‘The Bills could pick an edge rusher in the 2020 NFL Draft, although it’s not a necessity. Buffalo has nine veterans on the defensive line depth chart and are likely to keep nine on the roster. However, newly acquired Mario Addison will be 33 when the season begins, and Jerry Hughes will be 32. Trent Murphy is in the last year of his contract.’
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NFL draft preview: Florida DE Jonathan Greenard wants to prove he’s an athlete
‘He figures to be available when the Bills make their first choice, 54th overall. The fact he served as a team captain in ’18 undoubtedly makes him attractive to Bills coach Sean McDermott, who places a high premium on leadership. For the record, the Bills did a formal interview with Greenard at the combine.’
Pegula Sports and Entertainment could look different moving forward
‘In the short term, it’s possible the only Pegula business bringing in much money is the Bills.’
Former Bills coach Perry Fewell takes job in NFL officiating department
‘Fewell is expected to report directly to Troy Vincent, the NFL’s executive vice president of football operations. He is to oversee the day-to-day operations of the department and compliance with league policies and the collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association. He also will communicate with NFL coaches and general managers and the NCAA. Fewell’s title has not been announced.’
For NFL ‘draftnik’ Chris Trapasso, this is the most wonderful time of the year
‘His father, Kit, took him to his first Buffalo Bills game when he was 3. His twin sister, Anne, says that by the time her brother was 5, he knew every player by name and number and pertinent stats.’
Sullivan: Bills in rare year without first-round pick, many needs
‘But we still play the old guessing game: Where will they go with their first pick? Offense or defense? Do they add another skill player or O lineman to help Josh Allen in his critical third year as franchise QB? Or does McDermott get another piece for a defense that’s been top three in yards the last two seasons?’
Bills set to begin offseason program Monday, virtually
‘Phase one is normally just a conditioning phase with only strength and conditioning coaches who have no other coaching responsibilities allowed on the field with players. But there will be no on-field work this year due to the modified rules, and according to the memo, team facilities will only open “in conformity with federal, state and local rules and regulations” and if “one or more club facilities remain closed for any period of time, all club facilities must remain closed during that period.”’
Three safeties who could fit the Bills at pick No. 54
‘The Bills could certainly upgrade many backup jobs across the lineup, but adding another safety would add a player with a legitimate role in 2020.’
Three wide receivers who could fit the Bills at pick No. 54
‘This wide receiver draft class is considered to be one of the best all-time both in terms of top-end talent and depth. That means there could be several enticing players still on the board when the Bills are scheduled to make their first selection, at pick No. 54. If Beane were to add ye another wideout with that pick Friday night, here are a few names that could fit the Bills…’.
Prospect Profile: Why the Bills should consider Jeremy Chinn at No. 54
‘But Josh Norman and E.J. Gaines are much more suited to be on the outside for Sean McDermott and Leslie Frazier’s scheme. The nickel spot needs to be able to both cover and contribute in the running game. As far as size and speed go, there are few that compare to Jeremy Chinn.’
Prospect Profile: Why the Bills should consider Terrell Lewis at No. 54
‘Between Jerry Hughes, Trent Murphy, and former Panther Mario Addison, Murphy is the youngest of the bunch. He’s 29. The Bills desperately need a young edge rusher who can work into the rotation from day one and become a building block on the defensive line for the future.’
With Fournette possibly available, should the Bills be interested?
‘It seems unlikely that anything will happen but with Beane at the helm for the Bills you never know what to expect, but it’s wise to expect the unexpected.’
These positions may offer the best value for the Bills beyond round one of the 2020 NFL Draft
‘”I’ve got 27 wide receivers with top three-round grades in this draft,” said NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah. “And consider on average 31 receivers are taken every year. We had a max of 35 taken in, I believe that was in 2017. So this is a really phenomenal group of wideouts. Not all those guys are going to go early. They’ll end up spreading throughout the draft. But it’s really a good group.”‘
Bills Today | Virtual offseason begins for players on April 20
‘The virtual period will end no later than May 15. If facilities do not reopen during other offseason programs, there will be another virtual option in play.’