Following the Stefon Diggs trade, Bills eye “playmaker” WR as ideal addition to team.
During the first round, an analyst specializing in NFL drafts predicted that the Kansas City Chiefs will engage in a trade to secure Keon Coleman, Florida State’s wide receiver.
In the wake of losing their star players Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis this offseason, The Buffalo Bills require assistance in bolstering their wide receiver position. However, acquiring one of the elite prospects necessitates a significant leap up on the NFL Draft board.
According to analyst Ryan Fowler, the Bills have a chance of enhancing their wide receiving team by selecting an “ideal” addition with their current No. 28 overall pick instead of potentially trading it. Florida State receiver Keon Coleman has been identified as the best fit for Buffalo among all other options proposed in Bleacher Report’s list covering every NFL team.
Fowler stated that Buffalo’s offense for 2024 and beyond heavily relies on GM Brandon Beane to acquire a new playmaker, given the departure of Stefon Diggs (Houston Texans) and Gabe Davis (Jacksonville Jaguars).
On Day 1, the latter half appears favorable for drafting second-tier wide receivers and Coleman should be at the top of Bills’ list.
Keon Coleman was described as “impressively physical”.
Although Coleman’s 40-yard dash time of 4.61 is not overly impressive, Fowler observed that it may deter certain teams; nevertheless, he emphasized that revisiting game footage from his tenure at Florida State would present a more accurate depiction.
Fowler stated that scouts will never forget about the time when teams began placing more importance on GPS tracking data for speed during games. He also mentioned how Coleman, a remarkable pass receiver with an unsurpassable potential among other wideouts in his league, has caught their attention.
According to Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus, Coleman is considered a risky prospect due to his combination of strengths and weaknesses. However, he also has the potential to make a considerable impact in the NFL.
In the end, Coleman’s potential is uncertain due to certain flaws and imperfections in his profile. Nevertheless, upon viewing his tape it becomes clear that he possesses a number of positive attributes.
Coleman has garnered attention from the Bills, having engaged in discussions with team executives back in March. Following this encounter, the receiver hailing from Florida State expressed admiration for quarterback Josh Allen when speaking to reporters.
Coleman said that Allen likely holds the most powerful arm in the league and expressed his desire for someone to challenge it so he could hurl it as far as feasible, with Coleman then coming forward to retrieve it.
The bills have the potential to become bold.
Fowler anticipates the Bills will remain stationary as they near the conclusion of the first round; however, some speculate a more extravagant decision. Rob Maaddi from The Associated Press presented his projections on April 16th and predicted that Buffalo would leap to number four in a trade with the Arizona Cardinals for skilled receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
According to Maaddi, Harrison has been regarded as one of the most exceptional college receivers in recent times and is capable of replacing Diggs.
According to Maaddi, Harrison – who happens to be the son of Hall of Fame receiver Marvin Harrison – outperformed all other receivers on the field last season. Although his decision not to participate in offseason workouts has caused some decline in interest, his game footage speaks for itself. Given that the Bills are eager to win a Super Bowl and have lost their top wideout after trading Stefon Diggs, they require a new No. 1 option.”
