Mat68

Wr class is very meh. I dont think there is a potential number 1 type outside Mcmillen. Even with him is it more hype than substance? Idk. I think Buffalo needs speed outside. I think with one of the seconds or even fourth they can get that style of wr there. Im not sure the guys available at 30 are more impactful than the dline prospects that will be available.

I dont recall Cook getting stuffed often. 16 TDs tells me he is fine short yardage. Against the Chiefs they didn't have a pivot when the sneak was getting stopped. Until that point though it was a 95% plus success rate. The eagles tush push isnt an indictment on Barkley. I have said multiple times and continue to say with the Cap increasing and spiking in a few years Buffalo is in a position to extend Cook and not infringe on any other roster move. Without a mega deal and Cook being included to save a premium pick, trading Cook for a pick this offseason is a lateral or backwards move.

I would argue this is the best class at Dline since Olivers class. The talent available would be very hard to pass up. Could very well see the Diggs trade. Buffalo trades a massive package and miss the chance at drafting Jefferson.

I think Grant inflates Mason Grahams production. Similar to Lawerence and Wilkins at Clemson. Imo those guys can become better pass rushers. They will get less attention from opposing teams protection in the pros early on than they have had in years. Guys don't become more stout against the run in the pros. Scheme and fit. Buffalo has a 3 Tech in Oliver. Carter seemed to play his best filling in at 3 tech with Oliver limited/injured. Thats 2 3 techs. Jones and Johnson are not it at 1 Tech. That is the need. They haven't had a long term answer at 1 tech in years. Get a guy that immediately improves the run defense. In situations vs lesser guards he can man handle on passing downs.

Imo thats why he will be available. Dexter Lawerence and Chistian Wilkins imo. Lawerence was perceived as a 2 down player. In reality Lawerence blew up plays and Wilkins cleaned them up. Buffalo needs a DT like Lawerence to open the interior up for Oliver and Benard. A player like Grant unlocks players around him more so than guys with better pass rushing profiles. Buffalo has a top third of the league 3 tech. They need a 1 tech. Badly. Or they need to move on from Oliver. His style does not mesh without a guy that eats double teams.

The premier edge defender is the best impact for the 2025 Bills. If the market is more inflated and those guys stay put this is the year to invest in the DLine. The majority of the top 60-80 players are defensive lineman. 2 of the Bills first 3 picks could potentially be starting caliber defenders on the line. I want the put the chips in and go for it move. Now I think that style of move doesn't have to be dline. Maybe DB, maybe Wr. Might get the best overall return by filling either of thise spots via trade And using the picks remaining for Dline. Interesting year for sure. The draft lines up with Buffalos needs but that might not be where they go. Time will tell. I expect a heavy amount of capital invested into the defense again.

Bring one in or draft one. Fully support adding a Wr.

But they do have cap space. It comes down to is Terry is too caught up in paying for the stadium overages to cover the signing bonus required to make it all work. 3 premium picks, somewheres in 25ish in cap space to upgrade 1tech, Edge, corner, Wr. Why do we need to trade the starting Rb to do that? Cap is jumping massively in the next few years too. I dont understand the issue.

I don't touch the Oline. It was the strength of the team. Was the strongest positional group on the team. They have the ability to bring everyone back and same reserves I do it. This offseason I see 3 areas thats needed. Size and ability on the dline. Increased athleticism in the secondary. Wr with vertical ability. Realistically, should find that in the draft. Look to add the best young talent in through trade or Fa that help those areas. Buffalo was at the door step of the Superbowl with average weapons and average defense. No need to erode the strengths to fix the other areas. With so few UFAs. They have the ability to add 2 above average starters. Id look for Edge, Corner, Safety or Wr. I think interior Dline is too strong a class to pay 8 plus a year for a vet. Buffalo has 3 picks in the meat of the 25 class. Outside the top 10 prospects good luck determining 11-60. Those 3 paired with a few additions Buffalo will be more than formidable.

