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1 hour ago, BuffaloBillyG said:
I like this idea, yet have another that will over time increase the board quality and overall enjoyment for all.
We have a poll a day that we all get to vote on to eliminate one poster a day from the board. TBD: Survivor Mode, so to speak. Those added to the poll are the top 5 people that received thumbs down or the like votes or started topics that were of the "Let's Trade Josh Allen to the Bears" level.
My outside the box thinking might get me in trouble here, lol (never to that level)
I did have a similar thread/ post suggestion awhile back for PPP. To many thumbs down gets thread/ post locked or deleted.To many post locked/deleted sends the poster on vacation. Something like that anyway...
Might be best If we leave the elimination part to the mod/admin,
Its why they get paid the big bucks. ; )
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51 minutes ago, Chaos said:
This may make some sense on the surface. But if you pin a topic that people only read and don't post it, it doesn't seem like it will be particularly interesting.
Question of the day by way of example may draw more actual responses from a wider range of posters then a well written thread IMO.
My last thread a few weeks ago about changing the draft order format could have been a question of the day.
Everyone responding while polite clearly didn't like the idea, but overall the thread went well. After watching the last NFL Draft, and I loved it. TBD patrons know best...
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10 hours ago, Chaos said:
As a rule of thumb, if the topic needs to be pinned to draw traffic, it probably isn't that interesting to the wide audience of board members. (this excludes announcements and the like)
I am not sure I understand the need to designate a "topic of the day". The current system of threads rising to the top of the board based on traffic and recency seems to successfully identify the topics people are most interested in on any given day.Entertainment purposes.
The hot topics could have as little as 3 posters in deep discussion to keep them current. I'm not sure its a good example of the board as a whole when many TBD patrons do more reading then posting.
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On 5/5/2024 at 6:06 PM, MJS said:
It's a good idea. Some days I open up TBD, scan all the topics and see none are new (besides some dumb ones) and leave.
Getting some of TBD's more football knowledgeable posters involved like @Rochesterfan by way of example would be ideal.
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On 5/5/2024 at 2:17 PM, Rocky Landing said:
I think it's a great idea. As far as who gets selected, and who gets denied, I would hope that some of our more contentious posters would get a day, or two, and I would also hope that different sides of the spectrum would be represented-- optimist vs. pessimist, if you will. Like maybe Wednesdays could be one of our "knowledgable jackasses" (we all know who they are), and then Thursdays could be the "hopelessly optimistic homers." (We know who they are, too...)
Be that as it may, great idea, and I'm really looking forward to it. It may take a week, or three to catch on, and certainly some questions, and some posters will have varying degrees of popularity, but I suspect that with some tweaking, it's going to become very popular.
I like it
10 hours ago, ChasBB said:Do not support idea. It will be used to knock down other topics just because a topic didn't get approval from some random committee. Leave board as it is.
You get a voice on Monday.
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10 hours ago, RobbRiddick said:
He may light it up
with his speed
but he cannot illuminate
a Macy's sale like Neon Keon.
Best pre press conference ever, lol
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32 minutes ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:
Honest question? Do people really think this matters? Josh tossing the ball around a HS field for a couple hours one weekend this summer. I mean it can't hurt but seriously how much can it possibly matter.
You think in the KC game they said on the sideline remember that out pattern you threw me on the Lockport Lions field in June? Let's do that again!
It absolutely matters, especially with new players. Builds chemistry, trust, confidence. The Buffalo Bills are close knit. Like family, and players like Keon Coleman will put a smile back on Josh Allens face. A fresh start.
Turn the page...
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2 minutes ago, Heitz said:
This guy sucks can't separate and never makes plays. Other than the 85 catches on 87 targets 🤔 🤷♂️ 🤣
Lol
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1 minute ago, MikePJ76 said:
This
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11 minutes ago, MJS said:
All of them have had concussions. You can't play in high school and college and then the NFL without ever having a concussion. They know the risks but they still choose looks over safety, often.
