2023 NFL Draft Thread…..

[Skooby]

Go Bills !!

[YardRat]

Not just future rookies to keep an eye on today.

D Hopkins and L Jackson may make some news today too.

[swiper]

Not just future rookies to keep an eye on today.

D Hopkins and L Jackson may make some news today too.

Not unless they've gotten a sudden injection of reality and lowered their salary demands.

[TacklingDummy]

ETA when Bills pick if they stay at 27?

[Woodman]

ETA when Bills pick if they stay at 27?

10:29 - 10:49pm.

[TacklingDummy]

10:29 - 10:49pm.
Thanks. Won't be near a TV or internet until after 9.

[Woodman]

Thanks. Won't be near a TV or internet until after 9.

My son leaves work at 9 sooooo unless they trade up he's covered.


:gobills:

[Turf]

I think many will be disappointed tonight. Good chance the Bills trade down and get who they want tomorrow instead of reaching tonight.

[Jeff1220]

An article I just read says, based on the past few years, pick 27 should fall between 11:00-11:30.

[Woodman]

An article I just read says, based on the past few years, pick 27 should fall between 11:00-11:30.

Hopefully these teams get their **** together and don't allow it to drag out that late.

:candle:

[Woodman]

How many running backs will go tonight?
How many running backs will go tonight? - ProFootballTalk (https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/04/27/how-many-running-backs-will-go-tonight/)

This year, the over-under is 1.5, and the thinking is that both Texas running back Bijan Robinson and Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs will be selected.
Robinson seems to be on track for the top 10, given that he’s regarded as one of the most talented players in the draft.
The question becomes two-fold. First, can other running backs be gotten in later rounds who are nearly as good? Second, and more importantly, is a team that takes a running back in round one — and particularly in the top 10 — comfortable with the injury risk inherent to the position.
For Robinson, who could see plenty of time in the slot, the risk could be a little lower. But the risk will still be there.

[notacon]

FINALLY!!!!

Let’s get to it!!!

[Canadian'eh!]

Not just future rookies to keep an eye on today.

D Hopkins and L Jackson may make some news today too.
There's definitely a lot of smoke around Hopkins to Buffalo. How much is it just him hoping that happen? I have no idea.

But, remember when we struggled to convince guys to even come here? FA's weren't really interested. It's great to have a guy like Josh Allen that players WANT to play with.
I do hope they work something out reasonable got Hopkins. I think he has a couple years left of being a great #2 WR, but i wouldn't up a lot to get him.

[Night Train]

Maybe others know but who is left that ould help with cap space ? Seems the Bills already used all the heavy hitters.

Plus Arizona would have to offer to pay at least half to purge him. No one is giving up 19+ Mil in cap space.


Having said that, I'll wait until the last pick to react to the draft. They did a ton in FA to maintain and improve. Far more than I expected.

[YardRat]

There is a cover band playing ****ing Journey in the background of the NFLN broadcast. KC obviously can eat a bag of dicks, and I'm not going to last too long if this atrocity continues.

[Clumpy]

:popcorn:

[Woodman]

There is a cover band playing ****ing Journey in the background of the NFLN broadcast. KC obviously can eat a bag of dicks, and I'm not going to last too long if this atrocity continues.

:cheers: :roflmao:

[Clumpy]

:cp:

[sukie]

There is a cover band playing ****ing Journey in the background of the NFLN broadcast. KC obviously can eat a bag of dicks, and I'm not going to last too long if this atrocity continues.
Without Steve Perry Anyone playing journey is a cover band including Journey.

[Turf]

I know Young is the consensus over #1, but wow is he small. I might lean towards Stroud myself.

[swiper]

Without Steve Perry Anyone playing journey is a cover band including Journey.

Steve's at a SF Giants game tonight. Most likely.

[swiper]

There's definitely a lot of smoke around Hopkins to Buffalo. How much is it just him hoping that happen? I have no idea.

But, remember when we struggled to convince guys to even come here? FA's weren't really interested. It's great to have a guy like Josh Allen that players WANT to play with.
I do hope they work something out reasonable got Hopkins. I think he has a couple years left of being a great #2 WR, but i wouldn't up a lot to get him.

