2021 Premature Draft- List your top 3 positions of need

[MClem06]

Mine are LB spot opposite of Milano #1

CB opposite of Trey Day #2 (I acould see us grabbing more than one with our picks)

Best available Run Blocking Offensive Guard/Tackle #3  (some would argue this should be first or second)

 

Never would have thought this time last year that our defensive needs outweigh the offensive needs.  Would be amazing to get a big splash TE in free agency if there are any coming up that position has sucked for us this year. Knox hasn't panned out yet and kroft's consistency is suspect.  

 

Feel free to chime in with your draft top 3 and maybe a few free agent names that will hit the market in your perceived pos. of need.  

[The Jokeman]

LB, CB and TE. I'm on a work break so don't have much time but the draft name at TE that I like is Kyle Pitts from Florida. 

[Brennan Huff]

Free agency comes first. Have no idea until after that 

[Sweats]

RB, LB and TE....the 2021 draft is deep in all 3, so there's no excuses this time.

[ProcessAccepted]

5 minutes ago, Sweats said:

RB, LB and TE....the 2021 draft is deep in all 3, so there's no excuses this time.

I haven't given up on our RBs. Our ability to pass the ball this year has taken us away from the run. I'd make defense be the focus for the draft. 

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1. DE - Ideally a talented pass rusher falls into our laps with that first pick.. Someone we can plug into RDE opposite of AJ Epenesa whom I feel will be a talented pass rusher for us.. We’d have Daryl Johnson rotating in but would still be in dire need of depth.. will Jerry Hughes take a pay cut?

 

2. LB - Ideally you sign Milano to a one year prove it deal.. you decline Edmunds’ 5th year option and the two compete for an extension next year.. Draft a smart cerebral type of MLB who can play chess against some of the top QBs in the NFL.. Someone who can stop the run and get our defenses in the right formations..

 

3. C/G - Feliciano can play either guard or center.. I think you dump Morse’s contract.. very expensive and he’s at risk of being permanently injured and out of the NFL.. We can get out of his contract in 2021 and we should do so.. Take the best interior OL prospect available here.. Draft even more depth later on..

 

(Still need: NT, return man/speed WR, CB, CB, more OL depth)

[1st Ammendment NoMas]

10 minutes ago, Sweats said:

RB, LB and TE....the 2021 draft is deep in all 3, so there's no excuses this time.

I think we need a big body in the middle and go DT early too.  But FA will determine the order. Mine is  LB/DT/TE/CB/RB.

 

 

[GunnerBill]

Pass rusher. Pass rusher. Pass rusher.

 

After that a 1tech DT, a corner #2 and TE #1 are both on the list as is another linebacker, a safety and a speed receiver. A lot will depend on how many of last year's uninspiring crop of FAs they are willing to move on from. Norman was only a 1 year deal, as is Brian Winters and (in reality) Vernon Butler's. Addison and Klein cost money to get out of.... but that will affect how they approach this year's free agency and, critically as a consequence, how they approach the draft.

Edited November 23, 2020 by GunnerBill

[JGMcD2]

4 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

Pass rusher. Pass rusher. Pass rusher.

 

After that a 1tech DT, a corner #2 and TE #1 are both on the list as is another linebacker, a safety and a speed receiver. A lot will depend on how many of last year's uninspiring crop of FAs they are willing to move on from. Wallace was only a 1 year deal, as is Brian Winters and (in reality) Vernon Butler's. Addison and Klein cost money to get out of.... but that will affect how they approach this year's free agency and, critically as a consequence, how they approach the draft.

Wallace wasn’t really a 1 year deal. He was a UDFA, which means he’s a RFA every year until he reaches his the proper amount of service time and the Bills just have to tender him a contract at the minimum threshold to retain him. 

[wvbillsfan]

Right tackle- Can't afford williams.....obviously my assumption

Edge- Everyone we have is thirty plus minus johsnon and epenesa 

Safety- Sneaky need but Hyde isn't getting younger

Linebacker- Not sure how this plays out in the offseason but we have Klein who has basically started all year

[GunnerBill]

Just now, JGMcD2 said:

Wallace wasn’t really a 1 year deal. He was a UDFA, which means he’s a RFA every year until he reaches his the proper amount of service time and the Bills just have to tender him a contract at the minimum threshold to retain him. 

