Beane's Second-Round Picks: Hits & Misses

0:00On March 22nd, Buffalo Bill's fans know the team traded away its second round pick in the 2026 NFL draft to get wide receiver DJ. More from the Chicago Bears. Looking back at General Manager Brandon Bean's nine drafts, a fresh ranking highlights the hits and misses from those mid-round selections. The standout is running back James Cook, picked 63rd overall in 2022, who led the league in rushing last season and earned three straight pro-bowl nods. Earlier this week, the list put right guard Osiris Torrance second after he started 50 of 51 games over three years, forming a strong duo. With right tackle Spencer Brown, safety Cole Bishop ranked third, breaking out in 2025 with three interceptions, two sacks and 85 tackles while starting. Every game, fans have mixed feelings on some picks, like wide receiver Keon Coleman at fifth, who spaced ups and downs amid trade rumors and odd comments from, owner Terry Peggola.

1:00Defensive end, AJ. Epinasa was solid with 24 sacks over six years, but moved to Cleveland on a proven deal, while earlier misses included Boogie Bashamand, Cody Ford, who both got traded after limited impact, ongoing questions linger for rookie defensive tackle TJ Sanders, who dealt with injuries became be a trade-up, and how he'll fit under new. Defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, new coach Joe Brady sees promise in Coleman taking more responsibility. Overall, being second-round choices lean more toward keepers than busts, especially when you factor in using one to jump up for Josh Allen back in. 2018. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI. I'm Corey with the story.