‘“It’s possible and I don’t know how many pre-draft calls need to be made between Brandon Beane and Dave Gettleman,” said Rapoport. “They know each other pretty well. I wouldn’t think there’d need to be a feeling out process. I think they know what each other wants and would do and I think they could do a deal pretty quickly. I just don’t think the Giants want to go all the way back there. And if you’re the Bills I would assume if they’re willing to trade up they’d be willing to give up their second first-round pick, but to go from 12 to 2 it probably takes more than that. Do they want to trade next year’s pick as well? I don’t know. It seems like a lot and far to go. I’m not sure the Bills need to, so I just don’t think it’s happening.”’
Archives for April 2018
NFL Draft Scouting Report: Projections, rankings for offensive prospects
‘Here is a list of the top players available in the 2018 NFL Draft by position on offense. Asterisk denotes underclassman.’
Jerry Sullivan: It’s time, Brandon – be bold and go get the quarterback
‘I can see the merits of both sides. But it’s time to be bold, to make a move that could set the Bills up for success for the next 10-15 years. They built up all that draft capital for one clear reason: To go after a franchise quarterback in a class that some feel is the most talented since that famous group from 1983.’
Ch. 7 is favorite to simulcast Bills game with Pats on ‘Monday Night Football’
‘When ESPN or the NFL Network has the rights to night games, the league sells the broadcast rights in the home markets of the participating teams to simulcast the coverage and maximize viewership.’
Bills great Jim Kelly set to return home to Buffalo
‘”The speed of that process, considering the extensive nature of his surgery, was a function of his toughness, the firmness of his resolve, his faith and the support of his family,” Urken said in a statement. “All of those factors will continue to serve him well as he moves on to the next phase of his rehabilitation.”’
Bills draft preview: No matter who QB is, he needs WRs and there’s a few to choose from
‘The Bills are desperate to add a downfield threat at wide receiver, and if they don’t trade away their second-round picks in a deal to move up for a quarterback, and Chark slips to them at either No. 53 or 56, Beane should pick him without giving it a second of thought.’
2018 NFL Draft: Ranking Josh Rosen and top 10 quarterbacks for Buffalo Bills
‘While Beane isn’t asking for my input, here’s how I would rank the top 10 quarterbacks in this draft.’
Quarterback tops Buffalo Bills’ priority list entering draft
‘What the Bills do have are assets in terms of draft picks — nine overall, including two in each of the first three rounds — to land one of the highly regarded prospects available by either staying put at Nos. 12 and 22, or packaging them in a trade to move up in the order.’
Capaccio: Rudolph shouldn’t be forgotten man in Bills’ QB mix
‘Rudolph fits the part of the ideal character for how general manager Brandon Beane and head coach Sean McDermott seem to want to cast their team. Consider this: in last year’s draft, every one of the six players the Bills selected was a four-year player in college. I don’t think that was by coincidence. They targeted players with experience. In this draft, the only other highly-touted QB to do that (as far as actual game experience) is Baker Mayfield, who played one year at Texas Tech then three at Oklahoma.’
Joe B: My guess at the 2018 Buffalo Bills’ draft board
‘QB Sam Darnold, USC.’
Jim Kelly may be coming home following surgery
‘Kelly posted the update while in New York City.’
Who are the top sleepers in the 2018 NFL Draft?
‘DE P.J. Hall – Sam Houston State – 6-0 ½”, 308.’
Bills Today: Beane prepares for QB-hyped draft
‘“I’m excited,” said Beane. “I’m sure there will be nerves. It’s like when you play sports, you practice all week, but when it gets to game day there is a different feeling.”’
NFL braces for wild draft, but big moves in top 10 are risky
‘”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.”‘
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.’