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well, i was. but not with him on Mia. hope he grows but plays poorly against us

we need edge in Fa (no impact ones in draft) and impact RB at 30.

A total guy of the street no. But, If you're 100% focused on it and already have a similar athletic background (rugby for Wade). Also, there are examples of guys coming to US in High School and then getting big D1 offers only playing 1-2 years.

I like this signing. If we can't get Ertz, Hollister is better than any guy we would draft, and would be our TE2 out of the gate. I'd say he's an above-average TE, not bad for TE2. Also consider we have WR's that can do TE type work in Beasly and Sanders in terms of red zone opportunities. Then you add Knox and Hollister. It's not bad. Not thrilling in the sense of adding an all-around weapon, but in short yardage adding him is a plus. Also plus run blocker.

I'd say perhaps not as many yards as people think, but 7+ TD's. He's a good red zone target. Crafty route runner.

can he play/has he played DE. I know sometimes DE and 3 techs play both. Not sure if he's done that. If he comes cheap, he'd be a great rotation for Oliver. Imagine facing Oliver then Atkins, then Oliver, then Atkins. Like no break for the OL.

I wish they would say what super bowl contenders he turned down. I get turning down the Jets, but really, I can't see how "staying in PGH" instead of going to a SB contender makes him more marketable next year. That said, great. He's not on the Colts or Titans or KC!

forgot about Gilliam. I like that guy. He flashed a few times this season. The edge defender that can contribute right away is the big ?? for me. I don't think you get a day 1 contributor through the draft at 30, so we have to get one in FA or hope AJ improves.

run blocker. Finally!!! Can he play fullback??

Here is today's attempt using Draftnetwork (they do not yet have our 2nd 7th round pick from ATL up). 30. Buffalo Bills Zaven Collins LB, Tulsa (do-it-all linebacker. Will help cover TEs, rush the passer, etc. Potential Edmunds replacement in a few years. My only concern is level of college competition, but K. Mack came from same division, I think). 61. Buffalo Bills Ifeatu Melifonwu CB, Syracuse (I like this one. CB2 competition. Depth at CB is really needed in today's NFL. Guy is physical and plays zone scheme). 93. Buffalo Bills Tyler Shelvin IDL, LSU (can't believe he is still here. Now, he's here, on the Bills. Here is a 1T. Can't rely on Star. Still would like another one in FA). 161. Buffalo Bills Sadarius Hutcherson IOL, South Carolina (4 year starter in the SEC. That's something. Apparently his "technique" may need work, but he is described as a "mauler." I'll take that. Should help in run blocking, and we don't need an instant starter if he's not ready day 1.) 174. Buffalo Bills Dazz Newsome WR, North Carolina (speed and returning ability. I'd rather not expose any starting WR/CB to returning duty unless necessary. And putting this guy onto the field, I don't see how anyone covers all our WR's) 211. Buffalo Bills Chris Evans RB, Michigan (apparently this guy has all the traits, but has not really played in 2 years due to an academic suspension and backup duties in 2020. Somewhat of a gamble that could apparently lead to a RB1. In the 6th round, I'll take it.) 234. Buffalo Bills Joshua Kaindoh EDGE, Florida State (6'7" DE. That's about all I know. And I like it in the 7th). Draft Loves: really like the top 3 picks. Feel it fills huge voids (pass rush, interior DL, CB2 (although I'm not so worried with our current guys) and TE coverage). Later getting Hutcherson and Newsome will get us great depth at OL and WR, I could see Hutcherson as a potential starter. Draft Regrets: the top three RB's were gone by my 1st pick, so I left with a total wildcard at RB. Not too thrilled about that at all. Also, no impact TE's in the draft, hoping that Knox makes a huge leap and we get another depth TE somewhere in FA.

wait, General Paton is with the Vikings. Damm.

great read, thanks. And totally demonstrates the BS from Gronk about almost signing here. Can't stand that dude. Total d-bag. It's fine to play elsewhere, but acting like a total a-hole all the time gets old, and lying about "playing at home" to feign some sort of attention is ridiculous. yeah, but at some point, these players need to stop "having their feelings hurt." Like you didn't know you could get cut? It's just so overdone.

wait, Sammy actually believes in lizzard people and flat earth?

upgrade to McKinney?? (I have no idea)

the idea they think they have the right pieces had better be a poker face move, because it is laughable. Oh, we couldn't figure out the run game all of last season, and esp. when it mattered most, so um, lets use the same people and try something else. Yeah, total nonsense if that is what they do. Same with the run D and pass rush. Very glad they upgraded backup QB, however. Can't let an injury to the QB destroy the entire season.

Fromm is likely better than Barkley at this point and in the future. But, is this what Cynthia was talking about? Seems odd to get THAT hyped for a backup. I love the signing, we need a quality backup, but this can't be it???

I’m 30k of them

I don’t get how Ertz would warrant a coach/GM presser.

has to be the money. He thinks he is a 1 but really is a very good 2. Dude is perfectly fine in the community here in PGH offfield. His on field weirdness is whatever, IMO.

i dont’t know. Why would we push back a press conference if another team is suddenly out? How could we announce Ertz if still negotiating? Eric Wood is retiring, not really, etc.

Friesland joining biIlls as stat analyst. Is this normal or only a big announcement thing. Ertz does not seem this big announcement.

he and the Iowa receiver Marsette are my fav's for this draft (given where we likely pick a WR and the speed component brought).

I like him better than anyone besides the generally recognized top 3. Would still love Williams from UNC (my top after Harris).

the Raiders inly sign ex Bills castoffs.

would have loved Brate. Howard would be great also.