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NFL Draft analysts believe these positions are in play when the Bills make the 30th overall pick

‘”The Bills are in a really great spot because they don’t really need anything,” NFL Network Analytics Expert Cynthia Frelund said. “Of course you always need things for the future, but you’re not missing a quarterback. You’re not missing a very important piece in any position. That’s a really nice spot to be in. I think the Bills have so much flexibility, which is very important.”‘

Bills Today | CBS Sports picks this Bills Legend as one of the top overall picks in NFL History

‘Although Smith’s career got off to a slow start in 1985, he would dominate the NFL after that. In the 13 seasons from 1986 to 1998, Smith hit the double-digit sack mark a total of 12 times and the only reason he didn’t make it a perfect 13 is because he missed 11 games in 1991 due to a knee injury. In 1987, Smith tallied 12 sacks even though he only played in 12 games. The next year, he totaled 11 sacks even though he once again missed four games. Smith’s productivity got people wondering what he might do if he could stay on the field for all 16 games, and in 1990, everyone found out the answer to that question. In a season that ended with the Bills in the Super Bowl, Smith led the NFL with 19 sacks, which is still one of the highest single-season totals in NFL history. The season ended with Smith winning one of his two career defensive player of the year awards.’

Travis Etienne-to-Buffalo picking up steam among national NFL analysts

‘Keep it mind: It’s smokescreen season. In the days before the draft, every piece of information should be closely scrutinized as teams attempt to mask their true intentions. That’s not to say the Bills’ reported interest in Etienne – who scored 78 touchdowns during his illustrious career with the Tigers – isn’t real. It could very well be. It also might not be true at all.’

Despite challenges, Bills GM Brandon Beane calls Day 2 ‘very fun draft day’

‘”The round that gives you the most trouble is three because, as (former Colts assistant GM) Dom Anile used to say, ‘Round 3 is the Land of Misfit Toys,'” Polian told The News. “That’s guys who have first-round ability but fourth-round production, guys who have fourth-round ability but first-round production, guys who have more than one blemish and often two or more blemishes. That’s the round that you spend the most time stacking when you put together your draft board, at least in my experience.”‘

Todd McShay: Bills trying to trade up for Travis Etienne in Round 1 of 2021 NFL Draft

‘“The last bit of buzz for you,” McShay told Russilo. “Travis Etienne is the hottest running back in this class right now in terms of where his draft stock is going to be. I’m told that Buffalo at 30 is talking to teams ahead of the Jets at 23 and Jacksonville at 25 and going ahead of Pittsburgh as well trying to get in position to get Etienne. They think that he’s the best back. They want to pair him up obviously with Josh Allen and create that backfield.”’

McShay: Bills trying to trade up for RB Etienne

‘The Bills currently hold the 30th overall selection. McShay mentioned the Bills have talked to teams picking ahead of the New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Jacksonville Jaguars, scheduled to pick 23rd, 24th, and 25th, respectively.’

Hammers Lot will require proof of COVID-19 vaccine to tailgate

‘”I know people who have gotten sick. It’s not a fun thing. I think it’s very serious. It’s everybody’s choice to get vaccinated or not. With the potential of you carrying the disease into my lot and maybe spread it to somebody else, I don’t want that on me. I don’t want to have that feeling,” Eric Matwijow, the owner of Hammers Lot, said.’

Evaluating Penn State DE Jayson Oweh as the Bills’ No. 30 pick

‘At 6-foot 5-inches tall and 257 pounds with a 4.36 40-yard dash, Oweh’s athleticism and impressive combine have scouts impressed with his capability after only playing five years of football. Oweh could be a key down the road to the Bills being able to slow down Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.’