Buffalo Bills: Offseason - 2019 Schedule Released with NFL Draft Upcoming
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DJB
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Apparently Swain that G from Titans is now following Bills on Twitter and Instagram for whatever that is worth
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SundherDome
Y'all have to much power
Hockenson and Smith. Dawson Knox also really intrigues me after the ole Miss pro day
Hockenson?
Seems to have a high floor with huge potential.
I get that it's a dangerous position to draft with a high pick but I'd take the risk with him. At the very worst you will get a player able to contribute in both the run & passing game. At best your getting a stud to pair up with Allen for years to come.
DJB
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Hockenson.
Kids a stud.
A throwback old school TE that is an elite blocker and definitely more than capable pass catcher.
Only guy in the draft that helps the oline and receiving group with one pick
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How would everyone feel if Christian Wilkins was the pick at #9? I've heard relatively little buzz on him but he's clearly a fit.
I would perceive it to be a high floor, low ceiling, low risk pick, but perhaps not that exciting.
I would perceive it to be a high floor, low ceiling, low risk pick, but perhaps not that exciting.
If Wilkins is the guy, I’d rather they trade down a few picks but that might not be possible. I’d be ok with him at 9.
Husko
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That would really disappoint me. Can't see a world where he is even the best defensive player available.
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First Day: April 15
OTA Offseason Workouts: May 20-21, May 23, May 28-29, May 31 June 3-4, June 6-7
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Ed Oliver film analysis: Explosive defensive tackle could complete Bills’ defense
If there’s one remaining need on the Buffalo Bills roster after Brandon Beane’s free-agent shopping spree, it’s at defensive tackle. Star Lotulelei gives the team a stout nose tackle, and Harrison and Jordan Phillips are versatile rotational options, but the depth chart is crying for a replacement for team captain Kyle Williams. In 13 seasons, the disruptive Williams notched 48.5 sacks and 103 TFLs from the interior; none of the aforementioned players are building that kind of resume. The best interior disruptor in 2019’s vaunted defensive line class? Arguably, it’s Ed Oliver of the Houston Cougars.
The 6’2”, 280-lb Oliver was a five-star recruit due to his rare blend of speed and power, and he’s exactly as advertised. His first-step explosion is tremendous, and easily in Geno Atkins or Gerald McCoy territory. Combined with a fast reaction to the snap, Oliver can be in the center’s chest before any other defender has taken a snap.
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If there’s one remaining need on the Buffalo Bills roster after Brandon Beane’s free-agent shopping spree, it’s at defensive tackle. Star Lotulelei gives the team a stout nose tackle, and Harrison and Jordan Phillips are versatile rotational options, but the depth chart is crying for a replacement for team captain Kyle Williams. In 13 seasons, the disruptive Williams notched 48.5 sacks and 103 TFLs from the interior; none of the aforementioned players are building that kind of resume. The best interior disruptor in 2019’s vaunted defensive line class? Arguably, it’s Ed Oliver of the Houston Cougars.
The 6’2”, 280-lb Oliver was a five-star recruit due to his rare blend of speed and power, and he’s exactly as advertised. His first-step explosion is tremendous, and easily in Geno Atkins or Gerald McCoy territory. Combined with a fast reaction to the snap, Oliver can be in the center’s chest before any other defender has taken a snap.
CAPACCIO: 2019 Mock Draft No. 1
9. Buffalo Bills - DL Ed Oliver (Houston)
The Bills are in a great position to trade down and grab more picks or stay at nine and get a terrific talent on the defensive side. That’s exactly what they get here in Oliver, an elite defender who can step in and play right away, especially given how head coach Sean McDermott loves to rotate players up front. Oliver is incredibly explosive off the ball, which allows him to penetrate and disrupt plays in the backfield and even pressure the quarterback, something the Bills could really use from the interior defensive line. The knock on him his his frame. At 6-2, 287 pounds, he’s shorter and lighter than what you usually want from an interior defensive linemen, which is why he needs to rely on his speed, athleticism, and explosiveness off the ball to beat offensive linemen before they can really latch on to him. The Bills already have Star Lotulelei as their primary run-stuffing and block-eating DL, which means Oliver wouldn’t have to be used to do that right away and could play to his strengths as a penetrator and pursuer.