Potential Cardinals, Titans deal for No. 3 overall pick could include DeAndre Hopkins (https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/04/27/potential-cardinals-titans-deal-for-no-3-overall-pick-could-include-deandre-hopkins/)

This would suit me just fine.

[DraftBoy]

Knew that Levis rumor was all smoke. It made no sense.

[Woodman]

1st two according to Hoyle.

[Ed]

I always thought Stroud to the Texans at 2 made the most sense, but I let all the talking heads convince me they'd go with a pass rusher.

[Ed]

Wow, Houston trades right back up to 3. Interesting...

[cookie G]

Now the Texans just have to get JSN

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lol...hold on

[cookie G]

Do the Texans bring Hopkins back?

[cookie G]

Anderson

[ParanoidAndroid]

Can't wait to see the haul Arizona gets for this.

[Woodman]

Great pick!!

[Woodman]

Colts next!

[Night Train]

Texans have already won the Draft.

[Woodman]

Colts grab Richardson.

[cookie G]

Indy rolls the dice on Richardson.

[Woodman]

Seahawks next.

[Woodman]

will it be Carter?

[Turf]

The number of good QB's in the NFL now I don't think has ever been greater.

[Ed]

So what did the Texans trade to go back up to 3? I can't find the details.

[Mace]

Just mho....think Stroud is the best qb and Richardson is the best weapon.

[cookie G]

So what did the Texans trade to go back up to 3? I can't find the details.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cardinals get:<br>12<br>33<br>1st in 2024<br>3rd in 2024<br><br>Texans get:<br>3<br>105</p>&mdash; Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/1651746413234073602?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

[Ed]

CB Witherspoon to the Seahawks at 5.

[Woodman]

Hawks pick Witherspoon.

[cookie G]

No Carter for Seattle. A bit o a surprise.

[Woodman]

Lions are next.

[Woodman]

Lions trade pick.

[Woodman]

Cardinals pick Johnson jr.

[Woodman]

Raiders next!

[Ed]

DE Tyree Wilson to the Raiders

[Woodman]

Raiders pick Wilson

[cookie G]

figured the Raiders would go with Carter

[sukie]

Geez tyree Wilson is big

[Woodman]

Falcons on the clock.

[Ed]

Falcons take RB Bijon Robinson at 8

[Woodman]

Falcons pick Robinson

[Ed]

Philly trading up one spot to take DL Jalen Carter.

[Woodman]

Yikes congrats to the best RB in the draft!!

[Woodman]

Philly trading up one spot to take DL Jalen Carter.

:scratch:

[Woodman]

Bears up!

[cookie G]

:scratch:

they figured the Bears were taking him. And htey probably would have.

[Ed]

Bears taking OT Darnell Wright. That seems like a reach, but there's been varying opinions on him.

[ParanoidAndroid]

Philly.... Davis AND Carter. Sheesh.

[Woodman]

Bears pick Wright

[cookie G]

ANd people were saying we should trade down to get Darnell Wright.

Damn, we weren't close to getting him

[Woodman]

Titans next

[Ed]

Another OL coming off the board with the Titans. OL Peter Skoronski. I'm surprised the Titans are passing on QB Levis. They're really just going to roll with Tannehill?

[swiper]

Boring so far

[sukie]

Boring so far
Time for the manscaping then sleep

[Ed]

I hope there's going to be a little run on CBs soon. That would be good for the Bills.

[Woodman]

Titans pick Skoronski

[sukie]

I hope there's going to be a little run on CBs soon. That would be good for the Bills.

What horse you got in the race?

[cookie G]

so much for the hope that Skoronski falls further.

Broderick Jones?

[Woodman]

Lions next!

[Ed]

What horse you got in the race?
Not sure what you mean...

[Woodman]

Lions pick Gibbs

[Ed]

Wow, Lions taking RB Jahmyr Gibbs at 12?? Didn't they just draft Swift? I saw a lot of buzz that Gibbs would be a first round pick, but this seems really early

[sukie]

You want a run on CBs so the Bills can select…..

