Grading the Buffalo Bills 2019 Draft

By Steve

Another year and another draft where Brandon Beane is confused. Dont get me wrong, the Bills had a solid enough draft but with enough troubling things popping up through out the 3 day NFL Draft I still wonder about his competence.

Sure Ed Oliver fell to the Bills and is likely going to be a solid player. But how much of a difference is a defensive tackle going to make? At best he may one day be as good as Kyle Williams and thus thats a push. Still a solid pick though.

In the second round the Bills traded up two spots using a 5th round pick to draft tackle/guard Cody Ford. If this guy is a starter he is probably worth the extra pick they used but did Beane HAVE to have this specific guy two picks earlier?

Here is where things got very puzzling and questionable at best and concerning at worst. Just a few short weeks ago didnt Brandon Beane try to trade for a top 5 wide receiver? And sign two runningbacks? What changed where one day the Billa NEED  a top flight receiver but now they dont need any weapons?

The Bills draft a 5'7 RB with six catches last year? Devin Singletary might be a decent player but is this guy really going to be a big time contributor on offense? Sure its not likely anyone in the 3rd round would be but what is the max upside of this dude? Wouldnt a WR be a better option?

Then after this odd pick the Bills use teo fourth round picks to again trade up but atleast this time its for a potential weapon in tight end Dawson Knox. Sure he wasnt really used much in college and the Bills yet again traded up but at least this guy could turn into something.

No picks in the fourth. In the fifth sixth and seventh rounds the Bills went linebacker safety linebacker. Oh, no offense? Sweet.

Overall, the Bills likely got two and maybe three starters and thats about it. They only took 8 players despite starting the draft with 10 picks, got none for next year and took zero WRs.

Grade:
C+

Bills Draft Dawson Knox TE 3rd Round

By Steve

The Bills finally draft a position of need but of course confusingly, confoundingly, idioticslly trade up for the 2nd time today to draft former walk on Tight End Dawson Knox late in the third round.

He had no TD catches last year for Ole Miss but had the intangibles. They gave away both 4th round picks to take him.

Grade C+

Bills Draft Devin Singletary 3rd Round

By Steve

A runningback in the third round? Very surprising.

Devin Singletary 5'9 200 junior

Only had 6 catches last year. Averaged 280 carries per year last 2 seasons.

Puzzling pick

C-

Bills Trade Up Draft Cody Ford 2nd Round

By Steve

Bills traded up 2 spots using a 5th round pick to draft right tackle Cody Ford.

He will be a guard in the NFL.

Grade C-

2019 NFL Draft Grades for the Bills

By Steve

Here is a review of other webites grade of Ed Oliver to the Bills at 9 (i gave it a B-)

Ringer
This pick makes all kinds of sense. The Bills lost defensive line stalwart Kyle Williams to retirement in December, but get an explosive, dynamic replacement here. The former Houston star has rare athleticism and plays with a low center of gravity, exploding into opposing linemen to quickly establish leverage and put them on their heels. He’s got the speed to shoot gaps and penetrate the pocket and shows extraordinary awareness, consistently chasing plays down from the backside, sniffing out screens, or getting his hands up to knock down throws

Oliver racked up 192 tackles—including 53 for a loss—with 13.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, and 11 pass deflections over three seasons at Houston. Most of that production came while he was lined up at nose tackle, but in the pros, he’ll likely do best as a 3-technique (rushing off the outside shoulder of the guard) or even at the end, where he’ll be more able to tap into that athleticism.

