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The Buffalo Bills may experience a defensive exodus in free agency this offseason, but no weakness has drawn the attention of the fanbase like the Gabe Davis-sized hole on the boundary.
Davis’ probable departure and rumors surrounding star receiver Stefon Diggs have made the receiver position a point of emphasis this offseason. Picking 28th overall, the board will likely fall favorably for a second-tier receiver to land in Buffalo.
Few, if any, have been mocked to the Bills as frequently as LSU receiver Brian Thomas Jr. The mass speculation may be on to something, as the team met with him at the NFL Scouting Combine. Meetings aren’t necessarily a strong indicator of interest, especially this early in the process, but it’s no surprise Buffalo is collecting information on a potential target.
During his media availability, Thomas spoke about the meeting and what he would bring to the Buffalo offense.
“I did have a meeting with the Bills … I feel like I would be a great teammate to the team, a great leader in the wide receiver room, just being able to be me, just being able to be a playmaker,” Thomas said. “So I would say I would bring all those intangibles to a team.”
Thomas is similar to Davis in the role he would play – the primary deep threat on the boundary – but separates himself with his athleticism. He’s a more fluid athlete than Davis, and while the LSU product is more explosive vertically, his ability to win underneath with more consistency is a significant point in his favor.
