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1 hour ago, Shaw66 said:
You know, Fido, this stuff some of you guys understand and write is just good. Like this. I've thought about but never really focused on how the CBA affects team building, and this distinction you raise is a good way to look at it: The draft is supposed to be about building for the future, but the CBA and cap make it about cost control, too. Beane's job is balancing talent, cost, the current roster, and the future roster all the time, but the draft is now a critical piece on the cost control side.
I've quoted Whaley before. He said once that the cap allows you to have six high-paid players, and in his view it was three on offense (QB, LT, and someone else) and three on defense (edge, corner, and someone else). Beane's sort of done that Allen, Dawkins, and Diggs, Miller, White, and maybe Poyer/Hyde, with Edmunds and Oliver waiting in the wings.
What you say about getting a good rookie wideout is true - talent to pair with Diggs, stability over the next four or five years, plus cost control at the position. When it's time to make a decision about that guy's second contract, it will be an appropriate time to decide whether to move on from Diggs. However, it's equally true about a first-round corner. A stud corner to pair with White gives the defense stability over the next several years, and when his rookie deal is up, it will be time to decide what to do with White. (I've wondered whether White move to safety at some point.)
So, I'm not sure that any of that tips the scales either way, although the chances of getting a WR who plays immediately are better than getting a rookie corner you can count on. Beane's job is to make the best decision he can, based on need and talent he sees that may be available, and once that decision is made, he has to move on to the next decision. For example, he certainly had thoughts and plans about where he was going this spring, but those thoughts and plans took a turn when it became apparent that he could add Miller. In particular, Miller's availability may have changed his plans about a veteran corner. The Chiefs had plans, too, and those plans changed when they came to realize that spending on Hill didn't make sense.
On top of all of that, Beane needs to leave himself enough wiggle room so that he can make in-season moves. He never wants to be in the position in October when McDermott comes to him and a says. "I need a _____," and Beane has to say, "sorry, I've spent every nickel and I can't help you anymore. You'll have to go the rest of the way with what you have."
Point is, it's a complex and fascinating dynamic problem. This forum, including me, is lucky to have some guys here (including you) who are good at thinking along with Beane as the problem plays out.
LOL shaw Fido? I then expected a hit piece but it was quite the opposite Great conversation between you 2 and thread overall :-)-m
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Well they're still racing out at the Trestles
But that blood it never burned in her veins
Now I hear she's got a house up in Fairview
And a style she's trying to maintain
Well, if she wants to see me
You can tell her that I'm easily found
Tell her there's a spot out 'neath Abram's Bridge
And tell her
There's a darkness on the edge of town
There's a darkness on the edge of town -
Let me tell ya 'bout the birds and the bees
And the flowers and the trees
And the moon up above
And a thing called love -
14 minutes ago, Warcodered said:
oh I do love me a good visual LOL well done 1bd. the jet crash was the cherry 🙂 hahahaa
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I've been waiting for a girl like you
To come into my life
I've been waiting for a girl like you
A love that will survive
I've been waiting for someone new
To make me feel alive
Yeah, waiting for a girl like you
To come into my life -
2 hours ago, 13 Second Prevent Defense said:
BPA is very minunderstood
BPA is Very open to interpretation CLEARLY or 17 would have never lasted to our pick #7 right? tck. Its a gamble any way you wanna stack it people. We wish it was an exact science lol
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If a face could launch a thousand ships
Then where am I to go?
There's no one home but you
You're all that's left me too
And when my love for life is running dry
You come and pour yourself on me
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6 hours ago, NewEra said:
Depends on the players available….but yes, cornerback is a viable option at the moment. Still time left to sign FAs, so that can change. If we sign gilmore, I’d prefer to go O
that's a very valid take. Their draft board being so privately kept info its anybodies guess how those positions slot out in best player available
But Another major free agent signing still? OH MY.......but it wouldn't surprise me. The cap is a creature that Overdorf just makes Work....its a mystery HOW but he does! Clearly!~! Gilmore back in wny eh? hmmm
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today basking in the post Diggs signing afterglow I must say this has been THE most fun offseason as well as lead in into the NFL draft I can remember. Does anybody remember how time would dragggg leading to the draft? Not this year HOLY COW PEOPLE.
