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The Buffalo Bills made a major move on Tuesday by officially parting ways with one of their top defensive linemen, Mario Williams. Williams was a major part of the team’s defense before playing lethargically in last season and ultimately burning bridges with the new coaching staff. Though Williams is gone, the Bills still need to add help on the defensive line and should target one of the top pass rushers in this draft class to fill that need.
Emmanuel Ogbah was one of the stars of the Combine, and he fits the mold of what Rex Ryan likes in a defensive end. He has good size and strength, but in particular his athleticism is something that will be huge for the Bills. Ogbah performed extremely well in the 40-yard dash, running a 4.63 which was good for second among the defensive line groups.
In terms of on-field workouts, Ogbah was really good and looked smooth in coverage despite being a traditional 4-3 defensive end, so he should be able to transition to Ryan’s hybrid scheme. He showed bursts of energy and showed that he truly has the skill set to dominate as an NFL pass rusher. Ogbah also does have the track record to back him up, as he has totaled 24 total sacks over the past couple of seasons.
As for the Bills, adding Ogbah would just make a lot of sense. The team has one solid pass rusher in Jerry Hughes, but he has proven to be ineffective during his career without help across from him. The team does not have any depth at the position either, so they may even need to add a couple of defensive ends.
If Ogbah is available, he will be almost a no-brainer for the team. He would be able to come in and start right away, and with the right coaching from the Ryan brothers, he could develop into an elite force. The team may have to trade up for Ogbah, as there is a good chance he will go in the top 15 picks. At the end of the day, he may not be worth an extra pick to trade up, but if he falls to them, the Bills should scoop him up without any hesitation.
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