[RD 2, Pick 29 (61): Boogie Basham, DE (Wake Forest)]

24 minutes ago, Virgil said:

This makes absolutely no sense.  Even once Addison and Hughes are gone, you still have 3 DE's in two years.  I mean, what's the plan here?

 

I'm sorry, but I don't like this at all

I don't think you got the memo. Beane is perfect and not to be questioned on TBD.

[Houston DE Payton Turner to go higher than expected: a sign of things to come?]

I was late in watching Payton Turner. But I was impressed by what I saw. He plays at a different speed than others around him. This is always something I look for when watching college d-linemen. I'll be interested in seeing what kind of pro he turns into.

[Rodgers Disgruntled with Packers]

34 minutes ago, The Governor said:

I would’ve sent the coach on an all expenses paid hunting trip with Dick Cheney after that FG.

This was not discussed enough in sports media. Absolutely one of the worst calls I've ever seen in a game. That's not hyperbole. It was wrong on so many different levels. Those 3 points did nothing to help you win the game. They still needed a touchdown to win after that fieldgoal.

[Do you trust this Front Office?]

5 hours ago, mannc said:

I trust them, but they are not beyond criticism.  They have made some highly questionable picks in the first two days of the draft, but those have been overshadowed by the home run they hit with the 7th overall pick a couple years ago.  Until this team wins a Super Bowl or two, there will be plenty of room for criticism...

This is the correct answer. You win TBD for the day.

[How Much Can You Really Develop a Quarterback in the NFL?]

Some have mentioned this, and it's been controversial, but I think there is something to be said about Josh letting his emotions get to him a bit. This would explain his inconsistency in college and during his first 2 seasons in the NFL.

 

When he feels like he has to do it all (Hero Ball), he get a little over-hyped and starts missing throws. So he's never been "inaccurate" per se.

 

I'm not saying that this explains everything, but the environment in 2020 was different, and I think it played at least a small part in his growth. I mean his improvement from year 2 to year 3 is something that the NFL hasn't seen before. "You can't coach accuracy" has been an old NFL adage.

 

Having playmakers certainly helped his cause. So has his work ethic, intelligence, and coachability. All of these things, I think, were factors in his ridiculous improvement.

[Miami Trades Ereck Flowers - OL Line @ #6 Now?]

Just now, H2o said:

Another Dion Jordan 

You beat me to it. I just edited my post to Dion Jordan.

[Miami Trades Ereck Flowers - OL Line @ #6 Now?]

4 hours ago, H2o said:

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/04/27/miami-trades-ereck-flowers-to-washington/

 Maybe they are going OL @ #6? I'd personally be happy if they passed on any receiving talent like Pitts, Chase, Waddle, or Smith. 

 

I don't want them drafting Sewell. The guy looks amazing and he's only 20 years old. I'm hoping they pull another Dion Jordan and take Jason Oweh at 6.

[Could You See Josh Allen Doing TV Commercials?]

Guy casually walking through his house. Speaks to someone off camera:

 

Guy: Hey Josh, can you toss me the keys.

Cut to Josh Allen sitting at the table eating cereal.

 

Josh: Sure. (grabs keys and casually tosses them underhand to Guy).

 

Guy catches the keys and the momentum knocks him through the wall. Cut to Josh pushing Guy on a wheelchair through a hardware store.

 

Josh: Lowes, for your home improvement... and repair needs.

 

End scene. Cut, print, check the gate.

[billspro’s official mock draft]

13 hours ago, HappyDays said:

Here's mine with no trades:

 

#30 Tyson Campbell, CB, Georgia

#61 Landon Dickerson, C, Alabama

#93 Alim McNeil, DT, NC State

#161 Anthony Schwartz, WR, Auburn

#174 Shaka Toney, EDGE, Penn State

#213 Deonte Brown, G, Alabama

#236 Anthony Hines III, LB, Texas A&M

 

I think we could get Campbell in a bit of a trade down. But I'd be happy with this draft as is.

[AstroNotes Draft projections]

Wouldn't be in love with this, but I'd be good with this draft. Hits all of our needs with good and/or intriguing players. I'd probably go with Bledsoe over Sherwood in that spot. But we're talking late rounders here.

[If a team’s roster is solidified and picks late then why not move up in a draft?]

The thead title starts, "If a teams roster is solidified..."

 

I don't think this roster is completely solidified. We have holes, and we need depth at a lot of positions. I can easily see us drafting 2021 starters at CB2, Nickel, and Guard. We also need depth at Safety, WR, and DT.

 

I'm liking this roster, but we can definitely upgrade at several spots. I don't want to trade up. If anything, I'm a trade down guy.

[Brownies sign Clowney]

3 hours ago, BuffaloBills1998 said:

LOL They way overpaid him. 10 million for an underachieving season last year. 

The guy continues to make millions off of a reputation that he never even earned in the NFL.

