GunnerBill

I am a big Hutchinson fan. Once you get into that third tier of receivers I think he is the most polished. I'd take him over the more popular names - Mingo, Perry, Scott etc I don't know if there is a single guy in this class that I am like "that guy has to be a Bill."

There is some Woolen there. I don't think his tape is as strong as Woolen's. But the measurables are there.

Shakir can't play outside.

Day 1, maybe. I certainly think he can start as a rookie. Obviously he has some vets infront of him and I don't think the Bills would rush him but I think he could earn starting time. I think Paris Johnson, Broderick Jones and Darnell Wright would all probably start at right tackle. Anthony Harrison and Matthew Bergeron would also have a chance to start there (they'd be slight favourites in a camp battle with Spencer Brown IMO). Inside Peter Skoronski would start. I think of they drafted Torrence (I don't think they would) they would be doing so with the idea that he is a day 1 starter. Steve Avila, John Michael Schmit and Joe Tippman would all have a chance to be too but would all be competing for one of the guard jobs. Morse will start at centre. And then Zavala as discussed. So three tackles and two interior guys who would almost definitely start, plus two other tackles and three other interior guys who would have a shot.

Devonta Smith wasn't a 4.3 guy. There was no comine his year (covid) but he ran in the 4.4s the year before at Alabama's pro day (admittedly it wasn't part of a draft process so he likely hadn't trained for it). Jackson fair enough was a 4.35 guy but Smith wasn't and Smith isn't a speed guy on his film either. The biggest physical difference between he and Addison that I see is actually he is a tad longer - an inch taller and with longer arms - that helps him getting off press. And nobody is arguing Addison is Smith. He was a top 10 pick and for good reason. In this class he'd be at worst the 3rd best player in the draft. But you can only pick people who are in this draft... and if Addison is there at #27 it is a very strong chance he is the best of the players in this draft left for you to pick.

Cole Beasley wasn't really a route runner in the true sense. He just had an innate feel for the soft spot in zones. He also was a slot only. And those guys should not go round 1. We have done the Stef Diggs thing before. The reason he went in the 5th was his college production was majorly impacted by injury. He broke a leg one year then had multiple injuries his junior year. Not saying he'd have gone round 1 necessarily but he'd have gone day 2 easily. And the point is he WAS worth a 1st round pick later in his career when the Bills traded for him. As for better value on the board... I'd be surprised. I have a borderline 1st/2nd grade on Addison but he is the 14th best player on my board. This draft sucks. If he is there at #27 he is almost definitely the best available.

If Dorsey isn't going to use a tight end drafting one in round 1 makes no sense.

At this stage I'd be shocked if the Bills stay at #27 and draft an OL in that spot. I think the first two picks will be a receiver and a defensive player in some order. But if they traded back maybe all bets are off.

Whereas I place route running #1 and hands #2 at receiver. They are the most translateable attributes.

I only sent Virgil guys I have 3rd round grades on. 4th on Steen and Freeland. Steen that is about the consensus. Freeland I am lower than the consensus I accept.

His fit is a team that plays base then brings a nickel in for obvious passing downs.

I voted Zavala. The top 3 on this list, him, Battle and Smith are upper 3rds on my board. The rest mid to late 3rds. So anyone from that tier and I just think our roster as it is Zavala is more likely to make an imapct as a rookie.

Yep. Plays smaller than his size because he catches basically nothing above the rim. When you add that into the fact he also drops his share..... hmm. I see the potential but the flaws are real.

Was the best player left on my board too. Okay 15 3rd round grades left on my board as the Bills go on the clock. @Virgil in case any use... 1. Christopher Smith, Safety, Georgia 2. Jordan Battle, Safety, Alabama 3. Chandler Zavala, Guard, North Carolina State 4. Jartavius Martin, Safety, Illinois 5. Jaquelin Roy, Defensive Tackle, LSU 6. Eli Ricks, Cornerback, Alabama 7. Xavier Hutchinson, Wide Receiver, Iowa State 8. Emil Ekiyor, Guard, Alabama 9. Brandon Joseph, Safety, Norte Dame 10. Henry To’oTo’o, Linebacker, Alabama 11. Kayshon Boutte, Wide Receiver, LSU 12. Nick Saldiveri, Offensive Tackle, Old Dominion 13. Michael Wilson, Wide Receiver, Stanford 14. Noah Sewell, Linebacker, Oregon 15. Ji’Ayir Brown, Safety, Penn State

I do too. But I don't think they are.

Harrison might need a year before you see the best of him but he has some real technique. Jones is just big. Doesn't understand where his hands are or his fert are. That type almost never translates.

Already selected. Try again. #58 to the Cowboys. Hold fire.

Yea add him as well. Don't like him at all.

I don't think they are picking OL in the first two rounds either. I do, however, think they will pick a receiver. When the Bills have so many guys at a position in for pre-draft meetings they generally draft that position early. Not saying I know who, but I expect one of our first two picks to be receiver and the other to be a defensive player.

The guys that are true "do not draft" guys are rubbish late round possibles that I don't think can play. The biggest consensus day 1 or 2 name that I would not draft in the first 3 rounds is Dawand Jones. If he slipped to round 4, sure I'd take a chance on the size. But he will go at latest round 3 and I wouldn't take him.

Yea, not a bad comparison.

I definitely think in future multi rounders we should be like the real draft and reduce time to pick after round 1. Round 1 moved reasonably well (we got through 31 picks in 49 hours). It has been patchy since. Life happens, we all recognise that (equally some of us live in different parts of the world) so it is never going to be easy, but I think keeping it moving in rounds 2 and 3 is the challenge.

No he is plenty tall enough. It is is fluidity for me. Don't like his hips. Think he is more suited to safety where he can face the play and let his acceleration and closing speed take him to the ball than corner where he has to flip his hips and follow a receiver downfield while also getting his head around. I think just let him play centre field where he can see it happening.

Or doubling down on it? I mean Richardson is basically Malik on speed. Bigger and stronger but with very similar questions.

The heavy rumour the last 48 hours is the Titans trying to trade up with the Cardinals to get to #3 for Richardson.