9. Buffalo Bills - DL Ed Oliver (Houston)
The Bills are in a great position to trade down and grab more picks or stay at nine and get a terrific talent on the defensive side. That’s exactly what they get here in Oliver, an elite defender who can step in and play right away, especially given how head coach Sean McDermott loves to rotate players up front. Oliver is incredibly explosive off the ball, which allows him to penetrate and disrupt plays in the backfield and even pressure the quarterback, something the Bills could really use from the interior defensive line. The knock on him his his frame. At 6-2, 287 pounds, he’s shorter and lighter than what you usually want from an interior defensive linemen, which is why he needs to rely on his speed, athleticism, and explosiveness off the ball to beat offensive linemen before they can really latch on to him. The Bills already have Star Lotulelei as their primary run-stuffing and block-eating DL, which means Oliver wouldn’t have to be used to do that right away and could play to his strengths as a penetrator and pursuer.
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It almost makes too much sense. He and Star seem like a perfect fit next to each other, with the Phillipses (Phillipi?) as nice backup pieces. Those 2 should then allow Hughes, Lo, Murphy and Shaq to set the edges nicely.......and allow Edmunds and Milano to seek and destroy. Oliver also seems like a great anti-Brady device. We all know he despises pressure from the middle, and Oliver can deliver that in spades.
I'm starting to think that he'd be worth a trade UP if necessary.
Husko
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Oliver still fails to excite me much. I guess he'd be fine, but the pick just screams vanilla toast to me. I've come to terms with the pick, but it wouldn't excite me. I'd still rather take a WR, OL, or trade down. The lack of college production is more of a concern, IMO, than those that just write it off as "he was on a bad team" account for.
SoFFacet
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I've read that it was more the role he was asked to play, than the overall quality of the team he was on.
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Oooh I like Oliver a lot.
A couple points:
I'm a believer that high capital should be spent on every play difference makers. That includes QBs, OL, DL, and LBs. I think once you have all that in place, you can afford to spend high capital on WRs, RBs, TEs, & DBs. We still need help on both our lines.
Also, Oliver played nose tackle at Houston. He would fit much better in a 4-3 next to Star Lotulelei as someone who could split those gaps. The combo of a rusher/disrupter and big- stuffer from those two players would be very interesting.
SoFFacet
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I mostly agree. Certainly QB and OL/DL are the most impactful positions. I think CB/DB are more impactful than 4-3 LBs though.
I don't think that either of these guys are on our need-radar, but in a vacuum, would people rather have Murphy or White this year?
Vanilla toast would be Wilkins. Oliver seems to be more of a boom or bust pick to me. Regardless, I have my doubts he will be there at 9. Oliver is drawing comparisons to Donald, who is the most disruptive DT in the league. Pure speculation on my part, but I’m wondering if Oakland will take him at 4. Though I do agree, trading down and taking Hock or best OL available would be my choice. However, 3 tech DT has not been addressed so far this offseason, so the writing is on the wall IMO, 80% chance the Bills go best DT available at 9. We will see what happens though.
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Strongly agree with the bolded. As re: the underlined, also agree as he's undersized to play NT/"Zero" at the NFL level. Different eras / different positions, yes, but Bruce Smith played DE at Oliver's weight. That speed can be difference-making.
Wilkins is the safe pick. Both have an adequate "floor" for the pick. I think Oliver has a higher ceiling.
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Oliver has been the apple of my eye for a while now. He's just too natural of a replacement for Kyle. And I think their offseason moves thus far point to them keying on the DT talent in this draft. Seems like its the only position they haven't addressed or looked at (DE, Ansah) in free agency.
Also wouldn't be surprised if they love Rashan Gary. Fits their mold of raw athletic freak.
Also wouldn't be surprised if they love Rashan Gary. Fits their mold of raw athletic freak.
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