njbuff Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Or will they draft someone within the first two rounds and continue to develop their own young WR's? Or will they do both? Will they make a big trade for an AJ Green, Julio Jones, Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham? Will they take someone in the second round, cause as of right now there isn't a WR worth the 9th overall pick (which obviously can change)? What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I'd say they do BOTH, and hope 1 or more rise to the top during camp. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrbojanglezs Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I tihnk if they do add a big time #1 WR it will have to come via trade like you mentioned as there is not much in UFA market 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estelle Getty Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Yes and his name is Julio Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philo Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 My thought is they should target a veteran that has shown the ability, but not necessarily a #1(Tyler Boyd comes to mind) AND also draft someone that can develop into a true #1. That would probably require a trade down or the second round. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatonka68 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 No Draft this Guy with #1 pick if available. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasNootz Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Estelle Getty said: Yes and his name is Julio Jones What do you think that cost is? The Cowboys gave up a #1 for Amari Cooper - who at the time of the trade was considerably under performing compared to Julio Jones, even though he is 4 years younger I believe. The Cowboys at the time were legitimately a passing threat away from making a playoff run due to their poor division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 We’ll add the best WR available to us. Won’t be a true number 1 and that’s ok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T master Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I think Bean will look over every thing until he finds the right guy or players to do what they are looking to do in their offense , I would love to see them pick up some one like a Brown from the Steelers . Given the fact that he pouts so much & by his actions now that the team gave Shuster the MVP & he's all booty hurt i don't think he would be the type to go after even if he is a really really good player . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted January 2, 2019 Author Share Posted January 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, Tatonka68 said: No Draft this Guy with #1 pick if available. Is he worth the 9th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I think they bring in Devin Funchess as a less expensive alternative to Tyrell Williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy84 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I too have this feeling the Bills target will be Julio Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatonka68 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Just now, njbuff said: Is he worth the 9th? Depends on his Pro days, but I would say yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 31 minutes ago, njbuff said: Or will they draft someone within the first two rounds and continue to develop their own young WR's? Or will they do both? Will they make a big trade for an AJ Green, Julio Jones, Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham? Will they take someone in the second round, cause as of right now there isn't a WR worth the 9th overall pick (which obviously can change)? What do you think? They really need to do both, but it needs to be the right #1 vet - someone who will share his work ethic and knowledge with the younger guys and be team-minded. Edit: could be a TE vs a WR also. Or both there too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st pete gogolak Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 minute ago, thenorthremembers said: I think they bring in Devin Funchess as a less expensive alternative to Tyrell Williams. Please not another Panther. If you're going to bring in Panthers, bring in Kalill and Williams to shore up the offensive line. If you're going to target a wideout, make it Adam Humphries from the Bucs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, thenorthremembers said: I think they bring in Devin Funchess as a less expensive alternative to Tyrell Williams. Because saving money on Panthers retreads worked so well for us with KB 3 minutes ago, Dougy84 said: I too have this feeling the Bills target will be Julio Jones That would absolutely not upset me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dkollidas Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I would love to see them trade a 2020 Pick for a guy like AJ Green or Julio Jones, I’m just not sure how realistic that is. I would think they want someone to grow with Allen though. They’ve got a lot of youth on this roster (corners are all young, LB’s are young minus Lorenzo, D-Line is a mix, but all the important guys on offense, Allen Foster, Dawkins, Croom, Teller are all very young guys). I think we’ll see them add one or two via free agency/trade, and then another one or two in the draft. There’s a lot of size in this draft and they seem to like the bigger receivers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanNH Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 9 minutes ago, thenorthremembers said: I think they bring in Devin Funchess as a less expensive alternative to Tyrell Williams. That guy was killing me in Fantasy I had bench him for some scrubs off the street lol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I'm not sure who they will bring in but both Foster and Jones will get better as they work more exclusively with Allen. I like McKenzie. I don't think they will break the bank in a trade for a "stud" #1 receiver but I've been wrong before. This is supposedly a deep TE draft -- I see them going there. Man, I wish we still had Bobby Woods. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris heff Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 41 minutes ago, njbuff said: Or will they draft someone within the first two rounds and continue to develop their own young WR's? Or will they do both? Will they make a big trade for an AJ Green, Julio Jones, Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham? Will they take someone in the second round, cause as of right now there isn't a WR worth the 9th overall pick (which obviously can change)? What do you think? No to Antonio Brown and Odell Beckham, these guys are me first guys McD is not going to be interested. I think I would bring in a Vet to help the young guys and draft one early. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 15 minutes ago, thenorthremembers said: I think they bring in Devin Funchess as a less expensive alternative to Tyrell Williams. I really hope not. Funchess regressed this year and I don’t want another big slow WR. He’s basically KB lite, and less overall production. I want Tyrell Williams if we decide to not draft a Hollywood Brown or Metcalf, but I’d also get on board with Cole Beasley as a cheap option and someone that could help Zay improve in the slot if we do draft Brown or Metcalf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 24 minutes ago, Tatonka68 said: No Draft this Guy with #1 pick if available. Season ending neck injuries are a scary thing. Especially for skill players. He may drop down a lot of boards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 My gut says don't spend big FA $ on an aging WR. I would continue to develop Zay and Robert. I would spend a lower contract on a potential #2 guy like Tyrell Williams. I would try to trade up in the 2nd round and see if Marquise Brown falls? Stay away from Diva wrs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I think people have their sights set a little high on receiver. I wouldn’t be upset to land Julio or someone of his caliber. I just don’t see them going all out. I expect to draft someone who can potentially be a legit threat later but I don’t think they’ll go all out and lose draft picks for an again vet. I can see signing a vet free agent and drafting in round 1 or 2. I don’t think they’ll give up picks especially the ones it would take to land a top 5-10 receiver in this league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 I will say it right now: the chance that a bona fide major-market superstar like Julio Jones ends up in Buffalo has to be close to zero percent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, LABILLBACKER said: My gut says don't spend big FA $ on an aging WR. I would continue to develop Zay and Robert. I would spend a lower contract on a potential #2 guy like Tyrell Williams. I would try to trade up in the 2nd round and see if Marquise Brown falls? Stay away from Diva wrs. Tyrell will probably get in the 9-11 million range. Not sure if that's what you were thinking on "lower contract". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatonka68 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, BuffAlone said: Season ending neck injuries are a scary thing. Especially for skill players. He may drop down a lot of boards If he passes the physical and has a great showing at NFL combine and he is sitting there at #9, how can you pass him up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estelle Getty Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 33 minutes ago, DasNootz said: What do you think that cost is? The Cowboys gave up a #1 for Amari Cooper - who at the time of the trade was considerably under performing compared to Julio Jones, even though he is 4 years younger I believe. The Cowboys at the time were legitimately a passing threat away from making a playoff run due to their poor division. 2nd this year and 3rd next. He wants a new contract and after spending a 1st on Ridley last year you have to imagine they don’t wanna give him close to 20 million a year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Here is what I think Beane will attempt to do: A) Try to make a splash trade for a Julio, AB or AJ Green sort of player. if that fails then: B) Go for Golden Tate, Tyrell Williams or Funchess sort of decent tiered WR in FA C) If they are unable to get their elite WR through a trade to do option B and go high in the draft and try to get their preferred WR whoever that may be. (Metcalf, Hollywood brown?) D) If they do get their elite WR through a trade, then they will go after a WR in the draft but somewhere in the 3rd round range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Johnson Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, njbuff said: Or will they draft someone within the first two rounds and continue to develop their own young WR's? Or will they do both? Will they make a big trade for an AJ Green, Julio Jones, Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham? Will they take someone in the second round, cause as of right now there isn't a WR worth the 9th overall pick (which obviously can change)? What do you think? If the 2015 Panthers are a model, then no. That team had 4 WRs that had between 31 and 44 catches (Ginn, Cotchery, Funchess, and Corey Brown). The big stud was Greg Olsen - 77 catches. I don't see Beane going with WR at #9 or trading for Julio Jones or AJ Green. I think he will invest heavily on the offensive and defensive lines and be judicious at the skill positions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Tatonka68 said: If he passes the physical and has a great showing at NFL combine and he is sitting there at #9, how can you pass him up? I hear what your saying, but players with serious injuries often pass physicals only to have recurring injuries. I'd be nervous if it was me. All it would take is one Landry hit on AW and it'd be a wasted 1st round pick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorpma Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, njbuff said: Or will they draft someone within the first two rounds and continue to develop their own young WR's? Or will they do both? Will they make a big trade for an AJ Green, Julio Jones, Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham? Will they take someone in the second round, cause as of right now there isn't a WR worth the 9th overall pick (which obviously can change)? What do you think? 1978 Bills Acquired Frank Lewis, veteran wide out who worked great with First Rounder Jerry Butler and brought veteran experience to the team - 1989 James Lofton combined with Andre Reed. Both had great numbers, veteran presence in the locker room and great members of the community while in Buffalo! Neither broke the bank! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 5 minutes ago, Tatonka68 said: If he passes the physical and has a great showing at NFL combine and he is sitting there at #9, how can you pass him up? I don't think I could, but I'll feel a whole lot better about it if we sign at least one good tackle and veteran center in free agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 hour ago, njbuff said: Or will they draft someone within the first two rounds and continue to develop their own young WR's? Or will they do both? Will they make a big trade for an AJ Green, Julio Jones, Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham? Will they take someone in the second round, cause as of right now there isn't a WR worth the 9th overall pick (which obviously can change)? What do you think? Metcalf is absolutely worthy of the 9th pick 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatonka68 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) Any player that has "Team" issues aka Antonio Brown, or would completely destroy there cap plan will NOT be signed. A lower end veteran and a high draft pick is there plan. Edited January 2, 2019 by Tatonka68 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Just now, Tatonka68 said: Any player that has "Team" issues aka Antonio Brown, or would completely destroy there cap plan will NOT be signed. A lower end veteran and a high draft pick is there plan. Metcalf and Golden Tate work for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatonka68 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, BuffAlone said: I hear what your saying, but players with serious injuries often pass physicals only to have recurring injuries. I'd be nervous if it was me. All it would take is one Landry hit on AW and it'd be a wasted 1st round pick Like Thurman Thomas, knee issue, definitely not worth the pick. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Alphadawg7 said: Metcalf is absolutely worthy of the 9th pick I am still not there myself. And to answer the original question - I think they should add a vet #1. Not sure if they will. I provided the stats on both DeAndre Hopkins and TY Hilton's rookie seasons as #2s learning their craft against single coverage while Andre Johnson and Reggie Wayne respectively were the #1s. I think get a vet #1 who can take the pressure off but who also can be a leader and a teacher in what will otherwise be a very young receiver room. They should absolutely still draft at least one in the first two days of the draft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLTbills Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 13 minutes ago, Tatonka68 said: If he passes the physical and has a great showing at NFL combine and he is sitting there at #9, how can you pass him up? Because Beane is going to draft BPA period. Or at least that's what he's stated publicly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, Tatonka68 said: Like Thurman Thomas, knee issue, definitely not worth the pick. LOL I never suggested that. Don't put words in my mouth. I said "I'd be nervous" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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