Ralph Ventre

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Ralph, a former college football conference administrator, brings 20+ years of media experience to Buffalo Bills ON SI. Prior to focusing on the Bills, he spent two years covering the New York Jets. Ventre initially joined the ON SI family in 2021, providing NCAA Football Championship Subdivision for NFL Draft Bible on FanNation. Ventre remains as an official voter for the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 and the annual legacy awards. The Fordham University graduate is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America.

Oct 19, 2013; Buffalo, NY, USA; Buffalo Bulls linebacker Khalil Mack (46) before a game against the Massachusetts Minutemen at University of Buffalo Stadium.

Aug 9, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal (54) against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason NFL game at State Farm Stadium.

Pete Guelli, president of business operations, Brandon Beane, president of football operations and general manager, shake hands with owner and president Terry Pegula after a group photo with new Bills head coach Joe Brady on Jan. 29, 2026 at the Bills field house.

Dec 11, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) catches a thirty-three yard pass thrown by quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium.

Jan 17, 2026; Denver, CO, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'davious White (27) celebrates after an interception during the third quarter of an AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High.

Buffalo Bills' GM Brandon Beane acknowledged CB Tre'Davious White's triumphant return this past season, but he declined to project the free agent's fate.

Oct 18, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange punter Jack Stonehouse (41) kicks during the second half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at the JMA Wireless Dome.

The Buffalo Bills are apparently doing their due diligence on punters ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Dec 14, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Buffalo Bills li

The Buffalo Bills are in the market for linebackers as they move to a 3-4 defensive scheme. Matt Milano may be out, and a former first-round pick could take his place.

Oct 13, 2018; University Park, PA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Trace McSorley (9) runs with the ball against the Michigan State Spartans

The Buffalo Bills are adding a former All-Big Ten Conference quarterback to their staff under rookie head coach Joe Brady.

Oregon defensive back Dillon Thieneman speaks with reporters during Oregon football’s Media Day on July 28, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene.

The Buffalo Bills interviewed a potential Top 30 draft pick as they look to find a running mate for safety Cole Bishop.

Jan 26, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson (7) in the huddle with safety Damar Hamlin (3) against the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship Game

The Buffalo Bills' new defensive scheme will require some creativity with the team's current personnel.

Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady greets players as they take the field before their game against the Bengals at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Dec. 7, 2025.

The Buffalo Bills' new head coach will spend ample time evaluating wide receiver prospects in Indianapolis.

Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor (3) celebrates after a sack against the Indiana Hoosiers in the third quarter during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game

Buffalo Bills' brass has a busy week at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, and it should include extensive evaluations at four specific positions.

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman checks in with wide receiver Khalil Shakir on the play while they line up during first half action at Empower FIeld at Mile High in Denver, Colorado on Jan. 17, 2026.

The Buffalo Bills are still searching for that WR1, and former pro scout Daniel Jeremiah has some ideas for team brass.

Nov 8, 2025; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) catches a pass to score a touchdown during the second quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers

The Buffalo Bills are projected to use their Round 1 draft pick on a WR for Josh Allen.

Nov 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis (98) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

The Buffalo Bills continued building their 90-man offseason roster by bringing back a defensive tackle, who was a second-round draft pick in 2022.

Dec 21, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Buffalo Bills fullback Reggie Gilliam (41) reacts after a first down against the Cleveland Browns during the second half at Huntington Bank Field.

Twenty-two members of the Buffalo Bills' active roster are set to hit the NFL free-agent market when negotiations can begin on March 9.

Ralph Ventre

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

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