2025 NFL Draft thread - Round 1

[NickelCity]

Just now, PauleeeWalnuts said:

I really wish the Bills drafted as well as the Eagles 

 

Most teams do. 

[CNYfan]

Bummer is DT is picked over.

 

Have to see what what happens.   Walker plays to high

[gonzo1105]

2 minutes ago, TFBillsfan said:

Any guesses on who the Bills covet in the 2nd round?

I mean we are too far down in my opinion. Just have to wait to see what drops. I think there is a good possibility we move up in tomorrows 2nd round but if we stick I expect a DT and either and Edge or a WR 

 

Probably going to start a Day 2 mock here 

Edited 13 hours ago by gonzo1105

[TFBillsfan]

2 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

Will make it difficult when Hunter was selected by Jacksonville...

Lol my bad. I already forgot Jax traded up to get Hunter.

[BuffaloBillyG]

1 minute ago, T.E. said:

Did I miss something, or don't they have the 2nd pick tomorrow?

They do. But Hunter was selected by Jacksonville...

[Maine-iac]

Write up on espn.

 

The Bills were rumored to be all-in on this cornerback group, and they get a player at that position who posted the combine's fastest 40 time (4.28 seconds). Hairston best projects to a slot cornerback role, but the team has a legitimate starter there in Taron Johnson. He does have the quickness and long speed to run with outside receivers, so he could stick on the outside in Buffalo's man coverage heavy scheme. His elite speed is a major asset there. -- Miller

 

 

Why would they say he projects as a slot corner?  

Man coverage heavy scheme .......... someone is high?
 

Edited 13 hours ago by Maine-iac

[TFBillsfan]

1 minute ago, gonzo1105 said:

I mean we are too far down in my opinion. Just have to wait to see what drops. I think there is a good possibility we move up in tomorrows 2nd round but if we stick I expect a DT and either and Edge or a WR 

Wonder how aggressive they will be if they move up. 

[Ralonzo]

2 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

I mean we are too far down in my opinion. Just have to wait to see what drops. I think there is a good possibility we move up in tomorrows 2nd round but if we stick I expect a DT and either and Edge or a WR 

 

Probably going to start a Day 2 mock here 

 

Would be chuffed with a haul of Watts and Oladejo.

[MrEpsYtown]

5 minutes ago, CNYfan said:

Bummer is DT is picked over.

 

Have to see what what happens.   Walker plays to high

Guessing they draft Josh Farmer somehow. 

[muppy]

26 minutes ago, frostbitmic said:

Welcome to Buffalo Maxwell Hairston !!!

 

Lets get to work.

to achieve this level none of these guys are slouches. The "lets get to work" mindset is a great one to have .

 

welcome to the NFL Rook.  You have a LOT to learn. And we hope your football play lives up to first round billing

 

its a big responsibility.

 

m

Edited 13 hours ago by muppy

[Ralonzo]

1 minute ago, Maine-iac said:

Write up on espn.

 

The Bills were rumored to be all-in on this cornerback group, and they get a player at that position who posted the combine's fastest 40 time (4.28 seconds). Hairston best projects to a slot cornerback role, but the team has a legitimate starter there in Taron Johnson. He does have the quickness and long speed to run with outside receivers, so he could stick on the outside in Buffalo's man coverage heavy scheme. His elite speed is a major asset there. -- Miller

 

Why would they say he projects as a slot corner?  

 

Same reason they say "Buffalo's man coverage heavy scheme" - they're dummies.

[GunnerBill]

2 minutes ago, Maine-iac said:

Write up on espn.

 

The Bills were rumored to be all-in on this cornerback group, and they get a player at that position who posted the combine's fastest 40 time (4.28 seconds). Hairston best projects to a slot cornerback role, but the team has a legitimate starter there in Taron Johnson. He does have the quickness and long speed to run with outside receivers, so he could stick on the outside in Buffalo's man coverage heavy scheme. His elite speed is a major asset there. -- Miller

 

 

Why would they say he projects as a slot corner?  

Man coverage heavy scheme .......... someone is high?
 

 

Maybe they only watched the AFCCG in which we did play predominantly man?

 

In fairness the last 6 or 7 weeks of last season really from the first KC game we were in the top 10 or 12 man coverage usage. We were 21st on the season but there was a big uptick down the stretch. I think this pick signals they are not backing off that. Let's hope it works out.

[No_Matter_What]

21 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

Oh look... the Eagles and Ravens won the draft again. 

I seriously think they both don't scout at all. They just look at consensus board and take best player remaining.

 

And I am quite sure that it is the best thing you can do lol.

[T.E.]

7 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said:

They do. But Hunter was selected by Jacksonville...

Yeah, I didn't read it correctly.

 

I still don't think any team with a precarious coaching and/or front office situation is going near Sanders and having Deion loom over everything.

Edited 13 hours ago by T.E.

[Coffeesforclosers]

1 minute ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Maybe they only watched the AFCCG in which we did play predominantly man?

 

In fairness the last 6 or 7 weeks of last season really from the first KC game we were in the top 10 or 12 man coverage usage. We were 21st on the season but there was a big uptick down the stretch. I think this pick signals they are not backing off that. Let's hope it works out.

 

What Bills priority best matches the remaining talent?

[GunnerBill]

Just now, No_Matter_What said:

I seriously think they both don't scout at all. They just look at consensus board and take best player remaining.

 

And I am quite sure that it is the best thing you can do lol.

 

Oh the Ravens definitely scout. And in old school depth and detail. I know someone who interned in their personnel department and they are an old school scouting department that put in the grind. I do sometimes wonder if Howie just goes "best big school SEC guy available please" when he gets on the clock!

[Big Blitz]

Give me TJ Sanders and Collins double dip

[GunnerBill]

6 minutes ago, Coffeesforclosers said:

 

What Bills priority best matches the remaining talent?

 

Like @gonzo1105 said above we are probably too far away - 24 picks - to say. If I was putting together a shortlist for #56 right now it would be:

 

Nic Scourton, Edge

Landon Jackson, Edge

Brayden Swinson, Edge

Jalen Royals, WR

Omar Norman-Lott, DT

Josh Farmer, DT

TJ Sanders, DT

 

My instinct says Scourton and Sanders will definitely be gone. And Jackson probably will (though he fell in our collab mock). Which means Swinson, Royals, Farmer and Norman-Lott are my four best guesses right now as in the mix.

Edited 13 hours ago by GunnerBill

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

12 minutes ago, Maine-iac said:

Write up on espn.

 

The Bills were rumored to be all-in on this cornerback group, and they get a player at that position who posted the combine's fastest 40 time (4.28 seconds). Hairston best projects to a slot cornerback role, but the team has a legitimate starter there in Taron Johnson. He does have the quickness and long speed to run with outside receivers, so he could stick on the outside in Buffalo's man coverage heavy scheme. His elite speed is a major asset there. -- Miller

 

 

Why would they say he projects as a slot corner?  

Man coverage heavy scheme .......... someone is high?
 

We mixed in a decent amount of man down the stretch last year if my memory serves and I doubt these people do as much research as they should lol

Edited 13 hours ago by Generic_Bills_Fan

[K D]

19 minutes ago, Generic_Bills_Fan said:

Obviously we don’t know the future but he was highly ranked.  The lowest projection I saw for him was earlier than we took him 

Not a single person had him over Johnson or Amos. I prefer the Eagles way of drafting round 1 talent. Take the best guy available. Bills try and be too cute with their picks. "Bills DNA." The DNA should be get the best player on the board period.