D. L. Hot-Flamethrower

As usual, nice analysis! The Bills would be crazy not to at least consider going after Cousins. The opportunity to get a good QB, who could be on the rise, without having to give up picks is unusual. I just like the idea of building with all those draft picks, and not having to risk that your drafted QB doesn't pan out. My second preference, has been, and remains a trade for Andruw Luck.

And, how do you know he isn't interested in drafting Rosen/Darnold/Mayfield and getting picks plus Cordy Glenn?

Reckless to whom? Out of touch with reality? in your expert opinion.

Problem

So who's the QB we bring in? We're not drafting one high unless Darnold you say. And don't say Peterman!

So signing a veteran in free agency, or trading for one who could start BEFORE the draft, is a prerequisite to moving up for R.Smith.

So is it Case Keenum or a project, or both?

I think you mean Lamar

Worked out for Dallas and zeke Elliott and Rams and Todd Gurley. Depends on who the back is. Is he a difference maker or not.

I'll watch and hope Eagles win....nothing more. No juice for me here!

Don't rule out teams like Miami, Chargers and Bengals though.

Skirting the rules pays in the NFL!

So you think it is fairly likely that they are talking to Elway behind the scenes and working out a deal that won't be releases until the league year starts?

I just don't see Cousins as a NYC guy. There is alot of dung being thrown around today and few answers!

Why on earth would a guy like Cousins want to play for the Jets? I mean really...are they going to give him that much more than anyone else and totally blow the top off the market? What is so compelling about the Jets to Cousins. Are they going to fully guarantee his contract or something? This part makes no sense to me. If the Denver thing happens after yesterdays trade it is not a great day for the Bills IMO. We are down to Minnesota scraps and a forced move up in the draft...which BTW won't be as easy as some seem to think or a sure thing. Tyrod time?

I'm bummed too.

Yolo, where are you getting this info, just curious?

Right! Isn't that what agents are for after all. The Redskins wanted to pay him in the range of Flacco, Tannehill and several others in the 19-22M range, Cousins got 22 something last year I forget exactly. His agent said in FA I can get you at least 27M -like Stafford. Also, you can go to the organization of your choice that believes you are a franchise guy unlike Washingtons organization. Alex Smith had so much stronger team around him than Cousins. I don't get the argument that Cousins hasn't shown he can win as some make. That team might have won 3-5 games without him given the dearth of talent and injuries sustained. 4 of 5 OL injured. Smith with Hunt, Hill, Kelcie had a great year...but he wil likely regress, as that is out of line with his career performance. We shall see what the market really is! My guess is his market is what many have said 25-30. So... he's not overvaluing himself. It's Washington that may have misjudged his market or just decided this is our valuation. They think he and Smith are a wash an 23 M was their ceiling. I can't fault that.

Byrd was banging McDermotts wife! Just kidding

We can get to around 55M easily before sigining Cousins.

Likely, I'm not sure they don't bring Tyrod back though. There are some who think all we need is Peterman! I just don't like the all in on trade up for a QB strategy. Extremely risky! Must explore all options.

I think it would be a huge mistake to not explore the FA market for a QB before the draft. Remember, you can't go back!

My preference is to try and sign Cousins first, and retain the draft capital. I like the idea of bring in some combination of Edmunds, Payne, Vea, Phillips, Sony Michel, etc.

I don't see the salary cap as an issue for the Bills. They could be at 55 million easily.

I never knew the decision would come down to who has the most cap space only! What a joke.