When examining the Buffalo Bills current situation at defensive end - despite the investments - there are short- and long-term concerns that need to be address and the 2023 NFL Draft provides many options for general manager Brandon Beane to consider. On today's episode, Joe Marino reflects on the needs and offers his Bills-specific rankings for edge rushers in the 2023 NFL Draft.

The Buffalo Bills agreed to a contract extension with a familiar face in linebacker AJ Klein who is now added to the mix of potential replacements for Tremaine Edmunds at middle linebacker. Does his return change anything in terms of how the Buffalo Bills will address the position in the 2023 NFL Draft? On today's episode, Joe Marino dives into the dynamics of the situation before tackling a host of Herd Mentality items.

The Buffalo Bills could look to the 2023 NFL Draft for an upgrade to the tight end position to provide a complement to Dawson Knox and evolve the offense. But does it make sense? If so, who should they target? On today's episode, Joe Marino takes a thorough look at the current situation at tight end and how things could evolve with another option added to the mix.

The 2023 NFL Draft is fast approaching and it's a critical opportunity for general manager Brandon Beane to find more talent at wide receiver for quarterback Josh Allen. On today's episode, Joe Marino evaluates the current situation for the Buffalo Bills at wide receiver and offers his rankings for the 2023 NFL Draft. Who should the Bills target and when?

The Buffalo Bills hold the No. 27 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft which could present a logical opportunity to move out of that spot. But should it be a trade up or down the order? Should they stick and pick? On today's episode, Joe Marino dives into those options in addition to a host of Herd Mentality items which include prospects, draft intentions, safety depth and more!

The 2023 NFL Draft is fast approaching for Buffalo Bills general manager and a critical opportunity for him to add talent around Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs and Von Miller. With that said, it's also a fun opportunity to reflect and the historical drafting success of the franchise. On today's episode, Joe Marino offers his pick for best all-time selection in every round in addition to three runners up. Enjoy this stroll down memory lane as we reflect and the best draft picks in franchise history.

With Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis entering a contract year, it's important to consider what he's proven and what his skill set is to determine if the team should move forward with him as Josh Allen's WR2 opposite of Stefon Diggs. On today's episode, Joe Marino considers all of the dynamics of Gabriel Davis including what he's proven to this point, what the film says and what a contract extension could look like.

With the 2023 NFL Draft fast approaching, it's time to assess the Buffalo Bills need at defensive tackle and determine which early round options make sense. On today's episode, Joe Marino offers his defensive tackle rankings for the Buffalo Bills in the 2023 NFL Draft after analyzing the return of Shaq Lawson. Where do we rank the likes of Bryan Bresee, Mazi Smith, Keanu Benton and Calijah Kancey? Today's podcast covers them all and more!

With the 2023 NFL Draft fast approaching, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane's success cannot be tied to a single outcome. On today's episode, Joe Marino explains what that means in addition to a host of Herd Mentality items which also include evaluating prospects, wby Stefon Diggs fell to the 5th round, player development, Ed Oliver trade ideas, ideas for offensive tackle, Ken Dorsey's lack of creativity, three safety sets and more!

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver is entering his contract year which has made him the center of key conversations this offseason. Should the Bills trade him? What does a contract extension look like? What has he proven to this point? What does his skill set offer and how will it age? On today's episode, Joe Marino breaks down all of the dynamics surrounding the Buffalo Bills former top-10 NFL Draft pick.

The Buffalo Bills should have the opportunity to select an offensive tackle in the 2023 NFL Draft with an early round pick if they so choose. On today's episode, Joe Marino offers his Buffalo Bills-specific offensive tackle rankings after examining the current situation on the roster with Dion Dawkins, Spencer Brown, David Quessenberry and Tommy Doyle. Does Darnell Wright, Matthew Bergeron, Dawand Jones or Anton Harrison make sense? Will Paris Johnson or Broderick Jones be available?

With what the Buffalo Bills have invested in quarterback Josh Allen, the offensive line will always be critical. A promising, yet inconsistent member of the starting unit is Spencer Brown at right tackle who needs to take a notable step forward in his third season. With that said, should the Buffalo Bills bank on development from Brown or is it time to consider a replacement? On today's episode, Joe Marino examines Brown's background and game tape before diving into the course forward.

As the Buffalo Bills get closer to the NFL Draft without adding any new player to the linebacker corps while losing Tremaine Edmunds, it has provoked many thoughts and questions from fans. On today's Herd Mentality, Joe Marino dives into those items in addition to a host of other topics including wide receiver scouting, paying tight ends, Nolan Smith's projection to the Buffalo Bills defense and if Bijan Robinson should be in consideration.

