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I’m good with the Bills taking Risner at 9. There’s 0.01% chance he will be there for our second pick and if they want him and don’t want anyone else to have him, then take him. There’s no such thing as a reach in this scenario.

 

my favorite receiver is Hakeem Butler, and he’d be my pick in round 2, maybe because we’re so WR deprived, but there’s like 5 or 6 receivers in the draft I would love to have.

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12 hours ago, wppete said:

 

Not sure how Bean is going to approach this but Risner will be a Bill. Either trade back pick up some extra picks and draft arisner or draft a stud DL at #9 and then trade back up to the 20s and get Risner also. But I have a very good feeling he will be a Buffalo Bill next year. 

I understand the infactuation with Risner but he's not a Nelson type prospect . Yes he's having a great week at the senior bowl but he's not facing anyone there thats projected to go really high in the draft. 

 

I'd much rather take a TE like Tj Hockenson whether it be at pk#9 or trading bk a few selections. TJ is basically a 3 for 1 player as he can be a big part of your passing, rushing & blocking gms. The Bills need difference makers with there high pks in the draft. Olineman seem to always be available via free agency but top talent TEs like Hockenson can only be aquired via the draft. U cant get guys like this in free agency or via trade . I think its a no brainer take the TE and build the oline with mid rd pks that u can develop and free agency.

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As much as I love these threads they end up getting me too excited.

 

The lead up to the draft is like the lead up to Christmas.  However, once it’s done and you have your guys all other options are off the table.

 

...but man are there some excuses ting players out there.  :w00t: 

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12 hours ago, the skycap said:

I'm feeling Nick Allegretti from Illinois. He plays with an edge. I'm with the Hakeem Butler team too. Question for all, how many WRs are you OK with the Bills spending draft picks on?

hopefully two/three max we need a fresh influx of talent there with different types of threats needed

and honestly i hope its in the 2nd round where we strike first , I think that's  the sweet spot for receivers. 

 

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5 minutes ago, WideRightRevenge said:

 

Sounds like the Matt Millen strategy in drafting .. we need OL so those WR's have time to get open

They asked for a draft crush. He gave 3 different guys at 3 different parts of the draft. The Bills are obviously taking a WR (likely more). Those are the guys that he likes at different portions of the draft for that.

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Josh Jacobs but I don't want him in the 1st. My new draft crush for the Bills is TJ Hockenson. Did some research on him last night and I would love him as early as pick 9. TEs are just as important as receivers in the passing game, and with his blocking skills he'd be a big help to our run game too. I know we need receivers but I expect a good WR to be there at our 2nd pick, and Foster and Zay are at least some semblance of a receiving core. At TE we don't have a single starting talent and there isn't much available in free agency. Hockenson fills that need and he would be a huge target for Allen. He's a good blocker, good hands, and very competitive. A little raw but very athletic. I could see McDermott and Beane falling in love with him too. Going off of last year they like athletic freaks in the 1st round.

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12 hours ago, H2o said:

Hakeem Butler / WR / Iowa St. - I've said it before and I'll say it again, the kid reminds me of AJ Green. At 6'6", 225lbs he is already bigger than any man you put across from him. He has the speed to beat the coverage deep, high-points the ball well, snatches the ball using his hands with ease, knows how to use his body to sheild defenders, and makes the tough catches. That's the guy I want in a Bills uni. 

Im crushing on him too.  The AJ Green comparison is spot on too. Right down to the number 18. Imagine Allen with a guy like Butler....

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Harrison Phillips was my guy last year and we got him!

 

I wanted Lee Evans and we got him.

 

I wanted Erik Flowers and unfortunately the Bills were just as hyped as I was about his East West Shrine game.

 

I wanted Aaron Smith DE but he went to the Steelers.

 

I remember wanting Marshawn Lynch after listening to Mayock talk about what he'd add to an offense.

 

This year I want Dalton Risner.  Perhaps they get Risner then trade back into the first and get Hakeem Butler, WR, the other guy I like.  

 

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Just saw a USA Today mock draft which had the Bills trading back to the 15th spot and garnering and extra 2nd round pick.

