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Douglas Benford Elam are the main outside Cbs moving forward. White is an interesting. Cant rely on him moving forward. He is a Mcdermott guy. Curious how they handle him.

Agreed but Wilson is a massive human. You cant help yourself trying to make that guy work. These big guys the combine will help separate some. I think Brian Thomas Jr becomes a top 10 pick after.

After doing too many I am happiest with the outcomes of taking a Wr at 28 or a highly rated dlineman falling. I would consider Newton, Robinson or the kid from UCLA if Thomas is gone. I think DT can be had day 2. Wr is deep but I think the talent available at 28 will be a greater impact day 1. Thomas, Worthy, Franklin add a dimension to the offense Allen has never had before. I prefer that outcome best. Hoping the next tier is still there in Rd 2 is a risk I dont like unless the guy in rd 1 upgrades the line. I think rd 1 is too early for S. Dejean or Kichenn maybe great players but I would lean into McDermott's ability to find dbs that fit his defense in the middle rounds.

What changes with Mahomes on the Bills and Allen on the Chiefs? They were looking for a qb. Assume if Buffalo picks Mahomes Kc a year later trade up for Allen. I dont believe Bills mafia would be thrilled in that universe either.

Some. Some are not. Allen has made about 5 throws that Mahomes made in the superbowl. Difference was the defender slowed down and was a great pass. All 5 for Allen were picked off. One is a great pass and the other 5 for Allen are bad decisions.

Mahomes was a pretty big upgrade over Alex Smith. The team was also good enough to clinch the 2nd seed. Compare the 2018 KC Chiefs roster vs the 2018 Buffalo Bills roster. The outcome would not be the same. Most likley, Buffalo is exactly where we are now and Allen is on the Chiefs winning with better teams.

Many people watch and follow football. Most also dont fully understand it. The hang up people have is the int/ turnover number. They cant look past it. Imo it goes back to his draft narrative. In accurate morphed into too many turnovers. The fact he is on a historic TD rate doesn't matter. For decades it was always TD:Int ratio. Players that throw the ball more and make harder throws throw more picks but they also throw more Tds. In total turnovers vs touchdows Allen is fine historically. Manning threw alot of picks so did Farve, Marino and any other top qb not named Rodgers.

Rousseasu barring injury is a 10 year NFL starter at DE. Thats a hit. I think if he got the same snaps other top 15 DEs get his numbers would be closer to what you would hope for.

Kyle Shannahan and John Lynch do not get the blow back they should.

I could see them doing a cap saving maneuver with Knox. Possible trade candidate imo. Not a must but something to keep an eye on.

Looking back Oliver was though of the same way. This year he took a big step. I could see Rousseau having a similar trajectory. His advance stats are solid and he is the best all all around edge player on the roster by a margin imo.

Oliver is a hit. Rousseau is on his way to being a hit. Kincaid aswell. Elam is the only disappointment.

I think Elam has shown the ability to step up on game day when called upon. I like him as insurance and competition to Bedford. No need to move on imo.

They have lost for every reason. 21 in KC it was a Jimmy and Joes loss not X and O. 13 secs was 100% coaching. Last year vs Cincy was a bit of Jimmy and Joes and little real life hitting football. This season vs the Chiefs it was a Jimmy and Joes loss. Defense was down too many guys and late no body made a play.

Patriots. No matter the game style score the melt was always a matter of time. The Chiefs play their best game to beat the Bills. Hits different to me.

With how big of a dumpster fire the Sabers have been it will take a massive level of melt.

Thats what Allen had his rookie year. The same year Mahomes took over in KC.

In this Fantasy world Mahomes has an MVP season throwing to Kelvin Benjamin, Andre Holmes and Charles Clay?

They got a significant improvement at Qb. Mahomes is not a significant upgrade over Allen. Alex Smith is and was a game manger. Mahomes walked into a ready made team. Buffalo has been playing catch up everywhere else since drafting Allen. I put more into KC’s ability to pivot personal and Buffalo is holding on too long. In a blink KC oline became a strength that was a weakness. Now the defense became a strength that was a weakness. Assume the offense will have the same improvement. Those things have nothing to do with QB.

This is wildly inaccurate. Without Mahomes the Chiefs where division winners had a first rd bye. Mahomes is great but so are the Chiefs. Mahomes on the Bills with everything else the same does not make Buffalo 3 time super-bowl champions.

Team sport. The marginal improvement at Qb does not make up for the defense and special teams blunders. These games are not Allen Mahomes 1 on 1.

Trade Allen for Mahomes does what exactly? Qb is not the reason Buffalo hasn't won a Superbowl in the last 4 years.

Buffalo was just incredibly unfortunate that Rapp and Benard got hurt when they did. They play the defense gets a few more stops and probably win. Buffalo is 4th in Superbowl odds for a reason. Mcdermott is a part of that. Watching teams that on Buffalos best day would beat is a tough pill to swallow. Though that same thought is why I am optimistic for next season.

Brady was an outside hire 2 years ago. When Daboll left Doursey was promoted they brought in Brady. An offensive assistant under Sean Payton. Passing game coordinator for Burrows hiesman/natty run. Had a rough stint in Carolina but since Tepper took over that place looks like a dumpster fire. Mind you both Beane and Mcdermott were hired as interns. They both started at the bottom of buildings and moved up. They will lean into that vs going outside.

A lot of nothing heading into next season. Year over year deep passing is like projecting turnover margin. I would like to see Buffalo load up on offense. Get great on offense. Vs the be good at both. Mcdermott will have to Mcgiver his defense with lower FA and late day 2 and day 3 picks.