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Team draft needs: Buffalo Bills - CBSSports.com
"Don't sleep on the Bills. With the addition of Mario Williams and seven starters returning from injury, Clark Judge says Buffalo looks primed to push the Pats in the AFC East. The only big hole to fill is a speed receiver."

NFL.com news: Buyer beware: Results vary on big-name defensive FAs
"Whether Mario Williams cares to admit it or not, there will be plenty of pressure on him to become the new face of the Buffalo Bills' defense. Of course, Williams isn't the first notable defensive player to face expectations after signing a deal that could put his distant grandchildren through law school. In some cases, the player remains productive, or even improves. In others, the scenery change seems to act as sports kryptonite. Here's a quick refresher on the fickle nature of signing big-time defensive stars."

2012 SB Nation NFL Mock Draft: Round 2, Pick 41 - Mocking The Draft
"Jones is a solid choice, however. The Bills have shown interest in the local-ish product and his potential is immense. He may not be a superstar now, but getting pointers from Williams could turn him into one."

Inside The Bills | Another OT for Bills in mock
"This one put together by draft site Walterfootball.com has Buffalo taking a Big 10 offensive tackle with the 10th pick. Here’s what they wrote."

BTB's 2012 Community Mock And Prospect Profile: Buffalo And Kansas City Want A Return To Glory - Blogging The Boys
"With the 10th overall pick, the Buffalo Bills select DT Michael Brockers Louisiana State, a reach maybe." Not maybe... definitely.

WGR 550 - Finding Fitz's No. 2
"If it were me, I think the idea of adding a Floyd or Blackmon to combine with Stevie Johnson rather than a second-rated left tackle is a much better one. But how the Bills have been talking for some time now makes me believe we're in for a second straight season of Donald Jones, while adding an upgrade for the young Chris Hairston in the process."

WGR 550 SportsRadio - NFL Confirms 26 Attendees To Draft
"With the 2012 NFL Draft just two weeks away, the league has confirmed 26 players who will attend the event on April 26 in New York City."

NFL draft tip sheet: Buffalo Bills defensive line | GoErie.com/Erie Times-News
"Each day leading up to the April 26 draft, Erie Times-News NFL writer John Dudley breaks down a position need for the Bills, Browns and Steelers. Today: Bills defensive line."

NFL.com news: Jaguars snag native son Tim Tebow in 2010 draft re-do
Instead of taking C.J. Spiller, the Bills go with Rob Gronkowski in this NFL re-draft.

What a Difference Six Weeks Can Make | #BillsMafia
"We all know that championships are not won during free agency, but it is clear that the team has made the changes needed to contend. With the draft just 2 weeks away we are close to finding out who are the newest members of the Buffalo Bills, and of course the Bills Mafia. The past 6 weeks have been a great success for the Buffalo Bills, and we can hope that the next 2+ weeks will be the same concluding with the draft."