The BILLS select SPEED in 'MAD MAX' Hairston: Buffalo Plus INSTANT REACTION

Summary

Buffalo Plus Podcast – INSTANT REACTION: The BILLS Select SPEED in 'MAD MAX' Hairston

Date: April 25, 2025
Hosts: Mike Catalana, Jenna Cottrell, Dan Fetes
Main Theme: Immediate analysis and reaction to the Buffalo Bills’ 2025 NFL first-round draft pick, cornerback Maxwell “Mad Max” Hairston. The team breaks down the surprise selection, its fit with Buffalo’s defensive scheme, and what the pick means moving forward.

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers an unfiltered, in-the-moment panel reaction to the Bills’ first-round pick of Kentucky corner Maxwell Hairston. The hosts dissect the player’s fit, offer instant evaluations, voice concerns about his tackling and physicality, and discuss how his blazing speed may reshape the Bills’ secondary. The conversation includes comparisons with other prospects, speculation about draft strategy, and a frank assessment of general manager Brandon Beane’s approach.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Surprise at the Pick: Hairston “Against Type”

• [01:04] Mike Catalana: “I’m surprised. This is against type for them…It’s a different kind of athleticism. He does not fit the Bills' normal profile…Like that’s not who this guy is. He’s an exciting player…”
• The Bills’ typical preference is for big, physical, zone corners. Hairston is notably different: not as big, more of a speed player, and considered weaker in run support/tackling.

2. Athleticism vs. Weaknesses

• [01:39] Dan Fetes: “I was really surprised…when we started talking about corners…he was the one guy I crossed off my list because…he just didn’t fit. I give Beane the fact that they need to add speed…literally the fastest player in this draft, ran a 4.28 at the combine.”
• Both Dan and Jenna note his speed but emphasize major concerns about open-field tackling and run game liabilities, which the Bills have traditionally prioritized.

3. Schematics and Fit in Buffalo’s Defense

• The team questions whether a player with tackling struggles and man coverage limitations fits into Buffalo’s zone-heavy scheme, where fundamentals are vital.
• [03:37] Jenna Cottrell: “If you can’t do the fundamentals well in this defense that they rely on you to do, then I don’t think it’s going to work out well…There were other players on the draft board that I thought would be a better fit.”

4. Context: Other Prospects and Injury Concerns

• Discussion of top-ranked corner Will Johnson, who dropped due to reported knee (cartilage, degenerative) issues with “ticking time bomb” risk.
• Copious debate about alternative options (Trey Amos, Thomas) who may have been closer “fits”.
• Concerns about Hairston’s own durability given his previous shoulder injury and smaller frame.

5. Player Profile, Personality, and the X-Factor of Speed

• Hairston’s charisma and positive locker-room presence highlighted. Teammates celebrated his draft selection, a testament to his leadership and likability.
• [09:38] Dan Fetes: “His speed can make up for other flaws. He’s said to have instincts and he seems to be a phenomenal teammate. Charisma through the roof…”

6. The Bills’ Defense Needs New Traits

• [08:12] Mike Catalana: “I look at that Chiefs wide receiver room and I want somebody that can run with them…and it’s great that you can tackle, not when you’re 10 yards behind him.”
• Buffalo simply isn’t fast enough in the secondary; this pick aggressively addresses that gap.

7. Did Buffalo Panic, or Is This Bold?

• There’s mild speculation whether the selection was forced or a legitimate conviction pick.
• [13:20] Jenna Cottrell: “I don’t want to say it was like a panic pick…but it just wasn’t the direction I was expecting…I think it was a bolder move than I was expecting.”
• The panel observes GM Beane seemed “defensive” about the pick, highlighting negatives more than usual.
• [15:27] Dan Fetes: “Beane didn’t seem thrilled…I was like, ‘wow’. He highlighted the negatives about his own player…”

8. Glass Half-Full: Speed, Upside, and Perspective

• Guest and panelist consensus: At pick 30, perfect prospects don’t exist. Hairston's traits—especially speed and playmaking—might carry more value in today’s AFC arms race.
• [17:11] Guest: “You can’t teach speed...Now they draft somebody...Oh my God, he can't tackle. I don't care if he can't tackle.”
• [17:39] Guest: “He said on the call, he’s 192. So everybody’s like, ‘Oh my God, he’s so small.’ [He’s the] same size as Trey White. He’s faster than Trey White...It’s the 30th pick. What, do you think he’s a perfect prospect?”

