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I’ve been thinking about the pros and cons of putting Von on the 53 to begin the season. The Bills’ defense is on the field for what, 65-70 snaps per game? If Von is eased into the lineup and only plays 15-20 snaps for the first few games (roughly 20-25%) isn’t that still better than not having him? Obviously this is all contingent on him being “ready to go.” We know the goal is to have him healthy for the stretch run.

Please enlighten me with these “worst takes” of 2022. Was it that I hoped the receiving corps was good enough? I did support acquiring OBJ and drafting a WR in the first round, if you recall. Was it that I expected Kromer to improve the OL? I certainly wasn’t alone there. I’ve been more “on” with my opinions and predictions concerning the Bills (and other teams) than you by a mile, my friend.

That's ok...Ethan will just label me a "homer" (as if that's an insult) and say I don't think McD should ever be criticized. Of course that's not the case, but I've grown used to it.

I'll never understand comments like this. The man has had more success running NFL defenses than you could ever dream of...but YOU don't "trust" him to play the right players.

No…I mean guys not currently on the roster who will be on 9/11

Thought this would be an interesting poll to take us through the next two weeks…my own guess is two. Poll does not include “roster gymnastics” moves like cutting and re-signing a vested veteran… Please include your comments on specifics (position, name, etc.)

Good post. I think it was obvious to anyone watching the Bills’ offense at the end of last season that we only threw intermediate and deep. There was no short game whatsoever. Most blamed Dorsey, some blamed Josh…but they were only doing what they thought they needed to do because there were no answers in the short game, even when Beasley came back. Yesterday Josh threw two quick slants that got out of his hand in just over a second after the snap…we never saw that last season. I also loved how Kincaid drew two penalties in the short time he was in the game.

Interesting. I watched it live yesterday (in NC) and it was the Bears announcers. I looked in my library this morning and it was the same broadcast…but there is also a 43-minute condensed game in there…which is great!

Agreed. But he doesn’t “suck” and that poster is full of awful takes on a consistent basis.

It’s a bad take. Murray is a piece needed on a veteran Super Bowl contender. You can’t “hope” the young kids can protect Josh’s back if injury forces them into the game. That said, I loved the Evans run. Fantastic.

I am continually awestruck by how differently the ball comes out of any other QB’s hand, and how it comes out of Josh Allen’s hand. Other QBs look like they are throwing the ball in slow motion.

Do you consider it your personal responsibility to come up with awful takes?

Stay cool, PonyBoy.

FWIW, very pleased with the ST broadcast today on YTTV. Tried the multiview, which worked great. Also really like being able to look at live stats during the game. Two 👍🏻 from eball.

Was going to say same thing. I think Beane is going to grab a Pat after cuts or trade for one now.

Just an FYI, the game is on YouTube TV today as a preview of Sunday Ticket.

Nope. Next!

I really hate reading that. It's so important to get treatment quickly, but egos get in the way ("don't want to ruin the party"). Everyone knows I don't particularly care for Murph's broadcasting but I sure hope he has a good recovery.

Thanks for sharing the story and I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP, Shawn.

For a guy whose online handle includes the word “redemption” you’re kind of a dick.

I hear ya, but the guy revolutionized the QB position when he arrived. He made some terrible mistakes off the field but paid the price for it. I have no problem with him “staying relevant.”

My expectation is that McD will manufacture pressure if he can’t rely on the front four…but the Bills are very strong at DT and if Rousseau continues his progression along with Floyd and Epenesa, even without Von I think they’ll be ok to begin the season. Elam’s not expensive enough that he really “hurts” them this year, and there is still a chance he “gets it” at some point because we did see some very good play down the stretch last season. Last year’s draft is certainly a big question mark at this point, but it’s early…

I often question the overall mental acuity of visitors to this site. I think there are several givens here: 1 - you draft players in the 1st round you hope/expect to be above-average starters on your football team 2 - not all 1st round draft picks live up to this expectation (the “bust” rate — defined as non-Pro Bowl, <50 starts for career — is historically around 30%) 3 - if you “miss” on a 1st round draft pick, you have to fix it through lower round draft picks or FA History says that 3 out of 10 times you’re going to miss on your 1st round pick. The premise of this thread isn’t to give Beane a “break” for missing on Elam (if that is the case), but to ask a question about whether the team is in bad shape with three competent CB2 options.

Draft analysis is wrong so often I don’t know if I agree once you get past the first 10-15 selections in the 1st round…but I understand your point.

...so, I know a lot of folks are ready with the pitchforks for Beane if Elam doesn't win the CB2 job, and certainly that is a disappointing result given his draft status...but if Benford wins the job because he is a player who was severely under-drafted but is actually very good, and the Bills still have a guy like Elam (who has talent) for depth, is it really a problem?