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27 minutes ago, Forlorn hope said:
Ppl have a legitimate concern
What is your concern?
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1 hour ago, muppy said:
my reply to this, and I mean No disrespect. You may be right but maybe just maybe it's none of our business. *shrugs*
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2 minutes ago, BuffaloFan68 said:
I know I'm in the minority, but I really like Isaiah Hodgins and was really hoping he makes the cut. When we originally drafted him, I had him rated higher than G. Davis. Big boy with solid hands.
Go Bills!!!!!
Davis brings a physical presence, not only in the passing game but as a blocking WR as well. Hodgins? Not so much....
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1 minute ago, billsfan1959 said:
They will be better under Kromer.
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10 minutes ago, Joe in Winslow said:
Not for lack of trying. Over and over and over and over again. 2 1sts and 2 2nds spent in the past what, 6 years on the DL?
Well, I don't think you can look strictly at the draft. You have to look at free agency (i.e.; Morse, Beasley) and trades (i.e.; Diggs) as well. As a whole, I would have liked more emphasis on the Oline. They have a QB that could end up being the best to ever play the game. I would like for the team to continually ensure he has a top Oline in front of him. From that perspective I don't disagree with you.
My argument has been about this past offseason. I believe the Dline, in spite of the (failed) resources put into in past years, needed an drastic upgrade. Given their cap room in free agency and the way the draft played out, I think they had to make some hard choices. I believe this team, this year, will benefit more from what they did defensively - along with the addition of Kromer to the coaching staff.
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8 minutes ago, 3rdnlng said:
If I remember correctly the *Pats gained about 220 yards total in that game.
You do remember correctly. 220 Yds rushing when everyone in the entire stadium knew they were not going to throw the ball. That's my point. The Dline was incapable of consistently stopping the run, especially in key situations - even when they knew it was going to be a run. They lacked the talent to play at an elite level.
The offense, on the other hand, was capable of playing at an elite level in any game they played.
I have stated over and over that I wanted upgrades on offense, particularly along the Oline. It needed it as well. But, IMO, the Dline needed it as much or more.
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11 minutes ago, 3rdnlng said:
Nearly everyone looks at the total running yards gained in that game. That total is basically all the yards they gained. That loss was on the Bill's offense.
I'm not saying the offense didn't have a hand in it. However, the defense struggled against the run, particularly in key situations, like they did in numerous games.
I look at it this way: The offense had the talent last year to play at an elite level in every game. When they didn't, it was because they didn't execute well, not because they didn't have enough talent. The defense had the talent to play at a high level against weaker teams and those that didn't run the ball well. They struggled against good running teams because they didn't have the talent to raise their game to an elite level.
We can agree to disagree.
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Just now, ScottLaw said:
They lost maybe one game because they got ran over(home against the Colts)… the inability to stop the run cry from fans is/was highly overrated… they lost most games in the regular season last year because their offense went into the toilet and couldn’t score points.
But it wasn't overrated. They literally graded out as one of the worst defenses against top 15 rushing teams and had difficulty stopping the run in key situations in numerous games. They gave up an average of 160 YPG in their losses. They were not good and it did cost them.
I am not disagreeing about the lack of upgrade along the Oline. I wanted it as well. But don't think for a second that the Dline did not drastically need an upgrade in talent.
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Just now, GunnerBill said:
Hmm. I think up front they needed more talent. Granted they didn't play well either. But I just don't think they were good enough. I banged the "Feliciano is a bum" drum pretty hard for three years before the team caught up.
I won't disagree with you here. I was pretty vocal about upgrading both the Dline and the Oline during free agency and the draft. But, tbf, it was a game of musical chairs along the Oline last year, with their best five starting linemen playing together in only five games. Their lack of depth probably hurt them more than the actual talent level of their best five. I think, if the Oline stays healthy this year, and with the addition of Kromer, they will be fine. I don't believe I would be able to say that if they were still fielding last year's Dline.
