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It sounds like the Bills are looking for a GM that doesn't have a fixed overall vision but can take McDermott's vision and find players that fit for the coach to make a final decision on. That sounds like a perfect fit for Whaley to me. Bring him in.

Transition tag? Interesting. That only gives them the right of first refusal with no compensation if he signs with someone else, right? What good is that?

I'd like someone to disrespect me with all the money he got. The last I saw the estimate was $17m for the franchise tag, so $4m more. He would need some kind of year to warrant that. Either they sign him to a new long term contract or he walks.

Obviously.

So who will the owners blame now if they don't start winning immediately?

Pegula is like the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland... fire them all.

Before the day is even over? That would be cold.

Really, there could just be two threads on TBS. One for the "Negative Nellies" and one for the "Sunshine Boys".

No. They have a mid tier starter now. Why blow draft picks to bring in another one?

In the meantime, the Chiefs have a ticket to the championship lottery and the Bills do not. Wait 'till next year! The Bills really are the new Cubs.

What makes you think that this is one of those seasons? The Bills crack scouting team?

Well, the Bears aren't going to take him after drafting Trubisky #2.

If Mahomes turns out to be a top QB then the Chiefs stole him for nothing. If he sucks then they screwed themselves. But at least they bought a ticket and are in the game. Hopefully the Bills will join them tonight.

"Clean house". Nice. When does the tanking for higher draft picks start?

Exactly. How can you not draft a QB when you have desperately needed one for 20 years and look yourself in the mirror? I guess you just pray that they all suck so that you don't look like a jackass. Take a chance and grab one if you ever want to win a championship.

If the team isn't committed to the community, then why would the community be committed to them? I'd be shocked if they sold out a game from now until they relocate.

Tom Brady makes them great.

Actually I think they do have a plan. Problem is that the plan changes every two years when they blow up their coaching staff.

Yeah, it's not going to be easy coaching with Coughlin looking over his shoulder like Kilroy. Plus we all know how much Marrone loves interference and questioning of his actions. Still I think he's got a chance.

You know I actually think Marrone is a decent HC but he has to let go of the offensive reins, cut Hackett lose and bring in a real OC. If he just focuses on the overall operation I think he can be effective.

I'm sure it's nice to hear your head coach declare that you essentially need to start over and reboot your pro career- a real confidence builder.

4-12: Sean McDermott. Coincidence or dark omen?

He's not going to survive waivers to make to PS. Obvious conclusions are:A) New staff has no faith in Jones and is ready to have him fight for a roster spot or be cut. Seems unlikely after one season as a "project" pick but maybe. More likely, B) they aren't going to bring in another meaningful QB via the draft and will give Jones another season to prove he has the potential to take the job. I can't say that I like this development.

Where does that leave Jones?

lol. Damn, even the CFL punks them. The Bills have a tough history...