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Well done Dude!

It's all too early at this point, but it is the off-season... While I get your POV, I agree with the poster who said OT in R1 will never happen--they won't move Dawkins inside after paying him LT money, especially when your current LT is already a "fringy" pro bowl alt. As I said, I think the best indication of the OL improvement is how they protected in the KC playoff games this year vs last: 2 sks and 4 hurrs vs 4 sks and 13 hurrs. For 2022, the biggest need on the OL at the moment is RG. As for backups, you open an entirely new can of worms; e.g. If Diggs goes down, then what? At any rate, I'm looking forward to seeing what Beane does in FA. Cheers.

Seems you're assuming Dawkins' play in the latter part of the year is not representative, whereas I would say it is. I would also argue that Brown will make a significant jump in year 2--the guy barely played 2 years of OT at NIU (previously TE) and didn't play at all in his draft year. You're also assuming the Bills can draft an LT at 25 who will be better than the pro-bowler Dawkins. I don't believe that will be the case. They do need to upgrade RG, but we agree that shouldn't be done in R1. Regarding your last point, I think a lot of people were worried about the OL, especially Williams and Feliciano, after last year's AFCCGI, and I think it's clear the OL was much better in pass pro against KC in this year's playoff game (4 vs 13 pressures). As for WR, given the pass-focused O, the Bills absolutely need a third WR to replace Sanders. It is clearly the case that any of the currently rated R1 WRs are a significant improvement over Gentry or Hodgins. I would say the same about CB, anyone picked in the first 3 rounds will most likely be better than Jackson or Lewis, the current list of CB2s (though, I agree, CB is more a want than need). Of course, perceived needs will change significantly as they go through FA, since Beane likes to make sure he's not in a position of needing to draft a specific position.

No doubt he looked out of shape early which could've been covid-related, who knows. My response was related to drafting an OT in R1, though @GunnerBill clarified for me the point was in relation to drafting interior O vs OTs in R1 in general , and I agree (though I'd support taking Linderbaum if he was there). To Dawkins, I think he's a top 10 LT at the very least, and I think the Bills will be just fine with him for the duration of his contract (he'll be 30 at the end of it). There are more important needs to address than OT in this draft. My personal preference is the other skill positions--CB, Edge, and WR, depending on who drops.

Dawkins had a lot of issues early in the season, but according to this source, he was the highest rated LT since week 13.

Saw a tweet last week about Dawkins being the highest rated LT by PFF since week 13. As long as they bring back Bates and re-sign Boettger for depth, I think at most they look for someone in R1-3 who can play G/C, then maybe another late pick. I'm in the camp that thinks it won't take much to fortify--meaning finding their top 8--the line this year.

Yes, be cautious during the regular season, but open up the playbook come playoff time.

Step forward. Last year the Bills really weren't in the game with KC; this year it was won....with 13 left. They should be facing the Rams this weekend.

I was surprised when he wasn't listed in the first group of signings. Good.

I enjoy your write-ups as they help in the doldrums of the off season. I think we all suffer from be "our own worst critics" when it comes to the Bills. Regardless of schedule and QBs played, this secondary and D was ranked statistically near the top, and safeties (P&H) always receive praise from his holiness BB. I agree with another poster, I think you're being overly critical of Poyer. Unless you have access to the all-22, it's hard to evaluate if he's slipping or not? I think the team D, and the Pass D in particular, are evidence that P&H had outstanding years. The other point I would disagree with is your assessment of J. Johnson. What little we have seen, I think he's done well. He also represents a significant investment in their system, so I think he's much more valuable to the Bills than to other teams (though I wouldn't be surprised if someone takes a chance on him like the Bills did with Poyer). I don't know enough about him, but I have seen flashes. I prefer to trust Beane and McD on what they do here. I think Levi is more a product of their system and would not pay the projected market value. It will be interesting to see what he commands in the market? Since they most likely won't retain him, I think there's a good chance the Bills draft 2 CBs, one early and one in the mid-rounds. Thanks for your efforts and looking forward to the remainder.

He’s a good target because of the multiple roles he can play, as people have stated. Similarly, people are correct he COULD be too pricey for the Bills cap situation. However, maybe he will be a test for the belief that josh Allen will be a magnet for players. Will he play for the $$, or Chance for the ring?

In terms of helping JA improve his mechanics, Daboll certainly wasn’t primary. In fact, the biggest improvements came after Dorsey arrived. In terms of understanding defenses, I’m sure Daboll was important, but experience is more important.

Maybe he's suggesting repercussions for Ross telling Flores to lose games...?

That was in response to someone saying he'll never coach in the NFL again. As his quote states, he knows that. No idea if he's got a good case against the Giants?

Probably making it more than it is. This stuff happens all of the time. Daboll was here 4 years. How many OCs across the NFL have been in their position longer than 4 years? I'd bet the majority have not.

He knows:

The thought crossed my mind when it happened.

I'm sure there will be fresh takes by Dorsey, but you also don't want to mess too much with what may be the top O in the NFL.

With respect to the last point about 17 = sum of 4 consecutive prime numbers, I think that suggests JA will make up for the 4 losses with 4 consecutive Lombardis....

This is exactly what I said to my buddies in our group text for the game, that once they went up 21-3, they became disinterested because they thought it was a cake-walk at that point. There was a play or two where it looked like Kelce simply stopped playing when he thought the ball wasn't coming to him (that last sack of Mohomes in regulation being one). People under-estimate the mental aspect of sports, yet this happens all the time.

Very sorry for your loss. He was a regular on the site for a long time. Condolences to your family.

I'm sure Josh is also doing everything he can to keep Dorsey here as the next OC, which may be the most important factor.

I'm not sure how easy it is to compare him to other TEs given he plays on a team with a WR corps of Diggs, Sanders, Beasely, McKenzie, and Davis?

In his weekly look at the film, Joe B suggests things point to Bass not getting the word on the kick-off, given the reaction of Johnson and Neal (I'm unable to include the photos): 1. The ’13 seconds’ meltdown and what the film shows https://theathletic.com/3099135/2022/01/29/clues-to-the-bills-13-seconds-meltdown-and-josh-allens-remarkable-brilliance-all-22-film-review/

This is what I was looking for as I scanned the thread. As I recall, several candidates bailed, and there weren't many options left. The position wasn't an attractive one either with Taylor as QB under a first-year coach. And, if you look at how the Daboll hire transpired, he was hired very quick after Dennison was let go. It was as if McD had it in place before he hired BD.