Live 2024 NFL Draft thread - Rounds 2 & 3 (Do NOT tip the Bills pick)

[MasterStrategist]

  On 4/27/2024 at 1:49 AM, EmotionallyUnstable said:

3 of our fifth rounders and #95 can get us up into this range

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Too much IMO, I'd be willing to part with 2 of those.  But we still need depth pieces at various positions.

 

I think it's more realistic we move up in Rd 4, if someone is sticking out

[BillsFanForever19]

  On 4/27/2024 at 1:51 AM, BCAS Baritone said:

Listening to the PFF guys, they said WR Franklin is falling because he had a terrible Gauntlet in the combine - they said he looked like he was running the slalom

 

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He had a TERRIBLE Combine, period. End of statement.

 

He measured shorter in height than expected. He weighed in lighter in weight than expected (and he was already underweight). He ran the 10 and 40's WAAAYYY less than expected (and then he didn't re-run those times at his Pro Day, meaning they are just what they are). And the Gauntlet? Was perhaps the ugliest i've ever seen. DJ was calling him out for it on live television.

 

His speed is a long gaining speed. He doesn't come off the line fast. All of these things don't necessarily mean he can't be good at the next level. But i'm not even remotely shocked he's still on the board in Round 3. The overhype train for him was rampant from the very beginning. 

[Buffalo03]

Oh, I get it. Beane is waiting to get Franklin as an UDFA. Sly dog. Dude's a f*cking genius

[MikePJ76]

I wonder if the bills like corner tj tampa?

[LABILLBACKER]

  On 4/27/2024 at 1:39 AM, gonzo1105 said:

But all the geniuses on here wanted Franklin at 33. It’s now pick 68 btw. He would be a nice deep threat option for a handful of plays 

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Just because Franklin wasn't picked ahead of Coleman doesn't mean he wasn't the better wr. 

[Bruffalo]

  On 4/27/2024 at 1:51 AM, BCAS Baritone said:

Listening to the PFF guys, they said WR Franklin is falling because he had a terrible Gauntlet in the combine - they said he looked like he was running the slalom

 

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He claimed he was sick, which I think is plausible.

 

His game film is great. I'm really surprised he's still out there.

[Ralonzo]

Don't understand why every is throwing a tantrum about the Bills having multiple 5th round picks. Have the Bills ever drafted anyone in the 5th round who went on to make a difference, or not?

 

For myself, the players I like start dwindling around 110ish but I'll be watching to see which of those guys are available to the Bills for those 141/144/160/163 picks. And then throwing my own tantrum when they take someone completely off the board.

[HappyDays]

Trading our 4th or two of our 5ths would get us up to 77/78 according to the Rich Hill chart.

[gonzo1105]

  On 4/27/2024 at 1:55 AM, LABILLBACKER said:

Just because Franklin wasn't picked ahead of Coleman doesn't mean he wasn't the better wr. 

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Dude it’s been 40 picks, 40? Almost every GM has passed by now. 

[MasterStrategist]

  On 4/27/2024 at 1:54 AM, Ben said:

Wouldn't mind Christian Haynes at this point in a tradeup.

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Haynes would be excellent, if he's around near our pick

[BillsFanForever19]

  On 4/27/2024 at 1:55 AM, Bruffalo said:

He claimed he was sick, which I think is plausible.

 

His game film is great. I'm really surprised he's still out there.

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Again though - that doesn't explain away the measurements coming in less than expected. And if the illness effected his shocking times in the 10 (DEAD last amongst all WR's at the combine) and the 40 (not slow, but NOWHERE near as expected) - then why did he choose to stick to those times at his Pro Day and not re-run?

 

His Highlight Reel looks great. But beyond the YouTube clips, there's plenty of lowlights. He struggled against some Weak CB's who aren't NFL level prospects.

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[NoSaint]

  On 4/27/2024 at 1:55 AM, Bruffalo said:

He claimed he was sick, which I think is plausible.

 

His game film is great. I'm really surprised he's still out there.

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then he should’ve run it at his pro day? 
 

I think you just have to say he wasn’t prepared as the defense which isn’t great 

[Bruffalo]

  On 4/27/2024 at 1:56 AM, HappyDays said:

Trading our 4th or two of our 5ths would get us up to 77/78 according to the Rich Hill chart.

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I'd love to see us move some fifths to get a better 3rd rounder, but I've been wrong about just about everything this draft so what do I know.

[MikePJ76]

I also wonder if the bills like austin booker?  they need a DL

[JMM]

  On 4/27/2024 at 1:56 AM, Ralonzo said:

Don't understand why every is throwing a tantrum about the Bills having multiple 5th round picks. Have the Bills ever drafted anyone in the 5th round who went on to make a difference, or not?

 

For myself, the players I like start dwindling around 110ish but I'll be watching to see which of those guys are available to the Bills for those 141/144/160/163 picks. And then throwing my own tantrum when they take someone completely off the board.

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Um....Matt Milano has entered the chat...

[H2o]

Good pick by Dallas. Their OL was about to be crap. 

[NoSaint]

  On 4/27/2024 at 1:59 AM, JMM said:

Um....Matt Milano has entered the chat...

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fat karlos was too, right?!?

[MJS]

  On 4/27/2024 at 1:56 AM, Ralonzo said:

Don't understand why every is throwing a tantrum about the Bills having multiple 5th round picks. Have the Bills ever drafted anyone in the 5th round who went on to make a difference, or not?

 

For myself, the players I like start dwindling around 110ish but I'll be watching to see which of those guys are available to the Bills for those 141/144/160/163 picks. And then throwing my own tantrum when they take someone completely off the board.

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Matt Milano. Khalil Shakir. Siran Neal. Even Kyle Williams was a 5th rounder...

[Gunsgoodtime]

  On 4/27/2024 at 1:54 AM, Buffalo03 said:

Oh, I get it. Beane is waiting to get Franklin as an UDFA. Sly dog. Dude's a f*cking genius

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Magician every year.  Magically gifted the Chiefs the fastest wr to test ever to the Chiefs. Brilliant.   Gifted them Mahomes, magnificent, all while we needed a qb and a wr at the time it happened.  As proven in the past, WR has very little value to the duo of Mcdefense

[Ralonzo]

  On 4/27/2024 at 1:58 AM, MikePJ76 said:

I also wonder if the bills like austin booker?  they need a DL

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That's my guy. Young and raw but very athletic.

 

Jalyx Hunt would be the consolation prize if they don't.

 

If they pass on both, Myles Cole at the end of the 5th or 6th.

Edited April 27, 2024 by Ralonzo