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Just a reminder that this poll is for pick #30 in @Virgil's TSW Draft 1.0, which means 29 players have already been selected of which Grant and Revel are two of them.

I'm fine with Amos at #30. Thrilled with him at #31 or #32 and three Day-2 picks

I like Hairston, he ticks every box except tackling and availability. But he is fast as anyone on a given field, high character, leader, McD would love him... if only he could tackle without breaking himself.

What Gunner said. Back to the subject, if you have Nolen and Amos in a similar tier then it's obvious you take Amos because 1) Plays a position of greater draft value 2) Plays a position of greater roster need 3) Already have a very similar player in Nolen's projected role on the roster. There are MANY 1T DT's which the Bills REALLY need available on Day 2. Collins, Caldwell, Biggers, and more. Especially if Beane trades down with KC to get ahold of pick #95

Nolan's NFL comp is literally Ed Oliver. Bit undersized, short arms, high motor. And how much of TSW has been b*tching about Oliver since he's been drafted?

Best of all timelines: trade down with KC again! 30+109 for 31+95, do it Beane you know you wanna!

Virgil will need to set it up from the best available fits for the Bills that are still on the board. players like: Edge: Mike Green, Donovan Ezeiruaku, Nic Scourton, Jack Sawyer DL: Walter Nolen, Tyleik Williams, Darius Alezander, Alfred Collins CB: Maxwell Hairston, Trey Amos, Benjamin Morrison, Darien Porter S: Xavier Watts WR: Luther Burden, Jayden Higgins TE: Colston Loveland, Mason Taylor RB: Omarion Hampton, Treyveon Henderson IOL: Grey Zabel, Donovan Jackon, Wyatt Milum, Marcus Mbow OT: Areola Ersery, Josh Conerly

With the 29th pick in the 2025 TSW Draft 1.0, the Washington Comanches select... Jihaad Campbell, LB, Alabama The team: We have our franchise QB on an ELC, and are in win-now mode. We have a dearth of draft capital due to trades for immediate contributors like Marshon Lattimore, Deebo Samuel, Laremy Tunsil. Post-FA our starting roster deficiency is at pass-rushing Edge, Sam LB, and Guard. We are concerned that Lattimore looked washed late in the season. We are also looking to upgrade depth on the lines and LB, add to offensive skill positions with explosive talent, and find more athleticism in the secondary. We are favoring high-floor prospects who are ready to contribute during our newly-opened window. The player: This is a strictly a BPA pick - we like Ezeiruaku as a player who is difficult to block (and spell) and Mike Green also, but they lack anchor against the run, at which we were woeful stopping last year. The traits we saw from Campbell at the combine were second only to Emmanwori. You've seen the splash plays in his college career, he brought his best production in the biggest games. First-team All-SEC, and semifinalist for both the Butkus and Bednarik, Campbell can bring at minimum 2-down impact from a more traditional Sam role than the Big Nickel that the departed Jeremy Chinn manned. He has also shown pass-rush potential from the edge in a wide-9 set on 3rd downs which can also be explored, which may mitigate passing on the true Edges available at this juncture - they are less complete players than Campbell. @Virgil it's time to take the poll for the much-anticipated TSW pick #30. To paraphrase Semisonic, "I know who I want to take in the poll"

We're 3 hours on from the Baltimore pick... I have a vested interest at pick #29 so am recusing myself. (although with this draft board I'd bet the Lions fall over themselves getting a card up for Mike Green)

I'm around... my pick is ready to go as long as nobody takes him first and I need to do a different writeup

CB has an inherent position premium in the draft, and conversely 1-techs are devalued. Similarly graded, you take the CB first. If the lineman is graded higher, have the discussion.

It’s not a perfect fit but there are upsides to Zabel in having multiple position flex, which the Bills value, and having shown out in the prospect games/practices despite some nagging injuries. It would help solve problems going forward after 2025 on the OL with expiring contracts. That said, the Bills have acquired flex guys like Bates and Anderson for basically free, and the pick projects to have minimal impact for the 2025 season which the Bills really can’t afford from #30.

Is there a rookie DL gonna get to Mahomes in 2 seconds? If not, then having two CBs who you can deploy at the LOS and force him to hold the ball might have to be the answer. It was the quick rhythm passing that beat them in the AFCCG. The Bills had no answer to disrupt it, and while they need to upgrade both ends of that lever there's an argument that there's more depth at DL available for 56/62.

PFF has the Bills sending #30 + #62 to Tampa for the #19 slot and drafting CB Will Johnson. In slot #30 the Bucs nab Trey Amos. The question is... is Johnson pick #62 better than Amos? Or do the Bills staff flag him for short arms? https://www.pff.com/news/draft-2025-nfl-mock-draft-travis-hunter-patriots-bills-bears-titans-big-trades

I do so many mocks from the Bills' perspective, and having never tried one of these in-house mocks, I'll take a shot at: Commanders, Eagles, or Packers

what, you didn’t enjoy the Lifetime special presentation of “I’m So Sorry I Had To Shoot My Abusive Policeman Boyfriend” ?

I kinda like it... my own stab for the day was Harmon (B) Porter (B+) and Ivey (A). Grant has been more consistently unavailable while Pearce has been more consistently available. I don't think it's character issues with Pearce - unless you count being dumb as a box of rocks as a character trait.

Worst in the business Chad Reuter says: Bills trade 30, 109, 132 to Minnesota for 24. #24 Azareyeh Thomas CB Florida State - The 4.50 boundary corner that you need to spend your 4th rounders to secure, passing on: Hairston, Amos, Porter, Starks, Emmanwori... not to mention Harmon, Grant, Tyliek, Nolen, Green, Burden etc. #56 Kevin Winston S Penn State - Hey, didn't they just draft this guy last year? Run support box safety? #62 Xavier Restrepo WR Miami - All that money they gave Shakir tells me they need another one of those to back him up. For reference: (#26 Walter Nolen DT Mississippi) (#57 Jayden Higgens WR Iowa) (#63 Oluwafemi Oladejo EDGE UCLA) This is the most benighted most draft by either someone who knows nothing about what the Bills need, what they've already done and what they typically do - except trade up in the first using a 4th for someone who they didn't have to trade up for at all - and no DL picks in a historic DL draft. Either that or he hates the Bills and wishes for them to do this. The picks right AFTER these ***** moron picks would be a fair draft... IF they didn't piss away their 4ths for no reason. I would place a Fire Beane sign outside my house if any of those things actually happens.

"Everybody cheats"

If this is correct, this may actually play to the Bills favor in "back-loading" the season. As with the Bosa signing, I'm not concerned with him playing every snap all year at a high level. 17 will get them to the playoffs, and at that point they will need something better than what they've been rolling with on defense.

Why is everyone worried, Jordan Phillips and Quinton Jefferson get 6-game contracts, done.

I don't really care about him playing a full season. The Bills will always be in the mix because of 17. I care about him playing in January.

He's been noticeable every time I watched the Rams. They have an embarrassment of riches on their DL like the Bills have on their OL.

Finally got around to watching combine tape, James Pearce would step right in to Von's slot. A lot of ppl have noticed Donte Thornton but he's iffy to be a Day 3 guy now because he's getting a lot of buzz... but I'm intrigued by Isaac Teslaa.