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2020 Draft: ESPN says Cowboys need help on DL, secondary but should avoid LB

The biggest need in Dallas is at safety, according to this year’s draft guide, but the Cowboys could also use some help at defensive end.

The crew over at Football Outsiders has put together their annual draft guide for ESPN. In this latest edition, they examine all 32 teams and distill the current class of prospects down to arrive at each team’s biggest need, along with someone who might fit that bill. They also identify a “quiet need” for each squad and take a look at a position that each club shouldn’t waste their time (or a pick) on.

The Worldwide Leader has the compete guide posted for their ESPN+ subscribers; the Cowboys’ portion of it is right here. The Football Outsiders are on board with what most fans likely see as the team’s most glaring deficiency, and they are aligned with many when it comes to a secondary priority. But one position that’s gotten some buzz during the team’s virtual interviews is “not a need” at all, according to the guide.

Biggest need: Safety

“The Cowboys have used free agency to fill the bulk of their glaring holes, signing Gerald McCoy and Dontari Poe at defensive tackle, Anthony Brown at cornerback, and HaHa Clinton-Dix at safety. They should use the draft to fill the holes their roster will likely have in 2021, 2022, and 2023, when their bigger recent contracts for players such as Amari Cooper and (eventually) Dak Prescott will make it difficult to do so in free agency. Safety should be a big priority, with both Clinton-Dix (signed to a one-year deal) and fellow starter Xavier Woods hitting free agency in 2021.”

Football Outsiders names Alabama’s Xavier McKinney as a prospect who would fill in that blank nicely for the Cowboys. The junior, who is skipping his senior year in Tuscaloosa after a 2019 season that earned him first-team All-SEC honors, will almost certainly be a first-round draft pick, and could well be available to Dallas with the 17th overall selection.

Quiet need: Pass rush

“DeMarcus Lawrence is one of just 13 players with 30 or more sacks the past three seasons, and his total of 50 pass pressures last season, according to Sports Info Solutions, shows that he is not slowing down, despite his diminished total of five sacks in 2019. But Lawrence’s individual success hasn’t elevated the Cowboys’ defense to pass-rushing excellence. They’ve finished 14th or worse in adjusted sack rate each of the past three years, and they lost both Robert Quinn (37 pass pressures) and Michael Bennett (24) in free agency. Aldon Smith could help if he rediscovers his early-decade form, but the team should still look to add pieces in the draft.”

According to the guide, Notre Dame’s Julian Okwara may be a name to watch here. Okwara may not be readily familiar to the casual fan, but his collegiate pedigree means he’s almost certainly on the radar of head coach Mike McCarthy, who has shown to have a proclivity for picking Golden Domers in the draft. He’s no sleeper, though; Pro Football Focus lists Okwara as the 28th-best prospect in this year’s draft crop.

Not a need: Linebacker

“Linebackers Jaylon Smith and Leighton Vander Esch can be overlooked on a team full of stars, but they both have Pro Bowl resumes, despite being 24 years old. Smith allowed an excellent 14.1% broken tackle rate in 2019, and Vander Esch allowed a minuscule 6.6% broken tackle rate in his healthier 2018, the second-lowest rate among full-time players at the position (Bobby Wagner, 5.4%). Veteran Sean Lee backs them up and plays when the Cowboys need a third linebacker.”

Dallas has spent time virtually with Oklahoma’s Kenneth Murray and Wisconsin’s Zack Baun, leading many to wonder if the Cowboys might stock their shelves at the position out of concern over their current corps. Smith overcame a horrific injury coming out of college, Vander Esch missed much of the 2019 campaign with a worrisome neck malady, and Lee has a long history on the injury report.

Of the players the Cowboys are known to have interviewed, defensive ends top the list with 10 prospects. For what it’s worth, the team has met (either virtually or in-person) with nine cornerbacks, eight defensive tackles, seven wide receivers, and six safeties (plus fewer players at every other position). Whether those meetings were indicative of genuine interest, mere due diligence, or possible smokescreening tactics remains to be seen and may never be truly known.

The 2020 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night.

