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Thought it might be nice to have a quick break from draft talk. The run ‘n shoot offense was groundbreaking in its late 80’s early 90’s heyday. Four wides, no TE, QB under center with one RB. Houston Oilers were primary users. Went away when D’s decided best way to attack it was make sure QB was hit every time he attempted a pass. Of course, four wides are still in use as occasional formation. What’s interesting is that with one significant addition, Bills would be in a unique position to run a ton of run ‘n shoot. Would that happen? Of course not. I think McDermott and Brady would put four TE’s out there if they had the opportunity. But look at our personnel on offense and what makes a run ‘n shoot click. Great offensive line? Check. RB who can cause havoc running against 6 DB’s? Check. Mobile QB with great arm who can also do major damage running the ball against 6 DB’s? Check and check. Two dangerous slot receivers? Shakir yes but also Coleman. A lot of chatter last year about how Coleman could be a real weapon as a big slot. Samuel #3. Two outside wides? Well, no. But imagine if we had acquired DK Metcalf with Palmer on the other side. Of course, you don’t want Josh running as much as he did in the past so the time has already past when this would be a go to option. Neverless, I’d like to see a healthy dose of four wides this year, especially if we add Moore or someone similar. I’d like to see Coleman flourish as a big slot.

Really wanted Reggie Corner to make it, even more than Ed Wang.

Paul Seymour’s brother, Jim Seymour, was one of the most famous college athletes of the mid-60’s. He was a WR on great Norte Dame teams of that era. Paul’s NFL career was truly unique. College All-American OL to pro TE but essentially another tackle on one of the great OL’s of all time (Dave Foley, Reggie McKenzie, Jarvis/Montler, Joe D, Donnie Green and Seymour).

Problem for the Browns, even with 2 top 10 picks in 2026, unless one is #1st overall, they’re not getting Arch Manning.

So when did elite DE’s start to look like safeties (Carter, Chase Young, Parsons)?

Not true. He had great game in season opener. The hilarious thing was that he was injured during the game and didn’t finish it. Harbinger of the things to come!!

This is totally 20/20 hindsight but Kincaid could have been a useful chip to obtain BTJ before last year’s draft. Would our 2024 #1, Kincaid and a 2025 #3 been enough to move up to grab him? It would have solved a couple of problems. Knox, Morris, Davidson still a healthy TE room and with Thomas a stud boundary WR.

That was an insane WR draft the year Moulds came out. Probably the best of all time - Keyshawn Johnson, Terry Glenn, Marvin Harrison, Moulds, Owens. I'm sure I'm missing a couple. Talent wise, I think Moulds was as good as any of them. He would be a perfect fit for the 2025 Bills.

I'm surprised we're spending a dime on the OL. Other than QB and maybe RB and TE, it's as solid as it gets.

Not sure what Beane is up to in FA. That’s based on the assumption that the strength of the upcoming draft is DE and DT. I get the Palmer signing. We needed a boundary WR and Palmer is an intriguing option (great analytics vs. meh production). I like the Forest signing. Again, intriguing prospect. Bosa, iI understand in the context of risk - reward. What I’m surprised at is three relatively big money signings along the DL. I’m surprised we didn’t target a CB in FA and rely on the draft to bolster the DL.

I think Shavers and Hardy have legit shots at making final roster. Assuming no additional FA signings, WR might be Shakir, Coleman, Palmer, Samuel, Shavers and a mid-round speedster draft pick. Hardy backing up Johnson in the nickel.

I don’t particularly follow the Chargers so this is more of a layman’s perspective but if Palmer is so good, why did Herbert spend the season throwing the ball to McConkey to the exclusion of the rest of the receivers on the team? Why are Palmer’s stats so meh?

I like the fact that KC has six games against Herbert, Nix and Smith (and Harbaugh, Peyton and Carroll). Smith isn’t that great but a helluva lot better than what they had.

At this point, it had to be a Chief initiation ritual, right? Who are the Bills 5? Miller is one. Was Azaria arrested? I don’t recall that.

Jesus. This is absurd. One first down and you’re in FG position, especially now the best kickers make 60 yarders like extra points. Do away with kickoffs altogether and start on the 20. Onside “kicks” put it at the 40 with 4th and either 15, 17 or 20.