Buffalo Bills The Doldrums of the NFL Off-season have arrived

[Fezzy126]

Detroit jumping over us to take TeSlaa, I wonder if that's because we're targeting a receiver

 

[Zman5778]

Detroit jumping over us to take TeSlaa, I wonder if that's because we're targeting a receiver

We did bring Royals in for a visit, I think.

 

[Husko]

Wasn't there a rumor out there that we were high on TeSlaa?

Brugler has him ranked 210, so I'm glad we won't be taking him there.

 

[MayDayMayDay]

Let's see Xavier Watts here.

 

[cramdizzl]

Ayomanor here if I had my choice.

 

[truthbluth]

Guys, I have a gut feeling here…

 

[truthbluth]

I f***ing knew it

 

[Zman5778]

My gut says Landon Jackson. I'm hoping for Watts.

 

[cramdizzl]

Oh yay, another edge-setter

 

[PatLaFontaineASMR]

Gross

 

[Husko]

Would've preferred a DE with more speed and bend, but the Bills love this kind of player and I'm confident he'll be a sturdy contributor.

 

[NotABadPeriod]

Landon Jackson it is.

 

[truthbluth]

Ascending player, great hands, smarts, non stop motor and untapped athletic potential. Super Billsy.

 

[MayDayMayDay]

I don't see the appeal with Jackson.

 

[Zman5778]

Yeah, sure seemed like we were very much into Jackson.

Not sure he has a huge upside and very much strikes me as an Epensa clone.

 

[PatLaFontaineASMR]

McD definitely has a type

Big lengthy EDGE guys who do everything well except getting after the QB

 

[Kupo]

Would have preferred Swinson or Watts, but I’m ok with Jackson. I surprised he dropped this much.

 

[NotABadPeriod]

Yeah, sure seemed like we were very much into Jackson.

Not sure he has a huge upside and very much strikes me as an Epensa clone.

They probably let Epenesa walk next year figuring they have the replacement in-house.

 

[Husko]

I do think there's more of a ceiling for Jackson than Epenesa ever had.

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

hittin all the keywords in this draft

Grab a wr and a g and im all set for this draft

Entrenched in this “it hasn’t worked but this time will be different” type players

 

[ValJamesDuex]

8 visits... ahem

4.68 40

High Ras Guy

High Motor

Might push Soloman this season, EJ out next season

 

[Zman5778]

Big lengthy EDGE guys who do everything well except getting after the QB

Meanwhile, Saban just questioned Jackson's ability to hold the edge on the run and wondered if maybe Jackson profiles as a pass-rush only guy

 

[Husko]

A three-year starter at Arkansas, Jackson was the “Buck” end in defensive coordinator Travis Williams’ four-man front (94.6 percent of his snaps in 2024 came over or outside of the offensive tackle). After starting his college career at LSU, he became the first Razorback since Steven Conley in 1994-95 to lead the defense in tackles for loss and sacks in back-to-back seasons.

With his athletic, broad-shouldered physique, Jackson has NFL size and attacks blocks with physical hands and active feet to shock and separate from contact. His tall pads and lower-body stiffness will create occasional issues setting the edge and diminish his ability to counter when his first move is ineffective, but he maintains his vision to the football to clean up plays and constantly be around the action. Overall, Jackson has a different type of pass-rushing skill set because he isn’t a super-fluid athlete, but his raw power, strength in his hands and consistent effort make him effective. He should be expected to compete for starter-level snaps as a rookie.

Strengths​

1. Imposing size with humongous wingspan because of wide shoulders
2. Uses long strides to gain depth and physical swipes to grease the corner
3. Most effective move is an outside Euro step with cross-chop action to win the corner (see his reps versus LSU LT Will Campbell)
4. Power packed with the tenacious hands to tear through bodies
5. Outstanding backfield vision and activity level to retrace when quarterback climbs
6. Above-average run awareness and always looking to rally to the ball
7. Drops pads and explodes through the ball carrier as tackler
8. Blocked a pair of field goals over past three seasons
9. Naturally slim (235 pounds in 2022) and added at least 45 pounds between sophomore and junior years, developing his muscle mass and changing his diet
10. Two-year team captain and a positive influence in the building (NFL scout: “I love how he doesn’t get obsessed with his own stats. … (He) just wants to win and impact the game.”)

Weaknesses​

1. High cut and stiff in his lower half
2. Body tightness diminishes ability to drop his hips and bend the arc
3. Lack of fluidity is highlighted on stunts and loops, giving blockers a chance to regroup
4. Speed-to-power conversions will stall at times because of upright stature
5. Counter moves remain a work in progress
6. Taller pad level leads to anchor issues versus drive blocks in run game
7. Leggy and late to break down in small areas, leading to missed tackles in backfield
8. Tardy read-react on zone-read exchanges
9. Had a foolish roughing the passer penalty against Texas A&M in 2024
10. Suffered two season-ending injuries in high school — an ACL injury in 2018 and broken ankle in 2020; retore the ACL after arriving at LSU, which limited him during the 2021 season and required surgery (sat out 2022 spring practices at Arkansas)
11. Suffered a neck injury in final college game (November 2024) and was carted off the field and taken to a nearby hospital for precautionary reasons

 

[truthbluth]

I implore you guys to watch some Arkansas games and not just read prwr stats and draftniks. Landon is legit. He generated 11.5% pass rush win rate, which is mediocre, right? But he did that as a 5 technique with NO LB help. He did on a 3 man rush while maintaining contain responsibility. He was a 1st round talent in my opinion and is my favorite pick of this draft without even knowing the other 7 picks.

 

[SundherDome]

So far so good