NFL.com envisions a scenario where the Texans trade up to Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft

The Houston Texans don’t have a pick in Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft, but NFL.com sees a scenario where the team moves back into Thursday night.

The Houston Texans gave away their first-round pick this year as part of a left tackle’s ransom to the Miami Dolphins for Laremy Tunsil. However, NFL.com can see the AFC South champions returning to Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft.

In Chad Reuter’s latest mock draft, the Texans make a trade with the San Francisco 49ers to get back into the first round with the 31st overall pick. Houston then uses that selection to address edge rusher.

PROJECTED TRADE WITH 49ERS. Bill O’Brien is not afraid to go after (or send away) players. If he hadn’t broken his fibula in November, Okwara would have received much more first-round talk this year. If the medicals are fine, the Texans will view him as a strong and agile edge rusher for the foreseeable future.

The trade would cost the Texans their second-round pick and their 90th overall pick in the third round. San Francisco would use those picks to take Texas A&M defensive lineman Justin Madubuike and Dayton tight end Justin Trautman.

The Texans finished the 2019 campaign tied with the Cincinnati Bengals for the sixth-fewest sacks in the NFL with 31. Part of that was due to the fact defensive end J.J. Watt spent eight games on injured reserve with a torn pectoral. The other part was the Texans’ pass rush was just not that dominant last season.

Adding Okwara would give Houston another young edge rusher to stack with defensive end Charles Omenihu, who is entering his second season, and outside linebackers Whitney Mercilus, Jacob Martin, and Brennan Scarlett.

Report: Giants have expressed an interest in Julian Okwara

The New York Giants have reportedly expressed an interest in Notre Dame edge rusher Julian Okwara.

The New York Giants are likely to select a top-tier offensive tackle in Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft, leaving them with a void along the edge.

There are several potential second-round options general manager Dave Gettleman could explore, including the brother of former Giant Romeo Okwara — Notre Dame’s Julian Okwara.

And as it turns out, the Giants have expressed an interest in the Fighting Irish product, reports Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News.

The Giants had not held a formal meeting with Okwara leading up to the coronavirus shutdown, but the 6-foot-4, 248-pound edge rusher did say he harbored no ill-will towards the Giants over waiving his brother in 2018.

“The Giants are a team that gave him a chance,” Julian said, via Newsday. “That’s the reason he’s with the Lions right now. He could have not been on a team. So I’m grateful to them for giving him an opportunity and hopefully it opens up a door for me.

“Whatever happened to him, in this league, you can bounce around from team to team. You have to work and be humble and hope to see the game the next day. You can get cut at any time. I’m not holding a grudge against them. It happens. It’s football.”

The potential hiccup in the Giants landing Okwara is that he is rising on draft boards and may not be available at No. 36, but if he is, there’s no denying he presents an intriguing option.

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Best pass rush prospect for the Ravens in each round of the 2020 NFL Draft

The Baltimore Ravens need to continue to beef up their pass rush and will likely turn to the 2020 NFL Draft as their remedy.

Despite the additions of Calais Campbell and Derek Wolfe this offseason, one of the Baltimore Ravens’ biggest priorities heading into the draft will be to beef up their outside pass rush. The Ravens were the most blitz heavy team in the NFL in 2019, but despite sending extra rushers on 54.9% of their defensive snaps they still finished the season with the 12th fewest sacks.

Though Baltimore has outside linebacker Matthew Judon returning in 2020 via the franchise tag, they could use some help opposite him and potentially need his replacement. In order to remedy their pass rush and build towards the future, the Ravens will likely turn to the 2020 NFL Draft. But as we’ve seen in previous years, Baltimore won’t reach for a player and could look to any of the seven rounds for their player.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at the best options for the Ravens in each round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

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1st Round – Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn State

The two best edge-rushing prospects in the draft, Chase Young and K’Lavon Chaisson, will be long gone by the time the Ravens make their first pick at 28. But there’s a good chance Gross-Matos will still be available.

