Thoughts on draft

[stinky finger]

11 hours ago, eball said:

I’ve come to the conclusion that I hope the Bills go WR at #25.

 

Here are the positions I think it’s clear they will not draft in the 1st round:  QB, RB, TE, OL, LB, S.  That leaves DL, CB, and WR.  I know a lot of folks are worried about the DL and pass rush but I think they bring Hughes back and we’ve got to give the young guys (Epenesa, Rousseau, Basham) a chance to show they are developing.  I think they re-sign Harry and bring in a FA vet at DT.  I also have a feeling they wind up re-signing Levi.  They will draft at least one CB later on but I don’t see 1st round.  Which brings me back to WR in another strong class.  Beane has got to continue to give Josh weapons, so draft a guy with first round talent who doesn’t have to “star” immediately but can play ST and be the 4th WR in spread sets.  That’s an instant upgrade to an already dangerous offense.

 

 

I like your reasoning here. And the logic.

 

I can see this happening and would welcome it warmly.

[ScorpionZero]

25.

Trent McDuffie

CB Washington

57.

Zion Johnson

OG Boston College

89.

John Metchie III

WR Alabama

129.

John Ridgeway

DT Arkansas

168.

Josh Jobe

CB Alabama

184.

Brian Robinson Jr.

RB Alabama

202.

Matt Araiza

P San Diego State

229.

Peyton Hendershot

TE Indiana

244.

Reggie Roberson

WR SMU

[ScorpionZero]

 

25

Round: 1

Trent McDuffie

CB | Washington

57

Round: 2

John Metchie III

WR | Alabama

89

Round: 3

Jalen Wydermyer

TE | Texas A&M

128

Round: 4

Hassan Haskins

RB | Michigan

167

Round: 5

Cade Mays

IOL | Tennessee

183

Round: 6

Marquan McCall

DL | Kentucky

201

Round: 6

Matt Araiza

P | San Diego State

228

Round: 7

Micah McFadden

LB | Indiana

243

Round: 7

Isaac Taylor-Stuart,cb USC

Edited February 22, 2022 by ScorpionZero

[ScorpionZero]

25:

GARRETT WILSON

WR, OHIO STATE

57:

JOSH JOBE

CB, ALABAMA

89:

ALEC LINDSTROM

OC, BOSTON COLLEGE

126:

JOHN RIDGEWAY

DT, ARKANSAS

166:

REGGIE ROBERSON JR.

WR, SMU

184:

ISAAC TAYLOR-STUART

CB, USC

203:

CALVIN AUSTIN III

WR, MEMPHIS

228:

CADE MAYS

OT, TENNESSEE

243:

MARQUAN MCCALL

DT, KENTUCKY

[ScorpionZero]

Couple more simulators, that makes 7

[ScorpionZero]

[ScorpionZero]

25: R1 P25 WR Jameson Williams - Alabama

57: R2 P25 RB Breece Hall - Iowa State

89: R3 P25 CB Tariq Castro-Fields - Penn State

129: R4 P25 DL Travis Jones - Connecticut

168: R5 P25 CB Cam Taylor-Britt - Nebraska

184: R6 P6 G Cade Mays - Tennessee

202: R6 P24 P Matt Araiza - San Diego State

229: R7 P10 C Alec Lindstrom - Boston College

244: R7 P25 WR Reggie Roberson Jr. - SMU

[GunnerBill]

6 hours ago, ScorpionZero said:

25: R1 P25 WR Jameson Williams - Alabama

57: R2 P25 RB Breece Hall - Iowa State

89: R3 P25 CB Tariq Castro-Fields - Penn State

129: R4 P25 DL Travis Jones - Connecticut

168: R5 P25 CB Cam Taylor-Britt - Nebraska

184: R6 P6 G Cade Mays - Tennessee

202: R6 P24 P Matt Araiza - San Diego State

229: R7 P10 C Alec Lindstrom - Boston College

244: R7 P25 WR Reggie Roberson Jr. - SMU

 

How many hours a day do you spend doing mock draft simulations? 

[quincy]

PFN

 

25 Kaiir Elam CB Florida

57 Travis Jones DT Connecticut

104 Thayer Munford OG Ohio State (T)

129 Calvin Austin III WR Memphis

142 Tyler Goodson RB Iowa (T)

168 Obinna Eze OT TCU

184 James Mitchell TE Virginia Tech

202 Jake Camarda P Georgia

 

Traded down with the LA Rams in Round 3.

 

Picks 89, 229 and 224 to LA.

Picks 104 and 142 to Buffalo plus Green Bay’s Round 6 pick and Detroit’s Round 7 pick in 2023. Both obtained via the LA Rams trade.

[ScorpionZero]

3 hours ago, GunnerBill said:

 

How many hours a day do you spend doing mock draft simulations? 

I also read multiple write ups on players as well as whatever film I can find and I do the mocks. I'm retired, I'm bored. It's my hobby from after SB till draft day. Sorry if it bothers you.

[Negan]

Here's my picks, I have no idea who most these players are lol...

