Doc Brown

Peyton stayed his senior year because the Jets had the #1 pick in '97. Eli after '03 was projected to go behind Palmer and Leftwich so he stayed another year. Both did a good job of sugar coating their decision though. Get a degree. Blah, blah, blah. I agree that it's not likely Arch declares for the draft next year but if the Saints have the #1 pick it might be too hard to pass up. The Giants and Colts could be in play too. You never know what team's picking first in 2027. He's actually the betting favorite at +200 to go #1 next year. It'll be an interesting story to follow. That's for sure.

The only leverage he has is trying to garner public sympathy and/or threaten to weaken the "culture" that Beane/McDermott have built. He won't sit out because that means giving up more money than he's made the first three years combined. It also makes another team way less likely next off-season to hand out any double digit yearly figure contract you're trying to get right now. Plus, Beane can always use the threat of a franchise tag even if he does have another year similar to last year. The NFLPA loves to say every time it's time to re-up the contract that they want to get rid of the franchise tag but never do.

You know his floor and ceiling at least. Same goes for Dane Jackson. We prefer an upgrade but can get by as long as you are the weakest link of this defense. Problems start when you have too many of these type of players. Fans that personally bash a player like Hamlin though are just using him as a conduit to express their frustration over McDermott's conservative reputation and his defense annually under performing in the playoff losses the last five years imo.

“I necessarily don’t want to talk about it right now, because it’s like, it’s something I want to hold in to myself . . . just let the business take care of the business,” Cook said, He is aware that people can see stuff he posts online. I assume.

No. I remember it being reported that Poyer being recommended by Babbich Sr. after coaching him in Cleveland. McDermott and Frazier thought he'd fit in. Hyde played well the previous year in Green Bay and we had to overpay to get him. Luckily, McDermott and staff turned him from a jack of all trades master of none into a pro bowl safety. Beane didn't have much to do (if anything) with those signings. They thought Mike Edwards might be a diamond in the rough last year. He wasn't. This year they're hoping the same from Forrest.

Probably. The NFL is a machine when it comes to marketing where they get everyone hyped about a schedule where we already know our opponents.

Agreed but at this point to quote a former Bills GM "don't tell me about the labor pains, show me the baby." Beane lecturing us on WGR that we aren't appreciative enough for what they've done falls on deaf ears at this point. I really have no interest in listening to him anymore as he keeps reminding me more and more of a politician. Especially on national shows like this where he's not required to be on. He's still a very good GM but sooner or later people are going to run out of patience until we break through. I think we drafted/signed close to the same future all pros right before he got here in 2017 (don't know whether to give McDermott or Whaley the credit) than we did the last seven off-season. Could be wrong though.

Josh Allen's last playoff win.

The view is pry first. For me second is are their cup holders?

True. He is a five star recruit for a reason but he still has to show it on the field this year. It might come down to who picks first in the draft. The Saints I'm guessing would be attractive situations for another Manning for obvious reasons. If not, Nussmeier would be a nice consolation prize. If Shough has a promising rookie year then the Saints don't even have to worry about QB. Point is, there's no reason to sign a veteran QB to go 7-10 or something like that.

Saints would pry rather tank for Arch Manning and see if Rattler or Shough can be their guy. Steelers may have a handshake agreement with Rodgers. If Rodgers doesn't go there they'd pry rather have Rudolph than Winston. Winston throws way too many picks for Tomlin's liking imo. I'd love to see another 30 TD, 30 INT season from him though.

I read it as middle of the season. My mistake. Taylor's a much more complete back that's only 8 months older that we'd only have to commit to for the last year of his contract. Regardless, at least we can agree that it's not good business to extend Cook now unless he significantly lower's his asking price.

I'd rather use the money to extend Edwards and/or McGovern right now. See if Cook can replicate last year and then either let him walk for a comp pick or put the non exclusive franchise tag on him guaranteeing he'll be here until his age 27 season is up. He'd still cost less than $13.2m I believe on a RB franchise tag. By not extending him now they also could trade for a truly elite RB like Jonathan Taylor next year if the Colts are in rebuild mode as he enters the last year of his contract. Replicate what the Eagles and Ravens were able to do with Barkley/Henry. There's other unexpected opportunities that could open as well. The point being there shouldn't be a rush to re-sign him this year as it could prohibit a lot of possibilities next off-season.

The way the Saints are run it's more likely they trade for Cousins, rip up his contract, and give him $100m guaranteed by restructuring 20 contracts. Then every salary cap isn't real idiot can do a victory lap.

I meant nobody reputable in their mock draft had Hancock above Barron. I'd question their overall knowledge of how scouts as a whole feel about a certain player. I know some didn't like Barron because of his arm length. Trapasso had Baltimore taking him at #27 in his final one. Sorry for the confusion.

If that's true than Chris Trapasso should find a new day job. Lol. Nobody reputable had Hancock above Barron.

I think most fans have learned that guaranteed money is the thing that matters most in a contract after the Watson fiasco. How do we know Cook doesn't want a 4 year $69.2m extension so his average is $15m over the next five years? I kid but the point is do you think he's worth $13.2m a year over the next five? I don't. Replenish through the draft next year and spend that money at more premium positions.

If Hairston becomes the next Elam and Strong becomes the next Benford then Beane needs to sit the first round out from now on. Let him cook on day 2 and 3.

Draft picks are always so hyped by fans that it's difficult to predict. Jackson Hawes I guess if Knox or Kincaid are hurt for a period of time. Can't we just ask who will be the most disappointing?

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It has nothing to do with height.

The Bills. Why do you think out of all the positions (besides K, P, and special team aces) that running backs are paid the least?

Guess the team during the drought years that spent the most first round picks on running backs......

It was reported the International game opponents would be announced on NFL Network on Tuesday (5/13).

Reading the tea leaves his agent and Cook pry had a different price in mind after they started negotiating in early February when Cook started with his instagram stuff. I'm guessing Beane offered a team friendly but fair deal like Rousseau, Bernard, Shakir, and Benford signed. Take it or leave it. That seems to be Beane's MO when it comes to extensions. Yeah. Davis is definitely not at Cook's level and pry never will be. He'll be a lot easier to let walk after his rookie deal.