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Correct. They can only block lateral moves, not promotions. Since Beane is an assistant GM, this would be a promotion (assuming he was given control of the 53 man roster). They only way Carolina could try to block the move is if Beane wasn't going to be given control of the 53 man roster, because then they could argue it was a lateral move. Here's an article specifically referring to Beane & the Bills - http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article147912534.html

Right. Nothing wrong with evaluating the entire organization and seeing what works and what doesn't before making drastic, sweeping changes. Plus, they were brand new owners. Seems like it would be hard to just fire everyone immediately. Its not like they have experience running an NFL franchise. Sure, they could rush and hire some czar that the NFL recommended to them. But would you want to do that? Just hire some guy that you don't really know or trust to come in and make all these drastic changes to your organization? I wouldn't. I'd want to take my time, get an idea of how things work in this organization, as well network with other NFl owners/execs and gather as much information as possible on how the best teams are run, then start making changes once I know exactly what I want my organization to look/run like. I think finding and hiring McDermott is also a big reason for the changes coming now. The Pegula's seem to have finally found someone that they really trust to help them make the necessary changes. They also found a guy with a very clear vision for the Bills from top to bottom, and the courage to make the necessary changes to bring that vision to light.

Exactly. McDermott knows that organization very well and was there when Carolina was scouting this year's draft. Why wouldn't he use that info to his advantage? Especially if he didn't fully trust our (now fired) scouting staff. Plus, teams jump other teams every single year because they have some type of info/hunch that team will draft the player they want. Like Kansas City just this year - they traded with us to get 10 because they were convinced New Orleans would take Mahomes, and come to find out after the draft NO did in fact love Mahomes and would have likely drafted him. Does that mean KC had a spy in NO office? Of course not.

Agreed. He is basically the opposite of the type of QB Whaley has drafted. To be fair, we only seen Whaley draft 2 QBs, but both were almost the complete opposite of Peterman... But I honestly feel much better about their chances of finding a true franchise QB now. Whaley seemed to like those, big, mobile QBs with huge accuracy issues. If they are now going to put the emphasis on accuracy, anticipation, ability to read defenses, go through progressions, etc. I like our chances much better than when they were putting emphasis on those other things.

Wow! This was a house cleaning... Did we fire the entire scouting staff? Or just the head scouts/directors etc?

Would the Sabres have been sitting in the 5th overall spot (pre draft lottery) instead of 6th had Las Vegas not been added in is year? If so, we would have won the 1st overall pick... I sure hope not. lol

I hate this !@#$ing draft lottery so damn much. We fall 2 spots. I guess at least we didn't fall the full 3 spots... grr. Vancouver has our type,of luck too. 2nd year in a row they were pushed down 2 spots, from 3 to 5. New Jersey gets #1. At least it wasn't Philly! NJ needs that pick desperately. Well, that made things a little better at least.

Draft lottery time! Fingers crossed! Is this our year to win a top 3? I'm trying to think positive thoughts here... We are due to win one of these damn lotteries.

Interesting... I wonder if it'll be a wide open competition like in Rex's first year where they rotate reps with the 1's between all the QBs? Or if Tyrod will start with the 1's until/unless someone steals it away from him...

Yeah for sure. He even made a comment about how the Bills would put emphasis on signing UDFA's (or something like that). I don't think they really have much choice this year, though. I believe they still have many roster spots left to fill for camp. I'm thinking that the Bills should be a somewhat popular place for UDFA's this year. Lots of opportunity here IMO.

West Georgia CB Marcus Sayles

Someone said earlier in this thread that he's the only QB from this year's draft they had in for a visit

Whether Peterman works out or not, if this is the type of stuff the Bills are going to value in a QB under McDermott/Dennison, then I am thrilled! Accuracy and anticipation, ability to read defenses and change plays at the line, ability to,go through all your progressions, find open receivers or throw them open... IMO those are some of the most important traits you look for in a potential franchise QB and if the Bills are going to put more importance on these traits going forward I like their chances of eventually finding their true, long term franchise QB. Much better than big, athletic, mobile, "all the tools" but can't hit water falling out of a boat type QBs...

Sounds like some of the most important traits you look for in a QB IMO. I read a similar scouting report earlier this offseason and wanted Peterman in the late rounds ever since. Excited to se if this kid can develop into anything. Not holding my breath, but excited none the less. Also, if these are the types of traits the Bills will put emphasis on in the future (under McDermott/Dennison) I am thrilled.

I actually love this pick. I think he can be a good backup, and maybe he will surprise (although I'm not holding my breath).

Makes sense.

I could see them possibly going after Kelly as an UDFA. But I'd be surprised if they drafted him, with the emphasis they're putting on character. Guess we will find out soon enough though

Thank you.

Thanks. Appreciate it. But I meant what # do we pick at in the 5th and 6th.

What picks do we have left now?

Well said. 3 picks in the top 2 rounds, where it looks like we potentially added 3 day 1 starters. plus an extra 1st next year in what (as of now) looks like a very deep QB class, and we still have the same number of picks this year as we started with... Rounds 4-7 are much more of a crap shoot anyway. The first 3 rounds are where you need to hit on your starters, and if the a Bills did that they are in good shape. Seems kind of silly to get so upset before any of these drafted players even play a single down for the Bills. If they all bust, then yeah get mad. But until then what's there to be so mad about? If you're going to stop following your favorite team because they traded away a couple later round picks, how big a fan were you to start with? Personally, I'd be more upset if it looked like they drafted another 1st round bust, like in days past... But that's just me.

Polish Dave posted a really interesting tweet yesterday on UDFA. Adam Schefter ✔@AdamSchefter Hope for underdogs: There are more undrafted free agents on NFL rosters today (481) than 1st- and 2nd-round picks combined (480), per Elias. I wonder what the numbers are for 4th-7th round picks vs UDFA on NFL rosters...

I guess we never had that 4th. It was reported wrong. We have two 5ths and one 6th left.

WTF does the Bills success or lack there of have to do wi people thinking your opinion on players is wrong? Absolutely nothing.

Because I think Mills sucks? Um. Ok.