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I think the answer might be putting Bishop into Rapp's SS spot & playing Hancock at FS. I know Bishop is considered to be more of a SS than FS, but some of his tackling attempts in this game & the Bears PS game make me question that. If he can show the ability to hit & tackle, I think the Bishop/Hancock combo is our best bet. Rapp is a very willing hitter, but that's literally the only trait he brings to the table at this point. He was always below average in coverage, but looks much worse than that this year.

I'm in a Chicago-based league where I'm the only Bills fan. Bills players don't usually go as high as they would in a Buffalo draft, but were still sniped from me this year. I did get Ray Davis in the 14th. I was able to get Josh Palmer in the 17th round & a couple guys didn't even know he was on the Bills.

Why can't a team ever release a Free Safety? Every time I see a S released, I get my hopes up then see it's just an in-the-box thumper type guy. Peppers is not even close to a fit for our current safety needs.

Why are these Beyond the Blue & Red videos so much better than the Hard Knocks episodes? Great vid. I really think this is exactly what people want, getting to know the players they watch on Sundays.

Imagine you're a Bills' key player, you excitedly tell all your family & friends that you're gonna be on TV. Everyone is pumped & tunes in to see you. Then it airs, and unless you're Josh, Dion, Ed, Ray, or Cook, you're only shown in the background (if you're lucky)- while the cameras are following all these guys who might not even make the practice squad. There are 10+ key starters who've either not been shown at all, or just in passing while showing something else.

He's only started in 10 games since the 2018 season, yes 2018. He retired, then un-retired in 2023, not exactly a spring chicken. He was a good player back in the day, but not exactly a pro bowler. I don't see why this was considered a surprise cut by the Chargers. Plus he's a Strong Safety, our bigger need is really at FS.

I agree. I like Buechele, but I don't think he can handle a starting Defense. He also looked slow as molasses vs TB. I looked up his 40 time, and he ran 4.95 at his pro day- which is slower than Spencer Brown ran.

That's a solid pickup for SF. What the heck is Washington doing at the RB position? They now only have Ekeler & a rookie 7th rounder. They seem likely to take a step back this year.

You could argue that Spencer Brown is elite, Beane found him.

Douglas would be better than anybody available via trade. And if we're being honest, he'd be better than than the current version of Tre White. Douglas was average at-best last year, but maybe he had an injury or something we don't know about.

I can't believe it's more than halfway over & we haven't seen anything other than a passing background shot of so many key guys. I think people would prefer seeing Spencer Brown, Milano, Shakir, Benford, Bernard, Rousseau, even Bosa- over random names fighting for the final roster spot or practice squad. I know Hard Knocks always features some roster-bubble guys, but how about showing some of the heart & soul of the team too?

Zy Alexander Draft Profile: Bio A small-town Louisiana product who played quarterback, receiver, and safety in high school, Zy Alexander took the road less traveled to become one of the more intriguing cornerback prospects in this draft class. After going unranked as a recruit, Alexander landed at Southeastern Louisiana where he quickly established himself as an FCS standout, earning All-American honors in 2021 after picking off six passes. His dominant play at the FCS level earned him a shot with LSU, where he smoothly transitioned to SEC competition as a two-year starter before declaring for the NFL Draft. The 6'2", 194-pound corner brings an aggressive mentality to the field that shows up in both coverage and run support. Despite suffering a season-ending ACL injury midway through 2023, Alexander bounced back strong in 2024, starting 10 games and showing no lingering effects while tallying 33 tackles and two clutch interceptions - including a pivotal fourth quarter pick in the end zone against Ole Miss that helped spark an overtime victory. Alexander's path from unheralded recruit to SEC starter speaks to his developmental trajectory and competitive drive. His baseball background as a state champion outfielder shows up in his natural ball-tracking ability, while his experience playing quarterback gives him an edge in reading route concepts and understanding offensive tendencies. Over his five-year college career spanning two levels of competition, Alexander racked up 13 interceptions and consistently improved his technique and physicality. Scouting Report: Summary Every NFL team is looking for lengthy corners who can match up with bigger receivers while holding their own in run support, and Alexander fits that mold with room to grow. His combination of size, ball skills and competitive toughness will appeal to zone-heavy schemes where he can play with his eyes on the quarterback and use his instincts to make plays. While he may need time to refine his press-man technique and improve his transitional quickness, Alexander has the tools to develop into a quality NFL starter on the outside. His background as a multi-position athlete shows up in his natural feel for the game, and his steady improvement from FCS to SEC competition suggests his best football could still be ahead of him. Alexander profiles as a Day 2 selection whose blend of length, zone instincts, and reliable tackling will appeal to teams looking for an immediate contributor with starting upside. Teams running primarily Cover-3 concepts will particularly value his skill set, as his natural feel in zone coverage and physical presence in run support project well to the NFL level. Though he may never be a shutdown man corner, Alexander has the makings of a quality starter who brings added value with his ball production and competitive nature.

I'm tired of hearing how well Hamlin knows the system & gets to the right spot. What good is that if he isn't athletic enough to make the play? Watch the play of the Bears long TD & tell me Hamlin standing like a statue while the streaking WR comes his way, then falling 4ft away & flailing at his feet isn't one of the worst defensive displays you've ever seen. This is the same garbage that was said about Edmunds. "He's always in the right spot & does things we don't see like deterring QBs from throwing into his zone..." OK, sure

Regardless of Mitch having a winning record as a starter, he is no longer the same guy who had some mild success in Chicago. He's been terrible for the past 4 seasons, just not even a good backup anymore. Our offense would be bottom-5 in the league with him starting. I doubt Bagent would even be available, but he'd be a huge upgrade IMO.

Absolutely, if a decent one becomes available. Pickett or somebody like that would at least give you a chance to win a game if Josh was out. I don't have any confidence either of the guys we have could do that. I fear our offense would look like yesterday's preseason game.

A week ago, I'd have been OK with Mike White being our QB2, I was so wrong. The guy absolutely blows. I don't think Mitch is good enough to win a game either, but he is the far superior option.

This epitomizes our Defensive philosophy so perfectly. It's sad, but we all know it's true.

So maybe if Hamlin adopted the Gazoo helmet, he could increase from his current 4 career INT pace. Holy crap at Kelso having 30 INTs, I had no idea it was that many.

One of the Bears reports said it was a Mesh concept. Tre likely got picked by the other crossing route.

I'd counter with 1 first rounder & AJE. I don't know if anybody is willing to give up 2 firsts just for the right to make Parsons the highest paid defensive player in the league.

Well the Bears certainly have experience in this regard, they did the same with Trubisky.

I haven't seen a TE block that well since Gronk. If Hawes can develop even half of Gronk's receiving ability, he'll be quite an asset.

Literally almost every DB in the NFL is a converted WR. They all played both ways at some point, then either in High School or College, their coach made that decision for them.

His accuracy was less than inspiring. The TD to Knox should've been the easiest walk-in TD of all time, Mitch's terrible throw made it a tough finish for Knox. The deep ball to Shavers would also have been an easy TD if not underthrown.

I'm in the Chicago area. The local talk has been that Williams is not "getting it", regarding the pure-progression system Ben Johnson is installing. Reports are that they've been butting heads over it. I doubt arguing with the HC & throwing temper tantrums in practice drills are endearing him to his teammates either.