Gross-Matos ended his time with the Penn State Nittany Lions with 18.5 sacks as well as a whopping 36.5 tackles for loss. He played as an edge defender for most of his career but was often deployed inside on passing downs. His versatility would be an asset to Baltimore and make him a handy tool for defensive coordinator Don Martindale.

Gross-Matos is far from a finished product but he has enough skills to contribute as a pass rush specialist early in his career while he finetunes the rest of his game.

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2020 NFL Draft: ESPN’s Mel Kiper sends Bills DE in first two-round mock

After McShay sent the Bills wide receiver Chase Claypool two weeks ago, Kiper give Buffalo defensive end Julian Okwara in his latest mock draft. 

ESPN NFL Draft gurus Mel Kiper Jr., and Todd McShay actually agree on one thing in regard to their first two-round mock drafts each released. They both see the Buffalo Bills selecting a player from Notre Dame.

But the duo have two very different players.

After McShay sent the Bills wide receiver Chase Claypool two weeks ago, Kiper give Buffalo defensive end Julian Okwara in his latest mock draft which was released on Tuesday.

Here’s how Kiper breaks down the pick:

Okwara, who broke his leg in November and didn’t work out at the combine, has some versatility as a defensive end in a 4-3 defense or an outside linebacker in a 3-4. He’d be an end in Buffalo. The Bills added veteran Mario Addison to take over for Shaq Lawson, who left in free agency, but there are plenty of reps in the rotation for Okwara.

While the Bills added Mario Addison to their defensive end spot this offseason, he’s 32 while Jerry Hughes is 31. While still plenty left in the tank for those two, Buffalo lacks a long-term prospect at the position. That’s why an edge defender of some sort is very much in play for Buffalo in Round 2 of the upcoming draft.

At 6-foot-4, 252 pounds, Okwara has the makings of an NFL defensive end. Okwara sat out the recent combine due to injury, but he’s flashed as a strong pass rusher at Notre Dame who plays with a high motor, something the Bills will covet. Run defense is where Okwara will likely need to prove his worth at the pro level.

Okwara finished his career at Notre Dame with 15.5 sacks, but had his best season in 2019 with five sacks, seven tackles for loss and two forced fumbles.

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Scouting breakdown: The 11 best edge rushers in the NFL draft

More than ever, it’s important for defenses to bring pressure. Here are the best edge-rushers in the 2020 draft class.

The argument over which defensive asset — coverage or pass rush — is more important in the modern NFL is a fascinating one. One could say that in an era where a lot of teams are playing more than 75% of their snaps with at least five defensive backs on the field at all times, and others double down with at least six on more than 40% of their snaps, coverage is obviously the superior factor.

One could also say that with so many defensive backs on the field against three- and four-receiver base sets, getting a pass rush going with four defensive linemen and a handful of smart blitzers is the order of the day. After all, it doesn’t matter how many defensive backs you have on the field and how good they are — if they have to cover their receivers for five seconds because your pass-rushers can’t get home, your defense is in big trouble.

In the 2020 draft class, there are all kinds of edge-rushers with all kinds of responsibilities. Here are the 11 best as we see them.

1. Chase Young, Ohio State

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Bio: Young started high school as an undersized quarterback, switching to defensive end and tight end once he saw a growth spurt. By his senior season, he’d earned Washington Post Defensive Player of the Year honors with 118 tackles, 37 tackles for loss, 19 sacks and five forced fumbles. Offers came from just about every major program in the country, but after a flirtation with Maryland, he chose Ohio State, following in the footsteps of Joey and Nick Bosa as top-shelf Buckeye edge-rushers. He put up 98 tackles, 40.5 tackles for loss, and 30.5 sacks in three seasons at Ohio State, though there were some concerns about the three-game sackless streak at the end of his collegiate career against Michigan, Wisconsin, and Clemson, Young had a ready answer for that at the scouting combine.

“I had a lot of quarterback hits, a lot of pressures. If you understand football, you would see that. You’ll see how they changed their whole offensive game plan for one guy. A lot of people might not know how to really study a tape or may not know how to watch football, but if you know football,  I made an impact in those games.

“Being the best defensive end isn’t about sacks, it’s about being the most disruptive player on the field. You can do that without having a sack.”

