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2 minutes ago, njbuff said:
I don't know if the Cardinals are locked into the opener, but, if not, then the Bills host Arizona first Sunday at 1pm.
they were on the road in 23' week 1. The NFL typically tries to rotate back and forth with that for the most part.
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3 minutes ago, BuffaloBillyG said:
I wonder if after all the vets we jettisoned, the league may view Jets/Dolphins as the week 18 AFCE game that could be for playoff seeding division ect. That would likely put us against NE instead in the final week.
I think the NFL views it Josh Allen then Jets then Phins. Phins have taken a lot of hits personnel wise and despite two back to back playoff years they have not won anything. The Jets have the greatest intrigue factor to me because if Rodgers is literally just league average their probably a 10-11 win team and I think the NFL thinks the same
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17 minutes ago, Gregg said:
I am guessing a 1:00 opener at home against NE. As for primetime games the Bills will probably get 4 or 5. HOU, KC, NYJ, MIA, SF, DET, BAL could all be put in primetime. If not, then the national game on Sunday at 4:25 for sure.
My buddy told me the PATS probably are road week 1 and home week two as week 1 they have MLS game at stadium day before
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3 minutes ago, Blackbeard said:
I'm actually hoping for fewer primetime games. More 1pm'ers!
I would expect the schedule to be closer to 2022 where the Bills had 5 primetime games, thanksgiving, a flexed Saturday game, and the Chiefs at 4:25. Still ended up with half the schedule not at 1pm, but 8 games at 1. Even with the NFC West teams this year I think you see closer to 7-8 1pm games.
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Just now, MasterStrategist said:
@Hou on SNF for Week 1, is my guess.
The Diggs drama VS Bills new WRs, the up & coming Texans VS contender Bills, 2 great/young QBs, Texas market ratings.
If not week 1, definitely sometime early in the season on SNF
Again I think the Bills would be rather pissed off to have another year out of the gate on the road and in primetime.
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27 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said:
I don't think we will have that many 1:00 pm games. I would say two more 4:00 pm games.
I also don't think SNF is going to get Bills/Texans game. It's going to be a SNF, MNF or a 4:00 pm Sunday game. That's a juicy match up.
My schedule has 8 and last year they had 5 but the Jags game prob would’ve been 1 pm and the dolphins got flexed. They still have 8 non 1pm games in my schedule with a flex left for week 18 and flex ability for another primetime game. Given the dogs the NFL has had in quite a few matchups later in the year I can 100% see them letting a team like BUF have a 1pm game that can be flexed in if needed if the other matchup fails.-
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Alright the time has come and your local schedule guru is ready to make his prediction for this year. In the past I have been pretty accurate nailing 3-4 games and missing by a week or so in others which I am decently proud of haha. The schedule should come out three weeks from now so it feels like a good time to put this out for consumption. I am willing to make this prediction now is for a few reasons:
- At this point the Bills roster isn't going to change markedly where it will change things a lot. They will still get 4-6 night games even with Diggs gone.
- The biggest matchups the Bills have are already set roster wise in the major regions also. Outside of NE who may draft a QB, the majority of the schedule is a known thing in terms of QBs and major players
- I want to get this out before we actually have any data based off my own research and guesses. Makes it the fairest thing possible
With that said here we go:
This would give the Bills 5 primetime games along with three games at 4pm which is pretty similar to the last 2 years of what we have received. Additionally finishing in NYC week 18 I think happens as the NFL tries to replicate how the Bills went to MIA on SNF last year.
So my logic on what I have, feel free to agree, disagree, or get mad:
-I have the Bills opening at home after two straight years being in marquee games on the road. Coaches/teams can make requests and input to the NFL on what they want. It is all not granted, but the NFL does try to give as many requests as they can while balancing their needs. I truly think McD and crew with a roster that is reshaping want a basic start without a lot of glamer and they ask for a home date at 1 pm to start.
-The Jets are going to be media darlings again as they are healthy and a major market. I expect the Bills will get the home matchup early this time and at night.
-The Bills were on MNF the last time they played SF and the TV networks can request games to not go at night. I think this is a national 4pm game especially as the 49ers have so many games that can go at night also
-KC/BAL expect at night and spread later for playoff reasons
-Games like JAX/LAR/IND/DET can be flexed later on. I think the Lions will get some national games, but not every playoff team from the prior year gets the big stage. I can see this as a 1pm national game. I also think the NFL says to the Lions to prove it again before giving more national exposure.
-I don't have the Bills on Xmas day but I do think they end up in a Friday or Saturday spot or something with lights in that window.
