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(WGR Sports Radio 550) -</strong> We've made it! The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday night in Green Bay.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm9v7vvuq000e01pysjppg767@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<iframe width="100%" height="165px" frameborder="0" src="https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?&amp;feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F7405329_2025-05-08-161929&amp;withPlaylist=false&amp;theme=dark&amp;playerDisplay-download=false&amp;playerDisplay-logoType=Audacy" allow="clipboard-write"></iframe>', 'isIframe': True, 'componentVariation': 'html-embed', 'fbInstantArticleHtml': '<iframe width="100%" height="165px" frameborder="0" src="https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?&amp;feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F7405329_2025-05-08-161929&amp;withPlaylist=false&amp;theme=dark&amp;playerDisplay-download=false&amp;playerDisplay-logoType=Audacy" allow="clipboard-write"></iframe>'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/html-embed/instances/cmats334q0011357s6qh813dc@published'}, {'data': {'text': "In a draft that hasn't seen one first-round pick traded and every team owning their original selection, the Bills are scheduled to select 30th overall.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm9v80kqa001s3b721n6tm10e@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'Obviously, that all could change once commissioner Roger Goodell steps to the podium to get things going at 8 p.m.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm9v810q500203b72vai6nxdj@published'}, {'data': {'text': "But, as always, I don't include any trades in my annual first-round mock draft. 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I've also believed they'll focus more on the defensive line and cornerback with those first three selections.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm9v8527f002y3b72npz064wg@published'}, {'data': {'text': "The additions of Dane Jackson and Tre'Davious White won't prevent the Bills from still drafting a cornerback, but it does give them a little more depth and veterans who can bridge the gap to the next young starter (who may still come in this year's draft). That allows general manager Brandon Beane to not have to reach for that spot earlier than he wants.", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm9v8656i00373b72d7eocsb9@published'}, {'data': {'text': "The current biggest need on the team may very well be defensive tackle, and specifically a bigger-body player. 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Williams flashes an ability to play through or around the block. He physically dominates man-on-man matchups, but inconsistent pad level and shorter arms hinder his double-team take-ons. He needs to focus on developing his hands to keep longer NFL guards from getting into him and neutralizing his power. Williams should pressure the pocket from time-to-time, but might not win on his own enough to see many third-down reps. 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