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Really? I don't expect us to get any of those guys, and I'm kind of glad we won't. We don't have a lot of draft capital this year, and I don't think I'd be happy about any trade where we gave up a pick or a contributing player, just to get another WR. We have a very good WR corps as things stand, and may add via the draft. But Beane said it himself - we need to focus on the trenches. The history of the NFL has more teams who focused on skill positions and failed than the opposite. Give Josh Allen time, and he will make every WR we have look amazing.

It's only for depth....it's only for depth....it's only for depth....

That's the one thing I noticed from the comments of Pats fans online. In general, they didn't do the usual "he was no good anyway" thing that fans do when they lose a player. They generally thought this was a great pick up for the Bills. But they said he was a clear indicator of a running play when he was in, since he is not much of a pass catcher.

Because of him, we have to hear Patriots fans remind us that they have 6 Super Bowl titles for the rest or time, instead of 4. One of my favorite ironies about that fanbase, btw - after ridiculing Yankee fans for years for always bringing up the # of past titles.

Honestly, we don't need that. We have a lot of talent on the offensive side of the ball now, and some real versatility in the WR corps. Much more important to build the line in front of Allen so he can get the ball to the playmakers we have. I have said it before - but that's the Patriots blueprint. I hate them, but they did it right.

I actually think we have plenty for Allen to work with now - IF we can give him time in the pocket. McGovern is a good start, but shore up the line in the draft (as you mention) and we should be in great shape. Harris will give us a real running game. Perfect complement to Cook. And I think Allen will get the best out of our FA additions at WR - who both give us skills that were lacking for the most part (speed, good hands, YAC). The key is the line. Even a line that could be top 15 or even top 10 would make it almost impossible to stop this offense.

Sounds like the Patriots are strongly interested. It would be a very un-Belichick kind of move - but desperate times & all that. I think he's discovering that GM life without Brady is a bit different.

That's kind of how it is w/ teams that have to pay an elite QB. We haven't had that issue in many years, so I think this FA is surprising for fans - but we simply can't afford much.

I like how Beane approaches FA in general. It's been said quite a bit - but he does like to fill any perceived "holes" ahead of time. Then, if we can get a better player at that position in the draft, even better. The only real hole we have at the moment is MLB. With everything else, the hope of course is that we improve w/ the draft (looking at you, O-line), but we could roll w/ what we have.

I love that part. I'd encourage checking the Pats boards - they're kind of melting down about it.

This has the added benefit of really riling up Pats fans. It's cool how much they hate us now.

This is actually amazing. When he was healthy, this guy was SO good. Honestly, considering what we have to work with - this has been an excellent FA period. We have a running game.

We needed to clear that money just to get above cap, and sign a few mid-level guys (the guys we signed). If I'm calculating correctly, we don't have a ton left. Maybe enough for one more mid-level, and the rookies. I'd be shocked if there was some sort of big acquisition at this point.

I don't disagree at all w/ the breakdown - but it MAY be what we roll w/ this season. We don't really have the cash to get a real #2 in FA, and to get one in the draft would likely mean a 1st rounder (maybe a 2nd round, but it gets more iffy there). Not sure if I want our most impactful draft pick to go toward WR, personally. Thinking more MLB or O-line. If we do stand pat, I think it's a really good group regardless. Give Allen more time in the pocket and he'll get the most out of it.

Gee, what happened between that 1st 9 minutes of the regular season game, and the playoff game? It's right on the tip of my tongue. Just can't remember. Please. The team was emotionally spent by the playoff game. It was obvious. There is no comparing those 2 games You still will. Have at it. You think the team is weak and bad. I don't. We will not agree.

There is no need to make an "excuse" for the regular season game. You're the one who wants to mischaracterize it and say we were "on our way to being blown out." Only someone who just started watching the NFL would say that seriously. It was the 1st quarter of that game. And Cincy was notorious to that point for not being able to string 2 good halves together. There is no way whatsoever to say how that game would end up after 2 drives.

Speed, YAC, good hands, physical - he'll play on offense. He was in a pretty crowded WR room in Miami, and their fans are still bummed to see him go. I'm gonna guess that this is the kind of player JA bring the most out of. I won't say make him a "star," because he won't be that, but I think he could excel in our offense given the skillset. I think this is a great pick-up.

The bolded is over the top. We drove down the field just as easily as they did in that regular season game. We were stopped short by a ball that sailed a bit, but that was it. It's more likely that it would have been a high-scoring ,"whoever has the ball last" kind of game than a Cincy blow-out.

The cap looms over this FA period in a pretty big way. I love the moves they're making, given the cash limitations. We could have chosen to add one "big splash" guy instead of 3-4 more mid-moves. But I don't generally like the all eggs in one basket approach.

Harty is an upgrade over McKenzie, and this guy is an upgrade over Kumerow. So, we're improving. There ya go.

Looks like he's another YAC guy - that was such a weakness for us. I'm glad both our WR signings seem to be considering that. Miami fans aren't happy. We may not know him, but it sounds like this could be a sneaky good move.

Patriots fans remind me so much of how we used to be in the drought, signing a Mario Williams or Terrell Owens. And thinking that would make us a contender.

The Hamlin situation isn't comparable. Sorry. We all saw it on the field, and medical professionals have stated this as well: seeing someone in that situation is absolutely traumatizing.

All teams have a bit of that. KC almost lost to Jax. If Huntley didn't fumble at the goal-line, Cincy wouldn't have gotten past the 1st round. I don't disagree that the Bills struggles in the last month or so, but there were some extenuating circumstances.

I'm not "ignoring" it. I see the Miami game as a bit flukey in terms of how the Phins stayed in that game. If you want to choose to think that's "how we are," I can't really argue it. I just don't agree w/ it. The team went through a LOT the last part of the season. More than any team I can remember. When we lost to Cincy, I think it was easy to see the mental exhaustion as the game wore on. Again - you can say that's "who they are," and I can't argue it. Teams have to overcome adversity to win a championship. I just thought the adversity THAT team went through hit a tipping point.