Yantha

Thanks for the discussion and entertainment today. ....and now back to your regularly scheduled program. It will be interesting to see what happens on draft day and who our starters will be. Go Bills

Yeah that makes a lot of sense. So who are your "hopefuls" in early rounds? And do you have any sleepers beyond round 3 that could fill that role?

Yeah I agree. It's slim pickings out there for CBs. Nobody's arguing that CB is a high draft need. I just wished Beane landed a quality FA. We only see the outcome. We don't see how many OFFERS were made to land an FA CB. Can't win them all (I'm assuming here though... that there were calls). Just found this on PFF discussing potential post draft cap casualties. If the draft board shaped up to draft OC high, Morse might be a cap casualty. That's a big IF, but I'm not the only one thinking that the INTERIOR O-LINE needs to be addressed. From PFF: "BUFFALO BILLS: C MITCH MORSE Cut cap savings: $8,500,000 Cut dead money: $2,750,000 The Bills signed center Morse to a four-year, $44 million contract heading into quarterback Josh Allen’s second season, an important addition to help the young signal-caller make protection calls and oversee a high-octane offense. While Morse has been solid if unspectacular, he agreed to a pay cut prior to the 2021 season and followed that up with his lowest pass-blocking and run-blocking grades so far in Buffalo. Buffalo has made it clear that protecting Allen is its top priority going forward, but the $8.5 million in potential savings from releasing Morse may help accomplish that goal more than retaining him. "

Yes, I agree with a trade back, but not out of the first. He'll be gone sooner than pick 45 IMO.

Nobody expects draftees to be immediate starters. Even some first rounders need some time.... You draft for team building, continuity, and adding youth to aging positional groups. If you are lucky enough to find an immediate, starting caliber upgrade, you are doing well, especially on a playoff caliber team like the bills.

I said in my OP that CB is likely at the top of the list that I posted...... And I didn't say anything about Siran Neal or Dane Jackson being better than Morse. Both are most certainly NOT better than Morse.... I see Taron Johnson as a player with more upside actually. We need to address CB in FA, and pick CB in the top 3 or 4 rounds.

Just disputing the "look at me" comment John.

Geez.... I'm just having a conversation here. Not enjoying the negativity.

RB Breece Hall in round 1 TE Trey McBride in round 2 Corner round 3 O-line round 4/5 Late round considerations: WR, LB, DL, OT. (WR is deep in this draft and we can get a speedy option in round 5) Depends on how the board shapes up each round. Honest to God I'm not a troll here. I just see RB/TE/OL as a higher need than many of you. CB is a huge need. I just hope that there will be a post draft CB FA that becomes available. It's unlikely but Beane really should have addressed this hole earlier IMO. I'm not sure if I want the team going into the season counting on a rookie CB in a starting role (with a playoff game on the line).

Just read the actual words I wrote about CB..... I appreciate your response. I just respectfully disagree that TE is set. I want a dominant playmaker there. Not an average player. I hear you about Safety and just thought that we'd be good for one more season. Our starters are HIGH quality at both FS and SS. TE, I just feel Knox isn't much of a threat. That's all.... I like Singletary but not as a feature back. Watching Hall and KWIII in the lead up to the draft has me thinking we could do much better. I don't think defenses do much planning around Singletary, but would potentially take more time/notice scheming against Hall or KWIII. Thanks for your response. Wow, you thought up that joke all by yourself. I'll give you a trophy.

That I think we can ALL agree on.. Here's a question. Which player do you think is the weakest STARTING link on offense?

Thanks for the well thought out post. Let me respond. Center: This team can win with our current center, but I'd be happy if the BOARD fell a certain way on draft day and the OC was the best of window Beane is looking at. I wouldn't throw my beer at the TV if we picked OC even in the first round if it were Linderbaum (and the other candidates would be considered reaches). Runningback: Seems like we are in agreement, although my description of the group we have is more harsh. DE: We are in agreement except I was listing Miller as a Linebacker (and yes I know he can play at the line too. Corner: We are in agreement OT: We are in agreement (which is why OT is close to the bottom of my list). Not a high need, but we could add a developmental late rounder to shore up depth and look to the future. Linebacker: Seems we are in agreement here too. WR: I agree we need speed but if the question was down between a WR vs. a RB like KWIII or Hall, I'd go RB. As for the "fatal flaw", I think what some are confusing here is that I don't expect an upgrade at every offensive position. Just the ones at the top of my list. My "needs" at the bottom (and you can see this in the OP explanation) are LOW DRAFT NEEDS (almost negligible, but worth mentioning). Thanks again for taking some time to think about this instead of piling on.

Exactly! I'm looking for any possibility of ELITE talent, needed for a serious superbowl push. Sorry.... You're right. I just lost my patience with that guy..... I think that Trey McBride would look great on this team.

I was disappointed in that signing.

If we are set at TE, why were the Bills considering Gronkowski? I do like Knox. Great character, and I agree that he showed improvement down the stretch. I'm hungry to beat KC..... Bills need a superbowl and any improvement would be welcome. https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2022/3/3/22960465/bills-interested-in-adding-rob-gronkowski-per-report

Nicely stated. THANK-YOU!

