Thoughts on draft

[All I Need is Hope]

Rousseau, Basham and Epenesa need to take pretty big jumps.  The tough part is that we don't know if they can/will.  I don't want to spend another high pick/more money on edge rushers.

 

I'd like us to get a top IDL, IOL, CB.

Edited February 8, 2022 by All I Need is Hope

[ScorpionZero]

2 minutes ago, All I Need is Hope said:

Rousseau, Basham and Epenesa need to take pretty big jumps.  The tough part is that we don't know if they can/will.  I don't want to spend another high pick/more money on edge rushers.

 

I'd like us to get a top IDL, IOL, CB.

If Jermaine Johnson is there at our pick, do you take him. I watched his film looks like he'd fit right in with the other 3 youngsters. The best thing for pass coverage is a phyco pass rush.

[CaptnCoke11]

23 minutes ago, ScorpionZero said:

I've been thinking of taking all the big boards from the top 5-6 draft sites and coming up with all in one big board. It should help make mocks that fall closer to reality. At least that's the logic behind it. But not doing it, till after combine.

 

This one's from first pick.

 

Round 1 Pick 26: Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia (A)
Round 2 Pick 26: Breece Hall, RB, Iowa State (A+)
Round 3 Pick 26: George Pickens, WR, Georgia (A+)
Round 4 Pick 26: Brian Asamoah, ILB/OLB, Oklahoma (A+)
Round 5 Pick 26: Chris Paul, OG, Tulsa (A+)
Round 6 Pick 6: Mykael Wright, CB, Oregon (A+)
Round 6 Pick 25: Demani Richardson, FS/SS, Texas A&M (A+)
Round 7 Pick 10: Joshua Williams, CB, Fayetteville State (A+)
Round 7 Pick 26: Jordan Stout, P, Penn State (A+)
 

Why did we trade down 1 spot to 26?

[CouldBe]

One mock has the Bills getting Nakobe Dean at 25. I watched his highlights and was very impressed. He is an ILB who can go side to side, plug every open hole and can pass rush like a homing missile. Looks good in coverage as well. Sure looks like a Mahomes destroyer to me

[Milanos Milano]

2 hours ago, ScorpionZero said:

Favorite mock so far.

 

25. Zion Johnson IOL,

 

57. Breece Hall RB,

 

89. Jalen Wydermyer TE,

 

128. Alec Lindstrom IOL,

 

167. Josh Williams - Fayetteville State

CB,

 

183. Nick Grant S,

 

201. Tyquan Thornton WR,

 

228. P.J. Mustipher IDL,

 

243. Smoke Monday S,

What about Drink Tuesday? 

[LyndonvilleBill]

33 minutes ago, IronMaidenBills said:

What about Drink Tuesday? 

I'll be him in about 1 hr!😁

[frogger]

messed around and did this

 

25: R1 P25 DL Jordan Davis - Georgia

57: R2 P25 CB Kyler Gordon - Washington

89: R3 P25 EDGE Boye Mafe - Minnesota

129: R4 P25 RB Breece Hall - Iowa State

168: R5 P25 TE Jake Ferguson - Wisconsin

184: R6 P6 G Cade Mays - Tennessee

202: R6 P24 G Cole Strange - Chattanooga

229: R7 P10 WR Calvin Austin III - Memphis

244: R7 P25 LB Jeremiah Gemmel - North Carolina

[gonzo1105]

2 hours ago, ScorpionZero said:

If Jermaine Johnson is there at our pick, do you take him. I watched his film looks like he'd fit right in with the other 3 youngsters. The best thing for pass coverage is a phyco pass rush.

yup he should be right up there with Hutchinson and Thibs but my guess is as the process continues he’ll be closer to top 10 than bottom half first round 

[Bangarang]

49 minutes ago, frogger said:

messed around and did this

 

25: R1 P25 DL Jordan Davis - Georgia

57: R2 P25 CB Kyler Gordon - Washington

89: R3 P25 EDGE Boye Mafe - Minnesota

129: R4 P25 RB Breece Hall - Iowa State

168: R5 P25 TE Jake Ferguson - Wisconsin

184: R6 P6 G Cade Mays - Tennessee

202: R6 P24 G Cole Strange - Chattanooga

229: R7 P10 WR Calvin Austin III - Memphis

244: R7 P25 LB Jeremiah Gemmel - North Carolina

In this scenario in the McD era we would have spent 3 1st round picks, 2 2nd round picks and 2 3rd round picks on the d-line. Not to mention all the FA money spent towards it and it’s nowhere close to being as dominants as it should be. Yikes.

