RyanC883

same here. People in Pittsburgh think its funny, and know that it's a tiny amount of the overall tailgaters. Most folks want to come up for a game because there is a lot of space to have a real tailgate, something you don't see in most other NFL stadiums. 100% spot-on. A lot of fans travel to come to the games. It's an all-day or multi-day event (get in night before, go out, tailgate, game, drive home).

some secondary depth, from what it sounds like!!

We can handle a few guys like this. Zay had his bizzare issue during the off-season. And missing curfew while injured (i.e. not playing) is not a huge deal in the grand scheme of things. Not a "perfect" character background, but for a 2020 7th rounder, yeah, I'll take the risk at BoysTown Buffalo!

right now, wouldn't Landry appears to be the #1. https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/depth-chart

I'm talking about as of now. Right now, Gordon is MIA, and Dez is a rumor. Right now, the Browns traded away TT's number 2 for a 7th round pick---in 2020.

To answer your question: It's Cleveland doing Cleveland things. Really, it's almost comical and I feel bad for TT. TT has one of what I would consider his top 2 WR's leave and go to his old team, where they had 1 legit WR.

I'm expecting 50. Let's break the Mario Williams record (was that the record?)

I see your point. I think our QB's have the ability to mitigate the pressure and hang in the pocket more than TT. TT was one read and run. Your overall conclusion is spot-on: the GM is building a sustained winner that can win now and the future. Plus these guys will likely all be back next year. I think we go pass-rush and offense (RB--2nd or 3rd round) in next years draft. It will be interesting to see how TT does with more weapons this year. Oddly, one of them (Coleman) is now on the Bills!

I like the 2018 offense MUCH more, at least on paper. Here is why, in descending order: 1. New OC. Even if everything else stayed the same, the new OC will be a vast improvement. Daboll will have these guys ready and will make more adjustments to opponents week in and out. 2. More aggressive scheme. I expect our QB's to take more chances for big-plays. This will lessen the "8 in the box" and help the running game. How smart they are with ball placement will determine if this leads to more INT's or simply more in-completions. 3. Healthy Benjamin and Coleman. This is NOT a bad WR group...on paper. Let's see what they do on Sunday's. Add in TE Clay and Kurley, plus depth with our rookies and some vets, and I doubt it is as bad as we believe. 4. Running game. Won't need to ride Shady all day. A great complement of backups in Cadet, Ivory, etc. 5. O-Line. I'd say this is a wash: Wood was a great character, smart, and tough, but I'm not sure he was an "all-pro" center. Above average, without a doubt. But I think Groy can pickup the slack like he did 2 years ago. Incognito may have declined this year anyway given his age. But hopefully Miller can step in and revert to form.

and don't forget Pitt Grad Tyler Boyd! It's great to see the media reporting on these good stories. A lot of good in football, but "good" doesn't sell in the media.

this may win the award for most "philosophical" post of the year. Yeah, sometimes I'm like, "why do I care," then I can't answer it. I think people are naturally competitive and want to win, and when you have less control over the outcome (such as being a fan at home), you become even more crazy about it!

an interesting but not unlikely scenario. Esp. if we can get a 4th or 3rd. Will all depend on how Allen looks in preseason. I'm not in the "Nate Peterman" is the franchise QB camp, but I do believe he stays around longer than McCarron, who may be too expensive to pay after 2 years here. He may find a starting job elsewhere, and Peterman is Allen's backup. I also think Peterman would not clear waivers, he'd be picked up by the Colts or some other QB thin team.

It's WAAAAAYYYYY to early, but I can't help it. I'm excited about this draft class, both the drafted and UDFA guys. How has Levi Wallace looked during camp? Was happy we got him, as we need some DB depth.

I've read he is one of the more impressive rookies in camp. Would be fantastic if Foster and Phillips can become factors in this offense, even as quality depth.

it will deepen after week 2. Because whoever wins the QB battle, will look awful after week 1

Good point. But, to be fair, the D line last year was abysmal against the run. So with a guy like Phillips ahead of him. A. Washington could be cut. Esp. if a better player is cut from another team or becomes available. These 1 on 1's seem difficult to grade for me. There is another narrative that Miller is MUCH IMPROVED. So, is Washington bad, or is Miller dominant? How's Miller looking against Phillips? Can't wait for preseason games!!!

I hope so. Last year Groy never played, even during injuries. He was "saved" as a backup center. And I'm not sure Ducasse is better than Groy. Miller, yes, but I'd like to see Groy get more reps with the #1's at Guard.

totally agree. I mean it's terrible to have a QB with a bit of swagger. Just look how Kelly, Brady, Big Ben, Brees, Manning (Peyton), Rodgers, etc. have panned out. You need some confidence and swagger to be a great QB, IMO. I like it. He is serious at camp, and has fun with the fans. Sounds like the perfect DNA for a franchise QB. I really hope he pans out.

it's puzzling to me why the coaching staff is not moving Gory to guard, or even seemingly considering it. Perhaps they will.

I'd trade up for Bosa. But doing that from the 20's could be hard I would love Barr in Buffalo!

I'm in. I like the non-Bills idea, but would do it with the Bills also.

I'd also put 8 in the box. Make the Bills prove they can throw. And I'd rush the passer and play man on all WR's until the Bills can throw. McCarron and Peterman are bad with pressure (sacks v. INT's) and Allen is a rookie. That said, our WR's could surprise, and after getting burnt perhaps a few times, the D coordinator would need to change. But until then, I'd run this type of D.

this is the most excitting pre-season for the Bills in a long time. So much stuff to keep an eye on: (1) clearly, the QB battle and how Allen performs; (2) WR's, who is #2; (3) O-line; (4) D. Will it be even more dominant than last season; (5) what will Daboll's offense look like. I know, schemes are generally vanilla in pre-season, but the individual play in the vanilla situations should be telling. Individual players to watch: Allen, Lawson, Peterman, Zay (if he returns); A. Washington; entire O-line; all WR's not named Benjamin. And about 10 others I've left out!

yes, I would pay him more than Mario. He's LT good. what if he changes his name? He could play in disguise for the Bills. Perhaps be incognito??

humm, if it applies to RB's trying to bang for a few more yards that could impact that game for sure. I'm thinking more Troy Polomeau (sp) flying head-first tackles. Hopefully does not apply in RB situation, or RB's will have to play more "shifty" like shady. Days of guys like "The Bus" would be gone. I thought my middle school coach was deranged in the 90's, but perhaps not as much as others