OrtonHearsaWho Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 If we got either Shenault or Higgins I would be extremely excited. 1
MAJBobby Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 2 hours ago, Canadian Bills Fan said: Who do you think we will draft in round 1? I'm calling my shot now and saying Laviska Shenault WR from Colorado Laviska Shenault, 6-2/220 Wide Receiver Colorado Laviska Shenault Scouting Report By Charlie Campbell Strengths: Rare toughness Strong build Is a fighter Doesn't hesitate to get physical Dangerous run-after-the-catch skills Elusive open-field runner Has a second gear as a runner Picks up yards after contact Quality route runner Willing to go across the middle Good hands Quality height Can generate separation Tracks the ball well Good technique Adept at finding soft spots in zone Plays hurt Makes big plays in the clutch Versatile receiver Could be cross-trained as a X - split end -, Y - flanker -, or Z - slot Phenomenal fit for a west coast offense Able to contribute as a short-yardage running back Weaknesses: Durability Gets banged up Good, but not great, speed Good, but not great, size Early But I agree
TroutDog Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 2 hours ago, buffaloboyinATL said: I was actually thinking Najee Harris in the 3rd (or 4th?) round would be a great compliment to Singletary. That would be fun to watch! Najee Harris*, RB, Alabama Height: 6-2. Weight: 230. Projected 40 Time: 4.53. Projected Round (2020): 2-4. 1/4/20: In 2019, Harris averaged 5.9 yards per carry for 1,224 yards with 13 touchdowns. He had 27 receptions for 304 yards and seen scores as a receiver. Harris flashed at times, but some scouts don't feel Harris is the same caliber as other recent Alabama running backs like Josh Jacobs, Damien Harris or Derrick Henry. For the NFL, Harris is a big back who has some quickness and athleticism. Over the past few seasons, he did not run to his size and looked to bounce too many carries to the outside rather than use his power to run behind his pads in a physical manner. Late in 2019, especially against LSU and Mississippi State, Harris aggressively ran downhill with decisiveness. His tape from the back half of the 2019 season will help his draft grade and definitely makes him look like a better pro prospect compared to how he performed at the beginning of the season. 8/17/19: Harris was a star recruit coming out of high school, and he has flashed a skill set with size, power and speed. As a freshman in 2017, he averaged 6.1 yards per carry for 370 yards with three touchdowns. Alabama didn't give him a lot of carries because of more experienced players ahead of him like Damien Harris and Bo Scarbrough. He was expected to take on a bigger role as a sophomore, but Harris and Josh Jacobs beat out Harris for bigger roles. In 2018, Harris had only 117 carries, but averaged 6.7 yards per carry for 783 yards with four touchdowns. By the time of the 2020 NFL Draft, Harris could rise if he becomes the feature back at Alabama. Some sources don't think as highly of Harris as the hype suggests. Love Najee and he would be a great get! 2 hours ago, BillsVet said: McDermott has final say on personnel decisions. This is extremely early given that players have until 1/15 to declare, but I can see McD going DE. He'll justify it because Murphy is in the final year of his deal (if he's retained), and Hughes turns 32 this year. Lawson is likely gone, and then there's nothing behind them. Would rather see a WR, although there will be options in the 2nd given the depth of this class. Still, it's time to invest in the offense after what we see on display this past weekend. What makes you believe McD has final say? I have never heard that from Beane or McD.
MJS Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 I need to wait for all the mock drafters and sports media folk to tell me who I want. 2
DC Tom Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 3 hours ago, buffaloboyinATL said: Either Tee Higgins from Clemson or Justin Jefferson from LSU. I would be thrilled with either. Tee Higgins*, WR, Clemson Height: 6-4. Weight: 200. Projected 40 Time: 4.55. Projected Round (2020): 1-2. 1/4/20: Higgins has 56 catches for 1,115 yards with 13 touchdowns in 2019. He is a tall, long receiver who is a red-zone weapon and provides a size mismatch for the NFL. He is dangerous red-zone threat given his length and leaping ability. He is a volleyball player-style receiver who is not a tough wideout to work between the numbers. Assuming his combine time is solid, Higgins runs well enough to get late first-round consideration and should go in the second round if he isn't a first-round pick. 8/17/19: Higgins is a big receiver who presents a size-mismatch issue for defenses. As a sophomore, he totaled 936 yards on 59 receptions with 12 touchdowns. Higgins is capable of producing more, but Clemson has a lot of receivers to split up targets, so that could reduce the stat line he records in 2019. Justin Jefferson*, WR, LSU Height: 6-3. Weight: 192. Projected 40 Time: 4.50. Projected Round (2020): 1-2. 1/4/20: Jefferson has been superb in 2019, recording 102 catches for 1,434 yards and 18 touchdowns. In 2018, he had 54 receptions for 875 yards and six scores. Jefferson has length to go with some quickness and athleticism. He has a ton of upside with the speed to make plays downfield and mismatch length to make receptions over defensive backs. He has been a steady big-play producer for Joe Burrow and LSU this season. Though I rarely pay attention to college, for once I happen to have seen both of them play this past season. I'd take either one. 1
ngbills Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 Amari Cooper in FA Best Edge Rusher or OL at 22 Get best WR on the board in the 2nd round 2
H2o Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 (edited) If he is on the board, then don't be surprised if it is this guy...... Edited January 7, 2020 by H2o 2
TheBeaneBandit Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 19 minutes ago, H2o said: If he is on the board, then don't be surprised if it is this guy...... Was gonna add this exact thing! BPA and he could be it. Lorax/swiss army knife/ type guy. 1
NewEra Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 Currently, I prefer Shenault but I haven’t dove into the tapes yet. I think I prefer Jefferson over Higgins. I think I prefer a DE or Tackle over Higgins too.
