‘Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU: Mark: He has all the size and speed you want in a WR1. If he gets past Jacksonville at 17, he’s a move-up target. Room to grow as route runner. Meter: 9/10. Jay: Production and measurables make him a not-quite-as-expensive trade-up target. Led the nation with 17 touchdown catches. Meter: 9/10.
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Archives for April 25, 2024
Ryan O’Halloran: Analyst says Bills more likely to trade down than into top 10
‘“I think if there are one or two of those receivers there that he really likes, I could see him getting a little jumpy,” Jeremiah said. But not too jumpy.’
NFL draft preview: Top 10 lists by position for 2024
‘Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr., LSU’s Malik Nabers and Washington’s Rome Odunze are the top three and are likely to go in the top 12 picks. No. 4 on the list arguably is LSU’s Brian Thomas Jr., who’s 6-foot-3 and runs 4.33 in the 40-yard dash. It would be an upset if he made it to No. 28 but if he gets within range, he may be worth a move up. The next group includes Texas’ 6-2 Adonai Mitchell (4.34), Georgia’s 5-11 Ladd McConkey (4.39), Florida State’s 6-3 Keon Coleman (4.61) and South Carolina’s 6-1 Xavier Legette (4.39).’
Erik Brady: Walt Patulski still has flashbacks to being No. 1 overall pick for Bills
‘”I flew to Buffalo as John Smith,” Patulski says with a laugh. “Then I stayed overnight at the home of (Bills exec) Pat McGroder. And the next morning we flew to New York for the draft.”’
Buffalo Bills 2024 NFL Draft options: 5 picks that could fill needs
‘It would need to be someone who complements Buffalo’s four wide receivers on its active roster: Curtis Samuel, Kahlil Shakir, Mack Hollins and Justin Shorter. Other pass-catchers tight ends Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox and running back James Cook.’
Why the 2024 NFL Draft is crucial for Buffalo Bills, Brandon Beane
‘The Bills have 33 players leftover from the 53-man roster, and that includes those on the injured reserve list during the season. That leaves holes up and down the depth chart. Buffalo has eight picks on the NFL Draft’s third day, but might need to trade up on Day 1 in order to get more talent. Beane might have to part with the team’s 2025 first-round pick or one of their two 2025 second-round picks to do so.’
2024 NFL Draft details, Bills potential first-round outcomes
‘There are a variety of avenues Beane could pull the trigger on once the draft begins. One potential move would be trading up and securing a wide receiver to fill the void left by former Bills WR1 Stefon Diggs, who was traded to the Houston Texans. The thought of a move up may scare some Bills fans because of the draft capital Buffalo would have to give up, but pairing quarterback Josh Allen with a cost-controlled No. 1 option for the next few years is certainly an enticing option.’
Brandon Beane loves to use third-day picks as fodder to move up, Bills have eight to maneuver
‘Most of Beane’s gambles have worked, with Allen becoming one of the top players in the NFL, while linebacker Tremaine Edmunds was a Pro Bowler with the Bills and earned a record contract with the Chicago Bears in 2023. Last year’s top pick, tight end Dalton Kincaid, looks worth the price, although the jury is still out on 2022 top pick Kaiir Elam.’
Players to know when the Bills are on the clock in the first round of the NFL draft
‘Buffalo could trade up to snag a receiver or trade down from the No. 28 pick. Here are some names to watch, regardless of where the Bills pick.’
Scheer: NFL draft stage shows Detroit, yes, Detroit, is lapping us
‘“The draft here in Detroit is going to make a big step for us in making that old image go away and people having the new image of the city,” Gilbert told The Associated Press. “We’re going to be able to showcase Detroit like never before.” Green Bay, smaller in population than Buffalo, hosts the NFL draft next year. That should tell us something, a lot of somethings. Where’s our sports commission? What’s the status of our business community working with public unions and the area tourism agency to pull our NFL proposal together? Sadly, I’m not sure we’re anywhere near in shape enough to do such a thing.’
Opinion: Possible partners, cost for Bills to trade up in Round 1
‘Sitting with the 28th overall selection, there are several teams ahead of the Bills they could try to make a deal with, depending how the board falls. But which teams would be most likely trade partners? How much would it cost to get to those spots?’
Opinion: 2024 NFL Mock Draft
’23.) Buffalo Bills (from Los Angeles Chargers)*: Xavier Worthy – Wide receiver – Texas.’
Opinion: 2024 NFL Mock Draft
’28.) Buffalo Bills: Adonai Mitchell – Wide receiver – Texas.’
Who will Bills draft in 1st round? See what experts are saying
‘Shocker: most experts have the Bills taking a wide receiver in the first round.’
Carucci Take 2: Receiver is an obvious Bills draft priority, but where will they pick one?
‘Many media mock drafts have the Bills choosing Adonai Mitchell of Texas. At 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds, he has excellent size and speed. Mitchell’s ability to consistently beat press coverage, an area where rookie receivers routinely struggle, makes him especially attractive. His shortcomings when it comes to running precise routes and aggressively snatching the ball out of the air are what could push him to the lower part of the first round.’