9. Critiquing vs. Trusting Beane

• The team defends its right (and the fans’) to question picks, reminding the audience that even expert evaluators can miss or reach.
• [18:34] Jenna Cottrell: “Just because [Beane] knows more about football than I do doesn’t mean that I can’t…Sometimes…there’s so much information that you kind of lose the forest for the trees...I didn’t like the Dalton Kincaid when it happened…”
• [19:21] Dan Fetes: “Just because Beane knows more football doesn’t mean we can’t be critical of a pick and also show the other side...”

10. Draft Strategy: What’s Next?

• Discussion shifts to remaining prospects and positions for day two and beyond: edge, tackle (Alfred Collins), safety (Emmanuel), possibilities to “double dip” at corner, a speed wide receiver.
• [23:36] Jenna Cottrell: “I could see them doing edge…And interior guy…I wouldn’t be mad if they double dipped at corner. They could add a little insurance. And then wide receiver come in now.”
• [24:06] Jenna: “Beane’s all in the speed train, so let’s see you pick a wide receiver with speed.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Mike Catalana [01:04]: “He’s against type without question...He’s an exciting player. He looks like he could be a lot of fun, but he is against type without question.”
• Dan Fetes [01:39]: “He’s speed. He’s the definition of speed. I’m just surprised because tackling is something they stress time and time again, and this guy’s weakness is tackling.”
• Jenna Cottrell [03:37]: “Those...are not just a weakness. That is a glaring weakness to me...if you can’t do the fundamentals well in this defense...I don’t think it’s going to work out well.”
• Mike Catalana [08:12]: “I look at that Chiefs wide receiver room and I’m, I want somebody that can run with them...It’s great that you can tackle, not when you’re ten yards behind him.”
• Dan Fetes [09:38]: “I like the fact...his speed can make up for other flaws. So he’s said to have instincts and he seems to be a phenomenal teammate.”
• Jenna Cottrell [13:20]: “I don’t want to say it was a panic pick at all, but I also felt...it just wasn’t the direction I was expecting because of the concerns I had.”
• Dan Fetes [15:27]: “Beane didn’t seem thrilled...He highlighted the negatives about his own player that he picked.”
• Guest, unnamed [17:11]: “You can’t teach speed...Now they draft somebody. Oh my God. He can’t tackle. I don’t care if he can’t tackle.”
• Jenna Cottrell [18:34]: “Just because [Beane] knows more about football than I do doesn’t mean that I can’t obviously...Sometimes I think with these guys, there’s so much information that you kind of lose the forest for the trees...”
• Dan Fetes [19:21]: “Just because [Beane] knows more football doesn’t mean we can’t be critical of a pick and also show the other side.”

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Key Timestamps for Segments

• [01:04] – Initial surprise & breakdown of Maxwell Hairston's profile
• [05:03] – Will Johnson injury discussion and other draft alternatives
• [08:12] – Importance of speed vs. tackling; comp to the Chiefs receivers
• [09:38] – Speed as a compensating trait
• [13:20] – Was the pick a panic/bold move? Beane’s “defensive” response
• [17:11] – Guest segment: “You can’t teach speed” and perspective on upside
• [19:21] – On being critical of Beane and valuing other perspectives
• [23:36] – Day two predictions: edge, D-tackle, safety, doubling up at corner, WR

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Tone & Language

The panel is lively, frank, sometimes skeptical but balanced. There’s a humorous, conversational cadence with the hosts playfully grilling each other and voicing both their concerns and their hopes as lifelong Bills beat reporters.

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Takeaways

• The Bills surprised many by selecting a “traits” player in Hairston who doesn’t fit previous patterns.
• His rare speed and ball skills may help address a glaring deficit in the secondary, but his tackling and physical limitations raise valid questions.
• The selection is seen as a calculated swing—a “bolder move” reflecting Buffalo’s need for new energy on defense, with both high risk and high reward potential.
• The hosts urge patience, acknowledging the true verdict will be years out but promising continued skeptical, passionate coverage.