[Who is the one player you DON’T want the Bills to draft @30]

On 4/5/2021 at 10:09 AM, hjnick said:

No RB, Punter, Kicker, QB, or Safety.

 

I’d be ok with LB, OT, G, WR, DT.

 

Want: CB, DE if we pick.

 

Really want: Trade down 

Get out of my head. These are my exact thoughts on the first pick.

[Bills sign LB Marquel Lee]

2 hours ago, wppete said:

He looks Good. Nice signing. Convinced we are going DE and CB in the draft after the 2 LB signings today. 

Damn, I hope so. Those are still our 2 biggest holes.

[Sammis Reyes - International Pathway Program TE prospect.]

10 minutes ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said:

I think we would all like to know the name though.

Sounds like Julius Thomas.

[Eagles trade pick 6 to Dolphins]

1 hour ago, SCBills said:

I hope not.   
 

Bills glaring weakness in 2020 was defending Tight Ends.  
 

Miami adds Pitts to Gesicki.  
 

NE adds Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry.   
 

cool. cool. 
 

2021 NFL draft. Bills take Melifonwu and Nasirildeen. Problem solved. I'm only half kidding.

[My Draft Thoughts]

18 hours ago, Jauronimo said:

We don't have enough open roster spots to fill if we stand pat and draft where we stand.  Trading back and accumulating more picks just so we can cut these guys later does not make much sense to me.

I'd say that we're top heavy with plenty of holes. This team needs more depth at several key spots. Maybe even a starting CB2 and Guard. Just because someone is currently on the 53 man roster, doesn't mean he can't be improved upon with a draft pick. More ammo means more chances to hit on a few picks.

 

Just my opinion on the matter. I'm not saying you're wrong. We just see things differently.

[Bills sign DE Efe Obada]

I'd bet money that Eric Washington was a factor in this signing. I honestly don't care where a player came from. Can he contribute at a rate commensurate to his salary (or better)? That's the only thing I care about.

[Under The Radar Pass Rush]

4 hours ago, MarlinTheMagician said:

The following two names were not on the poll of "what pass rusher do you want" (I voted for Dunlap).  But I trust Bills to make judgments on two potentially great adds:

 

1.  Ryan Kerrigan - Bills have to judge how much he has left in the tank, but if he has a fair amount he could be a real difference maker.  Seems like a great fit.

 

2.  Aldon Smith -- still young (30, may have turned 31), Smith could make a difference for years.  He is a chiseled 285 lbs, one of the best pure pass rushers of the last decade and stout against the run.  If you read about his turnaround, it is quite a story.  Personally, I believe in redemption.  But so, so often, it is not real.  I trust our front office to do the diligence to figure it out with Smith.  If they decide to sign him, I would be wildly supportive.  If they decided "do not touch" I would fully understand.  But I think Aldon is a much better risk than a (*^*&%^$^#like Sammy Watkins - at least Smith was once great.  Played all 16 last year.

I think Kerrigan might be the best available FA defensive end in the NFL for Epenesa to learn from.

[Paulson Adebo - CB Prospect - Stanford]

28 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

Yea I have him in that late 3rd territory. If the Bills haven't gone corner in round 1 they should wait until round 3 for me. After the top 4 guys - Surtain, Farley, Horn & Newsome there is very little until you get to a clutch of 3rd round guys like Melinfonwu, Robinson, Samuel, Stokes and Adebo. 

 

I basically have two second round corners - Tyson Campbell and Kelvin Joseph. 

 

I like Adebo. His tape is inconsistent but the raw materials are there.

Melifonwu is such an intriguing prospect. He has great size and he makes plays. We need guys like him. Would look great in a Bills uni. Just saying.

[Brandon Beane at FSU and Bama pro days]

Nasirildeen, all day. This team needs physical freaks that actually make plays on the field.

 

New England is going to go heavy 12 personnel. We'll need to counter that. Our defensive playbook against Baltimore will help. But having Nasirildeen covering TEs would make it a lot easier.

 

I have a man-crush on the guy, is what I'm trying to say.

[Thanks and Farewell to Matt Barkley]

He's the rare backup QB who is popular in Buffalo for his awesome character and personality, and not because our starter stinks.

[Geno Atkins anyone? He was cut]

3 hours ago, TheyCallMeAndy said:

Idk if he’s what the Defense needs.

 

Ed, Zimmer and Butler are already 3 techs.

 

 

Agreed. I've heard a lot of people compare Ed to Geno. Let's just let Ed become that player.

[Josh Allen 2021-22 predictions]

I can see the Bills taking a bit of a step back next year (still making the playoffs though). But becoming a more balanced team in the process.

 

Same with Allen. Small step back in stats next year. But he'll become a better QB in the process. He's still learning and evolving.

[Bills sign Mitch Trubisky, QB.]

6 minutes ago, The Jokeman said:

because we didn't re-sign Barkley and wanted someone better than Webb or Fromm?

Agreed. And he's better than Barkley as well.