I love that we fanbase are as happy to have Diggs as he is to be a part of and represent our fanbase Bills Mafia. He lights UP when talking about we fans. Allen too actually. We are BLESSED!~!~!!!!!
GO BILLS!~!~!!!!!
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I actually gigglesnorted at this
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Everybody's got a thing
But some don't know how to handle it
Always reachin' out in vain
Accepting the things not worth having but
Don't you worry 'bout a thing
Don't you worry 'bout a thing, mama
Cause I'll be standing on the side
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Jesus, take the wheel
Take it from my hands
'Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on
Jesus, take the wheel" -
Last Sunday morning, the sunshine felt like rain
Week before, they all seemed the same
With the help of God and true friends, I come to realize
I still had two strong legs and even wings to flyAnd oh, I ain't wastin' time no more
'Cause time goes by like hurricanes
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6 minutes ago, babulator said:
Sometimes these forums are just like Christmas!
AND the draft is coming #PRESENTS 🙂
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if you have a couple of minutes and like classic rock u will love this hahahahaaaa
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5 minutes ago, KHAN said:
Beane hairline CHECK......lol good one mate
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Chuggachuggachuggachugga u better hop on board mates we are on the winning the offseason and Ima praying soon to be the regular season success train
Beane the conductor ALL ABOARD!~!~!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOTTTTT
**Happy dancing around 2bd** All the pieces are falling right into place. Pegulas are saying straight up this team WILL be a dynasty and Ima gonna PAY for that to happen
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Talk to you later
Don't want to hear it again tonight
I'll talk to you later
Just save it for another guy
I'll talk to you later
Don't want to hear it again tonight
I'll just see you around
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And when you walk around the world, babe,
You said you'd try to look for the end of the road,
You might find out later that the road'll end in Detroit,
Honey, the road'll even end in Kathmandu.
You can go all around the world
Trying to find something to do with your life, baby,
When you only gotta do one thing well,
You only gotta do one thing well to make it in this world, babe.
You got a woman waiting for you there,
All you ever gotta do is be a good man one time to one woman
And that'll be the end of the road, babe,
I know you got more tears to share, babe,
So come on, come on, come on, come on, come on,
And cry, cry baby, cry baby, cry baby.
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Now here I go again
I see the crystal vision
I keep my visions to myself
It's only me who wants to
Wrap around your dreams and
Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
Dreams of loneliness
Like a heartbeat, drives you mad
In the stillness of remembering what you had
And what you lost
And what you had
Ooh, what you lost -
1 hour ago, Golden*Wheels said:
Cuisine?
Boston dirty water hot dogs>NYC dirty water hot dogs.
There. I said it.
haha I want to add Ramen, french pastries from this parisian guy VERY successful in bushwick and the dumplings, oh the dumplings in China Town To DIE For. Katz deli anybody? Just a few favs. I even liked Juniors matzo ball soup :-)))
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5 minutes ago, Gugny said:
Yep ... always something different to do. I haven't done the city in wintertime. I just hate the cold that much. But I might consider it, because I do think it would be cool around Christmas.
If there is one thing that NYC has..in abundance....there is no debate about this whatsoever.....what NYC has is Culture, Diversity and every cuisine imaginable. My time in the city was spent in museums and shopping, just strolling taking it all in. My daughter loves Times Square and the diner where the off Broadway folks perform on catwalks above the tables....The museums alone make NYC a top vacation destination. I would visit NYC to return to the Metropolitan and the museum of Modern art for a destination in and out trip I freakin Loved both those places.... there are no words. The size and depth of what they have on display awesome.
. Your post made me think of Home Alone movies ...the closest I will get to the city at Christmas Im guessing ;-o
GREAT Town . THE FOOD THOUGH...........NYS overall kills the food game just sayin'. I was very impressed when I was there every time
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… Five foot two, eyes of blue
But oh, what those five foot could do
Has anybody seen my girl?
Turned up nose, turned down hose
Never had no other beaus
Has anybody seen my girl?
Lyrical Response
in Off the Wall
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He came from somewhere back in her long ago
The sentimental fool don't see
Tryin' hard to recreate
What had yet to be created once in her life
She musters a smile
For his nostalgic tale
Never coming near what he wanted to say
Only to realize
It never really was