Who do you want in the first round?

[elijah]

With the chase of Quinton Spain complete, it looks like the Bills are set until draft time — assuming Beane doesn’t make a random trade for an edge rusher as there’s been quiet rumblings of all off-season. 

 

With their current roster, what do you want the Bills to do in the first round? I’m curious to see where the board as a whole stands on this because it’s seemingly harder and harder to gather the favorable option as we get closer to draft time. 

 

Sorry for the numerous options, but I think it’ll give a better and more accurate feel and suspect that each option will atleast get a couple votes.  Also was considering making an option trade up for Nick Bosa as his draft stock seems to be slowly dropping a spot or two, but I haven’t seen this discussed anywhere, on the board or by analysts, and don’t know how truly plausible it is. 

[Augie]

I went Oliver over trade down, in a toss up. If I knew what we would get in a trade down, I might lean the other way. Bottom line, we need elite talent rather than just filling needs, and Oliver just might be that kind of game changer. 

 

 

I’d love Q. Williams, but the cost would be too great. 

[freddyjj]

I took Oliver at 9.  Think Ziggy Ansah will sign here before draft so Edge will be settled.  

[Peace Frog]

My first choice is Q.W. in a trade up, IF it's not too costly.  Otherwise, Oliver at 9.  If he's not there, trade down a bit and grab Hock.

[Augie]

5 minutes ago, freddyjj said:

I took Oliver at 9.  Think Ziggy Ansah will sign here before draft so Edge will be settled.  

 

That would be great, but we also have two guys on the last year of their deals. Maybe we go edge a little later?

 

Oh, and you guys do NOT want ME making picks for our Bills! 

[WMDman]

Gimme Ed Oliver

[elijah]

I think part of the reason I made this poll is because I don’t know my own answer as of right now. 

 

When I go to answer without putting much thought into it, I immediately say TJ Hockenson because of the complete all-around game he offers the offense.  An every down tight end that could serve as both a receiving threat and a sixth offensive lineman. 

 

But then you think about Ed Oliver, who, if he actually falls to us is a complete steal.  While he’s not Aaron Donald, he’s atleast comparable.  Such an athletic and explosive get off, potential to be a dominant game changer and truly cement our defense as elite. 

 

And even with those two options you could still go offensive line and have atleast.a core of Dawkins, Morse and rookie for the foreseeable future.  It could truly protect Josh and maybe give us a top 8ish O-Line in the league. 

 

And thats not even even considering moving up with our load of picks to get a truly elite talent, or moving down to pick up a WR, TE, DL and OL all in the first three rounds. 

 

The only thing thats for sure is that Beane really gave himself some flexibility and it’s going to be hard to go wrong in this draft. 

 

Ultimately I’m going with Oliver at 9, hoping we can trade back into the 1st/early 2nd and add a TE/WR as well as an OL before the 2nd is over. That’s a bit optimistic, but we’ve seen Beane move around a lot before. 

Edited April 4, 2019 by elijah

[whatdrought]

Ed Oliver or TJ Hockenson. I am fine with either of those, I think Oliver is a better value if they are both there. If neither is there, I would prefer a trade down. 

[Just Joshin']

At 9 I want BPA.  This will most likely be a defensive player.

 

I want the Bills to move up and get back into the 1st or add a 2nd in round 2.  I would like to see more quality, less quantity this year.  3 picks in first 2 rounds is the goal.

[Forward Progress]

I voted for the trade back to get more picks, but would take Ed Oliver at 9 if no worthwhile trade offer surfaces.

 

To me there are so many players in the top 15 of this draft that could be strong starters on our team.  I would be happy to get one of them plus some draft equity.

[wppete]

If Ed Oliver is there at #9 we take him. He’s perfect for our Defense and is top 5 talent in this draft.  If not trade down take T.J. Hockenson and take a DT in the 2nd or 3rd. Notre Dames Tillery is a great option in the 2nd. 

[Bill from NYC]

12 minutes ago, Just Joshin' said:

At 9 I want BPA.  This will most likely be a defensive player.

 

I want the Bills to move up and get back into the 1st or add a 2nd in round 2.  I would like to see more quality, less quantity this year.  3 picks in first 2 rounds is the goal.

If we trade down I hope that we add picks for 2020.

[Bray Wyatt]

Please no to Hockenson at 9, you dont use top 10 picks on non premium positions

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

Any future perennial pro bowler at any position on offense or defense 

Edited April 4, 2019 by Over 29 years of fanhood

[Alphadawg7]

I am getting a feeling the Bills are going to take DK Metcalf (Maybe TJ Hockenson) then target a trade up back into the first to get Simmons.  

 

My reason, Beane has been vey obviously trying to get Allen a big weapon and I doubt he thinks Cole, Kraft, and Brown are enough.  That could be in a WR or TE role, and I suspect that unreal skill set of DK will be too tempting to pair with Allen.  

 

Many believe Simmons was a better DT prospect than Oliver before the injury and comes at a better value.  Beane loves value and I fully believe he wants to move around this draft and not walk away with 10 draft picks.  Moving up from 2nd round pick is something I think is quite probable.  

 

Could also go go the opposite way, say take someone like Oliver then trade up for someone like TJ, Harry, Fant, etc too.  But DK is such a unique talent and Simmons is a top 5 talent, so I’m gonna tentatively vote DK then expect a trade up to get Simmons (or Tillery)

[Call_Of_Ktulu]

I think Jonha Williams will lock down the LT spot for 10 years. He is one of the best pass blocking LT’s that I have ever watched. His footwork and ability to mirror a DE is fun to watch. I think he will be good right out of the box and a top 5 LT in his 2nd year. 

[Mickey]

Hockenson. I know the draft is fairly deep at TE but still, I think that the position is such a difference maker and that Josh badly needs a sticky handed, open even when he isn't open TE and so for me,  Hockenson is a priority pick.

[gjv001]

If Bosa, Williams, Allen, and Oliver are gone, I would like the Bills to draft Metcalf.

[Victory Formation]

Jawaan Taylor.....

[DallasMac]

Oliver, DK, Taylor, Gary, trade back in that order