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I think once the main five OL really sync in and lock it down we'll see some improvement. It's good to have continuity but last season only Dawkins started all 19 games (regular season + three postseason games). Feliciano was sidelined until mid-season, Ford went out early, it took Boettger a while to get up to speed, and Winters is...a guy, and then Morse missed a game or two, etc. I'm not sure who the starting five will be (my guess is Dawkins, Ford, Morse, Feliciano, Williams) but if they get time to gel together we should see some improvement. On a side note, I wonder if anyone working for the Bills (or any team, really) ever sees one of these guys like Cover1 and thinks, "Huh, can't believe we didn't factor that in." I mean, I'm certain most teams are already crunching every number that can be crunched. But these freelance analysts sometimes come up with some wild stats and I've just kinda always wondered if there are any coaches or execs out there that pay attention to some of the stuff these guys crank out.

Checked out his highlights and can see why they like him. Great balance and vision, hard to bring down and seems to always find some positive yards. He lines up out wide sometimes so he's a part of the passing game. Big dude too. I wouldn't hate the pick at 30 or maybe a few spots down into the 2nd if they think he'll be there. Get your guy and a few extra picks, that's never a bad thing.

Yep. I end up saying or agreeing with whoever said this a lot. Roman can scheme up a heck of a run game but his passing game is lacking, and it always has. That's what got him booted out of San Francisco and Buffalo. Wherever he goes, that team becomes #1 in rush attempts and dead last in pass attempts. And I've seen more than a few players say that it's not too difficult to defend his passing schemes. Roman always seems to catch fire early on with whatever team he ends up on, but within a season or two, teams really start to figure out what he's doing and eventually his stuff stops working. I wonder if we'll see that this season in Baltimore.

Good call, dude! It's a solid play for him but the main thing I noticed was how Brady was able to pull the ball down in mid-windup and not fumble as he's getting sacked. Even if he had fumbled in that manner they would've said, "No, no fumble! Tommy tuck rule!!"

I think it's just Dan Snyder being a little baby back biatch.

DL, whether it's inside or outside they gotta get younger there. I know this group of DE and edge guys doesn't have any standouts, most guys are gonna need some time. I'm not sure on DT. Maybe they like the Barmore kid from Bama? Admittedly I haven't read up too much on the prospects this season.

I think they saw his pro day numbers and said, "Dang it, he just moved himself beyond our range. Get on the horn with Mckenzie's people."

The one reason I think this Bills team can have sustained success is the culture. This is a real team. These guys care about one another and they're really all unified in their goal of winning it all. I don't think you can say the same about the other teams. Up in New England they just want machines, not people. Flores is trying to get a culture installed in Miami but he's not helping his players trust him by his back and forth BS last season with Fitz and Tua. And the Jets...as long as Woody Johnson owns that team they're gonna be dumpster turds.

There's a difference in perception of Darnold between the analysts/media and coaches/execs/scouts in the league. This guy here asked around and this was one of the responses: He goes on to highlight how a former GM would have Darnold as QB4 in this draft class. He also points out how guys like Fitz and Tyrod were signed and a trade for Wentz happened while there's been zero on any sort of news of Darnold being moved. I didn't really see it when he was coming out of USC. He's accurate, but I think his arm, his reading of the defense and his pocket awareness are all average or below. I also don't think he has that hyped up sense of competitiveness you see in a lot of guys. It doesn't look like teammates gravitate towards him or rally around him. He's just kinda there. I'm sure he's a good kid and a nice guy I just think he ended up getting a bit overrated.

I'd be alright with that, but I think they would have a couple other positions ranked over TE, especially in the early rounds. They really need to get younger on the DL. Got some starters over or near 30 and a lot of guys with deals that end in the next year or two. I've heard the DE/Edge group is really hit and miss this year. Seems kinda the same way with DT. I also think they're still in play for their big nickel guy, that could be in play early. CB as well. If they can't find DL then maybe they go CB early and hope that reinforcing the secondary will allow them to cover just a tick longer so someone up front can get home. The WR group is too deep for them to ignore. Sanders and Beasley are both over 30 with deals ending after 2021 and 2022. I think they'll restructure/extend Diggs and they have Davis and Hodgins to bring along but they still probably want a speedy flyer with return experience. I like Friermuth but I just don't know if they'll go for a TE that high.

They go over stuff like this at the Rookie Symposium every year. They have former players that mishandled their money and lost everything and come in and tell cautionary tales. They do a lot of seminars there to help guys adjust to life as an NFL player. From what I understand, however, is that more than half the prospects sleep through it or wear headphones and tune out.

