Buffalo Bills: Embedded | Exclusives From The 2022 NFL Draft | Put the Playbook on the Plane

Go behind-the-scene to see how Buffalo Bills first-round draft selection Kaiir Elam demonstrated his work ethic and showed why Brandon Beane traded up to get him when he asked the Bills to “put the playbook on the plane” for his flight to Buffalo. This episode of Embedded goes inside the Bills scouting process, including exclusive access to the NFL Combine, film sessions, and all three days of the draft to show how Elam, James Cook, Terrel Bernard, and Khalil Shakir became the newest members of Bills Mafia.
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[@paulycrew]

"We're gonna move up to take you" Is there any more powerful words that demonstrate to a player that the team is fully behind you? "Put the playbook on the plane" Is there any more powerful words to demonstrate to the team that the player is committed to the process?

[@TalkingFootball2023]

He was shouting that to Terry to lmao

[@MindOverManaX]

love this ^

[@sebastianmcelhaney6141]

The way he said thank you bro. Gotta be the best moment of the draft.

[@topleftfromtime]

I was at that Sabres game - that was RJ Appreciation Night - I’m sitting in the stands, literally watching the Draft on Hulu/ & updating ESPN Draft Tracker on my phone - the announcer comes on the PA out of nowhere & says to “Please welcome the Buffalo Bills 1st round pick; Kaiir Elam!” & the place went *NUTS*. Nobody knew this was happening, nobody knew he was there - but I was so proud of this city the way they showered him w/ cheers💜

[@tomcoon9038]

Chills kinda moment. You lucky dog!

[@MetroCollectablesandvlogs]

All I can say is man, these guys landed in the perfect situation. I see them coming in and contributing right away. Very happy with the picks.

[@walkure48]

I've always hated off-seasons, listening all summer to "maybe this year" and "maybe this is the guy to help us turn the corner", but the last couple of years have really been almost a thrill ride.

[@topleftfromtime]

!!!

[@Buffaloman321]

What a good way to keep the fan base involved in the good moments of the team and front office. Bills mafia execute!

[@stephenaitchison4561]

Can the season start already, embedded is better than most shows on the streaming services.

[@topleftfromtime]

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[@jondobrovech4878]

Elam is already my favorite player

[@pran1111]

Loved the sheer terror and panic that engulfed the room at 1:12.

[@seandunnam1212]

As an post prouction audio engineer I can say this. Whoever your post guy was did a fantastic job of de-noising. Not an easy task.

[@ralphdrees4413]

Chiefs fan. Still love inside draft content. Bills looked salty as hell when the Chiefs traded up. Let’s see what he do when we catch y’all this season.

[@kingkannon8158]

Probably cause they wanted that corner y’all took or maybe they wanted kiar the whole time who knows

[@chrisnowinski2912]

@@kingkannon8158 they wanted Kair there was a video

[@rickc9783]

They were worried they were taking Kaiir

[@williamd1891]

That was funny watching the look of defeat as we stole Trent McDuffie out from under their feet. I laughed for a good 13 seconds.

[@chrisnowinski2912]

@@williamd1891 that was funny watching the Chiefs trading up and burning an entire extra 3rd round pick to select the wrong corner LMAO. McDuffie is trash Elam a dog playing in the great SEC.. I love how Chiefs fan go to extremes trying to rub in the 13 seconds thing. You saw the video, Buffalo had no interest in McDuffie because he's trash LMAO. PAC 10 WR's, CB's and QB's never make the jump in the NFL

[@RichardFox-yd8sf]

What a good way to keep the fan base involved in the good moments of the team and front office. Bills mafia execute!

[@regice5650]

He had coach Parcels help and mentorship I’m done. after that the best Coach of all time to me I know he will be just fine.

[@MindOverManaX]

Watched this for months. Goosebumps every time. Win, lose or draw I’m excited for this season.

[@davidcostantino1838]

Love the behind the scenes coverage. So much better than watching the actual draft, love the process. Can't imagine the feeling when you're told we're moving up to get you. Congrats to these young men and the team. GO BILLS!!

[@melissadelarosa3]

I’m not even a bills fan but I am really hoping the bills finally win the super bowl this year billsmafia is the best

[@Buzzmonkey24]

LETS GO BUFFALO...STRIKE HARD , STRIKE FIRST , NO MERCY 2022

[@ajmlbtickets]

We Got the Best Punter, Best QB, The Best FANS. THE BEST PLAYERS. THE LOMBARDI IS OURS!