As I wrote during the combine, Young was absolutely correct about this. He was a top disruptor throughout the entire season, and he projects to be the same type of weapon at the NFL level very quickly.

Stat to Know: Young recorded a preposterous 75 total pressures in 2018, and while his opportunities were relatively limited in 2019, he still had 56 pressures in just 320 pass-rushing snaps (as opposed to 470 the year before).

Strengths: True field-flipping defender who forces opposing offenses to design their game plans around avoiding him. Has ideal first-step quickness to set tackles on edge and prime wins through the arc to the pocket. Turns the corner to the pocket with excellent bend and power. Strong enough to disable blockers when he gets his hands into their chests. Maintains his speed through the pocket to work mobile quarterbacks. Has a nice array of moves from bull-rush to swim and club/rip that can be developed more specifically at the NFL level. Sorts and sifts through multiple blockers to get where he wants to go. Spies the quarterback through the snap and has an innate sense of how to create pressure from broken plays. Adept enough with his feet to do a decent job in short coverage. Works gaps more than he uses a true inside counter, but has the tools to make it work.

Weaknesses: Young needs a more complete plan when he heads wide and gets beaten. Inside counter isn’t developed as it needs to be. Needs better awareness for run plays, zone reads, and misdirection when he’s pinning his ears back. Redirection reaction can be a problem at times, though the recovery speed is obviously there. Wins more on pure athleticism and power than advanced traits, though he’s well on his way.

Conclusion: The question of whether Yonng is the best and/or most valuable defensive player in this draft class is a fascinating one, and probably highly reliant on whether you think pressure or coverage is more important at the NFL level. There are those who might prefer cornerback Jeff Okudah, Young’s Ohio State teammate, because Okudah brings a lockdown man-coverage mentality that’s as worthy of franchise consideration as any non-quarterback skill set. But if you’re looking for an edge defender with an obvious and easily transferable ability to terrorize quarterbacks at the NFL level, look no further. Young is a different player than either of the Bosa brothers, but he certainly looks to have the same type of potential.

NFL Comparison: Aldon Smith. Smith was an absolute force as a pass-rusher before off-field issues unfortunately wrecked his athletic potential. But when Smith was on his game, he had the same combination of size, explosive speed, and unusual power that allowed him to total 33.5 sacks in 2011 and 2012 — the most for any NFL player in his first two seasons since the sack became an official statistic in 1982. Young absolutely has the ability to make the same kind of impact, and has All-Pro potential especially if he cleans up a few non-pass rush issues that will make him a more complete player.

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Bills draft prospect scouting reports: DE Julian Okwara

Next up in our prospect previews is defensive end Julian Okwara. Here’s a rundown of the what the experts are saying about his game:

As things stand at the 2020 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills will first select at the No. 54 overall pick in the second round and the team has seven picks, in total. If things hold there, the team could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.

During the run to up to the draft which starts on April 23, Bills Wire will compile information on prospects the Bills could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports say about their game.

Next up in our prospect previews is defensive end Julian Okwara. Here’s a rundown of the what the experts are saying about his game:

DE Julian Okwara | Notre Dame | Senior

Pros

  • Positive length and size for the position (6-foot-4, 252 pounds).
  • Brings runners down in backfield (33 percent of tackles went for loss).
  • High-motor player.
  • Long stride runner who plays a speedy game off the edge against offensive tackles.
  • Put up 27 reps at combine on bench press.

Cons

  • Might be better suited as 3-4 pass rusher/ linebacker.
  • Play strength and frame needs to improve.
  • Could improve as an edge setter.
  • Can struggle as a run defender which could limit early snap counts.
  • Only did bench press at combine due to leg injury.

2019 PFF grades:

  • Pass rush: 90.4.
  • Run stop: 64.0

2019 Stats (9 GP):

  • 19 tackles | 7 for loss | 5 sacks | 2 forced fumbles

Career stats (35 GP):

  • 79 total tackles | 24 for loss | 15.5 sacks | 2 interceptions | 1 pass defended | 4 forced fumbles

Consensus rank: Second-round pick

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2020 NFL Draft: The 6 best edge rushers the Jets should target

Jets Wire takes a look at six edge rushers the Jets could potentially target in the 2020 NFL draft.

