‘Although his leg strength is obvious, punting in the NFL is about more than just bombing the ball as far as possible. Araiza has plenty of work to do when it comes to hang time, directional punting and pinning teams inside their own 20-yard line. According to punting stats kept by Greg Hart and posted on social media, Araiza’s average hang time was just 3.92 seconds, which was behind both Stout and Camarda. Additionally, Araiza placed 37% of his punts in short-field situations into the end zone for touchbacks – a number that will need to come way down in the NFL, especially considering the Bills have a potent offense that can move the ball.’
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Analysis: Bills’ draft addresses need for run after catch improvement
‘Cook, the Georgia running back picked 63rd overall, ran the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds. He makes sharp cuts and has quick acceleration. He’s only 199 pounds and he wasn’t a workload back for the Bulldogs. He never had more than 12 carries in a game. However, the Bills are not drafting him to be a lead dog in the running game. He is a change-of-pace back and a weapon in the passing game who can line up wide or in the slot.’
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‘The one real head-scratching pick Beane made was Baylor linebacker Terrel Bernard, and that had less to do with the player and more to do with where he was drafted. Bernard wasn’t viewed as a third-round prospect in many pre-draft rankings, but a legitimate backup to Matt Milano was a roster need, and Bernard certainly checks the “culture” box that matters to the Bills. If he can produce on special teams as a rookie, that’s a win.’
Buffalo Bills continue adding undrafted free agents
‘As of Sunday afternoon, the Bills have not announced any of their signings, but a number of colleges and reports tied players to the Bills.’
It’s too early for assessing the Bills’ draft
‘The flaw, you see, is that those assessments are based on how a player performed in college and the subjective perceptions of scouts via their grades. And, as we see, year-after-year, there are busts even in the “make hay” first through third rounds when teams expect to draft starters.’
Here’s a look at the Bills’ Day 3 draft picks
‘So, with Beane’s four deals — two up, two down — he finished with eight draft picks, though it would seem Araiza will merely take the place of Buffalo’s underperforming punter Matt Haack on the roster.’
Grading every Buffalo Bills pick from the 2022 NFL Draft
‘This could end up being one of those picks experts look back at as a steal of the draft. Shakir projects a a slot receiver who has the capability to play on the outside. He lined up as a running back at times for the Boise State Broncos and some draft analysts are comparing his skill set to Deebo Samuel and Cooper Kupp. He’s a versatile weapon for new Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey and quarterback Josh Allen.’
Buffalo Bills UDFA Alec Anderson celebrates joining team by chokeslamming friend through table
‘Anderson started in 17 games with the UCLA Bruins over the past two seasons at offensive tackle while appearing in 10 games in 2019 at tackle and guard. The offensive lineman was part of a unit that helped the Bruins to average over 200 yards per game on the ground for the second straight season (215.1).’
‘Ryan Fitzpatrick’ takes over 2022 NFL Draft (Look)
‘In attendance at the draft were a group of Fitzpatrick fans donning every jersey he ever wore.’
NFL Draft: Bills round out ‘22 class with seven selections in rounds two through six
‘In the weeks leading up to the draft, Bills Mafia clamored for the team to draft the special teams ace, and when the team officially made the selection at No. 180 in the sixth round, Buffalo fans were delighted.’
James Cook can ‘do it all’ for Bills offense in rookie season
‘”I can do it all, I can play in the slot, out wide, run between the tackles, so I feel I can do it all, and I am versatile,” Cook said.’
Bills earn these draft grades from NFL analysts
‘All in all, the Bills filled their biggest needs with their top two picks, and if Shakir or Benford break out, this class could be one of the best when we regrade it in five years.’