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  1. He started 13 games on a defensive unit that allowed 17.9 points per game (2nd in the NFL). And before anyone claims he was just hidden around the other secondary talent, remember that Jordan Poyer was banged-up that entire year and playing with one-arm, Tre White didn't even get on the field until Thanksgiving and our cornerback spots were handled mostly by Dane Jackson and two rookies (Christian Benford, Kaiir Elam). Hamlin wasn't a turnover-machine or an All-Pro. But he was solid at the very least. And considering it was just his second year, I think he still has/had promise to grow into something more. I'm not sure where he's at physically or mentally, and that makes all the difference. But I wouldn't necessarily count him out.
  2. Simmons is one of the best safeties in the NFL. Everyone would love him, but I just can't see Beane giving out that kind of contract. The whole reason they cut Jordan Poyer was to get younger and cheaper. He's only 2 years younger and would definitely be more expensive. I'm starting to get the same vibes about the Free Safety position as the Bills gave last year about Middle Linebacker. We passed on everyone in Free Agency. Waited until the 3rd Round of the Draft. Everyone was in total panic mode going into the season. Then Terrell Bernard played like a superstar and Tyrell Dodson was a solid backup. Don't forget. This regime found Poyer and Micah Hyde in the bargain bin. Both were backups on their previous teams. I think it's fair to question how well this team knows some positions (O-Line, D-Line, Wide Receiver), because they don't necessarily have the best track record of finding untapped talent and developing it. But it's the complete opposite in the secondary. This team has a fantastic track record at both cornerback and safety. I also think people are totally sleeping on Damar Hamlin. He did a great job filling in for Hyde during the 2022 season. There was a lot that went into him being inactive most weeks. He was less than 12 months from a horrific physical trauma that devastated his body. Thanks to Taylor Rapp, the Bills really didn't need him. With another offseason to rehab and train, I wouldn't be surprised if he gets back to his previous form.
  3. Isn't it possible for a team to trade for a player, then also agree to absorb the dead-cap hit? I thought the Browns did something like that a few years back.
  4. The plan is a veteran on a minimum deal. Then maybe a Day 3 draft pick, and a UDFA.
  5. What is the situation the Bills are in? - The second best Winning Pct. in the NFL over the last 5 years? - Five straight postseason births - Four straight AFC East titles and Wild Card Round victories Nobody is satisfied with these accomplishments. We all want a Super Bowl win. And falling short is horribly frustrating. But everyone needs to remember the NFL postseason is a single-game elimination situation. One shot and you are done. Beane has put together a roster good enough to put us in position 4 years in a row. There are multiple factors on why the team hasn't gotten over the hump yet, and roster management is far at the bottom of that list. I would very much disagree with this statement. People weren't satisfied with the Stefon Diggs, John Brown, Cole Beasley, Gabe Davis lineup? That was one of the best in the NFL at the time. People weren't satisfied when Brown was later replaced with Emmanuel Sanders? That was pretty good too. Things didn't start going downhill until Beasley was released, and Davis failed to step up as the #2. Which was the middle of the 2022 season. Beane traded his #1 pick for Diggs. That counts. Beane clearly wanted to target a WR in Round 1 last year, but there was a huge run before we picked. He still went for a receiving weapon on Dalton Kincaid. There are 22 starting positions on the roster. In the span of six drafts, you start with exactly 18 picks on Day 1-2. He did spend one of those on Diggs. It's not realistic to expect him to address every position with a high pick every couple seasons.
  6. The ridiculous criticism of Brandon Beane here is what is concerning. It just shows that some people JUST DON'T HAVE the ability to critically think about anything. The last 3-4 days, all I hear is whining and crying that we don't have the money to be hugely active in Free Agency. We need to make a big splash to get over the hump and can't. They say this is proof that Beane has "mismanaged" the salary cap, and totally SUCKS as a GM. But what bad contracts are draining away the Bills cap space? The most obvious one is of course Von Miller... which ironically is the ONLY big FA splash Beane has made in the past 3-4 years!!!! His goal was to get over the hump against the Kansas City Chiefs. So is Beane really stupid for wasting money on an overpaid Free Agent, or is he really stupid for sitting on his hands and waiting for bargains????? Which one is it? Make up your minds!!! Other people are upset we had to release veterans like Tre White, Jordan Poyer, Mitch Morse, etc. to get under the cap. But the same people are somehow upset we CAN'T get rid of Stefon Diggs this year because of his dead cap. So do we want Beane to cut aging veterans or not??? Which one is it? Make up your minds!!! Drafting well and having good players puts every team in salary cap trouble eventually. Not counting Sean McDermott's first draft (which netted us Tre White, Dion Dawkins and Matt Milano), we have now seen three of Beane's drafts reach the expiration of their rookie contracts. Out of the 23 players he picked, 13 are starting for either the Bills or another team. That's pretty good. Here is the list: - Josh Allen, Taron Johnson, Ed Oliver, Dawson Knox, AJ Epenesa and Tyler Bass are starters for us. - Tremaine Edmunds, Harrison Phillips, Wyatt Teller, Devin Singletary, Zack Moss, Gabe Davis and Dane Jackson are starting for other NFL teams.
