Success

I never understand why people think intentionally tanking is any kind of answer. For one high draft pick? Not try for an entire season? Insane to me. They're running it perfectly. They're set up well to compete this year, especially if Taylor plays well. If he doesn't and they do go 7-9, they have an extra 1st and can maneuver up into a higher pick if they want to.

Definitely optimistic this year. I think McD is exactly what this already talented team needs. Everyone talks about what the Pats have added. The Bills are adding at least 6-7 guys who can be big difference makers. Ragland, Hyde, Lawson finally getting a full season. Watkins back to full health, with Zay being a legit #2 and a guy I see as more versatile and dangerous than Woods. White might be a downgrade talent-wise, but I would bet that he won't have as many lapses as Gilmore. Dawkins will upgrade the line and bring some nasty attitude. And I think that new punter will even work out - Schmidt had some very bad games last year. Field position battles can determine games. I can't wait to see a more disciplined, focused team. I love that we're close to last in some of the power rankings. I think this team is going to surprise a lot of people.

I'm the exact same way, year round. Love the Bills.

I believe that too. It's been a pretty minor story right now because it's just another change for the bills, but - in terms of nfl history - I think the past few months have been profound.

When I think of guys on a national level who have really supported this team, I think of him and Russert. Not that it matters - terrible thing to happen to anyone. But it's like family in a way. Thoughts and prayers to Chris and the rest of their family and friends.

I think I read that Peterman was the only guy Belichick looked at this year. I am not some sort of college expert - but it's weird that he dropped to th 5th. He has literally everything you want except for arm strength. And the one thing I do know is that nfl teams overvalue arm strength. So many busts over the years.

Tom Brady is going to be 40. Calling it now: we win the AFC East in 2017.

Scouting is something Beane was supposedly exceptional with - I don't have much doubt that he knows who's who, and will fill the positions with people he knows and trusts.

BB is great, but he does get too much praise now. Every move isn't gold. They extended their center today - a pretty middlin' udfa, and the worst player on their line. I checked the comments section on one of the boards, and you would have thought he just signed Aaron Rodgers to back up Brady. All of the usual chess/checkers stuff.

Man, I have never seen the hype for a team at this level. Not that they haven't earned it, but it's over-saturation.

This team was right on the cusp when Marrone left. It's hard to overstate how negatively Rex's incompetence affected things. Lack of discipline, late subs, confusion. 10 guys on the field for the most important play last season. Such a mess. I think people are underestimating how good this team can be if McD is as good as we all hope he'll be. In the AFC, I think we have as good a shot at the playoffs as any team not named patriots.

Oh, yeah - you were spot on. You knew right away. I was snowed because he took Sanchez to 2 afccg's, but those look incredibly flukey now. I just remember Darby as a rookie, and I don't think that was flukey. Really consistent, aggressive play. I feel like the whole secondary took a step back last year. That is one area I feel pretty confident McD can get back on track.

I still think Darby is great - Rex made just about everything that was good look bad. The additions of White and Hyde really help. We'll have to see how it goes, but that unit might be better than expected.

I don't think a lot of fans realize what the odds are that Brady sustains this level of play at 40 and beyond. Goodall did he and the Pats a huge favor last year. We've all learned to not bet against TB, but let's see him get through a full season at 40.

Honestly, Williams has the potential to be better and more versatile, and to carry a full load if Shady misses time. He was great in college. The Bills have had all kinds of issues over the years, but developing RB's isn't one of them.

Nothing happens unless Brady is there. Not only does the defense stay inspired because they have seen Brady come back so many times, but it's in the head of opposing teams also. If Atlanta was playing anyone else, they probably win that game going away. And it all supports the point: signing MG doesn't all of a sudden change the kind of player MG was and is. He's a decent back. We shouldn't have even a 2nd thought about losing a guy like that. Unless you think that no good team should ever lose a decent player, which is ludicrous.

They have great cb's now, but their pass rush isn't great. Their D is a great example of having the best coach and qb. When has BB ever fielded a bad defense? And having Brady has always helped that unit enormously. He keeps opposing offenses off the field, and makes them one dimensional by building leads.

I wish we would stop talking about the pats like everything they do is pure gold. They win because they have the greatest qb and HC in history. It tends to make everything look good They had Troy Brown playing CB and still made a deep playoff run. They made Hogan a star.

Why are fans still wringing their hands over MG? "Dime a dozen" is used too much for backs, but he truly is a dime a dozen kind of guy. Love his burst, but he's really not some sort of special player. We have the cap. They could have made him one of the higher paid #2's, but they didn't. And so what? Williams was a beast in college and would have been a high rounder if not for his injury. I doubt we miss a beat in the running game.

A lot of talent on both sides there.

Fans there really overhyped that signing. He's a good back, but there are a ton of good backs in the league.

After the first 3 points, this list falls apart.

I don't see the genius here. No teams have been interested.

Wasn't Mularkey coach for awhile? I've blocked a lot of it out. Therapy is helping.

What's exciting about this season is that we have no idea how good McD is. I mean, for all we know, he could be the league's next great coach. After learning just how disorganized things were under Rex, even a decent coach might be all this team needs.