OBL 4/13: Will The Bills Change Their Draft Philosophy? Kevin Seifert On AI Use In Evaluation Process

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker started today's show by recapping their weekends and then went around the NFL to share all the latest news as we approach the 2026 NFL Draft. They asked the listeners do you expect a change in philosophy with the Bills draft process this year? ESPN NFL and Vikings reporter Kevin Seifert joined the show. He talked about how NFL teams are slowly integrating artificial intelligence to evaluate prospects and make draft-day decisions. Finally, he discussed the possibility of replacement officials for the upcoming season and the latest with the Vikings.

Maddy Glab and Steve Tasker discussed the latest news and notes from around the NFL, including the latest buzz ahead of next week's NFL Draft. They opened up this week's Friday Fan Mailbag to answer the listeners most pressing questions. NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell joined the show to break down and assess the top defensive tackle prospects and which players may be a fit for the Bills. He discussed Gracen Halton out of Oklahoma, Georgia's Christen Miller, Lee Hunter from Texas Tech, Kayden McDonald out of Ohio State, Caleb Banks from Florida, Missouri's Chris McClellan, Peter Woods from Clemson and Landon Robinson out of Navy.

Maddy Glab and Steve Tasker discussed the latest news and notes from around the NFL and shared their excitement for the upcoming Sabres playoff run. They asked the listeners to give one bold move they could see the Bills making next week. Maddy Glab shared her latest Mock Draft Watch to see who the analysts have the Bills selecting in round 1. They discussed four players that might be a fit for Buffalo at 26th overall, Edge Malachi Lawrence out of UCF, Illinois Edge Gabe Jacas, CB Avieon Terrell from Clemson, and interior offensive lineman Chase Bisontis out of Texas A&M. NFL.com draft analyst Chad Reuter laid out his five-round mock draft, discussed how he sees the Bills filling roster needs, and how the DJ Moore trade might affect Buffalo's plans at pick No. 26. He then talked about what type of talent will be available in the later rounds.

Maddy Glab and Steve Tasker shared their thoughts on the direction the Bills should go in the NFL Draft and shared the latest news and notes from around the NFL. They asked the listeners over this offseason, how has your opinion changed about what the Bills should do in the draft? Essential Sports NFL Draft analyst Tony Pauline joined the show. He talked about his final preparation ahead of next week's first round, how things might have changed with the top prospects, and what he's hearing about teams looking to move around the draft board. He went on to discuss his big board, the top cornerback prospects, and the possible run he could see at various position groups. He then addressed his latest mock draft and what he sees as the biggest needs for the Bills.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker discussed the latest news and notes from One Bills Drive and around the NFL, including the recent breadcrumbs about the 2026 NFL schedule release. They asked the listeners where would you reinforce the Bills? The Athletic NFL Draft analyst Dane Brugler joined the show. He dissected his 2026 NFL Draft Guide called 'The Beast' where he laid out over 400 prospect profiles, 2,700 rankings, and 45,000 verified measurements. He went on to discuss the premium position groups, where the value may land, specifically at receiver and edge rushers and his favorite prospects in this year's class. Finally, he discussed why Washington WR Denzel Boston might be a fit for Buffalo and why he expects pass rushers to fly off the draft board in the first few rounds.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest league news and opened up the Friday Fan Mailbag to answer your questions. NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell analyzed the top linebacker prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft including Anthony Hill Jr. from Texas, CJ Allen from Georgia, Jacob Rodriguez from Texas Tech, Pitt's Kyle Louis, Jimmy Rolder of Michigan, Missouri's Josiah Trotter and TCU's Kaleb Elarms-Orr.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest news from around the NFL. With the draft just two weeks away, they asked the listeners to give their 2 favorite draft prospects that have been mocked to the Bills? Team reporter Maddy Glab broke down her latest Mock Draft Watch where she tallied draft analysts' top pick for the Bills with their first round selection. They looked at the top positions that were targeted, including wide receiver, linebacker, Edge, and safety. The two then discussed the top 3 players that might be a fit for Buffalo at 26th overall, WR Jordyn Tyson out of Arizona State, EDGE Cashius Howell from Texas A&M, and Ohio State DT Kayden McDonald.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker updated the latest news and notes from around the NFL. They asked the listeners if the Bills draft a WR, what strength MUST he have? The Athletic senior NFL writer Ted Nguyen joined the show. He discussed his NFL Draft WR rankings where he broke them down by position type, Z/flankers, slot receivers and X receivers and ordered them where they actually play. He went on to talk about the safety and DB class in the draft and the Bills acquisition of WR DJ Moore.