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Useful for fans or NFL draft followers: this episode breaks down not only the pick, but the philosophy and evolution of the Bills’ roster-building, highlighting the balance between old-school football sensibilities and the modern AFC arms race.

Transcript

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But I will say this. I look at that Chiefs wide receiver room and I'm, I want somebody that can run with them and it's great that you can tackle with not when you're 10 yards behind them.

[B]

All right, welcome back to the Buffalo plus channel, presented by Connors and Ferris. Mike Catalana, Dan Fates in Orchard Park. I am Jenna Cottrell. Please be sure to like, comment, subscribe, subscribe and share. Round one of the NFL draft in the books, Maxwell Hairston, the newest Buffalo Bill. Michael, I want your reaction.

[D]

I'm surprised. This is against type for them. Now I'm going to give them this. They needed speed, they need more athleticism. It's a different kind of athleticism. He does not fit the Bill's normal profile. He's not six'1,190, plays the run, you know, plays in zone. Like that's not who this guy is. He's an exciting player. He looks like he could be a lot of fun, but he is against type without question. Dan, are you on the same page with that?

[E]

Yeah, I, frankly, I was stunned. Maybe is a little bit too much, but I was really surprised. Maxwell Harrison, when we started talking about corners and I was very high on corners, he was the one guy I crossed off my list because to Mike's point, it just didn't fit. I will give Bean the fact that they need to add speed and they went out and got literally the fastest player in this draft, ran a 4 to 8 at the combine. But his weaknesses is that he's a quote liability in the run game. He is not a good open field tackler. And while you talk about speed and you can talk about his charisma and his smile and his character, those don't cover. And this is a guy that I, I tweeted out that he had some reps in a Texas game this year against Isaiah Bond and some reps are really great. Some reps. He's 10 yards off because he's not really a man corner. So if you're the Bills play a lot of zone, right. And you don't really need a ton of speed in the sense to play zone. Now he does. They add, they talk about his instincts, but tackling is a big surprise to me. And now Brandon did say like he acknowledged that fact that sometimes he got quote big Boyd, but added that he's beefed up from 183at the combine to now 190s. That's right now in April, like everybody's kind of beefing up and what you're playing, we're going to be. I'm surprised because I didn't think he was their type. I give being all the credit for speed. We have been saying they need speed and athletes on the defensive side of the ball. This guy is. Is speed. He's the definition of speed. I'm just surprised because tackling is a something they stress time and time again and this guy's weakness is tackling. And that's just a big surprise to me.

[B]

No, I hear you, Dan. We were doing the live feed and I was like, wow. I just, I, I agree where. When we were doing draft prep and I'm not grinding tape, but when you look at a guy's profile and you see the tackling issues, you see the liability in the run game issues, you see some of those things. And those to me are not just, oh, that's denoted as a weakness. That is a glaring weakness to me. And so I agree. I crossed him off my list because I just felt like not a fit. If you can't do the fundamentals well in this defense that they rely on you to do, then I don't think it's going to work out well. That being said, he does have the speed factor. He does seem like a very incredibly likable guy. I mean, his. There's a video on Twitter of his teammates from Kentucky reacting to the fact that he got drafted. It's almost a minute and a half long of them celebrating. He played with Ray Davis. They were both at Kentucky, that relationship. So it seems like he is a, a fit in terms of personality and charisma and all that stuff. But when you look at some of the weaknesses in his profile, it to me is shocking because there were other players on the draft board. The, the Trey Amo. Amos. Amos, whatever. Guys like that, the Thomas Kit, like, players like that that I thought would be a better fit with the Bills.

[D]

Dan, what. What's the thought on Will Johnson? Because this is the guy that obviously was ranked high. Look, I have to say this. I do think in most places, Han was ranked as a corner. In general, higher than like Amos and those players. And as a Ray and those players, he was ranked as a higher player. We're talking about his fit with the Bills and what they like to do. But Will Johnson was. I mean, people had him top 10. And we talked about it. We talked about the injury. What was the, what did you hear tonight?

