In light of Beane’s weak drafting maybe he should move up in the early rounds.

[Tipster19]

This may increase his percentage of success in finding better talent, hopefully it takes more risk out of his selections. The only thing left for acquiring better talent this year seems to be the draft. Right now finding quality of player is the biggest challenge facing McBeane during their tenure imo.

[BillsFanForever19]

In a vacuum, maybe. However, this year with 24 Free Agents including multiple starters and being over the cap - I don't know that we can afford to be giving up picks in a Draft where we already only own 6 picks. I think trading down is much more likely this season.

[BillsFan692]

I think we should keep signing and drafting locker room guys.

[2020 Our Year For Sure]

  On 2/19/2023 at 10:17 AM, BillsFan692 said:

I think we should keep signing and drafting locker room guys.

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Need a first rounder on a DE who doesn't rush the passer—maybe another corner!

[H2o]

They need all of their early/mid round picks this year. They also need to hit on at least 4 of them imo, especially two on the OL and a replacement for either Poyer or Edmunds. 

[LyndonvilleBill]

  On 2/19/2023 at 10:57 AM, 2020 Our Year For Sure said:

Need a first rounder on a DE who doesn't rush the passer—maybe another corner!

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Well, you know, if they move White to Saftey we are going to need a corner. 🤔😉😁

[Simon Says]

  On 2/19/2023 at 9:57 AM, BillsFanForever19 said:

In a vacuum, maybe. However, this year with 24 Free Agents including multiple starters and being over the cap - I don't know that we can afford to be giving up picks in a Draft where we already only own 6 picks. I think trading down is much more likely this season.

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Good point. If anything, maybe a trade-down for extra pick (s)

[GETTOTHE50]

Just draft offensive lineman early. They are normally the safer picks and turns out that we need them 

[LyndonvilleBill]

  On 2/19/2023 at 11:29 AM, GETTOTHE50 said:

Just draft offensive lineman early. They are normally the safer picks and turns out that we need them 

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Didn't we try this with Cody Ford?🤔😉.

 

So wouldn't this be picking for need? I thought we we're supposed to go BPA at value? Or is it BPA or positional value, or BPA at a position of need? I'm so confused!🤔😱😂😂

 

I do agree, OL and WR should be priority (at least as of today).👍

[2020 Our Year For Sure]

  On 2/19/2023 at 11:17 AM, LyndonvilleBill said:

Well, you know, if they move White to Saftey we are going to need a corner. 🤔😉😁

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And Taron Johnson is getting old! I'm sure if we just draft one more corner it will make all the difference...this is the one for sure!

[Shortchaz]

just get out of the second round since we never hit on anyone there. See if we can’t get 10 round 5 picks for our 2nd round pick. 

[GunnerBill]

  On 2/19/2023 at 11:58 AM, 2020 Our Year For Sure said:

And Taron Johnson is getting old! I'm sure if we just draft one more corner it will make all the difference...this is the one for sure!

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He has drafted literally 2 corners in the first 4 rounds in his FIVE drafts as Bills GM which is waaaaaayyyy below the league average. Taron Johnson and Kaiir Elam.

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

  On 2/19/2023 at 12:36 PM, GunnerBill said:

 

He has drafted literally 2 corners in the first 4 rounds in his FIVE drafts as Bills GM which is waaaaaayyyy below the league average. Taron Johnson and Kaiir Elam.

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McDermott drafted a third 

[2020 Our Year For Sure]

  On 2/19/2023 at 12:36 PM, GunnerBill said:

 

He has drafted literally 2 corners in the first 4 rounds in his FIVE drafts as Bills GM which is waaaaaayyyy below the league average. Taron Johnson and Kaiir Elam.

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And people actually wanted another corner in the 2nd last year after taking one in the 1st.

[Bill from NYC]

  On 2/19/2023 at 10:57 AM, 2020 Our Year For Sure said:

Need a first rounder on a DE who doesn't rush the passer—maybe another corner!

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I was thinking more of a 1st round ILB. So what if you can get good ones in the middle rounds, let's trade up to get one!!!

  On 2/19/2023 at 12:36 PM, GunnerBill said:

 

He has drafted literally 2 corners in the first 4 rounds in his FIVE drafts as Bills GM which is waaaaaayyyy below the league average. Taron Johnson and Kaiir Elam.

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Yes, and they were both 1st rounders to play in a zone. One he drafted after snubbing his nose at Patrick Mahomes. The other he traded up for. Utterly shameful and waaaaayyyyy above league average. 😉

 

I do however get your point. This year I expect a 1st round safety because we "need" one.

 

Edited February 19, 2023 by Bill from NYC

[TheyCallMeAndy]

I’m starting to think it might be time to see if there’s a 3 Bills Drive, you’d think this team went 4-14 this year. 
 

Their record is even more impressive seeing Beane can’t draft, the FA signings are all busts, coaches are clueless, and Allen regressed.

Edited February 19, 2023 by TheyCallMeAndy

[2020 Our Year For Sure]

  On 2/19/2023 at 12:50 PM, Bill from NYC said:

I was thinking more of a 1st round ILB. So what if you can get good ones in the middle rounds, let's trade up to get one!!!

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Gotta replace Edmunds and Poyer, let's look at the safeties too. Good catch!

[Solomon Grundy]

  On 2/19/2023 at 9:57 AM, BillsFanForever19 said:

In a vacuum, maybe. However, this year with 24 Free Agents including multiple starters and being over the cap - I don't know that we can afford to be giving up picks in a Draft where we already only own 6 picks. I think trading down is much more likely this season.

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Move down to acquire draft picks? We all know that McDermott doesn't like to play young talent. Those picks will likely end up on the practice squad where they'll only get plucked by other teams. If those picks 4-6 can be used to get you a quality starter/major contributor for the upcoming season, then do it. 

[NastyNateSoldiers]

  On 2/19/2023 at 12:10 PM, Shortchaz said:

just get out of the second round since we never hit on anyone there. See if we can’t get 10 round 5 picks for our 2nd round pick. 

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Beaner doesn’t know how to draft in early rds it’s so weird! 😂 

  On 2/19/2023 at 12:55 PM, TheyCallMeAndy said:

I’m starting to think it might be time to see if there’s a 3 Bills Drive, you’d think this team went 4-14 this year. 
 

Their record is even more impressive seeing Beane can’t draft, the FA signings are all busts, coaches are clueless, and Allen regressed.

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It’s all Allen ! Without Allen this is a 4 win team. 

[GunnerBill]

  On 2/19/2023 at 12:38 PM, Pine Barrens Mafia said:

McDermott drafted a third 

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He did. And that guy was a first team all pro.

  On 2/19/2023 at 12:50 PM, Bill from NYC said:

 

Yes, and they were both 1st rounders to play in a zone. One he drafted after snubbing his nose at Patrick Mahomes. The other he traded up for. Utterly shameful and waaaaayyyyy above league average. 😉

 

I do however get your point. This year I expect a 1st round safety because we "need" one.

 

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No. Beane didn't draft White. Beane drafted Taron in the 4th and Kaiir in the 1st. His other defensive bacm picks are day 3. 

 

The Bills have NOT overprioritised DBs under this regime. The evidence is very clear.