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One of the most entertaining personalities on the team in recent years, and he made a lot of big plays during his tenure in Buffalo. He will be missed! Best of luck with the Giants, Jordan, and Thank You for your contribution to the Bills!

It already was - this board is in denial!

It was already looking like a proper rebuild, but I think the fans were in denial. Now there’s no hiding it. Unless Beane has something up his sleeve - like flipping this pick for some other vet WR1, Josh Allen will be throwing to a bunch of rooks and jags this year.

No way, but I would trade that pick and a reasonable amount more for an established stud WR on a contract, like they did for Diggs.

I've certainly seen worse, but I think it's going to be a very mediocre year, though it will be entertaining. There are just too many starters, leaders, and tenured depth players gone, replaced with a mixed bag of non-impact players so far. And too much hope for rookies to produce right away. Hopefully they will emerge as a better team on the other side of it, and have enough money to retool for 25-26. With Josh Allen, the Bills will always have a puncher's chance. But I'm ready for 8-9, and it won't hurt my feelings.

Hopefully it doesn't snow too hard.

Can we all agree to call it "Nickel CB" instead of "Nickelback"?

No, too many of those picks are low-rounders that aren't likely to turn into NFL players. Beane should do everything possible to trade up into the 4th/5th round at least, but who knows if there will be opportunities for that anyway.

That probably won't happen. I think it's an interesting draft because so many QB, OT, WR, and CB are predicted to go in the top 25. Possibly 10-12 between just QB and OT alone, and the Bills don't need either of those, or a CB in rd. 1. That could mean the Bills have premier player at some other position fall into their lap - DL or S in particular, but in general there could be some very nice players available that are not WR, QB, CB, or OT. Beane could either stand pat or trade up just a few picks to get a blue chip talent. If they don't trade up big to get one of the marquee receivers, I could see them doing this instead, and taking a second-tier WR in the second round.

Thank you for your perspective, Mr. Beane.

Beane may move up a few picks to make sure he gets his guy, but his guy is not going to be a top-10 pick because the talent is deep this year. Plus, why does everyone assume we're taking a WR in round 1?

Just because guys like Poyer, Floyd, Hyde, White, Davis, and Morse had to walk due to the realities of age/injuries/cost, does not mean that their replacements will be as good at football as they were when they played here. And you can't count on young players improving, either. So far, this team is objectively worse, and it's pretty obvious. Doesn't mean our Bills can't have themselves a great season, but until it plays out I don't see how you can argue they have improved.

Why is everyone so certain that Beane is taking a WR in round 1? How long have you all been Bills fans?

Not a big splash, and maybe he doesn't even make the team, but you gotta have depth at LB.

I'm happy for him landing a nice contract, but it's too bad he has to depart a team that's very much on the rise, and suit up for one that is very much not. I don't know the Texans' cap situation, but maybe they could have kept him around for that kind of money. Now they got nothing at RB.

Beane is not one to fill immediate needs with draft picks. They are probably going to bring in a veteran, but I don't think they can't afford a really good one. We shall see.

I hear you, and I really I hope Tre can make a comeback someday, somewhere.

In both cases, the cuts were more or less expected. The differences are: Bruce/Andre/Thurman were Bills a LOT longer than anyone cut yesterday, and they were all HOF players. Also, the 2000 cuts kicked off more of a proper rebuild - the team was not really built to carry on the success of the previous generation, and it was going to take some time to get back to being good (didn't think it would take THAT long...). This year, I feel there is still a really good team in place even after the cuts.

Ugh, Tre and Poyer on the same day! Jordan, if you don't end up coming back - thank you dearly for everything you did for the Bills and the WNY community. You were half of the greatest safety duo in Bills history, a consummate teammate and brilliant player. We will miss having you out there on game days - all the best to you and your family if you are indeed movin' on.

Oh, man. It really hurts to see it become a reality. Thank you so much, Tre, for all the great memories. You balled out for the Bills and were a huge part of putting Buffalo back on the NFL map. You were the best of teammates and we're all proud to call ourselves your fans. Best of luck to you in all your future endeavors; I raise my glass to you!

Has anyone said 'Jim Kelly is not a HOF quarterback' yet?

Hey, even Brady had a 9-year SB drought in his prime.

I agree; that first SB vs. Dallas was by far the most embarrassing day in Bills history, and it will be forever hard to beat. The one football game that the whole world is actually watching, a game that is purportedly played between the two best teams in the sport... and the Bills got beat down like it was Vanderbilt vs. Alabama. Nine turnovers IN THE SUPER BOWL. I have pretty much blocked it out of memory, but when I think back, it burns like no other.

is there another option?