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Only Mahomes is a slam dunk but the only other player you could argue is Watson in my opinion. Russell Wilson has proven more in the playoffs but he is 32 and on a huge contract, give me Allen instead. Aaron Rodgers is the better player right now but is way older at age 37 and also on a massive deal. There aren't too many other QB's that are better. Watson is about the same age and is stuck on a turd team but could be argued has accomplished more and is just as skilled. Honestly outside of Mahomes I wouldn't want anyone else.

The Bills needed a competent QB to supplement an elite defense. That's what they got in Orton and it kind of worked since the team went 9-7. I think Orton would have done a little better had Spiller not gotten banged up again and he had a better O-line.

My hope is that his hands issues are just an experience thing. He barely played in college and now is taking live rounds in the pros, there was going to be a rough transition. Hopefully a more normal off-season allows him to work with his coaches better and get his hands right. I think it is in part a mental and timing issue. Although I doubt he ever gets to be a "sure handed" TE, I think he can be a lot better and lessen his drops considerably.

The one Jets fan I know really wanted them to get Lawrence and hopefully trade Darnold for a late 1st or early 2nd round pick plus maybe a mid round pick in 2022. He said that he wanted to see Darnold end up on a team like the Steelers that has a vet QB and a good system in front of him where he can sit for a year and then take over. The Jets would then have 5 selections in the first 65 picks (Their 1st, 2nd and 3rd, Seattle's 1st and a pick from trading Darnold) which he felt like along with the ***** ton of cap space they would have would make for a nice place for a new HC to build an offense around Lawrence. Personally I think Lawrence is going to go back to college. I am not sure he is too thrilled about the Jags or Jets (And honestly I would rather go to the Jets.) I think Lawrence who likely has loss of value insurance (so if his draft stock plummeted or he gets hurt he has fiscal security) is going to really examine either situation and use his leverage (going back to school while having insurance) to get into a situation in the pros he likes.

It is the equivalent of in the NBA a player putting up 20 points a game on a really bad team but the shot efficiency isn't that great. So the casual fan might see a guy who is averaging 20 a game and think he is good but he is only shooting 40% from the field and the team is terrible. I think Thomas has shown he can start in the league and might have been slightly better than what the Bills have but the numbers he would have had here would have been a lot lower because he simply isn't getting 90+ targets.

They liked what they had in Knox/Kroft more. Generally speaking not sure if Thomas would have flourished here as he is a top 2 option for the WFT and soaks up a lot of targets from QB's who are constantly checking down. I think Thomas likely would have been a better player here but I don't think his numbers would be the same here. Hopefully in year 3 and to end this year Knox develops into the beast he shows potential to be.

In my mind the difference between the 3 and 4 seed is huge. But the difference between the 2 and 3 seed is lackluster. Getting the 3 seed ensures that you don't have to play KC until the AFCCG. Getting the 2 seed does ensure that you get a home game if you win round 1 but my main path to the Super Bowl means avoiding KC until the AFCCG or hoping KC gets knocked off in the divisional round in an upset. The Steelers if they win tonight will likely be the competition for the 2 seed and while I would rather play them at home I don't really fear them in their current banged up and offensively limited state.

If he is good to go play him with a limited snap count

Ideally in Buffalo but I am not too impressed with the Steelers overall.

The AFC is tough this year, no easy outs. Even Miami who I consider the weakest team is still well coached and has a strong defense.

It would be insufferable. This team needs to at the very least win a playoff game. Both for the psyche of the team and the fanbase.

Two games left let's see what happens.

This is an important game for seeding. With the Titans win today they stay one game back on the 3 seed with the tie breaker. I know the difference in seeding is limited this year but I think the big advantage of the 3 seed is that it avoids playing KC until the AFCCG. The Titans play a tough Packers game next week if they lose and the Bills stomp out the Pats the Bills will lock down a 3 seed.

I was insanely worried he would fumble it back to the Broncos but he freaking scored which was insane.

Considering how long he has been with the team and how productive he has been, hard to argue.

He is having a top 3 season. Only Mahomes and Rodgers are having better seasons. However I would also say you could argue Wilson esp with his pedigree in the playoffs. Overall I really don't care at this point we are talking legitimately about having a great QB for years to come!

Play anyone not hurt next week in NE. I know this year the difference between the 2-4 seeds aren't that big but I think this team needs to seal up at least the 2 or 3 seed. Mainly to avoid playing KC as much as possible. It is unlikely that KC won't be the 1 seed but not having to play them until the AFCC is a good path to the playoffs. Next week is far from a meaningless game.

Tough break there, I would have taken the points personally, but I get the try and put it away mentality. I just think 3 points there pretty much piles it up to a dam near 4 posession lead and avoids giving Denver some momentum

The sustainability of this team's run is going to come down to how good their next 2 to 3 draft classes are. 2021 is likely going to mark the first time talent leaves this team. There are 5 critical free agents this team has to resign this offseason. D.Williams, Mongo, Milano, Levi Wallace and Roberts. 4 starters and 1 key special teams player. The Bills will be lucky to keep Roberts and 3 out of the 4 starters. It is even possible they lose 2 out of those 4 starters. So this draft will need to at least generate 3 staters in order to fill needs from lost players and add that last piece needed to possibly get this team over the hump. Then of course this team will be in a similar position of losing talent in the next 2 years as Josh gets his deal and more players get owed or age out. The Process is great but sustainability is going to come down to the draft.

The Jets chance to win a game was against the Raiders. The Jets play the Rams and Browns who are both jockeying for playoff positioning. The last game they play is against the Pats who I think as a matter of pride for Billy B will want to win that game and seemingly probably could beat the Jets even if they pull back a lot of starters.

I think Motor could get one in the coming games, but hard to see both Motor and another player getting one. But it certainly is possible.

That was a big issue in Philly for Reid but I heard he hired a clock specialist to help with late game clock management when he got to KC.

It is really refreshing to not be sitting at 6-7 wondering if the team won out would they have a 5% chance to make the playoffs or if it would be better to go 6-10 and secure a top 10 pick. Most of the time the Bills would seemingly go 1-2 to end the year both eliminating themselves early and dropping their draft spot.

I too like the IR rule, the NFL has long had an antiquated IR system. The 3 week IR just makes complete sense and will improve player safety. The expanded roster and PS systems that the OP mentioned are also good ideas to stay. I also am curious to see if the NFL seems to keep any of these rules beyond the season.

He is coming off of a season where he will at best have missed 6 games and has missed games the previous two seasons. With all teams in a cap crunch he might be best off trying to hit free agency again in 2022. Butler really impressed me in the Steelers game. But he has been pretty invisible before that to me. I wouldn't hate restructuring his deal if he finishes strong but he is on the chopping block due to Star coming back.