It’s safe to assume the Jets won’t be in the market for an edge rusher with the No. 11 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, but that does not mean Joe Douglas and company will not look to address the position later on in the draft.

New York has lacked an elite pass rusher since the days of John Abraham. This year’s draft class is not exactly stacked with pass rushers as it has been in the past, but there are still plenty of solid players available for the taking.

So, who could the Jets target once day two of the draft rolls around? Let’s take a look.

Zach Baun, Wisconsin

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Since the Jets are all but a guarantee to not use their first-round pick on an EDGE, that excludes LSU’s L’Kavon Chaisson from this list. Don’t slip on what Wisconsin’s Zach Baun brings to the table, though.

Baun is trending more towards the end of the first round, but there is still a chance he slips into day two of the draft. If he does and he is still on the board when it’s New York’s turn to pick, it would be foolish to pass on easily the second-best EDGE in this year’s class.

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Bills Wire 4-round mock-draft 2.0, post-free agency

Buffalo Bills four-round mock draft from the Bills Wire staff following NFL free agency.

The transactions over the initial weeks of the NFL’s new year have shifted the landscape of the league quite a bit. Major names have been traded and significant free agents shifted their homes. This has an impact on many teams with their choices at the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills among them. 

The Bills Wire staff now takes a look at how the Bills’ moves will impact their draft selections. The most glaring change in this version is that Buffalo does not have a first-round pick, as that draft slot was traded to the Minnesota Vikings. The Bills will need to be judicious with their remaining picks, finding value with the loss of a high-profile pick. 

Editor Nick Wojton, along with staff writers Justin DiLoro, McKenna Middlebrook, Kyle Silagyi, and Matt Johnson, make their predictions for Buffalo’s picks in this edition of The Bills Wire staff four-round mock draft. 

Here’s a look at each of their four-round mock drafts for the Bills, following the start of the league year and free agency:

Round 2 | Pick No. 54

Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver KJ Hamler. Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Nick’s Pick: DE Julian Okwara | Notre Dame

The Bills saw Devin Singletary take the NFL by storm last year and they shouldn’t forget one thing: he was a third-round pick. The Bills don’t need to reach here for a bak.

Buffalo’s best value in Round 2 might be an edge defender with some pass rush potential. The Bill have Jerry Hughes and Mario Addison already over 30. Trent Murphy, on the final year of his contract, is 29 himself. Julian Okwara could be a given a redshirt type of season, while still seeing a nice chunk of playing time in the defensive line rotation that the Bills run.At 6-foot-4, 252 pounds, Okwara has the makings of an NFL defensive end. Okwara sat out the recent combine due to injury, but he’s flashed as a strong pass rusher who plays with a high motor, something the Bills will covet.

Since 2018, Okwara’s 19.1 QB pressure percent led college football, per Pro Football Focus, and 33 percent of his career tackles went for loss. Run defense is where Okwara will likely need to prove his worth at the pro level, but that’s where a less-pressured rookie seasons comes into play.

Justin’s Pick: CB Damon Arnette | Ohio State

As is the case with no first-round pick, the Bills might not find a player that addresses a short-term need. So we’ll have the Bills address the player who will start opposite Tre’Davious White in 2021 instead. Damon Arnette was solid across the way from consensus top-cornerback prospect Jeff Okudah. Arnette can play both inside and out on the boundary. This flexibility will make him a very good support player in the secondary for Buffalo this year. 

Arnette is a physical cornerback. He is aggressive in man-to-man coverage and thrives in press coverage. While he is not a burner (4.56 unofficial 40-yard dash time, according to NFL.com), he is an intelligent player who makes the right decision most of the time on the field. He needs refinement within zone coverage schemes. However, the Bills have had a great deal of success with developing secondary players under Sean McDermott, and the same would most likely happen for Arnette. 