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3 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:
I would like to think I have at least presented my alternative world as to what I might have done. One fewer well paid DT and that contract going on offense. Three well paid vet DTs plus running with Ankou or Byant (both of whom I think can play as backend of the roster NFL players) as a cheaper 4th option would have been the sacrifice I'd have made. The Bills made a different decision, I understand their thinking, but I think it is fair to say "not sure that's what I'd have done, let's see how it plays out."
I absolutely see your point. I wanted more on the offensive side of the ball (particularly along the Oline) as well. However, I wanted that defensive line fixed even more. One of the Bills' greatest weaknesses last year was their run defense. They needed a drastic overhaul to fix that and improve the pass rush at the same time. Everyone likes to point out the Pittsburgh and Jax games as evidence of offensive failure last year. They lost those games because they didn't play well, not because they needed more talent. I look at the losses to Tennessee, Indianapolis, and the first NE game where they got run over. Not because they didn't play well, but because they needed more talent.
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26 minutes ago, ScottLaw said:
Oh come on. I call it like I see it
A cloud inside every silver lining....
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19 minutes ago, Beck Water said:
That's Araiza's lawyer. He's paid to defend Araiza and present him as not guilty/minimize his involvement
Lawyers on both sides are advocates and anything they put out publicly is designed to persuade the court of public opinion to their respective sides. If you rely on the information put out by either attorney as completely factual, you are a fool.
Last I checked, the investigation by law enforcement hadn't been released. So, we really have no idea what the actual facts are - just the versions of those facts put out by each side.
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8 hours ago, Beck Water said:
Fair enough. Once the lawsuit is in the public domain, it will draw a lot of public scrutiny and public reaction, which must be dealt with. In addition, the player will have the distraction of needing to prepare his defense.
Counterpoint: when the plaintiff's lawyer calls on July 30 and informs you he's preparing a civil suit that will name Araiza among others in the gang rape of a 17 year old girl, does it really take a lot of imagination to see that public scrutiny, public reaction, and distraction for the player are hurtling down the pike? Beane said they only had "the boulders" after the lawyer's phone call to DeAngelo, but not the details.
Yet the LA Times published the following as part of a story on the case July 29th:That article, which any "thorough examination" or investigation should have uncovered (ie Google) maps a lot of details onto those boulders, including the accusation that the player may have been an accessory to, if not involved, in the gang rape of a minor and the information that there's a police investigation underway:
The lawyer also does not seem shy about distributing photos of his client and her journal, so I wouldn't bet that they didn't get sent to the Bills.
Once the lawyer tells you one of the players named will be Matt Araiza, I don't think you have to have a great imagination to see that the above is going to be a giant PR fiasco if it goes down and the player is still on the Bills roster.
So from the POV of the Bills organization internally, what was the drastic change?
I already replied and my answer remains the same. I believe Beane and McDermott tried their best to do the right thing. Nothing I have read or observed has changed that stance. You are welcome to believe otherwise, that is your right. Although, you do seem to be on a bit of a crusade. Again, that is your right.I hope the victim in this case achieves some measure of justice and has the support to help her rebuild her life. I hope the individuals responsible are punished. If Araiza was one of those then so be it. If he was not, then I hope he can rebuild his life as well.
Whatever you or I believe about what the Bills did or didn’t do is of no consequence.
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28 minutes ago, Mango said:
Theres an assumption by posters that the news article is the first they’re hearing of this. I could be wrong, but I cannot imagine that the girls attorney made no mention of police reports, pictures, rape kits, time lines.The Bills attorney spoke with him. Everything in the LAT article would have been discussed with the team.
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29 minutes ago, Beck Water said:
I'm curious as to your take about how the actual filing of the civil suit changed the dynamics?
When you go from accusations / allegations to actually having a civil suit filed or criminal charges brought, the situation has drastically changed. I’m not sure why I should have to explain that. I would think it would be self evident. -
Just now, Beck Water said:
I want to put this all behind us. I want beyond anything for the TEAM to put this all behind them and not be distracted.
But honestly - does what Beane said make sense? The Bills knew, at least as of July 30 when the plaintiff's lawyer called Kathryn D'Angelo and told her about the pending civil suit and the "boulders" of what was in it. If they started investigating then and were dedicated to "not rush" and to collect information, how did their "information gathering" suddenly accelerate in the 48 hrs since the civil lawsuit was filed?
