PFT Mock: It's Burns aAt #9

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3 hours ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said:

PFT’s 2019 mock draft

Posted by Mike Florio on April 24, 2019, 1:17 PM EDT

 

9. Bills: Brian Burns, EDGE, FSU.

Here’s a move that could be followed by a trade of Jerry Hughes and his $6.35 million salary to a team that fails to get a pass rusher it covets in round one.

 

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/24/pfts-2019-mock-draft/

 

 

This is perhaps one of the stupidest insights I've seen this draft season. Hughes is their most productive pass rusher. McD also greatly appreciates Hughes' work ethic and approach to the game and likes having players like that around so the young bucks can see how it's done. Finally, $6.8 mil for a solid pass rusher is not exactly breaking the bank, plus they have the money anyway. Cripes. Who wrote this? I genuinely hope they smack their toes and shins on every piece of furniture they own. 

[Westside Madness]

No comments on Burns, but as far as Hughes, under previous management I wanted him out. His inability to control himself and cost us 15 yards 3 times a game was infuriating. With McDermott in charge, he seems to have a bit more control, yet still maintains his passion and productivity. Let him play his final year and we can do a 2 year extension if he produces.

 

If he has a less stellar year, we have rotational DEs that might break out and/or we can address it next year. I dont like DE this draft (for us) unless its Bosa or Allen.

[KOKBILLS]

3 hours ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said:

PFT’s 2019 mock draft

Posted by Mike Florio on April 24, 2019, 1:17 PM EDT

 

9. Bills: Brian Burns, EDGE, FSU.

Here’s a move that could be followed by a trade of Jerry Hughes and his $6.35 million salary to a team that fails to get a pass rusher it covets in round one.

 

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/24/pfts-2019-mock-draft/

 

 

I like him...

 

I don't think the Bills will Draft him...?

[John from Riverside]

Its not the drafting of Burns I would hate.....

 

It is the notion that drafting him would cause Hughes to be traded.....for jesus why not have more then one good pass rusher at end?

[NoSaint]

4 hours ago, Laughing Coffin said:

Burns at 9 would feel like us the years we took Maybin/Whitner.  If we traded down or traded back into the 1st to grab Burns in the late teens I'd think it was a good move though.  Just not at 9 please

 

Quarterback cravin Aaron Maybin would’ve been a junk pick at 15

[CEN-CAL17]

If Burns is the pick.....

 

He will Play Lorax role. But also play DE on down and distance, McD loved Shaq at 3 Tech.... 3rd and 15.....

 

Burns  Shaq  HPhillips Hughes 

 

thats a quick DL that can stunt and rush the QB. 

[njbuff]

At least he has 3 full years as a contributor.

 

That's more than I can say for a lot of these players, regardless of position.

[CEN-CAL17]

I think Burns has more upside than Leonard Floyd... Floyd went what? #4 overall.... if Burns can stay at 250.... watch out.

 

The Maybin comparison is dumb. This kid showed he can easily put on the weight and not be slowed. Maybin couldn’t put on weight.  

 

Ill take Burns and Jerry Tillery all day!!!!

[2ForMacAdoo]

4 hours ago, Laughing Coffin said:

Burns at 9 would feel like us the years we took Maybin/Whitner.  If we traded down or traded back into the 1st to grab Burns in the late teens I'd think it was a good move though.  Just not at 9 please

This. Burns physically is a reincarnation of Maybin. Can you think of any comparable NFL pass rusher who has been highly successful with Burns'/Maybin's physique? Me neither. I'll go further. I don't want him at #9 overall or in the 2nd or 3rd round either even were he to slide because I don't believe his body will hold up against NFL offensive linemen. Why waste a day 1 or 2 draft pick on the dude? 

[Just Joshin']

One of the few @9 I would hate.........He may be very good, he may bust.  I am leaning bust as I do not think he can keep the weight on and will be pushed around by NFL lineman.

[GunnerBill]

8 hours ago, HappyDays said:

 

I'd be surprised because he isn't a prototype. Joe Marino from the locked on Bills podcast says he is the best pass rusher in the class. But his size doesn't seem to fit with what the Bills usually look for.

 

It will be someone who has been in on a visit. That to me narrows the field of available down considerably. It means Metcalf is in play and Burns is in play and that is about it. 

8 hours ago, Foxx said:

i hope you're not advocating trading Hughes.

 

No.

[Kmart128]

8 hours ago, H2o said:

That's what I was thinking, Maybin II. 

Or he could be Von Miller II. I remember I didn't want Von that year because he reminded me of Maybin. He was also originally projected to go mid first before he shot up draft boards. Just goes to show you can't go with that line of thinking. 

