He had work to do , and he appears to have satisfactorily completed the assignment.

Although it's impossible to accurately grade a NFL Draft class before any of the rookies play a single game, Buffalo Bills' general manager Brandon Beane deserves an A for effort .

Although his method of operation was somewhat unconventional as it involved seven trades, Beane addressed every single perceived Bills' position need — edge rusher, young safety, swing tackle, ILB, CB3, WR — at least once during the weekend.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane speaks at the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

In addition to building depth, Beane and Co. selected players who have both significant collegiate experience and above-average athleticism. Although the Bills didn't get any big names or consensus plug-and-play Week 1 starters, they filled their needs and met their internal objectives.

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