[Woodman]

Packers next!

[sukie]

Packers should go WR to stick it to Rodgers

[Woodman]

Packs pick will it be a WR?

[Woodman]

Pack picks Van Ness

[Woodman]

Pats next

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Pats pick traded!

[Ed]

You want a run on CBs so the Bills can select…..
Not sure honestly, I just know the Bills shouldn't take a CB, so it should push down more options. At this point WR Njigba is my favorite, but he's not getting to 27

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Pitt taking OT Broderick Jones at 14

[Woodman]

Pitt picks Jones

[cookie G]

there goes Boderick Jones.

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

BroJo gone

[Ed]

Not sure honestly, I just know the Bills shouldn't take a CB, so it should push down more options. At this point WR Njigba is my favorite, but he's not getting to 27

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Pitt taking OT Broderick Jones at 14
I'd love Nolan Smith too

[Woodman]

Jets next!

[Ed]

Jets taking DE Will McDonald, Iowa State

[sukie]

I'd love Nolan Smith too
This draft for me is weapons and fat guys.

[Ed]

This draft for me is weapons and fat guys.
I'm expecting front 7, but the fan in me wants a fun weapon.

[Woodman]

Jets pick McDonald IV

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

Is everyone else drinking a Bud Light?

[Woodman]

Washington next!

[Turf]

Going to be WR run now. We could jump in.

[Ed]

Washington is taking CB Emmanuel Forbes, Miss St.

I was expecting CBs soon, but Forbes over a couple other guys still availabe is surprising.

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Is everyone else drinking a Bud Light?
VooDoo Ranger Juice Force IPA for me

[cookie G]

McDonald was one of the few edge rushers getting any pressure in the Senior Bowl practices.

The OT class is pretty cleaned out with the exception of Harrison and Bergeron...a big drop off after that.

[Woodman]

Wash pick Forbes

[Woodman]

Pats next!

[Ed]

NE picks CB Christian Gonzalez, Oregon. That's a nice pick for them, but I'm really glad they didn't take Njigba.

[Woodman]

Pats pick Gonzalez

[Woodman]

Lions next!

[Ed]

Lions taking LB Jack Campbell at 18! Wow! So much for him being a Bill. I never would have thought he'd go before 27

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

Agree

[Woodman]

Lions pick Campbell

[Mr. Pink]

Lions should have taken Levis here since he fell right in their laps. Goff is a dumpster fire.

And they'll never win anything until they get a QB.

[YardRat]

FUUUUUUUUUUUCK !!!!!!!!!!!

[Woodman]

Bucs next!

[cookie G]

So much for that.

God, we're going to end up with a DB..

[YardRat]

GODDAMMIT!!!!!

[Mr. Pink]

Bucs should take Levis as well since he's there and Mayfield is now a veteran journeyman who obviously won't be the face of any franchise.

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So much for that.

God, we're going to end up with a DB..

Nah, we're going WR.

[Ed]

Njigba and Nolan Smith still on the board. Trade up and give me either, I'm good.

Or give me Mazi Smith or Bryan Bresee at 27. Or a fun surprise with TE Darnell Washington. Lots of options still.

[Cali512]

Lions should have taken Levis here since he fell right in their laps. Goff is a dumpster fire.

And they'll never win anything until they get a QB.



They arent in position to develop a QB. Goff is good enough to make the playoffs with the supporting cast they built around him. I like what they are doing, they are building a good foundation. This QB class isnt amazing, ride it out with goff, the playoffs are a big deal for them right now, and worry about that in the future. Levis wouldnt make them get to the playoffs which is their ultimate goal right now

[Woodman]

Bucs pick Kancey.

[cookie G]

Tampa gets Short Armed Kancey

[Woodman]

Hawks next!

[Mr. Pink]

I don't know how that dude is getting an Aaron Donald comparison, he's going to have all sorts of issues trying to shed blocks at the NFL level.

[Ed]

Tampa gets Short Armed Kancey
Shorter arms than Ed Oliver. He's small for a DT.

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

His pockets are deep tho

[swiper]

Knew that Levis rumor was all smoke. It made no sense.

