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Yeah, he really got himself on the radar after the Senior Bowl (I believe it was).

Wow! Two guys who have really shot up the rankings: Jamin Davis and Quinn Meinerz.

McD would be salivating to finally get his Big Nickel.

As mentioned above, LB JOK too

Ain't that the truth! As for the simulator, after they made the 49ers trade to #3, it took me 3 runs before they drafted a QB there. I'm still addicted to it anyway.

This is where I'm at as well. In my latest iterations of the simulator, if Newsome is there, I grab him; if not, I trade back (unless an edge falls, or sometimes I'll take Moehrig). This is why, for me, I think it's going to be the most interesting Bills draft in Beane's tenure.

My inclination was OL, but I think a defensive guru like Staley would've been thrilled to pick his CB1 there.

The Eagles have made new Coach Brandon Staley's decision for him by taking Farley. Deep down, he knows he has to protect his franchise QB, especially with guys behind him named Chase and Sticks if he goes down. So, with the lucky 13th selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, the San Diego Chargers of LA select: Rashawn Slater, OT/G, Northwestern. While the Chargers also liked Vera-Tucker here, they went with Slater who is slated to start at G, but will slide to the blind side quick if a guy named Pipkin isn't up to the task. @CNYfan and the Minnesota Vikings are on the clock.

Yes, fully agree on the EWoods model, and didn't mean to imply he'd start right away. However, taking a C, though, would suggest they are taking the long view, and not going all-in to can get to The Game this year. I actually favor this approach, and a lot of my mock drafting on the simulator does some trading back to pick up at least a R2 as ammo to move up in 2022 for that edge rusher.

Just to be clear, I think they could certainly pick BPA at a lot of positions and improve those, so I wouldn't complain if they picked one of either Harris or Ettiene, for example. The only obvious area where they don't need to upgrade is QB. Personally, I'd like to see them make an "unsexy" pick of a stud C to settle that position for the rest of Josh's career--sorry Ryan Bates. Of course, that's just my thinking for today.

Regardless of how they feel about Adams, I think you're right about bringing in at least one vet OT, as it appears Beane is making sure that he has filled all of the holes--including depth issues--on the roster before the draft so he can claim to go with the BPA. That's why they need to bring in a vet S too. This Bills' draft is going to be very interesting. They have a lot of areas where they need to improve their depth (OT being one), but if they truly believe they can make it to the Big Game, then they need to draft a couple people with the first two picks who will help this year. While they could definitely use a #1 edge rusher, I think anyone who will be there at 30 is going to have a lot of question marks, and may not contribute enough this year. If they want to go for it this year, I think they will target CB2, as there should be someone who can help right away (Newsome is my current R1 target). I also think they want a true big nickel candidate, as Neal does not really fit what McD wants, but I'm not sure there's someone at 30 (or later) who fits it (I like Moehrig a lot, but I'm not sure he's a big nickel)? Draft priorities in order: CB2, Edge (only if someone slips), Big Nickel Depth Draft needs: OT, LB, TE (I'd rank OT slightly above the other two)

If his focus and goal is at C, this makes me wonder how Trey Adams is coming along (since they will need a swing OT)?

My favorite name in the draft. I'd take him on that alone.

Yes, part of the 17 years of wandering in the wilderness. ugh.

@Virgil Chargers Packers Vikings Lions if available

Wonder how @FireChans feels about this addition to STs?

It might make Marlowe accept what they've offered him, if they have. guess I should have read all 3 pages.

He was someone I wanted the Bills to draft at the time, instead they moved up to get Ragland. Shades of the McCargo draft...ugh!

Are we trading a pick? Or are you assuming they pick someone not on the list? Bills have 30, 61, and 93

He's got a pretty good track record too: https://steelersdepot.com/2020/04/looking-back-at-gil-brandts-2019-top-100-draft-prospect-rankings-7-year-success-rates/ Most interesting ranking for me is how he has LBs Werner and JOK the reverse of what most have. Wonder if JOK could be the big nickel McD wants?

I don't know, it seems like being an a$$ and process compatible are mutually exclusive to me.

As the resident alien says, "Humans, they are so dumb."

Doesn't sound like a process guy. It'll be interesting to see if they Bills do their due diligence on him though.

Not many will give up a 2022 R1. I've run the draft simulator a lot, and it gives the Bills a lot of options for trading back and picking up an R2 in 2022. Depending on who is available at 30, one of my strategies has been to move back and pick up assets to use for a move up in 2022. You still get a few good players this year, and you have the assets to move into the top 10 next year for that edge rusher. No idea what the pool looks like next year, but this year seems to be full of potential boom-bust types.

This makes Brown's comment all the more interesting....