The Buffalo Bills have been searching for that No. 2 cornerback to start opposite All-Pro Tre’Davious White, and in today’s edition of the Bills daily links, we sort through the best possible cornerback fits for the Bills to draft with pick No. 30.
This list includes a pair of college standouts with NFL bloodlines: South Carolina’s Jaycee Horn and Florida State’s Asante Samuel Jr., as well as Northwestern’s Greg Newsome II. All of these cornerbacks offer plenty of upside for the Bills and defensive coordinator/assistant head coach Leslie Frazier’s defense, and we review why these cornerbacks would be a perfect fit for Buffalo. We also speculate on whether the Bills should play it safe or be aggressive with pick No. 30.
With quarterback Josh Allen entering his fourth year as Buffalo’s starter, and coming off an MVP-caliber 2020 season, we explore the fallout and ramifications for the team from Allen’s expected contract extension. We revisit Buffalo’s last three draft classes, examine how newly signed offensive lineman Forrest Lamp can help bolster Buffalo’s offensive line, hear why one NFL salary-cap expert says the Bills have the best front office in the league, and more!
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Breaking down the best CB fits for Buffalo to draft
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“The need isn’t a desperate one, but the No. 2 cornerback spot is a question mark, just as it has been in each offseason since Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane arrived in Buffalo,” writes Matthew Fairburn. (Subscription required).
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“Why Northwestern CB Greg Newsome can thrive in Buffalo Bills defense,” writes Sal Maiorana.
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“Florida State’s Asante Samuel Jr. — whose father played 11 years in the NFL — will be there at the bottom of the first round,” writes Sal Maiorana.
Should the Bills be cautious or aggressive with pick No. 30?
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With a deep roster, the Bills can be flexible with the No. 30 pick. A cornerback might be sensible, but could they be tempted by RB Travis Etienne?
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“As many as five receivers could be drafted in the first round and up to 13 in the first two rounds, according to projections by WalterFootball.com,” writes Jason Wolf.
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Fallout from Josh Allen’s expected contract extension
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“You’ve got Buffalo Bills questions. I’ve got answers. Let’s go,” writes Vic Carucci.
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“Josh Allen sounds as if he’s willing to be patient about receiving a long-term contract extension from the Bills,” writes Vic Carucci.
Hindsight is 20/20: Revisiting Buffalo’s last three draft classes
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“Now that Brandon Beane has three drafts under his belt, we decided to re-grade each class and map out what those draft classes could have looked like in a perfect world,” writes Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn. (Subscription required).
Bills sign Forrest Lamp to bolster offensive line
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“The Buffalo Bills have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with offensive guard Forrest Lamp, the team announced on Wednesday,” writes Sal Capaccio.
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Forrest Lamp joins the Bills after previously playing with the Chargers.
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Kudos for Buffalo’s front office
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“It’s hard to argue with Brandon Beane. When he became Buffalo Bills’ general manager, he inherited a brutal cap situation and roster bereft of upper-echelon talent. Four years later, he’s turned the Bills into a Super Bowl contender,” writes Alex Reimer.
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Odds and ends
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“Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner joined One Bills Live to discuss Josh Allen’s progression and the patience NFL teams must have with young quarterbacks.”
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“According to Forbes, the 20 richest owners controlling major league sports have a combined net worth of $426 billion, up 60% from a year ago.”
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“Marlowe had played his entire career under Sean McDermott, either with the Carolina Panthers or the Bills.”