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Yahoo
12-05-2025
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Power rankings: Bills in NFL.com's top-five teams
Following the 2025 NFL draft, the Buffalo Bills remained a top-five team in the eyes of The league's website released their latest power rankings following the draft and Buffalo stood pat. They remain at No. 4 overall as the Bills did entering the draft. Advertisement The Bills went heavy on defense early at the event, addressing needs in the trenches and secondary starting with cornerback Max Hairston at No. 30 overall in Round 1. Defensive linemen TJ Sanders and Landon Jackson followed in the second and third rounds. In poll, the reigning Super Bowl champs in the Philadelphia Eagles stayed at the top position. They are followed by the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs, respectively. full breakdown on the Bills in the outlet's latest power rankings can be found below: I can't gripe too much with anything the Bills did in the draft, even if a few loose ends remain. The only reason I didn't mock CB Maxwell Hairston to Buffalo was because of his so-so tackling; everything else about him made sense to me there. I thought the trade up for DT T.J. Sanders was a wee bit pricey; he was a prospect who left me wanting a little bit more when I watched, but I understand the purpose of the move. The overall focus on defense was obvious and needed. Edge rusher Landon Jackson was one of my favorite picks of theirs and a perfect fit. The Bills only took one wide receiver -- Kaden Prather in Round 7 -- so that could be a spot they look to upgrade through the veteran ranks. Their work isn't done, but there's no reason to think the Bills shouldn't enter training camp as one of the Super Bowl favorites, even with a wait-and-see approach for the defense. This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: Power rankings: Buffalo Bills in top-five teams
USA Today
12-05-2025
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- USA Today
Power rankings: Bills in NFL.com's top-five teams
Power rankings: Bills in top-five teams Following the 2025 NFL draft, the Buffalo Bills remained a top-five team in the eyes of The league's website released their latest power rankings following the draft and Buffalo stood pat. They remain at No. 4 overall as the Bills did entering the draft. The Bills went heavy on defense early at the event, addressing needs in the trenches and secondary starting with cornerback Max Hairston at No. 30 overall in Round 1. Defensive linemen TJ Sanders and Landon Jackson followed in the second and third rounds. In poll, the reigning Super Bowl champs in the Philadelphia Eagles stayed at the top position. They are followed by the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs, respectively. full breakdown on the Bills in the outlet's latest power rankings can be found below:
Yahoo
11-05-2025
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Bills Poised For Major Moves Paying Off In NFL Playoffs
It was clear that defense would be the priority for the Buffalo Bills this offseason, with Josh Allen and the offense set. The offseason has seen Joey Bosa, Michael Hoecht, and Larry Ogunjobi come in, along with a haul of draftees, which saw Buffalo go defense with its first five selections. Advertisement Corner Maxwell Hairston, two defensive tackles in T.J. Sanders and Deone Walker, edge rusher Landon Jackson, and defensive back Jordan Hancock all come looking to add some fire to Sean McDermott's defense. And for ESPN, they think the Bills' defensive mindset was made with a clear thought of playoff football. "With the first five picks on defense, the Bills clearly wanted to improve up front and become more athletic on the back end," ESPN writes. "Last year's defense feasted on other team's mistakes, leading the league with 24 turnovers, but that's probably not sustainable every season. Going heavy on that side of the ball -- opting for defensive line on three of the first four picks -- should help Buffalo get a few more stops per week, which will pay off in January." Feb 27, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky defensive back Max Hairston (DB10) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images Having had trouble getting off the field on third down in the playoffs, the Bills will now have three decent additions in Ogunjobi, Bosa, and Hoecht to combine with Greg Rousseau and A.J. Epenesa to go quarterback hunting. Advertisement With the Bills again expected to be at the pointy end of the conversation when it comes to winning the Super Bowl, having a defense that can get off the field will be crucial. And it's clear each move this offseason has been made with that thought in mind. The playoffs are where the Bills want to play their best football, and with the free agency additions and draftees, the hope is that this defense will enter the playoffs with the weaponry needed to go all the way. Related: Bills Rival Wants to 'Get Josh Allen' Related: Bills Top Rookie Offers Good News Scouting Report in Camp
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Highlights of Buffalo Bills' 2025 rookie minicamp
The first-year Buffalo Bills have officially hit the field. The team is holding 2025 rookie minicamp this weekend and we got our first look at the entire NFL draft class for the team including first-round pick Max Hairston. Advertisement Veterans were not in the fold just yet so no quarterback Josh Allen and others. But the new guys are getting their feet wet in the NFL for the first time. Highlights from rookie minicamp shared to social media can be found below: Bills rookie minicamp Bills rookie minicamp Bills rookie minicamp Bills rookie minicamp Bills rookie minicamp Bills rookie minicamp Bills rookie minicamp Bills rookie minicamp This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: Highlights of Bills' 2025 rookie minicamp
USA Today
05-05-2025
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- USA Today
One thing to know about each Bills 2025 NFL draft pick
One thing to know about each Bills 2025 NFL draft pick The Buffalo Bills added nine players to their roster at the 2025 NFL draft, with six coming on defense and three on offense. They went into the draft with ten picks, and traded up a couple of times to get their guys. They addressed multiple positions of need (defensive line and cornerback) and added quality depth and competition. The Bills are hoping this is the draft class that helps take them to the promise land. Here is something to know about each of the Bills' draft picks: CB Max Hairston (Round 1, pick 30) Max Hairston led the SEC in interceptions in 2023 with five, which was tied for sixth in the entire FBS. He recorded the fastest 40-time at the combine (4.29 seconds). DT T.J. Sanders (Round 2, pick 41) T.J. Sanders recorded back-to-back years of at least five sacks and 30 tackles from the defensive tackle position. DE Landon Jackson (Round 3, pick 72) Landon Jackson started 12 games in each of his final two years at Arkansas, a first-team All-SEC selection in 2023 and second-team in 2024. DT Deone Walker (Round 4, pick 109) Deone Walker, at 6'7" and 331 pounds, was a second-team All-SEC selection in 2023, recording 7.5 sacks and leading the team with 12.5 TFLs. CB Jordan Hancock (Round 5, pick 170) Jordan Hancock started 14 games for the national champion Ohio State Buckeyes in 2024, recording 48 tackles, one interception, and eight passes defensed. TE Jackson Hawes (Round 5, pick 173) Jackson Hawes was a two-time second-team All-Ivy League selection before transferring to Georgia Tech for his final season. CB Dorian Strong (Round 6, pick 177) Dorian Strong started 25 games for Virginia Tech over the last two seasons, recording five interceptions and 14 PBUs. He was a third-team All-ACC selection in 2023 and an honorable mention in 2024. OT Chase Lundt (Round 6, pick 206) Chase Lundt allowed zero sacks across 449 pass-block snaps in 2024, according to Pro Football Focus. PFF gave him an 86.7 offensive grade last year. WR Kaden Prather (Round 7, pick 240) Kaden Prather has put up at least 500 receiving yards in each of the last three years, recording 501 yards in 2022 with West Virginia before transferring to Maryland where he had 666 yards (2023) and 624 yards (2024).
