OBL 4/15: How Has Your Opinion Changed On The Bills Draft Needs? Tony Pauline's Big Board

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 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.

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.

Chris Brown and Steve Tasker shared the latest news from One Bills Drive as the players returned to the facility for voluntary workouts. The guys then went around the NFL and asked the listeners on draft night, what would convince you to move down to Round 2 from Buffalo's spot at 26? NFL Draft analyst and co-host of the NFL Stock Exchange podcast Trevor Sikkema joined the show. He shared his thoughts on the defensive line class in this year's draft and the linebacker and EDGE prospects that could fit the Bills. He then shared his thoughts on if Buffalo can move down the draft board and the possible trade partners to move out of the first round.

Steve Tasker congratulated Chris Brown on 20 years of service with the Buffalo Bills. The two then went around the NFL to discuss the latest news and notes. They opened up the fan mailbag to answer the listeners most pressing questions. NFL Films senior producer Greg Cosell joined the show to discuss and analyze the top EDGE prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft. He discussed Texas A&M's Cashius Howell, R Mason Thomas out of Oklahoma, Clemson's T.J. Parker, Derrick Moore from Michigan, Zion Young out of Missouri, UCF's Malachi Lawrence, and Auburn's Keldric Faulk.