Yantha

I didn't want to start ANOTHER linebacker thread, so I'm putting this here.... For all the discussion about "the top 3", and a few mentioning Noah Sewell, there is another linebacker that has grabbed my attention from a pretty darn good football program. Ben VanSumeren, Michigan State. This is a player that has flown curiously under the radar, battled some injuries LAST year, and is really starting to peak (in my opinion at the right time). I see this guy as someone worthy of discussion and honestly, I think that he could come in and compete with Bernard and others on our current roster. He's 6'3, 240lbs and had a good showing for the scouts. 4.40 40 Benched 29X 42.5" vertical 10.11' Broad Jump Here's a nice article: https://www.si.com/college/michiganstate/football/michigan-state-spartans-football-nfl-draft-pro-day-ben-vansumeren-kendall-brooks-msu-032123 Here's an snippet: "VanSumeren’s performance at Michigan State’s Pro Day showed his strength, athleticism and speed for all NFL scouts to see. In the evolving professional game, linebackers need to be quick to cover space and be able to run with running backs and tight ends in pass coverage. Was VanSumeren’s Pro Day success enough to get him drafted? Maybe late in Day 3 (Rounds 4-7), as game film is still the biggest factor for NFL franchises. " Projected WIDELY from rounds 4-7

He's my only trade up target, and would be happy with that. This mock has further made me understand that #27 sucks..... We'd either get a second fiddle to the top talent OR have to reach on an O-lineman or linebacker. I love JC, but not at 27. We really need to move out of 27, either up or down.

With this weaker class, sometimes I wonder if the Bills will just go for broke, and trade up for someone like Quentin Johnson, TCU.......if he slips within reach. The team doesn't have one big/physical target. Addison is too gadgety for my liking. Do you take a slot in round 1?

I'd say that with respect to Wypler vs. Benton (argument above), that our need for a starting OC = our need for a starting DT. And the grading on Wypler vs. Benton is in the same window of comparable prospects. I'd have been happier either way with OC or DT in this case but shifted to DT because of the contract situations, Oliver musings etc, plus the fact that a good number of interior O-linemen were added/extended this offseason. Can we do more at IOL? Yep, but again, flip a coin on Wypler vs. Benton.

Yeah I hear you. I say crappy as well because there are some highly questionable articles and mocks coming out of the organization, like the Bills trading up to 20 for a pass rusher. Some scouting reports are pretty solid. Agreed.

Just like the REAL NFL draft!

Don't forget the Scruggs (Juice) to wash it all down.

Yeah the title needs a question mark...... But in another article regarding the Bucs / Bills... They suggest that a trade for Mike Evans is part of that mix. FOR GABE DAVIS! https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/nfl-trade-rumors-josh-allen-s-buffalo-bills-tipped-land-tom-brady-s-former-teammate Would you trade Gabe Davis (and pick/s) for Mike Evans and Devin White?

This draft only has like 40 solid prospects if that…….. all the rest are projects. let’s go get the injured players who would have had higher grades. Like Vorhees in a higher than graded round.

Never would I have thought that there would be a runaway consensus pick on a DT nobody was talking about on this board until a few days ago. This draft class is so unpredictable!

I've got a 2nd round grade on Henley. Tough call though.... Not really an MLB build. I also went with Benton. Can we trade Oliver for a starting OT or MLB straight up? lol......

Should not have taken Addison...... This second round is ripe with WR options, and very thin with LB or OT options..... Lesson learned for version 2.0 I hope? I'd have rather reached on Campbell, or taken a chance on Dawand Jones. Addison looking like a luxury pick at the moment, and imagine if Davis rebounds like I'm sure we can agree on that we hope he will. "KC Playoff Davis" was not a fluke.

Boooooooo to the last two picks......

In all seriousness..... I hope he doesn't cause further damage. He really ought to retire. He's already made more money than you or I will make in our lifetime...... He's all good on that front. I understand why he's playing but time's ticking.

This is what I see as well.

Like Eli Manning drafted by the Chargers and immediately traded for a boatload of picks.

I'm down to a top 5: RT Dawand Jones, Ohio St. LB Daiyan Henley, Washington St. IOL Luke Wypler, Ohio St DT Keanu Benton, Wisconsin DT/NT Siaki Ika, Baylor <----extremely impressed how this guy can collapse the pocket. I'd be happy with any of these 5.

LOL don't kill the messenger! The board speaks! haha... Henley or Wypler would be nice but (crap I just jinxed it).

This mock is looking increasingly like it's going to be a DT consideration in round 2 for the Bills. I wasn't expecting that going in! ...unless of course you want a pass rusher. Lot's of those on the board....

Yes. If I wish hard enough, NOBODY selects linebacker. EVER......

Let's just work out DJ Fluker already....

Trade up in the first including a smart package with Ed Oliver. Select OT. then package our 2d and 3rd and a 2024 pick to move up for jack Campbell.

Sadly, the draft seems to be deepest in positions we don't need... lol.

9 picks to go. My top 9: 2 DTs 1 OT (Dawand Jones) 1 LB (Daiyan Henley) 1 OC (Luke Wypler) Reaches: 3 Safety prospects, or DT Saiki Ika (the big dude)

Just an FYI Chad Reuter just posted his mock on NFL.com.... Traded up to 20 for Edge Defender Nolan Smith.... I've seen numerous mocks with the Bills selecting DE. Are all of us missing something or..... I drafted Nolan Smith at 36 for the Bucs.