 

Sorry I wrote Wallace when I meant Norman.

[aristocrat]

db, lb, de

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11 minutes ago, BillsRdue said:

I think we need a big body in the middle and go DT early too.  But FA will determine the order. Mine is  LB/DT/TE/CB/RB.

 

 

Don’t forget that Star Lotulelei will be back.. that will be a huge boon to our DL.. but of course we could use another hog to plug into that DL.. Dalvin Tomlinson in free agency would be a solid option.. dump Butler, Jefferson, Addison and Hughes.. draft a DE with that 1st pick and we’re cooking..

[SCBills]

Under the doomsday cap scenario, I think we move on from Morse/Milano & use that money to re-sign Feliciano/Williams. 

 

C/G

LB

WR (Speed is essential to this offense)

 

I'm rolling with Knox next year unless Pitts or Freiermuth are somehow in our range.

 

[PaattMaann]

Pass Rush.

 

O-line. 

 

DBs. 

[DrDawkinstein]

DE

LB

DB

 

Entire draft should be defense.

[MAJBobby]

1 hour ago, MClem06 said:

Mine are LB spot opposite of Milano #1

CB opposite of Trey Day #2 (I acould see us grabbing more than one with our picks)

Best available Run Blocking Offensive Guard/Tackle #3  (some would argue this should be first or second)

 

Never would have thought this time last year that our defensive needs outweigh the offensive needs.  Would be amazing to get a big splash TE in free agency if there are any coming up that position has sucked for us this year. Knox hasn't panned out yet and kroft's consistency is suspect.  

 

Feel free to chime in with your draft top 3 and maybe a few free agent names that will hit the market in your perceived pos. of need.  

DE - Kwity Paye, Michigan

TE - Pat Freiermuth - Penn State

CB - Asante Samuel Jr. Fl State

 

Those would be the targets in the first round based on our current draft position.

 

Second Round

DE - Xavier Thomas - Clemson

TE - Brevin Jordan - MIA

CB - Tyreke Johnson - Ohio St

 

Third Round

DE - Patrick Jones II - Pitt

TE - Jake Ferguson - WI

CB - TJ Carter - Memphis

 

Edited November 23, 2020 by MAJBobby

[Mat68]

I see Rb, Defense, Te as needs not in any order.  I think they could add a first rd player at any level of defense.  Im looking at this from a first rd perspective.  I think Etinne or Harris would be in play late first rd.  Would have good value.  Possibly, the kid from Fl or Ferimuth could be in discussion too.

[frostbitmic]

LB - We just aren't deep enough

NT - We need someone about 6'6" inches tall and just as wide.

ST'er - McBeane tends to like ST players that can't play a regular position or do anything other than play on teams, lets get a 7'0" tall guy who failed at Basketball because he couldn't shoot the ball. Said player could stand on the goal line on hail Mary situations and line up to block FG's and XP's.

[ganesh]

1 hour ago, Brennan Huff said:

Free agency comes first. Have no idea until after that 

we would not be a big participant in FA as we don't have much cap space and we have to sign RT Williams,  possibly allocate cash for Josh Allen and get a replacement for Milano

[DJB]

1 hour ago, GunnerBill said:

Pass rusher. Pass rusher. Pass rusher.

 

After that a 1tech DT, a corner #2 and TE #1 are both on the list as is another linebacker, a safety and a speed receiver. A lot will depend on how many of last year's uninspiring crop of FAs they are willing to move on from. Norman was only a 1 year deal, as is Brian Winters and (in reality) Vernon Butler's. Addison and Klein cost money to get out of.... but that will affect how they approach this year's free agency and, critically as a consequence, how they approach the draft.

 

While I agree we need a true game breaking DE that can take over, I fear because we've invested so heavily this past offseason that we will ignore the position this offseason. 

 

My needs are;

 

A true MLB

1 tech DT

#2 corner

 

We have some depth needs at guard and if we lose Darryl Williams RT shoots to the top of the needs list. 

 

 

[gonzo1105]

TE, LB, DE. I'd say DT but Star will be back to be the 1T, and CB is a need but I mean for more in the slot. Levi, Dane, plus a FA can battle it out next year while you bring along another mid round pick at outside CB.