[Dr.Mantis_Toboggan]

 If he's not on this list https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2019/3/22/18269766/2019-nfl-draft-buffalo-bills-top-30-pre-draft-visit-tracker-rumors-notes

then I don't think the particular player is on Buffalo's radar for the 1st round.  Josh and Tremaine were both pre-draft visits last year, and I think that is likely to be the case this year.  

 

Burns I don't think is in consideration at 9.

[GunnerBill]

32 minutes ago, Dr.Mantis_Toboggan said:

 If he's not on this list https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2019/3/22/18269766/2019-nfl-draft-buffalo-bills-top-30-pre-draft-visit-tracker-rumors-notes

then I don't think the particular player is on Buffalo's radar for the 1st round.  Josh and Tremaine were both pre-draft visits last year, and I think that is likely to be the case this year.  

 

Burns I don't think is in consideration at 9.

 

Burns did visit. 

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/billswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/29/report-de-brian-burns-will-meet-with-buffalo-bills-pre-2019-nfl-draft/amp/

 

Not sure why Buffalo Rumblings missed him but he has been in. I agree the Bills will pick someone they have had in at #9. 

 

The players the Bills have had in who could in some minds be value at #9 are:

 

1. Quinnen Williams - will be gone

2. Ed Oliver - likely gone

3. Jawaan Taylor - likely gone

4. Josh Allen - will be gone

5. Montez Sweat - possible medical issue?

6. DK Metcalf

7. Brian Burns

 

To me it is, in all likelihood, down to Metcalf or Burns. 

Edited April 25, 2019 by GunnerBill

[Buffalo Barbarian]

 

No thanks

 

 

9 hours ago, TFBillsfan said:

Where’s the barf emoji! No to Gary, Metcalf, Burns and Jonah Williams at 9.

 

 

 

[Dr.Mantis_Toboggan]

20 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Burns did visit. 

 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/billswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/29/report-de-brian-burns-will-meet-with-buffalo-bills-pre-2019-nfl-draft/amp/

 

Not sure why Buffalo Rumblings missed him but he has been in. I agree the Bills will pick someone they have had in at #9. 

 

The players the Bills have had in who could in some minds be value at #9 are:

 

1. Quinnen Williams - will be gone

2. Ed Oliver - likely gone

3. Jawaan Taylor - likely gone

4. Josh Allen - will be gone

5. Montez Sweat - possible medical issue?

6. DK Metcalf

7. Brian Burns

 

To me it is, in all likelihood, down to Metcalf or Burns. 

Dang you're right.  Miles Sanders is on the list but doesn't count towards their 30 bc "Penn State is their home market", so they only had 29 visitors listed... Good catch, I wish he wasn't on the list, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt if he is the pick.

[Buffalo Barbarian]

Ive looked at multiple big boards and only one has burns in the top ten. Most have him late first to second round.

 

Burns is not happening, not at 9 anyway.

 

 

putting money on Williams.

 

 

Edited April 25, 2019 by Buffalo Barbarian

[GunnerBill]

23 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said:

Ive looked at multiple big boards and only one has burns in the top ten. Most have him late first to second round.

 

Burns is not happening, not at 9 anyway.

 

 

putting money on Williams.

 

 

 

They haven't had Jonah in. Makes me think he isn't the guy. That said they did meet him at the Combine maybe they thought they had got everything they needed. 

 

As for Burns I don't think he would be the pick at #9 but for what has happened with Sweat and Gary. If the medical questions on them are significant and you are marking them out of the top 10 then Burns does creep into 10th on my big board. 

[Buffalo Barbarian]

8 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

They haven't had Jonah in. Makes me think he isn't the guy. That said they did meet him at the Combine maybe they thought they had got everything they needed. 

 

As for Burns I don't think he would be the pick at #9 but for what has happened with Sweat and Gary. If the medical questions on them are significant and you are marking them out of the top 10 then Burns does creep into 10th on my big board. 

 

Maybe your board but just dont see it happening we can get rushers in 2-4 rounds.

 

We draft many players that didn't visit. 

 

Dabol knows Williams well and the FO probably didn't want to waste a visit on guy that they have inside info on.

 

There is just too much reporting of Williams to the Bills, doesnt have to happen but it seems likely.

 

 

[GunnerBill]

10 minutes ago, Buffalo Barbarian said:

 

Maybe your board but just dont see it happening we can get rushers in 2-4 rounds.

 

We draft many players that didn't visit. 

 

Dabol knows Williams well and the FO probably didn't want to waste a visit on guy that they have inside info on.

 

There is just too much reporting of Williams to the Bills, doesnt have to happen but it seems likely.

 

 

Not bringing in the guy you take at #9 doesn't, to me, scream process. I think this process driven regime likely prefer to take a guy they know top to bottom. Indeed their early picks in the last two drafts have all been in the facility (or in Dawkins and Jones case the Panthers facility.... hmmmm). 

