Trentwannabe

This Bills fan approves.

What would you have the Bills getting back in return? I would likely just prefer the Bills take Oliver themselves.

Wilkins is a good choice. My preference is Oliver but I can see this. Little and Hall are excellent choices. Fields and Smith make a lot of sense too. I would say B+

Now that the first and mostly the second wave of Free Agency has come and gone I have decided to do another mock draft. As usual this is mostly based on what names have been linked to the Bills and what players have had credited scouts at their games. Round 1: Pick 9. Bills select DT Ed Oliver Houston. During the season we all wanted to tank for Bosa or Oliver ( and for good reason). The fact that the Bills finished 6-10, got some meaningful snaps for young players like Allen, Foster and Wallace and have a very real shot at Oliver makes me so happy. Even if Kyle Williams didn't retire, a 3 Tech was going to be a need. Jordan Phillips is only on a one year deal and Harrison Phillips is more of a 1 gaping Run stuffer and not a true disruptive force like Oliver. Mr. Oliver is not only a fit for the defense and great value at 9, he is also going to love Buffalo and what they offer him and his horses. Round 2: *Trade!* Bills send pick 40, 113 and pick 182 to Arizona for pick 33. Bills select TE Irv Smith Jr. Alabama The Bills may seem a tad crazy trading up just 7 spots and having it cost them a 4th and a 6th but the Bills right now need quality over quantity IMO. If the Bills don't come away with one of the top 3 TE's I will be very disappointed. Smith Jr. is a glorified WR as he is just a modest blocker right now. But knowing some Daboll terminology and how to create separation from defenders will be a nice added weapon for Allen. Round 3: Pick 75. Bills select OG Dru Samia Oklahoma Though the Bills have currently added 5 (!) new offensive linemen in free agency, I feel the Guard position is still a major question mark. Long and Teller could be solid option while Felicino adds nice depth. But none of the above scream mauler or true game changer. Samia has been closely watched and talked to by Bills brass every step of the way. He may not actually fall this far and if they don't trade up in round 2, but rather trade back, I could see Samia be the selection then. He is a plug and play RG at this level. Round 4: Pick 132. Bills select Edge Maxx Crosby Eastern Michigan. Maybe not the sexiest name or pick and maybe considered a reach by some, but Crosby is a guy the Bills appear to be very interested in. He may need a bit of a red shirt year to get into the weight room and fill out his body more. But he is a disruptive force in the backfield (41 TFL and 20 sacks in 37 career games.) With Murphy, Lawson and Yarborough all set to be free agents in 2020 the Bills will need to address this position. The Bills are bringing him in as part of the pre draft 30 visits. Round 5: Pick 148. Bills select LB Tyrell Dodson Texas A&M Depth at this position is really a must. Zo won't be around after this season most likely and though Dodson may never be more than a solid depth player, at least getting someone in there will help for next seasons evaluation. He is a fairly explosive player but doesn't always feel the run well and can be late to diagnose plays. Has a good feel for a zone scheme however. Pick 159. Bills select WR Hunter Renfrow Clemson He may not be as quick as Beasley but there are a lot of similarities outside of their pigmentation. His character and work ethic are completely inline with the way McDermott wants to run this team. At this point of the draft, taking a player who was productive in college is never a bad idea. Round 7: Pick 227. Bills select RB Bryce Love Stanford. Met with the Bills at the combine and will be looking for a redshirt season which is something the Bills can offer. Once said he would love to play and learn from LeSean McCoy. His Senior season may have been a disappointment in comparison to his Junior year, but this kid is a talented back and grabbing him in round 7 would be an absolute steal. Pick 230. Bills select C Jesse Burkett Stanford Why not double up on two of the smartest players in the draft. A flier on a proven C in round 7 is never a bad thing. Morse concussion issues are hopefully a thing of the past but regardless, depth and competition for camp is needed. Depth Chart: *Note if a player isn't there assume they were cut* QB: Allen, Barkley, Anderson RB: McCoy, Gore, Ford, Love FB: Dimarco TE: Kroft, Smith Jr., Fisher WR: Brown, Foster, Beasley, Jones, Williams, Renfrow, Roberts LT: Dawkins LG: Long, Teller C: Morse RG: Samia, Feliciano RT: Nsekhe, Waddle DE: Hughes, Yarbough 3T: Oliver, J. Phillips 1T: Lotulelei, H. Phillips DE: Lawson, Murphy, Crosby WLB: Milano, Alexander MLB: Edmunds, Stanford SLB: Alexander, Dodson CB: White, Wallace, Johnson, Johnson, Rice FS: Poyer, Bush SS: Hyde, Marlowe K: Hauschka P: Bojo LS: Reid Key PS Names: Ray Ray McLoud Ike Boetteger Jesse Burkett Siran Neal

I haven;t seen the interview in question, but I will say I have no problem with most of comments. Its the idea that he is thinking about money first and foremost that would worry me.

Very realistic and hits a lot of needs/depth. A+ honestly.

Raiders drafting a QB round 1 confirmed.

Fisher is is our new Lee Smith potentially. Primarily a blocking TE. Alexander is an interesting signing. Would likely put Deon Lacy and Corey Thompson in jeopardy. Bills also worked OG Quinton Spain

What are you trying to do win a Super Bowl? Give me Lee Smith, Roscoe Parrish and Chris Kelsey.

Ed Oliver, Jonah Williams, TJ Hockenson >>> Metcalf.

Very nice for the Bills!

Bills DB coach John Butler ran the DB drill at the Temple Pro Day. Brandon Beane and Leslie Frasier are the Alabama Pro Day (Irv Smith Jr, Jonah Williams, Isiah Buggs, Damien Harris).

At minimum we need depth. If Milano or Edmunds misses significant time we are in trouble.

I remember when this happened lol.