WGR

’54.) Buffalo Bills: Julian Okwara – EDGE – Notre Dame.’

‘”There was a lot of speculation, even with the recruiting process of me coming to the Bills. I remember my agent at the time – we didn’t have a lot of offers, obviously because of my age and things of that nature. One of the things that he came back to me with was that they can’t guarantee you a starting spot. I didn’t have a problem with that, and I think that was one of the concerns based on the perceptions throughout the course of my career. I never demanded through my agent or any information that I would come in and I demand the No. 1 spot and that nature. I was like, ‘Is that their only concern?’ He said yes, and I didn’t have a problem with that. I said I’d come in, I’d work and compete for the position.”‘

‘I still think the Bills should draft a receiver at some point because after Diggs, John Brown and Cole Beasley, you can basically take the rest of the names and throw them in a hat. Wide receiver is the deepest position in the draft, and on Day 3 the Bills could still find a player to make the 53-man roster and compete for the fourth spot on the depth chart. In addition, Brown has two years left on his contract and Beasley has three. It never hurts to think down the road when it comes to the depth chart.’

‘However, things have not gone so smoothly for Fournette since his rookie year, where he rushed for 1,040 yards and nine touchdowns and was one of the top rookies of 2017. He missed half of the 2018 season due to injury, and has reportedly frustrated some people in the Jacksonville organization with his lack of work ethic and maturity.’

‘There are some interesting arguments both for and against it. Devin Singletary had a really good rookie season and figures to be the No. 1 back this season. But would the Bills consider another young back to pair with him, or even create competition for the top-role? Even if they are searching for a complement to Singletary, is that player’s playing time and are his carries going to be enough to justify using such a high selection on him, especially after the team also traded a first round pick for wide receiver Stefon Diggs and may be looking to throw the ball more, leaving even less carries and targets available for Singletary and any other back?’

‘Adding another OT in the second round this year would make a lot of sense. If Ford continues to struggle at RT, Buffalo is going to need a plan B. Even if Ford does OK on the outside, adding another prospect would give Buffalo optionality as Ford was also used as a guard last summer. Depth up front is a big need . The Bills top backup OT, Ty Nsekhe is going to be 35 by next fall.’

‘Phase one is normally just a conditioning phase with only strength and conditioning coaches who have no other coaching responsibilities allowed on the field with players. But there will be no on-field work this year due to the modified rules, and according to the memo, team facilities will only open “in conformity with federal, state and local rules and regulations” and if “one or more club facilities remain closed for any period of time, all club facilities must remain closed during that period.”’

‘The Bills could certainly upgrade many backup jobs across the lineup, but adding another safety would add a player with a legitimate role in 2020.’

‘This wide receiver draft class is considered to be one of the best all-time both in terms of top-end talent and depth. That means there could be several enticing players still on the board when the Bills are scheduled to make their first selection, at pick No. 54. If Beane were to add ye another wideout with that pick Friday night, here are a few names that could fit the Bills…’.

‘With the start of the NFL Draft less than a week away and the sports world still on hiatus due to the coronavirus, the crew of Schopp and the Bulldog decided to take on the challenge of drafting a roster of the best offensive players in Buffalo Bills history!’

‘Buffalo re-signed Levi Wallace to a one-year deal, and reunited McDermott with his CB1 from the Carolina days by signing Josh Norman to a one-year deal. Both could be just fine as a second starter who doesn’t need to ever worry about covering an offense’s best player thanks to White. But both saw their struggles in 2019. Norman’s play specifically, has declined each year, and by rapid descent since he left the Panthers for Washington.’

‘Curtis Weaver – Boise State: We know the Bills coaching staff loves players with position flexibility, and this front office has opted for players with experience more often than not since they’ve been in charge. Even though he played only three years at Boise State, Weaver’s played in 40 collegiate football games and can also play in multiple defenses, either with his hand on the ground as a rush-end or standing up.’

‘”I don’t anticipate us at all trying to get back up into the first round. That’s not something I’m even contemplating right now.” Beane said they are focused on Friday, which is when the second round begins.”‘

‘1. 2017.’

‘Boehm comes to the Bills after starting eight games last season for the Miami Dolphins. Prior to that, he had played for the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals, who originally selected him in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Missouri.’