richardb1952

I think it is not a bad idea to have a 3rd string develemental QB on practice squad, I would hate to ever see Tyree have to come in and play QB for the Bills. Dungey was at least competitive and was instrumental is SU's success last year. I am not close to being any kind of talent evaluator but IMHO Tyree doesn't have it.

I think Bills took the wrong NY QB. I see how Tyree might have had more upside but Dungey was a far more accurate passer and played at a higher level. I just don't see Jackson as an NFL QB but Dungey made plays and made his team better. What more could you ask for from a 3rd string Practice Squad QB.

Five things that I believe have to happen for Bills to be a top 5 defense: 1. Stop the run. Bills had a hard time last year. 2. Keep drives going on offense. 3. Score 4. Force teams into passing which is strength of Bills defense. 5. Force turnovers. Seems simple. I know Bills were # 2 in some categories last year, but to be truly elite, these are the areas needing improvement. If they can do these things, I won't care what their defensive ranking is. I now they will be good and will be in most games next year.

Bills will have 7 new starters on offense. While these new personnel look to be better on paper, I think it might take a while for them to "Gel". I think the Jets could be pretty good and will be tough at home. I believe their WRs and TE are better than Bills and the 2 QBs are about even. I think Bell is going to be the key for them. If he can produce like he did at Pitt, Jets can be in most games this year but I think he is a huge ? mark, especially with the OL of the Jets not being anywhere near as good as Steelers. His hesitation at the line of scrimmage might not be nearly as effective when the line can't hold their blocks. Both defenses should be pretty solid. It will be a tough game and not the "gimme" some on here predict. I would wager Jets will be favored at home. I think the Bills can be an 8 - 10 win team if Allen progresses like we hope he can. To do it though means the Bills will need to turn the 2-4 record in the division in 2018 to 4-2 in 2019. I also think every other team"s fanbase is looking at the Bills as a "win".

Things I want to see this pre-season: 1. No injuries 2. who starts on OL and TE and can they open up running lanes 3. Some dump off passes to backs and Beasley and a working screen play 4. No QB runs 5. Won't really care what defense does as they will be good when games actually count 6. Who is getting 2nd team reps at OL, WR, TE, RB.

There's always room on a roster for a player that produces. I believe Foster gives Dabol opportunities to put multiple combinations on the field to put all sorts of varying pressures on opposing defenses.

And yet PFF, has the Bills with the 29th worst roster in the NFL.

Loved the video. I enjoy Chris Sims and definitely like Allens down-to-earth demeanor. You have to root for the kid. Great story so far. Time for the next chapter. Looking forward to it.

I would hope it wouldn't take 10 years for Allen to get to 60%.

If he didn't bring anymore to the table than just those stats (47% and 56%), if he wasn't also a dangerous runner or could extend plays, and if I thought that he is surrounded with enough talent to have better stats than that, yes, I probably would look to move on from that type of QB. Certainly I would be looking to add competition to the mix. The fact that Allen has a running dimension to his game and can extend plays gives me hope that, with better surrounding talent, he can be a 60% + type QB. I also think that his running ability and 8 TDs he scored on the ground should also factor into his ability to be an NFL starting QB. I believe Allen has a lot of upside, but I also feel he needs to complete 60+% and read defenses quicker. The rest should take care of itself.

52.8% completion rate will not make it in the NFL and Analytics is basically saying that. How does running for over 600 yards and 8 TDs factor into being an "effective" QB, which is really all that matters. If Allen wasn't as athletic as he is with running ability and being able to extend plays (something analytics isn't able quantify for QBs), we would all be on Beane for taking Allen. I'm looking forward to watching Allen progress this year with a better OL, a better running attack and WRs that can get separation. Ultimately though, Allen has to improve his completion % and his decision making. Hopefully, with the revamped Offense, we will see Allen improve in the areas Analytics sees as essential to success as a QB. His athleticism, hopefully, can be the icing on the cake that can help him become elite. I also like Dabol and look forward to what he can do with better offensive weapons. Should be an exciting season.

I liked what I saw from Allen last year. He looked like he belonged out there. He has to learn to read defenses better, to stay in the pocket more, get rid of the ball quicker and get better Comp %. He will have a better OL this year, hopefully a better running game, and better receivers. I like that he is willing to stand in there and take the long ball more than most other QBs in the league. He may never be a highly accurate passer but I believe he will improve in that category. I just don't think Allens unique skill level fits the analytical model of what a QB is supposed to be; his ability to run and his cannon for an arm puts a lot of additional pressure on a defense which Dabol can use to help create mismatches that will help Allen succeed. If Allen was an average running QB with an average arm the statistics would definitely be less favorable for Allen to succeed. So I think Allen has a lot more upside than what analytics might imply. He is an outlier that doesn't fit the mold of what analytics consider for success as an NFL QB. Let's hope he continues to develop along those lines and still retain what makes him unique.