But there may be a few who do it. Honestly, defensive linemen should all wear them because they help block the view of the QB, so it is a small competitive advantage.
Lineman would benefit the most IMO.
On a side note the Guardian cap also helps protect anything it comes in contact with reducing other types of injuries.
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2 minutes ago, MJS said:
Interesting. Players REALLY care about how they look, so I bet there won't be many who wear them.
Get a couple of bad concussions like Tua and they might feel differently. The damage from collision is also cumulative
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2 minutes ago, Low Positive said:
This thread should be a lot of fun. What's the o/u on the number of posts until someone makes a comment on kids getting participation trophies? What about "pretty soon, it'll be flag football?" How about "they might as well be playing in pantyhose?"
Speaking of kids, the Gurdian Cap has been well accepted by both the parents and schools that have started using them because of the reduction in head injuries it provides. Parents feel the players are safer and the players themselves feel safer which increases confidence and benefits play.
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Its been a long time coming...
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8 hours ago, SoTier said:
Will you feel the same if Worthy turns out to be a speedster who can't catch? Then that trade up was a big miss by KC. As MJS has noted, KC hasn't done well developing WRs, and Worthy is going to need considerable development to be successful.
I like AD Mitchell because he seems to be the kind of WR that the Bills want as a WR1 -- speedy but with good size. I would not be upset at Dejean at #33 either. The Bills also have #60 plus KC's late 3rd rounder.
Said every GM defending a reach for a guy with speed but not other traits important for his position ... like Aaron Maybin.
Worthy is a big gamble, much more appropriate to a 2nd or 3rd rounder than even a late first rounder, and KC hasn't shown the ability to develop WRs.
Hasn't shown an ability to develop WR's yet wins championships with them. OK
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13 minutes ago, MJS said:
Worthy isn't Tyreek Hill. Worthy is 20 pounds lighter than Hill. Hill is also a top 2 or 3 WR in the entire NFL, who has way more to his game than just speed. Expecting Worthy to come in and be what Hill is is a little ridiculous. Worthy has just as much of a chance of being John Ross.
Worthy might be a good player. I don't know. But if he is, it isn't because Andy Reid is a WR guru, which is what some people are seeming to claim. The Chiefs have struggled to develop receivers for years now.
This is true
Worthy is a gamble, and perhaps one better made by the Chiefs. I also don't like the size. Hopefully Cheetah he is not
I hope he flops
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9 minutes ago, MJS said:
Again, what evidence do you have of Reid developing great receivers? They've struggled at the position for awhile and overcome that with a strong running game, good defense, and Pat Mahomes being Pat Mahomes.
Worthy could be good, but I don't think it's because Andy Reid has some great track record of developing receivers. Reid has great schemes and play calls, though. That is where he excels.
Speed kills and scheming to a players skill set is key IMO. Reid knows what to do with speed and he also knows Tyrek Hill as good or better then anyone,
No?
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6 minutes ago, just1hugheser said:
Almost exactly what I said and was thinking, just don't be idiot incarnate kadarius toney and he'll look like a stud the way the offense and mahomes will make him look especially since he has no pressure with kelce and rice clearly ahead of him and pacheco their battering ram and they still have that defense with one of the best d coordinators to ever do it(he will make hof as a defense coordinator).
Run yourself open kid and its on like a Mo Fo
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6 minutes ago, MJS said:
Hoping for McConkey now. Heck, even AD Mitchell, who I have not been excited about, but he does have upside and measurables. If the Bills can keep him motivated and get consistent effort from him, he could be very good. And he has great hands.
The Chiefs have struggled for years picking receivers. It's safe to say they kind of suck at it. Even when they had Tyreek Hill (who they lucked into in the 5th round), they struggled to find a receiver opposite him.
So, why are we putting stock in their receiver picks?
