Buffalo Bills Stir the Pot with Pre-Draft Moves and Locker Room Drama
The Buffalo Bills are heating up the NFL offseason with a blend of exciting draft visits and tense player relations—like a spicy Buffalo wing platter: fiery, messy, and absolutely grabbing attention.
On Tuesday, the team hosted two drastically different draft prospects: Auburn wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams. Lambert-Smith, known for his blazing 4.37-second 40-yard dash and NFL pedigree (he’s Kam Chancellor’s nephew), shared his excitement on Facebook, writing, “About to fly to my FIRST 30 visits with the Buffalo Bills!! prayers up A weather got me nervous.” On the other hand, Williams is a 327-pound force on the defensive line, drawing comparisons to Alim McNeill and touted as a potential solution to Buffalo’s struggles stopping the run.
Shoutout to Matthew.
Per his FB, Auburn WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith is making a pre-draft visit with the #Bills.
Lambert-Smith ran a 4.37 40-yard dash. He’s projected as a day three pick or UDFA.
Fun fact: Lambert-Smith’s uncle is Kam Chancellor. #BillsMafia https://t.co/qttPbgAcn1 pic.twitter.com/tNd9jw71mu
— Ryan Talbot (@RyanTalbotBills) April 7, 2025
These visits suggest the Bills are eyeing improvements on both sides of the ball—seeking explosive offensive weapons and defensive anchors. But which should be the priority? That’s a question sparking debate among fans and analysts alike.
Meanwhile, tension is brewing around star running back James Cook. According to NFL insider Dov Kleiman, things are rocky: “The Cook situation in Buffalo isn’t great right now but he will play for the Bills next year. The Bills would still like to have him in the future. As of right now they’re not in a great place.” The relationship between Cook and the team appears strained, likely due to contract frustrations or internal disagreements.
So, can the Bills’ draft strategy—potentially involving Lambert-Smith as a later-round steal or Williams as a key defensive piece—calm the choppy waters in the locker room? General Manager Brandon Beane seems to be taking a calculated approach, weighing risk and reward as he builds the 2025 roster.
With the draft looming and Cook’s future uncertain, the Bills are at a crossroads. Will these bold moves lead to unity and success, or deepen existing cracks in the foundation?
Stay tuned—the story is still unfolding in Orchard Park.