In today’s edition of the Buffalo Bills daily links, we take a look at which current members of the Bills were winners based on who Buffalo drafted — cornerbacks Levi Wallace and Dane Jackson, running backs Zack Moss and Devin Singletary, center Mitch Morse — and which ones were losers — defensive ends Darryl Johnson, Efe Obada, Mike Love, and Bryan Cox Jr., wide receiver/returner Isaiah McKenzie, and swing tackle Bobby Hart among others.
We also take a look at the way-too-early 53-man roster projections to see who could make the roster and who could be on the outside looking in, and we ask whether the moves made in the draft by general manager Brandon Beane were enough to close the gap on the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC.
We discuss the news that the Bills picked up the fifth-year options on quarterback Josh Allen and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, hear why Beane says he’s “in the shopping market” as he looks to add more pieces to this championship-caliber roster, explore Beane’s comments that in order to bring about a return to normalcy he would cut players who hadn’t received the COVID-19 vaccination, and more!
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2021 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills winners and losers - Buffalo Rumblings
The Buffalo Bills selected eight players over the weekend as part of the 2021 NFL Draft. But it’s not just about replacing departed players, it’s about upgrading over current players. So which players did the Bills trust enough to not upgrade, and which players were buried on the depth chart?
Buffalo Bills 53-man roster projection, depth chart following 2021 NFL Draft - Buffalo Rumblings
The Buffalo Bills added some players to their roster this weekend and with the last major shakeup to the depth chart before the 2021 NFL season, it’s officially time for our first roster projection that is sure to be wrong.
Q&A: Buffalo Bills post-draft 2021 53-man roster projection questions - Buffalo Rumblings
This week, Matt shares his post-draft Buffalo Bills 53-man roster projection and takes fan questions based on that.
Billieve Podcast: Reviewing Buffalo’s 2021 NFL Draft class - Buffalo Rumblings
Assessing the potential of Buffalo’s eight-man NFL Draft class.
Buffalo Bills 2021 NFL Draft film review: EDGE Gregory Rousseau - Buffalo Rumblings
Let’s hit the tape on the Bills’ first-round pick.
2021 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills EDGE Gregory Rousseau injury analysis - Buffalo Rumblings
Rousseau is as healthy as they come.
2021 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills EDGE Carlos Basham Jr. injury analysis - Buffalo Rumblings
Basham comes to Buffalo healthy.
Which Buffalo Bills are on the trading block following 2021 NFL Draft? - Buffalo Rumblings
The Buffalo Bills added eight players to their roster plus a bunch of undrafted free agents this week. That displaced some member of the team. Buffalo now has some tradable assets who could find their way to other teams this offseason.
BBR: Buffalo Bills thoughts on fifth-year options, Gregory Rousseau, and free-agent cornerbacks - Buffalo Rumblings
A few thoughts to share on the latest Bills news.
Jamie D and Big Newt: Bills GM Beane has benefit of the doubt - Buffalo Rumblings
In Beane we trust!
The Buff Hub: Process of Elimination - Buffalo Rumblings
Reaction from the 2021 NFL Draft’s first two days of action.
2021 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills fans react favorably to team haul - Buffalo Rumblings
The Buffalo Bills finished up their 2021 NFL Draft on Saturday and after the conclusion of their picks, we at SB Nation asked Bills fans what they thought of the haul.
Buffalo Bills will consider vaccination status when making roster moves, says Brandon Beane - Buffalo Rumblings
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane told the team’s official radio program on Wednesday that vaccination status will be part of the equation for retaining players on the active roster if it means they can return to their normal ways of conducting meetings and practices.
Carolina Panthers request permission to interview Buffalo Bills’ Dan Morgan - Buffalo Rumblings
Buffalo’s director of player personnel may be moving back down south.
AFC East Roundup: Recapping the 2021 NFL Draft - Buffalo Rumblings
We recap the draft as a whole for the division.
Additional Bills news from around the web
Winners and losers on the Bills’ roster following the NFL Draft
Winners and losers on the Bills’ roster after the NFL draft | Buffalo Bills News | NFL | buffalonews.com
NFL veterans pay attention to the draft. The obvious thing they watch: Did we draft someone at my position?
Bills give Devin Singletary, Zack Moss vote of confidence (Post-2021 NFL Draft winners/losers on Buffalo’s roster) - newyorkupstate.com
There was plenty of talk about drafting a running back early in the 2021 NFL Draft, but the Bills avoided the position entirely.
Why the Bills didn’t draft a cornerback early and options Brandon Beane still has – The Athletic
“I felt some evil eyes via Zoom,” Bills GM Brandon Beane said after the NFL Draft. “‘What the hell are you doing not picking a corner?’” (Subscription required).
First impressions on who will make the 53-man roster
Now that the draft is over, which Bills picks will make the roster? - Democrat & Chronicle
The Bills selected eight players in the 2021 NFL Draft, but given how good the roster was, which players have the best chance to make it and play?
Greg Cosell: Breaking Down the Bills 2021 Draft Class - BuffaloBills.com
NFL Films’ senior producer Greg Cosell joined One Bills Live to share his insight into the Bills 2021 draft class, why he thinks third round pick Spencer Brown was the most athletic offensive lineman in this year’s crop, and who his player comparison is for wide receiver Marquez Stevenson.