In the first two rounds, they had the Bills taking:

OT Greg Little
WR Hakeem Butler
WR Marquise Brown

Not too bad. And in their scenario, TE Hockenson was actually still available when they picked Marquise Brown. That's who I'd take instead in this scenario.
 

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4 hours ago, WideRightRevenge said:

 

Sounds like the Matt Millen strategy in drafting .. we need OL so those WR's have time to get open

He provided 3 names of players he's looked at/like. 2 of them are likely to go after the 3rd round. Pretty sure he wasn't implying they neglect the OL.

 

That particular guy does more research on these guys than just about anyone on the board.

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There's been lots of middle round guys I've liked.  I reaallly wanted the TE Kleinsasser (sp?), but here's some more I remember per year:

 

2018 - Darnold.  Harrison Phillips.
2017 - Mahomes.
2016 - Shaw Lawson.
2015 - No 1st round pick so lost interest in the draft that year.
2014 - Kahlil Mack.
2013 - Tavon Austin.
2012 - Mark Barron.
2011 - Von Miller.  Nick Fairley.
2010 - CJ Spiller.
2009 - Aaron Curry.
2008 - Keith Rivers.
2007 - Marshawn Lynch.

 

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1 hour ago, Logic said:

Just saw a USA Today mock draft which had the Bills trading back to the 15th spot and garnering and extra 2nd round pick.

In the first two rounds, they had the Bills taking:

OT Greg Little
WR Hakeem Butler
WR Marquise Brown

Not too bad. And in their scenario, TE Hockenson was actually still available when they picked Marquise Brown. That's who I'd take instead in this scenario.
 

 

Change the OT to Cajuste or my boy Tytus Howard and I'm all in, though I honestly believe that the teams in the top-15 that aren't taking QBs will kick themselves down the road if they don't pick from DL talent in round 1.

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9 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said:

TJ Hockenson !

 

Also Chase Winovich (little Clay Matthews)

 

 

I haven’t watched enough/read enough about this year’s prospects yet, but what I have seen in games and read about Hockenson is intriguing.  He is reportedly an outstanding blocker and pretty good receiver as well.  I watched tha game cut up against Wisconsin last year so far and he looks like a better, smoother athlete than you might think for a really good blocking TE.

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1 hour ago, LSHMEAB said:

He provided 3 names of players he's looked at/like. 2 of them are likely to go after the 3rd round. Pretty sure he wasn't implying they neglect the OL.

 

That particular guy does more research on these guys than just about anyone on the board.

Yeah I’m 100% on board with addressing OLine in the draft and or free agency. 

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2 minutes ago, DCOrange said:

Yeah I’m 100% on board with addressing OLine in the draft and or free agency. 

Then why in the world are you suggesting we potentially use multiple 4th or 5th rd picks on wide receivers?

 

Edit. I'm starting to get the feeling that Brady may work himself into the 3rd round.

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On 1/25/2019 at 2:41 PM, Alphadawg7 said:

I am really liking what I am hearing about Risner.  He is certainly rising fast it seems.  

 

My draft crush is N'Keal Harry.  His highlight real is like WR Porn.  I also really like Metcalf, expecting a big combine from him.  

 

 

Will probably be a top 50 pick...not sure I’m a fan. 

Great hands but...

Doesn’t seem very ‘game fast’ and it appears he can’t get separation. 

Not done too much research on him so my opinion is worth dick 

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46 minutes ago, Bakin said:

Will probably be a top 50 pick...not sure I’m a fan. 

Great hands but...

Doesn’t seem very ‘game fast’ and it appears he can’t get separation. 

Not done too much research on him so my opinion is worth dick 

 

Ha all good, love the honesty haha.  If he has a decent or better 40 time at the combine I think he very well ends up being first WR off the board.  Metcalf though is another guy who can really rise with a strong combine too though.  Just a great overall draft at WR, so I am exited.  There is a legit 7 to 10 guys that all have first round potential going into the combine.  Obviously not all going in the 1st, just saying there are 7 to 10 guys that can really make a case to go in the first if they shine at the combine.  So even if we dont go WR in round 1, should be some sexy talent there still in Rd 2 too.  

