harmonkillebrew

More possessions/game = more points/game. Score quickly, play aggressive D = more offensive possessions it's a method lots of basketball teams employ. Should translate, in theory, to NFL and especially a great Offense like the Bills. Big challenge is playing fast, being aggressive, but limiting turnovers

Everybody eats. Still, the ranking has its point - who are the go to guys at crunch time? Maybe DJ, but he'll have to prove it to the doubters

We had some damn fun games with Orton. That connection with a rookie Sammy Watkins was special. but man was he average It is, but I think the point is he was too good to qualify. I beg to differ. Fitz was beautifully adequate If Fitz isn't on the list, Tyrod shouldn't be either Tyrod broke the drought! While Fitz has become more iconic post-Buffalo.

really bad poll options. Put in EJ, Capt Checkdown, Lossman, Rob Johnson, among others and let's get cooking

I think Flutie-Rob Johnson was the most polarizing. There were also other very polarizing players and coaches at the time - Rex Ryan, Diggs, Donahue, McGahee - but history proved which side was right (i.e., Rex) I think there are still some people that think Johnson was the better player than Flutie and deserved the playoff start. Total idiocy. If the Bills end up stagnating, I think McD could end up being more polarizing. If Josh and Brady win a SB together, however, then McD will fade into history.

90s Bills Allen-era Bills Fitz-era Bills Flutie-era Bills

It was a bad fumble, but no one talks about the guy who made the play - Nik Bonito. An elite talent that has more athleticism than Josh. Basically chases down Josh from behind, grabs his arm and strips it. Against most DEs, Josh gets away with that. That's where he and Brady need to play to the talent of elite Ds. Don't take big risks running around in the back when you have Will Anderson or Nik Bonito chasing you down. You will not escape them

I was ok after the 1st and with first pick in the 2nd. Loved the trade downs to net more quality picks. Didn't love the Igb pick, but we needed depth and he looks like a pro player. We then got real good value addressing need at ILB and WR in the 4th. OT was a need too. And then getting Kilgore in the 5th sealed it for me. Good draft

although we haven't a good UDFA in a while have we.... the legend of Jason Peters still looms large

Buscaglia had a good article on this. The base is really a 3-4 nickel (2 DL and 2OLB), which looks alot like our prior 4-3 nickel, with guys having slightly different roles: DL - Oliver and Walker OLB - Chubb and Rousseau ILB - Bernard and Williams/Orr CB - Benford and Hairston NCB - Alford S - Bishop and CJGJ There isn't a huge need for a traditional NT in base, but prediction is we add a vet for those packages.

Would be nice to know what caused that down year, if anything. It's certainly not going to get any easier in the NFL. A guy that maybe already plateaued is a concern. Does he lack drive, discipline? Thought he could rest on his laurels?

I mean that's fun and all. Who doesn't like a chess piece? But can he get to the QB?? Not a ton of sack production in college. He reminds me of another Clemson DE/OLB - Shaq Lawson. Same build and similar power game combo. But not the twitch or bend needed for NFL production. He should be solid, but not sure he's a difference maker. I guess that's what you get when you wait till the 2nd to draft. I would have preferred Cashius Howell for the higher ceiling

Our starting CBs are injured often, so the pick makes sense from a depth standpoint, but I'm surprised they used a 2nd with needs still at ILB, DT and WR. Would have preferred a mid-round CB that they could develop. But I guess that's the difference without McD, who was good at grooming DBs

The problem is Beane is the guy making the call. If they can admit their error with Keon and have plans to unload him, than yeah, get Boston as a long-term X. It makes alot of sense to me

I dont' think Boston is a need/fit, unless they trade Keon. But the value might be too good to pass up