‘While his first two years in the league maybe didn’t quite live up to the lofty expectations that come with being a top-10 pick, Oliver turned a corner in 2021.’
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Move up? Go back? Stand pat? All options are open to Bills GM Brandon Beane
‘“Knowing your board, having a feel, too, of how the draft is going to fall, I think this year is going to be a little harder,” Beane said. “In past years, we’ve kind of known where some of these quarterbacks were going and where some other guys might fall. It seems like a crapshoot right now to where the quarterbacks will fall, which will ultimately decide what position players get pushed down to 25.”’
Trading up would be costly for Bills in a draft that has Day 2 value
‘Buffalo likely would have to give up both its second- and third-round picks this year to move up 10 to 12 spots from No. 25 overall. Or it could cost the Bills both their third-rounder and a first-round pick in next year’s draft.’
What the Buffalo Bills need in the NFL draft: ranking each position
‘It’s well-established that running backs grow on trees and never should be signed to a second contract unless it’s a cheap one or the back is a Hall-of-Fame talent. Devin Singletary had a nice end to his 2021 campaign, but he is replaceable after the 2022 season. To make up for losing McKissic, the Bills signed Plan B option Duke Johnson, who has averaged 51 catches over his six full NFL seasons. That’s not likely to preclude them from drafting someone who could bring juice to the offense.’
Buffalo News’ final mock draft: Uncertainty could produce a wild first round
’25. Buffalo Bills. Andrew Booth, CB, Clemson. In the end, the most logical position ends up being the pick for General Manager Brandon Beane. It’s hard to ignore the need in the Bills’ secondary, especially with the uncertainty around when Tre’Davious White will be ready to play coming off a knee injury. Booth was a second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection in 2021 after finishing with 37 tackles, three interceptions and five passes defensed in 11 starts.’
Mock draft roundup: National analysts all over the map for the Bills
‘The Buffalo News looked at 25 different mock drafts by national analysts. Fourteen of the 25 had the Bills going with a defensive player in the first round, with cornerback being the most projected position. Ten analysts said the Bills will pick a cornerback, given lack of depth and a chance to bolster the roster opposite Tre’Davious White.’
Contract decision on Tremaine Edmunds will determine Bills’ draft strategy at linebacker
‘Edmunds has been a good player, often very good, but there are many observers who believe he has never lived up to his status as the No. 16 overall pick in 2018, that he has reached his ceiling and further investment would not be prudent.’
Bills 7-round mock 2.0: Buffalo adds Daxton Hill in Round 1, loads up on offensive weapons day 2 & 3
‘At pick 25, Daxton Hill stood out among the other options available. The Michigan defensive back immediately brings versatility to the Bills’ defense. Hill has the ability to play as a boundary cornerback, nickel cornerback or at the safety position.’
Five takes: Bills with a few needs entering NFL Draft
‘Along with those positions needing depth, there are a few spots where a rookie could have the potential to start for the Bills. That list includes cornerback, where they lost former starter Levi Wallace to free agency, and former All-Pro Tre’Davious White continues to rehab an ACL injury that ended his ’21 season. It’s uncertain how much time White will miss at the start of the upcoming campaign and whether or not the likes of Dane Jackson and Cam Lewis, among others, can hold things down in his stead.’
Smerlas, Haslett hoping these Bills can do what no other Buffalo team has
‘“We had it rolling there for a while,’’ said Smerlas, who began collecting his NFL pension after celebrating his 65th birthday on April 8. “We were so close to reaching the top, and then we caught some bad breaks, with Fergy hurting his ankle, and us getting some costly penalties in the playoffs the following year. I really believe in my heart those teams were talented enough to win it all.”’
Josh Allen and girlfriend Brittany Williams enjoy birthday trip to NYC
‘In one photo, the longtime couple is seen matching in blue attire before heading out and about.’
Bills Pick Up Defensive Tackle Ed Oliver’s 5th-Year Option
‘The move represents a big boost in pay for Oliver, who is playing under a four-year, $19.6 million contract. Under NFL rules, he’s now guaranteed to make $10.7 million next year, though the two sides can negotiate a longer-term contract.’
Bills draft picks 2022: When does Buffalo pick? Full list of NFL Draft selections
‘Running back: The Bills have utilized a by-committee approach in the backfield the last couple of seasons with Devin Singletary and Zack Moss. They added Duke Johnson to serve as a receiving back this year, but adding a player with true three-down talent could go a long way toward improving the offense.’
Bills exercise Ed Oliver’s fifth-year option
‘The move comes as no surprise after general manager Brandon Beane told the media last month they would be exercising the option.’
Listen: Beane: ‘We’re ready to roll’
‘”We’re ready to roll,” said general manager Brandon Beane during an appearance on the “Howard and Jeremy Show” on Tuesday morning. “For the most part [the draft board] is finalized. We’re doing mock drafts right now. We did some [Monday], just trying to come with different scenarios that could happen in the first two to three rounds is where we’re at.”‘