NFL draft preview: Time could be right for Bills to add a cornerback early By Jay Skurski News Sports Reporter Apr 16, 2021 Apr 16, 2021 Updated Jul 5, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save This is the 10th in a series previewing each position in the April 29-May 1 NFL draft. Today's installment looks at cornerbacks.kAm%96 qF772=@ q:==D 92G6 ?@E D6=64E65 2 4@C?6C324< :? 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NFL draft preview: Safety may finally be a need This is the 11th in a series previewing each position in the April 29-May 1 NFL draft. Today's installment looks at safeties.
NFL draft preview: Bills set at linebacker; Micah Parsons to Patriots at No. 15? Penn State's Parsons is the consensus top linebacker, an every-down, fast and powerful tackler capable of fitting into any defensive scheme.
NFL draft preview: Bills, rest of NFL have had good luck with first-round cornerbacks Cornerback is the biggest need position for the Bills, and it’s a prime option for them with the 25th overall pick – if a corner they love is …
NFL draft preview: Bills could bolster run defense with mid- or late-round defensive tackle Interior defensive linemen could represent the weakest position group in the 2021 NFL draft.
NFL draft preview: Offensive tackle depth could benefit Bills It’s a great year to be looking for a capable offensive tackle in the NFL draft.
NFL draft preview: Bills’ interior O-line need is low, but position looks strong When it comes to evaluating offensive linemen, NFL teams almost always take a three-dimensional view.
NFL draft preview: Kyle Pitts will be scary matchup for NFL defenses The draft drama for Bills fans at the tight end position will focus on University of Florida star Kyle Pitts.
NFL draft preview: Bills stocked at wide receiver, but great year for depth As many as five receivers could be drafted in the first round and up to 13 in the first two rounds, according to projections by WalterFootball.com.
NFL draft preview: Bills and running back? Let the arguments begin The only way drafting a running back in the first round pays off is if the player turns out to be outstanding – not just good, Mark Gaughan says.
NFL draft preview: Bills don’t need a quarterback, but good year for teams that do This is the first in a series previewing each position in the April 29-May 1 NFL draft. Today’s installment looks at quarterback.
After mostly passing on edge rusher in free agency, will Bills find one in draft? This is the seventh in a series previewing each position in the April 29-May 1 NFL draft. Today’s installment looks at edge rushers.
