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Agree to disagree 🍻 I’m fairly confidant that he had or 5-6 TD runs that were within the 5 yard line. Probably only 3-4 were 1 yard runs. The rest were outside of 5 and he was top 3 in 40+ yard td runs with 4. Yes, maybe Josh could’ve scored on 5-6 of them. Maybe more….but we’re also in the business of trying to keep him healthy. That’s all anyone said for years- the Bills need to take some pressure off Josh in the run game. They can’t him do it all on every play. Having a guy that could take the pressure off of him in the red zone and in the run game in general. Cook does exactly that. And has the ability to score from anywhere. We need guys that can make big plays in the playoffs vs KC and Baltimore. Cook can do it. He did it in exceptional fashion vs KC. 16 touches 134 yards. 6.3 per run and 16.3 per pass. It’s a shame he didn’t get more touches that game.

This is false. He played 3 of the 4 final plays on that last drive. He leaked out on 2 passes and missed a block that led to a pressure on his last play. Then he was removed.

And a lot of those touchdowns wouldn’t have been TDs if it were someone else. I looooove me some Ty Johnson, but he (or Ray) aren’t capable of doing some things Cook can. Cook was really special getting into the end zone last year. It wasn’t just the blocking

Pretty sure every Bills fan sees Bishop as a disappointment so far. Not everyone has already claimed him to be a bust. Regarding Hairston, what “scouting operations” do you speak of. Nearly all of them had him as a late 1st early - 2nd rd pick. My go-to is Dane Brugler. I think he puts in the most time and I respect his opinion more than most. He had Hairston as a 1st-2nd rd pick, 4th best corner in the draft behind Hunter, Barron and Johnson. regarding the bolded, funny how you just make stuff up with these generalized statements. “He was not considered a first rounder with his performance in college”. As if there is a council deciding these things. Some had him as a first. Some didn’t. But pretend that the council in your head is real.

offended? lol. I asked you to keep posting even if you’re wrong. I find your posts humorous.

The world isn’t made of black and white. There’s plenty of grey. Most rookies who haven’t played a down yet are seen in the grey area. They could be good. They good be bad or they could be in between. All of your statements are stated as absolutes. Hancock IS already better than Bishop. Hairston and Bishop ARE stains on Beane. Your feelings about these players ARE THE TRUTH. I don’t claim to KNOW anything about any of these guys except that they are both great athletes with speed (something our secondary hasn’t had). I don’t know much about either kid as a person and what’s in their heart and head. Yet somehow….you know it all. And it’s funny.

One of my favorite all time Bills. Loved the attitude he played with. That punch out he made at the goal line vs KC was just unreal and gave us a chance to win. Without it, the game was over

Keep posting even if he becomes all pro. You’re obviously some sort of scouting prodigy. We need you here. Please don’t go! We could use some laughs.

Something about Mitchell’s personality that I didn’t like. Once he ran the 40, I figured he would be the guy for us if he was still there. Sounds like he’s having a great camp so far. It’ll be interesting to see how the targets shake out in Indy. Pittman, downs, pierce, Mitchell and Tyler Warren. Impressive talent. Depressive QB play

I was hoping to hear us call Ladd or Dejean, but neither were really ideal for what we needed (a slot WR and slot corner). When I hear Keons name, I shrugged and jumped on board because I thought he made sense. I still think he makes more sense than both of those guys.

He had no vision

And even if he can’t play, the likelihood of Herndon making the team is slim to none imo. They’d roll with Rapp, Hamlin, Lewis and Hancock. No need for him. Keep 6 WRs

I would to. Not sure what that has to do with the question I had given my opinion on

I agree…. I was just answering the question

Pretty sure Keon was #2 in the NfL last season in yards per reception. Palmer was 15th in the same stat. I would regard both players as fine playmakers, maybe not “big time”. They just aren’t consistent in their production….which is fine, especially for a team that spreads the ball out so much. Shakir is a big time playmaker imo, albeit for a slot/gadget guy that makes most of his living after the catch. Samuel is a solid playmaker as well, when healthy. We’ll see about Moore, jury still out. our TE and RB room are both solid in terms of playmakers as well. lacking in having one “go to guy”…. Whom we had (diggs) but decided to move on from because they didn’t want to run an offense focused on one guy (especially a guy that had chances to, but didn’t deliver in season ending losses). I think Kincaid + Coleman stats in 2025 > what BTj’s stats would be in Buffalo but who knows

A guy to play snaps so no one else gets hurt imo

Par for your course

I think so too. This feels like our year. Ed leveling up would play a big role in that. Get it Ed!

Such an unlucky start to his career. For a guy that needed to learn a completely different defense and different roles within that defense, reps are extremely important. He's getting none. Injured 2 years in a row, during the time specifically designed for learning. Brutal. I love his athleticism but until he can play free and pure read and react football, I think McD may be reluctant to put him out there over guys that might be able to play more free with less thinking. I think he has loads of potential, similar to Josh Allen at safety (obv not as talented). Good size and athleticism that can become great if he can figure things out mentally and physically. What does he have inside of him? Separates the men the boys. Along with staying healthy. I’m really pulling for him. If he can play free, he’s gonna be fun to watch. Could be the case, but with the injuries and so few reps, only the elite can just step out there and look like stars. He played in a completely different system at Utah and wasn’t even available to learn. Sometimes these things take a year or 2 to click. Especially if he’s injured and not getting reps.

I do think Strong will make the team and if/when Hairston gets IR’d, the battle will be between Ingram, Couch and Dane for the spot that will replace Hairston until he returns. based on what I’ve seen this season, Couch looks like a playmaker. Ingram looks like the vet with the best chance while Dane is on the outside looking in and will likely be a nice PS player

No. People say negative things ALL THE TIME aka 24/7 on this board. I reply to very few of them. You said “it just feels like a bad pick all around”. Why? Because you didn’t like the pick and he suffered an injury that will require him to miss some time his rookie year? I can tell you why, because you post emotionally and unfortunately for you, your PTSD spins most of your emotions in a negative way. Way too quick to turn something into worst case scenario. i tend to combat those that are quick to judge based on nothing at all. The statement of yours that I quoted is based on nothing but your emotion. A draft pick that you didn’t like got injured and now it’s a bad pick…..meanwhile he has 4-5 seasons left on his rookie contract. you don’t see me getting upset at every negative post….do you? I make 0-10 posts a day. If I were to get upset at every negative post I’d be making over 200 posts a day.

You don’t see the difference between being disappointed in a pick and saying Hairston was a bad pick? Because that’s why you’re drawing so much ire. You’re very quick to react and jump to conclusions much of the time.

But maybe you’ll feel better if you complain about it and claim Hairston was a bad pick

That would really suck.

Agreed. Health is #1 for sure. I was more alluding to if he looks good and back to form in the post I had quoted.