‘”Trading up to get me just goes to show that they wanted me that much more, so definitely just gonna go in, be the best rookie I can and do whatever I can help the team,” said Kincaid shortly after being drafted by the Bills in a Zoom call.’
BillsBeat - April 29, 2023
The pick is in: Buffalo Bills select Florida G O'Cyrus Torrence with the 59th overall pick
‘Torrence was rated as one of the top guards in this year’s draft class and will help bolster the Bills offensive line.’
The pick is in: Buffalo Bills select Dorian Williams with the 91st overall pick
‘Williams was a three year starter and team captain for the Green Wave. Tallying 131 tackles, five sacks an two interceptions in his 2022 season. A year where Tulane finished 12-2 overall and ranked ninth in the nation.’
Buffalo welcomes Dalton Kincaid
‘”They are contending each and every year. They are a fun team to join with the culture and the people starting from the top down.”‘
4 things to know: Bills draft pick G O’Cyrus Torrence
‘Listed at 6-foot-5 and 330 pounds, Torrence didn’t allow a single sack in more than 1,500 snaps playing for Florida, and three previous seasons at Louisiana-Lafayette.’
4 things to know: Bills draft pick LB Dorian Williams
‘Starting all 14 games as a senior, Williams finished with 131 tackles (76 solo) and two forced fumbles. He made two interceptions and broke up eight passes in coverage. As a blitzer, Williams tallied 22 quarterback pressures, nine hurries, four hits, and led the Green Wave with five sacks.’
4 Observations: Bills add depth as division rivals load up on defense
‘The Bills had some very intriguing prospects left on the board at No. 59, including inside linebackers, wide receivers, and defensive tackles, but when the call came down, it was interior offensive line that they targeted. Torrence is a monster at 6-foot-5, 330 pounds, and will compete for a starting spot at guard.’
How draft analysts graded the Bills’ two Friday picks
‘Overall, draft analysts were fairly high on Buffalo’s two selections on Friday night, particularly on the Torrence pick.’
Bills draft offensive guard O'Cyrus Torrence in 2nd round
‘“It’s been a wild ride. It’s been very up and down … definitely something I’ll remember forever,” Torrence said. “That call, I didn’t know it was Buffalo at the time when I answered it. My heart started beating really fast.”’
Carucci Take 2: Bills underscore theme that draft is mainly about improving offense
‘The message from General Manager Brandon Beane is clear: Forget the notion that defense was what primarily caused the Bills to stumble out of the playoffs in each of the past four seasons. The Bills did add Tulane linebacker Dorian Williams in the third round (91st overall pick) on Friday night, though he figures to primarily contribute on special teams if he makes the squad.’
Bills address OL, LB needs on second night of NFL Draft
‘He is a blocker — a guy to protect Allen and open up holes for the backs.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane compares new addition Dalton Kincaid to Cole Beasley
‘He’s not Travis Kelce as a player yet but does play with that style.’
Kincaid ready for learning curve in Buffalo
‘”I still don’t know if it has set in,” Kincaid said. “For me, I was just more excited to get out here. I’m joining a great organization and just trying to find my way to help them.”‘
Top five things to know about new Buffalo Bills OL O'Cyrus Torrence
‘”Cybo has been with me since I was a kid; my mom used to call me ‘Cyborg’ from the Teen Titans because I was a big kid,” Torrence told The Buffalo News at the Senior Bowl, referring to the popular Cartoon Network series. “It kind of stuck. My brothers cut it to Cybo.”‘
Top five things to know about new Buffalo Bills LB Dorian Williams
‘In 49 games at Tulane, Williams tallied 194 solo tackles, 312 combined tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, two interceptions, and six QB hits. In 2022, Williams recorded 31 solo tackles, the third most in FBS. The LB led his team in tackles in 2020 and 2022, and he was second on the team in 2021 with 73 total tackles.’