Draft Prospect Interviews with Bills - Post 'em here

[Yantha]

 

WRs:  4

DEs:  3

CBs:  3

TEs:  3

RB:  1

S:  1

 

Curiously, no O-linemen in this list.

 

And here is an "all combine interview" mock (except the last two picks - no players on this list left.....)

 

 

 

LB:  2

 

 

[Allen2Moulds]

On 3/7/2023 at 11:13 AM, Yantha said:

 

WRs:  4

DEs:  3

CBs:  3

TEs:  3

RB:  1

S:  1

 

Curiously, no O-linemen in this list.

 

And here is an "all combine interview" mock (except the last two picks - no players on this list left.....)

 

 

 

LB:  2

 

 

I only know of the Guard an RB, but love the overall positions targeted.

[The Jokeman]

We had a formal meeting with RB Tyjae Spears from Tulane, https://sports.yahoo.com/2023-nfl-combine-bills-had-104511475.html?src=rss

We also talked to Bryan Bresee  https://billswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/08/buffalo-bills-bryan-bresee-2023-nfl-combine-draft/

 

Edited March 8, 2023 by The Jokeman

[LEBills]

Dee Winters TCU LB also said he met with Bills at the senior bowl

 

https://buffalowdown.com/2023/02/17/nfl-draft-dee-winters-buffalo-bills-senior-bowl/amp/

 

Steve Avila G TCU, Justin Ford CB Montana, Keidron Smith CB Kentucky, and Mikel Jones LB Cuse all also were reported to have meetings:

https://nfltraderumors.co/2023-nfl-draft-visit-tracker/

Edited March 8, 2023 by LEBills

[Yantha]

Happy to see Avila on that list.

[Johnny Hammersticks]

Ji’Aiyr Brown is such an intriguing prospect, but I’m not sure his style fits this defense.  Not known to have great instincts in coverage.  More of an in the box thumper.

[whorlnut]

On 3/7/2023 at 11:13 AM, Yantha said:

 

WRs:  4

DEs:  3

CBs:  3

TEs:  3

RB:  1

S:  1

 

Curiously, no O-linemen in this list.

 

And here is an "all combine interview" mock (except the last two picks - no players on this list left.....)

 

 

 

LB:  2

 

 

I would LOVE this draft. Robinson is a top 5 talent, Jayden Reed is gonna be a really good receiver, and Brown hits like a truck. Vorhees would be a great value late and will only be there due to injury. 

[RyanC883]

would like OL meetings, but perhaps there is a FA plan for it.  

[Ayjent]

On 3/7/2023 at 11:13 AM, Yantha said:

 

WRs:  4

DEs:  3

CBs:  3

TEs:  3

RB:  1

S:  1

 

Curiously, no O-linemen in this list.

 

And here is an "all combine interview" mock (except the last two picks - no players on this list left.....)

 

 

 

LB:  2

 

 

Miller is a smart playmaker and sure tackler, but he isn’t the fastest guy.  Seems like an odd choice for Bills D style.   They seem to value speed more than anything. Good player though. 

Edited March 10, 2023 by Ayjent

[Mark Vader]

21 hours ago, RyanC883 said:

would like OL meetings, but perhaps there is a FA plan for it.  

We'll see what happens during pro-days and the visits to One Bills Drive.

[BBFL]

Interesting that they didn’t have any draft interviews with more Linebackers. With Edmunds seemingly out the door, one would think they would have talked to more than one prospect during the event. Especially with several “McDermott Character” players who attended both the Combine and Senior Bowl;

 

Cam Jones - Indiana

DeMarvion Overshown - Texas (Even more curious he wasn’t at the Dinner with Bijan and Roschan)

Ivan Pace - Cincinnati 

Daiyan Henley - Washington St. 

SirVocea Dennis - Pitt’

Aubrey Miller Jr. - Jackson St. 

Dorian Williams - Tulane

DJ Johnson - Oregon

Jack Campbell - Iowa (did not participate in the Senior Bowl)

Dee Winters - TCU

 

Even more confusing is that on top of these Seniors, there was some others I thought would garner some conversation with the Bills at the draft in; 

 

Owen Pappoe - Auburn 

Henry To’oTo’o - Bama

Noah Sewell - Oregon 

Drew Sanders - Arkansas

 

 

 

Maybe the likelihood of Edmunds returning is a strong possibility in the FO’s mind?

 

Personally, Dorian Williams looks like an ideal replacement for a team that is heavily fielding a nickel personnel. Very good in coverage and a decent feel for the development of plays.  Aside from him could Boise State’s JL Skinner add on 15-20lbs and be converted into a LB that would be eerily similar to Edmunds?

 

EDIT P.S. 

 

Not the biggest fan of Tremaine but that’s only due to draft placement and potential contract without the lack of absolute game changing plays by him over the course of his tenure in Buffalo. However… could do a lot worse. 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 10, 2023 by BBFL

[TheBeaneBandit]

This list leads me to believe the Bills are going to go after a guard in free agency, which they should/better.

