[Diggs traded to Texans for picks]

I'm ok with the trade. If this is a bit of a reboot year with letting costly vets go then sure, do it all at once and move on. I'm actually glad to see the Bills move a player a year early rather than a year too late.

[Is drafting Diggs replacement a priority in this draft?]

Re OP, yes it's a priority.

[How do the team's moves so far impact the Bill's draft needs?]

On 3/12/2024 at 5:43 AM, papazoid said:

Round #1 - WR (4.3 speed or better) diggs, kincaid and shakir have the underneath

Round #2 - DL (beane cant help himself ) currently rousseau, epenesa, von, ed, daquan

Round #3 - NONE

Round #4 - OL ( bills have no depth right now)

Round #4 - Safety

I can't see Beane sitting out round 3.

[How do the team's moves so far impact the Bill's draft needs?]

On 3/11/2024 at 10:26 PM, Virgil said:

It overall doesn't.  You could argue they will want to draft a G/C, but I think that was already the case before Morse ...

Agree. I don't like having to rely on the assumption that McGovern is a center and Edwards is as effective as McGovern at guard. 

[DE Austin Johnson visiting the Bills today - UPDATE: DaQuan Jones says we got him]

On 3/20/2024 at 1:34 PM, Process said:

Push these out a week. Having guys visit in spring with 4 inches of snow on the ground isn't a great first impression. The weather here stinks right now. Yuk. Finny because we actually had a great winter. 

I love the snow. Every cold brisk day is a gift.

[Jeremiah has us taking a DT at 28 in his latest mock]

DT? Yes.

Round 1? No

[CURTIS SAMUEL A BILL]

2 minutes ago, CaptnCoke11 said:

First or 2nd round WR now and the WR room is looking good.  

To not draft a top end WR in a WR heavy draft would be criminal. 

[Plans at WR?]

Please just draft a cost-controlled rookie who has strong WR1 potential. Enough with the side shows.

[Bills re-signing Ty Johnson]

The pride of Fort Hill High School in Cumberland, Maryland. 

[Buffalo Gets 4th round comp pick]

I'll say Beane will turn the 11 picks into no less than 8 to have a pick in Rounds 1-4.

 

Round 1, Pick 28

Round 2, Pick 60

Round 4, Pick 129

Round 4, Pick 133 (via compensatory)

Round 5, Pick 143 (from CHI)

Round 5, Pick 159 (from GB)

Round 5, Pick 162

Round 6, Pick 198 (from LAR)

Round 6, Pick 202 (from DAL)

Round 6, Pick 206

Round 7, Pick 246

[Who's your breakout players for next season?]

If Milano weren't playing, I'd say Dorian Williams without hesitation. 

[How are we feeling about Elam?]

1) Good enough as a backup and playing on affordable rookie contract

        or

2) Showcase him in the first pre-season game and trade him

[Mike Shula no longer with the Bills]

If you get a boa, you will in time also get rats.  They get along for about 3 minutes.  Circle of life.

[Could the Bills be looking at Denver?]

Just say "No" to trading picks for veteran players with big salaries.  Do the Bills truly suck at evaluating WR talent?

[Bills resigning Rapp]

I miss Poyer already.

[Tre White A Post June 1st Cut, According to Schefter]

36 minutes ago, Snowbowl said:

I’m sure both McDermott and Beane hated doing this. The business end of the nfl sucks

Ideally, Beane was the clear hatchet man and made it easier for McDermott.  

[Poyer released]

7th round pick who escapes the Browns to become an All-Pro with the Red, White, and Blue.  Well done.  Dude hit.

[Black Wednesday]

2 hours ago, 90sBills said:

I think it’s a great day! They’re actually trying to move in the right direction. Bills may or may not take a step back initially but this will definitely pay off down the line. 

Exactly.  It's no slam on these great Bills players.  Not at all.  The only constant is change.

[NFL Mock has Bills take edge at 28]

30 minutes ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:

I'd be ok with edge in round 1. WR is deep. They can find an impact WR in round 2. 

Agree. Just please don't make it a reach or give up picks to move up.

[Officially the Offseason: Tyreek Hill Assaults another woman]

If you were looking for $$, Hill would be an easy mark given his reputation. 

[Takeaways from Beane's Combine pressers]

8 hours ago, mrags said:

If we let go of Douglas this staff is outright ridiculous. He was our best defender down the stretch last year. And it wasn’t even close. 

........plus the expenditure of a 3rd round pick.....

[NFL Scouting Combine 2024]

19 hours ago, BBFL said:

 

Pairing all that in, maybe a trade up is inevitable? There is a lot of great talent in this draft @ WR. Though only a handful of guys who are seen as legitimate #1 dominant guys. 
 

 

I'd prefer not to trade up. Really hate seeing a rd 3-5 pick used for a trade-up when there is never really a "sure thing".

["John Butler dishes on split with Bills and desire to be ‘in charge’"]

Are there people who would have chosen Butler over Babich for DC?  

[NFL Scouting Combine 2024]

1. Separation skills and hands above all for the WR.   If the receiver can't separate until deep or late, then there are few opportunities for them to contribute.  If they can only separate in the short areas, then we have another slot guy - which we don't need.  Downfield blocking, size, and height for contested catches are secondary.  For the times you can't "scheme a guy open", you want some natural separation skills.
2. Replacing Davis is thinking too small.  Bills need to draft a guy to be the #1 because by the time he "gets it" in year 2, Diggs won't be a dominant #1.  Think ahead, not behind.  Then, by all means do draft another receiver in rounds 3-5 that has scary speed or high RAS.

[Dan Marino lists top QBs of all time; Kelly makes list]

6 hours ago, billsfan_34 said:

Marino was one heck of a QB. Even though, back in the day, we all loathed him, Dan played at a high level for many many years. 

He just never had a Thurman.