Looks like Levis is going to drop into the 2nd round right now.

[DraftBoy]

Draft is falling well for the Bills so far.

[DraftBoy]

Looks like Levis is going to drop into the 2nd round right now.

Could go to Seattle here.

[Ed]

Could go to Seattle here.
Yes please...

[Mr. Pink]

Could go to Seattle here.

If not here, wouldn't surprise me if someone trades up to the bottom of round 1 for him.

[swiper]

Draft is falling well for the Bills so far.

No. Jack Campbell went crazy early.

[Ed]

Damn, Njigba going to Seattle at 20

[cookie G]

Bucs should take Levis as well since he's there and Mayfield is now a veteran journeyman who obviously won't be the face of any franchise.

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Nah, we're going WR.

I'd be happy if JSN falls ..but he wont.

I could see them going all - RAS with Nolan Smith or the guy with the long name from Northwestern.

[Ed]

No. Jack Campbell went crazy early.
I still like Drew Sanders upside better, but the Bills might really like Bernard and think they already have an answer at MLB.

[Mr. Pink]

Damn, Njigba going to Seattle at 20

As an Ohio State fan I think Smith Njigba is a bit overrated and a huge reach as a first round pick.

He basically didn't play last season and it was shown that Harrison was a better WR than him, not to mention but Olave and Wilson were also better than him.

[Woodman]

Hawks pick Njigba

[cookie G]

And JSN didn't make it a minute after I said that...No surprise.

[Mr. Pink]

I'd be happy if JSN falls ..but he wont.

I could see them going all - RAS with Nolan Smith or the guy with the long name from Northwestern.

I'm thinking we are taking the smurf Josh Downs from NC

[Woodman]

Chargers next!

[ParanoidAndroid]

Start of a run on WR's?

[cookie G]

Shorter arms than Ed Oliver. He's small for a DT.

Yeah, his arms are like 30 inches. but all the dinosaurs feared the T-rex.

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

Cee-Lo

[Turf]

If not here, wouldn't surprise me if someone trades up to the bottom of round 1 for him.

Wondering if Beane isn't hoping for that. But everyone knows we're not taking a QB. But would we?

[Woodman]

Chargers pick Johnston

[swiper]

Draft is falling well for the Bills so far.

WR run now

[ParanoidAndroid]

My hope is that we can work a trade down with a team moving back in for Levis.

[Mr. Pink]

Wondering if Beane isn't hoping for that. But everyone knows we're not taking a QB. But would we?

We very well may be a team interested in trading out of the first round to the top of the second

[cookie G]

phew. I was worried Q Johnson would fall. DIdn't want him.

[Ed]

Not a single TE selected yet...

[Woodman]

Ravens next!

[ParanoidAndroid]

Sweet commercial on ESPN featuring JJ Watt blowing past Cody Ford. :rolleyes:

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perry_Tuttle

[Mr. Pink]

Would be surprised if the Ravens don't select Zay Flowers

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

Sweet commercial on ESPN featuring JJ Watt blowing past Cody Ford. :rolleyes:

As if he’s an electric vehicle

[Woodman]

Ravens pick Flowers

[Mr. Pink]

You give Lamar all that money, you better give him some weapons.

[Woodman]

Vikings next!

[cookie G]

Ha...I think its the 2nd right pick on got in the Mock draft challenge!!

Please no one take Vontae Mack!

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

What are the odds bills pick Brian Branch?

[Ed]

What are the odds bills pick Brian Branch?
Hopefully low

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

Hopefully low

Maybe zero. He has that versatility element they seem to value.

[DraftBoy]

Beane is going to out think everybody and go with Porter at 27 isn't he?

[Mr. Pink]

Maybe zero. He has that versatility element they seem to value.

If Poyer didn't come back then I'd say Branch had a legitimate chance of being a Bill but there's no way they're going to take a round 1 safety who's just going to sit on the bench

[Ed]

Minnesota taking WR Jordan Addison. I wasn't expecting this many WRs in round 1

[swiper]

Beane is going to out think everybody and go with Porter at 27 isn't he?

