Bills get brutal NFL Draft grade as questions surround GM's strategy

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We are at the stage of the NFL offseason when fans and media are assessing teams' draft hauls, and when it comes to the Buffalo Bills, the franchise did some good business.

We have seen some grades that are glowing in what general manager Brandon Beane did. But others aren't as good.

Of course, it is all subjective as no one really knows the plan from inside the building, but that hasn't stopped some from giving their thoughts.

And for Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame, he's given Buffalo a D+ for its draft haul.

"This ranking isn’t just about the players Buffalo selected. It’s about the strategy of general manager Brandon Beane and how the pieces fit," Verderame wrote.

"Perhaps Buffalo’s most inspired pick was UConn receiver Skyler Bell, who had a 1,000-yard season in 2025. However, he plays in the slot, which is occupied by Khalil Shakir. The Bills have a litany of intriguing talents with odd fits. "

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