RD 1, Pick 16: Tremaine Edmunds OLB - Virginia Tech

[34-78-83]

textbook hitter. Looks like a longer TKO. Love it.

[BADOLBILZ]

1 minute ago, Misterbluesky said:

Around 70 mill for 2019. Beane,I would expect , is going to sell some '19 &'20 picks to get back into the second round.

 

 

I wouldn't put that beyond him......but the 2019 draft will be MUCH deeper.

 

They might get a pass rushing DE better than Chubb and a guy who would rank as WR1 or OT1 in the 2018 class just by staying at their picks in 2019.

 

[NickelCity]

If vontae amounts to something, we might have a real defense on our hands. Hope we go OL heavy over the weekend. 

[billsfan89]

1 minute ago, P51 said:

 

I hear you, I just think Edmunds is the best LB in the draft, his current ability is amazing and his ceiling is even higher, they’ll be competitive this year but the future is what this draft is about and Edmunds is going to be a long term stud at a key position in the Bills D, IMO. I believe it ouweighs the 65th and whomever they’d get at 22.

 

If Edmunds pans out who cares they gave up pick 65 (And got back a mid 5th) but just in philosophy I hate a trade up for a non-QB.

[P51]

1 minute ago, billsfan89 said:

 

If Edmunds pans out who cares they gave up pick 65 (And got back a mid 5th) but just in philosophy I hate a trade up for a non-QB.

 

True regarding the trade for a non QB, I think of it like trading up for a special player and that’s worth it, he’s worth it.

[KD in CA]

Just like with race horses, I always love the guys with the right bloodlines.  NFL players all over his family.  The dude knows football.   

[YoloinOhio]

And his brother goes to the Steelers! First time in history that brothers are drafted in the 1st rd

[BruceVilanch]

Great pick

[BADOLBILZ]

2 minutes ago, Augie said:

 

This is certainly not a finished product, after this draft or the next, or ever. I’m more concerned about what direction the arrow is pointed. Allen concerns me, but I’ll give them credit for having conviction and being bold. 

 

 

Yeah I much preferred Darnold or Rosen......best 2 prospects since Luck IMO...... but also IMO Allen is a guy who could go #1 in a lot of years........just a beast talent.....I'd take him over Goff and put him on par at least with Wentz as a prospect(who everyone says they always loved now).    

 

And I get why the Bills might see Allen as a better fit than Rosen.    This isn't an "offensive staff".......they might want to play a lot of simple offense.......... and this isn't a team that has been able to pass block for a pocket-only guy for 25 years and are currently lookin' real sketchy on the OL in general.     Rosen was going to be put to the test wrt his patience AND physically with the beating he was likely to take behind this OL.    Add on the things like Allen being all terrain and a small town guy.........I don't like passing on Rosen but I GET it.

[C.Biscuit97]

4 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

And his brother goes to the Steelers! First time in history that brothers are drafted in the 1st rd

That’s pretty awesome! 

[Bookie Man]

Gonna love this dude in the middle of cover 2. Tall, fast and lanky. 

[evanmachlan]

Awesome pick. Love how aggressive Beane is. That dude is still there and you can make the move, go get him.

 

This draft is pretty deep at WR.

[Augie]

4 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

Yeah I much preferred Darnold or Rosen......best 2 prospects since Luck IMO...... but also IMO Allen is a guy who could go #1 in a lot of years........just a beast talent.....I'd take him over Goff and put him on par at least with Wentz as a prospect(who everyone says they always loved now).    

 

And I get why the Bills might see Allen as a better fit than Rosen.    This isn't an "offensive staff".......they might want to play a lot of simple offense.......... and this isn't a team that has been able to pass block for a pocket-only guy for 25 years and are currently lookin' real sketchy on the OL in general.     Rosen was going to be put to the test wrt his patience AND physically with the beating he was likely to take behind this OL.    Add on the things like Allen being all terrain and a small town guy.........I don't like passing on Rosen but I GET it.

 

I think durability concerns were huge. Personality much more minor. Allen seems like a Buffalo kind of guy already. Now, can he be a good QB? Time will tell, and my fingers are crossed. 

[Logic]

This appears to be an EXCELLENT pick, and it does take the sting out of the Allen pick a bit.

I did not in my wildest dreams think that Edmunds would be available at 12, let alone to be taken with the Bills' SECOND 1st round pick. Crazy.

Everyone kept saying "Kuechlys don't come along often, McDermott may have to adapt his defense"...well...McDermott got his athletic freak defensive QB. This kid's gonna be a star.

[BullBuchanan]

It was an awful lot to give up.

[Roundybout]

Still can't get on the main site but I got on my phone to say how much I love this pick. Absolute monster and he is only nineteen!

[BADOLBILZ]

7 minutes ago, Augie said:

 

I think durability concerns were huge. Personality much more minor. Allen seems like a Buffalo kind of guy already. Now, can he be a good QB? Time will tell, and my fingers are crossed. 

 

 

I've had my issues with McD and Beane and if they don't produce I will gladly gather up my torch and pitchfork..............but let's remember that this is the first regime in Bills history to ever be "ALL-IN" on any QB prospect in any draft.

 

First time they've simply used their first first round pick or traded up from that pick to select a QB.    Gotta' at least give them credit for taking a shot.

[OldTimer1960]

Love this pick.  Addresses a need with a very high potential player who, at 19, excelled at a high level in college and has great size and tremendous speed.

 

Imagine him in two years with 10 LBs more muscle mass and still great speed with added experience.

[RFL]

1 hour ago, BrotherChazz said:

Great pick. Needed this bad. Wish we would have stayed at 22, but hard to pass this up. 

 

Yeah but I dont think we get him at 22.  A steal at 16

[26CornerBlitz]