-HOU is an easy night game and I can see the NFL putting it on TNF for the eyeballs it can get earlier in the year
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32 minutes ago, MikePJ76 said:
Buffalo Bills
1 (17). Brian Thomas Jr., WR, LSU
2 (60). Cole Bishop, S, Utah
4 (128). Javon Baker, WR, UCF
5 (160). Beaux Limmer, G/C, Arkansas
5 (163). Nelson Ceaser III, Edge, Houston
6 (200). Tyler Davis, DT, Clemson
6 (204). Ethan Driskell, OT, Marshall
7 (248). Kimani Vidal, RB, Troyhe has Jax take Kool Aid MMcKinistry at 28 with Buffalo's original pick....and then Troy Franklin in the second.
This would be a very ideal draft to me
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17 minutes ago, QLBillsFan said:
They moved up last year for Kincaid.
fake news... quietly walks away sh*t lol
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1 hour ago, Bill from NYC said:
It depends. If McDermott is serious about the WR position, there would seem to be enough quality receivers in this draft to make a difference. If he decides to focus more on defense (a distinct possibility imo) then yes; we will almost certainly be lacking yet again at WR. Logic tells me that he HAS to address WR often and early. History tells me that he is mostly about defernse.
We will find out soon enough.
Agreed. The only player on offense they have truly moved for in round 1 was Josh. Other then that its been defense or draft while in position.
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18 minutes ago, BillsVet said:
Josh 2019 wasn't Josh 2020-present, but the game that stands out which goes against this idea was against Baltimore late in 2019. Buffalo's WR depth was Brown, miscast as a WR1 and Beasley as their slot guy. Late in the 4th quarter on a 4th and 8, Brown was matched up 1:1 versus Marcus Peters and couldn't make the catch. Bills lost 24-17. Similar issues surfaced against Houston in the WC game a few weeks later. Bills' offense lacked the receivers to score when they needed. This prompted the trade for Diggs, but since then they've expended little in UFA or higher draft picks.
In fact, Buffalo hasn't drafted a receiver worth re-signing among all the home-grown guys they've retained. That this could happen in the passing era is an indication something's amiss with how they value the position.
The more if's and hopefully's you've got heading into the season, the less likely things will work out.
1000% agree and it is why drafting 2 WRs rnds 2-3 along with adding a Chalk or even ODB seems like the only real way to eliminate some of those IFs and Hopefullys. Hinging on a single rookie seems really dangerous production wise. Either you have an elite talent or 2 to beat a great opponent OR you have enough truly good talent that it is pick your poison when they look at your offense. As currently constructed the Bills have neither on offense, you cannot count on someone emerging. I think Shakir Kincaid Cook offered a ton to like, but realistically you need either a blue chip WR the way Diggs was or two more guys to move the needle the way we hope.
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11 hours ago, GASabresIUFan said:
Whomever the Bills draft won’t have to be the “savior.” Between Kincaid, Cook, Samuel and Shakir, the Bills already have 4 good targets. Plus Knox and Hollins, who, while not primary targets, are perfectly capable of making 20-30 catches (or more in Knox’s case) next season. This means the cupboard is by no means bare. If the rookie WR proves capable, then so much the better.
Right now we can put in ink Shakir, Samuel and Hollins as part of the WR room next season. This leaves 2-3 open jobs. I suspect Beane will carry 6 wideouts next season vs the 5 from last year. One job will go to the early rd WR pick. The other job(s) will go to whomever management likes between Shorter, (hopefully) another draft pick, Hamler, and/or Isabella.
I am hoping that the WR corp can be like 2019 where Beasley and Brown came in and gave established solid production. Thing with that is Smoke still went for 1000 yds 6 TDs which for a rookie would be pretty impressive. But if between two rookies shakir samuel kincaid the end of year stat line is this I am happy with it (no order of who):
75 rec 925 yds 6 TDs
69 rec 855 yds 5 TDs
50 rec 625 yds 7 TD
47 rec 565 yds 3 TD
43 rec 510 yds 4 TDs
3480 yds 25 TDs
That isn't including Knox or RB etc.. but something like that would be solid even without a 1000 yd guy or anyone over 80 rec
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15 hours ago, Beck Water said:
I would like to see the Bills take at least a couple flyers on FA through training camp.
I'm making my way through the list of FA WR still available. I'd like to see us try out a younger guy (27-29) who has had at least 1 - 1000+ yd season in his past, and who has quite possibly been hampered by living through poor QB play.
Anyone stand out to you? I'm kind of interested in DJ Chark, though I don't have the whole scoop on his injury history and why he fell off
https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/all/wide-receiver/available/
Honestly I think if the board kind of falls as predicted where BT would be gone before we can get him I would trade back to try and have at least 3 2nds/3rd and draft two WRs there AND maybe even take a flyer on Chark or even ODB for a year. I really would prefer a to insulate the position as much as possible. I just don't see the Bills getting a proven established WR OR one of the Top 3 WRs so to me you need to take a few guys and hope maybe one turns out while having a proven guy also to step up.
