Buffalo Bills Post-Draft Discussion

[Husko]

Updated:

55. T.J. Tampa, CB, Iowa State (6-0, 194)​

Tampa gets a little sticky with his footwork at the top of routes, but he doesn’t lose much separation and plays with the size, range and ball skills to be disruptive. He has the tools and potential to be a starting perimeter cornerback in various schemes.

56. Dominick Puni, G, Kansas (6-5, 313)​

Puni will get himself in trouble bending at the waist or letting his pads rise, but he plays big, powerful and sends a harsh message with his hands while staying controlled through contact. He can play tackle, if needed, but projects best as an NFL starting guard or center.

58. Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon (6-1, 176)​

Franklin’s polish and catch consistency must improve, but he can be a big-play weapon (before and after the catch), because of his linear twitch and gliding acceleration. He projects as a field-stretching Z receiver, similar to DJ Chark.

65. Adisa Isaac, Edge, Penn State (6-4, 247)​

Isaac needs to mature his approach to be more than a flash player, but with his length, energy and athletic tools, he can become an impactful edge presence for a defensive coordinator who continues to unlock his potential. Though he projects best standing up in a 3-4, he has something to offer any NFL scheme as a role player with starting upside (similar in ways to the Philadelphia Eagles’ Josh Sweat).

78. Austin Booker, Edge, Kansas (6-4, 253)​

Booker is lacking in body mass and overall experience (just 505 career college snaps), but he is an ascending player with the ability to maximize his athletic traits and body length/force with proper biomechanics. With his tools and instincts, he projects as a rotational player in Year 1 with the potential to become an impact starter.

88. Payton Wilson, LB, NC State (6-3, 233)​

Wilson’s medicals will be a key factor in his final grade, but he is a rangy and instinctive player who impacts the game in different ways, because of his effort and toughness. His four-down potential will separate him from most linebacker prospects.

90. Malik Washington, WR, Virginia (5-8, 191)​

Washington is undersized and needs to continue refining his route steps, but his explosive movements, rugged toughness and catchpoint skills will make him a factor in the slot for an NFL offense. He also has the skill set to immediately contribute in the return game.

92. Brandon Dorlus, DT, Oregon (6-3, 283)​

Dorlus needs to find better consistency on a snap-to-snap basis, but he has the natural power and agility to be a versatile disruptor in an NFL defensive line rotation. He projects best as a base end (in even or odd fronts) who can also reduce inside on subpackages.

93. Devontez Walker, WR, North Carolina (6-1, 193)​

Walker is a vertical/stretch receiver who requires a linear route tree, but he is a big-play threat with a promising catch radius and the speed to climb on top of coverage. He must develop better consistency in his routes and hands to be more than a complementary outside option.

95. Mekhi Wingo, DT, LSU (6-0, 284)​

Wingo has a short-armed, squatty body type with an inconsistent anchor, but his first-step quickness and shock in his hands often gives him early advantages. He has NFL starting potential as a three-technique in a four-man front, projecting as a not-as-explosive version of Ed Oliver.

99. Christian Mahogany, G, Boston College (6-3, 314)​

Mahogany needs to play with more control, especially in space, to survive versus NFL defenders, but he plays like a bouncer outside of a club, looking to bash heads with power and forceful hands. He projects as a guard-versatile NFL starter, ideally suited for a downhill run team.

 

[Zman5778]

I'd really love a guard or pass rusher, I think.

Yeah, those are the two I have my eyes on. Isaac and Booker are the ones that my gut are saying might be Beane guys.

 

[NotABadPeriod]

Insane idea of the hour: double dip at safety and take Hicks.

 

[Reddawg]

Feels pretty likely we take an edge rusher at 95

 

[Zman5778]

Insane idea of the hour: double dip at safety and take Hicks.

If we double-dip at safety, I feel like Kinchens would be more likely. there's familiarity there with the Bills' secondary coach, and he's more of a cover guy whereas Hicks and Bishop are similar in that they're best in the box and being physical.

 

[buffalowing88]

Sports' media is based almost entirely on horrible takes. For a while it was how the Bills couldn't beat the Chiefs. Then it was how McDermott can't win close games. Then we had the one how the Bills needed a running game to take the load off Josh Allen. Now, the narrative's going to be how the Bills need a number one wide-receiver.

Just give it a year. The wins will stack up because we still have Josh Allen running the offense, and McDermott managing the defense. And eventually, the narrative will die because there will be data to dispel it. After that, some loud mouth with a platform will come up with something else that's equally asinine, just to generate views, and we'll have to go through the same damn process all over again.

100 percent! I was more just saying, however, that it's oftentimes our own fanbase who pulls this crap. Without sounding like an elitist, the conversations/perspectives on this board compared with the average person who calls themselves Bills Mafia members and posts on Twitter or Reddit forums are on a different level. I am a self-loathing fan at this point haha.

 

[Zman5778]

And we now have my first "Wait.....WHOZDAT" pick.

Liufau to Dallas.

 

[MayDayMayDay]

Hoping for Payton Wilson. Can play anywhere in the LB core.

 

[buffalowing88]

That doesn't seem to jive with all the talk by Beane and McDermott about needing to be more explosive offensively.

