Dream NFL Draft scenario for Bills would be exactly what fans should want

Bills could land top wide receiver while Patriots miss out on edge rusher

Apr. 4, 2026 at 12:00pm

The Buffalo Bills have a big NFL Draft coming up as they enter a new era with a new head coach and coaching staff. While the team may need to address the defense early, they still need to add to their receiver room. A dream scenario for Bills fans would be the team landing a top wide receiver prospect like Jordyn Tyson or Carnell Tate, while their division rival New England Patriots miss out on a top edge rusher prospect.

Why it matters

The Bills are in a competitive AFC East division and need to continue adding talent to their roster to compete for a Super Bowl. Securing a top wide receiver prospect would give their offense a major boost, while seeing the Patriots miss out on a key defensive need would be a win for Bills fans.

The details

According to a report from Bleacher Report's Alex Ballentine, a dream scenario for the Bills in the NFL Draft would be a 'mid-round run on edge-rushers' that leaves 'few options for the Patriots at the end of the first round.' This would allow the Bills to have their choice of wide receivers not named Tyson or Tate, further strengthening their passing attack. The Patriots are in need of pass rush help, so missing out on a top edge rusher prospect would be a blow to their offseason plans.

  • The 2023 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh from April 27-29.

The players

Brandon Beane

The general manager of the Buffalo Bills, who is still running the team's front office.

Joe Brady

The new head coach of the Buffalo Bills, taking over for the previous coaching staff.

Jordyn Tyson

A top wide receiver prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Carnell Tate

Another top wide receiver prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft.

KC Concepcion

A wide receiver prospect who could be an option for the Bills in the draft.

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What they’re saying

“A mid-round run on edge-rushers leaves few options for the Patriots at the end of the first round. It also leaves the Bills their choice of wide receivers not named Jordyn Tyson and Carnell Tate. The arms race for the division is on.”

— Alex Ballentine, Bleacher Report Writer

What’s next

The 2023 NFL Draft will take place from April 27-29 in Pittsburgh, where the Bills will look to add key pieces to their roster as they aim to compete for a Super Bowl.

The takeaway

The Bills have a chance to land a top wide receiver prospect in the draft, which would be a major boost to their offense. Meanwhile, seeing their division rival Patriots miss out on a needed edge rusher would be an added bonus for Bills fans as the two teams battle for AFC East supremacy.