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How much will the Bills’ two first round picks cost against the salary cap?

‘According to NFLPA records, the Bills currently have roughly $18.3 million in available salary cap space for 2018. Figuring in the top-51 rule (only the top-51 salaries on the roster count against the cap during the offseason), they’ll need to allocate roughly $6 million for their entire rookie class.’

Bills draft Harrison Phillips 96th overall in 2018 NFL Draft

‘Phillips played in 34 games over four seasons with Stanford. During his senior season, he recorded 103 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 17 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles. He missed the majority of his sophomore season after a season-ending injury.’

Bills take DT Harrison Phillips in 3rd round

‘He stands at 6-foot-3 and 303 pounds, and was a former wrestler for Sean McDermott. Phillips is described as a very aggressive and quick tackle, and is strongest against the run.’

Allen remorseful about tweets as he’s introduced in Buffalo

‘”Obviously I was embarrassed by everything that happened,” said Allen. “It’s something I wouldn’t wish upon my worst enemy. It happens and they wanted to find out what they really knew about me because they had their ideas and they knew the type of guys I was. So it was about reassuring them and we went into some detail and it did get emotional just because I’m sitting here and my teammates, my family, they know the type of person I am. Everybody is kind of scrutinizing me and saying these things about me and the things weren’t true.”‘

5 things to know about Harrison Phillips

‘Though he wound up at Stanford, Phillips is a native Nebraskan. He was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in 2013 as a senior. He compiled a ridiculous 295 tackles (188 solo), 80 tackles for loss, 34.5 sacks and 23 forced fumbles.’

What we learned about the Bills draft day two

‘“Getting to know Harrison was not hard. He’s the type of guy we look for,” said McDermott. “The wrestling background certainly is an added benefit. It’s an important part of playing good football in terms of leverage and everything, the mental toughness that goes along with the sport. I know where he’s from in Nebraska, it’s an area where I spent some time in growing up… So, we know what we’re getting. And so, it’s a good pick for us, give credit to Brandon (Beane) and his staff.”’

What they’re saying: Bills earn favorable day one draft grades from national media

‘The Bills needed a quarterback and they got one in Josh Allen. The signal-caller was by far the most polarizing prospect in this draft class. He possesses the tools needed to be an elite quarterback, but will he put them all together? Or does he stick to his inaccurate, low completion ways? … He would probably benefit from redshirting at least half a season. Hopefully the Bills add some weapons for the young signal-caller. If not, expect a heavy dose of LeSean McCoy in 2018.’

Bills trade up for Allen, Edmunds

‘Well, the Bills got their quarterback in the first round on Thursday night and, as predicted, they had to trade up to do it, but he comes with a bit of physical and personal baggage.’

Bills land their quarterback: Josh Allen

‘After months of speculation and debate, the Buffalo Bills finally have their quarterback. And they didn’t wait for him to fall to them at the 12th overall pick of the NFL Draft on Thursday night.’