Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

‘The 6-foot-2, 304-pounder will instantly get the chance to become a rotational depth player along with free agent veteran signings Austin Johnson and Deshawn Williams.’

‘Carter was Duke’s first three-year captain and recorded 125 tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 11 pass breakups, 7 forced fumbles and 4 fumble recoveries in his career with the Blue Devils.’

‘Trading down was the opposite tack everyone assumed Beane would be on board with. There was speculation that he might take a big swing to get into the top 10 to pick one of the top three receivers – Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. who went No. 4 to the Cardinals, Malik Nabers of LSU who went to Brian Daboll and the Giants at No. 6, and Washington’s Rome Odunze went No. 9 to the Bears.’

‘Draft analysts were perplexed and Bills fans were frustrated.’

‘Two players who several draft analysts graded as late first-round or early second-round picks are Georgia’s Ladd McConkey and Texas’ Adonai Mitchell. Other players considered second-round values are Oregon’s Troy Franklin, Florida State’s Keon Coleman, Western Kentucky’s Malachi Corley, and Michigan’s Roman Wilson.’

‘No. 33 (Round 2, Friday). No. 60 (Round 2, Friday). No. 95 (Round 3, Friday).’

‘During the 1970s, the Bills made history by losing 20 consecutive games to the Miami Dolphins, a futility record that may never be matched. One of the reasons for their struggles against Miami and so many other teams (51-91-2 record for the decade) was their horrible track record on draft day. Of the 12 players they selected in the first round of the 1970s drafts, seven were flat out busts.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘Still, Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane must choose wisely at No. 28. He can ensure getting a top player by trading up via the 2025 second-round pick gained from the Stefon Diggs trade to Houston. Beane has signaled a desire not to do that, but it’s not out of the question.’

‘The Pegulas are responsible for additional costs to the Bills’ new stadium because New York State and Erie County’s contributions are capped, according to Graham. The stadium was projected at $1.4 billion but now looks to be closer to $2 billion.’

‘Allen said he and Diggs exchanged text messages after the trade. Allen’s thanked Diggs for “everything that he did for me.” “I’ll always have a spot in my heart for him,” Allen said. “I’ll always love that guys like a brother.”‘

‘“I’d pick Josh,” Brady said when asked on the Deepcut Podcast who will be the next first-time Super Bowl winning QB. “I like Josh as a guy, as a leader. But you know, he has to get by the (Kansas City) Chiefs, and that’s hard because Patrick (Mahomes) is incredible in the way he leads that team.”’

‘Here’s a look at some recent mock drafts and which players they see the Bills taking in the first round.’

‘On the afternoon of Saturday, June 4, 1994, my home phone rang and at the other end was O.J. Simpson. Finally. And, as it turned out, just in time.’