‘The challenge is finding the right guy, one sturdy enough to body receivers at the line, fast enough to run with them downfield, physical enough to tackle running backs and smart enough to handle every intricacy of the Bills’ system. The checklist is long.
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What positions do the Bills need most in the NFL draft? We break it all down
‘Here is a closer look at the Buffalo Bills’ needs entering the 2025 NFL draft, taken from The Buffalo News’ draft preview position series. It is ordered by degree of need.’
NFL draft preview: Here are the composite top 100 player rankings
‘defensive linemen constitute nine of the top 30 players and 14 of the top 45 in a composite ranking of 2025 nFl draft prospects. That should be good news for the Buffalo Bills, who enter the draft with picks at nos. 30, 56 and 62. The Bills could use both a defensive end and a defensive tackle. There are 18 defensive linemen in the top 60.’
Jay Skurski's Mock Draft 3.0: The Bills fortify the middle of their defense in Round 1
’30. Buffalo Bills. Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan. We go back to our original pick for the Bills in our first mock draft of the season. There is a good reason: Grant is a really good fit for what the Bills need at defensive tackle. He should be an immediate contributor as a run defender, and the hope will be that he develops as a pass rusher while working in tandem with DaQuan Jones opposite Ed Oliver. Some mock drafts have Grant going in the late teens, while others having him around in the top of the second round. That just goes to show the uncertain nature of this year’s class. Cornerback also figures to be a consideration here, but Grant’s physical ability and potential is too good to pass up at this point. Sean McDermott is a big believer that games are won and lost at the line of scrimmage, so strengthening his defense up the gut takes priority.’
Bills Mailbag, NFL draft edition: Should Brandon Beane swing a trade to move up in the second round?
‘I’d rather stay put and take a player at that position late in the second round, then come back with either an edge rusher or wide receiver with my next second-round pick just a few minutes later.’
James Cook a no-show for start of Bills voluntary workouts
‘Cook created some waves when he announced on social media that he believed he was worth a contract extension that would pay him $15 million per season. That was quite a bold ask, and Beane was asked about it at the scouting combine in late February and again at the NFL owners’ meetings in late March.’
18 first-round flops Bills fans may want to forget: Busts through the years
‘Of the 12 players they selected in the first round of the 1970s drafts, seven were flat out busts.’
Josh Allen reveals wild way he found out the Bills re-signed Tre White
‘“I was walking in the locker room today, and I peeked (and saw) him,” Allen said at a Tuesday press conference. “I went to the equipment manager, and I was like, ‘Is that Tre White over there? Just making sure.”’
Bills NFL Draft 2025 buzz: Insider says Buffalo is willing to trade up for CB
‘“If Texas corner Jahdae Barron gets to the 21st pick in the draft, I could absolutely see the Bills calling and inquiring about moving to 21 from 30,” Robinson added. “It’s worth noting the Bills have two second-round picks to help them climb up the board if they see an opportunity present itself in the first round.”’
Bills 7-round NFL mock draft 2025: Aggressive trades yield 4 Top-70 players
‘With that in mind, the Bills make five total trades in this mock draft exercise. The bold trade strategy lands four players in the Top 70 picks, and Buffalo ends the mock draft with eight new players, including three on the defensive line. Let’s take a spin through and see how we landed on each selection/decision.’
Tre'Davious White on return to Bills: "This is how it's supposed to be."
‘“I always wanted to play for one team my entire career — unfortunately, that wasn’t able to happen,” he said. “I know it’s a business, but that was hard. Just being that this is the place that drafted me, so many relationships that I really cherish for a lifetime.”‘
Bills Draft Day Decisions: Defensive backfield
‘Finally, we come to perhaps the Bills’ most glaring need at this point of the offseason. Buffalo brought back Tre’Davious White to raise the floor at the position entering the draft. Still, one should assume Buffalo will make at least one of their 10 selections a player who has the potential to be the team’s CB2 of the future.’
Tre'Davious White, Bills feel like there is more in the tank despite past injuries
‘“If you can’t get Buffalo on the line, just don’t call me.”’
A healthy Josh Allen is dialed in on improving pre-snap reads during Bills offseason
‘It happens. A defensive coordinator bests every quarterback at some point.’
James Cook not at start of Bills' voluntary workouts
‘”It’s voluntary. So, guys come and go. Guys have things going on. Try not to look too far into it,” Beane said on Tuesday. “We could all assume he’s not here because he’s unhappy with his contract or whatever, but that’s not fair. He hasn’t told me that. No one’s told me that he said that, but I think that’s kind of unfair to say he’s not here because of that. It doesn’t mean he’s not here next week or the week after. He’ll be ready to go, though.”‘