It is possible, that when faced with the lawsuit, the Bills information gathering went into overdrive and turned up something that gave them real pause. And if so, Beane and McDermott quite likely can't talk about it for legal reasons.
But I think it's also possible that
1) either McDermott was getting the 'high level summary' version from Beane, and when the lawsuit filing came out and he read it he threw up in his mouth and said "Not on My Team, this has to go play out somewhere else" (or, he watched guys on the team who have wives and daughters throwing up in their mouths)
2) or someone in the Bills PR/Customer Relations department pulled the plug and said "this is a freakin' disaster, make it go away"
3) or one of the Pegulas said "Hell to the No, do you hear me?"
I believe it was pretty much as Beane described it. They were made aware of the allegations and obtained Araiza’s version of the events. They then tried to find out what the actual facts supported. Unfortunately, it is an ongoing investigation and there is only so much information any LE agency is going to release about an active investigation.Unless you have the ability to go through an entire investigative file, you have no idea what the actual facts are. If you rely on what is being released publicly, by either side, you are a fool. They are advocates and, believe it or not, there are occasions when the things they say do not reflect the actual facts in any way. Hell, there are times in the courtroom when arguments are complete distortions of the facts.
As they both said, it was difficult to get any factual information. When the civil suit was filed, it completely changed the dynamics. I think they are still in the same position most rational people are in: They still don’t have enough information to feel certain either way.
In the end, I believe they did what they felt was best. I do not have any problem with Beane or McDermott in this situation. Everything they have done, said, and demonstrated in their time with the Bills says to me they are men of integrity and high character. Nothing that has transpired has changed my feelings about them.
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Who is your surprise cut? Howard
Who is your surprise to make the 53 man roster? Morris
What rookie (not named Araiza) is most likely to be named as a starter in week 1? Elam
What rookie will have the biggest overall season? Shakir
How many of the 8 players chosen in the Bills 2022 draft will make the roster (not the practice squad)? 6
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This thread is going to end well....
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8 minutes ago, NickelCity said:
His rep is as a good offensive mind, but I think a head coaching role is an entirely different beast that he's perhaps unsuited for.
I agree that being a head coach is much different than being a coordinator and that not all coordinators are equipped to be head coaches. However, I don't believe we have any information to say whether or not McDaniel has what it takes to be a successful head coach. I will give him the benefit of the doubt until I see otherwise.
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20 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said:
I’m telling you he’s going to have good stats in the offense because like SF with Jimmy G, they hide their qbs. Lots of screens and open throws. But when it’s 3rd and 10 with the game on the line, that’s where his lack of major talent will show up.
these Bama qbs. Has there been a good one? I like Young but man, it’s so easy to be good there.
I actually think Mike McDaniel has a pretty bright offensive mind. There is a reason Shanahan took McDaniel with him everywhere he went. You are right about Tua's fit in the offense. It features lots of screens, slants, and short crossing routes, all of which play to Tua's strength: his accuracy in the short game. I believe he will put up pretty decent stats, particularly if they do well in the RAC area. I think any consistent downfield success for Tua will depend entirely on how the run game goes and how well Tua does with play action. His real struggle willl come, as you say, when he has to throw (especially downfield) and the defense knows he has to throw.
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8 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:
You were done when you insisted in @Coach Tuesday thread about Dion dishing on Ford that it was no big deal for Dawkins to criticize his teammate like that and insisting that Ford would absolutely agree that his attitude had been sh!t. The leap on the latter was a fact-free attempt to shout down the fact that his teammate called him out. A day later, he's dealt. Another L for ol' Skrewball.