 

That said it is true they have inside info on Williams. 

 

I think the Bills are likely trying to move. Either up (for Oliver or maybe Josh Allen) or down the board (to get better value on Burns or Metcalf). If they stick at #9 then I think Williams is the safe pick but that is not where I expect them to go. I think it would be one of the two risky high ceiling guys - DK or Burns. My instincts say they would give the edge to pass rusher as they tried to address that in other ways (trades and FA) and haven't yet, whereas they have added receivers. 

 

EDIT: or Sweat of course. I think he will now get to #9 when previously he wouldn't have. No idea how the Bills view his medical situation. But he is a high ceiling guy who they have had in the building too. 

Edited April 25, 2019 by GunnerBill

[billsfan1959]

1 hour ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Not bringing in the guy you take at #9 doesn't, to me, scream process. I think this process driven regime likely prefer to take a guy they know top to bottom. Indeed their early picks in the last two drafts have all been in the facility (or in Dawkins and Jones case the Panthers facility.... hmmmm). 

 

That said it is true they have inside info on Williams. 

 

I think the Bills are likely trying to move. Either up (for Oliver or maybe Josh Allen) or down the board (to get better value on Burns or Metcalf). If they stick at #9 then I think Williams is the safe pick but that is not where I expect them to go. I think it would be one of the two risky high ceiling guys - DK or Burns. My instincts say they would give the edge to pass rusher as they tried to address that in other ways (trades and FA) and haven't yet, whereas they have added receivers. 

 

EDIT: or Sweat of course. I think he will now get to #9 when previously he wouldn't have. No idea how the Bills view his medical situation. But he is a high ceiling guy who they have had in the building too. 

Agree. I don't see them selecting someone at 9 that they didn't bring in. I think their preference is to move; however, if they remain at 9 and it comes down to Burns or Metcalf, I think they may go Metcalf. I say that because (1) I really believe Beane wants to find a #1 receiver for Allen (as evidenced by his willingness to pursue a douche like Antonio Brown); (2) Metcalf, IMO, provides a skill set that matches up well with Allen's strengths; and (3) defensive help is deep in this draft.

[GunnerBill]

5 minutes ago, billsfan1959 said:

Agree. I don't see them selecting someone at 9 that they didn't bring in. I think their preference is to move; however, if they remain at 9 and it comes down to Burns or Metcalf, I think they may go Metcalf. I say that because (1) I really believe Beane wants to find a #1 receiver for Allen (as evidenced by his willingness to pursue a douche like Antonio Brown); (2) Metcalf, IMO, provides a skill set that matches up well with Allen's strengths; and (3) defensive help is deep in this draft.

 

I go the other way because Beane has said (even before this draft season that he doesn't really subscribe to the #1 receiver theory and because we know they have held interest in Clowney, Clark and Ansah during the FA period. They clearly see an edge rush need and haven't yet been able to address it. 

 

That said if the Bills don't take DK he could easily slide through the teens..... if he is sitting out there in the early 20s I don't rule out them coming up and ending up with both. 

[billsfan1959]

2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

I go the other way because Beane has said (even before this draft season that he doesn't really subscribe to the #1 receiver theory and because we know they have held interest in Clowney, Clark and Ansah during the FA period. They clearly see an edge rush need and haven't yet been able to address it. 

 

That said if the Bills don't take DK he could easily slide through the teens..... if he is sitting out there in the early 20s I don't rule out them coming up and ending up with both. 

Yeah, I go back and forth on this. You are right in what Beane has said about a #1 receiver; however, I still feel as if he would like one. On the other hand, there is no denying they need an edge rusher. I certainly could live with either. I guess the best of both worlds would be to grab Burns there and hope Metcalf slides to a spot they could move up to - or have the opportunity to grab N'Keal Harry, who I put right behind Metcalf.

 

No matter what happens, I have a feeling it is going to be an interesting night. Cheers! 

[Canadian Bills Fan]

13 hours ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said:

PFT’s 2019 mock draft

Posted by Mike Florio on April 24, 2019, 1:17 PM EDT

 

9. Bills: Brian Burns, EDGE, FSU.

Here’s a move that could be followed by a trade of Jerry Hughes and his $6.35 million salary to a team that fails to get a pass rusher it covets in round one.

 

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/24/pfts-2019-mock-draft/

 

 

 

 

[Chicken Boo]

Much rather they draft a DE than a guard or tight end.

 

Doesn't make a whole lot of sense to trade Hughes though.

[CuddyDark]

As long as it's not a RB, DB or WR at 9 I'm good with it.

[Just Joshin']

13 hours ago, TFBillsfan said:

Where’s the barf emoji! No to Gary, Metcalf, Burns and Jonah Williams at 9.

