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It's possible that it's just no fun for a self-made billionaire to be hands-off. Not talking about a guy who inherited his money.

On the bright side at least Eichel hasn't had 20 masseuses join in a civil suit against him yet so it's actually not at rock bottom.

Listening to Paul Hamilton a couple weeks ago.........he said that the Pegula's turned over full control of the Bills to McD and Beane..........and even though its working they regret giving up all of that control.........so don't look for them to do the same with the Sabres. Hockey was the sport Terry Pegula was more familiar with.........it makes sense that he feels like he knows more about it and wants to have more control. The problem is that it's not working and the dysfunction has actually gotten worse despite having much more talent than the "tank" years. It's unfortunate that they've turned out to be SO bad at this.......I'm sure it takes a lot of the fun out of it when you think you are too rich to fail at it.........and then instead you are so bad at the job that you just have to turn over full control and your primary contribution is just to sign the checks.

This thread got you fired up.........I thought you were going to start replying to your own posts.

Akeem Hicks makes way too many tackles and rushes the passer much too well to be a 1 tech for McD.

@Sherlock Holmes do you approve of this move? Or do his licorice gum drop eyes knock him down your board?

He was unhappy in Denver. He criticized the OC in the media last season. I think them going out and paying Melvin Gordon when he was running for 1,000+ yards and playing on UDFA money........as a local kid.......really irritated him.

Nice meme but the wrong scene.......had to point out because the extra in the brown sweater with blue shirt is a Bills fan. Nice guy but farts a lot and thinks it's funny. Batted after him in little league unfortunately.

One of the chief differences is that those SB teams were really before widespread free agency............a time when players were really tied to teams for a very long time so it was easier to develop talent from within. I think back then first round picks were on 6-7 year deals. If the team drafted you they weren't going to put you in bubble wrap because you *might* be good on offense or defense like they have to now.........they didn't have to.......you were under control for so long that you had to play special teams. Now, those roster spots are like your farm system.......you really want them more for drafting and developing. It's a choice teams have to make. The Bills dedicate more ST only positions and $ than most.......if not more than any.

Yeah I think Barkley's QB career is over. You are going to feel bad for all the shade you threw on him when he is watching the game next to you at Busby's next season though.

Yeah there is this notion here........probably because the Bills backs are slow...........that speed backs can just make a living running outside the tackles. But the yards are to be had inside. The guard/tackle gap is the new "outside" run. It doesn't pay very often to bounce it toward the sideline against fast, undersized LB's that are most at home tackling a RB on the side rather than face up(where it hurts). Lindsay does a solid job of working thru the line and then he has that burst that Moss and Motor lack and can quickly eat up another 8-10 yards.

He plays special teams but he also gets open in the pass game

He was a playa' tho.......as they used to call him in the lockeroom:

My first thought was that this should make @Kelly the Dog very happy.........he finds Barkley about as useful as I do Star Loturdlelei.

The issue is having multiple O and D guys who are pretty un-playable at anything other than ST on the active roster every week. That part is tolerable........but the Bills have also paid a premium to get them in UFA in recent years. When you tie up 3-4 spots on vets who just play ST you limit your ability to develop players who can replace those that depart in UFA. That's where $2M too much for a ST only guy turns into having to pay $10M for a weak side LB because you didn't have one on a rookie contract ready to step in.

This thread should be merged with the "management thinks RB's are the problem" thread.

I actually totally agree with you.........and all these veteran single purpose players block developmental roster spots as well......... but I gave you a thumbs down because you were on a roll.........the broadest set of negative reactions ever........well done.

Is that guy still here?

Fingers crossed that they have the mentality that job #1 is keeping Josh Allen healthy and happy. We can talk all we want about filling needs etc. but this roster ain't even getting to the playoffs with a Philip Rivers like, adequate QB performance. Not in this AFC. Not a lot of matchup problem causers on this roster.........just a lot of solid players around a beast of a QB.........which is why they still seem pretty distant from KC, who has more on both sides of the ball.

Samuel is not just fast dave..........he was one of the better downfield receivers in the NFL last year. He's not just a juiced up Isaiah McKenzie. He's a RB who converted to WR and is now an outstanding, versatile AND lightning fast WR. I like Sanders but at some point Sanders is gonna' hit the wall. 34 is old for a WR. I already think he's become less impactful than his stats indicate. It would be a shame if it happens in a year when the Bills are considered one of the conference favorites.

