The 2020 NFL Draft is over, so who could the Buffalo Bills take with their next selection? You know, the team’s next one at the 2021 NFL Draft?
The Athletic had some fun and looked way, way ahead in a way-too-early 2021 mock draft. In that, the Bills, picking No. 20 overall, land an offensive lineman.
Here’s how draft insider Dane Brugler breaks it down:
20. Buffalo Bills — *Samuel Cosmi, OT, Texas
Cosmi has some anchor strength questions, but he is quick out of his stance and stays square to rushers, marrying his hands and his eyes to stay busy. Last season, Cosmi vs. K’Lavon Chaisson was an interesting back-and-forth matchup with wins on both sides.
Obviously, a ton can change by next season. Buffalo’s second-round pick, AJ Epenesa, was the No. 6 overall pick in very early 2020 mock drafts and he ended up being a second-round pick. LSU quarterback Joe Burrow ended up being the easy No. 1 pick this year, too. That only came about after his stellar 2019 season.
But looking at Cosmi, his position could be on the Bills’ radar in a year from now. Buffalo is entering next season hoping continuity improves their offensive line, as all five starters return. It’s a good plan, but not a guarantee. Also, their offensive line was average. Two seasons ago the group was so bad that last year’s group seemed among the NFL’s best by comparison. But they were not.
Also worth noting: No. 20 overall? Buffalo is a playoff team. Starting next season the NFL will add two playoff teams, one per conference. That rule helps the Bills slide in via a wild card berth, but they ultimately lose that game.
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