True. But that would be Allen asking for 45% over the top of the market. Cook isn't doing anything but asking for top of the market. With front loaded deals, rosters bonus, and other incentives with escalators. A 15 mil a year deal on paper could look like 11-12 mil per year against the cap. I have said multiple times Buffalo has the ability to make all these maneuvers without playing an either or game. If Cook is traded or not extended it better be with a major addition made to the offense. Simply replacing him with another day 2 rookie doesn’t work for me.

Im not advocating. Im just not mad at a player asking for it. From his position he can make a case how strong a position is debatable. 15 mil a year is also the glass ceiling running backs are trying to break. The final number is all fluff anyways. Guarantees front loaded, outs after 26 and 27 would also make a 15 avp of total money earned much less in reality. Beane has a number in mind but I would want them to prioritize an extension for Cook. Not paying a rb is philosophy. In a league with finite resources leaves you with premier players at not premier positions. Yes, in a vacuum you pay this position over that and so on. In reality it comes down to the player. Cook is top 10 and approaching top 5 territory at his position vs the 45th best wr? An extension is cheaper vs playing it out cap wise .

Oliver has been solid. Imo Beane prioritized 3 tech not 1 tech. Mcdermott played the Star because the importance 1 tech has on the front 7 run defense. Beane has used b to c level FA to fill the role. They have shuffled different players through. Get Ed a big mfer to force attention and create disruption.

Hence could. He wouldn't play the position he is currently excelling at. This comment is why he was drafted in rd 2. After filling the outside corner need with Mitchell they drafted Cooper fill the other corner, or slot, or safety. After the switch to slot Cooper and the secondary took off.

Isiah Simmons. Is he a linebaker? Is he fluid enough to play safety? With 2 high safety and light numbered boxes where does he play. In college put him at wide side slot/baker and let him roam. NFL, narrower hashes more 2 way go situations. Can he guard a pro slot? As with Bishop does he have the feel for deep safety and how is he at the point of attack. Taller safeties seem like studs but none of them have exceeded expectations for the most part.

Hardy probably the disappointment. Coleman, Bishop and Davis will see expanded roles in 25. Carter will be given the shot at either back up role. Starter beside Oliver is not something I expect. Both lineman seem to be NFL players with Grable a surprise for me. Carter and Coleman both got hurt when they were playing their best and both struggled to regain that consistency. Overall it was a work pail class. Bishop and Coleman both determine its success. He is playing great as a slot. He wasn't replacing Johnson. Moving him to centerfield Desean could have had the same season as Bishop did.

Where is Cooper playing in Buffalo? Safety?

Id assume 11-13 per. I was going off 15 because that is apparently the sky is falling number. Cap allocation comes down to how creative they want to be. They could say they cant sign anyone because they are currently negative cap wise. They can create 10 mil 15 mil 50 mil. With whatever they do they can use void years to minimize whatever cap hit they want for that cap. Thats why im not looking at has a hard number because all the different variables are at the teams disposal to say and do what they want with them. Again Philly has 359,000,000 in void years money and Buffalo has 35,000,000. Start of camp I want a better team on paper than the one that played in January. Starting by trading away a starter and a pick they hit on for another pick in the same rd or less doesn't help get us there. Cook is included for Parsons or Garrett now Im listening. Outside of that I see it as a net loss.

I put that the front office and Ownership. With void years and an extra year with 25 included in an extension his cap hit would be small. They have the ability to do both. It does not have to be either or. Both. Keep Cook, bring in an impact Dlineman. If a trade isnt workable bring in a Db and Wr. Improve the roster.