Clowney is basically on a 1 year deal for almost $16 million. To give up a 2nd round + pick doesn't make since unless there is a long term deal. Sounds very expensive to me. I would guess he'd want a lot of guaranteed money. Doesn't sound like a Beane type move unless they feel Clowney is the type of franchise player that will take the team to playoff caliber.

Maybe we can go to Roman Numerals. That would be fun.

It would only possibly make sense if the Bills had another penetrating 3 tech DT, they don't. I was just speculating if a DT like McCoy were on the team. I look forward to seeing Oliver as a 3 Tech DT, but I think he would be good also as a DE, but there would be no reason to move him if there is no one to take his place as a 3 tech.

The report card for Gettlemen was not kind.(F)

Agree, really. Lee is not really a receiving threat and that is something Croom can do. Probably means a lot more 2 TE sets. Another weapon in the Dabol toolbox. I predict Lee will have more than 150 yards receiving this year. Bold prediction.

Then again, maybe the Owners want to remove a certain TE from the team and are "encouraging" the FO to find an alternative.

My real hope is that Lawson and Murphy play lights out and there would not be a reason to consider moving Oliver sometimes to DE. It appears to be a concern to the Bills organization as they appeared to be real interested in Ansah. Getting McCoy and having Oliver play DE sometimes in obvious passing downs was just a thought to maybe get the best four on the DL on the field, especially when McDermott like to apply pressure from the front four. Obviously, without McCoy, there would be no reason to move Oliver to DE because no one else on the team right now can generate the kind of pressure that Oliver can at the 3 tech. With someone like McCoy, who is a 6 time pro bowler, we would have a 3 tech that could generate pressure up the middle and if Oliver could rush the passer from the DE position, Bills could make it very difficult for opposing offenses. Just my thoughts. Also, McCoy would cost 13 million this year but Bills could afford that and there is no dead money involved so if it doesn't work out, he can be released with minimum cost to Bills.

Wrecks would play him as a LB with Shaq.

There is talk he might be traded or released because TB doesn't have enough cap to pay their incoming draft class. They also have Jason Pierre Paul who is a DE with 2 years left on his current deal, cost about 27 million for the 2 yrs. I haven't seen him mentioned as a possible trade/ release yet but maybe something could be worked out between Bills/ TB if Bills see that as a solution. Also, McCoy is only 31 so he still has some good years remaining. 3 Tech DT is definitely his best position, but his skill set is very unique as a DT such that it might also translate to DE.

I am not an expert in this at all, but I see that Gerald McCoy might be available, and if so, would it be possible to move Oliver to DE sometimes and have a lineup consisting of Oliver, Totulelei, McCoy, Hughes. Oliver is quick off the snap, I think he could hold his own on the edge and can certainly bring the pressure. If such a lineup were possible, it would certainly add versatility to the lineup. McCoy is interesting in that his salary for the next 3 years has no dead cap, he's still highly productive and would definitely make the DL better. I think he could have been a target if the Bills didn't get Oliver. If Oliver could play some DE, it might solve one of the areas of concern the FO has concerning a pass rushing DE along with Hughes.

The 5th year option for Shaq is worth 9.45 million. He is not worth that. He is a good DE that has gotten better each year. There is no reason for the Bills to take on a fifth year option, even if it is guaranteed for injury only. I billieve the Bills want to see continued improvement and will look to re-sign him to a multi-year contract if, in fact, he continues to improve. I like Shaq and have seen the improvement. I think he will be back as a Bill.

I Billieve the Bills are trying to achieve balance between run and pass. To excel in both gives Dabol a lot of opportunities to exploit. I hope the new OL is proficient in both run and pass themes. They appear to be big, versatile, and athletic. I just hope it doesn't take too long for the unit to both gel and have an identity. Bills might be a year away from being consistently competitive but I look forward to this year to watch the progression.

Gore sure takes a lot of hits. I hope with the improvements in the OL, he can do it one more season. For Shady, it's hard to find holes when you're interior line is being pushed back 3 yards behind the line of scrimmage. It's like they all thought they were pass blocking. I feel last year the opposing defenses played the run and made whatever QB Bills put out there beat them, especially with the poor WRs they had last year. This year, Allen starts as the #1, not the #3, OL line is better, WRs are better. All that should help the Running game get on track, which will help the entire offense. However, if I'm an opposing Defense, I am going to play the Run first and make Allen beat me with his passing.