John from Riverside Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) We have put a huge amount of draft resources into our defense of line over recent years We paid Von Miller that huge contract Groot has been excellent I am wondering how this board will feel if another highly rated pass rusher is on the board in the first round of the draft and they end up taking them over a pass protector or a wide receiver I’m not endorsing it I’m just saying that it’s possible if they go best player available and given the fact that Von Miller is coming back off of an ACL injury and we don’t know how long it’s going to be before he can actually play Jerry Hughes signed a contract with another team, the Texans I believe but he’s getting on an age. I wonder if they were lease him for cap Considerations if fans would like to have him back rather than using a first round pick on a pass rusher Edited January 12, 2023 by John from Riverside 1 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 If they do that, they need to be right. Otherwise it’s fair to criticize them. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsGospel2014 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I think that would be a mistake, Allen has been literally running for his life most games and this OL needs a boost in a major way. 7 25 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
947 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 There won't be a pass rusher rated highly enough for Beane to do that available at pick 32. If a really highly rated one did somehow drop that far, it'd be due to some medical or off-field concern & I don't see Beane doing that either. Either way, I'd hate it. Fix the OL. 4 8 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, 947 said: There won't be a pass rusher rated highly enough for Beane to do that available at pick 32. If a really highly rated one did somehow drop that far, it'd be due to some medical or off-field concern & I don't see Beane doing that either. Either way, I'd hate it. Fix the OL. where did we pick up groot end of the first? Not endorsing it offensive line is my pick as well just trying to gauge what are management actually thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dma0034 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Absolutely not for next year. This draft should be about O-Line and a 2nd WR. If the Bills can get these right they can do what made the Pats successful and focus their drafts on defense while the QB carries the Offense with some weapons everywhere. 1 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 12, 2023 Author Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, dma0034 said: Absolutely not for next year. This draft should be about O-Line and a 2nd WR. If the Bills can get these right they can do what made the Pats successful and focus their drafts on defense while the QB carries the Offense with some weapons everywhere. There is also a possibility that we can find a Benford type player pass rusher later in the draft maybe someone from a small school or had a down year We found Kingsley and from what little we’ve seen in the kid he looks phenomenal Edited January 12, 2023 by John from Riverside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Nothing more frustrating than watching opposing QB’s literally surveying the field like they’re in the Matrix slo-mo where time is of no concern…when that happens on a particular drive I admit I could be talked into pouring even more resources into the D-line as OP suggests…🫣. But of course I would love a splash at WR as well…🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills404 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 If they resign Shaq (which they should) I think the pass rush will be good enough until Von gets back. I just hope to god this is the off-season they finally prioritize the OL. 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 As far as I'm concerned, it's BPA or trade back 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Take the best player available within reason. But a 1st round offensive player would be a breath of fresh air for sure. Can't go defense 1st every draft, can we? (Outside of taking Josh Allen, obviously). 3 minutes ago, gobills404 said: If they resign Shaq (which they should) I think the pass rush will be good enough until Von gets back. I just hope to god this is the off-season they finally prioritize the OL. Yeah, Shaq seems to thrive here. I'd re-sign him too, as long as he will be reasonably priced, which I imagine he will be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 We should be in a great position for a top IOL prospect. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, MJS said: Take the best player available within reason. But a 1st round offensive player would be a breath of fresh air for sure. Can't go defense 1st every draft, can we? (Outside of taking Josh Allen, obviously). Yeah, Shaq seems to thrive here. I'd re-sign him too, as long as he will be reasonably priced, which I imagine he will be. Funny enough they still drafted a defensive player in the first round even in Josh's year (Tremaine Edmunds). Also I agree on keeping Shaq as long as it's reasonable. He seems like a rather affordable role player on the end and I can't imagine he will be asking for anything close to his Dolphins contract. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airseven Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 They need to build around Allen. They need to draft all offense - 3 OL, WR, RB, TE. Period. Use free agency to add a few bargain deals on defense. And franchise tag Edmunds. What’ll actually move the needle for this team is investing around the best player. 7 1 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Just now, Airseven said: They need to build around Allen. They need to draft all offense - 3 OL, WR, RB, TE. Period. Use free agency to add a few bargain deals on defense. And franchise tag Edmunds. What’ll actually move the needle for this team is investing around the best player. Going into a draft planning to draft only on one side of the ball is not smart. What if you get to your pick and there are no offensive players there worth the value? And what if you trade back and get to your next pick and it is the same? You have to follow your draft board. Besides, the Bills need depth on defense as well. Draft the best player available on your board. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcash Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 I wish we would sign somebody off the street that is in shape that could give us some juice. We need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeaneBandit Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 While it's early, OL doesn't seem to be lining up value wise late 1st round. May have to spend I free agency there and maybe score Allen another weapon with that pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 DL is not our biggest need....but sure is Beane's favorite want, based on previous drafts and free agent signings. without von, they look ordinary, so i guess it's possible. bills are already over the cap in 2023.....so upgrades will primarily come thru the draft IOL, #2 WR, DB are biggest needs may need to replace poyer, edmunds, singletary, saffold 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 36 minutes ago, BuffaloBillsGospel2014 said: I think that would be a mistake, Allen has been literally running for his life most games and this OL needs a boost in a major way. I swear to God if we go defense again in the early rounds in lue of OL/WR, I'll lose my S#!+. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 Hit on another Rousseau and I’ll never criticize them going after pass rushers early. They better be right though. Fanbase justifiably has zero patience for another rotational DE like Epenesa and Basham early while we ask Allen to do everything. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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