The market dictates the price. Rb is also a very depressed market. With his age, injury history and career workload I think the next 3-4 years will be his best years. Now as a fan. Are the Bills better without Cook and a premium pick used for his replacement? Or are they better with Cook and a premium pick used to enhance the roster elsewhere? I think thats an easy answer they are better with him. Cheaper cap wise to do it now. They have the money and ability to make it digestible in the short and long term. If those 2 things are true why is Cook so bad for asking for it? You dont think he is worth it ok. The team isn't better without him and the they are just plugging holes on a boat my making new ones imo.

Comparing rosters you pointed out Cook is not elite I was sarcastically pointing out neither was Hurts or Smith. Its more age, potential and market. With Barkley and Henry being a success I could see a large market for Cook. Cook would be significantly less than Hurts or Smith at 15 mil per. Again. Buffalo isnt paying anyone. They easily can pay Cook without an issue. Character assassination over wanting a new deal is crazy. Buffalo can sign Cook. They can trade for a De. They dont have to choose. The lack of action is the front office and likely ownerships choice. Not Cook wanting 3-5 mil more than some think he is worth.

So your first point is invalid. You are ok with Buffalo not spending like other teams. Yes, Cooks contract is a drop in the bucket in NFL pro bowl contracts. Whether its 10,11,12,13 or 15 a year. Buffalo can keep good players and add new ones. Getting upset at a guy coming off a career year again is protecting the Billionaires money. Cook is 25 without an injury history and an incredibly low career workload dating back through college. He has a case for being paid tops in the league. Will his ultimately? Probably not but if you don't ask you don't get. I will not be ok with letting Diggs go than the following year letting Cook go. This is 1 step forward 2 steps back. Getting ride of Allens best weapon is not a recipe for success. This is drought era Bills all over again. Let your best players leave draft their replacements. Started with Winnfield and stopped in 2020. I dont want to do that again. Smith and Hurts are elite now?

Allen is the Qb. Not named Allen, Cook is 2nd and 3rd isnt close. He needs players around him. Sure 15 is top of the market. Likely just a starting point. Compared to every other position 15 mil a year is not that much. I want to experience a Superbowl win. I don't care about how solvent Buffalos cap is. Reason why I compared Phillys money in Void years and Buffalos. 359 mil in void years is the owner. Buffalo is over 300 million less. Everyone has the same rules and options. But tell me more how finite the money is? Philly pays Hurts more than Allen. Pay Smith, pay Brown, pay both tackles, Slay and can afford Barkley. Yet Cook is too much for Buffalo to afford?

Why are so many protectors of Billionaires money? Dude hasn’t said a word publicly. His brother and agent are trying to get him the best deal. It’s uncomfortable but it does not reflect his character in any way. Using the levers to get the best deal is no different than guys being cut or traded in the next weeks by the organization. He play well. He is the best weapon on offense. I dont want to get in the habit of eroding Allen of his playmakers because he will “make it work”. The Eagles had 359 mil of void money the Bills had 35. The team needs to make it work.

Guys lacking elite traits or lacking elite production. Quite a few tweaners that play end but could line up inside on passing downs. I think both OSU DE will not wow with athleticism that will cause them to slide. Somewhere around 20 dlineman possibly more will land in the consensus top 50 prospects. I think the odds are high to land 2 in the top 56 if that is the way they go. For high pass rush potential you will need to select him at 30. I think you can find a 3 down De who probably is better vs the run than the pass early at 56. I like the idea of getting bigger upfront. Thats why I like 1T DT at 30 and De at 56.

1. Dline. Big M’Fer or pass rusher. The way I expect the draft to play out I think this will be the most likley option available. Buffalo has a well paid 3 tech. They need a nose/1 tech. Those are the type of players that drop due to limited pass rush potential. I will also never be made at a pass rusher on the edge. Kid from Marshall or BC. I think there are multiple starters at DE in rd 2. 2. DB starter opposite Benford or premier safety. This is a spot if someone slides. Starks or a top Db is there I take them 3. Potential 1 Wr. This imo is the longest shot and less likely. Class is so so maybe Embuka or Golden. I wont thumb my nose at a weapon for Allen.