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Bills relieve GM Doug Whaley and entire scouting staff of jobs

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 13: Sammy Watkins #14 of the Buffalo Bills makes the catch for a 16 yard gain in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 13, 2015 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

  • The Buffalo Bills ownership took the step of firing general manager Doug Whaley and the entire pro and college scouting staff shortly after the draft.
  • Whaley had been in charge since May 2013, giving us three real drafts to evaluate (he was reportedly significantly sidelined for the 2017 process).
  • Over three seasons, 75 percent of Whaley’s draft picks are currently still on the roster, with injuries being the most notable issue among the top picks.

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  • However, looking at performance, only two of the picks (WR Sammy Watkins and CB Ronald Darby) have achieved PFF grades of 80-plus over a season, and each regressed after achieving it.
  • The majority of the group has been unable to play enough to prove their worth, including their top two draft picks from 2016.

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