White Lorenzo Alexander Jerseys , and that type is called "Process""WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections NewsNotesOpinionAnalysisDiscussionPodcastNFL DraftSalary CapNFL DraftNotesBuffalo Bills NFL Draft CoverageThe Buffalo Bills added a ton of “Process” in the 2019 NFL DraftNew,37commentsThe Bills drafted a certain type, and that type is called “Process” EDTShareTweetShareShareThe Buffalo Bills added a ton of “Process” in the 2019 NFL DraftA lot has been said about Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane’s attempts to establish a winning culture for the Buffalo Bills. Players such as Trent Murphy relating stories about wrestling cattle and discussing “blue-collar mentality” suggest they’re looking for players who want to outwork the competition. Put another way, they seem to be looking for players that lead by example through their relentless pursuit of “better.” Did the Bills stay true to this model during the 2019 NFL Draft? We’ll take a quick look at six of the eight draftees to confirm that: “Yes, of course they stuck with this model.” Ed Oliver made waves when he was named to the first-string defense after just three days in college. Feeling “disrespected” having to work with the second string, Oliver related during an interview “I broke through the line. I tried to smash (running back) Mulbah Car,” Oliver said. “I made him fumble and everything. I tried to end his life. I was like, ‘Man, ya’ll going to get me away from these 2s.’ I tried everything to get with the 1s.” After a debut game where he tallied two sacks, Oliver came away angry and disappointed that he wasn’t dominant enough.Oliver was a semifinalist for the Lott IMPACT trophy, which celebrates the best defender in terms of character and performance. He can also relate to Trent Murphy wrestling with steer calves. Oliver’s father credits his ability to change direction during a play to growing up riding Oreo, their horse known for being stubborn and rearing when he pleased. Cody Ford has a similar makeup. Breaking his leg in just his third game with Oklahoma, Ford expressed disappointment at being unable to show the world how well he played. The injury was more about lost opportunity. While creating a nice resume on the field Lorenzo Alexander Jerseys 2019 , Ford took extra classes to complete a criminal justice degree with a minor in African-American studies in just 3.5 years. What sort of person is Devin Singletary? Just take a look at his statement to confirm he was declaring for the 2019 NFL Draft. Singletary runs through a long list of parties he is grateful to for helping shape who he has become. An emphasis on loyalty and personal growth is prevalent in his words. A walk on at Ole Miss, Dawson Knox made his way up through outworking everyone else. Battling several four-star recruits, Knox came out on top of the tight end depth chart. Knox credits his lack of scholarship (initially) and tough competition for giving him the edge he needed to succeed. When asked about Vosean Joseph, former teammate Jeremiah Moon characterized Joseph as a headhunter.“[He’s] always trying to hit somebody hard,” Moon said. “He’s just made to hit.” Joseph has all too often faced tragedy in his life. With several friends killed, Joseph cites the chaos and violence of his Miami hometown as motivation to be the best he can be to avoid a violent end. JaQuan Johnson practically oozes process. With his team facing a hated rival and down at the half, Johnson delivered a speech to the defensive side of the ball that is widely credited as sparking the comeback victory. Johnson’s speech, which you can read many details of here, focused on loyalty to each other and the team playing to “our standard.” Where would Brian Burns fit in Buffalo?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections NewsNotesOpinionAnalysisDiscussionPodcastNFL DraftSalary CapNFL DraftAnalysisScouting ReportsBrian Burns would be a situational pass rusher to begin Buffalo Bills’ careerNew,41commentsWhere would Brian Burns fit in Buffalo?EDTShareTweetShareShareBrian Burns would be a situational pass rusher to begin Buffalo Bills’ careerLooking at the Buffalo Bills’ roster, defensive end might not scream out as a need. When you dive in to the contracts and numbers, it becomes clear that a defensive end is definitely in the mix for round one of the 2019 NFL Draft. Jerry Hughes is entering the final year of his deal. Shaq Lawson is likely entering the final year of his deal. Trent Murphy was not good at generating pressure a year ago and struggled coming back from injury. Eddie Yarbrough was benched in favor of undrafted rookie Mike Love down the stretch. A top-end pass rusher could really help out.Enter Brian Burns, the Florida State defensive end. He has the ability to generate pressure and can get to the quarterback. Team fitBy all accounts White Ramon Humber Jerseys , Burns does not take a play off, something that head coach Sean McDermott is consistently looking for. Another thing that stands out is his football IQ. He has the smarts to be successful in the NFL. If he had just those two things, the Bills would be interested but he has the physical tools to back them up.Burns would slot in as a pure pass rush specialist for Buffalo in his first season. With three other capable defensive ends on the roster, they wouldn’t add a ton to his plate in the first year on the field. Off the field, they will be adding to his plate plenty. At 249 pounds he’d be the second-tallest defensive end on the roster but the lightest by at least five pounds. His playing weight at Florida State was closer to 235. The biggest question mark for Burns is whether his body can support adding additional weight in order to become a true three-down defender. Since coming to Buffalo, McDermott has added Trent Murphy (6’6”, 260 lbs) as the largest new piece of the defensive end puzzle. Eddie Yarbrough (6’3”, 259 lbs) and Mike Love (6’3”, 255 lbs) were limited investments as minimum signings but all three have larger mass than Burns. A lot of rookies need to add muscle mass after the pre-draft process and Burns will be no exception.Carolina only drafted two defensive ends while Sean McDermott was defensive coordinator: Kony Ealy in 2014 and Frank Alexander in 2012. Ealy measured 6’4”, 273 pounds at the Combine and Alexander was 6’4”, 270.Player comparisonThe player most Bills fans think when they see “undersized defensive end prospect” is Aaron Maybin. Maybin was 6’4” and 249 lbs at the Combine, so the body type comparisons are accurate. The best-case scenario for someone of Burns’s body type is probably Danielle Hunter of the Minnesota Vikings. At the 2015 Combine, Hunter measured 6’5” Ramon Humber Jerseys 2019 , 252 lbs. They are within a half-inch in arm length.Hunter went to the Pro Bowl in 2018 after beginning his career as a situational pass rusher. After six sacks in his first season, he had 12.5, 7, and 14.5 in his subsequent seasons. He played 36% of the team’s snaps in his rookie year but was up to a whopping 84% in 2018. That’s an insanely high number for a defensive lineman. Sample play: TEX stunt(By Dan Lavoie) This defensive line call takes advantage of Burns’s strong suit: His awesome change-of-direction and burst. The nose tackle slams into the offensive guard and slants toward the offensive tackle. This occupies those blockers, and creates room for the defensive end (Burns), who runs across from behind his teammate. Burns will arrive in a vacated gap, with only an unprepared center to beat before he can rush through to the quarterback. With his athleticism, that’s an easy win.With the body type comparisons to McDermott defensive ends, I think Burns is unlikely to be Buffalo’s pick at number nine, despite his high motor and pass-rushing speed and skills. If they trade down into the bottom half of the first round, he could be on their board—but he just doesn’t seem to fit the bill.