mjd1001

I'm still not a huge fan of the Bills paying ANYTHING to get to that #2 pick. Maybe the guy(s) who are available at 12 aren't that much below the guys taken at #2 or #3. I mean, there have been guys taken in the top 5 at QB who were thought to be almost sure things that were busts...and guys that were 'reached' for that had flaws that turned out pretty good. What if (in reality) the first QB taken has a 60% chance of being a star, the second guy has a 50% chance, the third guy a 45% chance, and the 4th and 5th guys a 40% chance. IF that is the case (and it seems like that is what a lot of drafted QB's turn out to be), then I'd WANT the first guy, but I'd rather have the 4th or 5th guy than to trade multiple #1's and a couple #2s. For all we know, the Bills may be in an all-or-nothing mode for the 1 guy they identified......OR....they may think they can turn ANY of their top 5 rated guys into what they want and don't have much of a preference.

I agree. At some point...you have to think talent and potential may never be reached. Watkins may just be a slightly above average pro receiver. It wouldn't be the first time someone with so much talent didn't reach expectations..Braylon Edwards, Charles Rogers, Peter Warrick, Troy Williamson..etc.

I had no idea who JF was at all until I got a few posts into the thread....not even the initial poster mentioned his name.

Um..No. Take a look at the Pats picks over the years...if you are being honest they draft pretty much the same as everyone else. I read a post on here a few years ago linking to an article that said they actually draft WORSE than the average team. I'm not sure why everyone says/thinks they draft better than everyone else. NE is the team they are becasue they have a good coach, and great QB, and a decent team around them.

Wood is a great buy (it seems) and an above average center. He does have a couple bad games a year, but overall was a plus for the team. With Wood gone...Incognito maybe gone? (or at least he is getting older), Glenn maybe gone, we could be looking at a HUGE question mark for the ENTIRE line next year.

I thought Donald Jones was OK at the job...I think he gradually got better as time went on. He didn't bother me as much as others on this board. I do wonder about Murphy and how long he will do the show. He is 63...while not 'old', 5 days a week of the show and the prep he does during the season is a lot for some people.

If there are other stores around that offer similar products that you do NOT have to pay for..just deal with a few ads to see while you walk around.....then I'll 'shop' there. There is enough Bills news out there from other sources to not need to pay for it from the BN. A few times I saw some headlines on their page that I wanted to click on...found out it was behind the paywall, and just moved on to other sites/forums and got most of the same news.

I'd be happy with either as long as the Bills don't trade up. Keep both 1st round picks...get a good/great position player with one pick...and take one of the QB's with the second. That is my IDEAL scenario..if it is available.

I'm not 100% against Smith in Buffalo. I'd take him for a year or two. I have heard opinions from a few people that he is slightly better than Tyrod. I'd take that. The question is, for what? a 4th rounder or lower. Picks in rounds 1-3 I expect contributions from in year 1. a 4th..not so much..so that is what I'd give up for Smith. Anything more than a 4th....let whoever is offering that take him.

Its saying the same thing over and over..but with Cousins, it is all about how much you have to pay for him. 4 years and $70 million or less. Wow, great move for the Bills, sign me up and use those top 4 picks to fill other holes. 5 years $120 millon.....Eh....I think it is overpaying but it is the market rate I guess....OK with it. 7 years $180 million...no way.

I can't answer your question directly, but I can say I think this team might take a 'step back' next year BEFORE becoming a very good team in 2019..not because of the coach, but the Roster: -DL Williams might not be back, and if he is, his age dictates he will be slowing down. Jerry Hughes hasn't been the same player for 3+ years, and he will be one year older too. Those 2 won't be as good as even this year, and who else do you have? -LB I can honestly say that without MAJOR moves, this may be one of the worst LB crews in the league. -Secondary. They were pretty good this year, so I would expect the same next year. MAYBE better if they stay 100% healthy -WR Well, its as close to a tire-fire group as you can have. An improved Jones and a Healthy Benjamin get you to an 'average' WR group...maybe? OL. Your only 2 guys who are good are Wood and Incognito. Both are on the downside of their career...you are going to get the same or slightly worse out of them. 3 other huge question marks on the line. I'm not sure Glenn will be here (doubt it) but if he is...injury prone for sure. RB. McCoy had a really good year, but same as many above, he isnt' getting younger. You can HOPE he doesn't slow down (and you get the same player as this year) but I think you might start to see signs of him slowing. Nothing behind him. TE. Decent group..but can you expect a full 16 games out of Clay? QB....if, IF they can strike gold and get a MAJOR improvement here, this will be the ticket to the playoffs again. Good/Great QB play and a great secondary get you there next year...other than that...I see a major step back in 2018 just because of roster concerns.