Would be ok by me. I don't think he makes it past Dallas tho.

[Mr. Pink]

Beane is going to out think everybody and go with Porter at 27 isn't he?

Porter won't make it to the Bills pick

[Ed]

Maybe zero. He has that versatility element they seem to value.
I meant low in that I hope they don't draft him

[Woodman]

Vikings pick Addison

[TacklingDummy]

Welcome to Buffalo Steve Avila.

[Mr. Pink]

All of these WRs going makes me think Josh Downs is going to be the guy more and more.

[cookie G]

and the run on WR's continues.

But then, there is still the Hopkins trade

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

If Poyer didn't come back then I'd say Branch had a legitimate chance of being a Bill but there's no way they're going to take a round 1 safety who's just going to sit on the bench

Good point

[Woodman]

Jags next trade to Giants.

[cookie G]

Welcome to Buffalo Steve Avila.

I wouldn't hate the pick...nor Anton Harrison.

But I doubt it.

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

I meant low in that I hope they don't draft him

Yeah bro, I know yer meanings

[ParanoidAndroid]

TE?

Jumped ahead of Dallas to get Kinkaid?

[Ed]

Beane values DL so much and there are a lot of good options.

It's starting to feel more likely they could trade down with Arizona a few spots, get Hopkins, and still get one of the top players still on their board.

[cookie G]

Addison giving a Flava Flav look.

Id rather have a player with a Chuck D look.

[DraftBoy]

I wouldn't hate the pick...nor Anton Harrison.

But I doubt it.

You're reaching if these guys are the pick or Downs. Better talent on the board at lower need positions.

Would be a significant change from Beane's style.

[Ed]

CB Deonte Banks, Maryland is going to the Giants

[Mad Max]

1.) trade down for extra second
2.) O�Cyrus Torrence
3.) Steve Avila
4.) Brian Bresee

[Mr. Pink]

You're reaching if these guys are the pick or Downs. Better talent on the board at lower need positions.

Would be a significant change from Beane's style.

But would it?

We took Elam last year, who I was heavily for, and he didn't even fit our defensive system...nor did we even change our coverage schemes to play to his strengths.

[Saratoga Slim]

Here go the Giants. I’m guessing Jalin Hyatt

[Novacane]

Trade out of round 1.

[DraftBoy]

But would it?

We took Elam last year, who I was heavily for, and he didn't even fit our defensive system...nor did we even change our coverage schemes to play to his strengths.

Elam was top value on the board at their pick if memory serves me.

[Ed]

Give me Noland Smith, Bryan Bresee, Mazi Smith, or Darnell Washington if they stay at 27.

I'm really liking a trade down to early 2nd round though

[DraftBoy]

TRADE! BILLS TRADED UP!

[ParanoidAndroid]

Ugh.

[Woodman]

Giants pick Banks

[Mr. Pink]

Elam was top value on the board at their pick if memory serves me.

Odd that their top rated guy was a guy who didn't even fit their coverage scheme nor did they even try to change it to accommodate Elams skillset.

[Saratoga Slim]

Bills trade up!

[cookie G]

You're reaching if these guys are the pick or Downs. Better talent on the board at lower need positions.

Would be a significant change from Beane's style.

"How would he help our team?"

~Bill Walsh to his scouts.

Taking a guy who contributes at the end of the first, when he's projected to go in the mid 2nd..isn't a reach

[Novacane]

Oh Frick Beane just couldn't help himself.

[Ed]

Bills trade up two spots! They're on the clock at 25!

[Woodman]

Jags next trade to Bills!

[TacklingDummy]

Bills tradenup

[Ed]

It's gotta be Nolan Smith...Please

[cookie G]

And the Bills select..

[Turf]

Uh Oh we moved up!!!

[YardRat]

****

[Mr. Pink]

If the move up is for Porter, just because DB suggested him, it's a colossal failure of not only 1 first round but the past two.

You're fully admitting then that Elam is bad.

[TacklingDummy]

TE will make me sick

[cookie G]

Myles Murphy is my guess.

[DraftBoy]

Pick is in, it's a TE. Commence fans losing their minds.