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10 hours ago, OldTimer1960 said:

I haven’t watched enough/read enough about this year’s prospects yet, but what I have seen in games and read about Hockenson is intriguing.  He is reportedly an outstanding blocker and pretty good receiver as well.  I watched tha game cut up against Wisconsin last year so far and he looks like a better, smoother athlete than you might think for a really good blocking TE.

 

I was watching Fant and kept noticing the "other" TE. I believe he will be a great TE in the Jason Witten  mode.

 

 

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After watching the Senior Bowl and taking a closer look, I really hope the Bills end up drafting Keelan Doss from UC Davis.  He is a great route runner with good size and decent speed.  He is currently projected as a 6-7 rounder but my guess is that he will move up during the draft process. If he is available  in the 4th round, I hope we run to the podium. 

He is a great Beane and McDermott type player. Team leader who had an opportunity to transfer to a bigger school in his senior year for more exposure, but he chose to stay at UC Davis to continue helping grow their program.

 

https://www.nfldraftdiamonds.com/2018/08/keelan-doss/

 

“He came back for us,” said Jake Maier, the Aggies’ junior quarterback. “He could’ve been selfish, he could’ve left and took his talents to the NFL or even (Football Bowl Subdivision) ball, but he decided that we were more important than that, so just from that action alone, that makes him one of the best leaders I’ve ever been around.”

The 6-foot-3 captain isn’t only one of the best leaders that Maier’s seen, he may also be one of the best student-athletes that UC Davis coach Dan Hawkins has ever had.

Doss, who will graduate in December with a sociology degree, was recently named to the STATS Football Championship Subdivision preseason All-America first team after a record-setting season in 2017.

The 2017 Big Sky Offensive Player of the Year set all-time UC Davis records with 115 receptions and 1,499 receiving yards, while being ranked No. 1 in both the FCS and FBS in receiving yards, receiving yards per game (136.3) and receptions per game (10.5).

“It’s hard to find a small guy that runs like him, let alone a big guy,” Hawkins said, “so he’s a matchup problem with his size and … no offense because I’ve coached some really good players, but I just think you start looking at grades and size and speed and you start putting all that stuff together, he’s pretty darn special.”

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On 1/26/2019 at 12:02 PM, Logic said:

Just saw a USA Today mock draft which had the Bills trading back to the 15th spot and garnering and extra 2nd round pick.

In the first two rounds, they had the Bills taking:

OT Greg Little
WR Hakeem Butler
WR Marquise Brown

Not too bad. And in their scenario, TE Hockenson was actually still available when they picked Marquise Brown. That's who I'd take instead in this scenario.
 

I'm OK with this. I'd like for the Bills to get WRs with a big catch radius. Butler and Hunter Renfrow would be ideal.

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On 1/26/2019 at 3:09 PM, Bakin said:

Will probably be a top 50 pick...not sure I’m a fan. 

Great hands but...

Doesn’t seem very ‘game fast’ and it appears he can’t get separation. 

Not done too much research on him so my opinion is worth dick 

Insert “Mike Evans” for everything you just addressed.

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34 minutes ago, FeelingOnYouboty said:

I just discovered Memphis WR/RB/KR/PR Tony Pollard and WHOA! Perfect player to pick up in the 4th. Why spend a 2nd on Parris Campbell when you can get Tony Pollard who's probably a better player?

 

 

 

 

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Hollywood Brown.

 

Last year it was Baker. The year before it was Cooper Kupp/JuJu/Zay, unfortunately its looking like we got the worst one... 

On 1/28/2019 at 3:38 PM, tcampbell104 said:

risner but i bet the bills have to draft him at 9

 

Excuse me?


He's a second round pick at best. Who the hell drafts a RT top 10? He also got abused by the top pass rushers that are coming out. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. Watch his tape against Sweat. It was embarrassing. 

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On ‎1‎/‎26‎/‎2019 at 10:27 AM, The Firebaugh Kid said:

Im crushing on him too.  The AJ Green comparison is spot on too. Right down to the number 18. Imagine Allen with a guy like Butler....

Butler is gonna be a great pro.  If he runs sub-4.50 at the combine, look out.  He might end a first rounder.  Great size, great hands, route running....looks fast to me..

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