harmonkillebrew

I think we got better on Offense, not as much as I had hoped (no consistent RB or #2WR option, or even RT competition). But we look worse on Defense. I'm hoping McD can address with more direct coaching, but talent-wise LB and DT (and how they fit together) are a concern. I am cautiously optimistic Elam will take the next step, but if he doesn't our CB room also looks weak. Also, if Von does not return to form, our pass rush will suffer again. A lot will be on Josh again to get us to the promise land

Good analysis, but I can't say any of this gives me confidence in our D this year. We missed Edmunds the few times he was out and we just don't have an adequate replacement, let alone an upgrade. It's looking like our D will take a step backwards this year. The front office screwed up.

any remaining UFA MLB? Zach Cunningham.....?

This is my concern. There were times that I felt our base nickel was exploited by run-first teams. That will be NE and NYJ, but even Cincy showed they could dominate us in the trenches. Now we're subbing out Edmunds for .... Dorian? Klein? Spector?? We are going to get gashed week in and week out. UNLESS, we alter schemes slightly and play more 3 LBs and/or more blocker-eating DT/DE play (which means less Oliver and more 1-tech DTs and 5-tech DEs, which we don't really have the personnel for). The strategy isn't clear to me.

Anyone have any idea WTF we're doing?? Options: - Edmunds was such a bad fit that we decided we didn't need to replace him? - We're going to play more base 3 LB, with no real "MLB" - we're moving to a 3-4 and Daquan Jones will play NT - We will sign a FA MLB (who's left... Myles Jack?) - Klein will be a stop-gap at MLB until Dorian Williams can learn the defense and gain 15 lbs - others? I'm having a hard time understanding our small LB drafting strategy.

Killer Ds!

On scenario 1, it's clear they see Kincaid as a different position from Knox - a move TE v. an inline TE. They will complement each other. So not a hurt feelings issue or redundancy like drafting a RT might be. The gaping hole at ILB is too much to ignore if Sanders or Simpson drop. I can't believe Jack Campbell went top 20

we need the best ILB available, including trading UP to get him, if needed

Drew Sanders Steve Avila (trade down scenario)

No question. trade Oliver for him and sign him to an extension to minimize cap hit this year. use the savings from Oliver's per year to sign a DT and/or draft one.

Hi size is nowhere near. Puz was barely 6'2" 235. Campbell is huge - 6'5" 250. His numbers were a pleasant surprise for his size. He had the highest athleticism ranking at the combine for LBs. Still, he'll be there in the 2nd.

Bills are looking to trade up. At least that is the word on the streets. It won't be for Drew Sanders, but more likely someone they love at OT or DE - premium positions - that is falling. If we stay put it could be Sanders, but more likely we wait until the 2nd

This is always one of my favorite topics. I think more than half the time the board consensus would have been better than the GM and personnel experts, despite half the available information. I always think that level of hubris needs to be factored in to BPA and other discussions. Recent examples: - Creed Humphrey over Boogie Basham - Breece Hall over Kaiir Elam There are so many examples from earlier that left everyone scratching their head

I like Spencer Brown

Klein will be available if we miss out on the guy we want in the draft At this point, I'm expecting we trade up to get Drew Sanders

Harty and McGovern were both over $2m per. I would have thought they'd cancel out Edmunds to a degree, therefore not resulting in a 3rd rd comp

If Beane is serious about winning the SB and actually has a head on his shoulders, he will figure out how to get DHop on a team-friendly deal. A reliable #2 to consistently move the sticks is what Allen needs. DHop is probably like Von -- willing to get creative with a deal that pushes money down the road to when he retires with his rings. This needs to happen.

J-Phillips should be back, I'd think. He didn't have the best year but gutted it out through a few injuries. I'd like to see him and Shaq back.

Unless we get Bobby Wagner or some other short-term vet, I think Beane has to go LB with the 1st, maybe wait till the 2nd. It's the QB of the D. He then better get some competition at RG and RT, but that can wait until Rd 2-5. I'd also still like to see them add someone to push Gabe Davis on the outside. So if we can fill MLB before the draft, the focus could switch to WR

Isn't Bates penciled in as starting RG? I don't think they'll be moving on from Spencer Brown so soon either. McGovern and Dawkins on the left. Morse at C. Solid backup in Boetger. I think the O-line needs additions, but not as desperately as MLB. I'd say 1st- LB, 2nd-4th - O-line, TE, DT I wouldn't be upset with a stud WR in the 1st, but I don't think it is a greater need at this point than MLB

Harris helps change our offensive identity. We'll have a smash mouth side to us now. We just need a road grader G on the right side to pair with Spencer Brown

Didn't lose a comp pick for Harris. That canceled out Singletary. Edmunds was already canceled out by the McGovern signing.

top GM? magician? sorcerer? idk.... sounds like OBD planted some trolls here.... he did what most analysts said he should do. Letting Edmunds go at that price was prudent, and not letting Poyer also walk was smart. Harty's contract is a little too rich. Where he really needs to hit is the draft, which has been his weakness. We'll see how that pans out. Also curious to see how he fills RB and ILB needs.

I liked Edmunds, but prefer we use that $$ elsewhere, preferably on Offense and get a LB replacement in the draft. Maybe a temp vet fill-in, like David.

I don't think Shakir demonstrated the nuance for the slot yet. You've got to read defenses, feel the zones, make sharp cuts, and make sure you're in the QB's line of sight/throwing window the entire time. It's not easy and he didn't really show improvement as the year progressed. There is a reason they dusted off Beasley. We need a better solution Agree. There are some nice options in the draft like Flowers and Josh Downs that will probably be there in the 2nd