With the 25th Pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills select...

[Special K]

I would love to see “Sauce” Gardner CB Cincinnati on this defense, but he will be long gone by pick 25.

[RyanC883]

3 hours ago, BringBackFergy said:

Correct me if I’m wrong, but aren’t you targeting a position?

 

yeah, it did come across that way.  I intended to state that we need an impact front 7 in FA, then go BPA in draft.  Thanks! 

[major]

I want to skip the draft, clone Josh Allen, and let him play every position we have a need at (pretty certain he could have played safety last night)😜

[vincec]

16 minutes ago, Buffalo03 said:

To the Bears for Khalil Mack

This is probably impossible, but it's really what they need. A premium pass rusher to anchor a legitimate 6 to 7 man rotation, and an end to the 11 man rotation of JAGs. Then draft a CB and let's go.

[Nitro]

Myjai Sanders Edge Rusher, Cincinnati or Trent McDuffie CB Washington.   Both are fast and have good upside. 

[whorlnut]

2 hours ago, 13 Second Prevent Defense said:

Agree, but there will be some other holes, on DL, Obada, Phillips, Butler, Hughes and Addison are FA's.

 

Gotta see how Free Agency falls out.  If you can find a Debo Samuel-ish guy that would be awesome in this offense.

Yeah because “Deebo Samuel-ish” type players just fall out of trees in FA. 

[NewEra]

1 minute ago, ScottLaw said:

Go figure…. They basically brought the same exact group back with the addition of a couple rookies. 😅

 

They closed the gap due to Allen being even better than last season. It’s amazing what he does for this franchise. McBeane would be long gone if not for him. 

But let’s not mention losing our all pro cornerback.  If he’s healthy this game, we win imo. 

[Matt_In_NH]

1 minute ago, whorlnut said:

Yeah because “Deebo Samuel-ish” type players just fall out of trees in FA. 

Well then stand under the tree and grab one for us ok?  Before NE gets him.....dont move til you get one.

[2020 Our Year For Sure]

43 minutes ago, Bill from NYC said:

Thank you for this.

 

Many disagree (and I'm not sure why) but I think that Allen is so flat out great that he makes most of the offensive players around him look much better than they would with a human quarterback. The man is a generational talent who needs more weapons and better protection. At this point I think that he has at least as much a talent as John Elway and even more raw ability that Trevor Lawrence. Seriously.  Why consider anything else in the early rounds after the resources that we have recently devoted to the defense?

If I was Josh Allen and they drafted a first round corner I would be furious and feel alienated.

 

 

Awesome post, man! I completely agree with this.

[BADOLBILZ]

2 hours ago, 34-78-83 said:

A WR with blazing speed please in round 1 is where I'm at currently. What does that landscape look like for the 2022 class?

 

 

Two of the fastest........Jameson Williams and John Metchie..........tore ACL's in the Alabama postseason.

 

They are expected to make full recoveries.........but after the injuries they both might be available at #25 when the Bills pick.

 

The question mark is how much they could contribute next season coming off those injuries...........it's a long season so if you can get one back at full speed in November you still could have 8-9 games left to utilize them.    Complicated decision.

 

Then there are a number of others who are likely late first-early 2nd rounders who aren't injured but probably not quite explosive.

 

In general it's a very good WR class again but the players with special speed as well as other early round skills will likely be gone at some point in round 2.

[Buffalo716]

4 hours ago, No Place To Hyde said:

In order to get to Mahomes, first you have to beat other teams. Focus all your energy into beating one team and 30 others can pass you by.

Davis is good but he's generally not the mold of a first round pick at DT

 

He projects to being a two down run stuffer in the NFL , especially in the beginning 

 

he can't run like a dareus or vea or sapp... Generally he'd be a guy you love round 2 

 

But the NFL is changing... You see Allen and mahomes run from big lineman every game and not be touched... You need tackles and ends who can run qbs down 

 

That is the premium 

 

And he's not that

 

 

 

 

 

 

[whorlnut]

2 hours ago, st pete gogolak said:

I was going to start a separate thread with a slightly different take but I'll go with it here.  It seems to me that draft preference has changed significantly in the last eight weeks.  Eight weeks ago, I would have been all-in on interior OL, either first or second round or both.  With the way the OL performed last six weeks, not sure that's true any more.  Dawkins (who was terrific last month) coming back healthy, Bates (who I believe needs to be re-signed), Morse (assuming he doesn't retire or is a cap casualty), Williams and Brown (who I think can be an All Pro in a couple of years although Ingram abused him in the fourth quarter last night) are solid.  Add Tommy Doyle as swing tackle and Feliciano as backup IOL and I don't think we necessarily go IOL early - maybe a mid round pick.

 

RB - many folks were crying out for an early RB pick eight weeks ago.  With Singletary's play down the stretch, I don't think that's an overwhelming need.  Maybe a veteran FA RB to provide some depth.

 

DL - I don't see how you invest more draft capital in the DL.  I assume both Hughes and Addison are gone.  You've got to let the three kids play next year and hope they develop.  Maybe get a veteran FA pass rush specialist.  It's not going to happen but how about a homecoming for Kalil Mack on a short term deal?  

