‘If the Bills are to add a WR in rounds one or two, the opportunities won’t be endless, as this will not be a wide-receiver-heavy draft. But there are a few notable names that could be available when they select at No. 27, or perhaps if they are to trade back into the early portion of the second round. Buffalo has welcomed a few of those players in for pre-draft visits, including USC WR Jordan Addison, Boston College WR Zay Flowers and Ohio State WR Jackson Smith-Njigba. All three have also been selected for the Bills within the first round of various mock drafts conducted nationally and locally.’
BillsBeat - April 27, 2023
Bills have holes to fill in critical draft to keep Super Bowl window open
‘What is certain, though, is that this is the biggest draft for the Bills since taking Josh Allen in 2018. With cap concerns and age creeping in at certain positions, Buffalo can rejuvenate the roster with a strong draft.’
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin to visit Erie on Saturday for Global Youth Service Day
‘Hamlin will speak Saturday at the Youth Leadership Institute of Erie’s Global Youth Service Day event at East Middle School. He’ll also receive a sizable donation to his foundation’s community toy drive, which has seen an influx of support in the months following Hamlin’s on-field health crisis.’
Von Miller feels threat of Aaron Rodgers-led Jets but ‘at peace’ because of Josh Allen
‘“It’s Aaron Rodgers and that Jets team was already crazy. They already competitive without Aaron Rodgers. Their defense is one of the best defenses in the league — Quinnen Williams and Sauce Gardner,” Miller said on the episode. “Got great linebackers. They got C.J. Mosely. They got a tough team. I mean they got Garrett Wilson — one of the best receivers already. …Bryce Hall was killing the league.”’
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‘The general manager may have to look at restructuring contracts to clear space for new faces.’
Wood looking at number of positions for Bills with 27th pick
‘”If there’s a guy sitting there at 27 that you think is the guy that can be 5-to-10-year starter, a Day 1 starter on the offensive line, then yeah, I’m fine with taking him,” said Wood with Sal Capaccio and Joe DiBiase.’
Most popular Bills Mock Draft selections: What the experts think Buffalo will do in the first round
‘The consensus among the 31 mock drafts from the past 10 days that News 4 compiled is that the Bills will look to bolster their wide receiver room alongside Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis at No. 27.’
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‘Round 1, Pick 27: Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College.’
Carucci Take 2: It's a ‘tough’ draft for the Bills to find immediate help
‘By “tough,” Kiper didn’t mean there are too many superb prospects from which to choose. He was referencing the widely held view in NFL circles that there’s generally a dearth of high-end talent available this year and that the 2024 draft will be much better.’
What to expect from the Bills during this year's draft
‘Ohio State’s Jackson Smith-Njgiba is expected to be the first wideout off the board. Yet, guys like Jordan Addison from USC or Zay Flowers out of Boston College both visited Buffalo, and could be available in the late-first round.’
2023 NFL Draft: Best fits for the Buffalo Bills
‘Tre White took a while to return to the field last season, coming off of an ACL injury. The 28-year old is still a serviceable starter, but may need to be replaced soon. Dane Jackson, Kaiir Elam, Taron Johnson, and Christian Benford are all talented. The Bills went with a cornerback in the first round last year, so I don’t expect them to take one with the 27th pick this year. It could be a later round selection.’
Top 5 things to watch for in the 2023 NFL Draft
‘”They’ve got an opportunity there at 12. Maybe that’s what they have in mind. I just have a hard time seeing them entering next season with the Davis Mills, Case Keenum, E.J. Perry combo being it. They have a chance to add to that (QB) room right now, and that’s why I would be shocked if they left the first round with those two picks and one of them was not a quarterback.”
How to watch, stream and listen to the 2023 NFL Draft
‘The draft will be broadcasted on NFL Network, ESPN, ABC, and ESPN Deportes. Live audio coverage of the 2023 NFL Draft will be provided by SiriusXM NFL Radio (Rounds 1-7), Westwood One (Round 1), and ESPN Radio (Rounds 1-7).’
BillsBeat - April 26, 2023
Brandon Beane's challenge: Turn limited draft capital into immediate contributors for championship-starved Bills
‘Typically, a team might have somewhere between 18-22 first-round grades on prospects. In deeper years, it may stretch to 25 or 26. In leaner years, like this one, it might be as few as 15-17. With that in mind, the challenge for Beane is clear: How does he navigate the draft board – either by moving up, staying put or sliding down – to come away with players who can contribute immediately to a championship contender?’
NFL mock draft consensus has Bills going offense in Round 1
‘The Buffalo News looked at 25 mock drafts by national analysts. They heavily leaned offense, with 18 of the 25 going offense, and 12 of those selecting a wide receiver for Buffalo. Four others bolstered the offensive line, and there were even a couple of running backs picked.’