Mat68

I do not get all he Jeff Fisher hate. Fir Cleveland they need a calming influence on the franchise. They have a good defense with young talent and decent special teams. He will make that team competitive. I think 7-9 for a a few years is better than 1-15 or 0-16. The amount of talent that cleveland will bring in this offseason they need a guy that will demand a level of professionalism. He brings with a smart OC they will be fine.

Hit him often. Do it legally. The best way to exact revenge is win the game.

If Taylor leads us to into the playoffs I believe you pick up his options but still draft a Qb early. If he is better than Taylor you trade Taylor or you play Taylor until the rookie is ready to lead the team.

A team already with a Qb will like the Idea of 2 first rd picks this year plus whatever else they get from us. Buffalo has ammunition to move up anywhere in the draft. I don't expect Cleveland to trade out again. But you never know if the top guys refuse to play there.

To succeed at anything consistently there are usually outlines you need to always follow to get the same or similar results. Thing dont just happen. Buffalo has proven you cant just draft talent and expect a playoff spot, like you can spend a bunch of money in FA and expect to make the playoffs. The issue with the franchise has been systemic for years. His most talent young players where stat me guys. Looking at the roster Buffalo was surprisingly old with little cap space. They parlayed 2 of the more talented guys on the roster for picks and more team friendly players. Daures' contract was a mistake and they desperately needed to get out from under it. You would think Shady would be that but he never has been a me first player. He may be outspoken at times but has never been reported to be a bad teammate or didn't want to do everything in his power to win. So here we are week 16 Buffalo most certainly has to be eliminated from the playoffs already. There best players from previous years are either in LA or NE. As much as you want to hate the "Process", or make fun of, it is getting increasing more difficult to doubt it. Buffalo In 1 season went from a real issue with the cap to a fairly good position. Buffalo went from too old and no future Qb to having the best draft capital the team has had in decades. The most important part Buffalo is still holding on to the 6th seed in the playoffs. and are 8-6 for the first time since 1999 the last time Buffalo has made the playoffs. Of all the talk about the future and win now, Buffalo has a bright future with the cap space and picks . While they are also in the best playoff position in years. But The Op is right Mcdermott is fools gold.

Well Geoff could not get on the field for the majority of of his rookie year and when he did was pretty poor. He seemed to rebound quite well. Cant read too much into year 1. Especially when he had no one to throw to outside.

Lets see how he responds to the surgery. He is a good player and I would discuss a more to RT with him. I do always worry when a big man starts getting feet problems though. Those seem to become chronic issues and can even lead to shortened careers.

I doubt Dennison is gone after this year.

Mabin looked the part of a corner until he was abused by AJ Green this year. Looks like he could fit the defense but time will tell. This is a move for next year not now.

I agree. Buffalo has too much ammo not to use it for a qb. If they dont get a qb in the draft or fa my patients will be out with the new regime.

Before anything else they need a Qb. You can find a starter at every level of the defense and offense in Fa.

You are right. Taking a Qb because you have to leaves you with EJ, That draft was ultra thin at Qb. The first place they will need to look is in Fa and Vetran Qbs. There will be a handful available. I think you find an improvement over Taylor first. if that doesn't happen you keep Tyrod to limit a desperation pick. After free agency but starting at the combine you try to gauge interest in the top 2 spots. Picks player nothing is off the table if Both Darnold and Rosen come out. In there own right they are very talented and both high level Qb prospect. Then from there work your way down the board if you have high marks on the remaining 3 Allen, Jackson, or Mayfield. For me personally the first conversation I have at the end of the year is with the Colts. They will have a desirable pick but also have a Qb that who appears to be some doubts with and a player who has moved more and more away from the organization. I believe he has refused treatment with Indy after being placed on Ir and has been getting treatment in Europe on his shoulder. That would be the guy I would go after. Healthy, he is one of the top 5 Qb in the league and has succeeded without alot of weapons or a run game in the league. Still young for a Qb. Probably can give up less for than a complete trade up with Indy.

The exact reason why Mcermott didn't pick up his option and oked the the trade. Buffalo needs a tremendous amount of character and leadership to turn around the 17 year old fiasco. Stat me guys do nothing to change the culture and expectations of the team moving forward. On a winning team Watkins would be little to no problem. for a franchise trying to climb out of the gutter Watkins is a monkey on your back.

Its the first option that is available. Cousins and a qb they value above Taylor. At the combine i would have alot of discussions with Indy. For the possibility of making a draft day trade with them and also the trade availability of Andrew Luck. A trade up will be required to get the top guys. Idk if I would be comfortable with Mayfield. He is not the athlete that Wilson or Brees were. Those are the only shorter guys with alot of success. Allen is going to be the most scrutinized prospect and teams will either love or hate him. His size arm and athleticism will guarantee a team in the top 10 will fall in love with him.

We beat the KC and Oakland. We want SD to win the west.

I realistically do not see Taylor being cut. On the open market you can not find Taylor production for the money. If a better Qb is brought in Fa or is selected in round 1 I believe Buffalo would be able to find a trade partner for Taylor.

A good portion of the Vetran leadership will be gone imo. I would guess have of them are gone.

If im bringing in any vet i am calling up indy and offering 2 first for Luck. He is a franchise Qb.

I dont believe Allen makes is out of the top 10. His athleticism, size and arm are off the charts. Prospects with that combination do not fall in the draft. I dont think you can bring in Cousins and trade up for a Qb the same year. To get Allen Buffalo will need to leap in front of the Broncos, and Jets at minimum.

Buffalo need to get a Qb.

Im ok with Bradford if Buffalo takes Allen or Jackson. If its Bradford over a first rd qb there would be no interest from me.

Does Cousins make Buffalo a Superbowl contender? You are paying him like he does. i think he makes us better but I wouldnt feel comfortable paying him as the highest paid player in the league. I like the talent in this draft and would rather have any of the following Rosen, Darnaold, Jackson or Allen before Cousins.

Taylor keeps the team a float. Last offseason I said the same thing. He is an above replace Qb. Not the next level of premier starter or Franchise qb. However, he is not a fringe starter or backup quality. He is solidly average. Buffalo over the past 17 years have had much worst Qb play. His contract is not terrible. They wont be able to find similar production for similar money on the open market. if they Get Cousin i think they can trade Taylor for a Defensive player or mid rd pick. If they miss out on Darnold or Rosen they have a vetran that can lead the team until Allen, Jackson or whatever Qb they pick is ready to go. If the rookie starts pushing him in camp they could pull the eagles and ship off Taylor mid camp to a team that lost there Qb or whos Qb wont be ready week 1. IE Houston or Philly.

See i put put Rudolph and Mayfield in the Locker, ponder, Gabbert category. Tannehill has been servicable to good and earn a big second contract. imo he has reached his potential and the Dolphins made the right pick. Allen and Lamar Jackson are much better prospects than those 4 guys. Their are 4 big time prospects and a few others that will get over drafted by need and the amount of old Qbs in the NFL. No, Ne, Gb, Pittsburg are all in the find the the next guy market.

By not blitzing and rushing the passer heavy he is forced to go through his progressing and find the holes in the zones. He struggles with that part of the game. i think forming a traditonal pocket around Taylor doesnt make alot of sense. Gb and Seatle almost block straight unless the edge rusher tries to go around than they get pushed behind the qb. He struggles with anticipation throws and tight windows. 3rd and long he struggles thrid and medium or less he is very good at. With Mccoy it is easy to always run on first down I thinki they should get Taylor in rythem and pass more on first and second down.