The Buffalo Bills face a dilemma in the 2024 NFL Draft, needing a wide receiver in the first round after trading Stefon Diggs. General Manager Brandon Beane must stay away from potential wideouts.
The Bills likely took a WR in Round 1, but current Buffalo WRs like Samuel, Hollins, Shakir, Hamler, Isabella, Shorter, Shavers, and Thompson lack confidence in Josh Allen.
The Bills should avoid WR Brian Thomas Jr. and LSU’s Beane in the 2024 NFL Draft due to the strong receiver class and the need for a wideout.
Thomas, a talented receiver, receives less attention due to his position opposite Malik Nabers at LSU, but if he were a different school pundit, he would receive more attention.
NFL scouts are discussing Thomas, who will be behind Nabers, Harrison Jr., and Odunze. Beane should avoid him and hand Goodell a card with Thomas’ name if he slips to No. 28.
The Bills need to bring in as many pieces as possible in this draft, and trading away assets for a player like Brian Thomas Jr. when others like Oregon’s Troy Franklin, Florida State’s Keon Coleman, or Texas’ Adonai Mitchell are available at 28.
Brian Thomas Jr., Troy Franklin, Keon Coleman, and Adonai Mitchell are 6 feet or over with the skills to be WR1s in the NFL. Texas wideout Xavier Worthy, at 5-foot-11, 165 pounds, is a deep ball specialist, which the Bills must avoid in the 2024 draft.
Worthy, a speedster, may be tempting for Josh Allen, but he lacks the ability to succeed at all three levels, making him a mistake for the Bills.
