Let's Talk Ball: Bills best/worst draft scenarios
What is the dream scenario for the Bills with their top picks this weekend? Buffalo Kickoff Live co-hosts Thad Brown and Carl Jones lay out what they think Brandon Beane is hoping for with rounds one and two. Spoiler alert: it involves lots of help on defense.
But what if disaster strikes? What if everything goes wrong? Thad and Carl will explain why that scenario might not be as bad as it sounds. Especially in round one. Plus, they explain where the Bills may surprise and what the chances are of a trade.
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