The 2023 NFL Draft is just a few short weeks away and it's an important opportunity for Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane to find talent to improve the roster and find additional impact. On today's episode, Joe Marino reacts to the latest mock draft selections for the Buffalo Bills from prominent NFL Draft analysts. What if the Bills drafted Jordan Addison, Quentin Johnston, Jalin Hyatt or Zay Flowers at wide receiver? Would a different offensive player like Darnell Wright, Dawand Jones, Joe Tippman, O'Cyrus Torrence, Dalton Kincaid or Jahmyr Gibbs make sense? Should the Bills get help on defense in the form of Jack Campbell, Drew Sanders, Mazi Smith or Cam Smith?

The Buffalo Bills defense took a hit with the loss of starting linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and the team has yet to replace him this offseason. When asked about replacing Edmunds, head coach Sean McDermott has invoked in-house options in Terrel Bernard, Tyrel Dodson and Baylon Spector. Can any of those three players actually do it? What are their strengths and weaknesses as players? Joe Marino took the time to evaluate all three options and there are plenty of thoughts to share.

The Buffalo Bills helped fortify the defensive tackle position by re-signing Jordan Phillips. What does his return mean for the outlook of the interior defensive line in 2023 and beyond? On today's episode, Joe Marino breaks that down before spending the rest of the conversation discussing linebacker options for the Buffalo Bills in the 2023 NFL Draft. Who is worth pick No. 27? Iowa's Jack Campbell? Arkansas' Drew Sanders? Anyone else?

With the NFL Draft right around the corner, the Buffalo Bills have plenty of options to consider. On today's episode, Joe Marino shares this thoughts on several draft-related topics in addition to a host of Herd Mentality items that include how the running backs will share the backfield, DeAndre Hopkins, scouting traits, Spencer Brown's development and more!

The Buffalo Bills news has been pouring in! Sean McDermott announced that he will be calling the defensive plays in 2023 following the resignation of defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier. What does McDermott's track record suggest about how that will go for the Bills? The team also signed NFL Free Agent and former Los Angeles Rams safety Taylor Rapp. What does that mean for the defense, especially with Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer set to return. Brandon Beane addressed rumors on DeAndre Hopkins, Odell Beckham Jr, Calais Campbell and more! On today's episode, Joe Marino breaks it all down.

As the offseason rolls along, the NFL Draft is suddenly one month away and it's the next big opportunity for the Buffalo Bills to improve the roster. With that in mind, what position groups should general manager Brandon Beane be considering to invest the team's first round selection on to develop the roster around Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs and Von Miller. On today's episode, Joe Marino makes the case for or against every position.

The Buffalo Bills made another addition to the offensive line, this time adding NFL Free Agent and former Los Angeles Rams guard David Edwards. What does Edwards bring to the team in front of Josh Allen? Can he start? On today's episode, Joe Marino analyzes the addition before sharing his overall thoughts on the current outlook for the unit. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBills?sid=YouTube Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. Ultimate Football GM To download the game just visit Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don’t miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

There is plenty of trade buzz developing as it relates to Buffalo Bills DT Ed Oliver and Arizona Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins. On today's episode, Joe Marino shares his general thoughts about the rumblings before diving into several Herd Mentality items that address linebacker, offensive ideas, the dynamics off this offseason and more!

The Buffalo Bills continued adding pieces around Josh Allen, this time signing NFL Free Agent and former New England Patriots running back Damien Harris to complement James Cook and Nyheim Hines in the backfield. What skill set does he offer? What type of market share will he command? On today's episode, Joe Marino breaks down the latest addition which includes a segment with Mike D'Abate, host of Locked On Patriots, to share his thoughts on Harris from his time in New England. The show closes with analysis on the Bills re-signing OL David Quessenberry and the landing spots for Devin Singletary, Jaquan Johnson and Isaiah McKenzie.

The Buffalo Bills made another addition to the wide receiver corps in NFL Free Agency, this time in the form of Trent Sherfield who spent last season with the Miami Dolphins. On today's episode, Joe Marino breaks down Trent Sherfield and what he can add for Ken Dorsey, Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs and the Buffalo Bills offense. We're also joined by Kyle Crabbs of Locked On Dolphins and Locked On NFL Scouting for his thoughts on Sherfield after covering him last season with the Miami Dolphins. The show closes with Marino's thoughts on the current makeup of the wide receiver corps and what clues it gives us about what the 2023 offense will look like.

The Buffalo Bills lost Tremaine Edmunds in NFL Free Agency to the Chicago Bears who signed the former Bill to a massive contract. Will that earn the Bills a compensatory pick? On today's episode, Joe Marino discusses that possibility in addition to a host of Herd Mentality topics which include trading for Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, run blocking development for Connor McGovern, option routes, Syracuse RB Sean Tucker as a draft target and more!