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For once, we agree.

I don't see that. It means the Sean didn't see an elite talent at 10 for his defense. Maybe if Adams was there he picks him. If you see a tier of players that are similar you can trade back and he did take the cornerback anyway.

I don't see it. You can hope for that though.

John, the problem I see with empowering Sean McDermott as the coach and GM is that coaches think tactically, not strategically. They draft to fill needs on their roster and address weaknesses for the next year. That is not how the top football minds work. Bills will be a major disadvantage if we adopt the coach as GM approach.

I'm ready. Just PM me the avatar and I will use it for 30 days.

I think that sounds reasonable. Looking back at what we now know about the past few years Doug Whaley should have resigned after the Rex Ryan hire. He maybe thought he could earn the Pegulas' trust over time but all that happened was that he lost power and his roster that was ready to make the playoffs had its window close.

On the other hand... Not sure what you are saying or what he has to do with the Bills.

The Bills draft was an obvious Coach draft, not a GM draft. McDermott was a rookie GM making the picks after Whaley and the scouts handed him their board.

I have no idea. But Andy Reid seems to have the trust of the ownership and they are empowering him. It wasn't just Reid. Dorsey mentioned multiple teams were all trying to get up and Chiefs had the best offer.

I think Sean McDermott has many qualities that can work as the coach of the Bills. I just believe if he is to succeed a real GM needs to be hired that in not just a scout and errand boy. Do a real search. Find the best.

Just curious, what would you think if Sean doesn't draft a QB next year? Many people were saying don't draft a QB in 2016, wait for 2017 so that we can see if Tyrod is better, the QB's will be better. This feels like a movie I've seen before...

These linebackers are better fits in a Tampa 2. Maybe Frazier will run it...

Yes, agreed. I personally would just get a backup veteran QB for a small contract and be drafting for upside here but it depends on your draft goals. Siemian was a case where backup QB looked good. If Peterman can be Siemian I'm happy.

Peterman will be in the NFL. If you are looking for a backup QB then the pick is fine.

I wouldn't draft Watson in the first few rounds.

I don't know either. It's just something else to consider but the data so far is not good for guys throwing below 54 MPH. I think the MPH is like the 40. Something to watch for and if you have a low number look again at game tape.

Cousins MPH was measured at 59 MPH. That is near the top. Peterman was 53 MPH which is below what the data guys like.

Cousins has a good arm. Peterman does not.

Low upside. Hope he can be the next Siemian and I will call it a good pick.

Chad Kelly > Peterman.

I wish that was true. Some teams do not make the QB position a priority. As for the goals? The Bills are run by Sean now. He wants to win as many games as he can. The future is far away and the draft shows a coach drafting for needs and trying to get plug and play guys. There is not a longer time horizon apparent than getting through next year. That's how most coaches think. It's not unique to Sean.

Mahomes needs work. His target date as a starter might be 2018 or even 2019, which eliminates a huge chunk of the surplus value he offers as a rookie quarterback, given that he could spend a couple of years on the bench behind Smith. He's about as high-risk of a quarterback as anyone has taken in this draft in years, although the Texas Tech product also obviously offers enormous upside. Drafting him incurs the opportunity cost of not upgrading with a wide receiver or a cornerback for a team that could be very close to competing for a Super Bowl right now. http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/19261281/how-lure-low-cost-qb-caused-bears-chiefs-texans-trade-2017-nfl-draft So the data says don't draft a QB because Kansas City could have got another WR for Alex Smith? The whole analysis is flawed. The goal is to win the Superbowl. Andy Reid decided to put his chips all in because he understands the goal of the game and any great coach. He decided that Mahomes could be the QB to win the big one and Alex could only go so far. Now for other teams winning a Superbowl might not be the goal but just winning enough games to keep their job. That's why you want people at the top of your organization who are confident and have the right goal.

The DL and the mike linebacker are the most important drivers.

What's done is done.

There are often good veteran linebackers that end up cut before the season starts. No need to panic.