The Buffalo Bills are coming off another disappointing season, and enter this year\u2019s draft with some major holes to fill. The team\u2019s brain trust of general manager Doug Whaley and head coach Doug Marrone proved right off the bat that they aren\u2019t afraid to go off the board, selecting EJ Manuel in the first round a year ago.<\/p>\n
Some under the radar moves have helped fill some holes, with Chris Williams slated to fill a spot along the offensive line, and Brandon Spikes and Keith Rivers upgrading the linebacking corps.<\/p>\n
Buffalo Bills (6-10)<\/strong><\/p>\n Round 1 – 9<\/strong> Here are five things to expect from the Bills on draft day:<\/p>\n They trade up early<\/strong><\/p>\n The Bills seem to think they\u2019re closer to contending than they actually are, and heaven forbid anyone throws around the word \u201crebuild\u201d in upstate New York. If the team\u2019s brass thinks they\u2019re just a piece or two away, they may make a move to get a player that\u2019s NFL-ready.<\/p>\n Moving up in the early rounds would also give Whaley and Marrone a chance to really make a mark on this team. Also, it sounds as if Marrone might already be playing for his job, so he\u2019ll want the deepest roster possible.<\/p>\n They draft an offensive tackle with their first selection<\/strong><\/p>\n The Bills have a hole at right tackle, and there\u2019s certainly plenty of talent at the position near the top of the draft, with Auburn\u2019s Greg Robinson, Texas A&M\u2019s Jake Matthews, and Michigan\u2019s Taylor Lewan all slated to go in the top 10. Lewan seems like the most likely of those candidates to fall to the Bills. They draft a tight end in the second round<\/strong><\/p>\n Tight end has been a bit of a dead spot for the team in recent years, occupied by plenty of retreads. Scott Chandler has shown some flashes, but he\u2019s far too inconsistent.<\/p>\n There could be some talented players available when the team makes its selection. Texas Tech\u2019s Jace Amaro gets no respect, but but up huge numbers for the Red Raiders this past season, and Washington\u2019s Austin Seferian-Jenkins was considered a sure-fire first round pick entering the season. Seferian-Jenkins in particular offers plenty of promise, and is developed enough in the blocking game to contribute right away.<\/p>\n They draft multiple defensive ends<\/strong><\/p>\n The switch from a 3-4 defense back to a 4-3 under new defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz could mean big things for the likes of Mario Williams and Kyle Williams, but they\u2019ll need help, and Jerry Hughes isn\u2019t the guy to do it.<\/p>\n They replace Jarius Byrd through the draft<\/strong><\/p>\n While the team has said they will promote from within to fill Byrd\u2019s spot, don\u2019t be surprised if they take a safety somewhere in the middle rounds. USC\u2019s Dion Bailey and Wisconsin\u2019s Dezmen Southward are names to watch out for.<\/p>\n They draft a running back in the late rounds<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s no secret that Doug Marrone likes to run the ball. It\u2019s also no secret that Fred Jackson isn\u2019t getting any younger. With durability concerns something that will always hang over C.J. Spiller\u2019s head, the team needs some horses in the backfield.<\/p>\n The 2014\/15 NFL futures betting<\/a> season is here in full force! If you like to bet on the NFL, you are in the best possible place for online betting. CappersPicks.com has NFL odds<\/a> up on a ton of futures, and you will also find NFL lines up for early games as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Bills are coming off another disappointing season, and enter this year\u2019s draft with some major holes to fill. 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Draft picks (by round)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\n Round 2 \u2013 41<\/strong>
\n Round 3 \u2013 73<\/strong>
\n Round 4 \u2013 109<\/strong>
\n Round 5 \u2013 149<\/strong>
\n Round 6 \u2013 185<\/strong>
\n Round 7 \u2013 224<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\nBills 2014 NFL Draft Predictions<\/h3>\n
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\nLewan spent four years with the Wolverines, and his NFL-readiness could make him especially attractive to the Bills. He can step in and protect EJ Manuel right away, something the Bills need after investing so heavily in him a year ago.<\/p>\nEventually the online sportsbooks will post NFL Win Total Lines & Futures. When they do we suggest you check out BOVADA<\/a>.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"