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NFL mock draft 2019: Where does top QB Dwayne Haskins land in first round?

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The folly of attempting to orchestrate a 2019 NFL mock draft nearly four months before the actual event takes place is self-evident.

One needs look no further than the uncertain status of the draft order itself, the last 12 picks of which won't be fully set until after the playoffs, to highlight the need for any guess at the first round to be written in pencil rather than ink. Add in the incomplete list of early declarations and impending changes stemming from free agency and it becomes clear that this is more of a thought exercise than accurate forecast.

Nevertheless, a sketch of how the top picks might shake out can be fun even if not particularly prudent at this point. Just don't point back to this in April (unless any picks are right).

9. Bills — D.K. Metcalf, WR, Mississippi: Now committed to bringing along Josh Allen, Buffalo has to supply the talented but raw gunslinger with more firepower at receiver than Zay Jones and Robert Foster. As another dynamic yet developing offensive prospect, Metcalf would pair well with Allen and provide a potent downfield threat while he learns to run a full gamut of NFL routes.
 
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FMIA Week 17: Ravens, Eagles, Colts Crash Playoffs; Black Monday Begins

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Three Questions With

… Buffalo defensive tackle Kyle Williams, who played his last game of a 13-year NFL career Sunday, a victory over Miami before an adoring crowd in western New York. But first, three things you may not know about Williams:
  1. His first NFL tackle, in Week 1 2006, at Foxboro, was on a quarterback sneak by Tom Brady.
  2. He sacked Brady six times, more than any other quarterback.
  3. He once sacked Michael Vick twice in a game.
FMIA: Why now?

Williams: “I’ve got a handful of kids [five], and it’s time for me to get home. The way I figure it, I’d much rather be at T-ball games than watch them on FaceTime when they’re home in Louisiana and I’m up here in Buffalo in OTAs or the off-season program. I’m going to miss it, for sure. Health-wise and performance-wise, I know I could continue to play. The good thing is how good I feel right now.”

FMIA: What’s football taught you?

Williams: “Football has given me so much more than anything you can see or feel. It’s taught me about teamwork, fair play. It’s shaped who I am. Football’s hard. Makes you dig deep. Life’s hard. There is nothing like a team, nothing like a locker room, with the colors, the religions, the different backgrounds. One of my favorite teammates of all time is Marshawn Lynch, a city kid from Oakland, and me, a country kid from Louisiana. He’s just so real. Very very perceptive. He could sniff out the phonies better than any person I’ve met in my life.”

FMIA: What would you want your football epitaph to read?

Williams: “He gave his all every day for his teammates, for his community, for his organization.

He never cheated the game one day in his life.”
 

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This is obviously fantasy land, but if we landed these two o-lineman in FA my outlook for next season will change dramatically, and I won't go nuclear if we go defense with our 1st rounder...
 
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Rookie QB review: How did Sam Darnold compare to Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen and company?

It seems like a safe bet that the 2018 NFL draft class will be remembered for its quarterbacks.

The careers in question are still young, but it’s rare for five quality signal callers to come off the board in the first round. It’s even rarer for each to make an impact in their first season. That in mind, it’s guaranteed that each quarterback will be compared to one another for the duration of their professional careers.

That’s exactly what we intend to do here. Let’s take a look at how Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, Josh Allen, Josh Rosen and Lamar Jackson fared in Year 1.

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Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills

Passing Stats: 12 games, 169-320 (52.8%), 2,074 yards, 10 TDs, 12 INTs, 3 FUM, 52.3 QBR

Rushing Stats: 12 games, 89 attempts, 631 yards, 7.1-yard avg., 8 TD, 5 FUMS, 1 LOST

Josh Allen was the most scrutinized quarterback of this class heading into the draft. All the criticism didn’t phase him, though.

Allen turned out to be a better athlete than expected, combing his strong arm with a quick pair of legs. If anyone would have thought a rookie quarterback would eclipse 600 yards with his feet, it would have been the last name on this list. However, the Bills’ signal caller proved to be multi-dimensional in his first season.

Unfortunately, NFL defenses are more than aware of how Allen likes to run this offense now. It will be much harder for him to find success with his feet as the years continue. He must grow as a pocket passer, but this was a successful first year for him.
 

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Tremaine Edmunds named Defensive Rookie of the Month

The end of season accolades continue to roll in for some of Buffalo’s youngest players. A day after Josh Allen was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week, fellow first-round pick Tremaine Edmunds was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month.

Edmunds racked up 43 tackles, four pass breakups, a sack and the first two interceptions of his career in the month of December. His first INT in Week 14 against the Jets made Edmunds the youngest player in league history to post an interception.

Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier felt Edmunds play at the tail end of the season looked more instinctive as all the responsibilities of playing middle linebacker became more familiar to him.

 
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Bills starting quarterback Josh Allen wrapped up his rookie campaign in strong fashion by leading his team to the 42-17 win out at New Era Field. The Firebaugh native led by example going 17-for-26 for 224 yards and three touchdowns through the air, but again, flashed his true dual-threat ability by rushing for 95 yards and two touchdowns.

