Pro Football Focus‘ latest 2020 NFL mock draft has the Buffalo Bills selecting offensive lineman Tyler Biadasz from Wisconsin.
Prior to this season, the Bills revamped their offensive line and one of the surprise players having a solid 2019 campaign for the Bills is left guard Quinton Spain.
So how do those two players connect? PFF predicts the Bills could use their first-round pick in the upcoming draft to replace Spain.
Here’s how PFF explains the pick:
26. BUFFALO BILLS – C TYLER BIADASZ, WISCONSIN
The highest-graded center in college football, Biadasz has the size to play any interior position. Quinton Spain has been a godsend at left guard but is only on a one-year deal and the Bills can’t afford to let their line backslide in 2020.
The Bills could certainly use a draft pick to replace Spain, but two other options will also be on the table early for Buffalo: receiver and pass rusher. Spain is only on a one-year deal, but it could be imperative they bring him back. Offensive lines build cohesion over time and this Bills unit could be even better next season.
Another reason for keeping Spain could be Dion Dawkins. As a rookie, Dawkins thrived next to Richie Incognito, then took a step back. Re-signing Spain could be an investment in keeping the entire left side of the Bills’ offensive line playing well via a Dawkins-Spain duo.
Plus, Spain is only 28 so a long-term deal with him shouldn’t be off the table. His “Mr. Undrafted” mentality as an NFL player suits the Bills’ “culture” perfectly.
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