Who will it be this year?
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen made his preference known at the opening of the 2023 NFL Draft.
“Last year, Draft Day, I sent Beane a text, said ‘Dalton Kincaid.’ That’s all I said,” remembered Allen while addressing media at One Bills Drive on April 18.
Much to Allen’s pleasure, Beane moved up two positions in Round 1, leapfrogging the Dallas Cowboys, to ensure the Bills acquired their favorite player. Buffalo drafted Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid with the 25th overall pick and immediately incorporated him into their offensive schemes.
Kincaid missed only one regular season game as a rookie, finishing with 73 receptions and 29 first downs. He led the Bills in catch % at 80.2 percent, establishing himself as a reliable target for Allen, who may or may not have persuaded Beane to choose the sure-handed pass-catcher.
“I’d like to think that I have some say in who we pick, but, honestly, I don’t,” said Allen, who has scored more touchdowns than any other player in NFL history in his first six seasons.
With starting receivers Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis moving on this offseason, Buffalo would be wise to provide another playmaker for Allen.
On Thursday night, we’ll find out who is this year’s “Dalton Kincaid.”
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