[DrDawkinstein]

5 minutes ago, DJB said:

 

While I agree we need a true game breaking DE that can take over, I fear because we've invested so heavily this past offseason that we will ignore the position this offseason. 

 

My needs are;

 

A true MLB

1 tech DT

#2 corner

 

We have some depth needs at guard and if we lose Darryl Williams RT shoots to the top of the needs list. 

 

 

 

Murphy is gone as UFA.

 

All the contracts Beane handed out last offseason are cheap and easy to get out of if we decide to replace them (and we should).

 

There is no way Beane can ignore the DE position this offseason.

[jwhit34]

They have needs, the only glaring need is LB if Milano leaves, the others are needs. The way they have put the roster together is they are positioned to take best player available. The caveat I would put on that in rounds 1-3 there are definitely value plays based on their cap hits under a rookie contract:

 

Round 1: The value plays by position are QB, WR, OT, CB, DL (mostly pass rusher though DTs go high too). Bills don't need QB, WR, if they re-sign D. Williams they are good at OT,  so it would be CB or DL

 

Round 2: RBs can be of value, but this is where TE, OG and LB are fertile value ground

 

Round 3: Any of the above that haven't been address, take best player available

 

After round 3 it's best player at any position, stick to your board and pick the best one, probably best athlete with upside. 

 

Even though they will be picking low they should be able to get 3 good players. 

[GoBills808]

In terms of priority-

 

1. DT

2. DE

3. G

4. TE

5. DB

[Ed_Formerly_of_Roch]

2 hours ago, MClem06 said:

Mine are LB spot opposite of Milano #1

CB opposite of Trey Day #2 (I acould see us grabbing more than one with our picks)

Best available Run Blocking Offensive Guard/Tackle #3  (some would argue this should be first or second)

 

Never would have thought this time last year that our defensive needs outweigh the offensive needs.  Would be amazing to get a big splash TE in free agency if there are any coming up that position has sucked for us this year. Knox hasn't panned out yet and kroft's consistency is suspect.  

 

Feel free to chime in with your draft top 3 and maybe a few free agent names that will hit the market in your perceived pos. of need.  

 

Agree with LB and CB.  O line depends on what happens with Williams and Feleciano.  If they were to both come back then the line has their 5 starters, need goes way down.  If anything I'd argue more for a center/guard in case Morse decides he's had enough in one more year or so. You seem to need to use high draft picks on O line if you want the guy to be an instant starter.  Assuming Morse comes back at least for 2021,  you can develop mid range picks into starters in year 2 to 3.

 

I think with the money invested in White, you need a low cost option at #2 CB so would be in favor of drafting one there maybe in 2nd or 3rd.  Probably look for LB late in the first,  should still be someone good at #32.  Could also get a good starting LB in FA too.  I'd almost favor that and draft an Edge late in the 1st round, though not certain how well you can find one that late.  Or even draft Star's replacement for 2022/23.

[Process]

I'm honestly shocked how few people are saying DT. Its the number one need and probably not close, imo. 

 

DT

TE

LB

[SCBills]

2 minutes ago, DrDawkinstein said:

 

Murphy is gone as UFA.

 

All the contracts Beane handed out last offseason are cheap and easy to get out of if we decide to replace them (and we should).

 

There is no way Beane can ignore the DE position this offseason.

 

Hughes & Addison have been good this year.  I'd be surprised if either is cut.

 

We just used a 2nd Round Pick on Epenesa.   

 

I just don't see DE as a huge need next year.

 

Now, the '22 Draft, i'd be scouting early round pass rushers for sure. 

[Brennan Huff]

26 minutes ago, ganesh said:

we would not be a big participant in FA as we don't have much cap space and we have to sign RT Williams,  possibly allocate cash for Josh Allen and get a replacement for Milano

Yes. We really don’t know what we’re going to do

[FeelingOnYouboty]

1. Pat Freiermuth-TE Penn State

2. Chazz Surratt-LB UNC

3. Jordan Smith-DE UAB

[GunnerBill]

8 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

TE, LB, DE. I'd say DT but Star will be back to be the 1T, and CB is a need but I mean for more in the slot. Levi, Dane, plus a FA can battle it out next year while you bring along another mid round pick at outside CB.

