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…after picking up Samuel (and you’re not loving that pickup).
Here’s some info that should bring you comfort. I have zero doubts that we’re still grabbing a stud 1 or 2.
The #Bills will have a private workout with Troy Franklin scheduled. Franklin, who was sick at the combine, impressed scouts and his pro day and weighed back in the mid-180s.
— Air Raid | Buffalo (@TheBillsGuys) March 17, 2024
Per @TonyPauline pic.twitter.com/TFZLeZGw6f
I'm thinking Xavier Leggette. He's 6'1" and 221#, runs a 4.39 and has a 40" vertical jump. Could possibly be had after a trade down.
Still need to draft one imo.
Especially if they think this is Diggs last year here.
I agree. I'm hoping the moves at WR don't make them think they're set. They can address other needs (S, CB, C) in late rounds.Quote:
Originally Posted by TacklingDummy
I’ve been hyping Leggette for months now…I’m personally wary of Franklins light weight. I am however very encouraged the team’s investing so much time in investigating receivers (who are going to go 1-2) when there was a bit of doubt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Goobylal
My preference would be a coin toss between Leggette/Thomas Jr. I wouldn’t hate the selection of Franklin as long as it was in the second.
I sure hope we make it a priority.Quote:
Originally Posted by TacklingDummy
For the 80th time, Samuel is a slot guy, not a #1 or even #2
Franklin was the guy I wantedQuote:
Originally Posted by Forward_Lateral
I hope Josh is going to be in town to throw to him.
Not sure what you mean by bolded. Meaning the Bills are going to use a 1st or 2nd on one?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max
I disagree. At 5'11" and 196# with 4.31 speed, he can certainly play outside as the #2.Quote:
Originally Posted by Forward_Lateral
yes in the first or second round. You can get lucky in lower rounds but even when you hit on those later guys they’ll almost always just be good, not stars, not guys that can dominate games.Quote:
Originally Posted by Goobylal
That is somewhat short sighted. Just because he was used mainly (74.6% of the time over 2022 & 2023) in the slot in Washington, does not mean that is all he can do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Forward_Lateral
Diggs was used in the slot 30% last year.
Samuel also showed a lot of versatility by lining up in the backfield.
Samuel gives Joe Brady the opportunity to do all kinds of various formations....and there is little doubt that he improved the WR room in a substantial way. Moving on from 3 of the 5 receivers from 2023 shows the Bills are paying attention to what is obvious. The need to remake the WR room.
That's the beauty of this signing. It's obvious Joe Brady loves the guy and it's no surprise that he had his best year of his career when he had Brady as OC in Carolina.
Like everyone in the sports world knows, the Bills need to draft a WR. Where they do so is the only unknown. This years draft class is deep with WR's. Going to be a very compelling draft.
He will play the majority out of the slot. You know this, I know this. He's most likely not going to be the starting outside WR opposite of Diggs.
Oh yeah. But can any of us say exactly what the use of WR's looks like???Quote:
Originally Posted by Forward_Lateral
Diggs is the unquestioned #1.
Are the Bills gong to have one main guy that "starts opposite of Diggs"?!?!?
Your guess is as good as mine.
Hopefully that question is answered by the draft.Quote:
Originally Posted by notacon
Diggs will have to be replaced eventually, and honestly the only way that makes sense is to draft a guy and succeed while he's cheap enough.
I'm not drafting Leggette until late 2nd at the earliest with his one year of decent production. You're drafting traits more than skill at this point. He could end up being good but he's a higher risk than some of these guys. I would need to really do my homework on Leggette.Quote:
Originally Posted by Goobylal
Depends on what they envision Hollins' role will be. If he's viewed as a slot only, having him, Samuel and Shakir as slots isn't good use of resources. And typically a WR can't play outside because he's not strong enough to beat the jam at the LOS or doesn't have the speed to make CBs think twice about doing it. Samuel has 4.31 speed and no CB is pressing him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Forward_Lateral
I no longer see Mocks where Thomas Jr is available at 28 so give me AD Mitchell
Last year the Bills did a Private Workout with Zay Flowers, and did a Top 30 PreDraft visit with WRsQuote:
Originally Posted by Mad Max
Jordan Addison, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tank Dell, Jalin Hyatt and Justin Shorter.
We ended up drafting Shorter in the 5th. Hopefully this year will be different.
Hopefully Shorter gets every opportunity as well.
That’s interesting. The first three were all gone in a run almost immediately before our selection …I wonder if they take one of them if they were still available over Kincaid? They probably thought Dell, Hyatt and Shorter were second tier guys not worth a first round pick.Quote:
Originally Posted by DraftCzar
I’m starting to believe a WR isn’t going to be the pick in the first. Fat guy is what I’m feeling.
If Jer’Zhan Newton’s on the board I would be tempted to take him over a WR. If we’re talking T’Vondre Sweat or any other fatty I would hope they get a trade down first.Quote:
Originally Posted by sukie
Hmmmmmmm.....is that with your hands or is frotting involved???? :D:Quote:
Originally Posted by sukie
Is this an invite out to Vegas? Awwwww Nottie!Quote:
Originally Posted by notacon
ABSOLUTELY, you are invited to Vegas. Not my house, mind you, but yeah....we LOVE tourists here which keep the economy humming along.Quote:
Originally Posted by sukie
We like to keep you all on the Strip where most locals hardly ever go. :D:
Yes we will be moving up ...... book it now!!!
Top 15 would be my guess.