  7. Very good fit for what we needed. Curious how the contract will be structured. Still think $8-10 million per year is high.
  8. The Bills don't need as many WR bodies as everyone seems to be implying. Going into the season, they will only have 5-6 guys. Stefon Diggs, Khalil Shakir are the obvious ones. They also really like Justin Shorter. I'm absolutely certain Beane is looking to add a WR on either Day 1-2 of the draft. That already brings you to four guys. Add one more cheap veteran in Free Agency. Then vets Andy Isabella and KJ Hamler have the potential to contribute. Tyrell Shavers also showed some promise in preseason/training camp last year.
  9. Brandon Beane isn't usually active during the first couple days of Free Agency. When he does sign a guy early, they aren't usually the big-splash names. The few times he's made an exception and been aggressive (Von Miller, Star Lotulelei), it really hasn't worked out in the end. Mitch Morse is probably Beane's best "big-time" signing. And even with him, many people complained offseason after offseason about him being overpaid and a possible cut-candidate. Last year was probably the best offseason Beane has had in Free Agency since becoming the Bills General Manager. Especially when you consider the limits he had in salary cap space. He was able to grab depth bargains everywhere by simply being patient, waiting until other teams ran out of money, and THEN going after guys who missed on the musical chairs. Hey, you didn't get the $$ contract you wanted, but you can still play on a Super Bowl contender. Sure, not every signing worked out. But he did get some strong contributors (Leonard Floyd, Taylor Rapp, David Edwards, Jordan Poyer, Jordan Phillips, Shaq Lawson returning, etc.) and wasn't tied-down to any long-term contracts. Josh Allen's restructure was a glimpse into Beane's thinking. The fact that he only moved part of the contract tells me that he's got a clear plan, and didn't need it all.
  10. Bills need an outside receiver/downfield threat. Hunter Renfrow is a slot guy.
  11. Brandon Beane's job is to make the Bills roster as competitive as possible, year-in and year-out. Period. Jordan Poyer sacrificed his body for this team for the last 7 years, and was easily one of the best players in Buffalo for that duration. So I know that he and his family probably feel betrayed to see him released by the Bills. But unfortunately that is the way this business works. No matter how close he becomes with a player over time, Beane must consider the cap hit. He must consider age and declining performance. Just like Poyer was given the ability to test Free Agency last year. It wasn't personal. It was the guy's last chance at a big contract, and unfortunately it wasn't the big payout he expected.
  12. Glad we aren't jumping on this ridiculous WR market, and I hope Beane doesn't get desperate and buckle. People are freaking out about Noah Brown and Darnell Mooney. Last year the names were Jakobi Meyers and Parris Campbell. These guys are mediocre complimentary pieces who need to be 4th-5th in the target hierarchy. Maybe $2-3 million per year. Not $8-10 million. Stefon Diggs is our #1 target. Dalton Kincaid is #2. Khalil Shakir should be #3. We still have Dawson Knox and James Cook. I get the need to add another receiver. But everyone needs to calm down.
  13. Wow. It's amazing how quickly the fanbase has turned on Diggs. Yes, he was absolutely an elite WR from 2020 until the midway point last year. Legit argument for the best route-runner in the league. Will possibly go down as the best WR in Buffalo Bills history, even over Hall of Famer Andre Reed. Not sure there is a single WR in the league I would "build a franchise" around. That's something you pretty much reserve for Quarterbacks and the rare Pass Rusher (TJ Watt, Micah Parsons, etc.)
  14. The first announcement I want to hear is a DaQuan Jones re-sign. After that, I can wait 2-3 days and let them start looking at the bargains wanting to latch-on with a contender.
  15. These kinds of signings are really how you win in Free Agency. The big splash ones are usually the mistakes. Leonard Floyd, Connor McGovern and Taylor Rapp were all very good signings, who helped the team quite a bit. DaQuan Jones, Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde were also cheap deals when we first got them.
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