[E]

Well, it seems like Schefter tweeted out it was a knee injury that was concerning enough to be a medical red flag for a lot of teams. Will Johnson, we all thought could be a top 10 pick. It's. From what I've heard, it seems to be a cartilage issue and somewhat of a degenerative injury that will get worse over time. As Matt LeVay walks past me there, this is something that obviously it wasn't just the Bills. It was very telling to me when the Chargers and Jim Harbaugh, the guy that recruited him to come to Michigan and helped him win a lot of football games and needed a corner after he passed. After they let Asante Samuel Jr go, they needed a corner and they passed on him. To me, that was the biggest red flag to put in the first round. Now, in comparison, Maxwell Harrison also had a shoulder injury. One of the concerns is that his 5 11, 183 pound frame will struggle to deal with the physicality and the rigor of an NFL season. That's not great, Bob. So that's part of another concern. Where can this guy do it? So, yeah, maybe Will Johnson is still available for the Bills or early in the second round. Maybe Tremos is still available. I don't know. Do they double dip at corner? That's still a possibility. I see the upside in the talent and the raw athleticism. But like you guys said to me and to Jenna's point, and I just want to get one thing in because I was talking to Carl Jones about it and we were joking around a few days ago and it was about. It's an NBA comparison. Normally we do a lot of baseball and golf. Here's the basketball comparison for you, right? Luka Doncic doesn't even try and play defense. He doesn't. He doesn't try and play defense at all. Steph Curry is also a really bad defender, but he tries. What's worse, a guy on defense that doesn't try and is bad or a guy that tries and gives effort and can't do it? Because here's my thought, Bean Says that Maxwell Harrison is a effort. Like it's not like he's afraid to tackle. He puts in the effort. He's a willing tackler. That's what he said, quote willing tackler. He just struggles to do it because of the size of his body. And Mike, to your point, to your point where a lot of teams had probably had Harrison up higher, there's the thought that Harrison because of his size would be a nickel. And we talked about this, the Bills have a nickel. So I know he played on the outside but there was the thought he could be on the inside as map of a Ducks underneath me. Those are just some of my points.

[D]

Yeah, I don't think, yeah, so Trey Taron Johnson changes everything with this team.

[E]

He's everything.

[D]

I mean when sometimes you think of a nickel, you think of the extra back coming in. Taron Johnson is a slot corner. I don't think there's anything precluding them from taking another corner because you can't have enough. And I, I, I'm not saying they're going to do it in the second round, but they could take another corner. I will say this, I don't know what his frame is like. I mean he does look a little on the smaller side. Most of the other corners are in this 6ft 61 low 190s. It's not like you're talking about 220 pound corners here. So I, I don't think it's, he's so tiny that he can't make plays and there is something about being willing. Only thing I will say is I'm surprised. Like you, I didn't think that type would fit them. But I will say this. I look at that Chiefs wide receiver room and I'm, I want somebody that can run with them. And, and it's great that you can tackle. Not when you're 10 yards behind him. Like this kid will, will jump routes, will make plays. And it's funny you mentioned Asante Samuel. I was thinking of Asante Samuel Senior, his dad, when he was playing. But there are guys that make plays on the ball that aren't known as tacklers. And yes, you need to make those plays but at the same time it'd be nice on third down if somebody's covering and we'll see if this guy can cover. I mean, because I think they believe he can.

[E]

Yeah, I, I like the fact, Jenna, that his speed can make up for other flaws. So he's said to have instincts and he seems to be a phenomenal teammate. Charisma through the roof, all of those things. And I like that you have recovery speed with him, that if he gets beat, I think he can make up for it. And that's a big bonus. And we've been saying so. Again, I don't want to come off sounding overly critical because we have been hounding for the Bills on defense to be more athletic and to add speed. That's what we've been saying for years. They did it. So I do want to give credit where it's due. They did check that box. I just didn't think he fit the other pieces.

[B]

Credit to Bean, is that what you're saying?

[E]

In some respects.