ogham26 Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 3 hours ago, BuffaloHokie13 said: We will not pick at #22. completely agree with this. id be surprised if we aren't making a selection earlier
Reed83HOF Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 3 hours ago, BuffaloHokie13 said: We will not pick at #22. We are not taking an Edge in RD1, the class isn't good enough and the top 2 will be gone before our pick. The LTs will be gone before 22 and are a couple good RTs that can be had probably in the 30-40 range. I really don't see us spending pick 22 on a CB either and I certainly do not see us trading back, we need blue chip talent - we have enough role players. I could see a modest move into the mid to late teens if there is a run on the WRs (we would need to leap frog Philly and Oakland at 19). I would be shocked for a move up like Edmunds if Jeudy or Lamb fall past 8 or 9. After watching today's presser, Beane believes in building through the draft and paying our Core players which a true #1 WR would be; he won't give up next years #1, but he may give up this years 2 or 3 and our extra 5th and 6th rounders to acquire the WR he wants. 2 2
The Jokeman Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 Way to early but Curtis Weaver be the guy I'd say at this moment. 3 minutes ago, Reed83HOF said: We are not taking an Edge in RD1, the class isn't good enough and the top 2 will be gone before our pick. The LTs will be gone before 22 and are a couple good RTs that can be had probably in the 30-40 range. I really don't see us spending pick 22 on a CB either and I certainly do not see us trading back, we need blue chip talent - we have enough role players. I could see a modest move into the mid to late teens if there is a run on the WRs (we would need to leap frog Philly and Oakland at 19). I would be shocked for a move up like Edmunds if Jeudy or Lamb fall past 8 or 9. After watching today's presser, Beane believes in building through the draft and paying our Core players which a true #1 WR would be; he won't give up next years #1, but he may give up this years 2 or 3 and our extra 5th and 6th rounders to acquire the WR he wants. Hopefully it's not Sammy Watkins Redux 2.
SCBills Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 12 minutes ago, Reed83HOF said: We are not taking an Edge in RD1, the class isn't good enough and the top 2 will be gone before our pick. The LTs will be gone before 22 and are a couple good RTs that can be had probably in the 30-40 range. I really don't see us spending pick 22 on a CB either and I certainly do not see us trading back, we need blue chip talent - we have enough role players. I could see a modest move into the mid to late teens if there is a run on the WRs (we would need to leap frog Philly and Oakland at 19). I would be shocked for a move up like Edmunds if Jeudy or Lamb fall past 8 or 9. After watching today's presser, Beane believes in building through the draft and paying our Core players which a true #1 WR would be; he won't give up next years #1, but he may give up this years 2 or 3 and our extra 5th and 6th rounders to acquire the WR he wants. I put the odds of us keeping all our draft picks at .0001% We have depth in a lot of areas, and plenty of young talent. We lack a cornerstone pass rusher and wide receiver - Could also use an upgrade at RT depending on Ford. While I hate losing draft picks due to how well it seems this staff scouts/develops, this would be a year to flip picks for players and/or move up. 1
Nextmanup Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 The overwhelmingly popular assumption will be a big, physical, "go get the ball" WR, like the one the OP mentions. A stud OT would be another idea. Having said that, I would not put it beyond this coaching staff to select a defensive player with our first pick.
Buffalo Junction Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 4 hours ago, whorlnut said: This is my guess as well. Beane has a tendency to move up. If a prospect he is in love with begins to slip, he will make a move. Right now, my guess is he finds a way to get one of these three...Yetur Gross-Matos, CeeDee Lamb, or Tee Higgins. My money is on AJ Epenesa if he slips past 15. Hard to tell where edge players go pre-combine unless they’re freaks. However, good Iowa lineman tend to have a high floor and help immediately.
Real McClappy Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, Nextmanup said: The overwhelmingly popular assumption will be a big, physical, "go get the ball" WR, like the one the OP mentions. A stud OT would be another idea. Having said that, I would not put it beyond this coaching staff to select a defensive player with our first pick. Would prob piss a ton of people off if we don't get a stud WR in FA.
dpberr Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 OLB Simmons from Clemson I'm in 100% agreement WR is a high priority. However, I'll speculate the FO would want a blue chip prospect at this position. Simmons is a football player first, elite athlete second, which has been the front office's MO in their drafts to date. OLB is evolving more into a heavy safety type of position to run down guys motoring around the edge like Watson/Mahomes and cover other guys like Kelce/Ertz.
colin Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 i like the top three or four WRs, i like the bama RB, not sure what value vs player or whatever fits tho. one thing that i could see us doing in the 1st or second round is drafting a SLB to replace zo. he was a solid guy for us, but a young athletic TACKLER might make a difference in some of those plays that broke our back vs NE and HOU this season. WR I think we need to break the bank in free agency, possibly pass rusher too, and if i'm completing my list since we have so much money we could grab a RT as well. WR1 is to priority tho, i say we go FA and draft a guy.
BillsVet Posted January 7, 2020 Posted January 7, 2020 1 hour ago, TroutDog said: What makes you believe McD has final say? I have never heard that from Beane or McD. When McD talked about there being "one voice" at OBD when he was hired, that wasn't just for PR reasons. He is a control-freak, and I say that in a positive way. He's also the one building the culture and the front office is supporting that effort in personnel evaluation, among other things. The players are guys that he can work with. I'm not saying other people don't get to communicate, only that he's leading this thing.
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