
OldTimer1960
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That surprises me.
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Bills gotta go LB Simpson or Sanders, right?
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Unfortunately, most of that list will be gone with 27 selections before Bills’ pick. Hopefully, someone on the OL or Sanders is left. You can never have enough good corners in today’s NFL and there might be a few good ones left. By late round 2 in this draft, can’t be picky about position, get a good player.
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They only have 1 DT under contract beyond this season.
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With the selection of Kincaid to be a big slot receiver, I would be surprised if they consider any of the remaining slot options- I would cross off Josh Downs even though I really like him. They could still consider an outside WR like Cedric Tillman or Rashee Rice. I don’t think any of the remaining OT prospects will last until pick 59 and I think I’d stay away from Jaelan Duncan - I just wasn’t impressed with how passively he plays (in the games I watched). G/C is a possibility if one remains. Inside LB is the obvious need and I’d love to get Trenton Simpson, but I think he will go by mid-2nd. I’m unsure if I’d consider Drew Sanders if he is there. He is a gamble to me. I think there is a good chance CB will be best player available and I would not hate it, if they go that route. Teams are passing 60+ % of the time now. Of course S is a need for after this year, if they like any that are still on the board.
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Hope at least 1 of them is available when Bills pick comes. 27 players will be picked before Bills’ selection.
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I thought going in, he was the best receiver in the draft. Don’t obsess over TE “position”, he is a big receiver with excellent hands and toughness after the catch. Not a traditional TE.
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You really think so?
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The draft debate has been very fun for the past several months. I enjoy reading everyone’s opinions. Tonight the Bills make their first pick (or not!). The pick will make some happy and some will be apoplectic that who they picked is clearly inferior to another player/isn’t a player at a premium position/has an average RAS score, etc… Whatever your view, let’s remember that: 1. We are not privy to any player’s medical evaluation. This is very important. 2. We don’t have an opportunity to evaluate a player by interviewing him, his coaches, teammates, etc. 3. We don’t have a sense for the work ethic of most prospects 4. It is hard for us to evaluate any players aptitude to learn 5. Most of us can’t tell how a player fits the Bills’ current scheme and none of us know what scheme changes they are considering. 5. It is very hard for us to know what room any prospect has to improve strength/skills (are they maxed out or just need NFL strength training?) All of the above are very important considerations when evaluating any player. Looking forward to the excitement and debates!
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TSW Mock Draft 3.0 Poll - Who should the Bills take at #34
OldTimer1960 replied to Virgil's topic in The Stadium Wall
I think Trenton Simpson is the best athlete on that list and fits a big need. He’s not perfect and you’d be betting that experience at MLB improves his recognition. At worst, I think you end up with a very good OLB, but still a hole at MLB. Simpson looks like a LB and moves like a DB. -
TSW Mock Draft 3.0 Poll - Who should the Bills take at #34
OldTimer1960 replied to Virgil's topic in The Stadium Wall
I think you’re being too harsh, but it is your prerogative. I agree it is risky to not bring in competition, but he still has a chance. -
TSW Mock Draft 3.0 Poll - Who should the Bills take at #34
OldTimer1960 replied to Virgil's topic in The Stadium Wall
I don’t agree that Brown is a complete proven bum. Last year was poor, but I hold hope given the problems he overcame just to get on the field last year. I’m not guaranteeing that Brown will be good, but there is a pretty reasonable chance he will, in my opinion. -
It’s not the draft pick compensation, it is the salary cap implications for Bills and Hopkins’ age and recent roid suspension.
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All Gunner's Draft Stuff.... 2023 Edition!!!
OldTimer1960 replied to GunnerBill's topic in The Stadium Wall
Awesome stuff, sincere thanks for all your efforts! -
Will DeAndre Hopkins be available this offseason?
OldTimer1960 replied to NeverOutNick's topic in The Stadium Wall
It isn’t impossible. The question is whether the cap mess you have to create to fit a 31 y.o., recently injured, recently suspended receiver under the cap is the right move. I don’t think it is, even if they could get him for a 4th or later. -
TSW Mock Draft 3.0 Poll - Who should the Bills take at #27
OldTimer1960 replied to Virgil's topic in The Stadium Wall
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No dispute with your point.
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They might because getting Hopkins likely means Davis is gone after this year. ? The FA WRs they signed are not guaranteed to make the team.
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There was concern about his weight after he refused to be weighed at his pro day. How much concern and by whom, we don’t know.
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No argument that they want a WR for the reasons you stated, but I hope that they don’t reach for a prospect there just to fill that need. WR is now a premium position, but picking a question mark prospect would be a mistake, in my opinion. I don’t particularly like Johnston and Flowers, Addison, Downs are all so small. And Hyatt would be a big gamble. Of course, all picks are gambles to some extent.
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Kincaid may be the best pass catching weapon in this draft, including the WRs. I think it is quite possible that the Bills would take Kincaid over Johnston. Kincaid’s hands are considerably better than Johnston’s, imho. Simpson might be available that late, but I’d be willing to go up a little in round 2 to get one of the LBs, depending on cost.
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I think Wright, Flowers, Kincaid and Addison could be in play on offense. None of them transform this offense to a much higher level (in my opinion). They would all help. I think defensive players should be under consideration here, including CB and S. My reasoning is that you have to stop the opposition as well as score on a them. I’m not a big fan of any of the ILBs in this draft. Ironically, Campbell seems like the high floor safe choice and that IS what I’m looking for, but he seems like a real stretch at 27.
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Well, a liter of water weighs 2.2 lbs, so yes. However, it doesn’t change the fact that Addison (and several other WR in this draft are well below NFL size standards. There are always exceptions to the rule, but you have to look very closely at those situations to avoid making big mistakes. That being said, I am pretty confident that Addison’s floor is a pretty good slot receiver which ain’t bad, except round 1 is pretty steep for that.
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I’m looking at this draft thinking that it is weak, but there are players who can contribute and be decent to good starters in the coming years when the Bills NEED cheap players to offset huge contracts for Allen, Diggs, Miller and White. I think that while Allen is healthy, he is good enough to give them a championship chance every year, unless they get into cap hell. I think that consistently being in contention gives you a better chance for a championship than 1 “all-in” season does. For me, I want to find a decent to good contributor, preferably to help Allen on OL or WR or TE. Doesn’t have to be - and likely isn’t- a superstar. When I watch Quentin Johnston, my view is of an unrefined athlete who happens to play WR. His size is not exceptional, speed is fine, but route running doesn’t look NFL-caliber and his catch technique is really sub-standard. Now, he has some good-sized hands that flash ability, but I don’t want to bet on him improving (by a lot) his hands. None of this means that I am right, but I’d shy away from Johnston.