Draft can't come soon enough.

Appreciated. Would rather chat with fans with more than one brain cell....

Speed at WR would be nice for sure, but since we have 3 picks in the top 3 rounds, I'd prefer a dominant TE, and dominant RB. if I had to make that choice between a WR and those two options.

One thing I've noticed about some bills fans on this board is that you have rose coloured glasses on on some topics. Do you disagree that the OL needs a few key pieces? Cornerback? A dominant runningback? Weren't you jealous of KC's Kelce? That's basically what my thread was all about and the "needs" low on the list are negligible. I disagree we need a top 3 round WR example.... Man some of you are dense....

Jesus people! I'm not saying these are massive holes! Lower in the list = maybe worth a 6th or 7th rounder! Let's just skip the draft! This is about adding pieces to the roster. Maybe TWO of this draft class would actually start.... So you're happy with Knox.... okay.

Guys..... Chill! lol I'm not saying that the whole roster needs to be blown up. The positions at the bottom of that list are the positions that I feel are very MINOR needs. For example, while many here (even me last week....) are hoping for a high pick on a WR, I've changed my mind on that, and feel that a late rounder OR NOT AT ALL would suffice. I think that ideally the first three rounds should be spent on: O-Line: OG and/or OC TE RB CB Obviously there are only 3 picks..... so out of those 5 options, we'd get 3.... Do I really have to spell this out so literally? Let's be nice..... WR is very strong compared to OL (for example....). If we TRADE UP, we have maybe 5 picks in this draft. I'm hoping for OL, CB, RB, TE as early options.

Yeah but he's a linebacker. You'll see him up on the line and also back. Depends on the alignment, matchups etc. I agree with you though on the premise that he adds a pass rush element lost by a key departure. We may skip DE in this draft because of that point. We'll see!

Hey folks, I might be an outlier here, but my mind has changed a few times in the lead up to the draft. After we've added a few key pieces to our roster, and lost a few others, I'm starting to think that our draft needs have shifted.... surprisingly in my opinion to OFFENSE moreso than defense. Hear me out. Positional groups needs I think are in the following order of "need". While I DO understand that some positions are more noticeable if the team is weaker at that position (like QB, Cornerback), here are our positional grouping needs in order of weakest to strongest. Center: I feel that Center has been the most sneaky need this team has, and feel that the position MUST be upgraded in the early rounds, without question. Not only do we lack depth but Morse needs and upgrade as the starter. Tight End: We have one of the best QB's in the league but completely lack the TE option on this team. In KC, Kelce is such a threat that their WR's look that much better since safeties can't double cover or drop too deep for support. I'd say a second rounder on TE is a serious option for the upcoming draft. Guard: Part of the reason we haven't had a great running game is due to the lack of a dominant, run-blocking front. While I feel that our runningbacks in their own right don't exactly instill fear in opposing defenses, an upgrade at ONE guard spot could help in this regard. Hoping for a balanced target, but one that has a nasty streak that can can create some inside lanes. It MIGHT even help Moss elevate his game. Runningback: We suck. Sorry but we do. I used to be a big Tomlinson fan and have been longing to see a DOMINANT run game from the Bills. Having the THUNDER to go with Allen's lightning would have a domino effect of helping out Diggs/Davis on the outside. Stack the box? Well that would help our NEW TE, as well as our WRs. Defensive End: Yes, I know I'm an outlier here, but IF we don't bring back Hughes, I feel that's a bigger loss than some on this board feel. Boogie, Epensa, Addison, Lawson are all playing at a backup level (on this playoff caliber team). Cornerback: This is where I have cornerback, but it likely bumps up to somewhere near the top because, like I mentioned, corner is one of those positions where you've GOT to have quality starters or the whole game will unravel. I think we need not one, but two additions. I think that Taron Johnson might be the only corner I feel somewhat happy with. Siran Neal should NOT start. Offensive Tackle: Could use an upgrade, and if we go OT, it would be a good idea. HOWEVER, if there are "equal quality" players on the board with any of the above positions, you have to go with another player. Linebacker: NOT a fan of our depth, but Von Miller changed the whole story here. If Edmunds turns it around, this could be a very good group. Thumbs down to Milano. FINAL ON MY LIST is WR: It used to be higher, and I DO think we should draft a WR outside of the first 3 rounds UNLESS some amazing wideout slips to us. I like our top 2 WR, and Crowder in the slot. Can we do better than Crowder? Yes, BUT again, I'd rather add a dominant TE and/or RB..... and/or an upgrade(s) to our OL. Okay............ let me have it. Be gentle. lol Forgot to mention: S and QB not a draft need right now.

Except against KC in the playoffs, which is what counts! The Bills were "unstoppable" in that game. Very exciting!!! ....and then the defense failed. I'd say LINEBACKER was the biggest issue there. They are slow, and can't cover Kelce if their life depended on it. I just looked at PFF and they are the weakest... Rosseau is excellent, but the rest you mentioned are average at best. I think that Hughes is a big loss that would need to be filled. Von Miller is a linebacker, not a DE. I guess in a 3-4, he'd be an OLB but not a true DE.