Earlier within this thread, I quoted exactly what Dawkins said about Ford in the article. Here it is again:
“Cody had a hell of a day,” Dawkins said, “pancake after pancake after pancake, no pressures. Cody is a fighter, last year, he was upset he wasn’t playing. This year, he’s taking it as a reality check and is handling it the right way. What we want to see is him respecting the challenge and not complaining about it. As long as he’s not pouting and keeping high spirits, as long as he puts his best work on film, he understands what needs to be done. (Kromer) doesn’t sugarcoat anything. He’ll tell him exactly what he doesn’t want to hear. He’ll say, ‘This is ***** horrible,’ or, ‘You think that you’re doing it right, but you’re not.’ Cody’s heard that before, but now it’s from a different face. So now it’s not, ‘Oh, that’s Bobby being Bobby.’ Now you have two people saying it, so now you’re the one that’s wrong and not them. I’m proud of him. It’s easy when things are going wrong in this league to shut it down and go into a dark place. He’s not there. He’s working.”
Quote about Ford's reaction to Dawkins' comments: "Ford admitted the attitude adjustment was necessary and overdue."
IMHO, it really didn't seem like that big of a deal. Dawkins talked about the attitude issues that Ford had last year and that he wasn't exhibiting those issues this year. And it appears Ford pretty much agreed with him.
Ford was a bad pick. Beane got what he could for him in a trade and the Ford chapter is now over.
Again, IMHO, I don't believe Dawkins' comments were that bad and I don't think they had anything to do with Ford being traded.
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4 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:
Wow. Sounds like Bobby Johnson didn’t command/earn much respect for whatever reason
1 minute ago, Augie said:Ford went out of his way to publicly promote Kromer. That was a good sign all around. Kromer is effective, and Ford heard the message. Good for BOTH of them! And for the Bills!!!
Here is another quote that speaks to your thoughts:
Ford admitted the attitude adjustment was necessary and overdue. He and Dawkins cited new offensive line coach Aaron Kromer has been a significant factor. Asked about the difference between Kromer and previous assistant Bobby Johnson, Ford responded with eight seconds of silence. The corners of his lips curled upward as he mulled his reply.
“He’s doing a phenomenal job,” Ford said of Kromer. “I don’t know what that means, coming from me. But the way we’ve been coached and the techniques that we’ve learned is why I say there’s been so much improvement.”
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1 minute ago, buffaloboyinATL said:
If that is the case, I am happy they moved on from him, even if he was improving as a player. It sends a message that if you negatively impact team chemistry, you will be gone.
Here is what Dawkins said:
“Cody is a fighter,” Dawkins said. “Last year, he was upset he wasn’t playing. This year, he’s taking it as a reality check and is handling it the right way."
“What we want to see is him respecting the challenge and not complaining about it. As long as he’s not pouting and keeping high spirits, as long as he puts his best work on film, he understands what needs to be done.”
“(Kromer) doesn’t sugarcoat anything,” Dawkins said. “He’ll tell him exactly what he doesn’t want to hear. He’ll say, ‘This is ***** horrible,’ or, ‘You think that you’re doing it right, but you’re not. Cody’s heard that before, but now it’s from a different face. So now it’s not, ‘Oh, that’s Bobby being Bobby.’ Now you have two people saying it, so now you’re the one that’s wrong and not them.”
“I’m proud of him,” Dawkins said. “It’s easy when things are going wrong in this league to shut it down and go into a dark place. He’s not there. He’s working.”
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1 minute ago, NewEra said:
Yes. He failed when he picked him. We all know this. It’s been discussed for the last 3 season. He sucks. And Beane was able to trade a crappy player for a 5th round pick.
We’ve crushed him for the pick already. Now we should applaud the fact that he got a 5th rd pick for crap rather than continue to cry about the past. Never accomplished anything but making people look stupid
Right. They are not mutually exclusive. You can place blame with Bean for using a high pick on a player who ended up performing so badly, and also give him credit for getting a fifth round pick for a player who performed so badly.
In the end, it was a waste of a high draft pick and a net loss. It happens to every single GM.
Dawson Knox brother Luke passes away
in The Stadium Wall
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When we hear of someone passing away, I think it is a natural response to be curious about the cause of death. For most people, I think it is a passing curiosity and nothing more. For others, it seems to be more than that. To each their own.
As for "busting the balls of others," that seems to be a TBD pastime...