It will take some time for the Buffalo Bills to properly understand the consequences of dealing Stefon Diggs. But the first significant move towards letting go of their former top receiver will finally happen this week.
Despite general manager Brandon Beane’s downplaying of Stevie Diggs’ departure and the question of whether the Bills need a clear No. 1 receiver, wide receiver is undoubtedly the position the team needs to address the most in this week’s selection.
“A No. 1 role has not been filled,” Beane stated last week. “As we sit here now, I would say that we have a bunch of players who we think contribute diverse skill sets. We enjoy the group. At some time, would we desire to add to it? Indeed. However, I’m not seated here thinking we have a glaring hole
The Bills have a tonne of options when it comes to selecting a receiver in the first round of the NFL. a significant trade-up, sliding back in the draft or moving up a few to several slots, as Beane has done in the first two rounds of the previous two selections. Under Beane, the Bills have never selected a receiver in the first two days of the draft; nevertheless, it appears doubtful that they will this season.
It is not a given, though, that the Bills will pick at receiver on Thursday (8 p.m. ET on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN App) in the first round. Buffalo has to use their ten picks to cover a range of positions, even though Beane has addressed many of the free-agent departures.
When it comes to choosing a receiver in the NFL’s first round, the Bills have a boatload of possibilities. a large trade-up, as Beane has done in the first two rounds of the last two picks, either slipping back in the draft or moving up a few to several spots. The Bills have never chosen a receiver in the first two days of the draft under Beane, but it seems unlikely that they will do so this year.
The Bills may or may not select a receiver in the first round on Thursday (8 p.m. ET on ESPN, ABC, and ESPN App). Despite the fact that Beane has addressed numerous positions, Buffalo must use their 10 picks to cover a variety of the free agent departure
With Micah Hyde unsigned and undecided on whether he will retire, and Jordan Poyer released (after which he signed with the Miami Dolphins), safety became a major need for the Bills this offseason with a new look for the first time since 2017. Taylor Rapp was re-signed and former Kansas City Chiefs safety Mike Edwards signed a one-year deal, but there’s still room for young players to come in and compete for starting roles.
Cam Lewis and Damar Hamlin round out the rest of the room. Addressing the position in the first two days would make sense, especially with an eye toward the future.
Name to watch: Cooper DeJean (Iowa)
Edge rusher
This is a position that should always be on the table for the Bills after the investment the front office has shown in the past. With the loss of Leonard Floyd this offseason and question marks on Von Miller’s play — in addition to the ongoing investigation of Miller for allegations of felony assault of a pregnant woman — it’s a position where the Bills could use more depth. Currently, Greg Rousseau and AJ Epenesa are the projected starters.
Names to watch: Darius Robinson (Missouri), Chop Robinson (Penn State)
Offensive line
Starting right tackle Spencer Brown is on the last year of his rookie deal, which leaves the door open at the position if the Bills do not want to pay him after re-signing left tackle Dion Dawkins to a three-year extension this offseason.
Interior offensive line is also an area where the Bills could use some young depth.
Names to watch: OT Jordan Morgan (Arizona), OT Amarius Mims (Georgia), OT Tyler Guyton (Oklahoma)
