2025 NFL Draft thread - Round 1

[gonzo1105]

I mean if Golden is there and that’s still a big if you almost have to take him after all this talk about vertical and horizontal threats by Beane and McDermott this offseason

[Ethan in Cleveland]

Would it be crazy for Minn to draft QB?  

[BillsFanForever19]

Just now, MJS said:

Sure, but we just witnessed the highest scoring offense in franchise history last year, and the receiving room is already a little better.

 

That highest scoring offense we witnessed in the regular season was pretty lackluster against the great teams with good to great Defenses in the Playoffs. We had to completely lean on James Cook for Baltimore and KC. And when the game was on the line, the core failed us. 

[jcamm1966]

Man Greeny really trying to sell this 

[That's No Moon]

15 minutes ago, Thrivefourfive said:

goodnite 💤

That's the problem. Not enough for goodnight and I need to be too functional tomorrow to switch to bourbon.

[DapperCam]

2 minutes ago, MJS said:

Sure, but we just witnessed the highest scoring offense in franchise history last year, and the receiving room is already a little better.

 

How can you say it's a little better? We lost our team leader in receiving TDs. Plus, who is going to walk barefoot to the locker room in December? 

[CNYfan]

My deal vibe is tingling

[Einstein]

Drone view of the crowd is surprisingly disappointing. Cleveland blew it away and I suspect we would too.

Drone view of the crowd is surprisingly disappointing. Cleveland blew it away and I suspect we would too.

[That's No Moon]

Just now, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

That highest scoring offense we witnessed in the regular season was pretty lackluster against the great teams with good to great Defenses in the Playoffs. We had to completely lean on James Cook for Baltimore and KC. And when the game was on the line, the core failed us. 

[qwksilver]

Pack needs a CB.....

 

[Victory Formation]

Just now, billsfan714 said:

I think Sanders is hurt by Deion.   Been watching the draft for over 40 years.    Seen plenty of guys with stats no where near Sanders go in round 1.   Now he maybe a bust, but if you dont have a QB, I think hes probably better than  some  guys staring in the league.  Maybe it was his interviews, I dont know.

I think this is a terrible year for QBs. Even Cam Ward at #1 overall, the Titans will be kicking themselves that they did not take Travis Hunter or Abdul Carter.

[RiotAct]

nice of them to start a chant for Josh!

[mannc]

ESPN talking heads’ outrage at Shedeur Sanders falling is hilarious…

[ROCBillsBeliever]

Okay... I'll drop this, here.:

 

https://www.numbbillsfan.com/post/draftsmas-eve-2025-a-value-meets-need-primer

 

Ezeituaku or Scourton. Let's go!

[Roundybout]

Man, Harbaugh passed on Will Johnson - the guy he recruited! Obviously doesn't mean everything but still. 

[BuffBillsForLife]

1 minute ago, Mango said:

 

I wonder if the elephant in the room is Deion. If you take Shaduer you have to deal with Deion chirping about your franchise every week. And not from home. From his weekly pressers and barstool contract.

 

I'm not saying Sanders is an awesome prospect but I'm curious if more QB needy teams would be willing to take a flyer if not for dad having such a pulpit. 

The looming Deion circus is absolutely (imo, anyway) scaring teams off.  Sanders has great potential but he isn't an obvious franchise QB pick so it's not worth it, at least not in the 1st rd.

[Malazan]

4 minutes ago, The 9 Isles said:

They need to change how long these first round picks take, 15 minutes is excruciatingly slow.

 

That's the point. You're still here watching. All that dead time to squeeze in sponsors.

[RyanC883]

Just now, Ethan in Cleveland said:

Would it be crazy for Minn to draft QB?  

at this point likely, but not later taking a flyer on a guy like McCord

[HappyDays]

I guess it's an unpopular opinion but I like how this draft is shaping up so far. Still most of the top CBs on the board, plus Golden is still there. And someone will take Jihaad Campbell so that's one more player we don't need that will come off the board.

[The Jokeman]

1 minute ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:

Would it be crazy for Minn to draft QB?  

Yes.