How should we address WR?

[Kirby Jackson]

I’m either team “big move up” or team “2 guys by 50.” I want either one of the big 3 (and another WR shortly thereafter) or 2 of the next 8.

[Rockinon]

2 hours ago, freddyjj said:

I believe OBD has a few plans but the most likely scenario would involve a WR at 28 or a trade down from 28 into top of 2nd thus picking up a 3rd Rd pick as well.  Do see OBD picking 2 WRs; one with their 1st pick  (at 28 or lower) and another later but before pick 150.

This about where I am at. If they don't like who is available at 28, trade back. If they like who is there at 28, go get him. Don't really like the idea of trading draft capital to move up with so many positions that need bodies. Want to see a strong influx of young talent at multiple positions. We need to get younger. Selling draft capital to get one WR is not worth it if we have to keep bringing in broken down older players to fill holes.

[Kmart128]

Id like to trade for a WR on their rookie deals and then draft a WR at 28

[Einstein's Dog]

There is one big option not listed - get a veteran (either FA or via trade) who can be considered an upgrade on Diggs, and then take a good non-diva WR in the second (who could be considered an improvement over Gabe).  This would give us an attempt at upgrading year over year- not a rebuilding year.

 

Veteran trade targets include high tier J Jefferson/B Aiyuk/DK Metcalf/DHop or a FA like OBJ is also possible.

 

Non- divas in the second could be McConkey/Coleman/Legette/Franklin types

[4BillsintheBurgh]

For me it will be interesting to see what Beane does this year with regards to moving up. We have moved into the Josh Allen cap years so I assume he will be less aggressive in the first day and probably the second. Not having the third this year does restrict him somewhat and while possible he could spend some 2025 capital this year instead but I wouldn't bet on it.

[MJS]

Draft Xavier Legette at 28. Draft BPA later on.

[Ethan in Cleveland]

Trade for Justin Jefferson.  Minnesota is in full rebuild mode and a single WR won't get it done.  Give them #28 and a fourth this year, and give them back their #2 in 2025.  That should be enough.  

[Victory Formation]

8 minutes ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:

Trade for Justin Jefferson.  Minnesota is in full rebuild mode and a single WR won't get it done.  Give them #28 and a fourth this year, and give them back their #2 in 2025.  That should be enough.  

 

28 minutes ago, Einstein's Dog said:

There is one big option not listed - get a veteran (either FA or via trade) who can be considered an upgrade on Diggs, and then take a good non-diva WR in the second (who could be considered an improvement over Gabe).  This would give us an attempt at upgrading year over year- not a rebuilding year.

 

Veteran trade targets include high tier J Jefferson/B Aiyuk/DK Metcalf/DHop or a FA like OBJ is also possible.

 

Non- divas in the second could be McConkey/Coleman/Legette/Franklin types

Thank you. Added.

[MasterStrategist]

56 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said:

I’m either team “big move up” or team “2 guys by 50.” I want either one of the big 3 (and another WR shortly thereafter) or 2 of the next 8.

I like 2 of the next 8 approach. Preferably 2 primary boundary types.  Gives our offense more versatility and 2 cost controlled contracts for multiple seasons.

 

The top 3 are near "can't miss" prospects/ability to be elite.  But I think that's going to cost way too much, not a fan of trading that much draft capital.

 

Especially with a deep/talented/versatile collection of Tier2/3 guys, I think we will find some solid talent to add to our current arsenal of short/intermediate weapons.

[In Summary]

Next year's extra 2nd round pick and all of this year's picks are burning a whole in Beane's pocket. I'm sure he is dreaming of trading up and getting "his guy" because he just knows he'll hit on his guy - even if there is no case for it in a deep WR class.

[SirAndrew]

It’s missing the option of only trading up for MHJ. I’m staying put at 28 if I can’t get Harrison. He’s the only guy I’d make a big move for. I don’t think there’s enough separation with the others to justify moving up. Harrison is going to be special, the rest have equal boom/bust potential. 

[BobbyC81]

10 hours ago, whorlnut said:

With all due respect…have you seen Beane in the first round?  We are most likely trading up imo. We have the ammo to do it to get a stud to replace diggs

Yes, unless someone puts Beane in a straight jacket so he can’t get to his phone, he gets antsy waiting for picks and will even move up just a couple spots to get the guy he wants.

[All_Pro_Bills]

11 hours ago, MJS said:

Draft Xavier Legette at 28. Draft BPA later on.

I believe he would be a good fit vs. need at WR because I think the Bills need an AJ Brown type of bigger, physical receiver that fights for the ball  and Legette is one of the receivers in the draft class that fits this need.  

[Kirby Jackson]

8 hours ago, SirAndrew said:

It’s missing the option of only trading up for MHJ. I’m staying put at 28 if I can’t get Harrison. He’s the only guy I’d make a big move for. I don’t think there’s enough separation with the others to justify moving up. Harrison is going to be special, the rest have equal boom/bust potential. 

He’s certainly 1 for me too. The biggest difference between MHJ and the other top guys is that he’s basically “bust proof.” He has a HOF pedigree, elite physical traits and is polished. He’s also come through a WR factory and we have watched those guys transition seamlessly into the NFL. In my opinion, Harrison’s floor is Amari Cooper’s career. Basically, he will always be a top 10ish WR. At his ceiling he is a HOF player. There are other guys in this draft with that upside but they all come with a lower floor. 

[Bill from NYC]

Stockpile them in this deep wr class and provide Allen with better blocking, so the WRs can be better utilized. If the draftees don't do well, repeat the same in 2025. This can and should be done without stupidly giving away draft picks ala Whaley.

[BillMafia716ix]

Stay at 28. If Brian Thomas Jr. starts to fall in the 20’s I’d trade up for him. Otherwise stay at 28 take the best WR available and sign a veteran WR Post June 1st. Tyler Boyd or OBJ

[SoTier]

I voted "Other".  I would like the Bills to take a WR either first or second round, but I want the Bills to go BPA at #28 even if that's not a WR, possibly moving up a few spots to get the prospect they want.   While the late first round is a good place to pick a premium S or IOL with the potential to become a difference maker, rather than taking a WR with less potential simply to fill a need, I'm flexible as to positions such DL.  This is a such a deep WR draft that the Bills should be able to get a good WR prospect in the second round even if they have to trade up a few spots. 

[frostbitmic]

At #28 one of these guys will still be available, I'd take who they think Josh will bond with most on the field.

 

Mitchell

Franklin

Legette

McConkey

Worthy

[Florida Bills Fanatic]

Beane's first round M.O. has been to move up to get a guy they like, if there is a chance the player isn't going to get to them.  It will all depend on who they like and where that player or players are likely to be selected.  A lot of people expect 5 QB's and as many as 6 OT's going in the first round.  If that happens, a good receiver should fall within range to move up.  With 10 draft picks this year and the extra second rounder next year, Beane has the capital to make a couple of moves.  I'll be surprised if they actually select more than 7 players.  The other picks will probably be used to move around.  

 

If there isn't a player available to them at 28 that they like at that price, a trade back could happen.  I believe that Beane really wants to gain a pick before the end of the third round and those two factors could motivate him to trade back.

 

 

[The Jokeman]

1 hour ago, BillMafia716ix said:

Stay at 28. If Brian Thomas Jr. starts to fall in the 20’s I’d trade up for him. Otherwise stay at 28 take the best WR available and sign a veteran WR Post June 1st. Tyler Boyd or OBJ

or Michael Thomas.