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I think it's a reference to the rumors that were swirling around Allen and the random speculation that Diggs was pissed at him because of it... with a little bit of politics as a garnish.

No. I think we would be seeing questions raised about how the Bills acquired a first-round draft pick without anyone noticing.

Has anyone asked, yet, about DeMeco Ryan's level of concern?

Looks like a pro at blocking out crowd noise/gallery noise to me...

Yeah, gotta think the teams coached by Marrone with Allen as QB would have had the same record because he didn't want to develop a rookie QB so Orton still would have been the starter. Put 2023 Allen on that team and they win the SB with Schwartz as their DC.

The thing I'm holding out hope for is, MVS and Claypool aside, these guys can catch the ball. KC struggled last season because their WRs dropped everything... they were the league worst. Allen showed in his rookie season that even with sh!te receivers he's willing to throw the ball to them. I'm assuming the combination of Kincaid, Shakir, Samuel and hopefully Coleman will have a lot better catch percentage than they did last season with Diggs on cruise control and Gabe "Kelvin" Davis. Hopefully Cook learns to concentrate on catching sure TDs and Knox is healed from his wrist injury, as well.

It’s ok. This is a safe space. Nobody here… actually, most people here (there’s always a few, amiright)… won’t mind that you’re Canadian.

I think it's going to take time on both sides of the ball. I wouldn't expect a defense that swapped out both safeties, lost their CB depth to FA, turned over most of their defensive line and lost their best pass rusher to FA to suddenly light the world on fire at the beginning of the season, either. While they were obviously feeling the wear and tear, you can't replace the experience and communication of Poyer and Hyde on the back end overnight.

I understand the premise, but in this case... I mean... honestly... what more did he have to say?

Do you think the Chiefs would actually fine them for getting the team's doobage confiscated?

Very kind gesture on behalf of Josh and the Bills for a very tragic situation. Already starting to see anonymous $17 donations showing up in the GoFundMe. I suspect the family is about to get a fair bit of goodwill from the Buffalo community as well.

Hopefully not the one responsible for scouting QBs...

Also interesting that he answered questions about Diggs and alluded to him at other times without directly naming him… seemed very intentional… and somewhat telling.

I don't have any thoughs on the matter... no althoughs, either, come to think of it.

This season I think they have him slotted as WR1

Uhhh... while I can appreciate the sentiment, MVS and hands of glue seem to be unlikely bedfellows.

My answer... not likely to be popular, nor is it technically in the spirit of the question as pertains to a breakout year in 2024... Keon Coleman. I think Beane is going to get dragged all season for what a bad pick this was due to a slow start only to have him bust out late in the season or next season (likely in more favorable circumstances) and prove the accumulation of doubters wrong.

So your wife is... 3?

The last time the Bills didn't have a true WR1 was 2019. Beasley and Brown both saw just over 100 targets each. They were essentially it for receiving weapons, with both generating about 70 catches a piece. After that it was Knox, Singletary, McKenzie, Yeldon and Gore with minimal production. I could see a scenario where Kincaid, Samuel, and Shakir each get 100+ targets, with Cook and Davis potentially splitting 70-80+ targets and Knox, Holliins +/- Claypool getting in the 20-40 target each range. I think it's difficult to project what Coleman ends up with. Regardless of their receiving corps situation, I don't see them relying on him unless he demonstrates an ability to carry the load as a rookie like Kincaid did, which could be anywhere from 50-100 targets (Kincaid had 91 as a rookie). Re the original post about Shakir, I don't see them using him like a WR1... and I don't want to see them try to use him like a WR1 because I think that would be a gross overestimation of his skill, but that is not to say I think an offense that spreads the wealth among these players couldn't work. He could lead the team in targets, catches and yards, but if he does, I don't think it will be as lopsided as Diggs 160 targets with the next closest just breaking 100. I don't really support either of the OP's suppositions, that we're either fine with Shakir and everything is all set, or we're screwed. I'm of the opinion that we can compete with the roster we have, but that we're not going to get the offensive output that we're accustomed to seeing since 2020. I think it's a compromise during this cap reset and that with the addition of a true WR1 next offseason we'll be back to our old ways. Hopefully having a bunch of quality receiving options despite not having a true WR1 will allow Brady to take advantage of the bottom of the opponent's secondary depth without having to rely on replacement level players like Sherfield and Harty to try to do it.

Dyslexia has nothing to do with arm strength. Peterman isn’t stupid, he’s trying to get by in the pros with a peewee arm.

FIFY

That makes more sense. I was questioning the accuracy of that data when you have Nick Mullens and Trevor Siemian in the top 15 and aside from Brady, Rodgers, and Big Ben there's no hint of a Manning or other 2000's or 2010's Pro Bowl level QB anywhere to be seen.

Maybe Gray should take the interview, get offered the job, give them the impression a deal is in place, and then shop that deal to Carolina for a better offer. They can feel jaded by their naivety all over again.

Gronk’s comment about the similarities between Brady and the avocados he eats was also priceless…