BakersBills Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 havent signed any DT and just seems to make sense at 9. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_Fixit Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I think assuming what a team does based on a potential need is silly. Bills could very well draft a WR, DT, TE, T, CB etc. Depends on the board. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 (edited) They are going to draft the best player in the highest rated group on the board at their draft position. If that group contains a DT, then it might be DT, if that group doesn't contain a DT then it won't be a DT. They are not "eyeing" anyone at this point. Edited March 13, 2019 by matter2003 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GETTOTHE50 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 they drafted meatball the 2nd last year in the 3rd round and paid star last year. they also paid that other dude from miami this year I dont see a DT in the near future at all, unless its for depth. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Im thinking we trade up and go punter/ kicker round 1. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 They resigned a DT. Jordan Phillips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78thealltimegreat Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Eddie Oliver in round 1 and Irv Smith Jr in round 2 man I can actually see this happening 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mc1320 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 The way you beat Brady is pressure up the middle, DT needs to be the priority - otherwise he will just outgunsling us regardless how good our offense is. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Ed Oliver would not surprise me one bit. Another guy who I know isn't on most people's radar but who has "process" written all over him is Christian Wilkins from Clemson. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 31 minutes ago, matter2003 said: They are going to draft the best player in the highest rated group on the board at their draft position. If that group contains a DT, then it might be DT, if that group doesn't contain a DT then it won't be a DT. They are not "eyeing" anyone at this point. Pretty cool that BPA last year just happened to be the 2 positions at which they were desperate for starters. The Bills are absolutely “eyeing” some number of players. Which ones? I have no idea! But I have a fairly decent idea of the positions. Not as good as last year, when the QBs heading into the draft were Peterman & McCarron, and the MLBs were... no one? But where things stand now, the Bills have signed 4 OL to potentially starting contracts - at least high end backup $$. Also signed 2 WRs for too much to justify not playing major roles. But no DL to replace Kyle Williams, and our interior/run D was a weakness last year to begin with. Add in that we currently only have 2 TEs on the roster, and the best one is maybe around Clay’s level from 2-3 years ago, and I think that 2 of DT, DE, and TE will be their first 2 picks. Probably DL round 1, TE round 2, with maybe a small trade up for the TE a la Zay Jonesa couple years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Bills definitely need a top flight DT,,, this class is loaded at the 3 technique position ... some studs in the top 15 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, MJS said: They resigned a DT. Jordan Phillips. They signed him to a 1 year deal. If he does well he'll get paid next year and a rookie would be cheap for 4 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 The idea you pass on Ed Oliver because you have Jordan Phillips is pretty darn funny. 10 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coffin Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, BakersBills said: havent signed any DT and just seems to make sense at 9. Yup, got to be looking at Wilkins or Oliver at 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryland-bills-fan Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I think that the first two rounds will be used to get who they think might make a HOF player. Regardless of whether they are already "set" at that position. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbomb Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Logic said: Ed Oliver would not surprise me one bit. Another guy who I know isn't on most people's radar but who has "process" written all over him is Christian Wilkins from Clemson. I think Gary is also a strong option along with these 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BakersBills Posted March 13, 2019 Author Share Posted March 13, 2019 1 hour ago, GETTOTHE50 said: they drafted meatball the 2nd last year in the 3rd round and paid star last year. they also paid that other dude from miami this year I dont see a DT in the near future at all, unless its for depth. They have nobody at DT, you named two rotational players. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 OLB or TE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 2 hours ago, DJB said: Im thinking we trade up and go punter/ kicker round 1. Humor notwithstanding, punting was a major weakness last season. Sorry, I can’t recall the lone decent punter with a name I couldn’t pronounce anyway, who was chopped at the knees and sent to IR, but he was the only one worthy of being on an NFL roster. That Housch played through pain was evident in his weak performance down the stretch. No one is talking kickers from OBD currently, but it was one of -if not THE most glaring weakness last season. Sanborn is under contract but we had no one who was a threat to return kicks. Poor punting contributed to big returns which may not have been entirely the fault of the scapegoat coach, but to date, nothing sans a new coach has been publicly identified as being corrected or changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinii Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 No surprises here. Bumper crop, position of need and McDermott’s area of expertise. Don’t be shocked if we take two. 2 hours ago, MJS said: They resigned a DT. Jordan Phillips. While Phillips is a good signing he is too tall for the interior against the run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Ed Oliver at 9, Christian Wilkins at 15 with an xtra 2nd rnd pick. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardb1952 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I'm thinking Oliver at 9 and Irv Smith Jr in second. Would not be surprised to see Devin White , Wilkins, Hockenson or Jacobs at 9 either. All Impact players. They are definitely in a position to get BPA at 9. I also think they are thin at LB and need 2 from draft or FA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rock-A-Bye Beasley Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 3 hours ago, GunnerBill said: The idea you pass on Ed Oliver because you have Jordan Phillips is pretty darn funny. The idea you pass on dk metcalf because you signed John Brown is pretty darn funny to me as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyWhiteShows Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 4 hours ago, Jay_Fixit said: I think assuming what a team does based on a potential need is silly. Bills could very well draft a WR, DT, TE, T, CB etc. Depends on the board. I definitely believe that this season. They seem to have given themselves a great option to go BPA depending on the board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoPar_v2 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 4 hours ago, BakersBills said: havent signed any DT and just seems to make sense at 9. It’s a reasonable theory, except for the fact that Beane has always emphatically, repeatedly said whenever asked that he does not draft based on need. This year, given the way the 1st round prospects are shaking out, a DT could very well be at the top of their board as BPA at 9. But people really should familiarize with Beane’s available statements on draft philosophy before making threads like these. Suggesting a pick based on need, or what the team did or didn’t do in free agency, just doesn’t align with what the GM has said. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeSomeProcess Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 45 minutes ago, Chemical said: The idea you pass on dk metcalf because you signed John Brown is pretty darn funny to me as well. Why? Look at all the receivers drafted in the top 10 and tell me Metcalf belongs. Sure he looks like great but film shows he’s not. And I’m not just talking stats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock-A-Bye Beasley Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 28 minutes ago, GimmeSomeProcess said: Why? Look at all the receivers drafted in the top 10 and tell me Metcalf belongs. Sure he looks like great but film shows he’s not. And I’m not just talking stats. We need a WR as bad or worse than a DT was my point. We took a DT (with attitude issues) pretty high years ago and I was told he was BPA at the time. AJ Green was selected immediately after. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorp83 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 5 hours ago, BakersBills said: havent signed any DT and just seems to make sense at 9. DT is frickin deep...you can a legit starter in the 2nd & 3rd Rds this year! This offense still doesn't have a legit X receiver. If anything, WR at 9 is looking more & more definite. It's not that many X WR's in the draft, maybe 4-5. I still think they go WR early. 1st or definitely 2nd. Unless DK is there or they trade back & get N'Keal Harry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Could be eyeing anything at this point. No position would surprise me and no position would disappoint me. Draft day is going to be fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorp83 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 5 hours ago, Mc1320 said: The way you beat Brady is pressure up the middle, DT needs to be the priority - otherwise he will just outgunsling us regardless how good our offense is. No the way you beat Brady is knocking down his passes. Brady is immune to pressure & blitzes. You have to knock some balls down...he hates that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorp83 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, maryland-bills-fan said: I think that the first two rounds will be used to get who they think might make a HOF player. Regardless of whether they are already "set" at that position. Not the way McBeane operates. They're taking the high upside guy with the raw talent. If you need an example....look at our QB. Nobody wanted him because he was so raw ...with huge upside. They draft to groom the upside. I honestly think DK...if he's there is the pick. They can take they're time with him, just like Allen. They have other WR's where DK doesn't have to be rushed on the field. They can't buy an X Receiver obviously...so you have to draft one. Josh Allen is your biggest investment, you don't play around with your investment by taking another position. Tightend could be the 2nd option at 9 besides WR too. Edited March 13, 2019 by Scorp83 Typo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenInLight Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 DK does seem to fit the Beane 1st round philosophy of get the raw guy with huge upside. That being said I'd still be looking at jawaan taylor or the TE as well. I think we'd get better value at DT in the second or third round as the position is very deep this year and starters will still be there that late. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 3 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: Humor notwithstanding, punting was a major weakness last season. Sorry, I can’t recall the lone decent punter with a name I couldn’t pronounce anyway, who was chopped at the knees and sent to IR, but he was the only one worthy of being on an NFL roster. That Housch played through pain was evident in his weak performance down the stretch. No one is talking kickers from OBD currently, but it was one of -if not THE most glaring weakness last season. Sanborn is under contract but we had no one who was a threat to return kicks. Poor punting contributed to big returns which may not have been entirely the fault of the scapegoat coach, but to date, nothing sans a new coach has been publicly identified as being corrected or changed. Bojorquez is the punter. Also the bills have Carter who tore his acl last August. He probably would have beaten out Schmidt if not for the injury. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelingOnYouboty Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Ed Oliver at 9 or Trade down and take Christian Wilkins and get an additional 2nd I'd be elated 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 I think it’s still o Line. I think they want to protect Allen at all costs and have the best line in league. Draft dawkjns Morse teller d Williams. Free agents as backups. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 6 hours ago, GETTOTHE50 said: they drafted meatball the 2nd last year in the 3rd round and paid star last year. they also paid that other dude from miami this year I dont see a DT in the near future at all, unless its for depth. Since McDermott arrived, the Bills have had 4 DTs on the roster. They have three right now - Star, Harrison Phillips, and Jordan Phillips. Jordan is on a one year deal. If Bills don't pick up a DT before draft don't be surprised if it's Ed Oliver or Christian Wilkins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCOrange Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 6 hours ago, GunnerBill said: The idea you pass on Ed Oliver because you have Jordan Phillips is pretty darn funny. On a one-year deal no less lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 7 hours ago, DJB said: Im thinking we trade up and go punter/ kicker round 1. Followed by 9 DB's. Can never have enough good corners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 6 hours ago, Cash said: Pretty cool that BPA last year just happened to be the 2 positions at which they were desperate for starters. The Bills are absolutely “eyeing” some number of players. Which ones? I have no idea! But I have a fairly decent idea of the positions. Not as good as last year, when the QBs heading into the draft were Peterman & McCarron, and the MLBs were... no one? But where things stand now, the Bills have signed 4 OL to potentially starting contracts - at least high end backup $$. Also signed 2 WRs for too much to justify not playing major roles. But no DL to replace Kyle Williams, and our interior/run D was a weakness last year to begin with. Add in that we currently only have 2 TEs on the roster, and the best one is maybe around Clay’s level from 2-3 years ago, and I think that 2 of DT, DE, and TE will be their first 2 picks. Probably DL round 1, TE round 2, with maybe a small trade up for the TE a la Zay Jonesa couple years ago. No bro...for a QB maybe you break your mold because they are so hard to get. Otherwise no...they must have had Edmunds rated much higher than other people on the board to move up so aggressively to get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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