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That would definitely piss a lot of people off, for sure.

If true, it might suggest that they really like one or more WRs outside of those top 3 and don't need to trade up that far to accomplish their goals.

They've lost 241 targets to the two starters and about 285 targets total at the WR spot. Curtis Samuel will take up some of the slack, and they probably won't do it, but there's plenty of passes to go around for two more at 28 and 60.

There's likely to be a run on WRs starting around the last few picks of R1 and down to about 40-45. Five or six will probably go in that range. I think there will be teams willing to move up to get the one they like the most. Of course, that's also an incentive for the Bills to stay right where they are. They're in a good spot and will likely have their choice of the group that goes in that range, if they want one.

That's my expectation as well. I think Legette probably goes in the top 40. And I also agree about pick 60. It seems like it'll be kind of a dead spot in this draft for matching the Bills needs with value.

It depends. If it seems like the overall offense is performing well and those guys are increasing their production throughout the season, cutting down on mistakes and generally building momentum in the right direction, yeah, I think the Bills probably would be set at WR for 2025.

Yeah, I think you have to consider what he did on the field first...in this case, significant issues with separation. If the combine testing confirms that, which it did, then you have a problem. The gauntlet drill is interesting, but in light of his play against live competition, it seems like an anomaly. And further, he didn't do the agility drills, which makes me wonder why. I say that, but I actually liked him more than I thought I would when I went back and watched him play a bit. There's something there. I just don't think I'd want the Bills to be the team to risk it in a deep WR draft. Many are saying that's his best usage in the NFL, but that's too much crossover into Dalton Kincaid's role, IMO.

I have no idea if that's true, but I would agree that it would be a major concern, if it is.

I'd also prefer that if they're available. I'm not sure they will be, and the rest of the DE/DL prospects that seem likely to be there at 60 seem pretty ordinary to me. Maybe a little better at DT than DE, but it's still not much more than a 50-50 preference compared to a safety. And I think they have a more immediate need at the latter.

I agree completely on Troy Franklin. If they go WR with their first pick, I think it likely comes from the group of Franklin, McConkey, Worthy, and Legette (possibly also Wilson if they trade down). I'm not as convinced on Coleman. Due diligence, sure, but I think there's too much role overlap with Dalton Kincaid.

I'd rather not, but late 2nd round looks like kind of a dead spot in this draft to me for some of the other Bills' needs. If they can get a starting caliber safety at 60, that may be tough to pass up, depending on what's available.

I'm leaning more and more to the idea that, if the Bills keep pick 28, it will be McConkey. Just in terms of pre-draft visits the last few years, they seem to have a significant preference for these types of speed/quickness/route-running types early and less apparent concern for height/weight. Ignoring the top 3 that they have no shot at, McConkey seems like the best overall of that sub-group, IMO, and I think I've about settled on him as WR 5 in this draft. If they can add both him and Legette, I'd definitely be happy. I'm just not sure how. I think we're more likely looking at McConkey OR Legette at 28 and maybe whatever is left at 60 or one of the better mid-round prospects in a trade into R3.

Absolutely not.

It's not true in all cases, but most QBs have bigger issues with pass rush right up the middle than off the edge. On one hand, there's a little more opportunity this year on the Bills roster for a rookie DT than at DE. The trouble is finding a true elite pass rushing DT. I wouldn't pick one at 28, but at 60? Sure, if they've addressed WR.

Well, like any player, I'd hope that he improves his game and is a better player two or three seasons down the road than he is as a rookie. Again, I'm not against drafting him at 28 and yes, I would take him ahead of some of the WRs being discussed as 1st round picks on longer term potential. But in terms of this upcoming season, I think there's a higher risk that the immediate results are likely to be underwhelming.

As I said, I don't have a huge issue with taking Latu at 28. If he stays healthy, its a pick that should, at worst, pay dividends in two or three years as he develops and as DE roster turns over. For this year? As a rookie, I can see a higher than normal risk that he ends up as a depth guy who plays 10 plays a game and finishes the year with 15 tackles and 2.5 sacks.

Von Miller is the main question mark, but I think they probably would have found a way to unload him with the rest if they thought it was hopeless. Regardless, the fact is that he's still on the roster and even after the pay cut, he's eating up a fair amount of cap space. For better or worse, he's likely to play plenty of snaps this year. Considering what they're paying Epenesa, I think they're pretty happy with him as the #3.

True, but we both know the Bills are going to give him every opportunity to prove he can still play this year, whether he actually can or not.

I actually don't have an issue with drafting Latu at 28 (I would not trade up for him given the injury issue) and yes, he's probably better than the usual projects at DE in the late 1st. Still, I would be concerned that he spends most or all of the season mired as the 4th DE on the roster as he adjusts to the NFL, especially with three established veterans ahead of him.

I just don't see a place for DL (particularly DE) to make a major contribution this year. Realistically, a late 1st probably isn't going to beat out the established veterans at those spots, so you're drafting depth for this year. IMO, they'd be better off drafting two or three of them early on day 3, fill the depth need, and re-evaluate after the season. I think 2025 is supposed to be a better DL draft, anyway.

I don't mind the pick at 28, but if they trade up for a guy with those medical red flags, the board might well be justified for that reaction.

Most seem to project him as a slot WR in the NFL, and if that's the case, he doesn't really fit the Bills' needs. But I can see the case for a higher ranking. He's 6'1, played at an elite SEC school, led them in recieving yards the last two years. Has good hands and runs good routes. The draft sites had him as a 2nd or 3rd based on that. Then, supposedly, he had a really good week at the Senior Bowl. And then he posts the best set of agility scores at the combine along with a strong 40. So who knows where he actually goes, but in comparison to the initial grades of the draft sites, I can see where they might have him undervalued and a guy who was a borderline R2 before might actually go a round higher.

Probably not. There have always been bad drafts...the 2000 draft being one of the worst ever. A few good players here and there, but for the most part, that thing was putrid. If we get three or four in a row, then you have to wonder.

Yeah, I realize things like that happen in these mock drafts where a few people will try to spike the board for or against whatever they want their team to do. That being said, I do think the run on WRs will begin during those last few picks of R1 and that it'll thin out in a hurry into the middle parts of R2. There won't be much left at 60. I'm also a little worried that Miami may start that run by taking Xavier Worthy at 21. Might see one or two more go by 28 if that happens.

I've heard that elsewhere in the last few weeks. If true, those later picks on day 3 are more worthless than usual for trade purposes.