Logic

Any discussion of rating Brandon Beane's job thus far as GM had BETTER darn well include the fact that he got a 5th round pick in exchange for a 1-year rental of a backup QB. And anyone who says 5th round picks don't matter should go watch some Matt Milano highlights.

But, but.....I thought the Bills couldn't recruit free agents?

I have said before and was actually planning to make a thread about it as draft time approached: I think there's a very good chance Christian Wilkins is the target. Everything about his work ethic, character, style of play, and pedigree screams "process" to me. Whether or not they feel 9 is too high for him, I don't know, but I think there's a real good chance he's the guy.

What I really want to know, Shaw, is how your time in Thailand is going! I really, really want to go. It seems right up my alley. Buddhist temples, cheap, delicious food, auto-rickshaws, beautiful beaches. I know it's not all sunshine and roses. I've been to India and really loved it, in spite of the almost unfathomable poverty and the crowding. What parts of the country are you visiting? Business or pleasure (or both)? What's been your favorite part? Least favorite part? Forgive my prying, I'm just so intrigued by Thailand.

Absolutely. A great point!

Great! You have a crystal ball! Can you tell me the lottery numbers?

My ignore list just received a shiny new addition!

Did Fred average 4.6 yards per carry last year and I missed it? Glad you've returned to the forum just in time to click on each free agent signing, one by one, and announce your displeasure with it. Fun times!

The two clearest, most glaring needs on the roster right now are at TE and 3T. Adding a young, stud tight end to grow with Josh Allen and a penetrating 3-technique to keep McDermott's defense humming are the two most IMMEDIATE priorities. Given that Hughes and Lawson are up at the end of this year and the Bills defense was poor at sacking the opposing quarterback in 2018, Edge Rusher is a need as well. It seems like the Bills want to fill this hole in free agency, as well, with the Ansah visit on the way. Tackle is a need, too, but the contract they gave Nsekhe suggest that they think he can start for a year or two if needed. If they completely don't address DT and TE any further in free agency, I expect those are your likely 1st and 2nd round picks in some order. At DT, I like Ed Oliver and Christian WIlkins. At TE, I obviously love Hockinson, but Irv Smith is a guy I think the Bills may take a long look at. He has familiarity with Daboll, speed to burn, and there's a decent chance he's there in the early 2nd round.

I think Roberts' addition makes the drafting of an early round WR pretty unlikely. Foster Brown Beasley Jones McKenzie Williams Roberts That's already 1 more WR than the Bills can keep. Roberts is probably just about assured a roster spot due to his KR abilities. Bills rarely carry more than 6 WRs on a roster. So that leaves 5 spots. Just not sure where a draftee fits in UNLESS they plan on trading/releasing Zay Jones.

Yeah, the AFC QB picture looks pretty stacked for the next two decades: Patrick Mahomes Baker Mayfield Andrew Luck Deshaun Watson Sam Darnold Josh Allen Lamar Jackson (who I think will end up flaming out, but we'll see). Kyler Murray?

I expect the Bills to draft 1 or 2 lineman in April. Hopefully a tackle fairly high. At any rate, though, I think people are sleeping on Spencer Long a little bit. He had a down year and struggled with injuries last year at center, yes. Prior to that, he was a good starting level guard for Washington. I also think the staff liked what they saw from Teller and believe that he has a decent shot to start again this year. Feliciano I don't know much about, but Raiders fans seem to think he's earned the chance to start somewhere. Then we have Ike Boettger, who the Bills clearly like a lot, as well. I guess what I'm saying is that I think the Bills have the center and both guard positions locked up. The big room for improvement at this point exists at tackle. By all accounts, Nsekhe's best position seems to be LT, and the Bills said they'd be open to moving Dawkins elsewhere on the line if it made the team better. So the possibility even exists that Nsekhe starts at LT and Dawkins kicks inside, which would even FURTHER solidify the interior. Bills will hopefully spend an early pick on a tackle.

Personally, I think the reason they had him operate only on a vertical plane is that he lacks change of direction skills. We shall see.

Compton it shall be.

While we're at it, the idea you draft a WR at 9 who only ran 9-routes and curls just because he has nice abs and runs fast is pretty darn funny to me.

They spent mega bucks on a LT and have given him Antonio Brown, Tyrell Williams, and Jordy Nelson as his top three receivers. No excuses not to score some points.

It is said that Christian Wilkins, despite having elite athleticism, "plays every snap like he's an undrafted free agent trying to make the team", and that he is a culture-changing leader and alpha in the locker room. Also a prototypical 3T. Don't be shocked if he's the Bills' pick come April, whether after a trade-down or not.

Gruden about to have NO EXCUSES if offense doesn't perform.

Yeah. How dare people be excited about an upgrade to the Bills' putrid offensive line on a Bills message board!

I have to think the Bills are MOSTLY done spending. They'll likely add a couple more cheap, complimentary depth pieces, but that's about it. The ONLY thing I can see throwing a wrench in the works is if they decide to spend big on a pass rusher, either Ziggy Ansah or via a trade.

Amen! You saved me a bunch of typing.

Media is badmouthing the Bills? "They're a bunch of idiots and hacks! They don't know what they're talking about!" Media is complimenting the Bills? "They're right, ya know! I've always liked that guy!"

I echo the sentiment that Williams' injury may have been more serious than many are giving credit for. I expect him to either re-sign with the Panthers on a 1-year prove-it deal or to sign with the Giants on a 1-year prove-it deal. Either way, I expect that the Bills will not be the team to sign him.

I also attended that game. I expect it will stand forever as the worst sporting event I ever attend. Just putrid.

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Foster has everything needed to be a top end #1 receiver in this league. He's big, he's fast, he's dedicated, and he has good chemistry with Josh Allen.