Oliver lacks length and can get overly aggressive at times, but he’s got almost limitless potential as a one-gapping pass rusher in the NFL. I love the player, I love the value, and I love the pick.
A+

Walterfootball
It took an unreasonable agent, a reach on a quarterback and a mediocre top-eight pick used on a tight end, but the Bills won the draft. Congrats, Buffalo! Oliver could end up being the best player from this entire class. He's drawn Aaron Donald comparisons for a reason, and he'll be a great replacement for Kyle Williams. Buffalo wanted to trade up for Oliver, yet didn't have to at all. This is an easy A+ grade

Pete Prisco
I thought he was misused at Houston. I think this kid is going to be special at the next level. He is not Aaron Donald, I don't like that comparison. He plays a lot like John Randle and Randle was a Hall of Famer. This kid is going to be a good player for Buffalo. Grade: A

Daniel Jeremiah
That was an easy one for the Buffalo Bills. They were patient and they sat right where they were and he fell into their laps. They need pass-rush help and he'll give that to them from the inside. He's going to be a nightmare for teams to deal with. He's quick, explosive and has great hands.

Sb Nation
The picks of Ferrell and Jones allowed Oliver to drop right into Buffalo’s lap. Oliver can be the Kyle Williams replacement for the Bills, with even more of a pass rush playing three-technique. Even if he’s discount Aaron Donald that is still really, really good. Now the Bills need to focus the rest of their draft surrounding quarterback Josh Allen with talent.
A

Buffalo Bills Draft Ed Oliver DT

By Steve

The Bills didnt trade as was widely reported and instead stood tough at 9. True, the Broncos at 10 over all traded out smartly because they know how math and odds work but Buffalo's board musta been different.

Instead of getting more players and value and exploiting inefficences the Bills took a defensive tackle to replace Marcell Dareus. Of course Big Daddy was traded for a 5th round pick after getting a $100  mil contract. But hey value?

Just dont wear a raincoat or Oliver will get yelled at. Hey, maybe Eddie boy can be the next Aarron Donald but Id better everything he wont be.

Who needs weapons when you over drafted a project QB and have one of the most talent depleted offenses in an a league where winning is predicated on
Offense.

Sure Ed Oliver is a good player snd constituted good "value" at 9 but is he what will help the franchise QB the most?

Grade B- (gift)

2019 NFL Mock Draft

By Steve

Here is my review of other mock drafts and draft predictions. Now its time for my first mock draft of 2019:

1. Arizona Cardinals - Kyler Murray
Dumb but its the Cards

2. SF 49ers - Nick Bosa
Country bumpkin injury prone brother wanna be

3. NY Jets - Quinnen Williams
BPA lol Jests love drafting d-line

4. Oakland Raiders - Josh Allen
The better Josh Allen

5. Tampa Buccaneers - Ed Oliver
Undersized mid major beast

6. NY Giants - Drew Lock
Just changed my mind, not gonna b Haskins

7. Jax Jaguars - Jaawan Taylor

8. Washington Redskins - Dwayne Haskins
Trade

9. Buffalo Bills - Christian Wilkins
Say your prayers

10. Denver Broncos - TJ Hockinson
Elite needs some weapons

11.  Cincinnati Bengals - Hollywood Brown gotta replace AJ some day and Ross a bust

12. Green Bay Packers - Jonah Williams
Only OT id consider at 9 for Buf

13. Miami Dolphins - Brian Burns
This franchise a toilet

14. Atlanta Falcons - Devin White
Might trade up because they are aggressive

15. Detroit Lions - Devin Bush

16. Carolina Panthers - Andre Dillard

17. NY Giants - Jeff Simmonds

18. Minnesota Vikings - Cody Ford

19. Tennessee Titans - Clelin Ferrel

20. Pittsburgh Steelers - Rock Ya-sin

21. Seattle Seahawks - Greedy Williams

22. Baltimore Ravens - DK Metcalf

23. Houston Texans - Garret Bradbury

24. Oakland Raiders - Byron Murphy

25. Philly Eagles - Erik McCoy

26. Indianapolis Colts- Josh Jacobs

27. Oakland Raiders - AJ Brown

28. LA Chargers - Kaleb McGary

29. Seattle Seahawks - Jaylon Ferguson

30. Green Bay Packers - Noah Fant

31. LA Rams - Jerry Tillery

32. New England Patriots - Daniel Jones