WideRightRevenge
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Really Amazing and testament to Beane / McDermott .. that we can even post a thread like this so soon after their regime .. testament to the process after 20 years of losing.
Let's go BUFFALO!!!
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At first on heels of Texans stupid trade of Hopkins .. thought WOOAHH ... way too much. Now after reading more ... the 5th and 6th were really extra picks from (Bodine / Teller) .. the 4th in 2021 is comp pick for Lawson ... let's call the 6th & 7th exchange fungible ... so we spent a #1 on a proven STUD WR vs. crap shoot draft pick (see list of failed #1 WR picks in recent years) ... Yep .. that's a A in my book.
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Love reading the draft profiles of some of these FA's on their 2nd contract ..here's Tyler's. Especially like the NFL Comparison ... shockingly AJ Klein ... so we signed AJ in 2020 and his back-up in same FA class. Nice work Beane.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/tyler-matakevich?id=2555171
The 2015 Bronco Nagurski Award winner and three-time first-team All-American Athletic Conference pick isn't the biggest player on the field but is usually among the most productive. This four-year starter in the middle accumulated over 100 tackles in each season for the Owls, totaling 493 for his career. In his sophomore year, he led the nation with 8.8 solo tackles a game. And his tackles aren't just catching ball carriers after theyve gone through the hole, as he's had 40 stops behind the line of scrimmage. Add in five interceptions and five pass breakups during his award-winning senior campaign, and it appears there's not much Matakevich can't do.
Draft Projection
Round 7 or priority free agentSources Tell Us
"Not big, not fast and not strong. Hard to make it as an NFL linebacker without those elements. With that said, the kid makes a bunch of plays. Production matters and he has it." -- AFC North ExecutiveNFL Comparison
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Interesting reading about his draft profile
https://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2016vbutler.php
Player Comparison: Nick Fairley. Fairley has been a good player when motivated. He can be a stout run defender and contributes as a pass-rusher. Like Fairley, Butler has a ton of natural talent. They are similar size and athletic. Fairley was a mid-first-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, and Butler could go as high as the middle of Round 1 to early in Round 2.
NFL Matches: Buffalo, Washington, Houston, Cincinnati, Green Bay, Arizona, Seattle, Denver, Baltimore, New Orleans, Detroit and New Orleans
There are a lot of options for Butler in the first or second round. Kyle Williams is aging for Buffalo, and the Bills could easily address their front seven this offseason. Butler could form a special tandem with Marcel Dareus (2020 edit -- Ed Oliver). -
22 hours ago, TC in St. Louis said:
This guy is a football thinking man, and we're lucky to have him.
Amen ... love Beane at the reigns and can't wait to see his work in 2020 (starting shortly) ... BRING IT BEANE!!
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Seems like wants out of Jacksonville ... his fight on the sidelines in Buffalo aside .. I think he'd be a good compliment (pounder) to Singletary's style for a (4th thru 7th rounder) exchange. Set to make $4.2 Million this year and 5th year option available.
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On 1/10/2020 at 10:06 AM, One Buffalo said:
Gotta love Dion! Here he shares his perspective on what is building from the player perspective.
Since its pushing 2 months since last post on this .. wanted to refresh .. as I love this article as we enter FA and draft season.
Quote from article
Here are the symptoms: You see someone getting very bored with their current football team. They’re just not vibing with it like they used to. And then on the other hand they look and see what’s happening in Buffalo, with Bills Nation. They see a team on the rise, with an exciting core of young studs, two playoff berths in the last three seasons, and the best fans that ever lived.
And this is where it gets dangerous: Those people, they think to themselves, Man. I need to get on this Bills bandwagon for next season!! I need to become a Bills fan now. And they try to jump on.
I have an important message for those people:
DO NOT TRY THIS.
DO NOT — I REPEAT, DO NOT — ATTEMPT TO ACCESS THE BILLS BANDWAGON AT THIS TIME. WE ARE CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY.
THE BUFFALO BILLS BANDWAGON IS FULL.
Thanks Dion
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20 hours ago, mjt328 said:
I don't believe the Bills want Josh Allen to become Cam Newton, because that playing style has literally destroyed his body.
While other QBs are still going strong after 15 years in the NFL, Newton looks done after about 7-8. That's the longevity of a running back.
I believe their ultimate vision is to mirror players like Russell Wilson and Ben Roethlisberger.
Guys who can use their mobility to extend plays, but not as a primary weapon.
Consider how the Bills coaches have approached Allen's development... compared to how the Ravens have worked with Lamar Jackson.
As a rookie, Allen relied mostly on his athletic ability and running ability to make plays. But in Year 2, the coaches pulled back on the scrambling. They surrounded Allen with more receivers and pushed for him to stay in the pocket more. Meanwhile, Baltimore structured their entire offense around Jackson's running skills.
In my opinion, Baltimore's approach is yielding more immediate success. But long-term, Buffalo's plan will result in Allen being a better QB and for a much longer time.
