Figster

good grief

Good coaching/systems win football games not revolving doors. Draft is a crap shoot, losing more then you win. What gives anyone a reason to think our complety revamped scouting department is up to the task? Teams need vets because their experienced / proven... ...sounds like practice is going real well today... ...so much for good team chemistry... ...sigh...

Russ Brandon was the main culprit in the Watkins trade in my humble opinion.(speculation) I don't think McD or Beane are dumb enough to trash team chemistry less then 4 weeks before the season starts. ( not in my opinion)

I'm not lauhing...

wuv u 2 man

I know this is a touchy conversation for you my friend... ...thanks for not letting it get personal... ...Marrone did walk...

It seemed obvious McD didn't see this coming. Let me ask you this OldTimer, If upper management came to you and said we can do this your way or my way, but If we do it your way (win now) If it fails you guys(McD/Beane) take responsibility. What do you do? Marrone was pressured the same way IMO.

McD seemed caught off guard by this move and gave me the impression he may have argued all night long over it . Chemistry of a team takes a big hit when the best player on the team gets traded for a future 2 and its something I'm confident is obvious to both McD and Beane. The team as a whole needs to be viewed as a single entity with allot of moving parts. Watkins was a big part of it. McD himself even sounded a bit shaken by the development. I get building through the draft, but these are the kinds of spur of the moment moves has been a staple of the Bills organization for years. Building through the draft needs veteran leadership something Watkins could have provided IMO. The disruption of normal Buffalo Bill football operations will never stop as long as one person remains IMO...

I think because of Taylors height restriction, bigger, taller, and tougher WR corp helps counter the low visibility of smaller targets playing amongst a wave of big bodies (IMO).

On paper its the 2017 group Nice poll OP Big homer here and some of you guys really did a nice job today of putting everything in the proper perspective, and I needed it...

Nice post my friend ... something I can wrap my mind around... ...vs my conspiracy theory with yours truly...

A reply that gives me hope, thanks buddy

Taylor has now lost every WR he gained confidence throwing to less then 4 weeks before the season begins so this is cumulative on a QB thats being asked to throw with confidence. with all due respect Shaw can we afford the extra loss and still reach the playoffs?

As upset as I am over Sammy, I do trust McD/Beane to build a smart, hard working, and men of good character football team.

Taylor was also negotiated down to a more appealing trade value IMO.

2 sounds about right IMO

I'm the wrong person to ask...

touche, Is there anything more exciting then T Mobile to Sammy long or Tyrod avoiding a sack and running for a TD? I'm not a season ticket holder or someone who puts a great deal of time and money traveling long distances to catch games. I feel for our fellow patrons/Bills fans that do go the extra mile.

I agree, and it would not surprise me if negotiations are already under way.

I think the opposite, rebuilding means job security for everyone. Many of the season ticket holders are locked in by now expecting to see our 3 core superstars in Sammy, Shady, and T Mobile because that why you go, to watch playmakers make plays. Bill Polian will tell you the sprinkling of star players is a necessity for a championship caliber football team. Buffalo gave up allot to get Sammy Watkins and recieved a fraction of what he cost in return. Russ Brandon is perfectly willing to gut a football team just like he decimated a veteran Bills Oline as acting GM back in the day without a second thought and brought in a popular over the hill player to appease the fan base. Sound familiar? it should. How can the OC of your football team call for more anticipation on throws from his QB Then send the last WR on the roster he has any chemistry with packing. From an offensive perspective dealing Sammy hurt the team and it did not seem like a move/disruption a new GM or HC wants to make in my humble opinion. The Bills are getting put into rebuild mode like the Sabres and the push is coming from R Brandon IMO. Thanks for the great read OP and I understand the philosophy behind building through the draft.

been there, done that (D Thomas wasn't an option)

I almost posted the same thing

Denver could be offering a 2 right now as we post... Note: One of T T's biggest fans/supporters and I'm preparing myself for this one.

Refusing to re-negotiate would signify a higher cost to anyone interested, but since Taylor did re-negotiate Tyrod Taylor may now become more affordable for some teams IMO. Especially If a playoff contender loses their starting QB during the preseason. I'm just saying...

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