Bills' Scouts Visits Thus Far

[Astrobot]

Scouts have visited practices /watched games of players at various positions:

ROUND 1 (1-31): 7-DE, 2-OLB, 1-ILB, 2-S, 2-CB, 2-RB, 1-QB, 1-OT

ROUND 2 (32-63): 4-DT, 3-WR, 2-S, 2-OT, 2-OG, 1-TE, 1-OLB, 1-CB

ROUND 3 (64-96): 2-QB, 2-WR, 3-RB, 1-OLB, 3-OL, 1-DT, 1-DE, 1-ILB, 1-FS, 1-TE

ROUND 4 (97-129): 2 DT, 2 OG, 1S, 1QB, 1OC, 1 RB, 1 CB, 1 OLB, 1 WR

ROUND 5 (130-162): 2WR, 1 ILB, 1 OLB, 1 RB, 1 TE, 1 DE, 1 DT, 1 LT,1 CB

ROUND 6 (163-195): 1 ILB, 2OC, 1FB

ROUND 7 (196-228): 1 DT, 1 OG, 1 C, 1PK, 1S, 1CB

So Bills have thus far looked at DE the most in RD1, with none in RD2. DT has been examined a lot in RD2 with 3 more in the next 2 rounds. We'll have a DT next to Dareus by the end of Day 2.

There is a lack of ILB here outside of Reggie Ragland of Alabama, Kentrell Brothers in RD3, and Kris Frost in RD6. This is most likely where they go to Free Agency to replace Bradham. I could say the same for OLB as only one OLB is listed after two in RD1.

Four safeties have been looked at in the first two rounds, Jalen Ramsey (who falls due to injury) and Vonn Bell in RD1 and Jeremy Cash and Jayron Kearse in RD2. Cash is the most likely as he is a perfect fit for Rex's defense.

Guard is listed heavily in RD2-3-4. They need to re-sign Incognito and decide if John Miller's enough on the right side.

What's interesting to me is the number of RBs that have been looked at. I don't think we're moving on from Shady and Karlos, but I think we'll take a hard look at the backups. RD3 is a bit early (Tre Madden, DJ Foster), but TCU's Aaron Green in the 4th is someone you might study. Alabama's Kenyan Drake RD5 has receiving skills (which Roman likes). Glenn Gronkowski (yes, he's related) is more of a FB but his family was from the Buffalo area.

Of course, with Junior declarations going on until Jan. 18, and Senior/Shrine/NFLPA Bowl games to be factored in, it's pretty early yet. This isn't a blueprint; it's a dipstick. -Astro

[YoloinOhio]

Thanks Astro! Very interesting. What's the word on WRs they have looked at?

[Astrobot]

Thanks Astro! Very interesting. What's the word on WRs they have looked at?

Parentheses are where they were on Drafttek's Big Board last time I looked in mid Dec)

Looked At:

WR TYLER BOYD PITT 32

WR MICHAEL THOMAS OHIO STATE 38

WR COREY COLEMAN BAYLOR 51

WR DE'RUNNYA WILSON MISSISSIPPI STATE 57

WR TRAVIN DURAL LSU 69

WR BRAXTON MILLER OHIO STATE 124

WRS BRALON ADDISON OREGON 133

WR LEONTE CARROO RUTGERS 142

S-WRF MALCOLM MITCHELL GEORGIA 240

WR CHRIS BROWN NOTRE DAME 364

[Chuck Wagon]

Parentheses are where they were on Drafttek's Big Board last time I looked in mid Dec)

Looked At:

WR TYLER BOYD PITT 32

WR MICHAEL THOMAS OHIO STATE 38

WR COREY COLEMAN BAYLOR 51

WR DE'RUNNYA WILSON MISSISSIPPI STATE 57

WR TRAVIN DURAL LSU 69

WR BRAXTON MILLER OHIO STATE 124

WRS BRALON ADDISON OREGON 133

WR LEONTE CARROO RUTGERS 142

S-WRF MALCOLM MITCHELL GEORGIA 240

WR CHRIS BROWN NOTRE DAME 364

 

 

Curious as to them looking at Chris Brown from Notre Dame and not Will Fuller, but I don't know your process. Fuller fits much better with our needs and is much closer to the group of the other guys.

[YoloinOhio]

Parentheses are where they were on Drafttek's Big Board last time I looked in mid Dec)

Looked At:

WR TYLER BOYD PITT 32

WR MICHAEL THOMAS OHIO STATE 38

WR COREY COLEMAN BAYLOR 51

WR DE'RUNNYA WILSON MISSISSIPPI STATE 57

WR TRAVIN DURAL LSU 69

WR BRAXTON MILLER OHIO STATE 124

WRS BRALON ADDISON OREGON 133

WR LEONTE CARROO RUTGERS 142

S-WRF MALCOLM MITCHELL GEORGIA 240

WR CHRIS BROWN NOTRE DAME 364

braxton Miller is intriguing because he is very similar to Percy Harvin and could take over that role as a "later" round pick due to not having a lot of WR film. His skills are off the charts, just a bit raw at the position. Also bigger than Harvin. Relentless worker and big time leader.

