he dropped only one time on 114 targets over the last two years.

Glad they got someone big for the outside. Anyone who would play the slot would take away from Kinkaid's opportunities.

That is not what I heard when listening to the presser. He said that he did not have a first round grade on all four WRs taken ahead of them, but did not specify which ones. Based on the OP, likely they had a first round grade only on Addison and none of the others.

A rational, well discussed evaluation of the Bills picks by someone who has real knowledge of the players and the game. Much better than all the venom spewed by folks who just want to criticize without possessing real knowledge. I was at a party last night and missed Day 2 of the draft, but had I been watching, like you, I would have taken Sanders or Simpson at 59 and gone oline in the 3rd. Having said that, the Bills obviously felt the value for Torrence at 59 was too good to pass up and I'm not going to criticize them nabbing a first round talent to add to an Oline that was desparate for improvement. In truth, I don't know much about Williams, having sparsely watched Tulane's games, though watching him in the bowl game vs USC, I immediately took note! We can only wait and see what the Bills approach will be with their LBs especially in the middle. Many criticized Edmunds for missing tackles and being slow reacting to the pass. Williams seems to be the opposite being a solid tackler and reacting well to the pass. So...I think the Bills roster has definitely been improved thus far this draft. I'd like to see WR and DT addressed with the remaining picks.

I was going to post this and you beat me to it. I absolutely love this!

I think last year showed how few real weapons the Bills had. McKenzie was a liability most games. Without an effective slot, Josh looked to go down field and behind that oline, it was problematic.

Mayer was more complete if you consider blocking...but Kincaid is the better receiver and route runner. Plus he will be a matchup problem for defenses...much like Kelce is for the Chiefs. I expect our offense to be more creative.

Yes and Giants said they were moving up. Also they did not have first round grades on all the WRs taken...though Beane would not specify who.

No they are not!

Listening to Beane's presser...Kincaid was the only player on their board left in the first round. They knew Dallas wanted him and had they not been able to jump Dallas, they would have traded back. Kincaid is a player they don't currently have on their offense. He will create matchup nightmares and can dictate coverage. They didn't draft him to be a blocking TE. This is a great pick!