‘Williams, a defensive back, was drafted by Buffalo in 2011. He spent all six of his NFL seasons with the Bills, finishing with 257 tackles, seven interceptions, three forced fumbles, and a fumble that he returned for a touchdown.’
BillsBeat - April 26, 2024
Carucci Take 2: Hard to find positive in Bills’ no-pick first round
‘Yes, an exchange of first-round picks with the defending Super Bowl champions against whom they’ve lost three times in the postseason since 2020. Yes, the same team with which the Bills swapped choices in 2017, giving the Chiefs the No. 10 overall pick in exchange for the No. 27 slot. Yes, the same No. 10 pick that KC used for a quarterback named Patrick Mahomes.’
‘Excited about tomorrow’: Bills GM Brandon Beane talks trades out of first round
‘“If we don’t trade with them, someone else can,” said Beane. “I would say that was the best deal for us. Take the team out of it, it’s the best deal for what we wanted to do.”’
Bills trade out of NFL draft's first round
‘Bills fans waited all night for the team to make its first-round draft pick — but it never came.’
Bills trade with Chiefs and Panthers; move out of 1st round of NFL Draft
‘The Buffalo Bills started the night with the 28th overall pick in the draft. Upon getting there, they traded with the Kansas City Chiefs for the 32nd overall pick, only for them to trade out of the first round entirely.’
Buffalo Bills receive No. 32 overall, two more picks from Kansas City in exchange for No. 28 | 2024 NFL Draft
‘The Buffalo Bills are trading back in the first round, sending their No. 28 overall pick to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for the No. 32 overall pick and two other picks.’
Buffalo Bills acquire No. 33 overall pick from Carolina Panthers | 2024 NFL Draft
‘The Buffalo Bills are trading down again, this time acquiring the No. 33 overall pick from the Carolina Panthers in exchange for the No. 32 overall pick. This means the Bills will have the first pick of the second round on Friday night.’
'Best deal for us' | Why Bills GM Brandon Beane prioritized value in his decision to trade out of the first round
‘”We were, just like every year, following the board and where we think the value is,” Beane said. “We came into this draft without a [third round pick] and we’re able to get ourselves back into the third and feel like there’ll be some value there at this point.”‘
BillsBeat - April 25, 2024
Draft meter: Our writers rate the Bills' prospective top draft picks
‘Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU: Mark: He has all the size and speed you want in a WR1. If he gets past Jacksonville at 17, he’s a move-up target. Room to grow as route runner. Meter: 9/10. Jay: Production and measurables make him a not-quite-as-expensive trade-up target. Led the nation with 17 touchdown catches. Meter: 9/10.
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Ryan O'Halloran: Analyst says Bills more likely to trade down than into top 10
‘“I think if there are one or two of those receivers there that he really likes, I could see him getting a little jumpy,” Jeremiah said. But not too jumpy.’
NFL draft preview: Top 10 lists by position for 2024
‘Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr., LSU’s Malik Nabers and Washington’s Rome Odunze are the top three and are likely to go in the top 12 picks. No. 4 on the list arguably is LSU’s Brian Thomas Jr., who’s 6-foot-3 and runs 4.33 in the 40-yard dash. It would be an upset if he made it to No. 28 but if he gets within range, he may be worth a move up. The next group includes Texas’ 6-2 Adonai Mitchell (4.34), Georgia’s 5-11 Ladd McConkey (4.39), Florida State’s 6-3 Keon Coleman (4.61) and South Carolina’s 6-1 Xavier Legette (4.39).’
Erik Brady: Walt Patulski still has flashbacks to being No. 1 overall pick for Bills
‘”I flew to Buffalo as John Smith,” Patulski says with a laugh. “Then I stayed overnight at the home of (Bills exec) Pat McGroder. And the next morning we flew to New York for the draft.”’
Buffalo Bills 2024 NFL Draft options: 5 picks that could fill needs
‘It would need to be someone who complements Buffalo’s four wide receivers on its active roster: Curtis Samuel, Kahlil Shakir, Mack Hollins and Justin Shorter. Other pass-catchers tight ends Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox and running back James Cook.’
Why the 2024 NFL Draft is crucial for Buffalo Bills, Brandon Beane
‘The Bills have 33 players leftover from the 53-man roster, and that includes those on the injured reserve list during the season. That leaves holes up and down the depth chart. Buffalo has eight picks on the NFL Draft’s third day, but might need to trade up on Day 1 in order to get more talent. Beane might have to part with the team’s 2025 first-round pick or one of their two 2025 second-round picks to do so.’
2024 NFL Draft details, Bills potential first-round outcomes
‘There are a variety of avenues Beane could pull the trigger on once the draft begins. One potential move would be trading up and securing a wide receiver to fill the void left by former Bills WR1 Stefon Diggs, who was traded to the Houston Texans. The thought of a move up may scare some Bills fans because of the draft capital Buffalo would have to give up, but pairing quarterback Josh Allen with a cost-controlled No. 1 option for the next few years is certainly an enticing option.’