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Mock drafts, media analysis, bills fans, etc.. everyone has the Bills doing things to address the WR position with Diggs leaving and the larger hole that is now created. Realistically outside of a trade for a Aiyuk or Tee Higgins type player where it is established WR with a track record of production, the WR position will be a question and probably still an area of concern. Even if the Bills move up to draft one of the big three WRs there will be a question of immediate production and adjustment to the NFL. If the Bills move back and draft 2 WRs in rounds 2-3 your at least initially expectation wise at a lower starting point compared to one of the big three guys. The production Diggs had given even with the drop the back half of the season and the now loss of him and Davis production also is going to be a question for everyone and those stepping in.
Is there a scenario for you that makes you comfortable with the position moving forward?
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22 minutes ago, BBFL said:
What a joke that a teams fans lose the home opener to the season. Absolute let down.
Agreed but I believe it is part of their mandatory overseas agreement. Obviously overseas week 1 stinks but I guess you can have a good viewing party and the rest of the year not have to worry about it
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lol I am not sure if the final four is even in my top 10. In general I have found CBB increasingly boring, could just be me or less time having kids now. Also even though I am a NOVA fan for CBB who have been good for a long time, locally Cuse has fallen, UB stinks, Bona is up and down, etc... just haven't had much to root for locally to give me a vested interest
But for fun this is my top 5 of sporting events (not including bills):
1. NHL playoffs (hockey is my favorite sport)
2. NFL playoffs
3. NFL opening night/NFL opening weekend in general - tied here
4. CFB thanksgiving weekend
5. Masters
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3 hours ago, Watkins101 said:
Remember when Robert Foster had over 500 yards the final 8 games of the season, and everybody here was saying he was gonna be a 1/2? Kinda feels like that with all the hype Shakir is getting.
That is where I am. "oh Shakir will step up and do this" "Kincaid is gonna be Kelce" "draft pick X and Z will explode" etc.. its hype and excitement but reality can be quite different. Robert Foster was nothing in 2019, it was the establishment of Beasley/Brown that allowed Josh to take a next step. The truth is the Bills offense had a higher baseline with Diggs then without him and it is 1000% possible the hype that people keep throwing all over just fails the match up. Just because Diggs is gone doesn't mean the replacement is equal and it very well can be worse. It is great they have some nice draft capital the next two years and 2025 they have more cap space, but they currently have the worst skill group at pass catcher since 2018 and even if Josh elevates them they are starting at a tough climb.
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Tupac is coming back?!?!?
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10 minutes ago, 90sBills said:
Change thread title to ‘We can still win the East’.
"Will fans still try to jump in the pit"
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7 minutes ago, buffblue said:
You may be right, but let's give it some time. There is a lot of offseason to go. I'll make my judgment in August
Nope we make final decisions today, its over pack it up lol
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1 hour ago, KDIGGZ said:
We barely did this year and we are exponentially worse at multiple positions. 9-8 season incoming!
The offense is worse at multiple positions, the defense healthy may be equal or better.
The problem is the offense matters wayyyy more and right now the cupboard is as bare as it has been for Josh since 2018 (it is not that bad for the record but certainly is rough). People really need to soften their expectations for the offense as even with two new WRs who could be drafted in the first 3 rounds it typically takes a year just for a player to get seasoned, the o line is in transition with Morse gone, they have a new OC, and even if everything is perfect it still takes time to gel. On paper this is easily the worst the team has been since 2019 and a wildcard is probably a solid season at this point.
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Having a franchise QB means you always have a chance... but the size of that chance varies based off the roster and what your going against. Right now the Bills are at best a wildcard team as they seemingly reset the roster. Betting that young players will come in the draft and be immediate impact players is fools gold. Sure maybe 25-26 the impact becomes real, but it takes a good season to truly learn the way of the NFL and with that unless they bring in another top target the offense is limited even with Josh. I am bracing for a non playoff year and if they even make the playoffs it will feel like a positive.
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On 3/6/2024 at 5:58 PM, Buffalo_Stampede said:Well I just opened the window again.
Is it possible to learn such power? (#starwarsreference)
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Tom C was the one time they had a guiding force and vision which the results justified. Doug is a good coach but Baalke is a joke of a GM and until he is out I think they will just keep treading water.
If you thought Denver and Houston's new alternate uniforms were bad...
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This is one of those situations where just because you can do something does not mean you SHOULD actually do that thing