 

[Fezzy126]

Seems to be good value here at WR, Edge, CB, and IOL

Pos	Name	Grade	Brugler Board
WR	Troy Franklin	2nd/3rd	58
Edge	Adisa Issac	2nd/3rd	65
CB	T.J. Tampa	2nd/3rd	55
RB	Jaylen Wright	3rd	83
WR	Malik Washington	3rd	90
Edge	Austin Booker	3rd	78
IOL	Christian Mahogany	3rd/4th	99
WR	Jalen McMillan	3rd/4th
WR	Brenden Rice	3rd/4th
WR	Tez Walker	3rd/4th
IOL	Tanor Bortolini	3rd/4th
CB	Kris Abrams-Draine	3rd/4th
RB	Tyrone Tracy Jr	4th
WR	Javon Baker	4th
WR	Jacob Cowing	4th
IOL	Beau Limmer	4th
IOL	Hunter Nourzad	4th
CB	Nehemiah Pritchett	4th
Edge	Cedric Johnson	4th/5th
Edge	Mohamed Kamara	5th/6th
CB	Kalen King	5th/6th
OT	Frank Crum	6th
DT	Khristian Boyd	6th
Edge	Javon Solomon	6th
DT	McKinnley Jackson	6th/7th
RB	Kimani Vidal	7th

 

[Reddawg]

Four more picks...I'm getting tired.

 

[Willgamesh]

 

[truthbluth]

Bills focus on guys with elite in game athleticism. Young and interesting.
My money is on Austin Booker here.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

How can anyone be happy that Terry is there. He has to somehow be negatively impacting the draft with his input

 

[Husko]

Updated:​

55. T.J. Tampa, CB, Iowa State (6-0, 194)​

Tampa gets a little sticky with his footwork at the top of routes, but he doesn’t lose much separation and plays with the size, range and ball skills to be disruptive. He has the tools and potential to be a starting perimeter cornerback in various schemes.

58. Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon (6-1, 176)​

Franklin’s polish and catch consistency must improve, but he can be a big-play weapon (before and after the catch), because of his linear twitch and gliding acceleration. He projects as a field-stretching Z receiver, similar to DJ Chark.

78. Austin Booker, Edge, Kansas (6-4, 253)​

Booker is lacking in body mass and overall experience (just 505 career college snaps), but he is an ascending player with the ability to maximize his athletic traits and body length/force with proper biomechanics. With his tools and instincts, he projects as a rotational player in Year 1 with the potential to become an impact starter.

88. Payton Wilson, LB, NC State (6-3, 233)​

Wilson’s medicals will be a key factor in his final grade, but he is a rangy and instinctive player who impacts the game in different ways, because of his effort and toughness. His four-down potential will separate him from most linebacker prospects.

90. Malik Washington, WR, Virginia (5-8, 191)​

Washington is undersized and needs to continue refining his route steps, but his explosive movements, rugged toughness and catchpoint skills will make him a factor in the slot for an NFL offense. He also has the skill set to immediately contribute in the return game.

92. Brandon Dorlus, DT, Oregon (6-3, 283)​

Dorlus needs to find better consistency on a snap-to-snap basis, but he has the natural power and agility to be a versatile disruptor in an NFL defensive line rotation. He projects best as a base end (in even or odd fronts) who can also reduce inside on subpackages.

93. Devontez Walker, WR, North Carolina (6-1, 193)​

Walker is a vertical/stretch receiver who requires a linear route tree, but he is a big-play threat with a promising catch radius and the speed to climb on top of coverage. He must develop better consistency in his routes and hands to be more than a complementary outside option.

95. Mekhi Wingo, DT, LSU (6-0, 284)​

Wingo has a short-armed, squatty body type with an inconsistent anchor, but his first-step quickness and shock in his hands often gives him early advantages. He has NFL starting potential as a three-technique in a four-man front, projecting as a not-as-explosive version of Ed Oliver.

99. Christian Mahogany, G, Boston College (6-3, 314)​

Mahogany needs to play with more control, especially in space, to survive versus NFL defenders, but he plays like a bouncer outside of a club, looking to bash heads with power and forceful hands. He projects as a guard-versatile NFL starter, ideally suited for a downhill run team.

 

[Reddawg]

How can anyone be happy that Terry is there. He has to somehow be negatively impacting the draft with his input

If anything Dalton Kincaid made the last pick for us and Josh made the one before that.

 

[Zman5778]

How can anyone be happy that Terry is there. He has to somehow be negatively impacting the draft with his input

If I was the owner of the Bills, bet your ass I'd be in the draft room.

 

[Reddawg]

If I was the owner of the Bills, bet your ass I'd be in the draft room.

1000%. This is the fun stuff of sports team ownership.

I mean, I assume.

 

[Husko]

Bills turn in draft card quick

Dewayne Carter

 

[Old Navy Goat]

I was being facetious because of all the 'meddling' from the KA thread about the scouting meetings

 

[yahhockey]

Seems to be a surprise given the names suggested. The ESPN draft results has a name but I imagine the broadcast hasn't named him yet

 

[Fezzy126]

Once again, the Bills take a dude in the 3rd round that's completely off my radar. It's an annual tradition

 

[Husko]

Bills focus on guys with elite in game athleticism. Young and interesting.
My money is on Austin Booker here.

They went old and try-hard

 

[TheStorm]

Guess teams really really don't like Franklin. Must be huge red flags there

 

[Zman5778]

Depth 3-tech with a high motor. Fine by me. Not sure he'll ever be a starter, but depth is important to McDermott.