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Taron Johnson is so good, but with the way he plays and the way we play Defense, they desperately need to find his eventual successor at backup Nickel.

That bail coverage on Robinson with a huge cushion wasn’t great.

Eh, not much he could do on that drive. Giants DL got pressure way too fast on his drop backs.

No idea what you’re watching. Defense gave up one big completion when Tre bailed and gave a huge cushion to Robinson. Other than that, I liked what I saw.

That’s all I need to see from Bosa this preseason. Sheesh.. monster. If we get that from him, Rousseau, Oliver etc are going to eat this year.

Bosa looks good

Very specific and very interesting answer here from Joe B to this question.

Fair point ha

If im Browns fan, I’d want them to start Sanders this year. He clearly has talent. His issue, based on his Colorado tape, will be negative plays. Which isn’t unique to a rookie QB, but his negative plays are insanely negative. Like 20 yard sacks negative.

Keon early, then Shavers to see if he can put together a statement game given his camp hype. Hancock and Strong, specifically Hancock as he’s an intriguing prospect and I’m hoping he can elevate the ceiling at NCB/Safety. The DL. Not just Sanders, Walker and Jackson, but second year Carter and Solomon. Doubt we see much of Oliver, Jones, Epenesa, Rousseau and Bosa. The young guys are the key, along with Hoecht when he comes back, to us getting to the Super Bowl (imo). If these guys hit, this DL has Eagles ‘24 level potential. And say what you want, but Walker was a first round pick after his first year, then second year back issues. If we found a way to mitigate those issues, watch out….

Congrats to Dion! Spencer Brown won’t make the list but he is absolutely a Top 100 player. Probably one more elite season and some notoriety away from being ranked in the 50-100 area.

This is wild.. wasn’t his finger sideways?

If Cook would take the Kyren Williams deal, as I think John Wawrow alluded he might, then Cook is probably being reasonable in his ask and it sounds like the Bills FO maybe just doesn’t want him back unless it’s at a low number. If Cook wants more than Kyren Williams, then (imo) he should ask for a trade if he that’s upset about us not offering that or stop the nonsense and play out his final year. Cook and Kyren are similarly valued players albeit very different. Cook is more talented and explosive but doesn’t offer the all-around 3 down back ability Kyren does. And we are not in the same position as LA, with Kyren. We have an elite mobile QB. They have a very good, but aging immobile QB dealing with a somewhat serious injury.

Bishop has got to get back out there. He’s becoming the only piece im worried about capping the ceiling of this defense. Rapp is injury prone as well, but is a solid to above average safety. Our CB situation with Benford, Tre and Taron looks really strong. Milano/Bernard, again with the health question, but when healthy might be the best LB tandem in the NFL. Revamped DL with a ton of talent and potential. Just holding out hope Bishop can get back on the field so we’re not capped with replacement level play from Hamlin all season.

Feels like 5.5 roster spots counting for 6 when we include Samuel. The staff really wants him to work out here, and he’s looked good when healthy, but it’s just insane at this point with his constant injuries.

No, but I was surprised McDermott said he expects him to be there today. Seems to be getting a bit more contentious, otherwise I would think McD would just sidestep the topic .. something like “we obviously hope he’s out there, but…”

Bishop still out and Rapp expected to miss a week.

There’s only a few RB’s I’d consider to make sense saying “all world” Henry and Saquon aren’t getting traded. CMC and Kamara.. maybe? Lots of mentions of Cook and Hall in the replies.

I don’t think a trade of Cook would be done unless we get a player back that can help us this year. I’m not saying some mega deal for Parsons, but I don’t think it would be Cook for a 3rd.

I think he’s either extended, traded or comes back for the opener. I put the first two at higher odds than the last one. I have to imagine the next move, if no extension is on the horizon, is a trade demand.

It’s more an issue of what I’d rather spend 11-12M per year on. If we can pay Cook and keep McGovern/Torrence. Ok, I can get on board. If it means we lose one of them next year to keep Cook.. I’d rather pay the above average Center or potentially elite RG over him and then draft a home run hitter in Round 2 or 3. Based on how Milano has looked in camp, if he stays healthy this year, the Bills will definitely want to bring him back. What if Bosa stays healthy all year and has a huge impact? AJ & Bosa will be FA’s after the year so the Bills will likely be in the Draft/FA Market for an EDGE. Thats not a cheap position to fill, even if they believe in Jackson & Solomon. IF we use Cook more in the passing game, then like I’ve said before, I do see Alvin Kamara in his prime potential, but if we pay him.. he better be more than a sub 50% snaps player and he better not wear down with more usage.

Rams paid a RB because they run a lot and have a statue at QB. Bills have an athletic freak who will still be in his prime for the duration of what would be a James Cook extension. I understand the similarities between the Bills and Rams elite run offenses, even further comparison driven by Cook and Kyren being that B-level tier of RB behind Saquon and Henry, but our QB situations are not the same. Rams might be even more reliant on the run game this year with McVay’s ominous remarks about Stafford.