I like the Big Ben reference ... I know you have to squint but below is Big Ben's 1st 3 years ... Year 3 was a dud (18 TD / 23 INTs, 46 sacks, QBR 55) ... I'll take the bet Josh does better in Year 3 and we all know what Big Ben did later in his career (2x SB Winning QB) ... I see Josh as the same as MJT says above .. evolve and move in the pocket like Big Ben ... extend plays ... make unbelievable throws to small windows for many years to come for the enjoyment of the Bills Mafia. That's my Josh Allen Opinion.
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS QBrec Cmp Att Cmp% Yds TD TD% Int Int% 1D Lng Y/A AY/A Y/C Y/G Rate QBR Sk Yds NY/A ANY/A Sk% 4QC GWD AV 2004 22 PIT QB 7 14 13 13-0-0 196 295 66.4 2621 17 5.8 11 3.7 130 58 8.9 8.4 13.4 187.2 98.1 30 213 7.41 6.93 9.2 4 5 11 2005 23 PIT QB 7 12 12 9-3-0 168 268 62.7 2385 17 6.3 9 3.4 110 85 8.9 8.7 14.2 198.8 98.6 23 129 7.75 7.53 7.9 2 2 11 2006 24 PIT QB 7 15 15 7-8-0 280 469 59.7 3513 18 3.8 23 4.9 178 67 7.5 6.1 12.5 234.2 75.4 55.5 46 280 6.28 4.97 8.9 2 3 11 Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS QBrec Cmp Att Cmp% Yds TD TD% Int Int% 1D Lng Y/A AY/A Y/C Y/G Rate QBR Sk Yds NY/A ANY/A Sk% 4QC GWD AV Career 28 27 15-12-0 440 781 56.3 5163 30 3.8 21 2.7 235 75 6.6 6.2 11.7 184.4 78.2 66 450 5.56 5.16 7.8 6 8 17 2018 22 BUF QB 17 12 11 5-6-0 169 320 52.8 2074 10 3.1 12 3.8 89 75 6.5 5.4 12.3 172.8 67.9 49.8 28 213 5.35 4.37 8.0 2 3 6 2019 23 BUF QB 17 16 16 10-6-0 271 461 58.8 3089 20 4.3 9 2.0 146 53 6.7 6.7 11.4 193.1 85.3 45.8 38 237 5.72 5.71 7.6 4 5 11 -
Pass ... 32 Years Old and over the past two seasons, he allowed 15 touchdowns in coverage, per Pro Football Reference.
Looking at some of the touchdowns he gave up in that time reveals a trend: Norman has slowed down. Whether in his top-end speed or his ability to change direction on the spot, Norman isn’t as agile as he used to be.
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4 hours ago, GunnerBill said:
He is my #2 center. Tyler Biadasz from Wisconsin is my #1. I think Ruiz will be a solid pro not sure I'd see him as the value at #22 but I am struggling at the moment for a pick I really love at that spot.
So Gunner always respect your draft insight ... if someone drops .. who would then have you like them at #22 ... or are you in the trade down camp?
I'm not a fan of trade up .. you?
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12 minutes ago, Yantha said:
I always differentiate between DRAFT needs vs. FA needs. I look at the 2019 roster and look at how many players are 29+ in age in any given player category (WR, DE etc....). I also look at previous drafts to see if any quality young players were added to shore up youth behind the older vets. Then I make a list of DRAFT needs based on that info.
I also look at the STATS in certain categories to see where the team is weakest. Clearly, the biggest weakness last year was PASSING YARDS (ranked 26th in the league): mainly related to QB, OL, WR, TE. However the sacks allowed was reasonable (but not great...), so I see the biggest need to be WR and TE, followed by OL. Our top two WR's are 29 or older and just average ability. WR is a huge need, but IMO it's a DRAFT NEED, not an FA need. Contrast that with our starting OL (all are fairly young).
Here are our DRAFT NEEDS (IMHO) in order of greatest need to least need:
WR (as many as 3...)
Edge OLB - Alexander's retirement
RB
FB
DT (as many as 2)
DE (as many as 2)
Safety (as many as 2)
K
DEPTH NEEDS:
TE
OT
OG
MLB
QB
Yes, this is a lot, and there's no way we address everything in one draft. It will depend on who falls to us in each round's bracket of players.
AS FOR THE FREE AGENCY, I look at weaknesses at position groups that are YOUNG right now (OT, OG, OC, CB).
So.... my final answer for the original post is TWO FA's from that position group...
1. CB Byron Jones
2. OT Jack Conklin
Others to consider: CB James Bradberry, OG Joe Thuney, CB Trae Waynes, CB Bradley Roby, OG Graham Glasgow
Not sure I agree with CB as #1 for FA .. but GREAT 1st Post ... fact driven ... Welcome to the Board
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I lovee what Phillips has done since being cut by the Dolphins and joining the Mafia ... let me repeat cut from the Dolphins ... but if can't work out more economical longer term deal .. rather than franchise .. I'd rather see the $15MM go to the other side of the ball. Granted we have large cap space .. but not sure we invest $15MM in one year's worth of performance.
