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Seems like a lot of issues on and off the field. I think he won’t be out of work for long. I could see a lot of different teams offering him a one year deal.

I don’t know what Knox’s ceiling is. He reminds me of a poor mans George Kittle when he is going good. I can’t think of another TE he reminds me of. He is a powerful player but not a Gronk toss it over the middle and jump up and get it type receiver either.

Taking an early temperature of this team's longer term needs I would say that in round 1 the positions targeted are likely going to be DT, Guard, WR or possibly in the secondary. I see guard as a possible need if they can't figure out a capable guard between Mongo and Ike this season or if D.Williams can't kick inside. I also think they might go WR as Beasley is long in the tooth and Sanders might be one and done. DT and secondary are also longer term defensive needs where they might have a BPA pick. Still such a long way to go but the team is in a good position to stock up long term at future positions of need or fill one of a few holes.

Don't you have to be vaccinated to attend a game?

I think Beasley is a grade A moron for his Covid takes. But when he is on the field I root for him and no one should boo him for that. Beasley isn't that influential of a public figure nor is he setting public policy. Just let him move on and live with his idiocy.

The NFL is loaded with quality young QB's. In the AFC alone you have Mahomes, Herbert, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson all performing at high levels (and if Deshaun Watson ever comes back that's another MVP caliber beast.) Then you have Burrow and Baker Mayfield who have shown stretches of good play and potential. Then of course you have the 2021 rookies who are still developing, Lawrence, Mac Jones, and Zack Wilson. That's 5 (including Watson) high MVP caliber QB's in the AFC age 26 or younger. Another 2 QB's playing a fairly high level and 3 more highly drafted rookies breaking in. Then in the NFC you have Kyler Murray who is killing it at an MVP level and Darnold showing some improved play too. I don't think I have ever seen 6 young QB's playing at an MVP level in the NFL like this ever. That's in addition to QB's still in their primes like Russell Wilson and vets like Aaron Rodger and Brady. The best time ever for QB play in my opinion.

Bills also have Miss healthy for this game and Moss brings a physical presence to the running game. Agree with everything you said but I also think Diggs, Davis and Beasley being healthy will help the offense. In the AFCCG last year all the WR’s were banged up and it made it impossible for the offense to move the ball. This time in addition to hopefully having more physicality this team has the skill position players healthy and ready to go.

Jalen and Jacoby are OK, not my cup of tea but I get how someone can enjoy them. I think in general ESPN is not as bad as the narrative that’s out there. Yes ESPN is not that great and a far cry from what it used to be when it was the epicenter of the sports and sports commentary world. But there some solid commentators and analysis on ESPN. If you read a lot of opinions on the internet you would think all of ESPN is just trash. I am glad the internet has opened up sports commentary for anyone with a few hounded dollars in equipment and some know how. YouTube has completely broken the sports commentary/punditry world open. But that’s not to say that there isn’t some decent personalities on ESPN.

Power rankings in the NFL are just good fun. Loving the Bills getting the attention but I think right now the Bills are going to see exactly how good they are against KC.

That's my hope too, he has been one of if not the best player on the defense so far and not having him against KC would be a blow.

The Bills really just took care of business against the Texans. The only minor complaint is that the Bills offense did have some redzone struggles but they completely closed the door in the second half and consistently moved the ball all game. The defense put on one of the best performances you will see and the special teams was solid. Even the backups played well when they got plenty of garbage time. They pile up to 3-1 going into a tough two game stretch. Hopefully they can get past KC and really establish that they can beat a quality team and not just beat up on the mid level or lower teams.

I would imagine almost everyone on the defense graded out fantastic. I can't think of a single player that didn't have a productive game on the defensive side of the ball.

It is a lot of pressure to have Belichick as your father. I would be pissed if I were McDaniels and I didn't get the job after Belichick retires.

If Billy B was my dad I probably wouldn't end up well adjusted. Honestly these kids of coaches must really not see their dads a lot. From late July to January/February or about 6ish months out of the year they are nowhere to be found as they are working 16+ hour days and then even in the off-season they have weeks/months at a time where they working heavy hours (drafting, free agency, mini-camps and other off-season events) so even in the 6 months of the year where it isn't football season you hardly see your dad. Don't get me wrong it comes with other benefits but it certainly can be difficult too.

KC is still a dangerous team and in my opinion the biggest threat in the AFC. KC is 2-2 while not tragic not exactly the record you expect from a contending team. But their two losses were both in close games to a very good Ravens team and a good Chargers team. That's not exactly a bad resume of losses. In my opinion if the Bills want to get the lone bye week in the AFC (which is such a huge advantage) they need to win this game. It would bury KC effectively 3 games behind the Bills as they would be 2 games back in the loss column and lose the tie breaker. Mentally I think beating KC would also be a very advantageous for the Bills. With an away game in KC we will know exactly where the Bills stand in terms of how good they are. They have beaten up on 3 bad to average teams. Let's see exactly how they handle a true contender on the road.

Any regime will have busts. Oliver, Knox and Singletary coming out of that class is pretty solid. Typically you want to keep getting at least 2-3 starters each draft. Ideally 4 plus a role player or two but if you keep finding multiple starters you will sustain success. I think they either trade Ford for a late round pick in camp or simply keep him as a backup in 2022. It's not what you want from a high second round pick but the regime will survive it.

It is fair to say that Ford will likely be a bust. I was very hopeful for Ford entering in this season. I though in 2019 he was bad early but played solid to end the season at RT. Due to how good D.Williams was last season I thought it was logical to kick him inside and hopefully improve the guard play. Ford was OK at guard in 2020 but then he got hurt. Then in 2021 he has just looked abysmal at guard. He had the whole off-season to play at guard and get used to the role and he somehow looked worse at guard this season. Just disappointing to see as he could have really solidified the line. Luckily Spencer Brown looks like a beast and they can kick D.Williams inside to help the guard play. I can see them trading him for a late round pick or just brining him back as a backup for 2022. McBeane values depth along the lines and they drafted him in a premium spot and have at times gotten decent play out of him (his ending to his 2019 season and his 2020 stint at guard in my opinion were pretty decent) it would not shock me it they have him be a guard/tackle combo as a backup in 2022 if a trade doesn't materialize.

Cards are a “good” team. Definitely will be in the mix in the NFC. Are they better than Tampa and Green Bay? Possibly but right now I would say no.

Bills will need to put up 28+ points at a minimum. Both games against KC last year the offense ***** the bed. Got to force them to win a shootout.

The RB’s may not be elite but they get the job done. Both are solid pass catchers and both can pass block. As far as runners they both bring something to the table, it helps that they complement each other well. I am hoping Spencer Brown at RT and Williams kicking inside will help the Oline and ground game.

KC is still a beast. They have tremendous top line elite talent. Their two losses were nail biters to a dam good Ravens team and a good Chargers team. The Bills will really see where they stand going into KC.

Problem with NFL games is that the crews are so unfamiliar with each team because they bounce around the league with each game. They don’t get a chance to properly understand the teams because the week after they are preparing for a completely different game. Compared to NBA, MLB and NHL announcers who watch so much more and commentate more consistently especially local announcers who just watch the same team.

I thought he was solid at guard, I would put Mongo and Williams as the guards. Keep Ike in reserve.

Edumonds for some reason seems to be the popular pile on. But with Knox improving and Ford benched most likely I can see the Edumonds hate train running hard.

They also know how to scout it seems like.