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Why not? Why can't a team do that? Finding 2-3 starters is not some insurmountable task. Have a few more that develop into starters with a year or two of practice, coaching, and training. I am betting that of players starting in the NFL something like 80% or greater were drafted. Use FA to fill in gaps and for rotational/ depth. To be a great franchise you need to draft great. that's where it starts for talent.

The Bills kicked the tires. If he leaves without a contract so be it. Slauson and his agent know there are going to be injuries in camp, someone will need his services. IF the Bills did not offer a deal Slauson thought was good enough he will wait. I do not think the Bills should over pay for his services, I was ok with heading into camp with what the Bills have/ see what cuts are made later in the summer and camp. I think Slauson would provide nice depth and flexibility, but i trust Whaley and the Bills FO.

McCoy is typically one of the top 3 players on the field. Anyone who denies that has an agenda.

Got to agree. Or one of the other top CB/DB's.

If we get 3 starters this year and 2 more develop into starters next year, then the Bills had a great draft. 5 starters from a draft is ideal. You need to hit on 2-3 starters in year one and then have 2-3 become starters in year 2 or 3. doing the math(and assuming 4 year rookie contracts) you would have 20 of your starters being guys drafted. That would be ideal, maybe not obtainable.

Hope so, it would mean the playoff drought is over and maybe even more.

I agree on the to many voices. If Scott helps Ragland understand his assignments and how to communicate with Rex, great.

Haha! Need to get her to speak at the rookie symposium!!

Caption for that picture- Ok guys thanks for everything, now I got to go pick the kids up in the minivan

I am thinking this is sarcasm.... EJ played like a rookie last year and it was his third year in the league. He will be kept on the team as insurance. And it is probably best NOT to play Jones at all this year if possible. Let EJ be the back up. Let Jones develop. EJ's ceiling has been exposed.

It is not difficult to understand. I know the Bills did it last year. My hope is that Jones shows promise in camp and preseason. EJ is what he is for the Bills. But can you say that a rookie can't play like EJ did last year when called upon? I mean it was like watching a rookie. Really bad and really good all in the same game.

Congrats to the Bills and Glenn. Love it. He has worked his tale off since college. Truly is a great day for Bills football. After watching Peters, Bell, and whoever else we had over there. This is great news. Solid LT for years to come.

what are the LB coaches for? Scott was a very good player and loves Rex. If Scott can get Ragland to love playing for Rex and have Rex's back like Scott did, that is enough for me.

Time for EJ to move on. He will be picked up someplace and make it another 5 years or so in this league. He won a few games and looked good in some, while looking god awful in others. I like the plan right now. Develop Jones and see what he can be. Let TT go show what he is this year. If Jones looks good in camp and pre season they may let EJ walk. Trying to stash Jones on the practice squad will most likely not work.

Mike Wallace comes to mind. Might be a stretch for the accomplished part. But when Wallace had a abig armed QB throwing the ball to him , he did alright. TT lives to throw the long ball.

a two and three this year and next years two would seem very reasonable. having said that, i am happy with who the Bills have, And there is no way of knowing who the Bills would of been left with if they did make the trade. A draft is like the Butterfly Effect, one pick sets a serious of events in motion.

Good for you man! Seriously...I can tell by some people's posts that they are grown ups, and other times I question it. We all have one thing in common , we love the Bills, and want them to win. We can disagree on everything else In life. But I think we need to remind ourself of that fact before we hit Add Reply sometimes. I admit I can do it to.

Do you still think that after the Jones pick?I know Jones is not at all ready this year.

The Bills have tape and have worked with Miller, Mills, and Henderson. I will trust the coaches that those players are going to improve.

OR the Bills FO and coaches have the belief that players will continue to develope. This belief is important for Miller and Mills. The Front office and coaches also believe that Henderson will return because they have been monitoring his progress with team doctors. I understand right now the left side is proven more what it is than the right side. That was not going to change at all by the draft. A rookie is a rookie. Look at the first round tackle the Rams took a few years back(early and on phone help me with his name). He struggled to get on the field for a year . Telling me that anyone taken In the draft is a sure thing is wishful, much less someone taken after round one. Why do I say this? Because none of them have played a down of meaningful NFL football yet.

I will be the guy who says- ' draft CB's late, maybe turn into a ST, if nothing else'.

Nice work.Another thought crossed me mind- who has drafted QB's well? Dallas, SF, GB, Pitt... For me it would be three QB's that have won a SB(championship) and played at least 5 years. During that time won

I am a big UGA fan and I have been following Mitchell's career since high school. If he is there in the sixth, sure.

Come on, I don't like the Jets at all and I am a blind loyalist for the most part, but neither have he Bills. Besides Jimbo who else?...I am sure there were some guys from the 50's and 60's and maybe Ferguson?

Keep picking a QB until you hit on one.