‘Voids at linebacker, offensive line, wide receiver and running back are among the question marks that line the Bills’ roster, and there has been plenty of debate as to what the Bills will do with their first-round selection. But after hearing from General Manager Brandon Beane and Head Coach Sean McDermott last week, it doesn’t seem as if the team has settled on a position of need that they will address at No. 27 but rather remain intent on selecting the best player available, as Beane and McDermott have been committed to throughout their time in Buffalo.’
Archives for April 2023
DeAndre Hopkins trade rumors: ‘We know’ WR wants to join Bills, he’d put us ‘over the top,’ Von Miller says
‘”It’d be great,” Miller told CBS Sports HQ Spotlight on Tuesday of the possibility of being teammates with Hopkins in Buffalo. “It’d be great to have great players on your team, especially my boys. Especially like an Odell Beckman — You know, Odell went to the Ravens. Or DeAndre Hopkins. Both of these are my guys. It just means a little bit more when your guys have an opportunity to play for a team that you’re on, man.’
Value of Gabe Davis
‘Since 2020, there have been exactly 50 wide receivers drafted by NFL teams in the fourth round or later. Of those 50, only one has already caught 20 or more touchdown passes in his NFL career. That would be Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis.’
Top positions that should be on Buffalo’s radar at No. 27 in 2023 NFL Draft
‘”I think pick 27 is an interesting spot because we’ll probably see some runs on positions that the Bills have a need at,” ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller explained. “So, I rank their needs as inside linebacker to replace Tremaine Edmunds, wide receiver, corner, interior offensive line and then maybe running back. I know they’re probably not too keen on drafting another running back but I still think it’s an area that they could address.”‘
Buffalo Bills express confidence in linebackers ahead of NFL draft, but …
‘Other than All-Pro Matt Milano, the linebacker room is currently made up of Terrel Bernard, Tyrel Dodson, Baylon Spector, Tyler Matakevich and A.J. Klein. As a group, the five played 432 defensive snaps last season. Beane and McDermott have generally pointed to Bernard and Dodson as being the likely candidates to step in.’
Back end of NFL draft’s first round could be fertile ground for Bills’ Brandon Beane to trade down
‘The Bills do not have a lot of draft capital with which to make a move. They have only six picks, one in each of the first six rounds. Beane has acknowledged that a move down is more likely than a move up.’
Buffalo Bills’ final 7-round mock draft: Trade down nets Brandon Beane an extra pick in the top 100
‘First round, No. 29 overall – Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College.’
Ryan O’Halloran: Aaron Rodgers trade means Jets are again relevant and Bills have a new problem
‘The Jets are now in-demand for prime-time games. By agreeing to acquire Rodgers for Nos. 13, 42 and 207 in this week’s draft and a 2024 second-round pick that becomes a first if Rodgers plays 65% of the snaps, Gang Green returned to NFL relevancy.’
Buffalo Bills to return to St. John Fisher University for training camp
‘The exact dates for camp will be announced later, based off the NFL’s schedule release. Last year, as the Bills played in the league’s season opener against the Los Angeles Rams on a Thursday. They started training camp a few days earlier than normal, with the first practice on July 24.’
Buffalo Bills to hold 2023 training camp at St. John Fisher University
‘The contract between the team and St. John Fisher expired during the pandemic. The parties signed a one-year deal for 2022. The Bills did not disclose how long the new agreement starting in 2023 runs.’
This speedy All-American can fit Bills draft need at WR to a ‘T’
‘“It sucked not getting an offer from your hometown school because I feel like they should be the first ones to offer,” Hyatt told ESPN.com. “But they never did, and I know why. Things work out the way they’re supposed to and I’m glad they thought I was too small. It helped lead me here (to Tennessee) and look at what all I would have missed.”’
NFL draft analyst predicts Buffalo Bills to make ‘big splash’ by moving up in draft
‘“I feel confident that Philadelphia is going to make a big splash – and Buffalo too,” Zierlein said. “I don’t think you get that close (to a Super Bowl title) and not say we need to take our shot right here. And I think both of those teams, Buffalo could aggressively move up for somebody.”’
Buffalo Bills 7-round mock draft: Weapons and protection added for Josh Allen, LB addressed on day two
‘Jordan Addison was almost the pick here, but the Las Vegas Raiders came in with an offer of No. 38 and No. 70 for No. 27 and No. 130. Using the NFL trade value chart, the Bills get 760 points from the Raiders’ picks while Buffalo sends 722 points back to Las Vegas. The Raiders use the pick to select Tennessee Volunteers QB Hendon Hooker, a player the team hosted on a top-30 visit.’
Bills’ Jordan Phillips hopes to turn Jets’ Aaron Rodgers into meme for second time
‘Phillips’ hit on Rodgers came during his short stint with the Arizona Cardinals. The defensive tackle popped Rodgers just after he released the ball for a touchdown pass. Phillips was penalized and later fined for the hit.’
Sabato: Ranking the best and worst Bills first-round picks
‘Perhaps Maybin’s flamboyance didn’t make friends in Buffalo, but the Bills also didn’t take the time to develop him or use him in situations he was supposedly drafted for. It was obvious Maybin had talent after leading the Jets with six sacks and four forced fumbles in 2011, but it’s hard for a player to shake perception once they’ve been labeled.’