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Love both the Moore WR's for added speed / eventual slot replacement on our team. Neither of them will still be there by our 2nd pick. Would be happy to land either.

That exists already it's called Josh always avoids the first defender and burns you as he takes off scrambling for 10 yards a pop in those situations . Seriously though there is some validity to your concern too, and being able to run for balance at times can help for sure.

of the 3 available choices its tough... Phillips potentially gives that pass rush we need and an infusion of youth at that position. JOK will be able to help immensely vs schemes like what New England is going to use (12 personnel) and vs. guys like Kelce, and Rb's out of the backfield. Also a good rover and blitzer.

Johnson also had the assistance of the ridiculous pile of picks he got from fleecing everyone with the Hershel Walker trade. Sorry I just still hate the man

With a little trade maneuvering ...

Latest go at it. I'd be happy with this -

Also, make no mistake that Starting LB, Starting RT and (likely starting G) swing Interior OL was addressed in free agency. Just because they signed during the week leading up to it shouldn't take them out of the mix.

Hollister had some nice moments in Seattle. I like this get as a "1B" to Knox as he (hopefully) continues to develop consistency.

This should be the post to end the thread...

and McKenzie! (I hope)

This is not some debate being had by Bills brass as might be being implied here. The film available to us from 2020 (lots of cover1 analysis available out there) shows clearly that more often than not, the reason for difficulties in the running game were due to blocking failures. The Bills brass already knows that. Some of it seemed to be scheme related as well (ie. running out of 10 personnel). The 2 guys we have can get the job done on an offense that will be focused on JA17, and rightly so. A speedy receiving back (like Hunt) is about the only way I see the Bills adding a FA running back.

seriously Judon? Yawn

first significant memory was live at this game watching Walter Payton flip over our D line. By far he's my favorite non-Bill ever. I was 8, LOL.

There's really no need to even talk about getting another RB unless he has 4.3 speed and great hands and can run routes. Why even bother otherwise? The backs we have are just fine for our scheme and usage and still somehow averaged 4 YPC in 2020 with awful run blocking at times. Its not like we're going to throw LESS passes per game with JA at the helm. I like the Hunter Henry idea though! Perfect guy to go with the still developing Knox.

No doubt. I am even thinking speed receiver like E Moore if he is there still...

Correction on the Super Bowl coaching comments about Levy... Marv was NASTILY out coached in SB25 (Thurman only 15 carries in the game v.s a 2-5-4 defense) but those 91 Redskins and the 92 Cowboys were 2 of the leagues all time great teams and in no way did the Bills have a chance. The final Cowboy game was lost on turning the ball over and the inability to stop the run on D, not coaching.

Latest run...

I love the fact that she is involved and keeping hubby in line and focused properly!

1st 3 years, 38 (14.5 in 3rd year) sacks and good run support. Started to hit the wall in 2015 and then off the team. 2nd or 3rd best pass pass rusher we've probably ever had in Buffalo.

I don't know why so many forget that Mario Williams was REALLY GOOD for the Bills.

Latest run with a trade back to acquire more in the 3-4 rounds:

I'd be cool with this!

Hoping for a healthy Ford at one of the guard spots and then Feliciano moving to Center full time next year. Hey really plays well there. Morse is super intelligent and a very good pass blocker but leaves a lot to be desired in the run game.

No Trades

This is a really good post but also remember that cover1 breakdown was focused on the shortcomings in the running game, when specific bad plays happened. Its very accurate and right to point out the line as most of the problem and the backs as some part of it too. Just be careful not to let this review make you think the team is going to replace 3 or more linemen along with both backs. This film review didn't go over the successful plays made by these players in the run game, nor show that both backs are pretty good in pass pro. The Bills still believe in these backs and will stick with them, as they should, and backs don't require breakaway speed. Maybe they'll pick a fast one up later in the draft for a change of pace... I see up to 2 lineman being replaced by better run blockers. This line gave up the most hits on backs in the backfield and that makes a huge difference. This team is a passing team that is best with the ball in Josh's hands, and likes to spread 4 wide more than any other team. That puts them at a disadvantage in the run game from the start, and they know this. This will a calculated adjustment, not a full blown re-vamp. (IMO)