Buffalo Bills’ 7-Round Mock Draft: 3 ways Brandon Beane can retool for 2024 

Despite coming close to success in previous seasons, General Manager Brandon Beane faces a challenging task in leading the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl next year. The team has repeatedly fallen short to the dominant Kansas City Chiefs in recent years.

Despite reaching the final stages, they face the challenge of selecting lower in the draft and finding the right players to overcome the last obstacle.

Here are three mock drafts, each demonstrating a unique approach that the Buffalo Bills can take.

Buffalo Bills’ First Round Mock Draft

In the initial strategy, Brandon Beane may opt for a conservative approach and stick with his current picks rather than seeking out potential trade opportunities. This offers him a sense of security in building for the future.

The Bills address their primary need for a wide receiver by selecting Troy Franklin in the first round to complement Josh Allen’s offense. This is crucial after losing Gabe Davis and they continue to strengthen their receiving options by selecting Cole Bishop in the next round to fill the gap left by Jordan Poyer’s departure at safety.

In the following rounds, they continue to prioritize selecting pass rushers due to the injuries they suffered in the playoffs and the lack of depth in that position that was revealed. Additionally, they choose multiple wide receivers to enhance Josh Allen’s chances of success.

Buffalo Bills’ Updated Mock Draft

One possible approach for Brandon Beane would be to execute conservative trades in order to secure additional picks for this year’s draft. This would allow them to have a total of 12 picks in the 2024 NFL draft.

The team once again selects Troy Franklin as their first pick, but then prioritizes their defense by acquiring edge rusher Adisa Isaac. They also add Chau Smith-Wade to provide depth to their secondary. Additionally, they draft a defensive tackle before selecting another edge player, demonstrating their commitment to strengthening their defense.

With the addition of Devin Culp from Washington, the Bills have strengthened their tight end position, providing quarterback Josh Allen with more options to diversify their offensive strategy. In the later rounds of the draft, the team will focus on addressing the safety position with multiple potential prospects. Furthermore, the Bills will also bolster their first round picks with a wide receiver and an edge rusher, solidifying their selections for the 2024 NFL draft.

Updated Buffalo Bills Mock Draft for the 2021 NFL Draft

In addition to acquiring players in this year’s draft, Brandon Beane may opt for a more aggressive approach in his trades to also acquire picks in future NFL drafts. The Bills are confident in the depth of the wide receiver class and may choose to trade their first-round pick for multiple selections in later rounds.

Their first pick in the draft was Adisa Isaac, who fits their pass-rushing needs. They later selected Xavier Legette as their first wide receiver, filling their need in that position.

Following that, they select a few safeties to secure depth in that position before ultimately deciding on a defensive tackle and a running back. In their subsequent picks, they choose to bolster the positions they have already addressed by selecting a tight end and a center.

This approach guarantees that they have inexperienced players to fill every position, creating a formidable roster if all of the prospects excel.