Kyle’s Pick: WR K.J. Hamler | Penn State

Though the Bills’ receiving corps is arguably among the league’s best after the acquisition of Stefon Diggs, the position group gets thin at the bottom of the depth chart. Robert Foster, Isaiah McKenzie, and Duke Williams certainly bring unique aspects to the team’s receiver room, but if Buffalo has the opportunity to add youth and big-play ability to the unit through a day-two selection, it should take advantage of it. 

Enter K.J. Hamler. The speedy wideout out of Penn State is an ever-present home-run threat, a slot wideout who consistently creates separation with speed. Though he’s a bit undersized at 5-foot-9, 178-pounds, winning with size is not necessarily part of his game. He wins with agility off the line of scrimmage and sub-4.40 speed. 

He’d be a rotational receiver in Buffalo’s offense straight away, a gadget player who could spell Cole Beasley from time to time. His immediate production would likely be far from earth-shattering, but long-term, Hamler could develop into a multi-use wideout – a burner who would also be useful in the short-to-intermediate passing game. By 2022, he could be a focal point of the team’s offense.

McKenna’s Pick: RB Clyde Edwards-Helarie | LSU 

This pick may ruffle some of my colleagues’ feathers, but going into the draft the Bills still need playmakers. During Clyde Edwards-Helaire’s three-year career at LSU he ran for 2,103 yards, and 23 touchdowns. He became a household name during his final year, where he helped lead LSU to a title. While he ran the ball well, he was also effective as a pass-catcher, in his junior year he caught 43 passes for 453 yards and one touchdown. LSU’s offense had him lineup in the backfield and out wide to catch passes, where he showed off slick route running to create separation from linebackers and defensive backs. 

He doesn’t have the measurements of a traditional NFL running back, he stands at 5-foot-8 and weighs in at 209 pounds, but those sorts of measurements actually play to his strengths as a runner. Edwards-Helaire is a patient yet physical runner who makes would-be tacklers miss with jump cuts, spins, or simply lowering his shoulder. In both versatility and production, there may not be a better running back in the draft. 

Matt’s Pick: RB Cam Akers | Florida State

After a strong free agency period, one position that’s a little higher in demand for depth than others is at running back. In a draft that is QB, WR, and DL heavy, Buffalo could have their pick of the litter when it comes to the top RB prospects. 

Edwards-Helaire is an option, but Cam Akers of Florida State is the pick. Devin Singletary is the guy in Buffalo, but he needs his complement. Many of the better teams in the NFL have used talented RB duos and have found success. Buffalo can get a top-10 talent from this RB class in Round 2. Over three seasons, Akers gained 2,875 rushing yards, 27 rushing touchdowns, 486 receiving yards, and seven receiving scores. 

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2020 NFL Draft: 6 DEs for Bills to consider in second round

Here are six defensive end/edge rushers for Bills to consider in the second round of the NFL Draft.

The Buffalo Bills first scheduled draft selection won’t occur until Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft, as the team picks No. 54 overall.

Luckily, the Bills do not have a glaring need on their roster, making this year’s draft quite intriguing. Buffalo’s front office, led by general manager Brandon Beane, can go in a multitude of directions with the pick, leaving quite a bit of interest and uncertainty with whom the Bills could select.

This is the third piece in a series exploring realistic options who could be on the draft board when the Bills pick in the second round. 

Here are seven defensive ends who could be an option for the Bills in the second round of the draft:

Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Current roster

The Bills addressed this position by bringing in Mario Addison and the versatile Quinton Jefferson in free agency, who could play up and down their defensive line, perhaps more at the 3-tech defensive lineman spot.. However, the unit could benefit from an infusion of youth, particularly a player who can get after the quarterback. 

Buffalo’s defensive ends are getting a bit long in the tooth, with as Jerry Hughes and Mario Addison who are currently 31 and 32 years old, respectively.  In addition, Trent Murphy enters the final year of his contract this year, and he’s 29 himself.

Thus, it’s realistic that the team could use their first pick this year on an edge rusher in order to both prepare for the future along with adding another piece of talent in Buffalo’s rotation at the position. 

 

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