starrymessenger

You have been upfront about Tyrod's limitations. That's why I said you might not fall into "that" category of poster. In that case the point is that your aversion to Peterman is IMO unreasonable and over the top given the limited sample size. Of course you may be right. But then you may also be wrong. If he turns into anything remotely good I will look forward to seeing what you have to say about it.

Certainly how the Bills make out at the all important position is more important. But how you or any other poster makes out is not unimportant. Football savvy is a skillset. One that we all practice and try to be good at.

What I am talking about is posters who form some sort of psychological or emotional attachment to a player which then precludes a rational evaluation and perhaps causes them to be inordinatelty and unreasonably critical of another player they interpret as a competitor and a threat. At the end of the day their "opinions" are nothing more than dramatizations of their inward states and desires - not unlike a dog's behavior. Maybe you don't fall into that grouping. Whether you do or you do not, you are unambiguously on the record. Time will tell how you make out.

Fair enuf 26. But now you are locked in and there will be no going back. When you were saying that NP was not ready you were in a good place, but saying that he's just no good is a much riskier proposition IMO. That does not appear to be the view of OBD BTW. Introducing partisanship into player evaluations is just stupid. It's not what good fans do. It's what tiresome idiots and cultists (on both sides) do. Maybe if Peterman turns into something you will retreat to the "was not ready - that was all" position. But given the bile with which you have expressed your views nobody will be buying it. You are not doing yourself any favours IMO.

You trade for Alex Smith and keep Peterman and another developmental pick taken in the 2018 draft.

To me there are only three guys who you might consider moving up for, Rosen, Darnold and Allen (not saying it would be cost efficient). Moving up for either of the first two is not happening because the teams at the top of the draft order will not be trading out. Those two guys are headed to Cleveland and NY IMO. I think Allen might warrant a modest trade up. I also think that if he is falls a bit and is there when we first pick the Bills could draft him. His physical attributes for playing the position are at the very top of this class. He has good intangibles. He's not nearly as polished/ready as Wentz was, but he's bigger, stronger and carries an top end NFL calibre cannon like no other in this class. He and Darnold have the highest ceilings IMO. Both are in need of coaching/ development and neither can be counted on to start. I'm a little puzzled why Darnold's risks/negatives don't budge the needle at all, while Allen's generate so much critical comment. They both have a lot to prove and a road to travel. I just don't think that Mason Rudolph will be regarded as good enuf, even if he is there when we pick. Mayfield is out of the question. There is no way Beane will pick a smurf. Jackson could be possible if he is there with our second pick in the second round, but it really depends on whether they believe he can execute from the pocket which appears to be unsettled, especially after the TaxSlayer fiasco. My suspicion is that they will try to trade for a vet good enuf to start - A. Smith, or compete for a UFA like Bridgewater if he is not extended. If so they may not draft any of the front runners and look instead for a diamond in the later rounds - Mike Smith if he makes day 3 (doubtful IMO). i think the braintrust sees an opportunity to seriously challenge for the division next year with a good draft and FA and they have credibility as talent evaluators so why not. I think these guys are in a hurry and in the win now mode.

Michael Wolff is gonna be writing a book about this.

Use whatever you get for Tyrod (a 3rd is reasonable) and use that pick for Alex Smith. Instant and seamless upgrade IMO. Good draft and FA and you challenge for the division next year. Tyrod is almost certainly done here. Panthers have three QBs on roster. All prototypical size (if not bigger) pocket passers. Carolina thinking is now our philosophy. Also why we will not be drafting Mayfield, who will be there in the first when we pick IMO. No smurfs for Blo.

Lots of guys have lost incentives recently. Eric Weddle was within one play of earning an extra 1 million dollars. It flew out the window on the wings of Andy Dalton's pass.

Stack the box, shut down Fournette, let Bortles screw up. I think we win the turnover battle - two picks and a fumble recovery. Tyrod needs to be at his off the wall best. This game is probably as important to him and his career as it is for the Bills. If he does well Bills can ask for a third with a straight face.

