BigAl2526

Ideally, I agree. The way the draft unfolds can disrupt the ideal plan though.

Donald was a 3 tech. My issue is not that Nolen can't play and be a good or even great defensive tackle. It is that Buffalo's primary need at defensive tackle is for a 1 tech to potentially replace 34 year old Daquan Jones. If you line up with two sub 300 lb defensive tackles, some teams (Baltimore?) are going to run the ball up your gut all day long and you won't be able to stop them. If Buffalo were to draft Nolen, they would be needing to look hard for a starting caliber 1 tech later in the draft. They could do that. There are a few more in the draft (Tyliek Williams, Alfred Collins, maybe Jamaree Caldwell). There are some other 1 tech's they could draft, but they are probably going to need some amount of development before you'd want to trust them with starter responsibility. The point is, the longer you wait, the more pressure you face to find somebody you can reasonably expect to fulfill the need. Yes, you want to draft the best player available, but if that player does not also meet a significant need, your draft results are less than ideal. I would rank the Bills draft need this way: 1. cornerback 2. 1 tech DT 3. WR (one that can line up outside and stretch defenses), 4. safety, 5. edge rusher (preferably one with some bend and explosiveness). A rotational 3 tech DT, RB (insurance against a James Cook holdout), interior offensive line (to improve depth, a third string TE, are all minor needs. If you fill them on day three of the draft, great, but you can survive without them.

The argument Sean McDermott makes is that it could potentially expose players (primarily the QB) to a greater risk of injury. Buffalo has been successful with their version as has Philadelphia. They are fortunate in that they have big strong QBs who are less prone to injury than most, but the league has shown significant interest in reducing the risk of injury where possible.

I'd be OK with Revel. I forgot about him. I think Morrison is no better than a mid second round value. Buffalo's need at DT is primarily for a 1 tech. They still like Oliver to start, despite a down statistical year in 2024, and there is a player or two that pose reasonable rotational guys until Ogunjobi comes off his suspension (DeWayne Carter and Branson Deen). Nolen has a good skill set, but is too light to serve as a 1 tech. Oliver and Nolen would be a great rotation at 3 tech, but Buffalo would be left with a need at 1 tech, where the starter is 34 year old Daquan Jones. He was largely ineffective last season and a strong contributing factor to Buffalo's down year on defense. The only alternative 1 tech on the roster is Zion Logue. He has some intriguing traits, but was a UDFA and has notable areas where he needs to develop. He's only 22 and kind of long and lean for a nose tackle. Someday he might be good, but I don't want to rely on him now. Burden scares me a bit. He's reportedly something of a diva and initially at least is better suited to the slot where Buffalo is already strong with Shakir. I'd be happier with Embuka, who also plays a lot of slot, but I think he could move outside with little difficulty. Landon Jackson would not be the worst pick Buffalo could make. I have seen mocks where he goes quite a bit higher than #30. TJ Sanders is another under 300 lb 3 tech, and most people see him as a second rounder.

Grant, Starks, Emmanwori, Ezeiruaku, Hairston, Harmon, Barron, Green and Amos are all off the board and Buffalo can't find a team that wants to move up so Buffalo can trade down.

Actually, I have more than fifty years on Bradberry, and yes, I said, "He's no spring chicken." You're right, I was nowhere near fit to play in the NFL even 50 years ago.

Bradberry visits Bills What do you think. He's no spring chicken, but has had a nice career, most recently with the Philadelphia Eagles. He's a bigger cornerback at 6'1" and 210 lbs. No burner, but fast enough, running a 4.5 40 coming out of college. The fly in the ointment: He tore his achilles in August last year, which is why he missed the 2025 season. In September, he'll be just one year removed from what is one of the most devastating injuries a football player can have and cornerback is probably the position at which a torn achilles is the most difficult to deal with since he will have to make sharp cuts to stay with receivers. The fact that he's visiting suggests he thinks he'll be able to come back this year. If the Bills think he has a chance, they could probably sign him to a one year prove it deal that does not have much guaranteed money. What do you think?

It won't be Will Johnson. He'll be long gone by #30 and Beane is not going to give up the draft capital it would take to move up and get him. I hope they don't pick Azareye'h Thomas. The Bills need to find some speed in the back end of the defense and 4.59 doesn't do that. Hairston may not be a great fit. Porter is raw and a projection but as a gamble might pay off. Revel and Morrison are both recovering from injury, so there is some modest risk. Trey Amos might be the safest pick, but is a reach in round 1 and might not be on the board at #56.