 

I absolutely would love Tyler Boyd.

 

Michael Thomas is a guy that has not yet declared and is 50/50 to do so, but I think he should. Some have him as the #1 WR in the draft and I wouldn't go there, but he would be a tremendous fit in this offense. Technique, size, skill, footwork, hands.

Edited January 4, 2016 by YoloinOhio

[Chuck Wagon]

braxton Miller is intriguing because he is very similar to Percy Harvin and could take over that role as a "later" round pick due to not having a lot of WR film. His skills are off the charts, just a bit raw at the position. Also bigger than Harvin. Relentless worker and big time leader.

 

I absolutely would love Tyler Boyd.

 

Michael Thomas is a guy that has not yet declared and is 50/50 to do so, but I think he should. Some have him as the #1 WR in the draft and I wouldn't go there, but he would be a tremendous fit in this offense. Technique, size, skill, footwork, hands.

 

I would be shocked (and thrilled) if Thomas didn't come out. He's likely a first round pick, at worst a top of the 2nd round pick, but he could shoot up the board if he came back and Urban built the offense to feature him.

[YoloinOhio]

 

I would be shocked (and thrilled) if Thomas didn't come out. He's likely a first round pick, at worst a top of the 2nd round pick, but he could shoot up the board if he came back and Urban built the offense to feature him.

apparently he is not "in need" (financially), loves his coaches and being in college. But his stock is very high right now and that's without an offense that throws the ball so he's in a great spot to come out. I would be surprised if he stays but I've heard rumblings he is 50/50. The guy i am surprised to hear might leave is Jalin. Don't get that one. But whatever.

[Chandler#81]

Thanks, Gents! So, do all the DE's in the 1st confirm Mario moving on?

[YoloinOhio]

Familiar with Caroo because of big 10. He's the real deal.

[8-8 Forever?]

Thanks, Gents! So, do all the DE's in the 1st confirm Mario moving on?

my guess is they offer mario a restructure, he turns it down, and then is released.. we go DE #1 or 2, depending on WR availability at 1

[JoeF]

 

 

Curious as to them looking at Chris Brown from Notre Dame and not Will Fuller, but I don't know your process. Fuller fits much better with our needs and is much closer to the group of the other guys.

I like Brown a lot (I like Fuller as well although the drops this year bothered me and he disappeared in some games) -- when Kizer needed a play -- it was Brown he was looking for this year.

 

Brown reminds me of Jerricho Cotchery when he was at NC State...never grabbed a lot of headlines but found ways to get open, could beat press coverage and was a really good blocker. Brown might be a good 6 or 7 "throw away pick". Particularly if the Bills get a couple compensatory picks. I think Brown will end up having a long productive NFL career.

Edited January 4, 2016 by JoeF

[Canadian Bills Fan]

I wonder what kicker they scouted

 

 

 

CBF

[Astrobot]

 

 

Curious as to them looking at Chris Brown from Notre Dame and not Will Fuller, but I don't know your process. Fuller fits much better with our needs and is much closer to the group of the other guys.

I went back and checked my spreadsheet. They looked at Will Fuller.

I wonder what kicker they scouted

 

 

 

CBF

Robert Aguayo is the only one. He's also the only one that'll be drafted, as opposed to UDFA

[LeGOATski]

DJ Foster would be an interesting piece. Maybe a jack-knife player early on who could play multiple roles well, but nothing spectacular.

[Astrobot]

DJ Foster would be an interesting piece. Maybe a jack-knife player early on who could play multiple roles well, but nothing spectacular.

Foster started out at RB for the AZ Sun Devils but transitioned to a slot role this year. I see him in the Bills' offense as a 3rd-down RB/WR who can play out of the slot. Matchup problem taking one more defender out wider, setting the table for McCoy, blocking for Watkins, and replacing Hogan.

[WhitewalkerInPhilly]

A question for you Astro:

 

Are the DE's Bills scouts are looking at more the classic 5 technique DE for a more traditional 3-4 (maybe moving Hughes to 9 tech DE or Leo/JLB) or someone to replace Mario as a 7 technique and get a Suggs like player?

[4merper4mer]

Another question:

 

When you say they have looked at 7 DE's in round one does that simply mean they have looked at 7 different DE's and all of those guys are expected to go in the first?

[BuffaloHokie13]

This is way more offense than I expect, but I think Fanspeak was on drugs this evening:

 

19: R1P19

QB JARED GOFF

CALIFORNIA

49: R2P18

OT JOHN THEUS

GEORGIA

80: R3P17

WR JOSH DOCTSON

TCU

114: R4P19

DE DAESHON HALL

TEXAS A&M

144: R5P17

S MAX REDFIELD

NOTRE DAME

174: R6P17

DT D.J. READER

CLEMSON

[ALF]

NFL Offseason calendar 2016

http://www.fieldgulls.com/2016/1/20/10802192/nfl-offseason-calendar-2016-key-dates-for-the-nfl-offseason

[Luxy312]

Interesting, but consistent with them letting Mario walk and saving 12.0 million in salary cap. Outside of Bosa, Buckner, Lawson, and Bullard, does anyone see any other DE's as being worthy of the 19th pick?