‘“Breece Hall is worthy of being a first-round pick,” Kiper said. “I don’t think he will be because teams don’t need that player. Even if you look at Buffalo, they have Devin Singletary who came on strong at the end of the year. … If you look at Buffalo in the second round – maybe. If Buffalo didn’t take a running back in Round 1, I have Kenneth Walker going there.”’
Archives for April 2022
Erik Brady: Effort underway to get Butch Byrd on Bills Wall of Fame
‘“When you look at the criteria, it says the Wall of Fame is to honor former players, coaches and administrators who have played a significant role in Bills history,” Diamond says. “Look at Butch’s credentials and you know he belongs. It is long overdue.”’
Buffalo Bills 7-round 2022 mock draft: Playmaker falls to pick no. 25
‘The decision came down to Olave and Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks. Both have tremendous upside, but Burks’ style seems more similar to Gabriel Davis’s. Olave’s skill set and the way he plays feels like a more seamless fit with the pieces already on the roster. He can move inside and play some slot, too.’
Buffalo Bills’ Brandon Beane comes in at top of NFL GM power rankings
‘The Bills’ transformation since McDermott’s hire in January 2017 could be taught in a college-level course on how to rebuild a franchise. McDermott helped to hire Beane in May of that year, and they’ve hit every right note since, from big trades (Stefon Diggs, moving up for Josh Allen) and savvy draft picks (Tre’Davious White, Dion Dawkins, Matt Milano) to knowing which veterans to reward (Jordan Poyer, Micah Hyde) and when to move on (John Brown, LeSean McCoy). They have a defensive coach, yet prioritized building an offensive roster around Allen. They always seem to find value in free agency (SEE: this year’s pickups of Jamison Crowder, O.J. Howard, Rodger Saffold, DaQuan Jones and Duke Johnson).’
Opinion: Tom Brady to Miami only threat to Bills in AFC East
‘If I were a betting man, and I am, I’d bet on Tom Brady being a Dolphin in 2023.’
NFL draft preview: Linebacker looms as ‘sneaky’ need for Buffalo Bills
‘“Teams are obsessed with trying to find the longer, rangier, off-the-ball linebackers,” NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah said.’
Report: Iowa State RB Breece Hall joins list of Bills’ top-30 visits
‘He rushed for 1,472 yards and 20 touchdowns last season. He also had 36 receptions. He had five touchdowns of 75-plus yards in college. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds at the NFL scouting combine.’
ESPN’s Mel Kiper latest mock draft has Bills selecting Michigan defensive back
‘Wrote Kiper: “I just moved Hill way up on my Big Board. NFL teams love his versatility – he played more than 550 snaps at nickelback in 2021 – and think he could play both corner and safety. He might be a slot corner if he ends up in Buffalo, which lost Levi Wallace in free agency and has Tre’Davious White returning from an ACL tear. Andrew Booth Jr. (Clemson) and Kyler Gordon (Washington) are two other corners to keep an eye on. The Bills have one of the best rosters in the league.”‘
Bills wanted stadium paid for by public, could have moved, Hochul confirms
‘Hochul said one of her priorities during negotiations was to not “give away the shop,” adding that just because the stadium construction completed 50 years ago in Orchard Park was financed completely by public dollars, it didn’t mean that would happen again.’
Bills land versatile defender & ‘bulldozer with some juice’ in Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest mock draft
‘I just moved Hill way up on my Big Board. NFL teams love his versatility — he played more than 550 snaps at nickelback in 2021 — and think he could play both corner and safety. He might be a slot corner if he ends up in Buffalo, which lost Levi Wallace in free agency and has Tre’Davious White returning from an ACL tear. Andrew Booth Jr. (Clemson) and Kyler Gordon (Washington) are two other corners to keep an eye on. The Bills have one of the best rosters in the league.’
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Suggests San Diego, Other Cities Contacted Bills Owners
‘“In this stadium, we see very strong support from the local delegation in Albany. They’re very vocal in their desire to have a share of support go toward a team that is part of the identity of Western New York. It’s like Broadway is to New York City, this team is to Western New York,” Hochul said.’
Hochul: Bills ‘did have options to leave’ Buffalo before stadium deal
‘“They did have options to leave,” Hochul said during an appearance on WNYC. “That’s hanging over New Yorkers — Western New Yorkers in particular. The decision was made to get the best deal we could for taxpayers.”’
What the Bills should do to live up to super bowl expectations in this year’s NFL draft
‘Marino said his best bet is that the Bills go Clemson cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. at 25 if he is available. In the 2nd round, he expects Buffalo to take a running back if there is a solid selection on the board. He mentioned RB Breece Hall from Iowa State in the 2nd round would be a solid pick, if available.’
NFL draft preview: Defensive tackles class less distinct
‘Bills’ view: The Bills’ defensive tackle group has changed dramatically this offseason. Harrison Phillips is off to Minnesota, Vernon Butler signed with the Las Vegas Raiders and Star Lotulelei is a free agent. The Bills brought back Jordan Phillips and signed Tim Settle and DaQuan Jones. Those three join fourth-year defensive tackle Ed Oliver, who’s coming off a solid season.’
Jim Kubiak: What’s next for Bills QB Josh Allen? Ken Dorsey might hold the key
‘Arguably, his next big challenge will be handling change. Each season is a new chapter, with new characters, new situations and different obstacles. The NFL salary cap limits a team’s ability to retain all their young, developing talent, as those players draw higher salaries in the market, salaries the Bills cannot afford, no matter how much they might wish.’