Good stuff. Thanks for posting. Kyle's eyes almost popped out of his head.

Jimmy G is the real deal. The 49rs can franchise him. That's why they won't have to.

It's not actually about enforcement. So much for the law (assuming that it is constitutional). Like everything else in this administration its about the base, without which this presidency cannot survive. Sessions is not going to harass recreational users, as has been mentioned. He just wants to warm the hearts of evangelicals and other assorted constituents of the right. Weed stocks will bounce back as soon as tomorrow.

Turnovers will destroy Jax come Sunday. Bills win.

It is often said that very serviceable running backs are relatively easy to find. And that's true. Bills found Cadet, now Murphy and Green. They can get the job done behind Shady. Question is whether the Bills should now upgrade through the draft to land their next feature back. Don't know whether RB is any kind of priority with the braintrust but if it is this is a great year to be picking one. Penny, Sony, Love in the second or third?

How do idiots like this happen?

Yknow, Darnold has the attributes you mention but there is no way he is ready to start IMO. To that extent and depending on how you use the expression Darnold could be referred to as a developmental pick, albeit with a high ceiling. Mike White has a big arm and can make all the throws (at least according to what I've read). Kizer already has him rated 5th best in this class. He's been invited to the Combine and many expect him to be a draft riser, maybe not like Wentz was, but 6th/UDFA - no way. Or, we should be so lucky. If he lights it up at the Combine/Senior Bowl he could sneak into the back end of the first. Sorta where we pick. Otherwise a day 2 pick in all probability.

Mike White. Bills like him. Even if he's a draft riser he should be available late first or maybe even in the second. Rosen and Darnold are gone. I'm not packaging a bunch of first round picks and maybe some second(s) for Allen, Rudolph, Mayfield. Too many flaws to justify it IMO. Too many holes to fill. I'd rather see Roquan Smith, Marcell Ateman, Vita Vea type guys than say Rudolph, whose ceiling (assuming he can transition) is Andy Dalton, and whose floor is Bryce Petty. JMO.

Since we are not likely getting one of the top QBs regardless, keep the picks, use the draft and FA to fill the needs. Get a vet who can start and mentor. Stay put and draft a developmental guy with good size, a big accurate arm and good intangibles (like the kid from W. Kentucky). And next year we challenge for the division. JMO.

I think the Bills could well trade for a veteran QB who would start. It's a viable scenario at least. I think it's possible that the Bills are in an aggressive win now mode, especially if they feel that they can find a number of starters in the draft and FA at specific areas of need. I cannot for the life of me comprehend or credit the proposed timing of an announcement i.e. this afternoon? Really?

Idk what the Bills will do but I'd be a little surprised if they opted for Mayfield, assuming they would have a shot to get him, which frankly I expect they will without moving up. Beane and McCoach are from Carolina. Look at the Carolina QBs. They are all enormous (not just Cam). They are pretty much traditional pocket passers and even if Cam is occasionally used as a weapon in the run game they spent a lot of time coaching him up to execute from the pocket, so that's pretty much their philosophy. I just have a hard time seeing them picking a 5'10" surf, no matter how "electric" his play is. Sorry Barb.

Right. They had been in man coverage throughout. For some reason they switched to zone on that play. Kudos to Peas I guess. No wonder they wanted to lynch him.

Yeah I'm checking out Wilkins. I was not impressed with Vita. Was expecting to see more quickness off the snap, he was single teamed much of the night and they ran right at him on a crucial 3rd down conversion.

Not sure I understand this comment. If all he's saying is that Mayfield is not under centre in a pro style offence fair enuf. In Oks O he is already 5-7 steps "back" there and I thought I saw him stand and shoot with no play action in the first half, including some of his best throws.

A touch under 6'1" is no problem for me. But he looks a lot shorter next to some of his mates.