MarlinTheMagician

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I think I could be happy with Jack Campbell at 27. He does not look slow to me - but hard to tell exactly. He is supposedly extremely instinctive, and that shows up in his clips. I don't care that the mocks have him at 44 - historically the difference between #27 and #44 is not great once you get passed the 15-20 players with "true first round grades." So I like Campbell at 27, but I trust Beane. I don't think Sanders has the sand in the pants to help us against the run.

Two non-lineman I would be open to at #1 -- Bijan Johnson and Antonio Johnson. But yeah, we need O-Line real bad. And while I still have hope for Davis, I would draft someone like Cedric Tillman in the second. Enough with Kumerow already. Cost us Hodgins.

Since 1966 I have watched virtually every game this team has played. I have missed only a handful. And I am with them, win lose or draw. It saddens me that we won't get our Super Bowl this year. Sure hope we get one before I die. But the negativity is such unnecessary salt in the wounds. So I am hoisting my beer to a great squad and a great year. Top 10 in Bills history. Does today sting? Of course, that is part of it. But here is to an incredible squad of young men and coaches. Here is to all they overcame -- I can't recall a team facing more adversity. Here is to having faith that Beane will tinker with the roster and get us over the hump. Here is to believing that his tinkering, plus a good draft and Hyde, Daquan and Von Miller will be enough to put us over the top. And here is to the best fan base in the world, which keeps it fresh and fun. Chins up! And here is to getting a Lombardi in 2024 (I won't even be 65 yet)!!! Forever, LET'S GO BUFFALO!

Thanks. Searched "Milano" - this didn't come up. He can have his own thread, he earned it! (No disrespect to Diggs)

Didn't see this posted yet, but wanted to give a big shout-out to one of my all-time favorite Bills. Well done, well-deserved. Playmaker.

I suspect Harrison Phillips finds his way back someday.

I would work Brown in more evenly with Davis. Different skill sets can diversify the offense. I posted back on about December 16 that I thought Brown could really contribute because he was productive not that long ago, then hurt. He runs quality routes and can stretch the D; and he catches the ball. Gabe gives us a more physical presence and can block. There is room for both, with Brown getting a bit more run. Liked seeing a few more plays for Shakir too - he seems a RAC animal.

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Busy with work today - but I just had to post something. Anything - just wanted to be part of this community today. So prayers for Damar. Have always liked his story since he was drafted. Don't know if you saw the video where he said a couple weeks ago, he squeezes childhood friend Dane Jackson's hand sometimes to let him feel the love and because they don't know how long their time playing together will last. Praying for a repeat of the Pronger experience - if you watch the video, Pronger went down in a very similar way to Damar. Worried about how long he was out, but I am assuming that he was treated for 9 minutes does not mean he necessarily mean he had no heartbeat for that long. Who knows how long until the defibrillator? I don't think anyone except those who treated him (if anyone has anything please let us know). Also prayers for Damar's family and friends, for his teammates, and for Tee Higgins and the Bengals. All must be in shock. Bills to the end.

Speaking only for myself, I had no anti-Cole agenda. He handled his vaccine stance poorly, regardless of your politics on the vaccine issue. He could have stood his ground and kept it within the team instead of taking to Twitter. I do not believe his concerns about the vaccine were the sole basis of unhappiness with Cole, it is that he took to social media to thump his chest about his choice and his freedoms. No one wants to hear that. He lacked discretion. I forgive him, he knows he messed up, so let's go Bease. It was a happy moment for me when he got a grab vs. the Fish, and I bet many, many Bills fans felt the same.

Beasley and Smoke could both help down the stretch. Roster spots though - tough.

Agree with the sentiment, but it was Reed, not Sauce. 2020 is not exactly 2015, yeah, less than 2 years is pretty recent. No reason to believe his body has necessarily imploded in roughly two years with no hits.

