One of the only bad things about being a successful NFL team during the season is that your draft picks are lower, which limits what you could do to improve the roster. The Buffalo Bills have found themselves in the 20s and 30s this decade and while it’s better to have that type of setup, it makes for a long draft process as fans have to see top prospects go other places.
The last time the Bills had a top-ten pick was back in 2019, when they selected defensive tackle Ed Oliver. Since 2019, they haven’t missed the playoffs and have solidified themselves as a true championship contender. Don’t get me wrong, it be a great and exciting time to see the Bills pick early on in the first round, but it’s much better having them have success in September and on.
This year’s NFL Draft isn’t considered a strong one and there is a chance that the Bills may miss out on some of the best defensive talent in this draft, which is what they need to be focused on. Unless there is a fantastic offensive player that slides for some reason, the Bills’ main goal for the first round should be to get an impactful defensive player who can step right in.
Bills fans need to hope that Buffalo doesn't lose out on majority of defensive talent in Round 1
Brad Gagnon from Bleacher Report listed all of the nightmare scenarios for the teams heading into Thursday’s NFL Draft, and Gagnon has the Bills’ ultimate nightmare of not only the Jets and Patriots getting top tier talent but that there is a first-round run of defensive talent that would leave the Bills with nothing.
"The Patriots and Jets land immediate impact players with top-seven picks and a first-round run on defensive standouts leaves none for them in the No. 30 spot. "Brad Gagnon, Bleacher Report
If Brandon Beane can land help at defensive tackle or cornerback at No. 30, it will be a great start for Buffalo’s draft. However, they could see top talent like Kenneth Grant, Walter Nolen, Maxwell Hairston, and Trey Amos go off the board before No. 30 arrives.
It wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Bills trade up with a team like the Minnesota Vikings, who only have four total picks (beginning at No. 24) to acquire a player. Buffalo has ten picks to work with and the the chance of them drafting ten players is very unlikely.