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Brandon Beane only worried about Bills in trade with Chiefs

Beane breaks down dealing with the Chiefs:

The Buffalo Bills made two trades in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft. The first was the more surprising.

The Bills moved back from No. 28 to 32 in a deal with the Kansas City Chiefs.

The same Chiefs that have had the postseason edge on Buffalo in recent years.

Even so, general manager Brandon Beane said he was not hesitant to do so. His reasoning was a long explanation, yet a simple one.

“What’s the best move for the Bills?” Beane said.

Beane’s full explanation can be found in the WIVB-TV clip below:

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Brandon Beane: Bills did not try to trade up at 2024 NFL draft

Brandon Beane: #Bills did not try to trade up at 2024 NFL draft:

The Buffalo Bills were on the move at the 2024 NFL draft but perhaps not in the way many expected.

The Bills moved back two times and completely out of Round 1. Many in Buffalo thought the opposite direction was a more-likely option for the Bills.

That’s because of the losses of receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis this offseason. The Bills still need to find replacements and there’s time.

Perhaps to the disappointment of some in western New York, general manager Brandon Beane said moving up was really never an option. He said the Bills didn’t even try to do so and no one asked about it, either.

“We did not try to move up. We didn’t have any calls,” Beane said.

Beane’s full thoughts can be found in the Bills Live clip below:

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Updated list of Panthers’ 2024 NFL draft picks for Day 2 and Day 3

Here’s what the Panthers are working with, at least at the moment, for the second and third days of the 2024 NFL draft:

Last week, Carolina Panthers president of football operations/general manager Dan Morgan said he didn’t want to box his team out from trades in the 2024 NFL draft. Well, he didn’t—so we have some housekeeping to do now.

On Thursday night, Morgan pushed the Panthers into the first round—striking a deal with the Buffalo Bills for the 32nd overall pick. With that trade came the selection of University of South Carolina wideout Xavier Legette as well as some reshuffling on the deck.

So, as we enter Day 2, here’s what Carolina now has left for the remainder of the proceedings:

  • Second round: No. 39 (via New York Giants)
  • Third round: No. 65
  • Fourth round: No. 101
  • Fifth round: No. 142 (via Tennessee Titans)
  • Sixth round: No. 200 (via Buffalo Bills)
  • Seventh round: No. 240 (via Pittsburgh Steelers)

Morgan told reporters during his post-pick presser last night that there are still plenty of prospects to choose from moving into Friday.

“I think there’s a lot of players we still like on the board,” Morgan added. “Obviously, that’s a really good thing—to be able to keep Pick 39 and still have 65, 101 and then the two fives and our seven. So, I think we’re set up pretty good for the rest of the draft and I’m excited to kinda see who’s gonna be there and who we’re gonna take at 39.”

He also said that he anticipates some trade calls on that 39th pick.

Stay tuned!

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Panthers GM Dan Morgan explains why he traded up for Xavier Legette

Panthers GM Dan Morgan had a few good reasons for trading up to nab WR Xavier Legette.

His days as a linebacker may be long gone, but Carolina Panthers president of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan hasn’t lost his aggression.

On Thursday night, Morgan and his front office made their move—jumping into the first round of the 2024 NFL draft to select University of South Carolina wideout Xavier Legette. Morgan then began his post-pick presser by explaining why he came to the decision.

“Yeah, the fifth-year option is definitely important. I think, obviously, that was a big reason to trade up into the first round,” he said. “Besides the player, we loved Xavier. Everything he brought—not only as a person, but as a player. Like, his ability to attack the ball when it’s in the air, his ability to run with it after the catch, he’s big, he’s strong, he’s physical. Think he has a lot of upside. So we wanted to take that opportunity to go get our guy.”

The trade, one that was struck with the Buffalo Bills, bumped the Panthers up from Pick No. 33 to Pick No. 32. Legette, as a first-round pick, will now have the all-important fifth-year option attached to his rookie deal—giving the organization a bit of flexibility with his future.

Morgan continued.

“I think once the wideouts were taken—Brian Thomas was taken and then I felt like there was gonna be a little run on wideouts after that,” he stated. “Then Xavier Worthy got taken. And we liked some of those guys and with Xavier [Legette] out there, we were just like—we don’t wanna put ourself in a bad situation to where we’re not gonna be able to get the guy we wanna get. He was our target, we really liked him and we went and got him.”

Well, he really was their guy after all.

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2024 NFL draft: Compensation revealed for Chiefs’ trade with Bills

Take a look at what the #Chiefs had to give the #Bills to trade up for Texas WR Xavier Worthy in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

The Kansas City Chiefs had to move up in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft to select Texas standout Xavier Worthy on Thursday night.