You can't teach the kind of speed Worthy has, but you can turn him into a better route runner and thats exactly what Andy Reid will do with Worthy IMO, unfortunately...
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52 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said:
Well, they met with him for a top 30 visit. Safe to say they feel like he ain't Tyreek Hill.
Yet Andy Reid and company liked Worthy good enough to trade up with Buffalo and get him. Beef Worthy up just a little and he's a Hill clone. So go figure.
Myself personally, Allens lower trajectory laser shots beg for bigger targets like 2nd year TE Kincaid gearing up for a breakout 2024 season.
We hope...
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2 hours ago, MarkKelso'sHelmet said:
Fair enough.
I'm mad at him because he could have been part of the solution, but instead made himself part of the problem. Taking himself out of games? Undermining his QB's confidence? Allowing his brother to bash Allen on Twitter and not sticking up for Allen? Allen is 27 and needs a good support system around him. Diggs was the worst kind of personality.
Dorsey and Diggs majorly screwed up the O in 2023 and it's a damn shame.
How did KC fare after they got rid of Tyreek Hill? (Immensely talented but also a head case).
Diggs is a top 20 receiver who benefited from having a top 3 QB. I don't wish him well.
I'm glad its over with Diggs. I do however wish him well because the guy made to many good plays in a Bills uni for me to just forget about everything him and Josh accomplished together. Diggs wants to win a championship and with Stroud he just might.
It would not surprise me IF both Allen and Diggs are more sad about how a good friendship ended then anything.
Daboll never seemed to have any problem getting good production out of Diggs and Dorsey was fired for a reason IMO. Luckily Beane made sure Andy Reid didn't get ahold of Diggs. I'm pretty sure Reid would find many, many ways to feed Diggs the football.
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1 minute ago, Beck Water said:
With all respect, that's not enough. 4 guys getting 900 yds is 3,600 yds. That would represent a 700 yd dip in what was already a second "down year" for Allen with only 4300 yds passing.
It would also be asking a 7 year vet to exceed his previous career year (possible), asking Shakir AND Kincaid to jump 50% in their production, AND asking a 3rd guy to step into the mix and push 1000 yds.
I'm expecting even more of a turn towards the run game.
Both Brady and McD like to run the football IMO.
The same can be said about Josh...
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6 minutes ago, SCBills said:
Poyer - 99% of us LOVEGabe - Fans will give him a standing ovation next time we see him
Morse - (See above for Gabe)
Tre - People in the stands will probably cry next time they see him in person if the team recognizes him, which they will
Singletary - Fans were all rooting for this year
Edmunds and Diggs are the two that we’ve dumped on.. One because he just wasn’t worth his contract projection, but no real ill will from fans.
The fan reaction to Diggs is different for a reason .. and plenty are still wishing him well.
And yea.. we all hope Houston somehow becomes a train wreck, why on earth would we not?
Agree,
The grass was always greener on the other side for Diggs,
go graze in Texas with your bro...
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Just now, TheBrownBear said:
Shakir, more than any Bills receiver in the last 24 years, reminds me of my childhood favorite, Andre Reed. I think he's going to emerge as Josh's favorite WR target and have a huge year. Assuming we find a solid X receiver via the draft who can grow into a contributor over the course of the season, I think our receiving room could actually go from a perceived weakness to a strength.
I have also made the same comparison.
Short arms is Shakirs biggest weakness, and probably biggest difference from Andre Reed.
Something OP pointed out in another thread If I remember correctly...
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6 minutes ago, CincyBillsFan said:
I am very confident that Curtis Samuel is a #2.
1,000 WR under Joe Brady in Carolina...
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Bills Rookie Minicamp
in The Stadium Wall
Posted · Edited by Figster
Comes across to me as an intelligent, X's and O's savvy, kind of guy.
I get the impression Coleman will get to know the Brady play book and what Joe Brady is trying to accomplish fast.
Quick study...