gonzo1105 Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 This is why I think the Bills are trading up significantly in the draft. With today’s signing of Ivory, and previously Vontae Davis, it shows that the front office is going to protect against losing 2019 compensatory picks. This brings me to my next point. The Bills have 3 or 4 significant FA that will count towards the 2019 Comp Formula. Those players are: EJ Gaines Jordan Matthews Preston Brown Kyle Williams(if he decides to play) All will probably fetch an extra 4th-6th round picks in 2019. The NFL allows up to 4 comp picks Id project Gaines to get a 4th, Brown a 5th, Williams a 5th, and Matthews a 6th. These are obviously fluid. So look at the draft capital over the next 2 years: 2018: 1st 1st 2nd 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 5th 2019: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 4th(Ragland) 4th(Comp pick) 5th 5th(Comp pick) 5th(Comp pick) 6th 6th(Comp pick) 7th Basically my thought is we can trade draft capital in 2018 and 2019 without selling out completely. We also have two young players with value in Cordy Glenn, Shaq Lawson, and the possibility of getting a mid round pick for Taylor. Its all being set up for a BIG MOVE up the draft board. I like what Beane and McDermott are doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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