Blokestradamus

I know a few people that have graduated from there and a couple currently studying. Something I'm hoping to do at some point.

@john_wawrow Here's a couple of things to keep an eye on as things start getting late in the Buffalo GM searches: Blesto scouting meetings usually take place in a couple of weeks. The #Bills have no scouts. Other NFL teams are already revamping their scouting staffs. What talent will be left to choose from when new #Bills GM arrives?

At least we know what Donnie Henderson is up to!

I agree that things of that nature get into the realms of being hyper-subjective. It's almost like beauty being in the eye of the beholder. With things like that, I find it easier just to make up my own mind using best judgement and do my best to explain my conclusions. Better yet, to keep it to myself and not bother to try and change minds With college QB's, I like to chart their accuracy to different levels in much the same way that Cian does. Even with things like an accuracy percentage or what constitutes a drop, they aren't measured with a universal yardstick so results can look skewed between what I do and what someone like PFF note down. Getting into things as complex as progression structure, blocking schemes, coverages and route combinations, you can't find a consensus.

We're talking about being one year out. Mahomes' biggest advocates were probably me and Bandit. He barely registered on many radars as a top prospect. As far into this process as March, we still had a ton of people within the media talking down this class until they realised that there were a few guys that were going way earlier than they thought. I've watched enough of Darnold to understand the talent he has but that he's both inexperienced and has a lot to work on. The hype for guys like Allen is the thing that I find unfathomable, the 1st round hype for guys like Davis Webb or Mitch Leidner is another part of it. Christian Hackenberg as well (literally the next Luck because he was tall, white and pro-style). I'm supposed to see Allen hyped up as a potential #1 pick while Lamar Jackson is getting the "is he really a QB" treatment? Let's not forget that Marcus Mariota & Teddy Bridgewater were also picked apart in ways that others aren't subject to. I don't expect this to be welcomed or popular but I've seen this song and dance a few times now. I'm not falling for it again.

She can call me anything she likes.

I've watched every throw Tyrod has made as a Bill live and on All-22 outside of the emotion of the live game. I'd like to think I notice patterns and whatnot, I see repeated plays and have a feel for the progressions of a few concepts. Ultimately, as you said, we'll never quite know because, for even the most educated onlookers, it's best guess stuff. It frustrates me endlessly because I'm a little obsessed with knowledge. I'd really like to be sure that I know what I think I know.

I wish there was data for throws that you don't make.

Tweeting Antonio Cromartie. Surprised it didn't start "Dad, you'll never guess where I am?!"

First act as GM, he moves the team to Nebraska?

All about character. Can't have a serial teabagger.

Whenever there's a prototypical-sized white kid from anything close to a pro-style scheme, the media go nuts. Nobody wanted to hype up a Watson/Mahomes/Kizer class early doors and two of which ended up going top 12. Guys like Darnold/Allen are a McShay/Kiper wet dream because they can sell them to the masses with consumate ease. Let us never forget the Leidner to Dallas at 25 stunt last year Depending on how Wednesday goes, I may or may not have some spare time to make a start on the '18 class. As of right now, I'd take Luke Falk over the field. Sadly, we can scratch Rawleigh Williams off the list. After another neck issue in the Razorbacks' spring game, he's decided to retire from football - http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/glory_posts/next-chapter/#sm.008ni8ma10bseu511rx1q6gkhlhkp

Likewise. I mean, I was a Wentz fan a year out and thought he was a guy to potentially trade back into the 1st for (or take in the 20's as I foolishly thought we'd be good). I guess it's my prerogative to apply context and media members' to hype up at all costs. It's the same old story every time.

Did you see his JUCO stats? 49% completion rate at Reedley.

So, Jeff is getting acquainted with Josh Allen @JeffRisdon Watching SDSU/Wyoming game, MWC Championship. Gonna guess most folks trumpeting Josh Allen haven't watched this one... It's nuts. He's somewhere between DeShone Kizer and Tyler Thigpen, with some Paxton Lynch sprinkled in. Folks HATED all those guys Praising Allen for making a (fantastic) tackle after throwing a pathetic INT, late and off target. Big machine in full motion And, for the visual amongst you - https://twitter.com/JeffRisdon/status/861587475348815873

After Kouandjio, I have GOT to see how some of you butcher that

Keeping things on-topic; one of the biggest questions I'd have for any potential GM is examples of self-evaluation. Not a job where you can keep on being stubborn. I thought he knocked it right through the goalposts, myself.

Someone, after his junior season, thought he was a H-Back.

One of the things that I like to do when watching skill players is to take down a rough idea for their 40, 3-cone, 10-split etc. The difference between what I had down for Zay and how he tested was one of the widest gaps in the class. Exactly why that is, I'm not 100% sure. Could be ECU holding him back, could just be that he unlocked potential within himself while training for speed.

Myself and Jeff actually see Zay in a similar light. I've been pretty clear that where he was drafted didn't match up to my grade on him but that my grades are positionally-capped. If the Bills think he can play a different role to me, I'm going to wait and see.

Got to imagine that Vince is going to be chipping in to some degree to help them out. I'm sure there's probably a lot of help coming from the Steelers because Vince is such a popular guy.

Only if you draft inferior talent because the need exists. I saw the first 3 picks in the '17 class as need players with good value so maybe I care a little less if they get it right. If you take a Maybin because of need, I agree.

I still get confused by this. Are they meant to leave the holes wide open and not fill them?

My favourite Bean since this one.

@AdamSchefter Looks like a favorite has emerged: Panthers asst GM Brandon Beane is headed back to Buffalo for second GM interview with Bills, per source.