Jump into the film room with Erik and Nate as they break down several of his plays from the week 17 matchup against the Dolphins.

Intro
7:37 QB Josh Allen extends the play, touch throw to RB Chris Ivory
13:26 Run/Pass Tag (RPO) QB Josh Allen to WR Zay Jones Touchdown
17:59 QB Josh Allen Interception vs. Cover 2 Robber
25:14 QB Josh Allen vs. blitz, completes pass to TE Jason Croom for 26-yard gain
33:03 QB Josh Allen's touchdown to WR Robert Foster
40:39 QB Josh Allen's strike to WR Zay Jones
44:34 QB Josh Allen's touchdown pass to WR Zay Jones
51:20 Wrap up
 
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2019 NFL mock draft 2.0 | Pro Football Weekly

By ERIC EDHOLM - PFW


9. Buffalo Bills — Ole Miss WR D.K. Metcalf
Not long ago, I highly suspected that this could be a draft like 2018 or 2016 where there was no clear-cut No. 1 receiver who was a sure bet to land inside the top half of Round 1. But it would not be a stretch to see Metcalf — if he passes medical-test muster — to be the first one drafted this year, even with some other fascinating candidates.

This fits what the Bills need. With Josh Allen at quarterback, they have to have a long-armed, big target capable of adjusting out of his frame for some occasionally off-target passes. And the beauty of Metcalf’s game is that there is a clear downfield element to it with YAC potential, and he blocks his face off; those are both good fits in what’s sure to be a run-heavy offense mixed with vertical shots.

If Metcalf is cleared following a season-ending neck injury, his stock should be strong.
 

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Ledyard's Expanded 2019 Big Board: Top 150 - The Draft Network

JON LEDYARD, JANUARY 3, 2019

Welcome, to the CORRECT Draft Network top 150 big board.

I know, you’ve looked over Kyle’s big board and found it mildly impressive, if not amusing at times. Good. He was just here to warm you up. Now we bring out the big guns.

On Friday, Trevor will tell you when his board drops that the third time is the charm, and on Saturday Joe will give you some line about saving the best for last as he presents his top 150. Nah, don’t believe it. This board right here is the one you want. My first top 150 of draft season begins with a couple of names you might not be familiar with in my top 30 prospects, before ending with a handful of sleepers you should keep an eye on.

10. WR D.K. Metcalf, Mississippi
9. CB Byron Murphy, Washington
8. SAF Deionte Thompson, Alabama
7. IDL Jeffery Simmons, Mississippi State
6. EDGE Brian Burns, Florida State
5. EDGE Josh Allen, Kentucky
4. OT Jonah Williams, Alabama
3. IDL Ed Oliver, Houston
2. IDL Quinnen Williams, Alabama
1. EDGE Nick Bosa, Ohio State
 

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Source: Bills fire Danny Crossman

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By: Joe Buscaglia


(WKBW) — In a move that was heavily predicted throughout the fan base, the Buffalo Bills made those prognostications come true.

According to a league source, the Bills have parted ways with special teams coordinator Danny Crossman after having spent the past six seasons with the organization.

Crossman originally came to Buffalo as part of the coaching staff of former head coach Doug Marrone in 2013 and 2014, but was then kept on in the same role by Rex Ryan in 2015 and 2016, and then again by current head coach Sean McDermott in 2017 and this past season in 2018.

Crossman saw his special teams units struggle all season long, leading to frustration from both the coaching staff and the fan base. The team elected to move on as he is now the third member of the 2018 coaching staff that was released, joining offensive line coach Juan Castillo and wide receivers coach Terry Robiskie.
 

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Class of 2019 Finalists | Pro Football Hall of Fame Official Site

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The 2019 Modern-Era Finalists with their positions, years and teams:
  • Steve Atwater, Safety – 1989-1998 Denver Broncos, 1999 New York Jets
  • Champ Bailey, Cornerback – 1999-2003 Washington Redskins, 2004-2013 Denver Broncos
  • Tony Boselli, Tackle – 1995-2001 Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Isaac Bruce, Wide Receiver – 1994-2007 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, 2008-09 San Francisco 49ers
  • Don Coryell, Coach – 1973-77 St. Louis Cardinals, 1978-1986 San Diego Chargers
  • Alan Faneca, Guard – 1998-2007 Pittsburgh Steelers, 2008-09 New York Jets, 2010 Arizona Cardinals
  • Tom Flores, Coach – 1979-1987 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, 1992-94 Seattle Seahawks
  • Tony Gonzalez, Tight End – 1997-2008 Kansas City Chiefs, 2009-2013 Atlanta Falcons
  • Steve Hutchinson, Guard – 2001-05 Seattle Seahawks, 2006-2011 Minnesota Vikings, 2012 Tennessee Titans
  • Edgerrin James, Running Back – 1999-2005 Indianapolis Colts, 2006-08 Arizona Cardinals, 2009 Seattle Seahawks
  • Ty Law, Cornerback – 1995-2004 New England Patriots, 2005, 2008 New York Jets, 2006-07 Kansas City Chiefs, 2009 Denver Broncos
  • John Lynch, Free Safety – 1993-2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2004-07 Denver Broncos
  • Kevin Mawae, Center – 1994-97 Seattle Seahawks, 1998-2005 New York Jets, 2006-09 Tennessee Titans
  • Ed Reed, Safety – 2002-2012 Baltimore Ravens, 2013 Houston Texans, 2013 New York Jets
  • Richard Seymour, Defensive End/Defensive Tackle – 2001-08 New England Patriots, 2009-2012 Oakland Raiders
The 15 Modern-Era Finalists join three other finalists to comprise 18 finalists under consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019.

