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To the bolded part: Fair enough. I get that completely. That's kind of where I was initially with the Kincaid pick. Like the player...question if they will put him in position to be worth such a high pick. Hopeful they do and willing to see what they have in store before squashing or praising. As for Williams himself, the impression I got about him was his instincts were a plus. I can totally see him having issues shedding blocks at the NFL level especially, so I share in that concern about him. The biggest red flag I have for him is based off something Beane did throw out there last night. Talking about Tulane having a much simpler defense and it would take time for Williams to pick up the depth of the Bills defense. It does lead me to believe we shouldn't expect much this year. And like you, I don't like that. We all want impact players. Guys that can step in right away. I do think Beane makes far to many "for the future" picks for my liking. However I'm willing to wait and see how the plan shapes up before dismissing it completely. I do have some reservations...however it very well could turn into a nice pick. Too early to judge.

Wait Beane is boycotting the Big 10? I hadn't heard that. That's actually pretty funny to me for some reason

So, you take Beane's word that Williams projects immediately to the outside...but don't believe him when he says Bernard is in the mix for the middle? GM has also said that they feel there is a replacement on the roster...but we won't believe that as well? Seems a bit of pick and choose to me. As for what I think the plan is...I'm completely comfortable saying that I don't know. If Frazier was here still it may shed a bit more light based on past usage and alignment but McDermott being defacto DC at this point opens a ton of possibilities. I saw some reports say that Williams may translate to a Big Nickel role in the NFL. I saw ideas floated that this pick allows more flexibility as far as playing some more 4-3 sets if needed. And yes, like MANY other guys in rounds 3-7 he will help on ST, back up role and learn his position. It never hurts to have guys that can grow into different spots. But you also never can tell where a season will go. What if Taron Johnson goes down early in the season? Would be nice to have a piece like this on the team that has the speed to cover backs/slot WRs...but also a bit more size to cover a TE. The point is it's impossible to project his usage, career path or a complete picture of what they see him as based off a few comments from a presser last night. I am by no means pounding the table for him as a possible future All Pro, however I think the wise approach is to see how he does the first couple years. Same with Bernard, BTW. Just from the sample size we saw last year people already want him cut, traded or drawn and quartered. But we really don't know what we have there quite yet. Let's give it a bit of a chance to fail before assuming it will.

Agree 100%. Both McGovern and Torrence excell in pass pro. Josh may actually have some time. What will help is that if Brown is the RT and is struggling, the RB can help chip on his guy and not have to worry as much about a DT blasting up the middle .3 seconds after the snap. That would help get Knox off the line sooner as well. A HUGE chain reaction of events.

Fans thinking they can project a player that has just been drafted's first 3-4 years in the NFL is what's really baffling. Fans thinking they know the teams plans on usage of a player or how schemes and philosophy of a defense may change the instant they are drafted is baffling. It's almost like some fans predetermine that they are going to be miserable and complain about anything the Bills do if it doesn't fit exactly what they wanted. Baffling, right?

Good write up. Agree, I think Johnson may be a guy we take if he's there. Beane mentioned DB and WR as spots he saw some value in still last night. So that's plausible as well. Kind of expect a DT somewhere. May still see a small trade back in round 5 and grab another 6th or 7th pick. Wouldn't shock. I also expect to see another QB added either very late or UDFA. I know typically they bring 3-4 to camp. Right now Allen, Allen and Barkley are signed. Would like to see some competition for Barkley.

One of the biggest issues last season was once the ball was snapped Allen would have immediate pressure coming right up the middle. This would cause him to have to either roll out quickly, get the ball out too fast or eat a quick sack. This ends that issue. Torrence is not going to get driven back much. And as a mountain of dude you aren't going to get around him fast. And once he locks on to someone they are toast. He's not going to be asked to pull and lead block side to side very often. But what he will do is wall off the defender at the point of attack and drive him out of the play. This will really work well in tandem with Harris and his ability to hit a hole fast get upfield.

There are a LOT of third rounders that start out as backups. That isn't uncommon. Not every player needs to start year one to take over eventually. In the meantime he will contribute other ways. Fans think they will get some premium starter in the 3rd round are kidding themselves. Yes, of course it does happen that way...but on a team with a solid roster it doesn't happen often.

If we traded with the Titans that would have been 14 spots for them to come up and (presumably) take Levis, giving them a potential QB of the future with a 5th year option. A 3rd would have been poor value (in this draft especially) to give them that IMO. And if Kincaid is the weapon people are saying he can be, I think the Bills played it right. We needed the weapon and there weren't many options left high up that may have an impact this year.

I'll take one out of the 2. Dexter went earlier than I thought.

Excellent write up. For me, last night's picks were about 2 things. Roster flexibility and scheme flexibility. My eyes are now firmly on the IOL in camp. I have to believe McGovern starts at LG. This leaves RG as a battle between Torrence, Bates and Edwards. If Edwards regains his early career form under Kromer and Torrence shows well as a rookie...could it spell they end for Mitch Morse in Buffalo? I think they would be good with Bates sliding to center and playing next to his old college teammate. A post June 1st cut of Morse clears $8M in cap space for the year. Not saying it will or even should be the play...but the options are certainly there. Williams in the 3rd gives the Bills more flexibility to show some 4-3 looks, perhaps. With his coverage skills he may even fit as a "big nickel" if needed. There are a lot of ways he can be used. Sure he will get worked in on special teams as well. Maybe not a name we were all familiar with...but he looks like he can be used a lot of different ways. Plus we still get a LB with long dread locks. So far, what Beane has said all pre draft has held true. No replacement for Brown or Davis. They genuinely feel they can take steps forward this year. Edmunds replacement is on the roster. What I'm watching for is Beane to start looking for the future now. He's talked about the lack of DT being signed for next year's roster and I see that being addressed today. I think safety is also a spot we get a look at as well. Thus far very happy with the draft.

I felt like Ika was the pick there.

I think as it sits right now: Dodson comes into camp as the starter. They like him and he's been in the system a few years. He's the safety net if no one else steps up. Bernard is the guy that will get first crack to unseat him. He's who they HOPE will come in and take the job away from Dodson. That's why they took him last year. Spector is a wild card. AJK is here right now if we sustain injury at the position. Wouldn't shock me to see him a roster cut/on the PS when all is said and done if Bernard and or Spector take a step forward. Williams is starting out at OLB. I don't know why this is still shocking to anyone. They have said all along they like the LB room and feel Edmunds replacement is already on the roster.

Wonder if with this pick and the depth in the LB room now the plan is to run a tad more true 4-3 defensive concepts as opposed to the 4-2-5? This would seem to give us some extra versatility to do that.

We are planning on putting them in the same uniform and combining them into 1 MEGA LINEBACKER

Well he fills the hole of LBer with long dreads.

I wanted Torrence. Wanted Torrence last night when we picked. Elated to grab him at the end of round 2.

Thought the Patriots did that in the 6th round like 25 years ago.

Strictly G. Mostly RG but has started LG. Plug and play at RG and you have Bates that has C and LG flexibility.

Yes and no. He's not a guy to run to the second level...but he locks on his man a drives him to the second level often. Will completely eliminate the defender at the point of attack .

Yea, don't care what he looks like in a bikini. Just wanted a guy that can protect Allen and blast holes open in the run game. That's Torrence. This will prove to be an excellent pick IMO. There won't be that quick pressure in Allen's face this year.

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Torrence.

I wanted Gervon Dexter..but my guy is still on the board.