I am ok with Williams if the draft goes against the Bills but no to the others.

[DuckyBoys]

I hope not  Hughes is productive and has a reasonable salary.  Bills already have trouble against the run so why chance a undersized end especially in a loaded defensive draft

[Rocket94]

If Burns is not enough...does Beane trade up? 

[foreboding]

I think the Bills are trading out unless someone elite drops. I think either direction, up or down. Burns or Jonah seem like risky picks at 9 or at least do not hold the value you'd like. Ive been saying this for months...9 could be no mans land.

[Wsam4031]

15 hours ago, SCBills said:

Why are these people trying to trade away Hughes?  

 

We need a pass rusher opposite him, not replacing him.  Smh....

I agree not sure what all this talk of moving him is about. Hes still a very productive pass rusher and just because hes 31 doesn't mean hes not affective. Pass rushers play at a high level until their mid to late 30's sometime. I have not seen him slowing down at all

[CEN-CAL17]

5 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said:

Ive looked at multiple big boards and only one has burns in the top ten. Most have him late first to second round.

 

Burns is not happening, not at 9 anyway.

 

 

putting money on Williams.

 

 

At 9 yeah maybe Williams.... but I’d bet we trade down. 

 

Burns is a stud. In a interview with Chris Sims he weighed 253. The kid is 20 years old and I think turns 21 soon. He mentioned gaining weight was easy, maintaining it was easy. Once he gets an NFL nutritionist assigned to he he could probably hit 260 or even 265 in the next couple years. Kid is the real deal. He’s going top 15 pick 100% no doubt.

Edited April 25, 2019 by 1ZAYDAY1

[947]

Hughes is a legit top-10 pass rusher, it would be asinine if we traded him.

[Lurker]

Not the guy I'd choose (given that he needs time to "get stronger and sharpen his toolset," but he may be BPA when the Bills pick.   He'd likely be Lorax's eventual replacement if they go this way...

 

Per Brugler's analysis in the Athletic:

 

STRENGTHS: Twitchy get-off and lateral movements…runs the arc with speed…natural body control to capture the corner and flatten to the quarterback…angular body type with long arms to stab or club-rip blockers…plays with bend and skillfully regains his balance mid-rush…able to change directions with little wasted movement…displays the foot agility and long strides to cover ground and play in space…uses his length to find passing lanes…blocked three kicks over his career…voted a team captain in 2018 and his FSU coaches call him a “humble hustler” who gives “consistent effort” in practice…started every game the past two seasons and played through injuries…his 24.0 career sacks rank fifth in school history.

 

WEAKNESSES: Lanky limbed athlete and lacks ideal bulk on his frame…questionable max weight…not a power player and can be controlled on the edge (see 2018 Northern Illinois tape)…leaves his chest open and his hand/punch timing requires refinement…hands tend to wander, lacking disciplined counters…prefers to run the arc and needs to develop his inside moves...not much of a talker and is developing his leadership skills.

 

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Florida State, Burns lined up primarily with his hand on the ground at field defensive end for the Seminoles. Despite a disappointing 5-7 record in 2018, which snapped FSU’s 36-year bowl-eligible streak, he stayed motivated and set career-bests in tackles, tackles for loss and sacks as a junior. Burns is a loose-jointed athlete with above-average speed off the edge, also showing the agility to drop in space or defend the run. He flashes a variety of pass rush moves, but tends to be over-reliant on his athleticism and needs to develop his timing and set-up skills. Overall, Burns needs to continue to get stronger and sharpen his toolset, but his first step explosion, athletic flexibility and baseline understanding of how to use his length/hands are a recipe for an impact NFL pass rusher, regardless of scheme. GRADE: 1st Round (#11 overall)

[Green Lightning]

Aaron Maybin 2.0. 

[hjnick]

17 hours ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said:

PFT’s 2019 mock draft

Posted by Mike Florio on April 24, 2019, 1:17 PM EDT

 

9. Bills: Brian Burns, EDGE, FSU.

Here’s a move that could be followed by a trade of Jerry Hughes and his $6.35 million salary to a team that fails to get a pass rusher it covets in round one.

 

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/04/24/pfts-2019-mock-draft/

 

[GreggTX]

I hate it. Make a very long reach at 9, then trade away our best DL. That would be the bonehead move of the decade, IMO.

[Rocket94]

1 minute ago, GreggTX said:

I hate it. Make a very long reach at 9, then trade away our best DL. That would be the bonehead move of the decade, IMO.

I cannot see Hughes being traded. If anything, Burns would be his bookend...I don't like Murphy at all, and the verdict is out on Lawson...IMO!

IMO...Bills need an Edge, DT and LB.

[BuffaloBillsGospel]

I don't feel Burns is the 9th best player in this draft.... I would hope I was wrong of course if we drafted him at #9.