Logic

This is one of those rare moments where I totally agree with Scott. The coaching staff seems to love him for his leadership and demeanor, which....ok, fine. Purely as a player, though? I don't think he was particularly good last year. I'd much rather they put the money toward re-signing Daryl Williams than Feliciano. He played better AND plays a more important position. Unfortunately, due to the love the front office has for Mongo and his apparent desire to re-sign here, I'm guessing he's locked in as one of the starting five in 2021 and beyond.

I had a feeling that was why Mahomes keeps deferring on the "throw-off" idea. With how competitive Josh is, I get the feeling he'd do it in an instant. For Mahomes, meanwhile, he really has nothing to gain. I also get the feeling that Mahomes is irritated/threatened by the emergence of Josh. I think He liked being the only "freak arm, improvisational wunderkind QB" on the block. As for Josh being called "more competitive" than Tom Brady by someone who has played with both men? That's just awesome.

I just KNEW this topic would be filled with enlightened, modern viewpoints.

I haven’t seen a lot of people mention Dan Arnold, but he’s the most likely addition, in my opinion. Given that the Bills need a RG, RT, and WLB (not to mention reinforcements at EDGE and CB) and are going to be cap-strapped, I don’t see them paying big bucks for one of the top two or three TEs on the market. I also think they are willing to give Knox one more year to prove he can be “the guy”, since injuries and COVID and lack of offseason all hurt him this year. All the “Knox can never be a TE1” talk is overkill, in my opinion. He’s an elite athlete for the position who has flashed major playmaking ability. He needs to improve his consistency and stay healthy, but I believe he still has top tier starter potential. Arnold will be a quality red zone option, will not take reps away from Knox, and likely won’t cost a lot. I see Knox, Arnold, mid-late round draftee, Gilliam, and hopefully a healthy Tommy Sweeney.

I’m fine with 4th and 20. NFL passing offenses are too good these days for 4th and 15 to be difficult enough.

I’m just saying that $9 million is a lot of coin for a tight end, particularly when you currently don’t have an RG or RT or WLB. AND it likely means you’re handing him a starting job over a 3rd year 3rd round pick. It seems like a questionable way to allocate resources in a cap-strapped year.

Didn't he talk his way off the Vikings because he refused to take a pay cut and was frustrated with lack of usage? Are we willing to pay him $9 million and give him the starting job?

I disagree with pretty much all of this.

I can't help but feel that Buffalo was the perfect fit for Watt. Between the team culture, the fact that he'd get to play for McDermott and Frazier (who would surely put him in position to succeed), the fact that our great medical facilities and the way the Bills rotate D-linemen would likely extend his career, and the fact that the Bills are LEGITIMATE Super Bowl contenders (as opposed to the Cardinals)....It would have been an awesome addition. I imagined Watt doing for the Bills defense what Diggs did for the Bills offense, from a "setting an example", leadership, and productivity standpoint. All that having been said, $15million is an awful lot for a 32-year-old player with an injury history. In the end, Watt chose weather, money, and to play in a defensive scheme with which he is familiar and to join a teammate with whom he is familiar. Such is life. On to the next "Free Agent Watch 2021" candidate.

Never trust a man with two first names. *Suddenly remembers that our quarterback is named Josh Allen" Ah, shoot....

Just about every great coach in NFL history has been fired multiple times. I’m not saying Daboll is great, but using past firings as a defining criteria is reductive and silly.

Agreed. I’d rather see them put the money toward re-signing Daryl Williams. Protecting Allen is my top priority, and I’d hate to see them let a very good 29 year old right tackle walk away just to have to turn around and use a premium draft asset to replace him.

I stand corrected. Thanks. The Diana Russini report is all I'm going off of. If it's true, and there are offers for 15 or 16 million per year, I can't imagine him taking much less.

This. It's how Beane always does things. It's smart. It makes sense. Why NOT devote every ounce of mental power and work hours to free agency and the draft (the two most important roster-building aspects of the offseason) before taking care of extensions -- especially one as complex and consequential as what Allen will likely be signing.

Discussing how the Buffalo Bills' successful stadium attendance policy could serve as a model for other venues around the country? I mean, if the mods want to delete it, I understand. But it's certainly relevant to discuss on a Buffalo Bills message board, and it's not as if there is any other news to post at this time of year.

I have a general policy as it relates to the draft: I never, ever get mad at the Bills for drafting big uglies. No matter what else changes in the NFL, games are still won and lost in the trenches. OL and DL are never "sexy picks", but they are crucial to sustained success. Look no further than the result of this year's Super Bowl for proof positive.

