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Nope. I mean, I think WR is unlikely at #9 anyway just because it's kind of a reach at that point, but OL should absolutely still be on the table. No objections at all to DL if they feel that is BPA, and there will certainly be talent there too.
Not sure what they paid but he's an absolute monster in the return game.
That’s why I’m warming up to the idea of Hockenson at 9 or more hopefully, trade down and take him further down.ScottNorwood said:
Yeah, my hope is bpa. After thinking about it, Nsekhe might just be more of a swing guy instead of a starter. OT could still make a lot of sense.IvanKaramazov said:
The moves make it seem like they want to go defense-heavy in the draft. McDermott and staff have a good track record so far of coaching up rookies on defense.
Or what about OT at 9, then trading up to 25 or so if Hock falls?
@ Titans fans. That's just sad.
Really, we should all thank them for demonstrating the stupidity of such a poll/competition.
I think they're most likely to take Oliver. And that would be great by me. I'd rather that they not trade up, because it's pretty much a lock that there will be very good players at DT, TE, and OL available at #9, and those are all clear positions of need for us.
I’m thinking the same as you. My top picks are Oliver, Hockenson, whatever OL they think is best, and maybe Sweat.
I will trust the FO and get behind whatever they do.
I'm definitely against trading up as well. Joe Buscaglia is a huge fan of Oliver and advocating trading up to get him. I simply can't get on board with that at all.
Agree with everything you said except about OTs. Colts drafted G Nelson last year early. He not only performed well individually but you could tell his attitude carried over to the other positions. I feel like he was a big part of that turnaround for Indy (obviously Luck being healthy didn’t hurt, but Nelson made about as big of an impact as I have seen from a guard). The right offensive lineman can make a big impact on the offense imo. Wish you guys luck in Buffalo, seems like you are on the upswing. Was not a fan of drafting Allen but he exceeded expectations and if he continues to develop could be one of the more exciting playmakers at his position for a long time.
Again, for me it’s all about the contract we give him. But I like the signing. I think Yeldon is a little underrated. I think he’ll carve a nice roll.
I wouldn't draft him as anything more than a WR4, maybe even WR5 with John Brown and Cole Beasley in the mix. If they add a TE in the first 3 rounds of the draft that's probably another guy taking targets away from Foster. Sure, he'll probably have some big games here and there because of his speed and connection with Allen, but let's not get crazy.King of the Jungle said:
Foster had some really nice games, but a big chunk of that was because he was literally the only viable target for Allen to throw to. This is not to throw any shade at Foster, but we were at a point where a rookie UDFA was the best pass-catcher on our team (besides McCoy). If the Bills do what they need to do to fix this unit, Foster's role in the offense is going to drop back dramatically.
It’ll be interesting to see where him, Sweat and Simmons fall because of possible health concerns. I just don’t want any of them at 9.
Didn’t even think I had to mention Wilkins in my do not want list, but the chatter I’m hearing is making me nervous. He is not worthy of a top 10 pick. So if Oliver and Hockenson are gone I really hope they go best OL or trade down.
Yeldon’s contract numbers are in. Not bad. 2 years. 3.2 million. Not much in guaranteed I believe. I’ll certainly take it.
Yeah, I've been hearing some of that, too. I REALLY hope they don't do that. Way too much to give up, and like you said this team is not one player away.
If they get Oliver at 9 and then take TE/WR or WR/TE in the 2nd and 3rd I'd be ok with that. WR and TE seem to be pretty deep with a bunch of talent that is all in the same tier from the mid-1st to the 3rd.
I don't want Oliver at 9, either. Get the offense right first, so you don't turn your QB into the next David Carr. I like the FAs they've added this off season, but they are minor improvements. They need more, IMO. Use rounds 3-7 to add bodies on defense.
Hockenson would be ok at 9 and I could buy Jonah Williams even though I don't love an OT that high, but I'd be pretty disappointed with any other offensive player that high. Honestly, if it's not 1 of those players at 9 and they can't trade down, I think they'll be overdrafting whoever they take there.
I've said it before, but I really hope they can find a team in the 10-17 that wants to trade up for a QB. Then they can hopefully still get Hock (doubtful), A Dillard, J Williams, or J Taylor.
That's funny. I don't know what the current fan base is like, but I was at the Music City Miracle, and we were all like "these fans don't know how to be fans, yet". They were completely indifferent to those of us wearing Bills' gear jabbing, cheering and chanting.
This is the Bills we're talking about...