[GreggTX]

I guess this means we'll sign a couple big name OL before the draft maybe??? We need a RG and RT at least. I don't want to even think about Bates and Brown starting again. What will it take for OBD to learn that you can't just throw a bunch of backup caliber OL out there and expect to win a SB?

 

[DCbillsfan]

27 minutes ago, GreggTX said:

I guess this means we'll sign a couple big name OL before the draft maybe??? We need a RG and RT at least. I don't want to even think about Bates and Brown starting again. What will it take for OBD to learn that you can't just throw a bunch of backup caliber OL out there and expect to win a SB?

 

Beane recently talked up Brown pretty strongly.  Seemed like Brown was still in good standing.  I know it's GM lying season but gave the impression that he really liked Brown.  I agree with you though.  They should bring in legitimate competition for RT.

[HappyDays]

Could be Jalin Hyatt, Zay Flowers, Tyler Scott?

[Mark92]

I would be ALL for Robinson at #27 but the online NEEDS to be addressed during FA.  

[BillsShredder83]

On 3/7/2023 at 11:13 AM, Yantha said:

 

WRs:  4

DEs:  3

CBs:  3

TEs:  3

RB:  1

S:  1

 

Curiously, no O-linemen in this list.

 

And here is an "all combine interview" mock (except the last two picks - no players on this list left.....)

 

 

 

LB:  2

 

 

one OL and not till 5th, cant ghet behind this as a whole

[hondo in seattle]

No offensive linemen???

[Dan in Owego]

Hopefully they consider Jonathon Mingo, gives me serious Eric Moulds vibes.

[CapeBreton]

 

[BBFL]

Is anyone able to find information about offensive linemen we interviewed? Can’t see to find anything appertaining to names/targets… Only name I am seeing is  OG: Torrence (FLA)
 

Thanks 

Edited March 13, 2023 by BBFL
Torrence

[Yantha]

Draft Prospect Visits (NEW are hilighted)

 

Jordan Addison, Wide Receiver, USC (COM)

Adetomiwa Adebawore, Defensive End, Northwestern (COM)

Julius Brents, Cornerback, Kansas State (COM)

Ji'Ayir Brown, Safety, Penn State (COM)

Gervon Dexter, Defensive Tackle, Florida (PRI)

Josh Downs, Wide Receiver, North Carolina (COM)

Zay Flowers, Wide Receiver, Boston College (COM)

Michael Mayer, Tight End, Notre Dame (COM)

Riley Moss, Cornerback, Iowa (COM)

Jayden Reed, Wide Receiver, Michigan State (COM)

Bijan Robinson, Running Back, Texas (COM)

Jammie Robinson, Cornerback, Florida State (COM)

Jaquelin Roy, Defensive Tackle, LSU (PRI)

Luke Schoonmaker, Tight End, Michigan (COM)

Trenton Simpson, Linebacker, Clemson (COM)

Nolan Smith, Outside Linebacker, Georgia (COM)

O'Cyrus Torrence, Offensive Guard, Florida (PRI)

Tuli Tuipulotu, Defensive End, USC (COM)

Darnell Washington, Tight End, Georgia (COM)

Michael Wilson, Wide Receiver, Stanford (COM)

Byron Young, Defensive End, Tennessee (COM)

[HappyDays]

 

[HappyDays]

 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

17 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

 

OT is a must. Brown to swing OT. 

[LEBills]

1 hour ago, HappyDays said:

 

 

28 minutes ago, HappyDays said:

 

Bergeron in a trade down into the second and Tank Dell in round three would be an excellent beginning of the draft

[OldTimer1960]

4 hours ago, LEBills said:

 

Bergeron in a trade down into the second and Tank Dell in round three would be an excellent beginning of the draft

With the signing of Harty, I think he is the small WR that they will roll with.  I would be surprised if they took Dell in the draft unless he lasted into the middle rounds, say round 4 or later.  He is just so small and I think they've plenty well addressed the slot at this point with Shakir, Harty and now Sherfield.

[LEBills]

Just now, OldTimer1960 said:

With the signing of Harty, I think he is the small WR that they will roll with.  I would be surprised if they took Dell in the draft unless he lasted into the middle rounds, say round 4 or later.  He is just so small and I think they've plenty well addressed the slot at this point with Shakir, Harty and now Sherfield.

I mean the Bills brought him in for a visit so they must still be looking. I am a little incredulous that Sherfield or Harry will be long term answers in our WR room. This is a great year to get a slot superstar between JSN, Flowers, Downs, Dell and Jarrett. Certainly missed that in our offense last year.

[OldTimer1960]

8 hours ago, LEBills said:

I mean the Bills brought him in for a visit so they must still be looking. I am a little incredulous that Sherfield or Harry will be long term answers in our WR room. This is a great year to get a slot superstar between JSN, Flowers, Downs, Dell and Jarrett. Certainly missed that in our offense last year.

I’m not saying that any of Harty, Sherfield and Shakir are so established that they couldn’t find someone in the draft who is better - and I really like JSN, Flowers and Downs - but with plenty odd needs on OL, LB, S, and maybe DT and DE, it seems like a better plan to address those needs, including a WR who can play out wide (with at least average size to do so).  
 

I would not be upset if they added any of JSN, Flowers and Downs.