Had to have been decent money or a last resort because I wouldn't wanna be anywhere near the Texans right now. Clown show.

I like the one from The Departed, "World needs plenty of bartenders!"

McKenzie got hurt late in the Miami game in Week 17. I don't think it was reported on very much because the team figured he'd work through it and not really miss much time, but his snaps were way down against Indy and Baltimore. They went back up a bit against KC. Seems like the entire WR group was playing hurt in the AFCCG.

Huh, how's about that...way out of left field. I guess maybe they weren't thrilled with what they've seen outta Fromm? They speak highly of Davis Webb's football IQ but don't seem to wanna see him on the field. And I figured Troobabinski would've went somewhere he thought he'd have a shot at QB1.

Punch them in the groin.

Saw someone say yesterday that the WR market has been super slow because it's all a bunch of WR2's & 3's wanting WR1 money. Makes sense.

Ditka...sausage....

Yikes on bikes, I got this guy mixed up with Matt Darr, who punted here for a hot minute in like 2018, I think. He was the drizzlin' poops! I was wigged out for a minute. Bojo had a good season but maybe he's missing something they're looking for, ya knows? That said, consistency (aside from last season) seemed to be Bojo's biggest issue. One kick would be a moon rocket and the next he'd shank 19 yards into the bench and bean the waterboy or something. Either way I don't think the drop off will be significant. This Haackaloogie kid could be better, who knows? Not like they're gonna punt it this season anyway, eyy!

The things they've done and the continuity they've had has led them to where they're currently at. They come up one game short and they should rearrange everything that's brought them success? Just because? Nah.

I thought Bojo was pretty good last year. And he's won the punting job three straight seasons now, so he can't be *that* bad. That said, if this guy is good to go and can boot it like he did before the injury then he can come play here too. I offer him a 3 year deal for 14 skittles and a sock fulla nickels.

I don't think they're gonna go out and spend money on a free agent running back. Did they struggle to effectively run the ball? Yeah, but the issues go beyond just "they need a new back!" The OL couldn't get out of their own way on running plays. Plus, this offense is throwing the ball 65% of the time on average. They're gonna get by with Singletary and Moss. Maybe they draft a kid in the 4th or 5th to compete for the 3rd RB spot with Antonio Williams and maybe Christian Wade? I don't think they'll bring back Yeldon. In the very limited snaps Yeldon got I felt like he really wasn't that bad. I guess maybe he just can't make plays consistently? Either way, I'm sure he's out the door. As for TE, yeah they could probably upgrade over Kroft. If Lee Smith retires I think they probably try to see if Tommy Sweeney or Nate Becker or even Reggie Gilliam can take his spot as the blocking TE. I still have faith in Knox, all the talent is right there, just gotta put it all together. That said, I wouldn't be mad if they added Henry or Jonnu Smith. But they're not gonna get into a bidding war for any of these guys so they'll have to get creative with the contract numbers while really selling the fact that they do indeed have a very real window of opportunity to win the Super Bowl within the next three seasons.

JuJu is a weenie. I like that the kid has fun but he seems like he's a little too wrapped up in his "brand" or whatever. And I don't think he's a legit #1 receiver. I know he caught 97 passes last season but his YPC was way down. That may have been because their offense switched over to a west coast inspired passing attack. He'll go somewhere. I don't know if we'll see too many guys getting "overpaid" this season due to the cap. I just think teams might be a little tighter with their money and less likely to get into bidding wars this year because they just don't have the $ to throw around. That said, I bet the big stupid Jets swoop in and give him a moronic deal. And then he'll arrive with all the fancy fun fanfare and then proceed to catch two passes for five yards and a fumblerooski. The Jets must suffer!!

Bada bing bada boom, Beane the magic man strikes again. Love it. Seeing the media so ready to list this guy as someone they wouldn't re-sign kinda baffled me. They've been unsettled at right tackle for a long time now. Williams comes in on the one year deal, rejuvenates his career by playing where he's best suited and just has an all around solid season. No way they weren't gonna do as much as they could to bring him back. How about that? Williams and Milano were the two names I constantly saw on the "ain't no way they re-sign in Buffalo" list. And before free agency even kicks off, Beane has his top two in-house FA's retained. Awesome.

I haven't looked at too many of the prospects yet but I did see some film on that Jenkins kid and he could be a good one.