 

I have concerns about Davis and it’s basically whether he’ll be more than just an early down player at the next level. I’d prefer day 1 and 2 picks to be guys that can consistently get to the QB. Not sure if that’s Davis 

Edited February 8, 2022 by Bangarang

[ScorpionZero]

25. Zion Johnson IOL,

 

57. George Pickens WR,

 

89. Breece Hall RB,

 

128. Nehemiah Pritchett CB,

 

167. Eyioma Uwazurike IDL,

 

183. Isaiah Thomas EDGE,

 

201. Jaylen Watson CB,

 

228. Markquese Bell S,

 

243. Jeremiah Gemmel LB,

[CapeBreton]

1 hour ago, frogger said:

messed around and did this

 

25: R1 P25 DL Jordan Davis - Georgia

57: R2 P25 CB Kyler Gordon - Washington

89: R3 P25 EDGE Boye Mafe - Minnesota

129: R4 P25 RB Breece Hall - Iowa State

168: R5 P25 TE Jake Ferguson - Wisconsin

184: R6 P6 G Cade Mays - Tennessee

202: R6 P24 G Cole Strange - Chattanooga

229: R7 P10 WR Calvin Austin III - Memphis

244: R7 P25 LB Jeremiah Gemmel - North Carolina

I watched the Senior Bowl and Boye Mafe really stood out, and they said he’ll probably test off the charts at the combine, will be interested to see where he ends up getting drafted. 
 

Jake Ferguson also looked excellent, looks like a quick and athletic TE, made some nice catches. I would have expected him to be more of a receiving TE in college but apparently he’s a really good blocker and wasn’t used to much as a receiver. I hope the Bills are looking at him. 

[Allen2D̶i̶g̶g̶s̶TBD]

I used to be in favor of trading down when there's an opportunity to gain picks, but in our current situation that might not be wise.  There's no sense in getting later picks if they're just going to get stolen off our practice squad with no compensation.

 

I think we need to focus on interior offensive line, #2 CB, Speed wr, and D-line (1-tech DT and pass rusher), then maybe RB if one falls to us.

 

We will likely restructure some contracts to free up some cap room and fill a couple of these positions in free agency. 

 

Honestly, we're in a great position because we have no immediate dire needs and we can take BPA.

 

[loveorhatembillsfan4life]

For you Draft Gurus out there If Jameson Williams is there do we take him? 
 

Only reason I ask is I saw one one mock draft Where he is selected by the Chiefs.. I don’t like that.. 

[ghostwriter]

(traded down)

41.

Zion Johnson

OG Boston College

 

57.

Wan'Dale Robinson

WR Kentucky

 

89.

Channing Tindall

LB Georgia

 

113.

Alontae Taylor

CB Tennessee

 

127.

Josh Jobe

CB Alabama

 

167.

Tayland Humphrey

DT Louisiana

 

185.

Brock Hoffman

OC Virginia Tech

 

204.

Chigoziem Okonkwo

TE Maryland

 

230.

Tanner Conner

WR Idaho State

 

245.

Otito Ogbonnia

DT UCLA

 

Extra picks:

2023 SEA 2nd

[Bangarang]

1 hour ago, loveorhatembillsfan4life said:

For you Draft Gurus out there If Jameson Williams is there do we take him? 
 

Only reason I ask is I saw one one mock draft Where he is selected by the Chiefs.. I don’t like that.. 

 

In a heartbeat 

[BarleyNY]

5 hours ago, ScorpionZero said:

If Jermaine Johnson is there at our pick, do you take him. I watched his film looks like he'd fit right in with the other 3 youngsters. The best thing for pass coverage is a phyco pass rush.

And the best thing for a pass rush is excellent, sustained coverage. 

[ghostwriter]

My #1 guy is Kaiir Elam the CB from Florida. The guy’s incredible, there is a very real chance that he will be there at #25. Kid has Jalen Ramsey type of potential. He’s lengthy at 6’2, great ball skills and the kid is a monster in run defense too. I see him as a potential Pro Bowl player over time. Perfect guy to pair up with Tre.

 

 

 

[Don Otreply]

On 2/7/2022 at 12:10 PM, LABILLBACKER said:

From now on I draft offense and trade picks for PROVEN defensive players. Don't let McD make anymore defensive selections. This strategy worked brilliantly with Diggs. Good Lord keep doing it. And don't be afraid to go all in like the Rams. So many 1st round picks bust anyway. 

I’m not opposed to doing this again, like we did for Diggs,  for the right player this is a very good option, but you gotta have all your ducks in a row before you pull that trigger. 
 

Go Bills!!!
 

 

[LyndonvilleBill]

Below is one I did on PFF. Kind of like it even though we are really early for where most guys will ultimately be ranked.

 

25 - Roger Mccreary CB Auburn 

57 - Skyy Moore WR W. Michigan 

89 - Jeremy Ruckert TE Ohio State

127 - Jerome Ford RB Cincinnati 

166 - Cordelle Volson T N Dakota St

184 - Mike Rose LB Iowa St

202 - Otito Ogbonnia DL UCLA

242 - Nick Ford C Utah 

[ScorpionZero]

17 hours ago, Allen2Diggs said:

I used to be in favor of trading down when there's an opportunity to gain picks, but in our current situation that might not be wise.  There's no sense in getting later picks if they're just going to get stolen off our practice squad with no compensation.

 

I think we need to focus on interior offensive line, #2 CB, Speed wr, and D-line (1-tech DT and pass rusher), then maybe RB if one falls to us.

 

We will likely restructure some contracts to free up some cap room and fill a couple of these positions in free agency. 

 

Honestly, we're in a great position because we have no immediate dire needs and we can take BPA.

 

I'm thinking this might be the time to trade up, for an impact player they really like. 9 draft picks is to many for the way this team is built. You've got 3 teams with multiple 1st round picks, all of whom are rebuilding, that's were you strike. If that means one of next year's picks, so be it.