‘Hairston addresses arguably the Bills biggest need coming into the draft in looking for a starting corner opposite Christian Benford. Despite the offseason reunions with Tre’Davious White and Dane Jackson, a long-term answer at the position always made sense via the draft.’
BillsBeat - April 25, 2025
Carucci Take 2: Bills play it safe with need pick in Hairston
‘Cornerback is where the Bills have only one lock as a starter: Christian Benford.’
Potential Bills Day 2 targets at the NFL Draft
‘With cornerback checked off the to-do list, defensive line now moves to the front of the line — both edge rusher and interior.’
NFL Draft: Kim Pegula part of the Bills' big night
‘During that time, the Bills posted four photos from Orchard Park, as they waited to make the No. 30 overall selection much closer to midnight than when the draft began at 8 p.m.’
Orchard Park envisions NFL Draft boost amid stadium developments
‘Don Lorentz, Executive Director of the Orchard Park Chamber of Commerce, sees significant potential in hosting the draft. “Looking towards the future this could be huge for us,” he said.’
Here's when the complete Bills schedule will be released
‘Circle your calendar or, maybe more likely, enter a reminder on your smartphone. The complete NFL schedule will be released at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, the league announced Thursday, during the first round of the NFL Draft.’
Bills pick cornerback Maxwell Hairston with 30th overall pick in NFL Draft
‘Hairston joins Christian Benford, Dane Jackson, and Tre’Davious White in the Bills cornerback room.’
'Love when the grade matches the value' | Bills GM Brandon Beane pleased to address positional need early with CB Max Hairston
‘”You love when the grade matches the value and matches the need too,” Beane said. “You just don’t know how it’s going to fall. And again, that’s why sometimes you make the decision if the grade doesn’t match, maybe you trade back. And so, us staying there told you we believe he fits that value. And why trade back, especially when it’s a position of need.”‘
Time & Date Announced for 2025 NFL Schedule Release
‘The full NFL schedule will be released on Wednesday, May 14 at 8 p.m. It will air live on NFL Network and ESPN2.’
BillsBeat - April 24, 2025
Josh Allen had a busy offseason. Now he's working on the finer details of the 'everybody eats' attack
‘“I think it’s one, showing up and making sure that I’m here and letting the new guys see what this culture is all about and how to vibe in this locker room and making sure that we’re hanging outside the facilities and starting to develop that team,” Allen said.’
Ryan O'Halloran: Drafting running back in top 10 rarely leads to great team success
‘Since 2005, only 11 running backs were drafted in the top 10 and the track record shows a mixed bag of backs who have made a significant impact.’
Draft meter: Our writers rate the Bills' prospective top draft picks
‘Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky: I love his elite speed, athleticism and his football makeup. Not against him. But I worry about his slight frame and his tackling ability. Meter: 7/10.’
NFL draft final answers: Our Bills writers make their selections at No. 30 in this simulator
‘Mark Gaughan’s pick: Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon.’
NFL draft preview: Top 10 lists by position for 2025
‘On many top-100 draft lists, there is only one quarterback in the top 30 overall and only three in the top 70.’
A look at Green Bay's NFL draft and what the Bills may be seeing there
‘It will be a test of how well one of the league’s smallest markets can handle an event that attracts hundreds of thousands of fans. The draft will also put on display the development and amenities around Lambeau Field, highlighted by its nearby tourist attraction Titletown.’