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well, to be fair, when we have them, we do fall in love with the blue chippers. Jim Kelly, Bruce, Thurman, Biscuit.

certainly is with someone like Kyle , not so much with Mario.

I wonder how many of us would continue going into work everyday if we had won a $50 million lottery. What's really amazing is how many players continue going all out, risking their physical and mental health, after signing one of today's multimillion dollar guaranteed contracts. I honestly don't know if it's something to be admired, or questioned.

just saying the threads are similar, that's all. Not saying the Mario signing was horrible, just that when all was said and done, Mario didn't pan out the way everyone hoped. The enthusiasm, hopes and expectations on this site were sky-high, and ultimately were ,at least in my mind, unmet. If this whole Mack thing happens, I would welcome it and hope things go great. I'm really not comparing the 2 players, or predicting that the results will necessarily be the same. Just remarking on how everybody was going crazy before we signed Mario, and it reminds me of what's going on now in regard to Mack.

I guess the Dolphin coach in 2016 'didn't play him right' either As I said, Mack could be great. (please read my words). Just said the Mario and Mack threads resembled each other. It's not whether I want him or not, it's that unbridled enthusiasm on this site does not always end as everyone thinks it will. PS-I'd probably want him, but realize McBeane knows more than I do. Que sera sera

shoulda woulda coulda, yet the Bills ended up paying about 67 mill of the 100 mill , 50 mill guaranteed contract for 3 years work (and remember these are 2012 salary figures). I'm just saying, things happen. Mack, if it happens , could be great, but the threads then and now share a certain resemblance.

I'm enjoying these 19 pages as much as the next guy, but it's starting to sound too much like the Mario Williams threads before we signed him.. And we all know how that ended up. I'm not trying to compare the two players, just comparing the enthusiasm around the possible signing of each. There's the saying be careful what you wish for

I believe you're right. Why do you think that is? Is it due to the overwhelming importance of the position and that more time and effort is put into scouting the qbs, so pre-draft evaluation may be more accurate for that position than others?

While I agree with your thoughts on Allen's personality traits, and his willingness to sign with offsets, it should be noted that he waited until after Mayfield also signed with offsets before he signed. Perhaps he wanted to see what mayfield did, perhaps mayfield's signing gave cover to Jimmy Sexton. In any event-good for Bills, bad for Jets. While I hate the expression, that's a win-win

Just a question to those who know more about this than me. Darnold is holding out because he reportedly wants no offset language in his contract. Allen signed already, he accepted offset language in his contract. Obviously teams want offset provision, players (or agents) don't. Both Allen and Darnold have the same agent, Jimmy Sexton. Is this a case of the agent treating the two teams differently, or just Darnold being really stubborn?

heard that from my father over 50 years ago-thanks

I tend to agree. How do you think Allen's low floor compares to what you think of Nate and AJ's abilities?

thanks

ok, got it

I always respect your evaluations. While I assume you've already posted it somewhere, could you give a quick summary of your take on Peterman?

what kind of trade value do you think he has?

Another great rockpile memory. 1969 home opener was with the jets, they had won super bowl III the previous january. In those days the AFL-NFL rivalry was huge, and as the jets were introduced, they got a standing ovation from the Buffalo crowd for being the first AFL team to win the super bowl. The Bills then went on to lose the game of course. Try to imagine a Bills home crowd giving any visiting team a standing O now, and you'll realize how big the AFL-NFL thing was in those years

I did also. Although he wasn't with the team yet, I made it to the rockpile as a kid for a game their first year (1960), and have been a fan since. Got onto the field after they won the '64 AFL championship.

you're right, and I don't mean to denigrate him as a person, he may be a wonderful human being. I just want a team where every player absolutely hates to lose, and takes each and every loss personally. Players who tell us what they deserve just rub me the wrong way.

I don't want ANY player who feels he's done more than enough when the team hasn't done enough! I don't care about stats, personal accomplishments, community involvement., whatever. The team didn't do enough, therefor YOU didn't do enough. When we have a team where everyone on the roster feels that way, we'll have a winner. And I feel Mcbean is trying to build that kind of roster.

I don't want to make a big thing about this, but "the Duke" sounds kind of pompous. Since it's made by Wilson, how 'bout "the Willie"? As in, Peterman was really slingin' the Willie out there today. Much nicer ring to it.

Thanks. Sounds like what the NFL would call their balls

thank you. I though it was me

No, more likely they'll be replaced by computer-generated copy. Like them or hate them, in today's world of twitter, google, AI, they didn't provide any added value to the News. Bye-bye