Buffalo Barbarian Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 After reading that it's misleading to state that the bills aren't as interested in certain positions because they have only seen certain teams. First I bet they have gone to more schools than that and second they might have higher grades on some players than theses big boards. But it's a interesting topic. Anyway they will get who we need , trusting the process.
tcampbell104 Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 i wouldnt mind if they drafted a cb with there first pick, then went best offensive player with most of the rest of there picks. 1
mannc Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 7:23 PM, CaptnCoke11 said: And if none of the WRs are worth the high selection Buffalo has they should just take one anyway? That’s a sound strategy Expand No. Trade down.
DCOrange Posted November 16, 2018 Author Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 5:16 PM, Soda Popinski said: If we draft a RB in the top 10 I will lose my **** Expand I don't think that's a concern; there just isn't a RB worth taking remotely near the top 10. I do think they may very well target a RB at some point though. It's at least possible that it's just coincidence that they've seen so many of the top RBs; the only one that they've seen that I would say may have been the big draw in the first place was Benny Snell, but they easily could have been more interested in Georgia's team rather than Kentucky (and it could have been Josh Allen from Kentucky too). I personally think it would be wise to take a RB on Day 3 or maybe late on Day 2, but we'll see. I do think the Damien Harris connection is something to keep an eye on though, and he could be a target with the Bills 2nd round pick.
Soda Popinski Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 7:49 PM, DCOrange said: I don't think that's a concern; there just isn't a RB worth taking remotely near the top 10. I do think they may very well target a RB at some point though. It's at least possible that it's just coincidence that they've seen so many of the top RBs; the only one that they've seen that I would say may have been the big draw in the first place was Benny Snell, but they easily could have been more interested in Georgia's team rather than Kentucky (and it could have been Josh Allen from Kentucky too). I personally think it would be wise to take a RB on Day 3 or maybe late on Day 2, but we'll see. I do think the Damien Harris connection is something to keep an eye on though, and he could be a target with the Bills 2nd round pick. Expand Anything after round 3 I'm fine with them doing whatever. I just don't want a RB in rounds 1/2 and probably 3. We can go by committee 2
Augie Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 (edited) On 11/16/2018 at 5:16 PM, Soda Popinski said: If we draft a RB in the top 10 I will lose my **** Expand What are you going to do when we draft his backup in the second round? . Edited November 16, 2018 by Augie
Soda Popinski Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 8:04 PM, Augie said: What are you going to do when we draft his backup in the second round? . Expand Nod approvingly depending on what free agents they have signed and what they do with the rest of the draft. I may not cheer...but..they'll get a nod
Augie Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 Serious question: How many scouts do we actually have and how many games can they get to in person? What about draft services like Blesto? Do they cover who you ask them to? Do they just develop a general data base and you tap into their profiles? I just don’t know how this stuff really works from a practical standpoint. On 11/16/2018 at 8:08 PM, Soda Popinski said: Nod approvingly depending on what free agents they have signed and what they do with the rest of the draft. I may not cheer...but..they'll get a nod Expand I was going to take a guy in the top 10 AND his backup in the second, but I want to be present to see your reaction!
Soda Popinski Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 8:11 PM, Augie said: Serious question: How many scouts do we actually have and how many games can they get to in person? What about draft services like Blesto? Do they cover who you ask them to? Do they just develop a general data base and you tap into their profiles? I just don’t know how this stuff really works from a practical standpoint. I was going to take a guy in the top 10 AND his backup in the second, but I want to be present to see your reaction! Expand I wish I knew, i should have paid better attention when everyone got canned after McDermott got here. THey hired all kinds of scouts for each region and then they report to a single guy who presents their stuff to Beane I think. Not sure the exact number though. But we drafted players from Jacksonville state last year so they definitely have their ears to the ground and eyes open when it comes to looking at every player they can.
Augie Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 8:17 PM, Soda Popinski said: I wish I knew, i should have paid better attention when everyone got canned after McDermott got here. THey hired all kinds of scouts for each region and then they report to a single guy who presents their stuff to Beane I think. Not sure the exact number though. But we drafted players from Jacksonville state last year so they definitely have their ears to the ground and eyes open when it comes to looking at every player they can. Expand My initial answer to who we are scouting was: EVERYBODY! 2
Hurricane Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 2:27 PM, billspro said: Well it looks like DT and CB will be BPA in round 1. There is not much offensive talent right now. I would be happy if the first three picks were CB, RB, TE Expand Sounds like the usual Bills picks. 1
CaptnCoke11 Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 7:39 PM, mannc said: No. Trade down. Expand Easier said than done..
mannc Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 8:34 PM, CaptnCoke11 said: Easier said than done.. Expand There were ten trade-ups in the first round last year. Ten. It ain’t hard. 1
billspro Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 7:20 PM, 4thandGoal said: really--- maybe the CB in first rd but dont you think O-Line should be a priority Expand I do, oline is on the top of my need list. There will be some good ones in free agency this year luckily. 1
Bangarang Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 2:36 PM, Rigotz said: I appreciate the effort on this, but there's zero chance it's correct. We're scouting O-Line and WR. Beane is not an idiot. He realizes how bad our Offense is and has mentioned it in press conferences. Expand He’s scouting every position just like GMs do every year.
Formerly Allan in MD Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 2:07 PM, DCOrange said: IBased strictly on the results of this, it seems to me that the top priorities (in no particular order) are RB, LB, TE, DT, and CB. Expand If the Bills are not scouting offensive linemen, they're nuts. 1
Soda Popinski Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 8:44 PM, mannc said: There were ten trade-ups in the first round last year. Ten. It ain’t hard. Expand Last year had guys worth trading up for.
mannc Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 9:01 PM, Soda Popinski said: Last year had guys worth trading up for. Expand You mean stars like Marcus Davenport, Lamar Jackson, Hayden Hurst and Isaiah Wynn? Yeah, I’m sure there won’t be any comparable players this year.
Soda Popinski Posted November 16, 2018 Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/16/2018 at 9:09 PM, mannc said: You mean stars like Marcus Davenport, Lamar Jackson, Hayden Hurst and Isaiah Wynn? Yeah, I’m sure there won’t be any comparable players this year. Expand Well now that those teams have filled those positions, why would they trade back up again?
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