[@noiretalk]

I personally thought they traded up, according to Beane he didn't want Kaiir to be gone since he was the last high grade in the draft for CB. Also, in the (behind the scenes) video before they draft Kaiir and met up with him at the combine they seemed interested as well. However, I don't think it was smart to post that clip because the Chiefs definitely feel they have a one up against the Bills. I do think Kaiir will be a good pick!!!!

[@williamd1891]

As a Chiefs fan that was fun to watch. The look of disapointment and defeat as we stole Trent McDuffie out from under your feet was satisfying. I laughed for a good 13 seconds.

[@noiretalk]

@@williamd1891 I think they're happy with Kaiir there's behind of the scenes on the Bills meeting up with him at the combine while having an interest in him. I thought it was funny and a coincidence that Pat throw a int 13 seconds into overtime against the Bengals game in the AFC. Boy that 13 seconds is something huh? I laughed for a good 13 seconds too lol.

[@1whitetailnut1]

Looks great he loves being in Buffalo

[@antoniomier5389]

Let's go. Buffalo. Bills #1

[@FreequentFlyer]

It was subtle but he did a total face palm when he saw KC traded ahead of them and sniped McDuffie lmaooo

[@brantg5441]

Can we see more of the in player combine interviews ?, i love watching those and seeing the questions they ask thd players and the answers they give .

[@jeffdange75]

It just actually set in how crazy the 1st round was

[@aidanweston1286]

So many shocking trades and a few surprise picks

[@ncnuggets]

I woulda drafted at least 2 referees. One on defense and one on offense. How else the Bills gonna make the Superbowl?

[@topleftfromtime]

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[@sotampacane]

Very nice. We clearly got a great player in the first. It would be even better if there was some sort of notification when these come available. Even as a subscriber I only found out about it reading an article in the News.

[@TroyGabe]

I believe in every player the Bill's picked or have on the team.

[@tomcoon9038]

In Beane we trust.

[@MindOverManaX]

Close up of the Swedish Fish lets me know that this front office is all about quality, from snacks to players.

[@brandonscow4144]

LETS GO BUFFALO!!!

[@anthonyfashona7990]

Everybody was telling BBB that the Bills NEED a cornerback and Dane Jackson is like 🫤

[@Jayzan-mt4gl]

Would of been so cool if they would of played the Shout Song as Elam was walking onto the field..

[@wesleycanava6941]

Elam and White, with our safeties, MY GAWD!!!!!!!

[@elkameno1959]

Best back story I've seen - Let's GOOOOOOOOO

[@bunzalo8878]

A big pause at 11:50 😆

[@jekin416]

We needed a consistent punter so bad

[@jeffdange75]

Josh Allen say Ya we're gonna test ya out hah. He's the man

[@tylerpitts3312]

Great management, they are going this year

[@warioandwaluigishow5449]

Season Schedule is out tomorrow! We’re gonna crush our opponents and carve them up as chicken wings and eat them up! GO BILLS!🦬

[@gavinrybij1023]

Wait what happened to taron Johnson?

[@stevenbryant6160]

👌🏾🔥

[@Joshisjusthim]

What ab Travious white? Is he healed yet?

[@Joshisjusthim]

Nvm I commented to early

[@daltongorham6768]

You can clearly tell they wanted mcduffie instead of Elam. They got fleeced by the chiefs yet again. #Chiefskingdom

[@topleftfromtime]

Lollll you cannot “clearly tell they wanted McDuffie” 😂

[@kingkannon8158]

Have fun without tyreek he’s going to be greatly missed teams in that division got a lot better wouldn’t be surprised if they asses are home for the playoffs

[@daltongorham6768]

@@kingkannon8158 Lost tyreek which is pretty big. But every other wr got better for us. Wouldn’t be surprised if the bills miss the playoffs this year. They don’t have the #1 easiest schedule in the league this year. Good luck getting 10 wins on a big boy schedule. Chiefs gotta deal with it every year because we’re simply just the best. Hard truth brutha

[@topleftfromtime]

@@daltongorham6768 wayment - you play for the Chiefs?! What position?!

