The two players I want the most for the Bills are DTs Derrick Harmon and Kenneth Grant. While I would love for the Bills to use their Draft capital to trade up and snag Harmon, Brandon Beane staying pat and getting
Grant at 30 is a steal.
The former Wolverine and defensive-line-mate of earlier DT selection Mason Graham has tremendous upside as a pass-rusher and is already stout against the run. Grant's issues are all fixable, as he tends to be too high with his pads and lacks a plan when rushing the passer. He has tremendous lateral movement skills for a man his size and his motor runs hot no matter the down, no matter the score.
The Bills have fallen short of the Chiefs again and again as a result of not being able to affect Patrick Mahomes. Sean McDermott knows he needs to beef up his defensive line-as has been the focus of the dominant Eagles-if he finally wants to bring a Lombardi Trophy to Buffalo. If the well at DT runs dry, look for the Bills to draft at corner, specifically formal Ole Miss standout Trey Amos.
As for Beane's overall Draft strategy, he knows he can't roster 10 players from this Draft, so he will, at some point(s), trade up to get his guy. If I had to call my shot, I'd say Beane nabs a 1-tech DT, a CB and an EDGE with his first 3 picks, and I think he moves up at least once in the second round. Take it to the bank!
-Kennedy Paynter, Senior Draft Analyst (
@Kennedy_Paynter on Twitter)