[D]

All right, so the D tackle thing was tough tonight because, I mean, listen, Jenna said she like Grant. Well, Miami Dolphins must be Buffalo plus watchers because they were like, damn, we got to pick this guy early. Yeah, that is, I listen, I think he'll be a good player for them. That is crazy early for what appears to be at the moment a two down defensive lineman. But Miami needs help on defense, so they did it. Those tackles started to go fast.

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[D]

And I'm looking at who's available, you know, and Jenna's pick.

[B]

What? No, Mike.

[E]

Alfred Collins.

[B]

Yeah. Alfred Collins is still out there.

[D]

Yeah. And you know who else is out there too?

[B]

Well, there's many.

[D]

Darius Alexander.

[B]

Yes, yes, that is true.

[D]

He's going to be their pick at 62. Darius Alexander.

[B]

I would not be shocked by the.

[D]

Way Hairston was a 30 visit for the Bills.

[B]

Right? He was, he was.

[D]

So that's, that is interesting that they, that they had him there. Let's talk a little bit about the guys who are out there. You mentioned, like Will Johnson. What would you think if they took him second, third round?

[B]

Sure.

[D]

I mean sometimes you look and you go, you just signed, you just Benford. I mean they, they need that. So, so you've got Will Johnson, Trey Amos. I like him. You know, be great. Mike Green Edge is out there. Ezra from BC is out there. That a lot of people liked Femi Oladejo, UCLA. An edge that they brought in for a 30 visit is out there.

[B]

You know, save your Watts in terms of safety.

[D]

Safety play. Yeah. So, I mean, listen, there's a lot of talent still out there. It's nice that they have Luther Burden second round, but seriously, you come out with a small corner and a wide receiver. You know what I mean? Like, they may be. There's. Hopefully there's a D tackle or. Again, they're making deals. I don't know what their. What their plan is, but it would have been tough. It seemed like it would have been tough. Some of the moves up were wild. Like Atlanta.

[B]

Yeah.

[D]

Like you're.

[E]

Junior is an all Pro.

[D]

Yeah.

[E]

What's your thoughts? We thought we. We've just been yodeling.

[B]

No, I mean, I think. I think I'm surprised that they went for Harrison. I think they addressed a need in terms of corner, and obviously, I think they could double dip because of. Maybe they have concerns. But it felt like, to me, I don't want to say it was like a panic pick at all, but I also felt like it just wasn't the direction I was expecting because of the concerns that I had. And I feel bad knocking a guy before even seeing him out on the field in terms of. In person, but to me, it's like, you know, that Bean needs to hit at least a double. And is this guy that has a. You're taking a big swing, I think with this guy, is he gonna pan out to that? And. Because you need that hit. I just think it was a bolder move than I was expecting.

[E]

I'm still here. Camera still here.

[D]

No, I mean, they could have, you know. Yeah. To Jenna's point, they could have gone more to type and taken Amos right there in that spot. And I don't think anybody would have thought it was a reach at 30.

[B]

I agree.

[D]

A lot of people had him there, but they have to follow their board. Right. So it wasn't like there weren't corners there. They could have said, that's.

[B]

That's what. I'm sorry.

[E]

No, go ahead, Jenna. I cut you off.

[B]

No, I. That is why. And again, this is what. It's hard with the draft because you're giving instant reaction, but obviously, this takes two to three years for everything to pan out. But I just wonder if we'll look back on this moment and be like, damn, this guy was there and this guy was there and this guy was.

[E]

Of course.

[B]

Because I just worry about how the.

[D]

Skill matches well and the skill Is the traits. He has very good traits in total. Right. It's just different kind of traits. Like, yeah. Kair Elam. I'm not saying these guys because Elam failed, but Kyre Elam failed physically fit the traits that the Bills usually go for.

[B]

Yeah.

[D]

Right. They just. You got to be able to play.

[E]

Can I be psychologist, too, for a second?

[D]

You go ahead.

[E]

Dean didn't seem thrilled. I know.

[B]

Even the reaction in the room, it seemed very. Usually there's hugs and maybe we got a bad cutaway, but, like, I was like, wow. And you're right. It felt like he was immediately on, like, the defense mode.

[D]

He highlighted the negatives about his own player that he picked and he.

[B]

Or he said, he's young already.

[D]

Oh, yeah. I don't.

