The Buffalo Bills have their sights set on securing a top-tier wide receiver in the upcoming NFL Draft and they’re not afraid to make bold moves to make it happen. According to insights from NFL insider Benjamin Allbright, the Bills are actively exploring the possibility of trading up in the first round from their current position at No. 28.
With this year’s draft boasting a deep pool of wide receiver talent, the Bills recognize the need to act decisively to secure one of the top prospects. General manager Brandon Beane is reportedly strategizing ways to elevate the team’s draft position, potentially targeting one of the elite wide receivers expected to be off the board before their late first-round pick.
Beane’s track record suggests a willingness to be aggressive in pursuit of talent. In recent years, the Bills have demonstrated a propensity for moving up in the draft, a trend likely to continue this year as they seek to address the departure of key playmakers like Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis.
Speculation abounds regarding how high the Bills might climb in the draft order. Some analysts suggest they could make a substantial leap, potentially even into the top five picks, to secure a coveted talent like Marvin Harrison Jr., as proposed by Rob Maaddi of The Associated Press in a recent mock draft.
With the NFL Draft fast approaching, all eyes are on the Buffalo Bills as they position themselves to make a bold move and fortify their roster with top-tier talent at the wide receiver position.
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According to insights from The Athletic’s Joe Buscaglia, there’s speculation swirling that the Bills might not just sit tight during the draft. Buscaglia suggested they could be eyeing a move up to the No. 7 spot to snag LSU’s promising receiver, Malik Nabers.
This bold prediction is grounded in the belief that the Diggs trade has primed the Bills for aggressive maneuvers. Buscaglia emphasized that Bills GM Brandon Beane has a track record of bold moves when he spots a prospect who fits their vision. With a pressing need for a top-tier receiver and the team’s trajectory in mind, such a move could catapult them into a new realm of competitiveness.
But not everyone’s convinced that a trade-up is inevitable. Some analysts argue that the Bills might opt to stay put at No. 28 and select from the next tier of receiver talent.
Beane himself hinted at alternative plans, indicating that free agency could still be in play for bolstering the wide receiver corps. He pointed out that post-draft roster adjustments might unveil seasoned players ripe for the picking, offering the Bills flexibility in their approach.
“We’re keeping an eye on the market for veterans,” Beane affirmed. “And as for the draft, we’ll assess our board meticulously, slotting players by their fit and value, particularly at the receiver position.”
In addition to their draft strategy, the Bills have already made a splash in free agency by securing the services of fleet-footed veteran Curtis Samuel.