[@nmsoccer222]

@@daltongorham6768 we didn't have the easiest schedule actually last year. Look it up. It's nit about what they say before the season it's about what they say after the season. People didn't realize how good NE was going to be going into the season. We actually ended with the 14th easiest/hardest schedule. So 13 teams had an easier one than us. Plus this year we have the hardest schedule on paper out of anyone. We'll see what that turns out to be when the seasons over.

[@ThingstodoinWesternNYforKids]

Super bowl bound

[@aaronchaney4696]

Coach got excited when he took his notebook out of his bag.

[@Dilly_Dilly_Dale]

Brandon beane giving a panthers legend some of our tips...wtf lol

[@zType2]

Panthers legend you mean

[@Rodriguez121]

Cut bass !!

[@8gomerpyle22]

They don't seem to give the angry leprechaun much to do during the draft.

[@topleftfromtime]

L

[@sleepless2nd736]

Too many suits cut the fat

[@gregeise7777]

Football

[@buffalobill2014]

I won't give it to him yet I got to see many camp practice but Trey White Jr.. not to mention he's going to learn from a lot of good defensive backs including taron Johnson. Micah Hyde Jordan poyer and one hell of a defensive backs coach all the way down to the quality control coach this is going to be one damn good kid that's for sure go bills

[@MrTopherdrew]

I'm a Pats fan, but man, this was awesome to watch. Gonna be a scary organization for a long time! Happy they play the right way though. Whether it's Beane, McDermott, Allen, Poyer, Tre....hard not to respect em!

[@topleftfromtime]

W content ain’t it? Damn bro, it feels so good. Like, man- as a Patriots fan you’re *SO* familiar with “winning” / “winning franchises” , ya know? Like, y’all got the Patriots - the most dominant dynasty in NFL history w/ the best QB in NFL history & y’all jus dominated the AFC east for the past 20 years. Then y’all have the Celtics, the Bruins & the Red Sox - having a winning team is SO normal to y’all. But us here - we don’t have that. We ain’t never had that. & trust me- we knkw the Bills haven’t won ANYTHING - at least not yet 🤞🏼-but the reason sometimes BillsMafia can come across as WAY too hype for a fanbase who hasn’t won nothing - it’s cuz we’ve been *SO* bad, for *SO* long that just “being good” & finally having a franchise QB *IS* “winning” to a lot of folks. Fam - I would sell my soul (& my girl into slavery) to have half the championships that just the Patriots alone have lol. I’m jus ramblin now tho - ayo my bad lol - but aye - respect my g

[@seanrichards5471]

Man its hard not to love Kaiir! #letsgobuffalo

[@michaell5026]

Great video. As a Bills fan, I can't be more pumped for this season.

[@HIM146]

How do we not have the best franchise in sports right now?? Josh Allen is next door jokester than everyone loves (and a future MVP) and we just keep adding more of that humble & hungry to our team. We are definitely witnessing something special. Go Bills!

[@NecroniKDrummer89]

I LOVE the snapshot of each victory

[@sophiagodsfrend]

Bills culture is top shelf… this is how you build champions… what an incredible time to be a Bills fan! GO BILLS!!!!

[@technole]

Exactly how i predicted, Beane saw the trading up, Chiefs trading with Patriots to get Mcduffie set off the motion to get Elam while he's still around. It's a good move though.

[@jamesperry3818]

Bills panicked!

[@dannyt564]

our top 4 picks all have the potential to really be day one players in the offense come week 1! its crazy how Godly Brandon Beane is

[@Scudzzorz15]

He got played by the Chiefs in the first 2 minutes of the video and was playing from behind the whole time, which caused him to trade up to draft Elam who mocked at 31st all the way back into the 2nd round. You all are on some of that KOOL AID, bruh.

[@azairvine]

@@Scudzzorz15 come back in 12 months 🤡

[@Schnawgg]

@@Scudzzorz15 wth are you talking about

[@zickness831]

Lets go bills mafia K.E #24 Put the trophy 🏆 on the ✈

[@aidanweston1286]

I was so hyped for this to come out

[@jamiecompeau4076]

Let's Go Buffalo!!!! #BillsMafia #TrustTheProcess 🇺🇲🙏❤🍻💯

[@soldier2533]

I think they wanted Mc Duffie. They were probably upset KC took him in front of them

[@77HarleyRider]

and a Gator too...Great pick!!!

