HOUSE Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) Former NFL GM: Buffalo Bills had one of NFL’s best drafts from top to bottom Posted May 3, 12:50 PM Getty Images NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 25: Ed Oliver of Houston reacts after being chosen #9 overall by the Buffalo Bills during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) By Ryan Talbot | rtalbot@nyup.com The Buffalo Bills have received plenty of praise from the national media following the 2019 NFL Draft. Now, a former NFL general manager is also heaping praise on the Bills. Mike Sando of ESPN+ recently wrote a story that featured anonymous quotes from various NFL executives about every team’s 2019 draft class. When discussing Buffalo’s haul, one former general manager said he felt that the Bills had one of the best drafts in the league. “I personally thought they had one of the best drafts in terms of quality from top to bottom,” a former GM said to ESPN+'s Mike Sando. “All their picks were good players with traits. Ed Oliver is a penetrating nose tackle who makes a ton of tackles for loss -- disruptive against run and pass. They took two tight ends I liked, an effective back [Devin Singletary] and a massive, massive right tackle [Cody Ford] who was a one-year starter but really dominated.” Oliver will play the three tech, a position previously occupied by Kyle Williams. His ability to get into the opposing backfield should help the Bills’ pass-rush. Ford is expected to be a day one starter. He’ll get a shot to win the right tackle job, but could be kicked inside if he fails to lose out on the tackle position. Singletary and Dawson Knox, one of the tight ends mentioned by the anonymous GM, should also factor into the team’s offense in 2019. Tommy Sweeney, the second tight end selected by the Bills in the draft, isn’t a lock to make the roster, but has a shot to vie for a roster spot behind Knox and Tyler Kroft. He’ll need to show he’s a better option than Jason Croom and Jake Fisher if he hopes to make the final 53-man roster. https://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/2019/05/former-nfl-gm-buffalo-bills-had-one-of-nfls-best-drafts-from-top-to-bottom.html Edited May 4, 2019 by HOUSE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 What your fan base wants to hear, but seems like a case where the guy who used to be sitting three barstools down just got an upgrade to ‘former GM’. At least it’s a differing view from the other anonymous GMs, unemployed scouts, and former football inflators slagging the Bills, that seem to have gained credence in the age of digital journalism. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) Now get out of town Edited May 4, 2019 by HOUSE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 At this point, wouldn’t Art yell “Waitaminute! Waitaminute! Waitaminute!”? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 wasn't me... 14 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAinLack. Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 6 minutes ago, HOUSE said: Now get out of town Please forward to Colin Cowert! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Just now, DaBillsFanSince1973 said: wasn't me... Somebody kick him, and see if he’s awake. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, DaBillsFanSince1973 said: wasn't me... Not privy. Oh and to the former GM..... Cody Ford was not a one year starter. He only played one year at tackle but he was a three year starter. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 ‘Former GM’ = former Giant of Media? It might be Sullivan? ?? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Brace yourselves for the onslaught of ‘unnamed front office sources’, especially the ones with land holdings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) The real truth is on WGR 3-7 Edited May 4, 2019 by HOUSE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 22 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Not privy. Oh and to the former GM..... Cody Ford was not a one year starter. He only played one year at tackle but he was a three year starter. He did leave the team with a 1st round pick as a parting gift 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 53 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: What your fan base wants to hear, but seems like a case where the guy who used to be sitting three barstools down just got an upgrade to ‘former GM’. At least it’s a differing view from the other anonymous GMs, unemployed scouts, and former football inflators slagging the Bills, that seem to have gained credence in the age of digital journalism. Don't know where you're getting this. The pundits and sources like this draft a lot. I've only seen one negative, and it wasn't all that bad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Thurman#1 said: Don't know where you're getting this. The pundits and sources like this draft a lot. My point is not so much whether the Bills had a good or bad draft, my point is that in the age of digital journalism, anyone with a blog or a connection to the sport can get exposure to their writing. Sometimes the more outrageous the views yields more exposure. Edited May 4, 2019 by Ridgewaycynic2013 ‘get exposure’, not gets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 ....but where does Mr. Anonymous rank our UDFA class? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 I am telling you Buffalo is going to be special this year. They will steam roll the Jets in week 1 and never look back. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) 24 minutes ago, ALLEN1QB said: I am telling you Buffalo is going to be special this year. They will steam roll the Jets in week 1 and never look back. And some internet pundits and former insiders (who used to run Gatorade out onto the field during timeouts) will still ‘tweet’ how the Bills went wrong. ? Edited May 4, 2019 by Ridgewaycynic2013 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) Anonymous GM = Brandon Beane EDIT: missed the “former” part... whoops Edited May 4, 2019 by RiotAct 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
without a drought Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Why would a former GM need secrecy because he said a few good things about the Bills draft. That's just strange. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, without a drought said: Why would a former GM need secrecy because he said a few good things about the Bills draft. That's just strange. Afraid the team will revoke his executive washroom privileges? ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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