[TacklingDummy]

If the move up is for Porter, just because DB suggested him, it's a colossal failure of not only 1 first round but the past two.

You're fully admitting then that Elam is bad.

Elam was bad?

[ParanoidAndroid]

Whats taking so long to get the pick in?

[Ed]

The Buffalo Bills pick TE Dalton Kincaid! What???

[Mad Max]

SMH Beane just can’t help himself. Addison coming up

[swiper]

Ocyrus please.

[Mr. Pink]

Do we not like Dawson Knox?

Do we need a TE?

Confused.

[Novacane]

I have a feeling we're gonna hate this pick.

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

We traded?

[Skooby]

We’re moving on up !! Pick is in !!

[swiper]

SMH Beane just can’t help himself. Addison coming up

Dallas wasn't taking Addison. Not that. Dallas has line needs.

[Bill Cody]

Ants in the pants Beane strikes again

[DraftBoy]

Don't get the need to trade up for Kincaid. He's a literal Knox clone in just about every way.

I knew Beane coveted a TE early, but at least get a little more versatility.

[DraftBoy]

Do we not like Dawson Knox?

Do we need a TE?

Confused.

They want to move to a heavier 2 TE set on offense.

[YardRat]

Please tell me we didn't move up for a TE.

[Novacane]

He was ranked a lot higher. Beane following his board I guess.

[Ed]

Why do we have to keep giving up 4th round picks to take guys that seem like they'd still be there at our pick

[TacklingDummy]

Give Dawson Knox $52 million and then draft a TE in the 1st round.

How ****ing dumb.

[DraftBoy]

Please tell me we didn't move up for a TE.

Oh but they did...despite not one being taken thus far.

[EDS]

What did they give up to move up?

[Woodman]

Bills pick Kincaid TE

[YardRat]

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[DraftBoy]

I dislike this pick so much. It just screams luxury for no reason.

[Turf]

Guys a freakin beast.

[DraftBoy]

What did they give up to move up?

#130

[Mad Max]

Muy interesante

dual threat?

[YardRat]

Can't wait to hear Beane's canned "He was the last guy left we had a first round grade on, never thought he'd be here this late".

[cookie G]

Yeah Ok. He's talented. And probably more talented than some of the slot receivers. But we don't throw enough to Knox...

ain't excited, don't hate it.

[TacklingDummy]

Not even the best TE in the class.

[Novacane]

Shot of the cowboys war room. They look like we just took their pick.

[TacklingDummy]

Shot of the cowboys war room. They look like we just took their pick.

Be better off with Mayer.

[Ed]

I was ok with the idea of another TE. We have no one behind Knox and I'd like to see more 12 personnel, but I was a lot more intrigued with Washington of UGA. I'm also super high on Nolan Smith and can't believe we passed on him.

[Mr. Pink]

I get why we traded up if Kincaid was their guy as Dallas needs a TE and it was 50-50 if they'd take Kincaid or Mayer.

Problem is, we just used a first round pick with a trade up for a guy who might get 30 targets all season and all his targets will do is take away targets from a guy we just gave 52m to at the position.

And he's another guy who made his draft stock off of one big game.

[Mad Max]

Yeah Ok. He's talented. And probably more talented than some of the slot receivers. But we don't throw enough to Knox...

ain't excited, don't hate it.
I would hope that this pick signals a change in philosophy to integrate the TE position (much) more into the offense. Hopefully in addition to a large dose of running game.

[DraftBoy]

I would hope that this pick signals a change in philosophy to integrate the TE position (much) more into the offense. Hopefully in addition to a large dose of running game.

If we picked Kincaid to help in run blocking then Beane has a lot of explaining to do because that’s not what this kid does.

[Mad Max]

I was ok with the idea of another TE. We have no one behind Knox and I'd like to see more 12 personnel, but I was a lot more intrigued with Washington of UGA. I'm also super high on Nolan Smith and can't believe we passed on him.
Washington is a unit. I got a feeling people are gonna regret passing on him like DK Metcalf.