I agree that there have been a lot of good WR the past few drafts..........but there was a big drought at the position from 2015-2017........so I'm not going to assume that there will be plenty in "every draft class". The problem with Rondale Moore is he has been injured for the past two years and basically only has a great freshman season in his portfolio. Curtis Samuel is a proven and durable young veteran NFL player.........the Bills are ready to win now............he is outstanding not only out of the backfield or slot(where he could succeed Beasley and bounce back and forth between the backfield to allow more versatility).........but he is also a provenexcellent deep ball receiver. He has developed into an unusual player and he's not just elusive.........he's a legit 4.31 speed guy. There aren't as many of those out there as you may think.

Yes, I think he's a fit. And I also will be right back here arguing against giving him a good contract if he comes in here and repeats the huge numbers he put up as a rookie in 2018. They just need some speed at RB to provide a change of pace.........he should be that and also be motivated in a contract year. He is legitimately fast..........faster than Etienne who is just "fast for a RB" and the team should take the position that a first round pick is the equivalent of $20M in cap space........you don't use those picks on runnin' bax even if Buddy Nix says you need one.

I'm not missing it. I know he's BEEN a great route runner.......I know that they probably looked at the KC tape and said John Brown was a detriment and that if they had another route runner like Diggs they might have been able to attack that look better. I get it. But I also think they lack speed on offense.........I KNOW it actually........ and they now have 2 starting WR who will be old for the position and free agents after the year. Samuel is exceptional on the deep ball........can play slot when Beasley leaves and is actually a trained RB who can produce there too. He was a great fit, IMO. It's a great draft for WR.......one of the top 3 for depth in the past 20 years with as many as 20 WR with first 3 round grades........I hope they select no less than 2 and bring in a high upside guy in UDFA who might be able to be a gunner or KR too. We shouldn't take it for granted.......the 2014 draft was flush with WR talent....the Bills took one then focused on needs......and ended up short handed at WR soon after and couldn't do much about it in the drafted because the pipeline dried up for a long time until ramping up recently.

I have not been negative on Beane. I've been objective. I literally gave a thumbs up to every one of his first round picks which is something I've never been able to do with any previous Bills GM. I have given positive feedback on many, many moves. But the focus around here is centered on the negative and thusly that's what ends up driving discussion. And there have definitely been bad decisions which I have been critical of. Those are what you recall. Often I cite that you don't need to make good decisions all the time to be good.......so bad ones aren't necessarily mortal wounds. But still, any time I criticize a move I'm called a hater. To illustrate.....I often bring up my push for the Bills to draft Aaron Donald here on TSW........because I only actually start a new thread about once per year. I think I got like 5 responses in that entire thread. If I posted a blank face emoji in response to a Beane move I'd get more responses than that.

Home grown = drafted or UDFA acquisitions in their draft year. Me trying to re-trace the stat provided during the playoff tv broadcasts that hundreds of thousands of Bills fans heard isn't worth my time............the stat was met with surprise by some at our game parties who think this is a very young team(it's in fact one of the oldest rosters.... look it up). And we also know how true it rings and that the people who disagree with it will say it makes no difference even if I list the number for every NFL team and the Bills happened to be last. After much disagreement when presented, I once spent two hours combing thru tape of games to prove that CBS provided a graphical stat early in 2015 showing that LeSean McCoy had the lowest yards per touch in the NFL among qualified players in 2014. Found it, posted the screen shot. Nary a comment, retraction, re-consideration or apology followed.....so if you fella's want to insist that it's false......complain your little chili pepper hearts out......I promise you I don't give a single *****. When McBeane came in they chose to clear the decks of the prior regimes draft picks............then they have traded up many times within drafts, limiting the amount of incoming draft picks..........and they have moved on from draft picks that performed promisingly, notably Wyatt Teller, to save room for well paid veteran reserves with short futures.........and they have heavily backfilled the roster with free agents.......most notably veteran special teamers. The paragraph above is a formula for not having a lot of homegrown talent on your active roster. It's not a big deal if you are developing your own replacements for players who hit free agency. Thus far, that hasn't been a strong suit.