BeastMode54 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 I'm curious who people on this board think would be the best player to take at 27? From all the mocks I've seen, these are the guys who have been mocked to us most frequently. Just curious what everyone's thoughts are on these guys. Jordan Addison WR Jaylin Hyatt WR Rashee Rice WR Bijan Robinson RB Cyrus O'Torrence OG Antonio Johnson S Cody Mauch OT 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeaneBandit Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 (edited) Hyatt and Robinson would be my top 2 from that list. Either one would provide a dimension to our offense that is sorely needed. Oh, and to sooth the RB hate club, we signed Seamalu sp. or Dalton Risner to play guard in free agency. Feel better? Edited March 2, 2023 by TheBeaneBandit 3 1 1 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Need to build the OL. Best OL available to us is where I would go. The draft board never goes as predicted. Some players stock will fall/rise like it does every draft. There will probably be players available at 27 who weren't expected to be there. 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 (edited) Personally, I'd put Darnell Wright up there. A dominant RT Edited March 2, 2023 by Solomon Grundy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Just a bad list 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeaneBandit Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, NewEra said: Just a bad list I stand by my two pics being great additions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 (edited) Addison or Torrence for me. Addison is the perfect WR2 for our Offense, and he has WR1 potential down the line. Torrence is just a monster. Yea, he's only a Guard. Won't ever play Tackle. Isn't a Center. Do. Not. Care. Drafting him brings the hope that he will lock down his Guard spot with top tier play for a decade. If we address Guard and WR in Free Agency, then I'd be ok taking a swing on Bijan Robinson. Edited March 2, 2023 by SCBills 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 (edited) 22 minutes ago, NewEra said: Just a bad list Just a bad class. EDIT: from that list it is Addison. But he won't be there. Edited March 2, 2023 by GunnerBill 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMDman Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Torrence, plug and play RG 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEBills Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Addison would be the pick but he will be gone by then The best option after that would be to trade down. If not, Darnell Wright from Tennessee 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whorlnut Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 You left out John Michael Schmitz. I think he will be in heavy consideration based on his versatility and experience. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ya Digg? Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 47 minutes ago, Gregg said: Need to build the OL. Best OL available to us is where I would go. The draft board never goes as predicted. Some players stock will fall/rise like it does every draft. There will probably be players available at 27 who weren't expected to be there. Can't go in with just this mentality. Would be great if it worked out and the best player at the time is a lineman, but you can't say 2 months from the draft it can only be a lineman. 1 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Brown Eye Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 DT Jalen Carter 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 I’d like to see a pre-draft trade up for a player like we did with cordy glenn. The pickings are slim at the end of the 1st and all the super bowl contenders know who each other is targeting and all end up scrambling for the same players that make it that far like McDuffie last year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 (edited) Some well-respected mocks also have us taking WR's Quentin Johnston or Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Edited March 2, 2023 by chongli 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Torrence, imo isn’t a first round pick. He’s also too big. Guys that big usually have trouble controlling their weight. I want no part of the guy. Not to mention he’s a bad scheme fit. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chongli Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Your Brown Eye said: DT Jalen Carter It's unlikely he falls one bit, but some initially said yesterday he wouldn't be drafted until the 2nd round after the news broke. If that is the case Buffalo should grab him at 27. Beane is done drafting choir boys. A new era has begun: build-a-bully. McD's D will now have an edge. Anything is on the table to turn the team around. KC rebuilt their OL and WR corps immediately; so will Buffalo. Edited March 2, 2023 by chongli 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 1 hour ago, BeastMode54 said: I'm curious who people on this board think would be the best player to take at 27? From all the mocks I've seen, these are the guys who have been mocked to us most frequently. Just curious what everyone's thoughts are on these guys. Jordan Addison WR Jaylin Hyatt WR Rashee Rice WR Bijan Robinson RB Cyrus O'Torrence OG Antonio Johnson S Cody Mauch OT Give me any of those 5. Doubtful Addison or Robinson fall to us. Mauch is an early 2nd round guy. Sorry, I'm not picking Defense in the first 3 rounds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeastMode54 Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 1 hour ago, NewEra said: Just a bad list so what's you wish list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 43 minutes ago, whorlnut said: You left out John Michael Schmitz. I think he will be in heavy consideration based on his versatility and experience. Jingleheimer! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 It seems to me like there's not a ton of elite talent. But there's a lot of guys that can good, maybe not great. With that said, I'd really like to see a trade down from 27 to get 4 guys in the first 3 rounds who can make this team better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nephilim17 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 (edited) 23 minutes ago, chongli said: Some well-respected mocks also have us taking WR's Quentin Johnston or Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Strong hands, 6' 4" and 4.4 speed... I don't Johnston he drops to us. This list shows many pundits think he's going a LOT higher than 27. We have limited resources but for this guy I'd be open to a trade up. https://www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com/players/2023/quentin-johnston Edited March 2, 2023 by Nephilim17 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 My wish list of realistic guys imo are: WR : Jalin Hyatt WR: Zay Flowers OG: Cody Mauch OG: Steven Avila OG/OC: John Schmitz TE: Michael Meyer TE: Dalton Kincaid ( might not be there) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Here’s my criteria for the Bills Top Pick: Someone who’s going to start and be on the field for virtually every down…period. I’m done with rotational First Round Draft Picks. Their impact is entirely too limited for the level of improvement the Bills are going to need in 2023. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBoots8 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 The best “pick” is likely to trade back a little bit so we can get a few extra selections. In a trade-back scenario, I’m looking at Steve Avila or John Michael-Schmitz in the early to mid 2nd round. Avila has experience at G and C, which is very much in the mold of what our staff likes. JMS is a beast and would be a great addition to the line - having him at G now to take over next year at C would be fine as I don’t think we bring Morse back once his contract ends. From there? Your guess is as good as mine. I think Rice is a day 2 pick personally but not sure he’s there at 59. I also don’t think he’s as valuable as either of the above options to be taken ahead of them. He *might* be at 59, the other two (barring a garbage combine) will definitely *not* be there at 59. If we are trading back I think it’s for one of these guys. I’m not sure how I feel about Tank Dell from Houston. He’s a day 2 guy I think who may also be an option at 59. I feel like he’s a guy who SHOULD be taken way earlier than some of his counterparts but his name isn’t coming across as many headlines. Lots of love for Hyatt and Rice lately while, to me, Dell is as good as they are. He’s a weapon for sure. I also like Josh Downs a lot but he’s 100% a slot guy and we have more than enough of them. Great player, bad fit. Voorhis would be a good G to add day 3. He was initially a 5th round projection, I doubt he makes it past the 4th. Could work himself into the late 3rd with an outstanding combine I think. Back to round 1… I think if someone like Zay Flowers falls you have to really consider him before taking calls to move back. Paris Johnson and Skoronski go here as well but I can’t imagine either of them not being at top-20 pick. Hyatt is interesting but there’s a lot of hype moving him up the boards and I’m not sure he’s worth pick 27 (don’t hate me, I know it’s a bad take) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, KingBoots8 said: Back to round 1… I think if someone like Zay Flowers falls you have to really consider him before taking calls to move back. Paris Johnson and Skoronski go here as well but I can’t imagine either of them not being at top-20 pick. Hyatt is interesting but there’s a lot of hype moving him up the boards and I’m not sure he’s worth pick 27 (don’t hate me, I know it’s a bad take) If Johnson or Skoronski are there it is run to the podium time. I don't believe either will be. I don't think either Flowers or Hyatt are really first round talents in most draft classes. But in this class? I can definitely see a route to them both going late day 1. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, KingBoots8 said: The best “pick” is likely to trade back a little bit so we can get a few extra selections. In a trade-back scenario, I’m looking at Steve Avila or John Michael-Schmitz in the early to mid 2nd round. Avila has experience at G and C, which is very much in the mold of what our staff likes. JMS is a beast and would be a great addition to the line - having him at G now to take over next year at C would be fine as I don’t think we bring Morse back once his contract ends. From there? Your guess is as good as mine. I think Rice is a day 2 pick personally but not sure he’s there at 59. I also don’t think he’s as valuable as either of the above options to be taken ahead of them. He *might* be at 59, the other two (barring a garbage combine) will definitely *not* be there at 59. If we are trading back I think it’s for one of these guys. I’m not sure how I feel about Tank Dell from Houston. He’s a day 2 guy I think who may also be an option at 59. I feel like he’s a guy who SHOULD be taken way earlier than some of his counterparts but his name isn’t coming across as many headlines. Lots of love for Hyatt and Rice lately while, to me, Dell is as good as they are. He’s a weapon for sure. I also like Josh Downs a lot but he’s 100% a slot guy and we have more than enough of them. Great player, bad fit. Voorhis would be a good G to add day 3. He was initially a 5th round projection, I doubt he makes it past the 4th. Could work himself into the late 3rd with an outstanding combine I think. Back to round 1… I think if someone like Zay Flowers falls you have to really consider him before taking calls to move back. Paris Johnson and Skoronski go here as well but I can’t imagine either of them not being at top-20 pick. Hyatt is interesting but there’s a lot of hype moving him up the boards and I’m not sure he’s worth pick 27 (don’t hate me, I know it’s a bad take) Rice from SMU needs a huge combine. He was awful at the Senior Bowl. Couldn’t separate from DBs and he’s not a huge WR who can win contested. I was disappointed as I usually love SMU WRs but I would pass on him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 4 minutes ago, KingBoots8 said: Voorhis would be a good G to add day 3. He was initially a 5th round projection, I doubt he makes it past the 4th. Could work himself into the late 3rd with an outstanding combine I think. I'm higher on Vorhees than most. I have a 2nd round grade on him. He isn't my first choice at #59.... but there is a scenario where I'd consider him at that spot. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeaneBandit Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 26 minutes ago, Nephilim17 said: Strong hands, 6' 4" and 4.4 speed... I don't Johnston he drops to us. This list shows many pundits think he's going a LOT higher than 27. We have limited resources but for this guy I'd be open to a trade up. https://www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com/players/2023/quentin-johnston Dude is stiff as a board. Let someone else overdraft him and slide someone else down our way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 1 minute ago, gonzo1105 said: Rice from SMU needs a huge combine. He was awful at the Senior Bowl. Couldn’t separate from DBs and he’s not a huge WR who can win contested. I was disappointed as I usually love SMU WRs but I would pass on him Yea he did have a poor senior bowl week (not just game). I was surprised. I still quite like his film and you have to be careful how much weight you put on all star games. I have moved him down though. I had him as a mid 2nd round grade who could easily sneak into the end of the 1st and his tape made him look a fit for the Bills schematically. I've got a 2nd/3rd borderline on him now. I think the combine actually matters for him. If he tests well I think teams will forgive the senior bowl a bit. If he tests disappointingly he could slip out of the 2nd round and possible even out of day 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 3 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Yea he did have a poor senior bowl week (not just game). I was surprised. I still quite like his film and you have to be careful how much weight you put on all star games. I have moved him down though. I had him as a mid 2nd round grade who could easily sneak into the end of the 1st and his tape made him look a fit for the Bills schematically. I've got a 2nd/3rd borderline on him now. I think the combine actually matters for him. If he tests well I think teams will forgive the senior bowl a bit. If he tests disappointingly he could slip out of the 2nd round and possible even out of day 2. I think he’s very similar at least arc wise to David Bell. He was highly thought of in the media, big production , then flopped in all of the stuff and ended up a 4th rounder. I think Rice, if he doesn’t run well, will end up in round 4 or 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 2 hours ago, BeastMode54 said: Cyrus O'Torrence OG Its actually O'Cyrus Torrence, but Cyrus O'Torrence sounds like an Irish mobster character you would find on Peaky Blinders! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 They’ll be a bust if they need any developmental time whatsoever soooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 40 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: I'm higher on Vorhees than most. I have a 2nd round grade on him. He isn't my first choice at #59.... but there is a scenario where I'd consider him at that spot. I saw him on the ground a lot, which is one of those red flags for O-line play. But I like him. He isn't my favorite. Looking forward to his drills this week. I like Avila, and I would love Torrence in round 2, though he doesn't get there. I also like guys like Steen to move inside. Jaxson Kirkland is pretty interesting to me as well. Cody Mauch looks like the kind of guy they look for and I think he will test well. I really like Nick Broeker, not sure if he is a day starter, but I like his game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, MrEpsYtown said: I saw him on the ground a lot, which is one of those red flags for O-line play. But I like him. He isn't my favorite. Looking forward to his drills this week. I like Avila, and I would love Torrence in round 2, though he doesn't get there. I also like guys like Steen to move inside. Jaxson Kirkland is pretty interesting to me as well. Cody Mauch looks like the kind of guy they look for and I think he will test well. I really like Nick Broeker, not sure if he is a day starter, but I like his game. I just love Vorhees anchor in pass pro. When he sets his feet to pass protect, he has that wingspan, he mirrors pass rushers really well.... he is just a hard dude to get by. To me as pass protectors Vorhees is ahead of Torrence and I think he is clearly ahead too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigvinny Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 OT Paris Johnson Jr. from Ohio State. Almost Every mock I have done he is at 27. I have seen him rated as high as number 7 overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 I’m starting to think Bijan Robinson could be a great pick if he is there at #27. Special talent. I see the Saquan Barkley comparison. He’s a 3 down back who can catch and run crisp routes and is a great blocker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeFrommStateFarm Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Van Ness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 For me Jalin Hyatt is the obvious selection if he's still there. I see the same criticisms about him that I remember seeing about DK Metcalf - he plays in a college offense and runs a limited route tree. I'm not making a 1:1 comparison to Metcalf but my point is analysts overthink this stuff. I see a player that runs really fast, tracks the ball, has great hands, and plays with a high level of competitiveness. The rest can be figured out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 3 hours ago, BeastMode54 said: so what's you wish list? I’ll make sure to make my own lamp post. I wouldn’t want to waste it in this thread 😘 4 hours ago, GunnerBill said: Just a bad class. EDIT: from that list it is Addison. But he won't be there. Agreed, but there should be more options @ WR than addison, rice and Hyatt. Flowers, jsn should be included. Mauch the only OR? No wright? O’Torrance as the only og? just a weird list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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