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This apology tour has untapped potential
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There is only one .. Buffalo Bills Back up QB ... Frank Reich
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Whatever it takes. Some DB we let leave just got Defensive player of the year for the Evil Empire ... no Groundhog Day please .. sign our Goalie!!!
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I'll take Earl Campbell
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10 hours ago, Hammered a Lot said:
Did you get pieces of turf? I was glad to give it away to the Tailgaters in the Lot. People (with out the special Red P card) were offering me $$$ which I refused because it was free & I gave them some. I know doing this wrecks my image. Oh well!
Didn't get one .. as I was working on handing out some NC pulled pork bbq with either vinegar or tangy sauce with some Duke's mayonnaise to the other TBD attendees at the time .. all good. No turf needed ... I just enjoy the memories your lot and Pinto Ron brings to me and my son for our annual last game pilgrimage from NC to WNY. See you in December!
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Here's what I know ... it's December 29th, 2019 ... it's week 17 .. virtually no starters are playing the Jets (cause ... we're in the PLAYOFFS baby) .. Hammer's lot was rocking (and he's passing out pieces of old turf to fans with "lucky cards") ... surrounded by friends from around the country before and after a crappy game ... its 48 degrees and raining like hell and the stadium was pretty full.
So take your competitive advantage and shove it Roger.
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WOW this is easy .. and fairly recent history
Coach - Marrone
Player - Vontae Davis ... hit the road jack
Free Agent (for 3 hours) - Antonio Brown
Draft Pick - Watkins (cause he impacted 2 drafts)
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I think Trey Wingo said it best earlier this week on Golic and Wingo ... you can't tell the story of the NFL without a Eli reference. Hence HOF.
2 Super Bowl Wins & 2 Super Bowl MVPs = HOF and barring any other retirements this year (Big Ben, Brees, Rodgers, Brady - which I don't see - other SB winning QBs .. not worried about Rivers .. Eli is a 1st ballot HOF.
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Keep the kickers ... there would be no Garo in Super Bowl 10 ... comedy gold
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On 1/23/2020 at 6:31 AM, Mr. WEO said:
the event was the draft. It doesn’t make sense to assume anyone came just for day 2 or 3. If 200,000 came for 3 days, they can’t claim “600,000 people attended the event”—which is what the article claims.
as the article also suggests, these numbers are likely marinated, if not flat out cooked.
Nashville has the same country music/music fest stuff year round. Drop a weeklong My little pony convention around some block party on Broadway and they would claim half a million people dropped half a billion in a week.
On 1/23/2020 at 4:58 AM, Doc Brown said:Well, they estimated 600k people over the course of three days (200k per day). So, pry closer to 250k to 350k actual people.
Not that my opinion matters .. but I fall with Doc Brown on this. Yes I too was use to the NYC draft at radio city music hall and scratched my head when it moved. But after seeing the inside / outside vibe in Chicago, Philly .. and Nashville was 100% outdoors ... those crowds are raucous and provide a draft event to much larger audiences than the Radio City Music hall.
So yes .. I have converted and love the draft road show. I see it like traveling to a Bills Road Game .. you can check out different cities and root for the Bills ... what's the harm. I also believe .. that NFL fans do come out in force and spend money .. is it to the multiples listed by locals ... maybe not .. but to say it doesn't provide a positive economic impact to the businesses in the general area of said event is also short sighted.
Think of it like the NBA and MLB all star games ... same concept .. different cities (who have a said home team) are treated to a league wide event. Though I'm saving my Las Vegas trip for the Raiders/Bills Game in 2020.
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With this set up the NFL draft is sure to "win the Offseason"
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19 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said:
This post should end this discussion.
No position has an outstanding "success" record in the 1st round so such arguments are simply not worth making.
Unfortunately we are left to trust "the Process" in scouting WRs for this draft. It doesn't foster confidence....
I agree that the 1st round is littered with busts .. but completely disagree from a position perspective with a broad brush that one can't make argument based on position .... just look at RB & LB's, in last 3 years of drafts and tell me their success rate isn't greater than WR's for the same 3 years (see original post).
RB's - Jacobs, Barkley, McCaffrey, Michel, and Fournette
LB's - Edmunds, Bush, Gary, Josh Allen, Roquan Smith, Vander Esch, TJ Watt
It’s clear.....Super Bowl championship or bust
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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Agree as a basic statement on the QB not being good enough (though Lynn and the Chargers appear to be testing the waters once again in 2020) .. but not sure this 2016 roster was a "SB Roster". Net of Gilmore, the legendary Williams and McCoy at end of his prime not seeing a SB roster below.