I'm with you on this. Do I think Peterman will be a star in this league? Probably not. Do I think there is a chance..and a chance that he can be a very good start in the NFL? Yep, I think there is a chance. Draft a QB next year, bring in a vet, and have them compete with Peterman.

I don't hate Taylor..but he is what he is...an average to slightly below average starting QB. Can you win some games with him...maybe a playoff game? Sure, but to be a true superbowl contender, you need better. I'll take any new guys because I know what I have now is not good enough.

I really don't see any problem with the play calling...its just they plays aren't working because of a lot of lack of talent? Take the exact same playcalls but with a better QB, and the result is a lot better.

I checked twitter right away. I was happy, but more curious what the response of others was.

What would have to happen for me to want the Bills to keep Tyrod next year... -The bills win the final 2 games of the regular season, make the playoffs, and win at least one game int he playoffs. -In doing all of that, Tyrod has the best 3-4 game stretch of his career so far. -Brady and Big Ben both retire or have injuries that will not allow them to play next year. Then again, even WITH all that, I'm not sure if I want him here. I don't think he is awful, but the QB next year is going to have to carry this team if you want to make the playoffs, there are too many holes on the roster that are going to need to be filled, and a lot of current players are getting older and not likely to be as good.

It LOOKS like right now the snow will be coming in from the south. Pre-game and at kickoff, light snow maybe...but should be getting a little harder as the game goes on. I don't think it will impact the game until the 2nd half at least, but it will make getting out of that stadium really fun after dark.

Peterman, for the rest of the season please.

You have a couple elite teams in the NFL, you have a couple of terrible teams in the NFL. Most of the rest of the other teams are pretty much the same, that could to anywhere from 6-10 to 10-6...based on the schedule and luck and a couple of other minor factors. The Bills, like usual, are once again one of those middle teams.

I agree with the thread. Well, I don't think the Bills are terrible, but they are average at best. But when you play another team what is playing as bad as you are, you have a shot to win. Winning games like this (against 70% of the NFL) can/will get you to the playoffs though.

I'm fine with the decision to go back to Taylor. I also want to see Peterman again for a prolonged period of time. If the Bills lose the next two...or if they lose against the Cheifs and Tyrod looks awful, I'll be ready for Peterman for the rest of the season.

With KC and New England coming up, it looks like the Bills have a real shot at allowing 200+ points in a 5 game stretch. When was the last time a team did that?

If I were an owner, I would be happy with the job Goodell has done overall and would want him back. How he handles the player protests is a tough one. He kinda has to walk the tightrope...by doing so he gets 'both' sides unhappy with him, but if he picks one side...there will be a total revolt. HOWEVER, if what he is asking for to get paid is true...I'd have some reservations. Not that the owners can't afford it....but it looks like he is doing this as a 'golden parachute' of sorts for when/if he is shown the door. Jerry Jones...Daniel Snyder...I have zero respect for. Kraft is slightly better than those 2.

What I'd like to know is...from someone who knows more about football than me... A.) How much time did Peterman have to throw against that 'prevent' garbage time D? Versus how much time did Taylor have throughout the game. b.) How much seperation did the WR's have from the DB's when Peterman made the throw? And did Taylor have similar option (WR's had similar seperation from DB's) and he checked down to McCoy or Tolbert?

I agree with this 100%. If Peterman plays and loses, at least it is something different. I know what I get with Taylor..and to me what I get is bored. With that said, I want to see Peterman play. However, I can't blame the coaching staff much if they don't play him right now..I don't expect it. If the Bills lose 2 of the next 3 (or all 3), then at THAT point I would expect Peterman to start vs the Colts. If that doesn't happen, THAT is when I'll be really upset.