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Archives for April 29, 2018

Bills go for big change at NFL draft

‘The Bills chose two receivers late in the draft with Ray-Ray McCloud (sixth round) and Austin Proehl (seven round), but they still desperately need help after fielding one of the worst receiving groups in the league in 2017.’

McDermott: We want to make it hard to make our roster

‘A great example was last night [with] Harrison [Phillips] and Andre Reed and what Fred Jackson did. That’s the type of culture we’re trying to build here with their gesture with Pancho Billa. That’s the type of culture we’re trying to build. The work continues, and it’s going to continue to be an urgent, team-first approach.’

Bills go with a corner in the 4th round

‘Johnson figures to play nickel corner with the Bills. He’s a good fit for a zone coverage scheme, which Sean McDermott and Leslie Frazier use a lot of. His quick feet allows him to stick with slot receivers over the middle. His weaknesses include his size, which should prevent him from being an outside cornerback in the NFL. Johnson’s tackling will also be something the Bills look to improve in his game.’

Buffalo Bills don’t rule out Josh Allen starting in 2018

‘Outside of Allen, the only other quarterbacks on the roster are A.J. McCarron and Nathan Peterman, and the Bills have been adamant that it’s going to be an open competition to find their new starter. And the team’s top draft pick certainly isn’t excluded from the competition, either.’

CB Taron Johnson taken by the Bills 121st overall in the 2018 NFL Draft

‘At this point in the draft, the selection process becomes less about perceived needs and more about finding players that project well to a team’s individual scheme, and has a chance for success down the line. When the team can blend the two, it makes for a solid situation for that player — and that was the case with the Bills and Taron Johnson.’

Siran Neal selected by Bills 154th overall in 5th round of 2018 NFL Draft

‘At this point in the draft, it’s less about need, and more about just finding players that teams think could have the potential to stick past a season or two. Neal will learn from a couple of solid players in Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer and attempt to create quality depth — something the Bills lacked at safety in 2017.’

Bills take Wyatt Teller 166th overall in 5th round of NFL Draft

‘This is an intriguing name for the Bills in the fifth round, because it creates depth and competition into the spring and the summer at a position that could be there for the taking. With as much turnover as we’ve seen along the offensive line in the offseason, Wyatt Teller could wind up being a factor.’

Bills wrap up 2018 draft with ACC & small school prospects

‘”I like where we’re at, it’s April. You look at things on paper, paper doesn’t matter. This is a new year,” said general manager Brandon Beane after the draft. “Hopeuflly fans understand or believe in what we’re doing here as a group from Terry, Kim, Sean, and I and everbody else that we have it in the right direction, but we have not arrived by any means.”‘