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See that response I can respect and get behind more than the "i'm sorry what?" which was rather sarcastic. It's been a long long day... The troll comment was more meant for the "you DO know what voluntary means". Apologies.

I agree Newcam, buuuuuut there is another side of that coin. While it's nice to have more early round picks for hopeufully quality players, there is value to having as many picks as possible too! It's extremely difficult to "hit" on a draft pick and find a handful of players who will last longer than a rookie contract in the NFL. Cast a wide net with more picks, and use that practice squad to develop players (just another point to add here). Hopefully the scouts get it right more often than not.

There are other issues here. C'mon let's not be naive to the situation. And I'm not starting another back and forth with trolls. Have a nice evening.

Poyer is not participating in voluntary workouts, has changed agents, and wants a new contract. Beane stated he's focused on the draft and quote "can't pay everyone". There are some indications that this issue could persist until the start of the season, but of course, everyone's hoping it works out well for the team and for Poyer. I consider that a "holdout", but let's not split hairs on descriptions about what's going on here. mmkay?

Adding my weekly mock: With Poyer continuing to hold out, I went heavy on secondary in the first three rounds. Added a linebacker, Interior OL, a short yardage/goal line back, a DL sleeper pick (check this dude out!), as well as the "do everything" FB/TE/KR that I'm hoping for in Heyward. Love Kyle Phillips, arguably one of the best route runners and slot SR in this draft. Would love Ford in the 4th!

Sorry to bump this one up but I am wondering what the opinions are on the chances Poyer will be asking more money than the Bills are willing to sign him for, and if SAFETY, along with CORNERBACK are both going to be big questions going into the draft. I just have this gut feeling that Poyer will be holding out to start this season, and that could add even more of an issue for let's say the first month of the season. Some have talked about drafting a S/CB hybrid type player. I'm starting to wonder if we might be seriously considering players like Cine or Brisker (true safeties) in the first if the top Corners are gone..... Might we be looking at both a corner AND a safety in the top 3 rounds?? Starting to think so.

Good points. I guess the hope when they drafted him was to coach him to being less sloppy but his character just wouldn't allow it. Being an NFL football player is a privilege and I can't stand "attitude players". Send him to McDonalds for minimum wage.

Yeah with the exclusion of the Patriots, Dolphins or Jets...

Top corners and actual first-round-graded players drafted already when we picked at 25. Traded down and got two extra second rounders this year and gave up a 6th rounder this year and 4th next. CB Hill was the first pick, and I nabbed Brisker as INSURANCE/LEVERAGE with the Poyer situation. LB Chenal was a good value at 57 Didn't plan on taking two WR's back to back but that's what the board produced. Metchie can stretch the field, while Phillips adds slot competition Went OG in the 5th NT in the 6th Closed it out with a TE/FB/KR hybrid player (and personal late pick "hope")

On a superbowl contending team, you go BPA.... right? I know I know... cornerback etc.

Great RD1 Pick! WR Wilson is great value at 25 IMO.

He is playing at a fairly high level but on the wrong side of 30, you don't want to overpay for what he's DONE vs. what he can still DO. To me that includes his ability at his age to stay healthy, play every game, and play every game at a high level commensurate to his paycheque amount. Beane knows what he's doing saying that "right now he's focused on the draft" and that "he wants Poyer back". I think both statements are telling. He wants Poyer back "at the right dollar amount", but the draft might offer some leverage with Poyer's deal.

Preseason will be interesting to watch with these DB's.... There COULD be a leverage pick in an early round on a Safety. That sort of pick would decrease Poyer's ask.....

Haven't read this whole thread admittedly, but I'm wondering what you all think about Damar Hamlin, in case this whole Poyer contract issue does not work out well for the Bills.

Boom. Love this signing. OT just got a little stronger.

Wow I did not realise this. Thanks for clarifying.

After watching Beane's conference with media, one takeaway I have is that Beane feels the draft is top thin, and middle round heavy. He said he wouldn't bet the farm on a first round player (and I think there might only be 20 or less first round-graded prospects). So.... I guess that means he will "more likely" trade out of the first to get more second, third, fourth round picks. I think that we also have arguably too many picks in that scenario and some picks might not even "win" a job on the 53 or PS. To me that means he would also try to trade back UP in middle rounds to go and get players he really wants as opposed to letting the board fall to him. I'm betting on more middle round picks, and we may trade away a 7th and/or a 6th rounder to move up in the middle rounds. 5 solid picks when the dust settles. Hopefully one or two that will earn significant starting time to improve the team, with the others adding needed depth at key positions.

To play Nickel/Dime?

Yeah they'll draft OC in the first and cut Morse to free up a tonne of cap $$. ....that's a joke by the way...

I'll just post a mock here and there. In this version, Jameson Williams dropped all the way to 25. No brainer. Addressed CB in round 2 and Interior OL in round 3 Grabbed a TE that would have likely gone much higher if not for an ACL injury. Can develop behind two current starters. Added another physical corner for depth. The DL Brooks was BPA Added the "everything player; RB/FB, TE, KR etc..." and my fav "hidden gem" Connor Heyward: When have you seen a fullback/TE hybrid return kicks.... Teammate Nailor adds another developmental WR to the roster.

https://billswire.usatoday.com/2022/04/19/buffalo-bills-private-workout-2022-nfl-draft-trey-mcbride/ Potential second round prospect hosted by Beane and company. Nice notes in this article, that also gives a nod to Knox.

Hmmm.. Seems to be in line with the number of Quarterbacks taken in the first round over the years. And Safeties. And Guards?

Here's my latest mock in a TRADE DOWN scenario (if the value at Cornerback isn't there). In this case we get THREE second round picks, and THREE playmakers at CB, WR, and CB. What you can't see is the 7th round pick spent on Georgia DE Adam Anderson for the PS, and develop. Hall has been talked about enough. You know why I picked him in the 2nd round, not the 1st. McCreary is a solid corner for insurance (Tre's injury / recovery etc). Tolbert is fast and can stretch the field. Beavers is excellent in coverage and could counter the Kelce's of the league Smith was brought in for a visit and may be an interior OL target Ellis was a value pick for me. Developmental DT Nailor in my view could make the 53 man roster for depth Turner could develop, potentially on the PS

I agree with you 100% again. I think the only way we get Hall or KWIII is in ONE draft scenario (and another unlikely scenario). 1. We can't find a trade partner to trade up for a cornerback. --- AND 2. Beane doesn't like the options at 25 and CAN find a trade down partner to target Hall or KWIII (plus get an extra second rounder in the process) Unlikely - Hall or KWIII last until our second round pick. Then you just have to jump all over that.

Totally agree with you here RochesterFan. Hoping that we can improve the OL, snag a CB one way or another AND land Breece Hall or KWIII. Too much to ask for though.... unless we get a miracle in the Free Agency or via TRADE. Beane is one smart GM though and there has to be a way.