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  1. 10 hours ago, Paup 1995MVP said:

    Even first round QB's have red flags.  There is no certainty of success from any draft pick.  These are young men that are going up to a higher level of competition.  It is certainly not easy to succeed as an NFL QB.  But agreed taking Jake Fromm in the 5th round, the downside is minimal.  The kid is a winner.  He is a gamer.  He competes hard, is smart and can make plays.  Does he have amazing physical tools?  Not to the level of some QB prospects.  But that's not a necessity to being a solid NFL QB.  Joe Montana did not have a cannon for an arm, the fastest 40, or was 6'5 250 pounds.  But he was an amazing QB in an era where the defense was allowed to beat the snot out of the QB w impunity.  (look up the hit he took from Jim Burt in the Meadowlands in the playoff game against the Giants in 86 or 87.  My goodness)   Physical tools are great but understanding the nuances of the game and using the mental side to always have the edge is what separates the champions of every sport.  A quick example:  The best starting pitcher of the modern baseball era (since 1980's) was.....Greg Maddux.  From a physical perspective he was maybe 5'11 and 180 pounds.  The most normal looking guy ever.  Guy won over 350 games!!  He barely ever threw above 88-89 mph.  But he knew how to pitch better then anyone, and his ball was always moving.  Anyone who watched him knows what I mean.  He took his physical ability and combined that with superior knowledge of how to pitch, and an amazing grit and competitiveness.  Loved watching him.   Not saying that Fromm is that.  But you all should get the point.  He will make the Bills better at the least because he will be much better then Matt Barkley.  Anything further then that remains to be seen.  But for anyone to say he is trash or a scrub (my kids included) are sorely mistaken.

    Maddox was tough.  I see similarities with Staubach and Brees.

    14 hours ago, BillsNutHawaii said:

     

    I hope you’re wrong, but I think by the end of the 2021 season you could be right about Fromm.  I don’t hate JA, I think he’s a truly great guy, really nice too.  But if we are looking for the nicest guy to be the QB, then I’ll nominate my neighbor. And it’s not that Fromm is / will be great .... I’m just not sure JA will consistently be able to avoid injury and I’m not sure he will ever be able to translate the game to the satisfaction of the HC.... hope I’m wrong. 

    Remember every NFL QB is one hit away, and Josh gets hit more than most.  I believe Fromm could step in and keep us on the playoff quest ?.  Could we say same for Barkley??  Go Bills!!

     

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  2. 3 hours ago, TwistofFate said:

    He's the insurance policy.  I don't care that he went in the 5th.  He was never meant to drop to the 5th.   We know this much because our GM stated it clearly. 

     

    Hasselbeck, Gannon, Brunell, Bulger, Johnson, yea late rounders are more than capable, especially when they dropped in the draft, they fit your system, and you have no real answer if your current Qb flounders. 

     

    Fromm will be on the team and most likely 2 by the start of the season. 

    Yes, I believe that Fromm could be a starter.  He’s smart and a winner.  I’d put him in same category as Staubach, Montana, and Daddy Manning.  He might not be a freak athlete like Josh, but Cam wasn’t  winner.  I hope Josh is.  It’s all about matching a skill set with a system.  See Montana and Brady.  Go Bills!!

  3. 16 minutes ago, mathja said:

    I think that for a lot of the people who are down on this pick it’s partly psychological. The Bills didn’t pick in the first round, so in a way it might feel like Epenesa was their first round pick. I think he’s almost being judged like a 1st round pick when he wasn’t. 
     

    Imagine for a moment that the Diggs trade wasn’t made and Ceedee Lamb slipped a few more spots and the Bills picked Lamb first and then Epenesa fell into their laps in the 2nd. I think the rhetoric would sound very different. 
     

    By the way, I believe Diggs will be better than Lamb, especially over the next 3 years, and I absolutely live Epenesa and had my fingers crossed for him the entire time, never imagining he would actually fall. He’s an absolute beast. 

    Yes, dude fell in our laps on day 2.  Hope some QBs fall in his lap!!  Hope he’s got some nasty.  I think he’ll play with a chip on his shoulder like Thurmond.  He was our best choice for our team at 54.  Go Bills!!

  4. I’m seeing that many states are starting a phased re-opening in May.  Once restaurants, subways, barbers, etc open, the chances for football improve.  All through this, medical workers have been in close quarters along with retail workers, and essential operations have managed to continue. I don’t know the stats for their infection, but I’m sure there will be strategic testing soon that will allow near normal operations in most situations, including football, albeit no fans or few fans.  (Maybe there’s enough high school and college fields in Montana.  There is a Buffalo but I don’t know if they have a field.  LOL!) MLB and golf will be the litmus tests.  My hope is that we’ll see Josh Allen throwing TD passes by Oct.  Go Bills!!!

