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This is absolutely correct. Josh could very well quickly develop a rapport with Coleman, Samuel and Hollins/Claypool. Figure Kincaid will assume the #1 receiver role. But there's still alot of unknowns. Shakir's role will be imperative to our success this season. We clearly proved we can win without 14.

So true...I keep being told by the McDermott supporters to be patient and wait for Sean to have his Andy Ried moment. And maybe someday he does? I keep being reminded that before McDermott we were 17 years of awful. There's absolutely no denying Sean's top tier character and ability to bond with his players. But his players aren't stupid and they can see the game day flaws with their own eyes. As we can as fans. This franchise will be forever grateful to Sean & Brandon for having the courage to take a chance on a prospect from Wyoming. But once it was confirmed he was a superstar (2020), they turned their attention toward Defense. That imho will historically be one of their biggest flaws. Even this crazy wr heavy draft, we pick one guy? It just made no sense after losing your top 2 wrs. At this point, "Josh's growth" will factor more into a possible championship than Sean's will. Josh will have to rise above and be Superman every week. While we pray our defense can a) stay healthy and b) make one critical stop in the playoffs.

Compared to Tua, Josh is Brady. But until he wins a Lombardi, Josh will always be the 2nd best qb in this era. Now fantasy football points is a whole different argument.

Chan would clearly had the most success with Josh. He would've identified quickly the importance of surrounding Josh with a good OL & weapons early. The defensive guys probably would've stressed defense just like Derm has.

Davis's role on this team inside the 5 yard line will be critical in taking pressure and impact off of Josh. Clearly Ray has the "power back" ability to quickly make fans forget we ever had Murray or Harris. As far as Coleman, Bishop and Carter go, I think they'll all contribute early. Coleman/Bishop will start quickly and players like Carter/Solomon will have heavy rotational reps.

I don't care which RB gets the most carries as long as he catches the damn ball. Cook dropped 4 td passes last year...unacceptable. I too would be ok with Cook & Davis splitting carries 50/50. If James actually didn't have stone hands, I'd keep him as the feature back.

Beggers can't be choosers...it's a dry wasteland of remaining pass rushers...

So Gunner you're just rolling with Von, AJ & Groot?

Spend whatever cap you have left on Ngakoue. Hes probably the best option of a sparse remaining group of ufa's. Last year "rental Floyd" outplayed our 3 amigos. I'd let Yannick rotate with Von, AJ & Groot. I still think our overall pass rush will struggle this year but at least Ngakoue has had a couple 10 sack seasons. Maybe one of those sacks could knock Mahomes out week 11?

I know how to stop Kelce. Put Mahomes on his ass.

I'm sure Jim agrees....

....but not near as funny...

What's done is done. No one is whinning or being incessant about Beane's decision not to double dip. I personally think it might come back to bite him if certain current wrs don't pan out. And a wr rich draft like we just saw doesn't come around every year. Maybe Samuel, MVS and Coleman shine? Rookie wr contracts have great value. So BB is rolling the dice here.

Just the way Andy likes em.

Neither Hamlin or Lewis deserve to remain on this roster. We have to raise the bar a little on depth players.

When the dust settles and Josh's career is over, we will truly realize what a special human being that came to Buffalo.

At this point I'm paying Josh and an elite young pass rusher and that's it. I'm not investing alot of money in wrs or rbs anymore. We'll get a real good idea this season if (4) WR3 type guys can spread the wealth and produce, without drama or busting the cap.

I agree, pass rusher is clearly our weakest position. Von, AJE & Groot will be lucky to touch 7-8 sacks. Floyd is gone and who knows what we have in Solomon? We just don't have a dynamic qb stopper on the roster and besides wr, de will be prioritized next draft. The only remaining fa I'd even consider on a cheaper deal would be Ngakoue. He might still have a 10 sack season in him.

Yup, McDermott rotates more than a hockey line. Von +100 getting released next June.

Q....we hardly knew ya...but frankly I didn't have you making the team anyway.

I agree....based on his contract, speed, size and vet experience he will immediately assume the WR4 spot. His drops are still a concern but if he can stretch the field and keep the safeties honest, then Josh should succeed. But I still wish we double dipped (Franklin) in a rare loaded wr draft.

Bills fans always invade LA. That Chargers game last year was nuts. Just take care of business with KC & SF.

I agree.....with the youth movement and roster transition, I'd be thrilled with a 10 win season and playoff berth. Advantages include plenty of rest for Jacksonville. No international games and especially that week 12 bye to manage late season dings. You absolutely must beat Arizona right out of the gate and hope for a cooler than normal evening in South Beach. Our final 3 games are winnable if we are a bubble playoff team late.

Yup, weeks 2-6 will determine our ability to go after a 1 seed. The week 12 bye does help but as usual injuries (or lack thereof) will determine our record.

Jets have 9 primetime games. I'd laugh if Aaron goes down early again.