OldTimer1960

I think OP is too high on the Bills. Lots of new players and loss of long-time vets = growing pains (at best). Schedule is very tough and D lost a ton. Offense looks pretty good on OL, RB and TE and of course Allen is capable of carrying the O some, but WR is a big question mark. Can Shakir build on his impressive finish to last season, can Curtis Samuel step up big now that he is playing with a good NFL QB, is Keon Coleman good enough now and can he grow into a decent starting NFL WR? After that, the position looks very shaky - should either Hollins or MVS be counted on to contribute much? I understand the need to clear cap and get young and I’m ok with doing it this year, but I think it will mean a frustrating season if you think they are SB contenders. I hope that I’m wrong, but I think a wild card spot might be their ceiling and playoffs are not guaranty.

Even if Rodgers plays just decent football, the Jets will be very good. Their D is no joke and they have weapons in Breece Hall and Garrett Wilson.

The expected success rate of drafted prospects is wildly optimistic by fans. I love reading draft scouting reports and even some game film, but scouting reports tend to highlight the “good” and it’s also a big step up from college to the NFL. Further, if you follow the draft closely, you’ll hear reports that NFL teams often have far fewer players rated as “draftable” than there are picks in the draft. Of course, “draftable” doesn’t mean guaranteed star or even guaranteed NFL player.

I think Gable Stevenson showed enough for practice squad if he wants to continue in football. Had to teach him how to put on the equipment and he didn’t get destroyed out there with zero football experience. If he wants to put in the work, he might have a chance next year.

Toohill has at least had decent production in the league - Jonathan has a little upside, but not enough to pick him over a proven decent rotational end. I could have gone either way, but I understand why they went with the more proven commodity.

Hollins should almost never see the field on offense. If he does it isn’t good for this team’s prospects for 2024. FWIW, I’m ok with a .500 season given they’ve shed a lot of cap and age and have some extra draft capital for 2025 draft. I think management knows this isn’t a SB caliber roster, but they have a plan for next year.

I was impressed with Javon Solomon. Thought he produced pass rush pressure and held up reasonably vs the run.

Trubisky isn’t great for sure, but who can you realistically get? Tannehill is going to wait for a starter to get hurt. If he was willing to backup he’d be on a roster right now.

I really hope that Keon Coleman shows some positive plays. Reports from camp have been positive, but he didn’t make much happen vs Chicago.

And…Trubisky is about average backup level QB in the NFL. There aren’t even 32 good starting QBs in the league, let alone plentiful starting caliber backups.

Completely agree, but there is surely a lot of work to be done. The OL was poor throughout the game. The RBs including Cook and Davis had nothing and the D was overall weak. Not panic time, but depth might not be as good as thought.

I didn’t like the Coleman pick, but I’m starting to get excited that he could be good.

Only if he is healthy.

Ok, I’ll bite. Who do you think they could have that is any better than Trubisky?

I think Kobe was pretty darned gifted physically. I’m not saying he didn’t put in a ton of work, but to describe him as not gifted is a stretch, in my opinion.