Not blaming my boy Josh - extenuating circumstances - just pointing out the objective fact that Smoke beat his man clean and if the ball is there it is an easy six. You misunderstood my point, and have the need to apologize backwards - I am saying, personally, sounds to me like Beasely knows he made some bad choices and he has taken ownership of them. So, as far as my being able to root for him, Beasely has a clean slate with me! Was not saying anything about Beane - he did make the right choice at the time, no doubt. I did not suggest he didn't.

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I am excited to have Bease back, all is forgiven. I think he will help. I have always respected the smoothness of John Brown's game and his professional approach. This popped up -- 2020-21 (playoffs) highlights -- and it reminds me he was pretty darn productive not that long ago. I am aware of the drop-off and the layoff and the risk he lost it all at once. On the other hand, I think it is just as plausible he was nicked in his last year here, couldn't find a good fit last year, but is now healthy and could meaningfully contribute. There is cause for optimism - he had three yards of separation on Bills second possession vs Jets vs a fine corner and Josh underthrew him. Should have been an easy TD, but the underthrow allowed a goal line break-up. Thought you might enjoy. John Brown Highlights 2020-2021 NFL Season: “Back to Buffalo!!” - YouTube (Not sure how this will hotlink it, but if doesn't you can cut and paste).

I was there twice with my Dad. Vs. Raiders in 67 and Pats in 70. Barely remember 67, but I don't think I was ever as wet and cold as during that Pats game. James Harris replaced Shaw and almost brought us back. Joe Kapp on the other side. I was a big Haven Moses fan.

Could have them all on a USFL roster in the not-too distant future. I am still mad at Rosen - for being wanted by some on this board ahead of Allen! Can't ever forgive him.

All fair points, and it seems Khan may have got some of the timeline wrong (I didn't remember it as exactly as you set it out either), but that does not change what I suspect are the core facts: (i) Davis is hurt, at least to a degree that affects his cuts and ability to separate on short and intermediate routes, (ii) if true, he is being a team guy, toughing it out and doing his best to help the team, (iii) while he ain't been too bad, I think that we have seen he can do more, and (iv) it is reasonable to hope that he might after some much-needed time off.

I think he came back early to help the team too. So while I notice less sharpness out of his breaks and less separation, I think we should credit that he is a gamer and a team guy, and hope that he can play at an even higher level as he (hopefully) heals during this mini-bye and beyond. The KC clip posted earlier of him breaking the ankle of Chiefs DB Hughes was a great example of what he can do. He is also a ferocious competitor, a nasty blocker for a WR. So I am thinking that while Gabe has been good, he has the potential to be much better - which would be a huge boost for Diggs and Allen. Go Bills!!

This. This is exactly what I am seeing, slow and "rounded." But that was not at all the case last year. Gabe takes a lot of pride in his routes, and he works at his craft. No one is Diggs in route running, but Gabe is normally quite good. Right now, I am not seeing that - I am seeing slow and rounded. High ankle? Did not know it was a "high" ankle sprain. Usually several weeks - what did Gabe miss, one week? I feel it is very, very likely he is toughing it out, and I hope he gets right for the stretch. Catch % this year notwithstanding, Gabe has great hands. When your dinged, it can lead to things like a decreased catch %. Hoping for more, and I believe Davis can and will offer it if healthy.

Agree. And I am hoping that just maybe, with 10 days rest, he can give us a little more down the stretch. Would be big for the offense.

Respectfully disagree. He is very good at gaining separation on out-breaking routes, in-cuts too. Normally. I will never forget his sideline grabs vs. Colts in playoffs.

Yours are valid too, but I am a Davis believer. I think if he was in his best form, and Allen was too (no elbow ding), 15-25 type ranking is possible for Gabe, even with Diggs as a clear #1. Maybe I am too optimistic, but I have felt Gabe has the ability to be a 1 or 1A type, and he has not quite been at that level this year. Having seen him play at that level a lot raised my suspicion on the ankle ahead of thinking "he is just a 2, but a pretty good two." I think he has more, not that anyone is asking my opinion.

Agree, that was kind of my point. I think short-term decision that has zero reflection on long-term outcome.