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I agree on Beane as far as he is a legit GM that we haven't had in quite some time. I hope we don't trade up. These QB are so bunched together. There is no clear cut superstar... People want a QB just to have one. This year showed a good overall team is the way to go over reaching for a franchise QB. Bortles,Foles,Keenum had their teams a win away from a SB! These guys are average qbs. With Bortles below average imo. Where's Stafford, Rivers, Winston , Carr etc etc when the playoffs roll around? If this staff loves a QB, I trust their decision making skills. I just don't think Beane values any of them enough to give up the 22nd pick. I could be wrong, I have NO CLUE what is going on at OBD behind the scenes, but Beane always says he's here to build a consistent winner and building through the draft. 5 chances at top 60 talent, can instantly change this overall team from good to great and have a bunch of top end talent on rookie deals,which equates to consistent winning

I haven't followed Murphy either but i checked out what they were saying on Skins boards n Twitter. Every fan wanted him. It was just a money thing and they have 2 good pass rushers. High motor, lengthy, athletic , fierce and hungry player that loves the game. In 16 he also had 3 FF on 9 sacks and many articles and comments regarding him as the most consistent defensive player that year. Skins anticipated him being a huge part on D in 17 and unfortunately got hurt. We're getting a legit pass rusher/ very good complement to Hughes and didn't have to break the bank. His ceiling is very high.

I know the names don't say so but I bet Murphy was their first option. They were reportedly one of the 3 final teams in his pursuit. Clayborn will be more costly , Murphy has the potential to be a beast and is known to be vocal, with alot of heart. Typical Pat guy, now turning into a typical Bills guy with the process

Instincts Trump all , especially at Mlb

I think we're def drafting a mlb within first two rounds

Quiet but deadly FA period. No superstar signings but that's totally fine.. I watched some Star game film, he was doubled regularly, does a great job at doing the dirty work, which will let Adolphus and Kyle penetrate the backfield,which they're really good at. Murphy is going to be be beloved by fans. Huge motor, blue collar, legit pass rusher . Him and Star instantly upgrade our DL tremendously over 2017. Murphy will surprise many with his skills, like Poyer/Hyde. Bush is quality S depth Davis and Ivory could both have huge impacts at their position. Mccarron is the unknown but very low risk,high reward signing. Building a TEAM. No outrageous contracts, just continuing to add players that fit their vision.

Is Leonard Johnson a FA? I thought he was very solid in the slot..

Just remember, Lorax will be playing much more DE guys. He ended last year with a bang. That playoff game he played phenomenal football, but I noticed the last 5 weeks that his play was much increased over the previous weeks. McD found a way to maximize his talents and he can play. With Hughes-Murphy-Shaw-Lorax-Davis/Yarbrough , that's a very good,deep rotation

As did Breeland,who I love. Not sure if he's a zone or man guy but love the way he plays the cb position

Yea really. He will do the best thing for the team,if it doesn't involve huge money out his pockets

Shady Ivory Cadet Marcus Murphy Potential mid -late Rd rookie Big time upgrade at RB compared to last year

I hope it's only 1-2 years and they draft a franchise mlb

MLB is a huge, important hole. I think they fell in love with one in the draft. A guy they feel can step in day 1 and start like The White did as the #1 cb. Our DE rotation is nasty. People forget Lorax will be playing a lot of DE on passing downs! He ended the season very impressively, think McD and Co realized how to get the most out of him towards the end of the year

Would love to have EJ back. Davis and White can play slot. Awesome trio.

My thoughts as well ,64 hasn't lost a step, is a leader , especially with Wood gone and plays hard every game. Would have been nice to add a 2nd year for sure

I'll get flamed for this but if they have a scheme that showcases his strengths,read options,. Single read routes, that's not going to be a walk in the park. He has a winning record with sub par WR and thrived under Roman/Lynn, the defense was just atrocious. I know he's an awful passer and not a fit here but he can definitely be a dangerous QB . Especially if they have a good running game. Landry will be the best WR he has played with. At the least, I'm intrigued what Hue has planned for Tyrod and can definitely see it equating to success,

Bills Mafia and the exposure the city and team got after breaking the drought, players able to see how passionate this fan base is and if you ball out your God Like in WNY, has made Buffalo a much more desirable location. Guys see the winning culture being built , it's almost a college atmosphere and I think guys want to experience it. Awesome job to all the fans.

Yes but QB play is declining. Good QB play with a very good D and run game can defeat elite qbs. How many playoff games has Stafford won? Brady,Rodgers, Brees and Big Been are all getting up there in age.

More complete than last year, where we went 9-7 with atrocious QB play. Rather get Foles for a 2nd and 65 and use two firsts and a 2nd to add top end talent to a 9 win team

And another poster that thinks franchise qbs equate to consistent winning. How's that worked for the Bucs and Jameis Winston and his 18-27 playoff less career? Mariota and his 20-22 record. Derek Carr and his 28-34 career record? You got your Andy Daltons, Philip Rivers, Joe Flacco, list goes on. Point is besides Flacco, these qbs never made it anywhere in the playoffs. We saw Keenum Foles and Bortles have their teams within one game of a Super Bowl. The game is changing, great defenses , great overall teams are trumping great qbs, because the golden age of qbs is over There are less and less franchise qbs. If you have a guy that fits your scheme,you can easily win with a great overall team until you get a Franchise an. It's all about W's.. Winston, Mariota ,Carr , all way higher touted than any QB coming out this year, 66 -83 . Zero playoff wins. Tyrod Taylor, clearly not a better QB, had a better record and the same amount of playoff appearances in his first 3 seasons Winston Carr and Marcus! Hard to argue that. Pure Facts

Lol .. typo error But Treadmill could actually work , that WR is running but getting nowhere fast if Treadmill White is trailing him. Kid stays on that WR hip like very few CBS do and he did so as a #1 cb rookie!. I tried lol

Right but I don't see any of these guys with Franchise QB written on them. Mccarron has probably just as much upside. I see 2011 and 12 qbs here. The first rounders we're Locker,Gabbert,Ponder ,RG3,Tannehil,Weeden. Cam n Luck are the outliers but both were expected to be legit franchise guys. Cousins was a 4th rder in 12 No QB in this class has that franchise QB stamp. Why waste draft capital on a huge question mark when we can let a QB fall to us and have the same chance.

And who do you foresee this trade up being for? And why is it worth missing out on a Treadmill White or Dion Dawkins? No sarcasm, genuinely interested in your opinion,as stated I am not a well informed college guy like many on here

Mccarron imo is no worse than any rookie we'd get. I think QB could be in play, I just doubt a trade up is in play.

Shaq isn't going anywhere. They rotate DEs and he is a beast in the run game. Just no need imo to trade him, he still has a ton of potential and high ceiling,worse case , he's a run stopping specialist, best case he turns into a complete DE and we can keep him Murphy and Hughes fresh.