1 - GMFB sees "superstar" coming to Buffalo
The Good Morning Football want the Bills to sign the top pass-catcher on the free agent market. Kyle Brandt wants to see Buffalo take Dallas' top target for the second straight year and sign Amari Cooper to pair with Josh Allen and take the Bills to the next level.
"There was a sense last year in the middle of the season, as the Bills were surging, that at the trade deadline, they might make that killer move to get [them] over the top, a beat New England move," Brandt said. "They didn't make it. I want Amari Cooper in Buffalo. I want him bad. You know a little bit about his personality, it's a little unique. The market's a little unique. He's not the guy who needs the bright lights, necessarily.
"He and Josh Allen running bombs up and down the field. This is the empire move, as Heisenberg would say. This is the 'The Patriots are washed up move. The Jets aren't going to be the thing, this is our division move.' I would love to see a big, bold, dynamic splash by Buffalo, who doesn't always make a lot. They do have the money. They have John Brown, they have Josh Allen, they have a running back, they have everything. I want a superstar, and I think No. 19 in Buffalo would be awesome."
Cooper caught 79 balls for 1,189 yards and eight touchdowns in Dallas last year. Only 24, Cooper is a four-time Pro Bowler and the Bills have the cap space necessary to sign him.
2 - Bills add LSU product in latest B/R mock
There's a handful of players from LSU with first-round talent in the 2020 NFL draft starting with presumed No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow. Skill position players like WR Justin Jefferson, CB Kristian Fulton and DE K'Lavon Chaisson have all been mocked toward the top of the draft as well.
In Matt Miller's most recent mock draft for Bleacher Report, the Bills opt for Jefferson after his impressive performance at the combine.
The Pick: WR Justin Jefferson, LSU
After running a 4.43 40 in Indianapolis, any talk of Justin Jefferson falling in the draft is officially over.
The LSU star receiver was already billed as one of the best route-runners in the class, but after showing home run speed, it's easy to see teams lining up to fall in love with him. The Buffalo Bills, a team with a desperate need for a game-changer at wide receiver, should be first in that line.
Jefferson doesn't have the elite size some would like to see Buffalo add, but his routes and agility are a quarterback's best friend. With big-play potential after the catch and the speed to stretch the field, Jefferson is what quarterback Josh Allen needs.
Miller's mock has Jerry Jeudy, CeeDee Lamb and Henry Ruggs III selected prior to Jefferson at 22.
Miller also adds the second and third rounds to his mock where the Bills gram Lenoir-Rhyne safety Kyle Dugger at pick 54 and Boise State edge rusher Curtis Weaver at pick 86.
Scroll through to view photos of some of the top prospects at the NFL Scouting Combine that some draft analysts have projected the Bills to take in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Tee Higgins | WR | Clemson | 6'4" 200lbs
Higgins is a big-bodied receiver out of Clemson that many analysts think would be a nice fit with John Brown and Cole Beasley at WR, and give Josh Allen a larger target than his other receivers.
Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins speaks to the media during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | 6'0" 183lbs
Ruggs III is one of the fastest players in football, and had the best 40-yard dash time of any player at the combine so far with a 4.27.
Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III speaks to the media during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | 6'0" 183lbs
Ruggs III is one of the fastest players in football, and had the best 40-yard dash time of any player at the combine so far with a 4.27.
Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III poses for a portrait during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)
Henry Ruggs III | WR | Alabama | 6'0" 183lbs
Ruggs III is one of the fastest players in football, and had the best 40-yard dash time of any player at the combine so far with a 4.27.
Alabama wide receiver Henry Ruggs III runs the 40-yard dash during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
D'Andre Swift | RB | Georgia | 5'9" 215lbs
Swift was one of the best running backs in college football, and can truly do it all out of the backfield. Some analysts think a pairing with Devin Singletary would take the offense to another level.
Georgia running back D'Andre Swift speaks to the media during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
D'Andre Swift | RB | Georgia | 5'9" 215lbs
Swift was one of the best running backs in college football, and can truly do it all out of the backfield. Some analysts think a pairing with Devin Singletary would take the offense to another level.
Georgia running back D'Andre Swift poses for a portrait during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)
D'Andre Swift | RB | Georgia | 5'9" 215lbs
Swift was one of the best running backs in college football, and can truly do it all out of the backfield. Some analysts think a pairing with Devin Singletary would take the offense to another level.
Georgia running back D'Andre Swift runs a drill during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Laviska Shenault Jr. | WR | Colorado | 6'2" 220lbs
One of the more physical receivers in the draft, some think that his combination of run after the catch ability and route running skill would make him a great fit in Buffalo's offense.
Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. speaks to the media during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Laviska Shenault Jr. | WR | Colorado | 6'2" 220lbs
One of the more physical receivers in the draft, some think that his combination of run after the catch ability and route running skill would make him a great fit in Buffalo's offense.
Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. behind the scenes during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Laviska Shenault Jr. | WR | Colorado | 6'2" 220lbs
One of the more physical receivers in the draft, some think that his combination of run after the catch ability and route running skill would make him a great fit in Buffalo's offense.
Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Denzel Mims | WR | Baylor | 6'3" 215lbs
Another bigger receiver, analysts think Mims would give the Bills offense another type of player for defenses to have to match up with. Mims is regarded as a well-rounded WR.
Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims speaks to the media during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Denzel Mims | WR | Baylor | 6'3" 215lbs
Another bigger receiver, analysts think Mims would give the Bills offense another type of player for defenses to have to match up with. Mims is regarded as a well-rounded WR.
Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims runs the 40-yard dash during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Denzel Mims | WR | Baylor | 6'3" 215lbs
Another bigger receiver, analysts think Mims would give the Bills offense another type of player for defenses to have to match up with. Mims is regarded as a well-rounded WR.
Baylor wide receiver Denzel Mims runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Justin Jefferson | WR | LSU | 6'3" 192lbs
With a large frame and great athleticism, some analysts think Jefferson would be a great addition to the Bills offense and provide Josh Allen with a lethal red zone target.
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson speaks to the media during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Justin Jefferson | WR | LSU | 6'3" 192lbs
With a large frame and great athleticism, some analysts think Jefferson would be a great addition to the Bills offense and provide Josh Allen with a lethal red zone target.
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs the 40-yard dash during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg/NFL)
Justin Jefferson | WR | LSU | 6'3" 192lbs
With a large frame and great athleticism, some analysts think Jefferson would be a great addition to the Bills offense and provide Josh Allen with a lethal red zone target.
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson runs a drill during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Justin Jefferson | WR | LSU | 6'3" 192lbs
With a large frame and great athleticism, some analysts think Jefferson would be a great addition to the Bills offense and provide Josh Allen with a lethal red zone target.
LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson catches the ball during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020, in Indianapolis. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
A.J. Epenesa | DE | Iowa | 6'5" 277lbs
A productive pass rusher in the Big Ten, Epenesa is regarded as a very "pro-ready" prospect, which means he might be able to step in on a great Bills defense and contribute right away.
Iowa defensive lineman A. J. Epenesa speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
A.J. Epenesa | DE | Iowa | 6'5" 277lbs
A productive pass rusher in the Big Ten, Epenesa is regarded as a very "pro-ready" prospect, which means he might be able to step in on a great Bills defense and contribute right away.
Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa runs a drill during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
Kristian Fulton | CB | LSU | 5'10" 199lbs
Might the Bills look for a young CB prospect for Tre'Davious White to mentor early in the draft? Some analysts think so, and think another LSU CB would be the perfect fit. Fulton is extremely rangy and has great awareness on the field, much like Tre'Davious White.
LSU defensive back Kristian Fulton speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Kristian Fulton | CB | LSU | 5'10" 199lbs
Might the Bills look for a young CB prospect for Tre'Davious White to mentor early in the draft? Some analysts think so, and think another LSU CB would be the perfect fit. Fulton is extremely rangy and has great awareness on the field, much like Tre'Davious White.
LSU cornerback Kristian Fulton runs a drill during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Sunday, Mar. 1, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Logan Bowles/NFL)
Yetur Gross-Matos | DE | Penn State | 6'5" 262lbs
With a large frame and crazy athleticism, Gross-Matos might be a good candidate to add some depth at defensive end for the Bills this offseason.
Penn State defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos listens to a question during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Yetur Gross-Matos | DE | Penn State | 6'5" 262lbs
With a large frame and crazy athleticism, Gross-Matos might be a good candidate to add some depth at defensive end for the Bills this offseason.
Penn St. defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos runs a drill during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Aaron Doster/NFL)
K'Lavon Chaisson | LB | LSU | 6'4" 238lbs
An extremely versatile defender, Chaisson could step in and fill the role that Lorenzo Alexander did last year as a rookie.
LSU linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
K'Lavon Chaisson | LB | LSU | 6'4" 238lbs
An extremely versatile defender, Chaisson could step in and fill the role that Lorenzo Alexander did last year as a rookie.
LSU linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson poses for a portrait during the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, Friday, Feb. 28, 2020 in Indianapolis. (Todd Rosenberg/NFL)
3 - Former Bill Jeremiah Sirles announces retirement, praises Bills
Former Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday. The 28-year-old finished his career as a member of the Bills and last played in 2018 when he appeared in 12 games, starting five at multiple positions.
In his retirement not Sirles felt "blessed" to be "on the ground floor of a rebuild for a rising star team in the Bills."
Sirles cited multiple ankle injuries as reason for his retirement. He was placed on the PUP list in 2019, eventually reaching an injury settlement with the Bills during training camp.
