‘It would make perfect sense for the Bills to go for a wideout in the second round, and they could get a good one at No. 53 or No. 56, presuming they keep those picks. That range is the sweet spot for a number of prospects.’
Archives for April 10, 2018
Report: Bills to host private workout with USC QB Sam Darnold
‘There is still a chance the Bills could trade up, though, which could put them in a position to select Darnold, who has been taken in virtually every mock draft within the first few picks. Perhaps in preparation for that exact scenario, the Bills’ decision makers will head to Los Angeles on Friday to conduct a private workout with Darnold, according to a report Monday from NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.’
Report: Iowa CB Josh Jackson visiting Bills
‘The 6-foot, 196-pound Jackson is considered one of the top cornerbacks in the draft, with a nice combination of size and athleticism to go along with tremendous instincts. He led the nation last season with eight interceptions. Five came against Big Ten opponents Ohio State and Wisconsin, and he returned two for touchdowns.’
LB Kevin Minter, who made free agent visit to Buffalo, instead signs with Jets
‘Minter has appeared in 70 games with 44 starts in five NFL seasons, the first four of which were spent with Arizona. Minter played under current Jets coach Todd Bowles with the Cardinals for two years, when Bowles was Arizona’s defensive coordinator.’
ESPN slams Bills over signing of DT Star Lotulelei
‘”The Bills are getting a run-stuffing defensive tackle who has missed only two games over five seasons, but the price seemed steep for a player with “no rush at all,” in the words of one general manager,” Sando wrote. “Sean McDermott coached Lotulelei in Carolina and will surely maximize him in the Buffalo defense. But is that familiarity worth $18.5 million fully guaranteed? The Panthers seemed to come out ahead by signing Dontari Poe to a shorter, cheaper deal for three years at $28 million.”‘
Bills still not in line for 2019 compensatory draft pick
‘To review, a team is eligible to earn up to four compensatory draft picks if it loses more or better qualifying free agents than what it gains in an offseason. Although the NFL has never publicly released the formula for determining how compensatory picks are handed out, it’s believed that a player’s average salary, playing time and any postseason awards he wins all factor into the equation. Of those, average salary is believed to carry the most weight.’
If Bills want most pro-ready QB in draft, the’ll have to be aggressive to get Josh Rosen
‘Like his confidence, Rosen’s ability has rarely been questioned, and he’s had an abundance of both dating back to his storied high school career in California, where he went 16-0 as a starter and led St. John Bosco to a MaxPreps national championship. Where the lines have gotten blurred in the evaluation of Rosen is the way he has carried himself away from the field.’
Buffalo Bills’ brass flying to L.A. for private workout with Sam Darnold (report)
‘Even if the Bills wanted Darnold, finding a way to get him would be tough. Even if the Browns pass on him, the Giants would seem like a strong candidate to take the USC quarterback.’
Buffalo Bills hosting LSU WR D.J. Chark on pre-draft visit (report)
‘Following the 2017 season, Chark appeared in the Senior Bowl. He was named the co-MVP of the game after he recorded 160 yards receiving. His biggest play of the game was a 75-yard touchdown reception from Richmond quarterback Kyle Lauletta.’
Buffalo Bills to host Iowa CB Josh Jackson on pre-draft visit
‘Josh Jackson is coming off of a season in which he recorded 48 total tackles, eight interceptions, 18 passes defensed and two defensive touchdowns. The Iowa defensive back also had five punt returns with the Hawkeyes this season.’
Report: Buffalo Bills to hold private workout with top QB prospect Sam Darnold
‘If Buffalo is truly interested in Darnold, as Rapoport indicated in his report, it will need to trade up. But just not up, it would potentially take a trade to the first or second overall pick, currently held by the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants, respectively.’
QB prospect Josh Rosen will visit Buffalo Bills on Wednesday (report)
‘According to Peter King from the MMQB, the UCLA quarterback will have an “on-campus visit” with the Bills on Wednesday, along with three other teams this week, the Giants, Jets, and Chargers.’
Report: Speedy WR prospect DJ Chark scheduled to visit Buffalo Bills on Monday
‘At the NFL combine, Chark had one of the top performances of any player, at any position. At 6-foot-3, Chark notched 40-inch vertical jump and 129-inch long-jump. With size like that, Chark’s numbers there were good but not incredibly surprising. What did turn heads was his 40-time of 4.32.’
Report: Iowa’s Josh Jackson becomes third reported cornerback pre-draft visit with Buffalo Bills
‘The Bills have pressing needs on their team, such as linebacker, quarterback, and wide receiver. If the Bills trade up and give up multiple picks at the draft, it might be hard to envision the Bills landing Jackson.’
3 key players for the Buffalo Bills success next season
‘Benjamin’s the clear-cut number one option at receiver for whomever is behind center for the Bills. He’ll be relied on heavily in 2018 and will be a big part of turning around the passing attack that ranked 31st (176.6 yards/game) in the NFL a season ago.’