One Senior Finalist was announced in August 2018 by the Seniors Committee that reviews the qualifications of those players whose careers ended more than 25 years ago.
  • Johnny Robinson, Safety – 1960-1971 Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs
Two Contributor Finalists, also announced in August, were selected by the Hall of Fame’s Contributors Committee that considers persons, other than players and coaches, who made outstanding contributions to professional football.
  • Pat Bowlen, Owner – 1984-Present Denver Broncos
  • Gil Brandt, Vice President of Player Personnel – 1960-1988 Dallas Cowboys; Contributor – 1995-present NFL.com
 

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Class of 2019 Finalists | Pro Football Hall of Fame Official Site

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The 2019 Modern-Era Finalists with their positions, years and teams:
  • Steve Atwater, Safety – 1989-1998 Denver Broncos, 1999 New York Jets
  • Champ Bailey, Cornerback – 1999-2003 Washington Redskins, 2004-2013 Denver Broncos
  • Tony Boselli, Tackle – 1995-2001 Jacksonville Jaguars
  • Isaac Bruce, Wide Receiver – 1994-2007 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, 2008-09 San Francisco 49ers
  • Don Coryell, Coach – 1973-77 St. Louis Cardinals, 1978-1986 San Diego Chargers
  • Alan Faneca, Guard – 1998-2007 Pittsburgh Steelers, 2008-09 New York Jets, 2010 Arizona Cardinals
  • Tom Flores, Coach – 1979-1987 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, 1992-94 Seattle Seahawks
  • Tony Gonzalez, Tight End – 1997-2008 Kansas City Chiefs, 2009-2013 Atlanta Falcons
  • Steve Hutchinson, Guard – 2001-05 Seattle Seahawks, 2006-2011 Minnesota Vikings, 2012 Tennessee Titans
  • Edgerrin James, Running Back – 1999-2005 Indianapolis Colts, 2006-08 Arizona Cardinals, 2009 Seattle Seahawks
  • Ty Law, Cornerback – 1995-2004 New England Patriots, 2005, 2008 New York Jets, 2006-07 Kansas City Chiefs, 2009 Denver Broncos
  • John Lynch, Free Safety – 1993-2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2004-07 Denver Broncos
  • Kevin Mawae, Center – 1994-97 Seattle Seahawks, 1998-2005 New York Jets, 2006-09 Tennessee Titans
  • Ed Reed, Safety – 2002-2012 Baltimore Ravens, 2013 Houston Texans, 2013 New York Jets
  • Richard Seymour, Defensive End/Defensive Tackle – 2001-08 New England Patriots, 2009-2012 Oakland Raiders
The 15 Modern-Era Finalists join three other finalists to comprise 18 finalists under consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019.

One Senior Finalist was announced in August 2018 by the Seniors Committee that reviews the qualifications of those players whose careers ended more than 25 years ago.
  • Johnny Robinson, Safety – 1960-1971 Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs
Two Contributor Finalists, also announced in August, were selected by the Hall of Fame’s Contributors Committee that considers persons, other than players and coaches, who made outstanding contributions to professional football.
  • Pat Bowlen, Owner – 1984-Present Denver Broncos
  • Gil Brandt, Vice President of Player Personnel – 1960-1988 Dallas Cowboys; Contributor – 1995-present NFL.com

Former Bill Ed Reed should get in.
 

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The 2018 NFL All-Rookie Team | NFL Analysis | Pro Football Focus

The NFL season is done for all but 12 teams, and with such, it’s time to look back at the impressive performances from the 2018 NFL Draft class that saw its fair share of dominant debuts across the league. The 2018 PFF NFL All-Rookie Team depicts those strong debut seasons from players at every position across offense, defense and special teams, headlined by our selections for Offensive Rookie of the Year in Baker Mayfield and Defensive Rookie of the Year in Derwin James.

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Robert Foster, Buffalo Bills
Prior to Week 10, Foster had caught just two passes, been released, signed to the practice squad in Buffalo and had been held without a catch in five of his career six games. However, his perseverance paid off as he more than earned his spot on the team for his efforts over the final seven games – a stretch that saw him grade out as the best rookie receiver in football from Week 10 to Week 17.

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