OldTimer1960

Devonte’s Walker is having a bit of a rough time at the Senior Bowl. Difficulties getting open and dropping passes - I guess not too surprising that he might need more development than some others given that he played at Kent State until last season and then wasn’t eligible early in the year at UNC. I don’t claim to be fully able to evaluate these guys like Gunner and some others can, but Walker didn’t wow me in a couple full games that I watched.

I like what we saw from Shakir this year - really encouraging- but a little early to conclude that he is the answer in the slot. I hope he is, but defenses will have film on him this coming season. Also, it’s relatively easier to find a guy who can be a reliable slot receiver compared to finding a guy who can play well outside.

Likely gone before Bills’ 2nd pick and maybe a little high for him at pick 28. If guys like Legette and Walker continue to struggle at the Senior Bowl, maybe McConkey will pass them. McConkey’s size is borderline for outside, I’m less concerned about his speed - he looks fast “enough” on tape.

Was that 44% only counting the games he played in? He did miss several games due to injury. Anyway, that is the point - Oliver and a rookie still would require at least 2 backup DTs, so they have to be found somewhere.

I’m sure it’s a typo, but Fauanu isn’t a WR.

Gonna still need depth if they take Sweat - he might not be able to play more than 50% of snaps at that size.

He is intriguing with his great size and what looks to be very good speed. Still, where was he and what was he doing before this year? Of what I’ve seen, he looks very good to me, but let’s see how Sr Bowl practices play out for him.

One of the reasons you pay big $ for a QB like Allen is the idea that he can elevate the play of those around him. Of course, that only goes so far - you still need some playmakers. But, they have only 1 DT (Oliver). Can they afford to re-sign Daquan Jones? That would help address that need so they don’t HAVE to find a starter at DT in the draft. Safety is also a very lean position. I think there will be more QBs than usual in round 1 and maybe not quite as many WRs, but there will be another run on WR early- mid 2nd. If the Bills want a decent WR, I think they probably have to take one in round 1 or maybe trade back to top of 2nd. I think the top dozen WR could be gone by 60.

I think that as the draft approaches, some of the WR prospects will be lowered. They are easy to see flash play from so the start with pretty high grades. Likely Bills will have to dip down into players “rated” in the late 30s - 40s if they want WR. If they miss in round 1, they will sit through a run of WR coming off before their 2nd pick.

I think it is a little optimistic to call Kincaid and, especially Shakir, “studs”. They had promising seasons that suggest that the future is bright for them, but one season of “better than expected” doesn’t mean they are locks to be stars. For example, Shakir’s strong 2nd half season would not prevent me from drafting another slot WR. I think the need for an outside guy is greater, but competition for Shakir isn’t out of the question.

If he can avoid injury - he is extremely thin for a 6’1” WR. Very fast and agile for sure.

Some (a lot?) of that wait with Brown was due to his back injury that prevented him from training in 2022 offseason and missed most of 2022 camp. Really a lost season even though he played.

Those 3 6ths might get you to the top of the 5th round. The 2 5th rounders PLUS the 3 6ths might get an early 4th round pick.

What are you trading to move up? They need at least 1 DT, S, likely a DE as well and you hope, but can’t expect, to find strong contributors in round 5 and later. I do like what I’ve seen of him. Big and strong hands. Doesn’t look slow, either.

I think you are counting on Shakir too much. Gabe Davis looked like he was breaking out, but he topped out. I think you HAVE to find a very talented rookie WR and if Shakir really does break out, that’s gravy.

The team has A great QB and beyond a maybe aging Stef Diggs, they have nothing at WR. Gotta do better than a 4th round WR.

Yes, me especially because I was very wrong about Terrel Bernard.

Would it make you feel better if he was yelling and pounding the table? C’mon, they DID get eliminated- like 31 other teams. The idea that it is win the Super Bowl else season is a total failure is talk-show induced bs. Yeah, we wanted them to win. Fans of all 32 teams want their team to win.

We would have been happy to put off such discussions, but I was satisfied that the team dug out of the hole at 6-6 and won a playoff game. I think key injuries on the D really gave them less than their best chance against KC and no team can control injuries. I thought they did a commendable job staying the course with those injuries.

It’s getting to be draft prospect discussion time - I love reading your takes on the prospects! Thanks in advance!

He is very fast, but super skinny. He needs to add 10 pounds to reach under-weight status. He only weighs about 165. That’s the concern.

Happy to see him do well. I really enjoyed his running style.

What momentum would that be? They played down to bad competition the last 2 weeks.

I hate this team

Nothing about this team looks like a contender