[Yantha]

Jordan Addison, Wide Receiver, USC (COM)

Adetomiwa Adebawore, Defensive End, Northwestern (COM)

Julius Brents, Cornerback, Kansas State (COM)

Ji'Ayir Brown, Safety, Penn State (COM)

Nathaniel Dell, Wide Receiver, Houston (PRI)

Gervon Dexter, Defensive Tackle, Florida (PRI)

Josh Downs, Wide Receiver, North Carolina (COM)

Zay Flowers, Wide Receiver, Boston College (COM)

Michael Mayer, Tight End, Notre Dame (COM)

Riley Moss, Cornerback, Iowa (COM)

Jayden Reed, Wide Receiver, Michigan State (COM)

Bijan Robinson, Running Back, Texas (COM)

Jammie Robinson, Cornerback, Florida State (COM)

Jaquelin Roy, Defensive Tackle, LSU (PRI)

Luke Schoonmaker, Tight End, Michigan (COM)

Juice Scruggs, Center, Penn State (VIR):    Bills have just hosted a VIRTUAL meeting with Scruggs, a later round OC prospect.

Trenton Simpson, Linebacker, Clemson (COM)

Nolan Smith, Outside Linebacker, Georgia (COM)

O'Cyrus Torrence, Offensive Guard, Florida (PRI)

Tuli Tuipulotu, Defensive End, USC (COM)

Darnell Washington, Tight End, Georgia (COM)

Michael Wilson, Wide Receiver, Stanford (COM)

Byron Young, Defensive End, Tennessee (COM)

[Low Positive]

Probably a stupid question, but what does PRI stand for?

[MrEpsYtown]

7 minutes ago, FrenchConnection said:

Probably a stupid question, but what does PRI stand for?

 

Here's the Walterfootball key: 

 

SR - Senior Bowl meeting.
EW - East-West Shrine meeting.
COM - Combine meeting.
INT - Interested.
VINT - Very Interested.
PRO - Pro Day or campus meeting/workout.
LOC - Local visit. Prospect making a local visit.
PRI - Private visit. Prospect making an official 30 visit.
WOR - Private Workout. Members of an organization working out a player in private.
STM - Some Type of Meeting.
VIR - Virtual Meeting.
% - indicates more than one meeting at an event.
^ - has met with team at more than one event.
# - indicates meeting set up outside of the 2023 Senior Bowl or the 2023 East-West Shrine Game

[MrEpsYtown]

Sometimes they hide visits. Like last year the Elam visit came out really late in the process. Sometimes the key is looking at the positions they are bringing in. Like last year they met with a ton of linebackers and drafted two, but neither were reported visits. 

 

Guys, they drafted who they reportedly met with last year: 

Kaiir Elam 

James Cook

Matt Araiza

UDFA Jalen Wydermyer (signed)

 

In 2021:

Jack Anderson

 

In 2020: 

Zach Moss

 

So sometimes you have to look at what isn't being reported to get clues. 

Edited March 22, 2023 by MrEpsYtown

[gonzo1105]

https://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/2023/03/nfl-scouting-combine-2023-who-have-buffalo-bills-met-with-in-indianapolis.html

 

 

 

 

[LABILLBACKER]

On 3/8/2023 at 3:20 PM, Yantha said:

Happy to see Avila on that list.

Bijan and Avila as our first 2 picks would be spectacular. 

[Beck Water]

On 3/7/2023 at 10:13 AM, Yantha said:

 

WRs:  4

DEs:  3

CBs:  3

TEs:  3

RB:  1

S:  1

 

Curiously, no O-linemen in this list.

 

And here is an "all combine interview" mock (except the last two picks - no players on this list left.....)

 

 

 

LB:  2

 

 

 

So on OBL, Maddie Glab, Tasker and Brown did a “mock draft watch”.  Apparently a number of mock drafts by pundits have the Bills taking with Trenton Simpson or Iowa LB Jack Campbell in the 1st.  

 

I see Trenton Simpson on your list, but what about Jack Campbell, any word that the Bills have had interviews with him at all?  He’s not on Ryan Talbot’s list either

 

Two WR to whom Greg Cosell gave a nod, Jordan Addison and Zay Flowers, both on the list.

Edited March 23, 2023 by Beck Water

[Yantha]

Nothing public about Campbell yet, but as someone else said here, sometimes that might just mean they don't want to telegraph interest.

[H2o]

16 minutes ago, Yantha said:

Nothing public about Campbell yet, but as someone else said here, sometimes that might just mean they don't want to telegraph interest.

 

No need for an actual meeting with Campbell I would believe. I'm sure Luke has told Beane and McDermott all they need to know, then they have the tape as well. 

 

https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/iowas-jack-campbell-is-a-middle-linebacker-nfl-scouts-destined-to-love/article_4159d946-b933-11ed-ad5c-2f2d2aa26cab.html#:~:text=Jeremiah said Campbell has been,third-round pick in 2020.

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Jeremiah said Campbell has been training in preparation for the combine with retired NFL great Luke Kuechly, the ultimate NFL linebacker in terms of combination of talent and instincts.

 

[HappyDays]

 

[HappyDays]