‘Many think this can be an immediate help for the Bills, with Teller potentially starting as a rookie. He’ll join a competition in the interior offensive line that includes Russell Bodine, John Miller, and Ryan Groy.’
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Bills wrap up draft with a couple wide receivers
‘Then in the 7th round the Bills selected Austin Proehl. Son of former Jets receiver Ricky Proehl.’
Bills select Stanford defensive tackle Harrison Philips in the 3rd
‘Philips is a high motor guy. What he lacks in physical tools he has in effort. Many draft experts don’t believe that Philips has the burst to supply consistent pressure on the quarterback, or the strength to be a great run stuffer. His best trait is his hand technique.’
Allen, Edmunds arrive at New Era Field for first time
‘The quarterback and linebacker got an ovation from the Bills’ staff inside the lobby of the offices of One Bils Drive before spending time with owners Terry and Kim Pegula, general manager Brandon Beane, and the rest of the front office and coaching staff. From there the two met with the local media and answered questions together at one table inside the Bills’ media room.’
Josh Allen down plays his completion percentage
‘”I try not to read it. I know the type of player I am. Everyone wants to dive into the 56% completion. I don’t think that accuracy represents accuracy. The two are intertwined for sure, but I don’t think it’s a complete description.”‘
Tremaine Edmunds: “I’m a versatile player, I can move around”
‘”Sometimes I showed up inside, sometimes I showed up outside. I’m a versatile player so I can move around. Real athletic guy. Just find ways for me to make plays out there, ultimately we’ll have success.”‘
How much will the Bills’ two first round picks cost against the salary cap?
‘According to NFLPA records, the Bills currently have roughly $18.3 million in available salary cap space for 2018. Figuring in the top-51 rule (only the top-51 salaries on the roster count against the cap during the offseason), they’ll need to allocate roughly $6 million for their entire rookie class.’
Bills trade up to take Allen
‘Allen was widely considered as the quarterback with the most physical tools in this class. However, he had his struggles with mechanics and accuracy during his time at Wyoming.’
Bills move up again, take linebacker Edmunds
‘During his three seasons with the Hokies, Edmunds registered 213 total tackles, 112 solo tackles, one interception, three forced fumbles and 10 sacks. In his junior season, Edmunds was a finalist for the Butkus Award after he recorded 108 tackles and 5.5 sacks in 13 games.’
Bills say Allen needs to earn trust of teammates and fans
‘Head coach Sean McDermott echoed Beane’s sentiments saying, “It was very serious when we got word of it last night, this morning. It’s something that we went back and drilled down further on, again, in terms of digging back into some of the same conversations we had as we went through the process up ’til today.’
Edmunds brothers make NFL Draft history
‘Furthermore, the father of this trio, Ferrell, had an admirable NFL career of his own. He was a Pro Bowler and a two-time all-pro selection to boot with the Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks.’
Action Jackson
‘Jackson is the best dual threat quarterback in this draft as his numbers will attest. The Florida native saw action in three games as a freshman and was the Cardinals’ starter each of the last two seasons. He threw for 7,203 yards and 57 touchdowns, while producing 3,172 yards and 39 touchdowns on the ground. But don’t get the idea that Jackson is a run first guy. He is a passer who can run as opposed to a runner who is asked to pass.’
Capaccio: Rudolph shouldn’t be forgotten man in Bills’ QB mix
‘Rudolph fits the part of the ideal character for how general manager Brandon Beane and head coach Sean McDermott seem to want to cast their team. Consider this: in last year’s draft, every one of the six players the Bills selected was a four-year player in college. I don’t think that was by coincidence. They targeted players with experience. In this draft, the only other highly-touted QB to do that (as far as actual game experience) is Baker Mayfield, who played one year at Texas Tech then three at Oklahoma.’
At No. 22, the Bills may have plenty of options at needy positions
‘Trying to take into account the group of players that will most likely be gone by the time they’re on the clock again, here’s a list of four players who could potentially be available and a fit for the Bills…’.
Report: Bills have called the Broncos about trading up to five
‘Mike Klis from 9News in Denver says that the Bills, Dolphins, and Cardinals have all checked in with the Broncos about trading up to five. With the Browns, Giants, and Jets ahead of that pick it would be likely that at least two and maybe three quarterbacks would already be off the board.’