
OldTimer1960
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What are you suggesting? Do you think they should draft Coleman? If they are taking just 1 WR early, I would be disappointed if it is him.
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I have no problem with picks being made with an eye towards 2025. I know that the team will try to compete in 2024 while doing a roster reset, but I think it will be a bit of a down year. Now they are set up with first and 2 2nds next year to address any remaining holes that they can’t fill this year.
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I do tend to be more pessimistic than many fans, but just take the pass rush. It wasn’t great last year and their top sack producer is gone. Miller was a shell of his former self - if he improves 50% from that, it still wouldn’t be good. I like Epenesa and the guy that they signed from Washington should be pretty good backups, but where is pressure and sacks coming from? At best, it’s unproven. i also hope that Elam comes around and can become a good starter, but the past two years suggest that isn’t likely. Who is the backup to Oliver? Maybe that will come in the draft, but not if they use a bunch of picks to move up for wr. I guess my point is that there are a lot of questions on the roster, especially on D. Now, I am not complaining about that- I think the reset needed to be done, but patience will be needed and I would keep those questions in mind before trading a bunch of picks to move up for WR because they likely need them to address other needs. I don’t think that 1 WR in this draft makes this a Super Bowl contender instantly.
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I think this is a pretty optimistic view. I think we really need a stater-capable player at DE in the likely event that Von Miller never regains decent starter form. I was happy that they signed Epenesa, but I don’t think he is a good starting level player, though he could prove me wrong. A young CB to replace 30 year old Rasul Douglas in a year is also needed as is a decent backup to Oliver at 3T. I hope I am wrong, but both S are questionable starters and there is no depth there at all. i think these are real needs that will show up during the season. It will take 2 off-seasons to address those needs, in my opinion.
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Is there a medical issue with Mitchell? I thought that I heard them allude to one on SiriusXM, but I didn’t hear what the issue might be. I can’t find anything about one on the net. Anyone hear about a medical on Mitchell?
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[POLL] Should The Bills Trade Up For A WR?
OldTimer1960 replied to boyst's topic in The Stadium Wall
That’s way too much for me. The Bills are in a rebuild that will take 2 off-seasons to complete. Giving up all of those picks for 1 player will delay that rebuild further and certainly doesn’t make this team a championship contender this year. -
[POLL] Should The Bills Trade Up For A WR?
OldTimer1960 replied to boyst's topic in The Stadium Wall
It’s the price to get that seems prohibitive. I can’t name one WR in the league already that I would trade 2 1st round picks plus more to get - it’s not like MHJ would be the final piece of the puzzle here. There are a lot of holes in this roster that need filling in the next 2 drafts. -
Especially since we only have two picks before day 3. Neither should be a RB.
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[POLL] Should The Bills Trade Up For A WR?
OldTimer1960 replied to boyst's topic in The Stadium Wall
I think this team is much further away from championship contender than 1 WR. The Chargers are not that different than Bills roster wise right now. If they get one of the top 3 WR do they instantly vault into SB contention? It is going to take a good draft this year and next year to replenish the team with young talent. I’m for moving around the draft with modest trades to get guys they really like, but I’m not keen on giving up next year’s picks at a discount for one player. Just my view- does not mean that I am right. -
I think 2025 3rd would be discounted to value of a 4th this year.
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Well, that was insightful.
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[POLL] Should The Bills Trade Up For A WR?
OldTimer1960 replied to boyst's topic in The Stadium Wall
I am still not interested in parting with next year’s first or 2nd round picks. Maybe trade next year’s 3rd and one of our fourths to get a 3rd this year. -
FWIW, I hope it isn’t Coleman. I’d be happy Legette and could settle for Baker or Polk if they are at 60 or later.
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That is still going to miss out on the top 3 WR. Is Brian Thomas Jr worth 2 1sts? They will be gambling that he develops into a complete prospect instead of just a deep threat. It isn’t an unreasonable gamble as you can see his movement skills, but that is a steep price, in my opinion. Do you think they might trade up and take a DE like Latu?
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No
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I still don’t like the idea of giving up next year’s 1st in a trade up this year, but it is a little more possible with them now having 2 2nds next year.
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That’s hopefully right. Could be a real rough year in 24, though I am on board with the move.
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What did you expect to get for a 30 year old diva who had a down 2nd half of last season?
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A 2025 2nd will be worth a 3rd this year. Not moving them up much by trading that.
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I agree, but I don’t think I’d be excited about a G or C in the first. I’d sooner the C if it is Powers-Johnson. I’m still not understanding why you don’t think a good CB could have a big impact near or long term. Douglas is 30, Benford looks a little promising and Elam is at best unproven. A real top CB (like they hoped Elam was) that can play tough man and also be good in zone would help a lot, in my opinion.