Bills post-draft depth chart: A logjam at defensive end, but room to add at corner – The Athletic
“Along the defensive line, in particular, the Bills will have some tough decisions to make,” writes Matthew Fairburn. (Subscription required).
Have the Bills gained on the Chiefs?
Giardi: Bills have closed gap on Chiefs in AFC - WGR 550
The Buffalo Bills are trying to surpass the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC. NFL Network reporter Mike Giardi thinks they’re on the right path to the Super Bowl.
Fifth-year options picked up on QB Josh Allen, LB Tremaine Edumunds
Bills pick up fifth-year options on Josh Allen, Tremaine Edmunds | Buffalo Bills News | NFL | buffalonews.com
Combined, they will count $36 million on the 2022 salary cap.
Bills exercise 5th-year options on Josh Allen, Tremaine Edmunds - newyorkupstate.com
Bills commit more than $35 million to their 2018 1st round picks in 2022.
Buffalo Bills pick up fifth-year options for QB Josh Allen, LB Tremaine Edmunds - ESPN.com Buffalo Bills Blog
The Buffalo Bills have exercised the fifth-year options on the rookie contracts for quarterback Josh Allen and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds.
Bills pick up fifth-year options on Josh Allen, Tremaine Edmunds | Buffalo Bills News | NFL | buffalonews.com
Combined, they will count $36 million on the 2022 salary cap.
Beane: ‘I think there’s ways’ to extend Allen, Edmunds - WGR 550
Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane joined the “Howard and Jeremy Show” on Tuesday after selecting eight new players in the 2021 NFL Draft this past weekend in Cleveland, Ohio. Here is some of what he had to say:
Post-draft, Beane still looking to add talent to roster
Beane: ‘I’m in the shopping market’ - WGR 550
Even though the 2021 NFL Draft is over and the Buffalo Bills added eight new players to the roster, general manager Brandon Beane isn’t done looking to add more pieces.
Brandon Beane: “I’m in the Shopping Market” - BuffaloBills.com
Bills GM Brandon Beane joined One Bills Live to recap the 2021 draft class, his thoughts on diving back into the free agent market to improve the roster, an update on a possible extension for Josh Allen, and more.
Beane: Unvaccinated players would be cut...if it meant a return to normalcy
Buffalo Bills GM would cut players who are not vaccinated - Democrat & Chronicle
If it meant getting closer to normalcy, Buffalo Bills GM would cut non-vaccinated players.
Brandon Beane says he’d cut unvaccinated player if it means return to normalcy for Bills | Buffalo Bills News | NFL | buffalonews.com
If it means losing masks inside the building, Bills General Manager Brandon Beane said he would cut an unvaccinated player.
Buffalo Bills GM would cut unvaccinated player if it means operating like normal - newyorkupstate.com
Brandon Beane: “I would because it’d be an advantage.”
Buffalo Bills GM says his priority is to reach any set vaccination threshold - ESPN.com Buffalo Bills Blog
In a hypothetical situation presented to Bills GM Brandon Beane where the team was one player away from any league-mandated ratio to return to "normalcy," he said he would cut an unvaccinated player because "it'd be an advantage" to get to that level.
Odds and ends
Bills Today | Will the Bills play the Buccaneers in the 2021 NFL season opener? - BuffaloBills.com
Plus, Brandon Beane on what a new extension for QB Josh Allen will require.
Buffalo Bills rookie Spencer Brown could ‘Wally Pipp’ starter at offensive tackle - newyorkupstate.com
Charles Davis thinks Spencer Brown could make an impact as an offensive tackle sooner rather than later.
Bills Today | Bills earn recognition for their draft strategy - BuffaloBills.com
Plus, the Bills climb up in the post-draft power rankings.
Bills await roster clarification from NFL before announcing class of rookie undrafted free agents | Buffalo Bills News | NFL | buffalonews.com
With preseason games back on the schedule for 2021, that’s another reason for the roster to return to its usual offseason size, according to Beane.
Undrafted CB Olaijah Griffin, rapper Warren G's son, joins Buffalo Bills - ESPN.com Buffalo Bills Blog
Former USC cornerback Olaijah Griffin, who went undrafted in the 2021 NFL draft, agreed to a contract with the Bills. Griffin is the son of rapper Warren G.
AFC East draft grades: Jets all in on Zach Wilson; Bills double down on D-line - NFL.com
AFC East teams made some major noise in the 2021 NFL Draft, with two of the four squads holding multiple first-round picks. How did the hauls for the Bills, Dolphins, Jets and Patriots grade out? Dan Parr has the division's report card.
Bills’ Dan Morgan a ‘name to watch’ for Panthers assistant GM or VP of player personnel (report) - newyorkupstate.com
Morgan has ties to the Panthers and their new GM.
Report: Panthers request permission to interview Bills’ Dan Morgan for assistant GM opening | Buffalo Bills News | NFL | buffalonews.com
Brandon Beane has been fortunate to keep the front office he’s assembled with the Buffalo Bills together for this long.