RD 1, Pick 9: DT Ed Oliver, University of Houston

[Chandler#81]

1 minute ago, GG said:

What’s there to jaw about?

Jawing = moving their mouths, talking. What’s there to talk about? Kyles replacement.

[Ethan in Cleveland]

I will go on record and say I would have gone OT. But I'm ok with Oliver.  

It will be interesting to see if they fielded any offers.

[njbuff]

Just now, Clyde Smith said:

Ed Wang?

 

You said wang.

[ExWNYer]

Before the draft started, I had resigned myself to the fact that the Bills were getting a very nice 'consolation prize' in Jonah Williams. I am thrilled that Ed Oliver fell to them at 9. The first 8 picks couldn't have fallen much better in the Bills' favor with huge assists from the Raiduhs and G-men. Welcome to Buffalo, Ed! ?

[Bing Bong]

2 minutes ago, wiseman3 said:

I have a feeling we're not done....trade back up for Metcalf or Fant? Lets go!

Metcalf pls. No way Iowa had 2 NFL superstars at TE this year lol

[PromoTheRobot]

10 minutes ago, dubs said:

 

Oh. Hahah. Gotcha. Yep, he’s probably miserable now. 

 

Well he can always remind people about Maybin and McCargo.

[Logic]

Just now, ExWNYer said:

Before the draft started, I had resigned myself to the fact that the Bills were getting a very nice 'consolation prize' in Jonah Williams. I am thrilled that Ed Oliver fell to them at 9. The first 8 picks couldn't have fallen much better in the Bills' favor with huge assists from the Raiduhs and G-men. Welcome to Buffalo, Ed! ?

Me too. I was already doing the old familiar thing of consoling myself ahead of time, setting myself up emotionally by talking myself into Jonah or Wilkins. So glad Ed Oliver fall. Still can't believe it. GRUDEN!

[mattt9998]

3 minutes ago, GG said:

Ask Dan Marino.

Ask Andrew Luck, Payton Manning

[GottaRun]

Nice to see someone that excited about coming to Buffalo. 

[DollaBills]

Just now, mattt9998 said:

Ask Andrew Luck, Payton Manning

Ask Ryan Leaf

[The Senator]

1 minute ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said:

Somewhere Tom Brady is frantically calling Guerrero wondering how many more massage hours he will have to schedule after Bills games this year. It’s all about crushing the evil empire, one process draft pick at a time. 

 

Oliver is an instant disrupter.  He will fill the void left by Kyle’s retirement, and he’ll make Brady cry.

 

Plus, he seemed to fall in love with Buffalo during his visit.

 

I had another player in mind, but never thought Oliver would fall to us.  

 

I’m totally psyched!

[GreggTX]

God bless the Raiders. I didn't expect Oliver to be there at 9. For a while I almost thought Allen would get to us! No matter. I'm very happy with this pick.

[Chandler#81]

 

[GG]

4 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said:

Jawing = moving their mouths, talking. What’s there to talk about? Kyles replacement.

 

I guess I misunderstood the vernacular, usually jawing means confrontational, not simply talking. 

[Bing Bong]

3 minutes ago, Clyde Smith said:

Ed Wang?

Ed Reed? Not sure. Just a gut feeling. We clearly have some emotional triggers about 1st names.

[buffalobillswin]

I honestly wanted him over Hockenson. I think he will make a more immediate impact and I am all in for the playoffs this year. This defense is going to be so scary

[DRA3196]

I figured we would lose out on Hock to Detroit. I am ok with a premier talent in the entire draft falling in our lap. Welcome to Buffalo Mr. Oliver. Time to get to work.

[ExWNYer]

8 minutes ago, Fixxxer said:

 

he looks a lot like Aaron Donald to me. Not super big but thick with great quickness and great first step.

 

After the pick, NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah compared him to Vikings DT John Randle. more so than Donald.

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

HEY... lost in all the celebrations... gotta ask....  He’s playing 3 tech right? 

[Doc]

Houston misusing Oliver this past season was a boon for the Bills.  Thanks Major!  And thanks Raiders and Giants.