[B]

And I was like, I don't want to hear that.

[E]

Well, he was. He was young. He's going to. They're going to get him on the weight plan.

[D]

Yeah.

[E]

And he said he's probably gonna get big Boyd at times.

[B]

Yeah.

[E]

Love that. Hey, guess what? Cincinnati has some pretty big wide receivers.

[D]

Yeah. Listen.

[E]

Okay.

[C]

And.

[D]

But, but, but at the same time, you also can't have bigger corners who can't run. This secondary can't run. They cannot run. I love Trey White. He. This guy is the 180 degree difference of Trey White out there physically like Trey.

[E]

Yeah. I would have loved being this thing. We're expecting him to be the starter. And he said that's a good reason.

[D]

Out of respect to Trey.

[B]

I don't say. I don't think you say that either.

[D]

No, no.

[B]

But you're right, Dan. That's the element that, like, I feel like I picked up on where I was just like, he seems defensive, doesn't seem thrilled. And like, yeah, you're picking it. 30. Like, I get it. It's. It's way far back in terms of you're almost at the second round, but I just feel like in different spots, it's been very different. Oh, it's Matt Beauvais.

[D]

Set expectations low.

[B]

Yeah.

[E]

Instant reaction. Talk into my ear. Talk dirty to me.

[B]

Oh, my God.

[C]

You can't teach speed. Everybody freaked out last year when Xavier Worthy didn't get picked by the Bills. Now they draft somebody. Oh, my God. He can't tackle. I don't care if he can't tackle.

[E]

Defense.

[C]

Okay, whatever.

[D]

Dan. You know what?

[C]

I like speed.

[D]

Yeah. It's like taking. It's like taking a.

[C]

It's like taking the exact same size as Trinavius was.

[E]

190.

[B]

Yeah.

[D]

This guy's in the 180s.

[C]

He said on the call, he said he's 192. So everybody's like, oh, my God, he's so small. They're the exact. I lost my voice. By the way, I don't normally say he is same size as Trey White. He's faster than Trey White. And like, okay. I don't know. I just. I like. I like. Upside. It's the 30th pick. What do you think? He's a perfect prospect.

[E]

Mr. Sunshine. I love it. We needed some of this on Buff. We've all agreed. We've said the same thing. It's. We didn't think he was a fit.

[C]

Okay, here's what's. What's better? Will Johnson with the questions that he has about the.

[E]

In the first round, it's Harrison.

[C]

In the first round, it's Harrison. So then you get to Trey Amos. Clearly, you know, who knows more about football than me? Brandon? Me. They like Hairston over Tremos. Clearly, the coaching staff believes.

[B]

But that doesn't mean they've had a.

[C]

Hard time getting upset about a corner who would have been taken earlier if he didn't have it.

[E]

All right, but have a good night.

[B]

What? Oh, I just want to hear being okay. That's fair. I just want to tell Bove, though, like, yeah, you're right. Does Brandon mean Bean know more about football than I do? Yes. Yes. But there have been moments in the past where he has picked players where I think I don't see the fit. I don't see how this guy's going to work. I don't like this. Just because knows more about football than I do doesn't mean that I can't obviously. See. Sometimes I think with these guys, there's so much information that you kind of lose the force through the trees of, like, some of the things that you're like, you know what? I just. Big picture, I don't really feel like I see it, but when you're in the minutia, it's hard to get that perspective sometimes. And I'm not saying that's exactly what happens with Bean or. Or the Bills, but just in general, when I'm looking at some of these picks, I didn't like the Dalton Kincaid when it happened. I didn't like the Keon Coleman when it happened.

[E]

Right. And to Bovet's point, just because being knows more football doesn't mean we can't be critical of a pick and also show the other side. Otherwise we'd be sitting there going, all of his picks are great because he knows more football than us. It's our job also to show a little bit of the other side. And again, talking about speed, we, we already addressed that before Beau crashed the pod like some savage like.

[D]

You're right, Dan. The other thing I would say is in terms of that they stayed at 30 and made a pick. So I said to you last year when they ended up trading back twice and going into the second round was pretty obvious they wanted to get out of the first round and then they ended up taking Coleman. This time they're just sitting there at 30. They, they could have taken an edge. They could have taken another corner. They could have taken Luther Burden. Right. They could have. There was ways they could have gone.

