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Got one more. This one fell with CB in round 1 that might be "controversial" for a 1st rounder. But it was the BPA at a position we need more stability with. I do think Elam will continue to improve, but not sure about White. Defense wins championships.

First shot at a mock, since we officially lost the 5th rounder for Hines. Addresses the O-line well I think, adds a higher end developmental player behind our aging safeties. Another WR to compete, from a solid program. I think we will extend Tremaine Edmunds, but we need better rotational depth. Overshown replaces Klein.

I'm not sure if it's accurate, but I saw the Bills have 21 million. I'll never come close to saying I understand cap management. lol. Just hoping that the right guys will be allowed to walk as UFA's and that will give us SOME money to work with.

Any UFA's you would poach? https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/ufa/kansas-city-chiefs//

Haha no..... lol

Yeah, I kind of have my draft needs in two tiers of players that could use an upgrade and/or competition LG Saffold LB Klein RT Brown CB White RG Bates OC Morse These would be the 1st priority for me for early round draft picks (right now... things change dramatically after FA) Then yes, I have D-line ahead of WR in the list but really I'm just concerned with developing the next era of safeties. DT would be a luxury pick I think if the right player slipped. And again I have WR at the bottom, but because I still like our top 3 (again, I see Davis rebounding and Shakir is going to be special IMO).

I'm looking for a burner like Christian Watson. Allen's got the arm.

Thanks for this post NewEra. I'm just scratching the surface on this draft class at WR and appreciate your summary. I agree that WR is a need, but I'd only go with a day 1 or 2 pick if the right player slipped. I think that OG, OT, OC, and Linebacker are higher needs than WR (but I do have faith that Davis will rebound, and Shakir is going to develop into a serious threat). I even have safety higher than WR with our starters on the wrong side of 30. My draft needs (in order) are: Left OG Linebacker Right Tackle Cornerback (I'm not sold on White as a rebound candidate, and this is a pass-happy league) Right OG Center Safety X2 D-line Pass Rush Wide Receiver I'd pick ANY of the positions above in rounds 1-3, but emphasis on the top 7 in the list.

I blocked a bunch of long-timers on this board who fit the description of what you are talking about and it helped. That said, this is a great place to "vent" as well as to celebrate. There are differing opinions and I always welcome comment (just hold the rudeness).

The Bills need to take it one game at a time. You know, give it 110% and leave it all on the field. Allen needs all day to throw it, and our runningbacks need to run downhill. The defense needs to bend but not break and our pass rushers need a quick first step and have a motor that just won't quit. Take care of the football and play the full 60 minutes. Seeing more circus catches would be a plus. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/44470-the-20-worst-football-clichs

I LOVE the time and work gone into this. Thanks for the post. I do disagree with the Bills selection though. I'd get the #1 OG in the draft under that scenario, or even look at DE Van Ness whom I've got as a mid rounder (falling to the Bills would be tempting to me, albeit DE is a lesser need). Rice is a reach IMO. I like your round 2 pick and I'd even "double down" on OG with O'Cyrus Torrence and Vorhees Not flashy but the Bills need to be known as having one of the best O-lines in the league. That would help...

Just adding to this conversation but for me it's beyond Robinson. Why I think RB will be picked in the draft. 1. Singletary might be on the move in free agency (I think the Bills will not want to spend quite so much on RB, with other contracts coming up like Tremaine Edmunds). 2. I don't see many NFL teams with "must draft" status on the RB position. As a result, I see several high quality, impact RB's falling to the third round in this year's draft. Why I DON'T think Robinson would be the pick in first round: 1. RB is not a must draft position for the first round, even if Singletary walks. 2. O-line investment early in the draft is a given. There is a trickle down effect of a top OL: Helps Allen, helps our CURRENT WR's, helps any RB back there. 3. Other important needs that should be a consideration in rounds 1-3: - Linebacker: Klein is a UFA that I think should be allowed to walk. We need a replacement/upgrade there. - Guard: Saffold should be allowed to walk as a UFA, and we also need an upgrade to Bates. - Right Tackle: Another upgrade needed for Brown - Cornerback: Insurance in case White can't rebound to top form - Center: Add competition/depth for Morse - Safety: Uncertain if Poyer will be extended. Both Poyer/Hyde are on the wrong side of 30. Drafting an heir apparent(s) would be wise. - Pass rush: Von Miller's status in 2023 concerning and we need another playmaker - Wide Receiver: I do like what we have, but if the right player drops, you take 'em. Obviously we can't get ALL of the positions above in the first three rounds, but I don't see RB in that list...... Not even close to that list. I do think that there will be some "shocking" slips of RB talent in this draft. Depending on the combine/hype, Robinson might slip right out of the first round. For the Bills: I DO think we could pick up one of the "shocking" RB slips, but only in the 3rd round or 4th round. It would have to be a value pick though. Example Mock: 1. OT Anton Harrison, Oklahoma 2. S Sydney Brown, Illinois 3. RB Jhamir Gibbs, Alabama

What the actual F....... These athletes have it made and the decisions some make is beyond belief.

I've got safety high too, and I don't see why that makes you terrible? Yes we've been blessed to have a top tandem for many years, but they are both on the wrong side of 30. That's life in the NFL. In my latest mock, I went with TWO Alabama safeties....

*Bills SPEND on free agent GUARDS in the Free Agency with this mock.

Odell Beckham = Mr. Irrelevant He will sign for more than he's worth somewhere. Hopefully not in Buffalo.

When you have a high level player, you rarely let them walk.

I'd sign Edmunds and draft OL early and often.

Thanks for all the opinions. I for one would lean to the FA and get a solid backup as opposed to rolling the dice on a mid round draft pick. We have to do better than what we have though, and I disagree with the sentiment that we're toast without Allen. That shouldn't be the goal for next season. Take steps to take some of that pressure off of one man next season. I like the Trubisky idea.

God forbid Allen gets injured. How should we address a longer term solution for backup QB? Draft? If so, do you see any later round gems? FA? If so, which QB would upgrade Keenum for a reasonable price.

Just putting down my first. I'm still not sold on WR being a must draft for the 1st-3rd. I'm seeing a great future for Shakir, and I've not given up on Gabe Davis like some have. With a retooled O-line, Allen will have more time on his hands as well. Davis will bounce back I think. I went with Corner in the first mainly because of the prospect that was sitting there. I wouldn't hesitate on Corner in the first if it fell the right way. I'm way more concerned with White, than I am with Davis. I'll put it that way I guess. I did pick a WR, allbeit in the 6th. I also went with Linebacker higher than most. Klein's replacement. Tackle in the second and two picks on OG's. Depth on the DL and one of the hardest "enforcer" type safeties in the draft (IMO...).

Bumping this up peeps..... I disagree with the OP and would like to morph this thread into an overall assessment of the CB position on the team. Hoping to get a full opinion (no rose coloured glasses) on the entire CB squad. We good?? What tweaks would you make to CB. I see this as either an FA need with a proven vet or even grab a first rounder again..... If White turns it around, great. If not, we have a plan. You can never have too many good corners in the NFL. Yes I know....... (O-line)

Noticing not many see CB as a draft need. I have the position fairly high, despite going CB in round 1 last year.

I'd say special teams and depth with upside. It didn't work out so far.

I got a bad feeling about this prospect. Just a feeling. Every time I see an "ultra cut" athlete, I feel that they have failed to live up to the hype. Time will tell. But as for "need", I'd say look outside of the first for RB even if he fell to us. I'd pick an O-lineman before this guy.