The defending Super Bowl champions made a deal with the Buffalo Bills to trade their No. 32 selection for the No. 28 pick, where they took Worthy, who set the NFL combine’s 40-yard dash record back in March.

In addition to the No. 32 choice in the draft, Kansas City sent and received two additional selections, meaning that the Chiefs will still have six picks remaining in the draft.

Details about compensation were first reported by Field Yates on Twitter:

While this move was hardly a blockbuster in terms of compensation, it resulted in a blockbuster pick when Kansas City took the fastest player in the 2024 class.

Expect this trade to be the subject of many discussions next season if the Chiefs meet the Bills in the AFC playoffs in January.

Panthers trade up, select South Carolina WR Xavier Legette with 32nd pick of 2024 draft

The Panthers kept their “promise” to Xavier Legette, jumping into the final spot of the first round to select the South Carolina wideout.

The Carolina-Buffalo pipeline goes both ways—and apparently, it can also include draft picks.

President of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan called up his buddies over in Orchard Park to pull off a swap to end Day 1 of the 2024 NFL draft. Carolina acquired the 32nd overall pick and the 200th overall pick in exchange for the 33rd and 141st picks.

And with that, they kept their “promise,” selecting University of South Carolina wide receiver Xavier Legette.

Legette, in an interview with our own John Crumpler, stated that the team told him he’d be their choice if he was available with their original 33rd overall selection.

“I’ve met with the Panthers about four or five times,” he said. “The relationship, it just keeps continuing to grow. They’re really hoping I can make it the second round. They keep on telling me if I’m sitting at 33, they’re gonna take me.”

Well, he was right—even if it was one spot earlier.

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Panthers trade up, select South Carolina WR Xaiver Legette with 32nd pick of 2024 draft

The Panthers kept their “promise” to Xavier Legette, jumping into the final spot of the first round to select the South Carolina wideout.

The Carolina-Buffalo pipeline goes both ways—and apparently, it can also include draft picks.

President of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan called up his buddies over in Orchard Park to pull off a swap to end Day 1 of the 2024 NFL draft. Carolina acquired the 32nd overall pick and the 200th overall pick in exchange for the 33rd and 141st picks.

And with that, they kept their “promise,” selecting University of South Carolina wide receiver Xavier Legette.

Legette, in an interview with our own John Crumpler, stated that the team told him he’d be their choice if he was available with their original 33rd overall selection.

“I’ve met with the Panthers about four or five times,” he said. “The relationship, it just keeps continuing to grow. They’re really hoping I can make it the second round. They keep on telling me if I’m sitting at 33, they’re gonna take me.”

Well, he was right—even if it was one spot earlier.

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Bills trade for a second time at 2024 NFL draft, out of Round 1

The #Bills double down on trading back:

The Buffalo Bills were not done trading down at the 2024 NFL draft after doing it once already.

After moving back from the No. 28 overall selection to the final pick of Round 1 at No. 32 with the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo totally moves out of the first round.

A second trade has been struck by the Bills, as the team has traded back with the Carolina Panthers.

The Panthers used the selection to draft South Carolina receiver Xavier Leggette.

In the deal, Buffalo moves out of the first round but barely. The Bills received the top pick in the second, No. 33 overall. In addition, Buffalo traded a sixth rounder and add another fifth-round selection.

The full trade details can be found below:

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Chiefs trade up with Bills for No. 28 selection in 2024 NFL draft

The #Chiefs traded up with the #Bills to select Texas Longhorns standout WR Xavier Worthy with the No. 28 pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

The Kansas City Chiefs traded with the Buffalo Bills to move up to the No. 28 selection in the 2024 NFL draft.

The move comes amid a particularly perplexing first round that saw a plethora of offensive talent come off the board in the top 15.

With this trade, Kansas City secured the talents of Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy, setting the stage for an offensive rebirth for the Chiefs as they look to defend their Super Bowl LVIII title next season.

Patrick Mahomes needed more help in the passing game, and Brett Veach came through for him in a big way by moving up for Worthy.

One of the most explosive players in the 2024 draft class, Worthy was a dynamic target as a Longhorn, helping spearhead an offensive attack that was a contender in the College Football Playoffs earlier this year.

He set the record for the fastest 40-yard dash in NFL combine history earlier this year.

Chiefs fans are sure to be thrilled with this exceptional selection.

2024 NFL draft: Bills trade down in first round with the Chiefs

2024 NFL draft: Bills trade down in first round:

The Buffalo Bills have decided not to make a selection at No. 28 overall in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

The team has confirmed that a deal has been completed with the Kansas City Chiefs. 

In the trade, Buffalo will move back four spots to the No. 32 overall selection. In addition, the Bills send a seventh-round selection to the Chiefs and will also add a third-round pick and another Round 7 slot.

With the No. 28 spot, the Chiefs used their new pick on Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy. 

The full trade details can be found below: 

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