jkeerie

Philly actually had needs at CB and WR. Additionally BPA and value is determined by a team's draft board not what flashes across a TV screen. As it turns out, the Bills were able to draft 7 of Daniel Jeremiah's top 150 with their first 7 selections. They balanced their need with the value on the draft board which is what GMs generally do. Scheme fits also play a huge role in how teams rank players.

Logic...I appreciate your feelings on this. In truth, I was disappointed in this year's draft, but mainly because of who we drafted with our last 3 picks and because we only drafted one receiver. 1. Keon Coleman was not my first choice of receiver, but in truth, outside of the 40 time, Keon Coleman is the closest to the top 4 receivers in this draft. Had he run a fast 40 at the combine, he would have been a top 10 pick. Coleman doesn't need separation. Any ball thrown near him, he will come down with . He won't be man-handled by defensive backs (think Jets and Chiefs). When I think of how many times Bills receivers did NOT come down with contested balls, I understand why the Bills focused on a player of Coleman's stature and ability. So...don't be so quick to dismiss Coleman. 2. Cole Bishop was the safety I expected the Bills to draft and we did. He will be solid, providing the abilities and leadership and smarts we're used to. 3. Carter...just as you said. He'll be a solid rotational DT and when I heard his presser, he reminded me so much of Lorenzo Alexander. He'll be a strong leader on this team. 4. Ray Davis. We knew we were going to draft a RB. Daniel Jermiah loved the pick, saying he was his 3rd best receiver in the draft. Great running the football and out of the backfield. I nice compliment to Cook. 5. Sedrick VP. We needed a center and we got a good one with a lot of experience in Sedrick. The competition he has faced has been among the best, so I expect him to work his way into a starting role sooner rather than later. 5. Ulofoshio, LB. I expected the Bills to draft a LB at some point given that we were on our 4th string by the playoffs. In truth, I don't know much about EU, but the ESPN and NFL pundits seemed to like the pick, saying he was one of the most impactful LBs in the draft. So...we'll see. I won't dismiss him just because I am unfamiliar. 5. Javon Solomon. We needed an Edge and got a good one according to the ESPN and NFL Network guys. I think he may work his way into the rotation. I'm optimistic. The remaining picks are where my disappointment stems from. I would have preferred a second WR especially since the Bills spent so much time evaluating WRs. 6. Tylan Grable. I expected the Bills to draft an OT. It's an annual tradition with them. According to Beane, they liked his traits and sent Kromer down to work him out and evaluate him. So they see the potential. He's played both on the left and right side at tackle as well as right guard. Since VanDemark does not seem to play well on the right side, they likely want to groom another prospect as backup. 6. Daquan Hardy, CB. See above. It's an annual tradition. Being a Penn State alum and watching a lot of PSU football, I've been critical of their corners. In years past, if they weren't giving up big plays, they were committing PI. They were better in 2023. He'll be good on ST and if he can develop into a backup nickel, I'm good. 7. Travis Clayton. He has potential albeit he is a project. However, the upside is the roster exemption for international players. The Bills can keep 17 on the practice squad as opposed to just 16. In this draft, the Bills filled a lot of needs. The veterans they brought in were only signed to one year deals for the most part, so if these rookies can develop there will be spots for them. So I'm not so down on this draft based on what I've watched throughout the college season. I'm hoping KJ Hamler can stay healthy and truly live up to the potential he displayed at Penn State and become that deep threat the Bills could use. He didn't show much at Denver due to health and QB play. We'll see what UDFA's are brought in as well, and though Beane did say there's no trade in the works for a veteran, he did not rule out bringing in veteran help at the WR position. My two cents.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't we get a roster exemption for international players?

It also appears he has experience at both left and right tackle, as well as right guard.

Considering we were down to our 4th string LB last year in the playoffs, depth at LB isn't a bad idea. Remember, the guys we signed in the off season are on one year deals.

Or they have a bunch of guys targeted lower.

He loved the Davis pick at RB and said he'd add the Bills to teams he loves but Mike Rob is hogging them.

I've been following the picks online and then watching NFL Network on my TV and ESPN on my laptop. It was a nice piece that ESPN did.

Or they have players they believe they can get at 160 and 163.

Yes.

They could also use a center.

Coleman is going to be a stud. I do want them to take another WR. Let's just wait to the end of the draft.

And we signed most of them to one year contracts. The draft isn't just for this year.

Or maybe the Bills wanted to hang onto them. This year a lot of these picks will make the team. We lost a lot of depth in the off season.

Then you missed it. They did a nice profile piece on him and then showed highlights. Kiper likes him out of the backfield especially.

Happy...Beane said today would be used for depth and immediate Special Teams contributors. We did need another RB...and Davis should be a nice compliment to Cook. Jeremiah just said he was his 3rd ranked RB in this draft. We still have 6 picks. Let's see where Beane goes from here. BTW...I expect to see Carter on the field a lot this year.

Jeremiah just said he was his 3rd ranked RB in this draft.

Glad Detroit got the attendance record!

Yes. They love Cole's smarts.

Either there isn't a player they covet, or they haven't been able to find a trade partner. Beane said last night that they would consider moving up depending on how the draft fell.

This is a good point. The Bills have drafted smart players thus far. That will likely continue.

Beane in his presser said that they would expect to add depth and special teamers tomorrow. He did say that he'll see what happens in Round 4, but that likely he will move up as players start to drop. He said that he tried to move up for Bishop in the 2nd because he was the only player left on their board with a second round grade. He said "fortunately, no one took my calls."

Beane said that Bishop was the only player they had left on their board with a 2nd round grade. I wonder where they have Franklin?

Watching Carter's presser with the media...he reminds me a lot of Lorenzo Alexander. I think this guy will become a team leader pretty quickly.

woulda, coulda, shoulda...