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He doesn't look like a top tackle prospect to me. I dont see any of the top rated lineman in this class as upgrades over Dawkins. If they are not the best guy available and are not a significant upgrade at the position why do it?

The end of the day, he is a possible blocking te. Short yardage, goalline, and special teams all need a TE like that.

He might be one of those guys who struggles with keeping weight on to play tackle. Dropping 15 pds in 3 months is pretty quick if he can slim down to 265 to 270 he might make the roster.

That wins more games

The change of possession after a score needs to be re-evaluated. The move for saftey has caused the kickoff to the verge of extinction. Makes the on side kick half as likely as it once was. It also has completely removed the suprise on side kick. That play imo won the Saints the superbowl. Anything involving the offense making 1 play to retain possession becomes to gimmicky and takes away from the game. Remove the tee and move the kickoff up another 10 yards. Let the return stand where they want. Kicking off the ground will limit the hang time and make the play happen quicker.

The question is, does he have enough athletism to be anything more than a blocking te? His combine numbers were not super freaky for a OT let alone a TE.

A solid blocking Te possibly. If he can show some athleticism maybe it's not a bad move. Still need a blocking te on the roster. So low end blocker Te with potential to be more.

I could see 3 QBs. I think it is more likely 2 or 1 are taken.

Watching him play and not expect this kind of speed is astonishing. There is a reason why you never see him break long td runs. That for me is a red flag. In college on a team that is vastly superior vs the majority of their competition and you cant break a long run? Give me Miles Sanders rd 2 all day over Jacobs.

If want a Tyreek Hill type of deep threat why are you so down on Metcalf? He gives Buffalo that same ability but instead of 5'10 195 it's coming from 6'3 230

The reason his production is less were due to injury. When on the field he was productive at a level expected from a prospect of his caliber. With another wr prospect on his team defenses choose to double team Metcalf over Brown. His total stats not reaching plateaus of your liking doesnt make him any less a prospect. Like it or not Metcalf's physical attributes are in the rare category of Calvin Johnson, Julio Jones. His style of play resembles that of Randy Moss. The only reason he should not be strongly considered at 9 is if he has any lingering issues medically.

Allows for line fluidity. At minimum he appears to be an improvement over Mills. The move doesnt prohibite them from drafting a OT early in the draft. It fills a hole and opens up who they can take at 9.

They are trying to get him without trading up. I expect a team to trade up above them to secure a Qb. Miami?

You determine this by the players you have on the roster. If your Te consistently gets open and makes plays you build your passing attack around his strengths.

His knees are shot. Why the Dolphins traded him.

I think it comes down to what your personal philosophy is. Personally, give me the most athletic freaks and put it on coaching to get all of it out of them. As an outside Wr in the offense utilized down the stretch he will be scary. A couple shots a game paired with crosses and comebacks makes him a problem. Why I think he is top 10 worthy is you dont find guys that size with his acceleration and top end speed often. If you have a chance at one you take if you have a guy who can get him the ball.

That's why he is not signed. That's what makes the good ones such match up nightmares. One play they are inline blocking, split him out vs a linebaker. They switch a safety or corner on him. Motion in and run at the saftey or corner. Easier than when he is in it's a pass.

Gronk and Olsen are. Kelce and Ertz are average.

If your tanking why pay Tate all that money? Why not tag Collins and trade him? If someone is willing to pay him 50 plus they would trade a day 2 pick for him. It looks like they dont know what they want. Are they contending or tanking? They are in the former Buffalo cycle of middling.

If Buffalo trades for a premier player and signs them to a massive deal. If that doesnt happen, Shady's deal helps them reach the minimum they have to spend this year.

I would, dont believe they have the resources. Nothing gives me the idea Beane will trade next years first. I wouldn't either. I would trade for Clowney before Bosa.

This has to be a smokescreen. If they pass on QBs I think Gettleman doesnt make it to 2020.

For me that's where I see where players tier. Top 5 to 10. 1. Productive and impactful on the feild, flash dominance 2. Freak athlete for the position. I think Buffalo can find a guy at 9 in this draft who checks both boxes. For me Sweat checks both boxes.

In this offense Brown should end up around 1000 yards and 10 tds. Give or take. A little more maybe a little less. Last year he was pacing that with Flacco under center. The Lamar Jackson Wing T killed his production. His best wr was with Carson Palmer who threw a good deep ball. Doubling down on Allen's strengths makes sense. I see no issue with Browns deal. Imo If larger deals were done, and Buffalo was closer to the cap shady would get the first call. They are going running back by committee. McCoy third down and passing back Gore short yardage. A rookie as future not so future feature back.

He was all SEC back to back. He was more disruptive in 18 than 17. I think the combine amplified how freaky of a human he is. Drafting in the top 10 you want a freak. He has the production to go along with his combine.