Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 https://www.nfl.com/draft/tracker/teams?team=BUF&year=2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Round 6 is for skill positions apparently. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victory Formation Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Please add a poll. A B C D F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 @LeGOATski has my favorite comment: "we're adopting trees" Just now, Victory Formation said: Please add a poll. A B C D F Wilco! 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 I still wish they addressed the corner position more. Would have taken one in rounds 1 or 2. 2 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brand J Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 C+, majority developmental guys, rotational players, and depth. Picking at the end of each round doesn’t help, but of course the grade can change if we eventually get multiple starters. 3 1 3 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 C+ Don't love double dipping at DE and OT and not addressing another needs like WR CB and DT until the later rounds. At the end of the day we added to the lines, which is never a bad thing, so I don't hate it. But between FA and the draft, the Chiefs, Browns, Dolphins, Jets and Patriots all made moves that will make them significantly better in 2021. The Bills did not. This year was about trenches, next year we will really need to add some playmakers on offense and in the secondary. 6 1 1 4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 Overall my impression of this offseason in general, not just the draft: Beane to DL and DL coach: "You guys had better light your fires and get after the QB, or you're outta here and we'll play someone who will Beane to OL and OL coach: "Pass protect ain't enough, we better have holes, BIG holes for our backs or you're outta here and we'll find someone who will Beane to WR not named Diggs, Sanders, Beasley, and Davis: "Grind n get'r done, or you're gone! Beane to KR/PR candidates: "Steel sharpens steel. Prepare to be sharpened! Compete!" Beane to RB room: "Yeah, We're Good!" 11 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 As of now Shakur brown CB of Michigan st is undrafted. He seemed to be ranked late 3rd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 (edited) Overall B+ Really like the pass rushers. Don’t like that they did not come away with a 1-tech DT and added two swing tackles. l would have preferred a true center to replace an overpaid and average Morse in 2022. Knox had better develop because they did nothing to address TE. Rousseau - A. I might have gone Tryon but I have no issue with this selection. If Etienne was still on the board I take the dynamic RB, but I’ve been asking for a boost to the pass rush for a few years. Basham - A. I have no problem doubling down on DE. This kid is non-stop and will be a terror next to Oliver rushing from the inside in the nickel D Brown - B. Little help for 2021 but I understand the move. Dawkins and Williams will look very expensive when they have to sign Allen and Edmunds and neither of our tackles are elite. Taking a chance on this kid’s athleticism makes sense. Doyle - D. This pick makes no sense. They barely have a need for swing tackle now, let alone two. The greater need was a 1-tech DT. A move up for a big guy makes more sense here. Stevenson - A. I advocated for a return guy predraft but that was before the brought back McKenzie. Either way this guy has speed and should be the 6th WR. It will be a battle between McKenzie and Hodgins for the 5th WR spot. Hamlin - B. Again fills a need that I wanted predraft for backup safety and special teams. Nice length. Solid pick. Wildgoose - C - pencil him in for the PS now. There is no room in the defensive backfield. Tweener not fast enough for outside, but could develop as an option behind Taron Johnson. Anderson - B. Gave him a B because he looks like Incognito and might be a developmental center. No chance he makes the roster but a PS center project in round 7 is fine. Edited May 1, 2021 by Ethan in Portland 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Huh? They needed a swing OT. Nsekhe is gone. I do think they could have traded down and gotten Doyle but that's speculation. I agree on NT but Tonga can be signed as an UDFA. And after Pitts there were no TEs worth taking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 I like this draft because I see the intelligence of everything McBeane do. They're confident and competent. They're fearless. They know what they want. They know they aren't going to solve every problem in three days. They know there are more players to acquire. And they know how to coach and fit guys into their scheme. They clearly want big and tougher linemen on offense, big and quick guys on defense. I'm down with that. Competition? There's going to be some incredible competition on the lines this summer. Nice draft. 25 11 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 For whatever reason this year’s class seems like the most forgettable Bills draft I can remember. I sure hope I’m wrong. 4 3 5 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Overall my impression of this offseason in general, not just the draft: Beane to DL and DL coach: "You guys had better light your fires and get after the QB, or you're outta here and we'll play someone who will Beane to OL and OL coach: "Pass protect ain't enough, we better have holes, BIG holes for our backs or you're outta here and we'll find someone who will Beane to WR not named Diggs, Sanders, Beasley, and Davis: "Grind n get'r done, or you're gone! Beane to KR/PR candidates: "Steel sharpens steel. Prepare to be sharpened! Compete!" Beane to RB room: "Yeah, We're Good!" I think probably the best assessment I’ve read on here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Best draft of my lifetime. They had a clear, sane strategy that makes perfect sense in today’s NFL where (i) you’ve got a franchise QB about to take up a big chunk of the cap; (ii) you need depth at premium positions (everyone does); and (iii) you did sober self-scouting to realize you weren’t affecting the passing game enough to beat your biggest obstacle to the Lombardi. Super impressed with a well-executed PLAN. This draft was the product of a clear strategic plan and I’ve literally been waiting decades to say that about this team’s draft. 