Wrong on multiple levels. Yes, he's a great player and a legit two-way player. It's not going to happen in the NFL. Whatever team drafts him will play him primarily at one spot, presumably CB, and give him occasional reps at WR. If you try and play him full-time both ways, you risk injury and you will wear him out. Trading up from #30 would take a first next year, if not the next two years plus a boatload of other picks. You will hurt your team in the long run.

Worth what he's asking for? No. Keep the lines of communication open. If negotiation doesn't produce, let him play out his rookie deal. If he holds out, then the Bills can start thinking trade, but it will be difficult since other teams will be reluctant to pay his asking price, and a holdout handcuffs Buffalo's negotiation for a trade.

Agree on Butler. Dubenion is before my Bills fandom. Butler had speed and great hands. He was also a great fit in terms of team chemistry. I couldn't tell you what kind of route runner he was as my evaluation skills were even more crude than they are now. If I remember, he was about 6'1" - not super tall but easily suited to be an outside receiver.

If Beane trades up in round 1, it will be by no more than a few spots, probably less than 5. Likewise, I don't think he would trade down too far. no more than 10 spots. I agree that his first pick is highly likely to be on defense. The only way he drafts offense with the first pick (WR) is if all the defensive picks he could justify in the first round are gone and he can't find a trading partner to go down a few spots. I don't think Beane would have any qualms about picking a receiver at #56 if that's where the value is. I don't think a trade down from #62 is especially likely, but it's not impossible.

In the real world I can't see the Bills doubling up on defensive tackle with their first two picks, both of them looking like 1 tech guys. I think Collins could play some 3 tech, but that's not where he projects. Buffalo has a critical need at CB, and could stand a quality outside receiver and some high-quality competition at safety.

Someone should have told him that suicide doesn't earn you a mulligan. If you make stupid mistakes, the best you can do is smarten up and make better choices moving forward. I feel for his family and his victims.

Dorian Williams made major strides last season. I see no reason why he can't eventually succeed Milano. I'm happy to add young blood. Spector is the obvious candidate for replacement.

I don't see the reason for a number of mocks slotting Azareye'h Thomas to Buffalo at #30. He runs a 4.59 40 at a time when Buffalo needs to add some speed to their roster. I'd be OK with Revel in round 1 or Amos/Morrison in round 2. I could live with Thomas in round 2, but that still doesn't address a general lack of speed in the defensive backfield.

Lambert-Smith is average height for a WR (6'1") with 4.37 speed. He's rated a 6th round pick because he has some significant limitations in his game that need to be fixed. Plenty of talent if the Bills could fix his issues.

I saw a 7 round mock today (Draft Countdown, I believe) in which Buffalo picked Collins in Round 4.

I don't recall that Knox had a huge reputation for drops. What I recall is that he converted from a high school QB and was very much underutilized because Mississippi had a couple of big name receivers who got all the targets.

Levi Wallace?

Well, I'd rather have Abdul Carter too, but that's not happening. Burch is a solid run defender and uses his athleticism to get to QBs. He seems to be a bit like Rousseau, only shorter and more stout, (tips the scales at almost 280) but moves as if he were much lighter. I just needs to develop more varied pass rush moves and have a plan on setting up blockers. Good coaching can absolutely help him with that.

Sorry. Missed it. What were you thinking, Bob from NYC?

Also, contracts make it difficult, at least for players with big contracts, and especially big contracts with several years left. Those contracts can make dead cap dollars tough for the team losing the big name player.

I noticed Landon Jackson is still on the board, but not in the poll. He's probably not going to be around in the fourth, but the Bills, knowing that, have still shown a lot of interest. Given those facts, I think probably he should have been listed in the poll.

I voted Jordan Burch. His production doesn't always match his traits which are first round caliber. The Bills will have to judge if he can be coached up. The productivity seems to be due more to technique than effort. It is the end of the second round. You're not getting a flawless prospect here. I declined on the DTs. All are undersized for 1 tech, just more of what Buffalo has already. What they lack is a big bodied dude who is not over the hill and can be relied on to improve run defense as well as free up the 3 techs to create havoc. Another offensive tackle or double up on safety? Give me a break. Not interested in a guard before round 6. I wouldn't mind Bond or Royals.