‘“I’m more than ready,” said Rousseau, interviewed by fellow UM alum Suzy Kolber on the ESPN telecast shortly after the selection. “I’m going to go up there and show that I’m going to compete and work hard every single day. I’m going to bring it to Buffalo. I can’t wait to compete.”’
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Buffalo Bills select Miami Hurricanes DE Gregory Rousseau with 30th pick of NFL Draft
‘“It’s a blessing that they believed in me,” Rousseau said, adding that he and his family were “so happy” when he learned he was headed to Buffalo. “It’s a moment I’m going to remember for the rest of my life.”’
Bills Upgrade Pass Rush By Drafting Miami’s Rousseau 30th
‘Rousseau is also new to the position after playing safety and receiver in high school, before making the switch to defensive end entering Miami.’
Bills select defensive end Gregory Rousseau with 30th pick in 2021 NFL Draft
‘Rousseau was thought, by many, to be one of the best pass rushers in the 2021 draft class. He was projected in many mock drafts to go somewhere in the middle part of the NFL Draft, but ended up slipping to the back end of Round 1 to the Bills, who could use another effective pass rusher.’
Beane: ‘We really liked [Rousseau] through the process’
‘“We really liked [Rousseau] through the process,” Beane said. “We spent multiple Zoom [meetings] with him, like we did a lot of guys. He’s a grade-A young man, very mature for his age. He has the intangibles that we look for and he’s a guy that’s going to work …. We like who he is and we think he’s a guy that in time will reach his potential.”’
Rousseau is ready to be the best he can be
‘“I’m just a player that’s going to bring it all from day one,” Rousseau said. “I’m ready to go out there and compete. I’m also someone that’s going to give high effort at all times …. I’m going to be the best player I can be.”’
Opinion: Bills go long-term route with pick of Rousseau
‘While he has great size and length at 6-foot-7, 266 pounds, it will most likely take him time to get acclimated to the speed of the NFL and the kind of offensive linemen he’ll face on a weekly basis. Bills fans shouldn’t expect Rousseau to walk onto the field in 2021 and collect double-digit sacks.’
Opinion: Rondale Moore no matter what
‘Emmanuel Sanders is 34-years-old and on a one-year deal. Cole Beasley is 32 and is likely a cap casualty candidate for 2022.’
Bills select Gregory Rousseau in first round of 2021 NFL Draft
‘Buffalo’s pass rush finished among the middle of the pack in 2020. The Bills ranked 17th in sacks, but no single player picked up more than five sacks in 2020. Buffalo’s two biggest names, Jerry Hughes & Mario Addison, are also both over 30 years old.’
Rousseau: “Whatever coach needs, I’ll do it.”
‘”The thing about Greg is that a lot of his sack production came from the inside. They played him all over,” Beane said. “He ran a 4.68 [40 yard dash] at I believe 266 [pounds]… he uses his length and get-off to affect the passer.”‘
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‘Few players in the 2021 Draft are as fun as Moore. Don’t think of Moore as a wide receiver, think of him as a weapon. During our pre-draft show, Joe Buscaglia from The Athletic even said Moore could get some carries out of the backfield.’
Bills select Miami DE Gregory Rousseau with 30th pick
‘Rousseau had a solid career with the Hurricanes. He opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns, but produced good numbers in 2019. That year, he had 15.5 sacks, 54 tackles, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.’
Bills committed to improving their pass rush by drafting DE Greg Rousseau
‘One thing that is beneficial for Rousseau is time to develop. There isn’t that pressure to become a day one starter and make an immediate impact with something like double digit sacks. This is certainly a pick looking at the long-term, big picture.’
Bills DE Greg Rousseau already has Buffalo connections through family ties
‘“My mom had my older brother in Buffalo so my parents lived in Buffalo for I think five years, four years, so I’m very familiar with Buffalo.”’
4 Notable Quotes: Bills GM Brandon Beane’s 1-on-1 with News 4
‘ We’ve got to make sure we can win the division but you definitely do look at that team(Chiefs) like so many teams for years looked at New England. Kansas City has kind of assumed that role the last few years. I’m sure not only us but a lot of teams are also comparing themselves and their roster and how they would match up should they play them some point in the postseason.’