35 1 2 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostbitmic Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 The Bills were in new territory this year. Over the last twenty years we've sucked the majority of those years and had the benefit of drafting early. Now we have a good enough roster that we went, what, 13-3 last year ... not a lot of room for starters this year, but in a year or two, we may have a few from this draft. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Overall my impression of this offseason in general, not just the draft: Beane to DL and DL coach: "You guys had better light your fires and get after the QB, or you're outta here and we'll play someone who will Beane to OL and OL coach: "Pass protect ain't enough, we better have holes, BIG holes for our backs or you're outta here and we'll find someone who will Beane to WR not named Diggs, Sanders, Beasley, and Davis: "Grind n get'r done, or you're gone! Beane to KR/PR candidates: "Steel sharpens steel. Prepare to be sharpened! Compete!" Beane to RB room: "Yeah, We're Good!" Beane to McD:”The roster is good enough to win the SB. Get out coached in the playoffs again and you are gone” 3 1 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: For whatever reason this year’s class seems like the most forgettable Bills draft I can remember. I sure hope I’m wrong. Big linemen aren't sexy picks, usually 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Process Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, Process said: C+ Don't love double dipping at DE and OT and not addressing another needs like WR CB and DT until the later rounds. At the end of the day we added to the lines, which is never a bad thing, so I don't hate it. But between FA and the draft, the Chiefs, Browns, Dolphins, Jets and Patriots all made moves that will make them significantly better in 2021. The Bills did not. This year was about trenches, next year we will really need to add some playmakers on offense and in the secondary. I should add, singing Sherman and/or trading for Ertz would make me feel better about what they did in the draft. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 Just now, Ethan in Portland said: Beane to McD:”The roster is good enough to win the SB. Get out coached in the playoffs again and you are gone” That's above his paygrade. 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: For whatever reason this year’s class seems like the most forgettable Bills draft I can remember. I sure hope I’m wrong. You will be. The pass rushers look good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InEnemyTerritory Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 All the smart guys seem to like it. I don't see the point in drafting two swing tackles but I'm fine with it otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Tough Draft to immediately analyze (as if any are). I think it was a very sound, strong Draft... Made us bigger, more talented and deeper across the lines, took a speed WR/KR/PR and some secondary depth. Where the fan frustration can come in is that KC, CLE and all our Division Rivals seem to have gotten noticeably better. We have basically the same team, which continuity can be a huge positive, and while deeper - the Draft doesn’t address the fact that KC and Cleveland have more top end talent than us. We also need to hope the running game woes can be fixed in-house as the only changes are the additions of Breida and Tackle depth. I wouldn’t be shocked to see another big move between now and the start of the season. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Not an exciting draft, but we had no big needs. Hopefully all solid picks that will be able to make the team and contribute soon. I do like the two DE we got, and I think both will add depth this season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: For whatever reason this year’s class seems like the most forgettable Bills draft I can remember. I sure hope I’m wrong. Lol I kinda agree. I wasn’t even very interested other than to see who we got. I think picking 30 sucks a lot of life out of it. Also sucks a lot of excitement out of the draft when you basically have your top 10 players and are not trying to get a game changing franchise player. We’ve picked top 12 or so for so many years we get better prospects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Just now, SCBills said: Tough Draft to immediately analyze (as if any are). I think it was a very sound, strong Draft... Made us bigger, more talented and deeper across the lines, took a speed WR/KR/PR and some secondary depth. Where the fan frustration can come in is that KC, CLE and all our Division Rivals seem to have gotten noticeably better. We have basically the same team, which continuity can be a huge positive, and while deeper - the Draft doesn’t address the fact that KC and Cleveland have more top end talent than us. We also need to hope the running game woes can be fixed in-house as the only changes are the additions of Breida and Tackle depth. I wouldn’t be shocked to see another big move between now and the start of the season. I don’t see how anyone can say we’re the same team now that we’ve added two seriously talented lively young thoroughbreds to our d line. That was the missing link last year. For one thing I expect about 5-10 more forced fumbles this season which by itself can add a win or three to your record. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideNine Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 (edited) Solid "B". Felt the second DE pick was a luxury pick where we needed to shore up the interior trenches - particularly NT. Was too early for any of the NTs available, but thought Beane would address DB there and free up a pick at the end of the 3rd for NT before the run on them throughout the 4th. Wanted us to pickup one of the quality C/G prospects that were available this draft. One of the best and deepest classes I have seen and we whiffed there so we have no plan "B" for Morse other than Mongo who I don't think is the long-term solution. So not unhappy with the quality of the prospects - just did not address the glaring holes I feel this team has up the middle. Edited May 1, 2021 by WideNine 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Just now, Ethan in Portland said: You will be. The pass rushers look good. I sure hope so. What I didn’t understand was selecting two DEs and then two OTs. For whatever reason it looks like they picked the same guys twice as if they said ‘we need a do over’ after each one. Again....a really odd draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Just now, Coach Tuesday said: I don’t see how anyone can say we’re the same team now that we’ve added two seriously talented lively young thoroughbreds to our d line. That was the missing link last year. For one thing I expect about 5-10 more forced fumbles this season which by itself can add a win or three to your record. I really have grown to like the two DE picks, along with adding Obada. Truly, I think we could see a dominant defense again next year... That being said, Front 7 is the one area I need to see it to believe it from this Front Office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjv Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 This Draft clearly stated that McDermott and Beane believe we are not good enough in the trenches to get us to the Super Bowl. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 15 minutes ago, BillsFan130 said: I still wish they addressed the corner position more. Would have taken one in rounds 1 or 2. I think it is, "in Dane Jackson we trust." The early picks show this, not as much of a need as the national prognosticators think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan130 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Just now, CSBill said: I think it is, "in Dane Jackson we trust." The early picks show this, not as much of a need as the national prognosticators think. I ultimately think that's what it is as well. I think Beane is going into the season hoping Dane takes over CB2, but if he doesn't, then has Levi as insurance. I don't agree with that strategy... lol. But I do think that's what Beane is thinking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Now that the dust has settled it’s also clear they’re definitely counting on the return of Star to clog up the middle and keep O Linemen off of Edmunds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 6 minutes ago, Process said: But between FA and the draft, the Chiefs, Browns, Dolphins, Jets and Patriots all made moves that will make them significantly better in 2021. The Bills did not. . I realized yesterday, as I do every draft, that I was getting sucked into this way of thinking. Every team evaluates the talent, and they all draft their share of it. They all pick from more or less the same lists of players rated more or less the same. I'm certain that no good team got significantly better than the Bills. The bad teams get better because they can go into the fourth or maybe fifth round and draft starters. Teams with as much talent as the Bills have can't draft starters like that. Give this draft three years. I think you'll give it a better grade. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InEnemyTerritory Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said: Now that the dust has settled it’s also clear they’re definitely counting on the return of Star to clog up the middle and keep O Linemen off of Edmunds. I have to agree. I just hope they aren't doing the same thing with Ford. They were manhandled on the interior in the AFCCG, they couldn't run block all year... and they didn't do anything to fix it in the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBean Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 We needed to add offensive playmakers. We didn’t. That’s what will beat KC. The fact Dawson Knox and Singletary will start next year makes me puke. Draft could end up being a home run if Greg and Boogie make an impact in their rookie years. 1 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shortchaz Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Interesting draft. Beane et al. are trying something that has the risk of looking really dumb or clever in 3 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 19 minutes ago, Process said: C+ Don't love double dipping at DE and OT and not addressing another needs like WR CB and DT until the later rounds. At the end of the day we added to the lines, which is never a bad thing, so I don't hate it. But between FA and the draft, the Chiefs, Browns, Dolphins, Jets and Patriots all made moves that will make them significantly better in 2021. The Bills did not. This year was about trenches, next year we will really need to add some playmakers on offense and in the secondary. They added Sanders and Breida to an already great offense. They have their starting OL set already and they can get working on cohesion. There wasn't a TE worth taking after Pitts and maybe Friermuth. And the best RBs were gone before even their first pick (not that I'd have wanted them to use a first one one of them). And sure those teams (minus the Chefs) may have improved themselves but not enough to surpass the Bills. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 Just now, InEnemyTerritory said: I have to agree. I just hope they aren't doing the same thing with Ford. They were manhandled on the interior in the AFCCG, they couldn't run block all year... and they didn't do anything to fix it in the draft. That’s why the two Tackles surprised me. They just locked in their starting Tackles and these two super tall kids are NOT moving to Guard. I’m not the least bit sold on the interior of our line. So the most interesting kid to me is the late round Guard from Texas Tech. He played a ton of games in college but yet was still in the green room on the final day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 C+ for me... Not feeling the Rousseau pick, and the fact that we didn’t add a 1T DT...also thought we should’ve taken a chance on G Tre Smith in the 6th round...other than that, decent draft... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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