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Buffalo Bills Links, 5/6: Final thoughts on Buffalo’s 2022 NFL Draft

Plus, why rookie Matt Araiza needs to prove he’s more than just the “Punt God.”

By John Boccacino
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The NFL Draft has come and gone, and up next for the eight members of the Buffalo Bills’ draft class (along with their undrafted rookie free agents) is rookie minicamp, which runs May 13-14.

Today’s edition of the Bills links off with final thoughts on Buffalo’s draft class, including checking out grades from NFL experts across the country.

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Matt Araiza needs to prove he’s more than just the ‘Punt god’

It’s easy to think of Matt Araiza, the former San Diego State standout punter and sixth-round selection of the Bills, as simply the “Punt God.” But if Araiza wants to make the roster and make an impact on Buffalo’s season, he’s going to need to excel at holding for field goals and extra points, something he never did in college.

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