‘After bolstering their defensive line, the Bills could turn their attention to the offensive line. Kansas State’s Dalton Risner was viewed as a late first-early second round pick in many mock drafts and could instantly start at guard for Buffalo. He met with the Bills at the combine and spoke highly of the team’s coaching staff.’
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Buffalo Bills select Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver with ninth pick of 2019 NFL Draft
‘“We liked where we were at nine, and you don’t truly know how it’s going to fall, but we felt if a couple quarterbacks went that we would get a player definitely worthy of the ninth pick and that’s what we did,” said Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane from One Bills Drive. “Ed is a competitor. He plays from the snap to the echo of the whistle. He fits buffalo, and how we do things here.”’
Bills draft Ed Oliver in the first round with the 9th overall pick
‘Ed Oliver barreled through an agility drill in March during his pro day workout on the University of Houston campus, moving so aggressively and quickly the consensus All-American defensive lineman nearly ran over his future NFL head coach.’
Buffalo Bills’ Ed Oliver loves horses. Even Oreo, the one who ‘tried to kill me’
‘”I definitely feel like I’m the best D-lineman here,” he said while acknowledging what a loaded interior class he’s a part of, along with studs like Alabama’s Quinnen Williams and Clemson’s Christian Wilkins, among many others.’
Cedar Cliff grad Coy Wire will announce Buffalo Bills’ 3rd round pick in 2019 NFL Draft
‘The NFL welcomes alumni of all 32 NFL teams to announce selections beyond the first round, when commissioner Roger Goodell handles all those duties. Wire will be that guy for a Bills franchise that selected him in the third round of the 2002 draft.’
Bills draft Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver with 9th pick
‘“You could feel his presence and energy,” McDermott said. “The closer you got, the more you felt the quickness, the more you felt the power, the more you felt the juice.”’
2019 NFL Draft Grades: Bills get an A after Ed Oliver falls into their laps at No. 9 overall
‘Going with a throwback for Oliver despite his presence as a “new-age” one-gapper at the three technique position, charging through the outside shoulder of either guard. That’s, at least, where I’d play him essentially all the time, despite varying suggestions as to all the types of roles he could assume — and thrive in — at the next level. The same was true for Randle. Kind of. With him though, as an undrafted free agent from Texas A&M-Kingsville, coaches initially didn’t know where to play him. The two are almost identically sized, and once Randle was given free rein to attack inside at defensive tackle, he dominated for nearly a decade. Like Randle did, Oliver plays with otherworldly explosiveness and aggression. His quickness and loose hips translate to ridiculously low-center-of-gravity power.’
Bills select Ed Oliver ninth overall in the 2019 NFL Draft
‘”No one is going to replace Kyle Williams. I want to temper expectations right off the bat. Ed is going to have to bring his lunch pail to work every day and earn everything he gets. We’re excited to see Ed in our system and integrate him with our group. We’re anxious to get Ed in here so he can learn the defense and take things one rep at a time. He’s an energetic, young man with a good smile and will definitely energize the guys early on. You could feel him. That’s presence; that’s energy. When Ed worked out, you could feel the quickness and power and the juice. More than anything, this young man’s competitive nature showed through.”‘
Capaccio: Board fell perfectly for Bills to get their man
‘Beane added that in all the mock drafts his staff did in pre-draft preparation, they never had Oliver falling to them if only one QB was taken in top 8, had him sometimes falling if two QBs were taken, and was usually there if three QBs were selected. Two QBs and a non-QB surprise happened. He added that they thought a team could trade with the Lions into the No.8 spot and take him once he got there. That didn’t happen.’
Capaccio: Plenty of talent available for Bills on Day 2
‘Here’s my list of some of the best available players at positions they’d most likely consider…’.
Buffalo Bills take Ed Oliver with 9th overall pick in 2019 NFL Draft
‘At his maximum potential, Oliver can become the three-technique of McDermott’s dreams as a nuisance against the run and constantly winning at the point of attack to get into the backfield. His explosiveness off the snap, his strength in leverage even when he gets inside the pads of the offensive lineman, his ability to close on a ball carrier and quarterback and never giving up on a play is what stands out about him.’
Joe B: 2019 Day Two Mock Draft
‘WR AJ Brown, Ole Miss.’
Report: Beloved Buffalo Bills fan enters hospice
‘A lifelong Bills fan living in Dallas, Castro has been a vocal and passionate supporter of the Bills on social media and in the Lone Star State. He’s easily recognized at Bills games sporting a luchador mask and sombrero in Bills colors.’
Bills draft Houston DT Ed Oliver 9th overall
‘Oliver fits perfectly into Sean McDermott’s defense, providing a disruptive force up front as they look to replace Kyle Williams, who retired following the 2018 season.’
Bills add key piece to “D” in draft
‘McDermott may know exactly how to get the most out of Oliver. The final two seasons he was the defensive coordinator in Carolina(2015-16), defensive tackle Kawaan Short had two of the best seasons of his career. Short, playing next to current Bills defensive tackle Star Lotulelei, had 17 sacks, 110 tackles, and 4 forced fumbles over those two years.’