  5. On 4/5/2020 at 9:31 PM, Augie said:

     

    I’m saying I feel like we really have only THREE quality NFL WR’s right now, and 2 of them are in their 30’s. Plus they often have injuries to deal with. (It seems like fast guys and hammys are an issue.)  It’s a seriously talented WR draft pool this year. If they feel they can get the right guy at the right value, I’d fully support that. 

     

    Tell me, what is your reasoning for NOT wanting a WR? 

    Totally agree.  Better not pass on Claypool or Higgins if they’re there.  I mean it!!  We need a TO type.  If they are and we take a corner, OL or anything, I’ll cry for week.   In fact, I hope they move up 5-10 spots to nab one of them.  Go Bills!!! 

  6. On 3/25/2020 at 10:57 AM, Rubes said:

    I'm not worried about Knox. He made some filthy catches last year, he has the hands. I think it's more of a concentration issue. He'll work it out. If he does, he could be special.

    Yes, 90% of draftniks here last year said he was a beast ?. He is an example of the rookie doldrums and validates why we did better than drafting a WR at 22.  I don’t understand the knocks on Knox.  Go Bills! 

     

  7. 8 hours ago, Victory Formation said:

    This roster is loaded with talent. Beane really overloaded this team with lots of good players. Only holes I see are RG, RT and backup RB. Even those positions it’s not like omg the sky is falling. Buffalo should win the AFC East and I could possibly see a Super Bowl run in play if Josh Allen takes a step forward. This is a 12 win team. Once again, even our weak areas have talented players that can perform if need be. We will go as far as Allen takes us.

    Agree.  KC and Seattle look tough, and maybe Steelers.  Still need a FB and Josh needs at least 6 250+ yard games please.  12 or more wins would be awesome, anything less than 10 would be awful. Go Bills!! 

  8. 52 minutes ago, buffaloboyinATL said:

    The all-in move for me would be be to trade whatever it took to Tennessee for Derrick Henry.  The Defense is already pretty solid and with Henry joining Singletary in the backfield, we would be able to put up points and keep potent offenses like the Chiefs off the field.  That would be my' win this year' move.

    Ok, you gotta identify whatever.  My whatever Would be 2021 first, and our 2nd and 4th this year.  I do want the Hammer but he won’t come cheap.

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  9. 4 minutes ago, Mr. K said:

    That is hilarious. Can't wait to see him on Sundays.

     

    I just hope Josh Allen continues to progress. This is the year of no excuses for Allen. If he looks bad it might be time to look elsewhere. Other than that I'm excited to see what other additions come via  the draft.

    Yes!!  He better look better;  however,  if he looks like last year, he’s safe.  He needs more games like the Steeler and Miami games. Only reason to look elsewhere is if his arm falls off. Go Bills!!!

  10. 35 minutes ago, SCBills said:

    If we didn’t already have a good slot WR and burner outside WR, Higgins might not be the guy we should be targeting at 22, but when you look at what we need for Allen.... Higgins, outside of Lamb, might be the best match this offseason. 
     

    I’ll tell you one thing... Higgins catches that TD that Duke dropped against Houston....

    Tee is the guy for me.  He’s big with good hands and radius.  Let’s see his speed.  If he’s 4.5 we’ll have to go get him at 16.  I can’t see the GM waiting to see if he drops.  If he’s closer to 4.6, he may be there at 22.  I think he’s better for us than some the marquee guys.  Go Bills!!  

     

  11. 2 hours ago, Lurker said:

     

    Metcalf is a MUCH better athlete than Higgins.    That lack of athleticism--in a WR class chock full of it--is one of the biggest negatives I have with him at #22 (along with some route inflexibility/explosion limitations).   

     

    Pick 40 to 56 is another matter, however, as that would be a better value slot for him.   I think he'll slide into Round 2, given how strong this overall draft class is.   If the Bills like him enough, trading up to the first half of round 2 to get him would be OK.    Just not at #22...

    Most mocks put him in first.  I like his size.  If he can do 4.4 as some say, he might not last til 22.  Go Bills!!

  12. 1 hour ago, BringBackOrton said:

    Fair enough.  I just think they will have similar careers.  I don't see Higgins producing all that well at the NFL level.

    Many had same take on Metcalf last year and  we wouldn’t be drafting a WR if he was a Bill. Think we’d be lucky if he’s still there at 22.  If he is and we don’t nab him, I’ll cry a river.

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