I was convinced that NYG was going to take a QB at #2. Still leaning that way but I can see them riding Eli for a few more and taking a stud.
This is good for the Bills in that it opens up a pick later that requires less capital. Even better if teams ahead land Cousins and/or Keenum.
I do disagree with those who think Denver might sign Keenum and draft a QB. I suspect his agent will not make the Glennon mistake and sign a contract that will allow the ream to escape. He will have enough suitors where he can get a long term deal.
When you look at the schedule for QBs the Bills will be playing, he does not strike the fear that Brees, Ryan, etc do. He is a good, not great QB, and not worth the price.
The Bills should trade up if able with a reasonable package:
1. Rosen
2. Darnold
3. Mayfield
Pick at 21 if they fall to the Bills:
4. Allen
5. Jackson or Rudolph
I recall an article that Cousins would file a grievance if tagged because it was against the rules tag a player with the intention to trade.
Am I remembering this correctly and if so, why is this an option for the dolphins.
Impossible for the QBs drafted last year.
The draft class of 2016 (Goff/Wentz) look good after 2 years but they mot stnad the test of time. A lesser pick may rise and they may fall.
I let the agent make the first offer and then counter.
I would be prepared to offer 2 yrs, $7M total ($4M 2018, $3M 2019). No signing bonus, maybe a roster bonus week 1.
Does a GM ever say "We are not going to listen to offers" even if they do not plan to listen?
If Cleveland does not pick a QB at 1 it is gross negligence. Play the game to wait to 4 for a QB is a huge risk that 3 are not selected ahead of you and you end up with the leftovers.
This would work IMO. It is about the max package.
I believe teams negotiate against themselves too often. No other team can offer 2 ones this year other than Cleveland and they have no need to do so.
Chicago's trade last year is a good example of ovepaying. Make your offer and hold tight - if fair the NYG may bite.
A quality enhancement to this site would be to delete the account of those with this type of post automatically - raise the quality for the remainder of us across the board.
This is a no win situation with both sides having good and bad points.
I would leave it the way it is now but enforce the uncatchable part of the rule. It seems that minor interference on a low percentage pass gets PI. In those cases don't make the call - keep the flag in the pocket.
I am going to temper this with what I think will happen.
A QB needing team in top 10 sign Cousins (Broncos or Jets). The giants decide to go with Eli and give him some tools.
This allows the Bills to get to the 7-8 range by packaging the 2 #1's, preserving the 2 second round picks.
They then pick Mayfield - getting a top 3 QB and minimizing the loss of assets.
That all said, I would be happy with Mayfield, Rosen or Darnould. Would be very unhappy with Allen - bust is written all over him.