 

LB - Let Edmunds play out his contract.  Find a good run stuffing LB in the middle rounds and give the D some versatility.  When playing run heavy teams, play a traditional 4-3 with Edmunds outside and let's see if he can create some havoc playing for a new contract.  

 

CB - I wouldn't have said it eight weeks ago and maybe it's some recency bias but I'm all in favor of drafting a CB #1.  Let Wallace walk, sign a mid level veteran, and hope White comes back mid season in decent form. 

About RB…I disagree. I think RB is still a need, but maybe not as big a one as a few weeks ago. Singletary has stepped up, but he will never be quick enough to run away from a defense. We can absolutely upgrade at RB. 

[ghostwriter]

2 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said:

Davis is good but he's generally not the mold of a first round pick at DT

 

He projects to being a two down run stuffer in the NFL , especially in the beginning 

 

he can't run like a dareus or vea or sapp... Generally he'd be a guy you love round 2 

 

But the NFL is changing... You see Allen and mahomes run from big lineman every game and not be touched... You need tackles and ends who can run qbs down 

 

That is the premium 

 

And he's not that

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He is a monster and he is faster than some people think. I personally don’t think there’s any chance he is there when we pick.

[dave mcbride]

16 minutes ago, ScottLaw said:

Go figure…. They basically brought the same exact group back with the addition of a couple rookies. 😅

 

They closed the gap due to Allen being even better than last season. It’s amazing what he does for this franchise. McBeane would be long gone if not for him. 

Disagree with the original premise. The Bills got to Mahomes a lot yesterday, but he was unreal at escaping. The Chiefs have good pass rushers too but only took Allen down twice on over 40 dropbacks (including scrambles).

[BADOLBILZ]

9 minutes ago, NewEra said:

But let’s not mention losing our all pro cornerback.  If he’s healthy this game, we win imo. 

 

 

Chiefs lost Mathieu.   Their secondary got beat up and was really depleted late.    So I wouldn't say that I'd trade those benefits for Tre White being back.........Allen really exploited those.  

 

The Chiefs also missed 2 easy kicks in the first half.

 

Bills were fortunate to get back in it late.........we shouldn't pretend like they had the game in the bag for 59:47..........there was a good deal of luck in the rope-a-dope approach on defense nearly getting them out of Arrowhead with a W.

 

I would have gladly stole a SB from them this year and relished it but they were still the slightly better team..........their playmakers had massive impact for Mahomes both on the stat sheet and how they affected the Bills D plan just by their presence on the field.     

[Buffalo716]

Just now, Victory Formation said:

He is a monster and he is faster than some people think. I personally don’t think there’s any chance he is there when we pick.

He's talented but he's not a pass rusher  

 

I've seen alot of him , he's talented but he's more of a 2 down DT .. 

 

He's not going to have many if any pass rush moves in the NFL ... He won't be able to dominate with strictly size in the NFL  

 

He's good and will probably go top 25 but he isn't a game changer .. he's a run stuffer 

 

And most teams dont wanna take a run stuffer round 1.. they want impact

 

 

[dave mcbride]

9 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

Two of the fastest........Jameson Williams and John Metchie..........tore ACL's in the Alabama postseason.

 

They are expected to make full recoveries.........but after the injuries they both might be available at #25 when the Bills pick.

 

The question mark is how much they could contribute next season coming off those injuries...........it's a long season so if you can get one back at full speed in November you still could have 8-9 games left to utilize them.    Complicated decision.

 

Then there are a number of others who are likely late first-early 2nd rounders who aren't injured but probably not quite explosive.

 

In general it's a very good WR class again but the players with special speed as well as other early round skills will likely be gone at some point in round 2.

Yes, I've been thinking this. ACL injuries generally don't scare me anymore at all. Yes, recovery times are different for everyone, but unless it's a catastrophic injury a lot of players seem to be good to go in around 9 months.  

[Iverwig]

4 hours ago, Ben said:

Nakobe Dean linebacker Georgia.

Would actually love this pick not just because of I am a UGA fan but Dean is a stud physically and will always be one of the smartest players on the field.

[34-78-83]

2 minutes ago, dave mcbride said:

Yes, I've been thinking this. ACL injuries generally don't scare me anymore at all. Yes, recovery times are different for everyone, but unless it's a catastrophic injury a lot of players seem to be good to go in around 9 months.  

I believe I saw the Jameson Williams injury. He also looked like the scrawniest legged WR on the team. Speed kills but I want them to be able to hold up as well. Just a concern.

[dave mcbride]

2 minutes ago, 34-78-83 said:

I believe I saw the Jameson Williams injury. He also looked like the scrawniest legged WR on the team. Speed kills but I want them to be able to hold up as well. Just a concern.

Just looked it up. Apparently, Williams had a clean tear (no additional damage to other ligaments) and is expected to fully recover to a sub 4.3 speed. Honestly, though, I think the Pats will take him.

Edited January 24, 2022 by dave mcbride