 

Star will be back so they don't need a guy to start at the 1tech but they need some depth there. What we have learnt this season so far is that the second best 1 tech on the roster after Star is a guy who was drafted to play 3 tech, weighs under 300 lbs and isn't a very good 1 tech.

[SCBills]

19 minutes ago, Process said:

I'm honestly shocked how few people are saying DT. Its the number one need and probably not close, imo. 

 

DT

TE

LB

 

We already have our starters for next year in Star/Oliver.   Even if we cut Harry, Jefferson and Butler, i'm completely fine drafting DT's in the mid-late rounds.   

 

Enough with the constant high picks on defense.  

 

We have:

 

Jordan Poyer at S

Tre White at CB

Edmunds at MLB

Oliver at DT

Epenesa at DE

 

That's 5 guys who are either recent high picks or recent pay day players.  

 

Figure it out..  I'll lose my mind if we draft a LB, DT and DE in the Top 100.  

 

LB will be a high priority if Milano leaves and with the growing list of TE weapons, drafting another linebacker high (especially when we only really play two of them) makes sense. 

 

DT, draft a rotational guy in the mid-rounds.  DE, start scouting for a high pick in '22.  

 

 

 

Edited November 23, 2020 by SCBills

[TigerJ]

2 hours ago, The Jokeman said:

LB, CB and TE. I'm on a work break so don't have much time but the draft name at TE that I like is Kyle Pitts from Florida. 

Kyle Pitts is likely long gone by the time the Bills pick.  The consensus right now is that the Bills will pick a CB with their first round pick.  I agree they have needs at LB and TE in addition to CB.  I think they need a good edge rusher too.  Hughes and Addison are not going to last forever.  Epenesa may develop as an all around defensive end, but he'll never be the athletic edge rusher Buffalo needs.

[Jay_Fixit]

BPA

BPA

BPA

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29 minutes ago, Process said:

I'm honestly shocked how few people are saying DT. Its the number one need and probably not close, imo. 

 

DT

TE

LB

Well.. you have to figure that Star will be back.. that helps a lot.. but to be honest, I’d like to see another big fat NT to plug in next to him.. People forget that Pat Williams, Sam Adams and Ted Washington did get a fair amount of pass rush.. sometimes 3 or 4 sacks a year... that’s a lot better than what Ed Oliver has done.. DTs that post 10 sacks a year or more are unicorns.. gimme another hog to plug in next to Star and watch our run defense go into the top 5.. Draft a DE RD1 and see if Hughes is willing to take a 50% pay cut.. 

[Process]

Between Jackson, Wallace and Norman I think we have a solid #2 CB in there somewhere. We might have Gaines next year as well. Injuries have been the issue this year but I think on paper we are okay. 

 

I think in the next couple years we should look to replace Hyde with a young , stud safety. 

Edited November 23, 2020 by Process

[PaattMaann]

16 minutes ago, Victory Formation said:

Well.. you have to figure that Star will be back.. that helps a lot.. but to be honest, I’d like to see another big fat NT to plug in next to him.. People forget that Pat Williams, Sam Adams and Ted Washington did get a fair amount of pass rush.. sometimes 3 or 4 sacks a year... that’s a lot better than what Ed Oliver has done.. DTs that post 10 sacks a year or more are unicorns.. gimme another hog to plug in next to Star and watch our run defense go into the top 5.. Draft a DE RD1 and see if Hughes is willing to take a 50% pay cut.. 

 

thats not what this defensive scheme calls for, and that aint changing anytime soon.

 

Now drafting a big fat NT to play behind Star/take over for him, im all about and think that is a very real need. But we wont see them next to each other very often, Maybe goal line situation or something. 

[ALLEN1QB]

RB, DL, CB

[LeGOATski]

47 minutes ago, Jay_Fixit said:

BPA

BPA

BPA

We are in desperate need of BPA depth.

[ILBillsfan]

DE - Bills really need an impact DE on the edge

 

TE - Kroft is a decent stop gap but doesn't really threaten a team, as deep as this years TE class the Bills could really land a good one 

 

DL (1 tech)- was torn between G or a 1 Tech DL as this is more of a hole right now