[@topleftfromtime]

Man, I hope someone sees this comment *THIS* right here… this is *CONTENT* The entire world is gravitating towards brands/businesses who are (or appear to be) transparent & provide access to/interact with their followers/fans/customers. You see it everyday w/ vlogs, twitch, tiktok, twitter & it’s only trending in one direction. The goal should always be pioneering/cultivating/curating the best social media presence of all 32 teams in the NFL. The best way to do that in ‘22 is more of *THIS* - Give the fans more access like *this* More vlogs, more behind the scenes, more access to “The Process” & to the players/team that we love. The more fans are able to see & experience, the more they connected to the team/franchise they feel. The more connected they become, the more invested they become. The more invested they become, the more money they spend - you get the idea. Not that BillsMafia needs any help becoming or remaining “invested in their team” lol - but you get the picture. I genuinely hope we see more of *THIS* type of content going forward! *GO BILLS* !

[@GeeDeeBird]

Excellent, excellent, excellent! Thank you for sharing this.

[@ArkOmen1]

The playbook is ON the plane!

[@1stRowBillsFan]

So excited for this season. See ya in Arizona.

[@AlwaysInnaHoodie]

We got a guy in Elam and most definitely our biggest addition to our receiving core this year in Shakir. This front office has gained all our trust rightfully so

[@mooseperkrvg7293]

I love the way beane uses hall of fame players that played for him like Luke keuley, and Steve Smith

[@reactdev-fs9be]

The Bills had an outstanding draft. I never thought as a bills fan I would see my team be built up like this with all this talent. GO BILLS!

[@ladychokonyENT]

This is exciting cant wait Bill's mafia!!!!!

[@SlingshotFooty]

Absolutely brutal looking back 2 years later.

[@Imhunter61]

I don’t know why kaiir hasn’t been playing

[@JustBreatheASMR]

because he's awful, dudes a bust

[@Imhunter61]

@@JustBreatheASMR he lowkey reminds me of Eli apple. He gets burnt game after game and makes one good play and acts like he’s the best

[@Insxneszn]

I’m going insane can we have von Miller back

[@tufelahmed1690]

That dude was epic. Let's f'n go buffalo go perfect

[@patricklopez4684]

The bills wanted McDuffie 😆

[@jd229]

I know hes wearing a jacket but is Tre looking swole or is it just me?

[@_Itsuki1]

BRING THE PUNT GOD BACK!

[@hoodprepper177]

Damn this got me Hyyyyyped

[@penguin204]

Well 6 rd pick didnt work out

[@esforex]

LFGGGGGG

[@fredyflores5391]

Bernard could be parsons tipe player?

[@topleftfromtime]

Noooo the exact opposite lmao. He’s nothing like a Micah Parsons. He doesn’t have the size/strength or block shedding ability that Parsons does. The Bills didn’t draft him to be a Micah Parsons though. He’s more of a Matt Milano-esque LB. Speedy guy who has potential to help in the passing game. In my head atleast, he’s a Will LB in a 4-3

[@68PatrickC]

I absolutely love these episodes. Very well made and fun to watch. More is never enough.

[@mypathunfolding]

Make sure you take time to lay in the grass, Kaiir because you're right - it's nothing like Florida's grass...it's soft and safe from fire ants! Lay on your back on the lawn and watch the clouds drift by on a summer day.

[@andygolfr]

Put the playbook on the plane or else it gets the hose again.

[@dougbarber9658]

Beane is the mench!! Has he surpassed Butler and Polian and the all-time Bills GM list? Either way, he is the man! The Bills are in great hands for a long,long time!

[@Jesus-do1wl]

PUT THE PLAYBOOK ON THE PLANE!

[@d.s.8272]

Obviously we don't know the full context but hearing Tre say "full circle, man." was super cool.

[@RainKnee]

He's giving me heavy kawhi leonard vibes haha

[@RainKnee]

love it go bills

[@George-eg6pm]

Kaiir Elam has the mentality of a Buffalo Bill He will be a good fit for us 🙌🦬💯 #BillsMafia

[@shiftapparel]

HAHA CHIEFS GOT EM

[@Bruceg29]

Bills I have a question if you guys are going to be using red helmets for the new season

[@beand]

Damn, as I Chiefs fan I hope this guy succeeds!

[@TheDiscardedFoot]

Can't wait to get an ELAM jersey one day :)

[@mattwrzos1464]

Let’s go

[@joshurich1082]

Kahlil Shakir is gonna be the gem of this draft. Just watch. Go Bills!