[E]

And Dean said they had a first round grade on Maxwell. Max, he goes by Max. Max Harrison.

[D]

Okay. They did bring him in for a visit and maybe they did. If that was the case. If that is the case, I think they would have been looking to trade up to get them. Maybe they were too. Did he. Was he asked about that at all?

[E]

He said they were making calls to move up, they were fielding calls to go back. It was, it was every GM speak Mike. And again.

[D]

Yeah, no, the reason I say that is if I'm sitting there and I.

[E]

Have a great on him, do you really think that he would have said we didn't have a first round grade on him?

[D]

No, I don't think he might have volunteered it that they had one. He just wouldn't have said anything. But I look at look because they didn't have a first round grade on. Well, I guess that's why they. I mean think about it. If you take Keon Coleman and you say we didn't have a first round great on but we'll sure as hell take him at the third pick of the second round. That first pick. Yeah, yeah. First pick of the second round. That doesn't do anything. I'm just looking at it to say, I mean obviously we're judging this but the idea of saying they know more.

[B]

You know, then we should never have any comment.

[D]

Yeah. And. And the other part is like the channel shouldn't exist. They pick Kyer. And listen, I'm hopeful like every Bills fan is. I'm hopeful that this kid is dynamic.

[B]

Yeah.

[D]

And it's an element. I will say this. If this works and this is that kid, thank the Lord. They have a different dynamic in that secondary. They have slow safeties and Christian Benford is no burner. They are not a speed team at all. And they can do that now.

[B]

He does seem like a good kid.

[E]

To seems like a great guy.

[D]

I hope he's got an edge. I like a little bit of an edge. Seems like he does. He took three to the house. Like there is a lot to like about this kid as a player played in the SEC against top competition. It's just can he overcome these other things that hold him back? They're betting on that because there was other guys they could have had and they decided not to. I get the Will Johnson thing. That must be like when they get red flag like this, they're not picking them or they say hold off and say not until the third or whatever it is.

[E]

Correct.

[B]

Yeah.

[E]

Cartilage issue. Degenerative, which is going not can't get better. The one person I talked to, my one source kind of described it as a ticking time bomb. It's not a matter of if his knee will fail, it's just a matter of when. So that's. That's that.

[D]

All right. What real quick, your no players prediction positions. What do they do tomorrow or now this would be that we are into Friday.

[E]

Edge, running back.

[B]

Oh, interesting.

[D]

I still have them at D tackle. I still think they're going to pick a tackle. It may not be. It may not be a one technique to play in the middle, but I still think they take a D tackle and I think they could take a safety.

[E]

I. That's my other one.

[D]

Emenue is out there. Imagine that. You talk about the athletic profile changing. That guy is 6, 3, 2, 20 playing safety. But Emmanuel from South Carolina, he's on the board too. Jenna, what do you think? Position wise?

[B]

I could see them doing edge. I could honestly see them doing edge. And interior guy.

[D]

Yeah, like D line, Alfred Collins.

[B]

That and then top four picks. So honestly, I wouldn't be mad if they double dipped it corner. They could add a little insurance. And then wide receiver come in now.

[D]

Beans all in the wide. The speed train. So let's see you pick a wide receiver with speed.

[B]

See, this is what men do though. You wanted them to get a speed speed guy last year.

[D]

Men have a type, Dan. And he went.

[E]

And there's the open.

[B]

I don't know about.

[E]

Wait until the end.

[D]

All right.

[B]

Okay.

[D]

Get home.

[B]

Get home safe.

[D]

Yes. Okay, we'll have you covered. So if you're watching this, get ready. We'll be live on the air when the Bills are picking. Who knows? They got a couple picks in the fourth. Maybe they move back into the third too. We'll see what they do.

[B]

Yeah. All right. Love you guys. Please be sure to, like, comment, subscribe and share plenty more draft coverage for Mike Catalama and Dan Fates in Orchard Park. I'm Jenna Cottrell. Thank you so much. We'll catch you next time here on Buffalo plus, presented by Connors and Fairs.