‘”I think this is going to be a very, very wild ride when it comes to draft night,” the NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks said. “The fascination and need for quarterback will really drive the draft. We talk about maybe seeing five or even six quarterbacks that may come off the board in the first round.”‘
Archives for April 24, 2018
Brandon Beane says Russ Brandon will have seat at Bills’ draft table
‘The minute Beane’s comment hit social media, reaction was swift – and brutal. While most fans are fine with the team’s head coach, owners, assistant general manager and college scouting director having a seat, it was the inclusion of Brandon that has heads spinning.’
Bills chose Jim Kelly in 1983 draft, but this tight end was their first pick
‘”That was probably the most exciting time in my life for me and my family when I was drafted by Buffalo,” Hunter said last week from his home in Cincinnati. “I looked forward to going to Buffalo.”
Peter King’s mock draft has Bills moving up for ‘genial version of Jim Kelly’
‘But given how well connected King is in league circles, it is worth noting that he has the Bills moving up to No. 6 in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts and selecting Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen. The trade, though, allows the Bills to keep No. 22 in the first round.’
Thurman Thomas to announce Bills draft picks from Niagara Falls
‘In an interesting twist, the Bills will take to Niagara Falls for the draft’s third day on Saturday. Thurman Thomas will make selections for the fourth and fifth rounds and youngsters from local NFL flag football teams will be announcing the sixth-round pick. Day 3 will be streamed on BuffaloBills.com and NFL.com with a select number of picks from around the league being shown during the NFL Network’s draft coverage, according to the team website.’
Spotrac: Bills rank last in the NFL in salary spending
‘They rank next-to-last in the NFL in quarterback spending with a cap hit of $3.6 million, 30th in linebacker spending at $13.1 million, 29th in offensive line spending at $24.3 million, and 25th in wide receiver spending at $14.8 million. The Bills also rank 24th in defensive back spending at $22.5 million, although they were aggressive in addressing the position in free agency and the draft last year.’
Tasker embraces new CBS role, talks NFL draft prior to opening of ‘One Bills Live’
‘”I have a lot to learn about doing it every day and grinding it out,” said Tasker. “I am leaning on Murph and producer Jay Harris a lot. I love talking football and do what I do. I’m anxious to do it every day.”‘
NFL draft preview: If all else fails in the quarterback quest, Bills need to pivot to linebacker
‘So, for this purpose of this exercise, let’s assume the Bills don’t make the QB deal and stay put at 12. If none of their preferred QB options are available and they go in a different direction, linebacker should be the pick, and two players who could walk in and be day one starters are Virginia Tech’s Tremaine Edmunds and Georgia’s Roquan Smith.’
Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane: No truth to trade blueprint with New York Giants
‘Several people I’ve spoken with speculated that the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills likely have a blueprint in place for a trade that would allow the Bills to move up to the second spot in the draft. They also believe that the trade won’t happen until very late in the process, if it happens at all, as the Giants want to field further offers.’
Buffalo Bills have checked in with Denver Broncos on No. 5 pick in 2018 NFL Draft (report)
‘According to Mike Klis of Denver’s 9news.com, three teams have already called the Broncos about the pick. One of the three teams to reportedly check in on the pick was the Buffalo Bills.’
2018 NFL Mock Draft: What the Buffalo Bills’ draft will look like if they swing a trade
‘osh Allen, QB, Wyoming.’
Despite signing McCarron, Bills have ‘desperate need’ at QB
‘It’s not something former Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron will appreciate, but the Buffalo Bills – despite signing McCarron weeks ago – have a “desperate need” at quarterback entering the 2018 NFL Draft, according to USA TODAY Sports’ Mike Jones.’
Report: Bills unlikely to trade for No. 2 pick
‘According to Rapoport, however, the Bills would not try to get the Giants’ No. 2 pick, and would consider trading up only if a quarterback they want is still available with the No. 5 or No. 6 selection.’
At No. 22, the Bills may have plenty of options at needy positions
‘Trying to take into account the group of players that will most likely be gone by the time they’re on the clock again, here’s a list of four players who could potentially be available and a fit for the Bills…’.
Report: Bills have called the Broncos about trading up to five
‘Mike Klis from 9News in Denver says that the Bills, Dolphins, and Cardinals have all checked in with the Broncos about trading up to five. With the Browns, Giants, and Jets ahead of that pick it would be likely that at least two and maybe three quarterbacks would already be off the board.’