The Phillips 9 1/2 sack season is the definition of flash in the pan. He was also horrendous vs the run that year and pretty much his entire career. People see 342 lbs and are like yo he gonna help vs the run. Every once in a blue moon he lucks out and shoots a gap in the run game but otherwise he is a liability vs the run.
Many latest drafts I'm seeing my favorite guys are gone before we pick. So I guess throw me in the trade-up crowd 🤣. DE,DT,WR.....Grant is also one of mine, he is one of few rare DT I move up for.
A lot of things magically fell into their laps it was crazy. Carter, Mitchell and DeJean in the draft, Barkley in free agency. It's going to be awhile before another team has all the chips fall like that again.
While I'm NOT on the Higgins train he's definitely a notch above Price was. Higgins did pretty well in the games Chase missed. Price never could carry the load.
I've been secretly hoping to grab him with one of our 2nds if the Cook situation goes south. Now you've ruined it😂😆🤣. Seriously though, I like him a lot as a fit for us.
A high 3rd would probably be as nice as we could hope for. But that pick could really open up this draft for the Bills.
I remember some here liking Slaton a good bit during the draft process that year. This in the past is where the Bills would lose a guy ready to come into their own. Maybe now is where the Bills can flip the script. Some of those NT types who are labeled "run stuffing only" add some complimentary pass rush juice when they keep working at it. Could be a sneaky good target.
Personally for me I'm going the free agent route with CB and safety as I think our draft slots do not line up well at all with the value at those positions. DE and DT are deep enough where maybe with a little moving up action we should be able to bring in some fresh new talent there. I'm also very determined to bring in more talent at WR as I believe you cannot stay complacent on offense. How WR gets done will be tricky but make no mistake it absolutely is a need.
I like the trade him to move up in this draft idea....with any of the first 3 picks we seem to be about 15 or so picks away from that first tier of positions of need. Something to definitely consider 🤨