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The party is winning every culture war outside abortion. Ironically, it’s because they are - as you say - stuck in 2000 (on the culture war issues) whereas the Dems have entered some Black Mirror era.

Vivek is really talented .. too bad he’s not actually trying to become President. The content of DeSantis answers are strong .. he just needs to stop trying to smile. Ok.. Christie just hit Vivek with a sledgehammer - definitely laughed at that.

If tough decisions have to be made, it’s a lot easier to move Milano for a pick and replace him with Williams/Bernard at their natural position than say LT or CB. It’s not ideal, but off-seasons are likely going to have an Edmunds like loss (at least) more often than not moving forward.

I may have issues with how Beane does some things, but managing the cap isn’t one of them. Im sure he’ll figure it out. He’s lined up contracts for a reason and acquired a bunch of draft picks next year, also, for a reason. Could very well be the last go around for Hyde, Poyer and Morse this year. I don’t know that the Bills will want to stand pat on Dawkins and White cap-wise, so it may be a situation where one or both are extended at some point to create cap space next year or potentially also playing their last season here. Those are the five question marks, imo, after the season. Also.. does anyone know what the effects of a Milano trade next year would be on the cap?

Are you a Shakir hater or defender... not sure what your angle is by getting defensive over this. Yes, I think Khalil Shakir could be used in a player swap for for a WR needy team that could have a backup who is an upgrade for what we have at a position of weakness. If we flip him for a pick, recent 5th rounder with one year under his belt.. flashed a bit, but is still an unknown.. 6th/7th round pick. I also think we could flip Day 3 picks for players as well.. but I, personally, would rather player swaps of players in positions we're crowded in than sending away picks.

Chiefs to Mahomes: "We've dropped a bag on another Tackle for you" Bengals to Burrow: "We've snagged Orlando Brown to protect you" Bills to Allen: "Can we interest you in a baby model?" In all seriousness, he does seem like a worthwhile developmental Tackle to keep on the 53, likely taking the place of Doyle. Which is fine, as long as Beane works some magic and makes a move for a legit swing tackle before the season starts.

We all focus on our cap issues, and the Chiefs are situated better than pretty much anyone else (Bills, Bengals, Jets, Dolphins) but they do have the (good) ramifications of drafting well coming up on the horizon... A lot of good players like Humphrey and Smith on their OL will be needing new deals soon.. and likely won't be cheap.

Maybe, but they also aren't the Buffalo Bills.. They don't feel the need to pay a bunch of guys on Defense. He's THE guy.

6/7 Rd Pick or player swap for a fringe starter/quality backup level player

Solid players, especially at OT, aren't going to be available for us via waivers - and teams don't just cut quality OL. If I were Beane, I'd be making Shakir, Boogie (or) Epenesa available for player swaps. In terms of creating cap space, I'd do the least we can do to get cap compliant with some wiggle room. Outside of Jones/Johnson, I don't have much of an appetite to restructure anyone else given our future cap reality relative to their play on the field (White/Dawkins).

Chiefs have 3 players that the entire team plays off of.. Mahomes Kelce Jones This isn't like them trading away Tyreek Hill. And I think they will get a deal done with Chris Jones, but I think that because - unless it becomes toxic - Chiefs Front Office also understands trading Jones is not the same as trading Hill.

McGovern isn't in the same category as those other guys. I think the interior is pretty strong with Morse, a mid-tier FA with upside, RD2 pick and strong depth. Not drafting Dawand Jones was maddening on Draft Night, and even more-so now... If Bills fans had their way, our IOL would be led by Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith, with Dawand Jones as RT competition. No clue why the staff seems to take so long to reach the conclusions fanbase and media have years earlier. We finally fix the IOL, only to be dependent upon a wild card in Spencer Brown with zero depth behind him. At some point Allen will get fed up. Especially when he sees what the Bengals & Chiefs do for his peer elite QB's.

I agree, for the most part, but wouldn't say they've made minimal investment.. They just don't seem to pay guys on that side of the ball. That Defense has investment with Day 1/Day 2 picks in guys like Karlaftis, Anudike-Uzomah, Bolton, Chenal, McDuffie etc., but it all plays off Chris Jones in the middle of that DL.

Completely agree. It's why we went out and signed Von. We were desperately searching for that elite level difference maker on Defense. Chris Jones has been that for KC.. and they 100% lose to the Bengals in the AFC CG without him. As good as Mahomes/Kelce are, they can't do it alone, and watching that game made it abundantly clear that Chris Jones was the difference between winning and losing. I'd even argue that an elite DT is worth more than an elite EDGE. Guys like Chris Jones and Aaron Donald completely destroy and/or occupy the middle of an OL, thus allowing everyone else to play off of them.

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For whatever reasons they have, Buffalo clearly isn't worried about the MLB position like we are. If they were, I have to think a stronger move is available for a non-premium position than signing a USFL guy. Maybe it's a scheme thing, a role thing.. maybe we watch MNF in a few weeks and realize why they don't seem as panicked as the fanbase. It's not like OT, where we can just trade for someone or pick someone up off waivers and immediately have them active on Gameday as Spencer Brown's backup.. They don't even trust Dorian Williams to go out there yet.. they're not going to trust someone off the street or via trade if they don't do it asap. We're only a few weeks away and apparently MLB in our Defense is more complex than quantum physics.

Pretty interesting breakdown. Listened to it earlier. It does sound like the OL issues were a lot more nuanced, and not as bad, as initially thought. I also think putting Josh out there in games like this is almost dangerous at this point.. case and point, the bizarre play where he ran forward, had a lane to pick up yards, then ran back behind the LOS, changed direction, only to get sacked.. He's clearly thinking too much, to avoid preseason hits, which resulted in a play where he puts himself in a myriad of awkward positions to get hit.... in order to avoid a hit.

I do kinda like that McDermott’s Defense will be under the bright lights. Jets don’t exactly know what to prepare for and McD certainly doesn’t want to get lit up in his HC/DC debut.

(Man gets shot in the face) Biden: “I too once had a paper cut”

I have zero patience for this.

QB - Bills OL - Bills RB - Tie WR - Bills TE - Bills DL - Jets LB - Jets CB - Jets S - Bills Both OL’s have question marks, but ours is better on paper, with more potential. If our OL can keep the Jets DL from taking over the game, Bills cover.

If you need to feel better, watch this compilation of Mazi Smith, the guy Dallas took when we jumped them for Kincaid. Im sure he’ll get better, but yikes…

Seems to be a common theme amongst those digging into the tape.