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    I’d like to advocate some opinions on contracts, especially in regards to Edmunds’.

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    My take on Edmunds - the Bills decided last offseason he wasn't the playmaker they thought they were getting when he was drafted.  They signed a playmaker in Von Miller, picked up Edmunds option year, and drafted Bernard.  If they thought he was truly a playmaker they would have extended him last year.  Edmunds' train left last year and Oliver's is leaving this year imo.

    Bills free agency tracker - NFL free agency began 3/15 - post all NFL updates here

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    16 minutes ago, 78thealltimegreat said:

    Well if not for 13 seconds that would be 3 wins in a row. The problem for the Bills is The Bengals came in and took the Bills lunch money in their own stadium getting by Cincy should be what they are worried about.  

    The Bengals stole the Bills wives/girlfriends, took their jewelry, and kicked their dogs on the way out.  That was ugly.

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    Lil dirty update - McKenzie released

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    28 minutes ago, Beck Water said:

     

    Hines is an RB - one of only two on the team right now.  He was also the primary KR and PR last season

     

    Harty could return kicks and punts, but all the incentives in his contract are about receptions, which leads me to believe the intent is to use him primarily as a WR.

    Last season, it was thought to be reasonable to have McKenzie and Crowder both on the roster, filling somewhat different roles.

    So maybe - they will both be on the roster, not because "Beane is terrible at asset management" but because they are seen as filling different roles.

     

    As a basis in fact, they take up just under $10M in cap space.  If you cut McKenzie, you save a whole $1.75 - $2.2M.  That might happen, but the cost to take him into camp is pretty low - $350k - so I don't know why one wouldn't do that and move on, if they're going to, AFTER they see for sure what Harty gives them.

     

    Having two guys who can return kicks and punts on the team, and two guys who can fill the small speedy WR role, and have them just be 3 guys instead of 4 could be seen as "good asset management".

    They gave Harty $5M guaranteed at signing so they should have a good idea what he gives them right now.  Regarding McKenzie, he just drops the ball too much.  He isn't reliable enough for a guy who they thought could play slot WR.  He's small and so is Harty and I think that's one too many.  Beane was asked about McKenzie today at his presser.  It didn't sound very reassuring for McKenzie.

    Bills free agency tracker - NFL free agency began 3/15 - post all NFL updates here

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    18 minutes ago, JGMcD2 said:

    I keep seeing posts about all of our expensive contract and missed picks... I'm still not sure I understand. Somehow, we've sustained being a top end team for 4 years now. McDermott and Beane have been here for 6, which means they've had 6 drafts and 2 classes qualify for free agency. 

     

    On paper, it's damn near impossible for them to be bad drafters and to have sustained success this long. We may not have a plethora of impact guys like we want... but it's not this colossal mess some posters are making it out to be. 

    2017 and 2018 were their best drafts.  I'm not counting 2022 because it's too soon.  Rousseau looks like a good pick so far and they extended Knox.  Too many misses on early picks.  Beane needs to do better.

    Bills free agency tracker - NFL free agency began 3/15 - post all NFL updates here

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    19 minutes ago, TheyCallMeAndy said:

    The Milano extension, Bernard pick, and second Milano extension tells me McBeane knew they weren’t bringing Edmunds back a long time ago. 
     

    They’ve always favored pass defense over run defense, Bernard is highly unproven, thought to have been over drafted, and very small; but is also highly intelligent and great pass defending LB. Perfect situation to draft a player like Bernard and let him sit and learn from guys like Edmunds, Milano, Klein, and Dodson. 
     

    I think it’s extremely likely that it’s Bernard vs Dobson for the spot next to Milano. I can see AJ Klein returning for another year as well for veteran depth. 

    I know the league is trending towards faster LBs who are a little smaller but the idea of Bernard and Milano at LB along with Oliver at DT scares the crap out of me.  Opposing teams will run us into the ground and keep Allen off the field.

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    Bills free agency tracker - NFL free agency began 3/15 - post all NFL updates here

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    38 minutes ago, DapperCam said:

    Curious who is going to be our MLB. It kind of goes against Beane’s philosophy so far to draft a MLB and pencil them in as day 1 starter. I would expect at least some kind of vet signing there.

    I think it's the biggest hole on the roster now.  Bernard is unproven and Dodson isn't the answer.  Hard to imagine they'd put a rookie MLB as a starter.  I think they'll sign a vet on a 1 or 2 yr deal.  Then we can focus on offense.

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    Orlando Brown signs with Bengals

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    10 minutes ago, SCBills said:

    I think Dawkins - Bates - Morse - McGovern - Brown can be a decent OL, but it’s extremely frustrating that Mahomes got wrecked one time in the SB and they say never again.  Burrow gets beat up for a year .. never again.  
     

    Allen, bottom tier OL all season, beat up, affecting his pocket presence.. literally damaged his throwing elbow… 

     

    So far.. Connor McGovern … and then I have to hear Sal talk about Bills being high on a TE like Kincaid in RD1 …. FOH with that… OL or WR.  This shouldn’t be so difficult.   
     

    Sal C has been drinking too much cool aid.  The other day he was talking up how Barkley could be qb2 and going nonstop for a few minutes.  Then going on about Dodson could be Edmunds replacement.  Turned it off both times.  Just absurd takes.  I'm really wanting an OL guy in the draft.

    Edmunds to Bears

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    15 minutes ago, Virgil said:

    It’s just annoying to lose him for nothing.   Not even a transition tag 

    Beane may be trying the comp pick angle for a change.  So far, only 1 outside signing, McGovern, and a few re-signings.

    Matt Milano Contract Extension, as per Adam Schefter

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    15 minutes ago, Beast said:


    How is freeing up money proof that someone is not coming back? I assume that’s what you mean since we already know he’s a free agent.

    If the Bills re-signed Edmunds, the belief by some was the contract would be structured in a way where Edmunds cap hits would be bigger starting in year 3 when Milano was a free agent and off the books.  Now with the extension of Milano, the belief is Edmunds is leaving.

    Bills reportedly interested in Jamaal Williams

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    8 minutes ago, Victory Formation said:

    All things equal, would you rather pay a RB $5M-$10M a year or 400k-600k a year?

    Gimme Isiah Pacheco the Chiefs 7th rd RB who just helped them win a Super Bowl.  But if they keep running Allen on short yardage, they need a guy for short yardage and down inside the red zone.  It's a major issue on offense.

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