If the price tag really is around $16-17 Million, I think I'm out. I mean...that's a lot of cheddar for a 32 year old player who hasn't played a full season in three years.

This article is currently on the front page of Politico.com. If it is not welcome due to its discussion of COVID and the fact that that tends to lead to political argument, please feel free to move or delete it. I debated about whether or not to post it at all, but ultimately decided it was relevant, constituted potentially positive news, and was worth sharing. It seems the Bills' playoff game attendance strategy as it relates to COVID was extremely successful, to the point that is now being looked to as a model for re-opening other venues across the state and country. Buffalo Bills' COVID Touchdown Could be the Key to Unlocking Some Normalcy "On game day, masked fans had to show proof of their negative result, along with their mobile ticket, to enter the stadium through designated gates in assigned 10-minute increments to prevent crowding at the turnstiles. Thermal imaging cameras, meanwhile, scanned crowds at checkpoints to help identify fans who might have a fever. Once inside, fans, who were limited to either two- or four-seat pods, were further restricted to certain zones of the stadium and offered limited, cashless concession stand options through 10 p.m. in accordance with the state’s dining curfew. The strategy worked. About 1.5 percent of the fans tested positive before the game and were denied entry. In the weeks that followed, no outbreaks were tied to the games. New York is now working to expand the Bills strategy to reopen other large venues that have been shuttered since last March. A first test came earlier this week when Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center became the first indoor arenas in New York to host NBA games, with maximum capacity set at 10 percent of available seats for fans with recent negative Covid tests. If all goes well, New York is hoping to extend the protocol to allow the resumption of weddings, concerts and eventually, Broadway shows, amusement parks and summer camps."

I do wonder if Watt’s friendship with Vrabel and the lure of Nashville as a place to live (as opposed to )Buffalo or Green Bay steer him to the Titans in the end.

I get it. Me? During the offseason, I’ll take any Bills content that I can get, even if it comes with an annoying interviewer. I ESPECIALLY want to listen if I can glean some hints about roster construction in the offseason. To each their own.

https://player.fm/series/the-cris-collinsworth-podcast-featuring-richard-sherman/brandon-beane-joins-to-talk-about-drafting-josh-allen-trading-for-stefon-diggs-being-pffs-gm-of-the-year-salary-cap-implications-and-much-more I know, I know: Chris Collinsworth is the worst. That said, his interview of Brandon Beane is worth the listen. Richard Sherman is also a sit-in guest on the whole show, and hearing his praise of Josh Allen, Tre, Diggs, and the Bills’ culture is cool. Beane also has some high praise for Dane Jackson. Says they really have high hopes for him. Oh, and it sure sounds to me like Milano is a goner. Lots of good offseason tidbits. Give it a listen!

For one thing, I don't blame men who put their physical health on the line for wanting to get the most money they possibly can for them and their families. Playing football is a JOB, after all. I'm guessing you wouldn't knowingly take much less than you're worth in YOUR occupation just to "support a good culture". Another thing: Players "back in the day" literally did not even have the option to go anywhere else. Free agency didn't exist. It was either take what you're offered and play for your team, or don't play at all. If a free agent is weighing a few options and the money difference between Team A and Team B is negligible, then sure, leave a little money on the table to stick with or move to the team with the best chance of winning and the good culture. If it's a BIG difference, though, and this is maybe your one and only shot to secure a life changing contract that can set your family and your children and their children up for life? I can't blame these men one bit for thinking family first.

Good thread idea. Having been furloughed for about a year now, I've been doing an absurd amount of reading. As such: Logic's Current Top Five Favorite Books of All Time (which might change by next week): 1. Be Here Now by Ram Dass 2. Grist for the Mill by Ram Dass 3. The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are by Alan Watts 4. Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac 5. The Cosmic Trigger by Robert Anton Wilson I know, I know. You're absolutely shocked that a guy with a Grateful Dead avatar is into Ram Dass and Kerouac and Watts.

Between 2009 and 2016, 22 quarterbacks were drafted in the first round. ZERO of them remain with the team that drafted them. Zero. The draft is a crapshoot. Glad we seem to have gotten it right with Allen.

I just don’t see why people still want to draft running backs in round 1in the year 2021. Unless they are rare dual threat talents like Saquon Barkley or Christian McCaffrey — and your team is otherwise so good/stacked that you can afford the luxury — I don’t see the logic or value.