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

DK1 and DK2. Well I just ride the plane I don’t fly it. Let’s go Bills

[Saratoga Slim]

Not even the best TE in the class.

seemed like he was routinely rated the best TE in the class

honestly, I’d rather have the #1TE in a historically good TE class than the 4th WR in a bad WR class. To me it all comes down to how we use him. If he’s a glorified slot receiver, I like it. I’d rather roll the dice on him than on Downs/Hyatt/Dell/Mims. If he’s going to be a 2nd TE in 12 personnel sets and is on the field 30% of the time, it’s a total luxury pick.

[Skooby]

We currently don’t have an NFL TE, we do now.

[DraftBoy]

Can't wait to hear Beane's canned "He was the last guy left we had a first round grade on, never thought he'd be here this late".

More like he was the only guy on their board who they gave a first round grade too. The sales job has to be more dramatic do the fans to eat it up.

[Ed]

Washington is a unit. I got a feeling people are gonna regret passing on him like DK Metcalf.
Agreed. And I think he makes a lot more sense as a TE you'd pair with Knox.

[swiper]

I stayed up for this.

Two TEs with an OC that doesn't throw to them.

WTF times ten.

[POTLAND PSILBYLO]

I get why we traded up if Kincaid was their guy as Dallas needs a TE and it was 50-50 if they'd take Kincaid or Mayer.

Problem is, we just used a first round pick with a trade up for a guy who might get 30 targets all season and all his targets will do is take away targets from a guy we just gave 52m to at the position.

And he's another guy who made his draft stock off of one big game.

It looks like we did take Dallas’ guy, so that makes me happy.

[DraftBoy]

We currently don’t have an NFL TE, we do now.

Are you drunk?

[Mad Max]

If we picked Kincaid to help in run blocking then Beane has a lot of explaining to do because that’s not what this kid does.
I meant those as two separate points. Not whether or not Kincaid would be a blocker. (I don’t know anything about him)

[kingJofNYC]

You know how sometimes teams don't draft the best player on the board even though they say they will, well the Bills actually drafted the best player on the board bar none.

This kid is good, I don't know how they'll work him and Knox in the O, I'm sure one will be flexed in slot, I don't really care, it's up to the coaches to figure out, I just hope they go with the best guy and don't try to force one or the other because of money or draft capital spent. Just roll with the top dog.

[swiper]

Agreed. And I think he makes a lot more sense as a TE you'd pair with Knox.

Beane wants his Kelce.

[Woodman]

Double down on the DK's.

[sukie]

I would hope that this pick signals a change in philosophy to integrate the TE position (much) more into the offense. Hopefully in addition to a large dose of running game.

It’s gotta be. This kid is a receiving TE. Good speed and size… comments are that he’s a Kelce/gonzo type te

[DraftBoy]

I meant those as two separate points. Not whether or not Kincaid would be a blocker. (I don’t know anything about him)

Fair.

[notacon]

I dislike this pick so much. It just screams luxury for no reason.

Wait. Didn’t you have the Bills picking a TE in your mock draft?!?!? Of course you did. Darnell Washington (http://www.billszone.com/fanzone/showthread.php/263033-DB-s-First-and-Final-2023-Mock-Draft?p=5018353&viewfull=1#post5018353). Kincaid is better than Washington.

Some have him the #1 TE in this draft.

With the four WR’s that fit the best with the Bills that were worth a first round pick gone, this makes sense. WAY better than another defensive player.

I’m happy they went for an offense weapon. That’s what I’ve been preaching all off season.

The Bills still need to pick a WR. Maybe Josh Downs in round 2? Nathaniel Dell???

[TacklingDummy]

I get why we traded up if Kincaid was their guy as Dallas needs a TE and it was 50-50 if they'd take Kincaid or Mayer.

Problem is, we just used a first round pick with a trade up for a guy who might get 30 targets all season and all his targets will do is take away targets from a guy we just gave 52m to at the position.

And he's another guy who made his draft stock off of one big game.
If Dallas takes Kincaid then you take Mayer whos better anyways.

[DraftBoy]

Beane wants his Kelce.

Then I hope we have an out on that Knox deal.