 

Your Picks:
Round 1 Pick 26: Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia (A)
Round 2 Pick 28 (DAL): Coby Bryant, CB, Cincinnati (A+)
Round 3 Pick 26: Rasheed Walker, OT, Penn State (A+)
Round 3 Pick 28 (DAL): Isaiah Spiller, RB, Texas A&M (A+)
Round 4 Pick 26: Nehemiah Pritchett, CB, Auburn (A+)
Round 5 Pick 26: Spencer Burford, OG, UTSA (A+)
Round 6 Pick 6: Jesse Luketa, ILB/OLB, Penn State (A+)
Round 6 Pick 25: Cole Turner, TE, Nevada (A+)
Round 7 Pick 10: Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, CB, TCU (A+)
Round 7 Pick 26: Changa Hodge, WR, Virginia Tech (A+)

[CNYfan]

57 minutes ago, ScorpionZero said:

I also read multiple write ups on players as well as whatever film I can find and I do the mocks. I'm retired, I'm bored. It's my hobby from after SB till draft day. Sorry if it bothers you.

I haven't gone to ignore because there is nothing impolite.  But I don't read any of them.

[LyndonvilleBill]

3 hours ago, ScorpionZero said:

I also read multiple write ups on players as well as whatever film I can find and I do the mocks. I'm retired, I'm bored. It's my hobby from after SB till draft day. Sorry if it bothers you.

Doesn't bother me at all. Actually enjoy them. Different players to research from my own are always welcome. Some of us aren't into college ball, so always good to see others thoughts. Just ignore anyone who complains, there are plenty of other threads they can read.😉

[billsfan_34]

On 1/24/2022 at 1:33 AM, John from Riverside said:

I was very gung ho about a guard in the first round of this upcoming draft however I think Ryan Bates Has made his name in consideration for that starting spot honestly keeping this group might not be a bad idea even though we should draft a bates like player in the draft

 

We need a corner with speed or a pure pass rusher on the defensive line rounds one or two of this next draft in my opinion thoughts?

My thoughts are like most years: If you do not need a QB then allow FA to take its course, then form your draft board and roll BPA unless we have such a glaring need i.e. CB

[HomeskillitMoorman]

I feel like almost every team's fanbase thinks they're getting Matt Araiza

[BarleyNY]

4 hours ago, ScorpionZero said:

I also read multiple write ups on players as well as whatever film I can find and I do the mocks. I'm retired, I'm bored. It's my hobby from after SB till draft day. Sorry if it bothers you.

I used to make time to watch a lot of film on prospects too.  Too busy these days tho.  Fun hobby. 

[ScorpionZero]

33 minutes ago, HomeskillitMoorman said:

I feel like almost every team's fanbase thinks they're getting Matt Araiza

It all depends which draft pick they're willing to sacrifice.

[GunnerBill]

4 hours ago, ScorpionZero said:

I also read multiple write ups on players as well as whatever film I can find and I do the mocks. I'm retired, I'm bored. It's my hobby from after SB till draft day. Sorry if it bothers you.

 

It doesn't bother me, whatever keeps you entertained. But maybe confine to one thread?!

 

EDIT: We did have a pinned thread one year where we put mock draft sims as I recall? Maybe the mods could create one for this year?

Edited February 23, 2022 by GunnerBill

[Orlando Buffalo]

My biggest thought is that I doubt we don't take a CB in the first based on the depth of the position in this draft and the fact you can always use more DBs. Secondly I would bet that every pick after the 3rd round is simply the guy with the highest ceiling, basically a bunch of lottery tickets due to being strong with our starters overall.

[BuffaloBobs]

R1: 25 - WR Chris Olave, Ohio State

A polished receiver with great hands who projects perfectly into the role departed by Emmanuel Sanders with a ton of upside. The perfect compliment for Diggs and Davis for years to come.

R2: 57 - CB Kyler Gordon, Washington

The replacement for the cerebral if athletically limited Levi Wallace. While our coaches and safeties have had to compensate for a lack of athleticism opposite Tre'Davious White, Kyler Gordon has all the physical gifts to match up with anyone and allow us to get more aggressive in the secondary.

R3: 89 - DT Neil Farrell Jr., LSU

The eventual replacement for Star Lotulelei with the ability to rotate immediately on early downs as a run stopper and upside rushing the passer.

R4: 127 - CB Marcus Jones, Houston

A top flight athlete and incredible return specialist with the potential to contribute in the slot on defense,

R5: 166 - P Matt Araiza, San Diego State

The second piece to solving our special teams struggles.

R6: 184 - DT Noah Elliss, Idaho

A big boy with incredible power as an early down run stuffer and goal line anchor with the potential to rotate on early downs at the one technique. 

R6: 202 - C Luke Wattenberg, Washington

A versatile and athletic player for the Huskies with 48 starts at tackle and guard before seamlessly transitioning to center this season. The exact type of player this team loves for depth on the line.

R7: 242 - TE Cameron Latu, Alabama

A underutilized asset at Alabama who started on defense before a sophomore transition to offense. He had the biggest game of his career in the College Football Playoff against Georgia and could push Tommy Sweeny for snaps as a second tight end.

 

I took at shot at the PFF Mock Draft Simulator and would be thrilled if we got lucky enough to have these guys on the board particularly in the early rounds.