What I am saying is: you can wait and pick at your turn. That leaves you open to the top players at positions of need being selected. You can trade back if you have a partner. Trading back will net you more players but not a top 10 player. When you already have 10 FAs signed and 10 draft picks you do not want to add additional picks. So, you act proactively and seek a trade up to get someone you covet.
As far as who says they’re number 1, 2, 3 etc I thought I was clear...the Bills draft board. I don’t care who I like and I care even less who you like. Who McBeane like is all that matters.
No executive wants to go into a year with 50% of his team being brand new.