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Not sure you saw this but Bodine was back in the game and reports were he just cramped up.

Interesting that on all these sacks that one of the DTs was Lorenzo Alexander. I believe all our sacks were on 3rd down so Leslie dialed up a rush package. Looks like our rush package is Murphy, Zo, Kyle and Jerry. Imagine they could sub Shaq and Horrible Harry for Zo and Kyle too.

I imagine OBD sees Tobin as an alternative to Conor Mcdermott worst case and a Newhouse replacement best case. Can't see him coming in at this point of year and beating Mills out.

Man wow first time I heard someone loved these dark unis. The road version in this era were CFLesque or worse. My favs are the current all white with the standing Buffalo helmet when we do that look.

Hey wow Bills get the A team announcers! Will really enjoy Tony Romo on his pre-snap reads and correlation to where Josh Allen goes. I may be in minority but I enjoy Romo.

Only missed the mic drop here!

So trade Lions for Jags and I am right with you at 6-10. Bills' draw of the NFC North an AFC South brings more competitive teams than last year's schedule. Can't see Bills foing 6-2 at home this year and they will be hard pressed to get 3 wins on the road like last year. 4-4 at home and 2-6 on the road this year

i say let Gaines play CB2 spot and Johnson in the slot. That way last years depth chart wont have to be changed!?

Good one! My read is Daboll is all about mismatches and Logan Thomas and Croom offer much better athleticism than Nick Oleary and are also much taller targets on seam routes or quick hit RPO slants. Easier passes for NP or JA to hit on and these 2 guys can get some YAC as well. Haven't seen a RAC like Croom's with leap in end zone by a Bills TE since Keith McKellar!

ditto on Wesley. Boettger too

gotcha - My premise is if Allen/Nate both went down in 1 game Logan Thomas could mop up if need be

Not aware that Taiwan has ever played QB. raiders used him as CB and RB. Logan Thomas actually played QB for the Cardinals when he came in the league.

As for Thomas > OLeary remember Thomas is a former QB who will likely play the Joe Webb role of emergency QB this year

It could be him or Coleman or a waiver wire pickup. Foster not a hands catcher and his TD on THU could have been reversed as he was bobbling ball as he put it away. If he gets cut I believe Foster is target for PS

well played.

We used to have an ugliest girl contest at or HS Dances too. That first half was comical...and that's being kind. That was versus their 3rd stringers btw. Granted he brought them back but i would have to say McCarron has less than 5% chance to be named week 1 starter by McD.

The trend now in the NFL is to have two QBs on the 53 and an emergency QB. Logan Thomas may make roster because he could be the 3rd QB and dress every week. Its what the Bills did last year. Oakland/Gruden may be a better place for AJ anyways. And we know Gruden loves him some NP. Either guy could be sent out west

Please see attached. OBD could get OL, CB or LB help in a trade. More valuable than your 3rd string QB https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2018/8/29/17795228/financial-ramifications-moving-aj-mccarron-off-the-buffalo-bills-roster-nathan-peterman-josh-allen

IMHO if McCarron gets start it will be to showcase him for a trade this weekend. Pretty good insurance for a backup needy team with a young starter (OAK and DAL) with playoff aspirations. Could see McD and Beane going with NP early in the season and then switching to Josh after the bye.

In any season there are some unforeseen circumstances that pop up and can really impact any teams performance. Some are obvious like losing your starting franchise QB. Others are less obvious, and I call them "gotchas". So, that being said, here are my potential less obvious 2018 "gotchas"for the Bills. i will skip QB and WR as they have been addressed ad nauseum. Trent Murphy's injury status worsens and he goes to IR and our DE situation and pass rush don't improve. Brady, Rodgers, Rivers, Stafford, Cousins, Luck, Flacco and Watson are a scary bunch or QBs if given time. LeSean McCoy loses more than 2 games to a suspension. Coupled with his usual 2 games missed due to injury we could be looking at an 800 yd rushing season from Shady. I actually like an Ivory/Murphy grouping as his backups but feel Shady in Daboll's offense could be special - think a bigger faster Dion Lewis. Shady - stay healthy and out of trouble please. Our Nickel package gets victimized with the 2 LBs on the field in passing downs. Edmunds is gifted physically but needs to learn the game and improve on tackling in space as evidenced in Carolina game. A Humber/Milano WLB combo can be run at if Milano is in there and Humber has apparently lost a step in coverage. I don't see another Bill able to start at WLB and play in the nickle too. Could still see a trade here as crucial role in McDs D. DT if Kyle or Star get hurt. Right back where we were last year with the only upside being Harrison Philips. Not seeing Adolphus Washington improving yet. Outside CB depth still an issue. Vontae Davis needs to show he can cover AND tackle. He looked a little off against the Cats. Right now I wonder if Frasier moves gaines outside for White/Davis if hurt and puts T Johnson at Slot. Swing Tackle? My guess is D'ondre Wesley earns this role and Newhouse and McDermott get cut. We also need a better 4th OT on this team as no depth at OT. McBeane may look for a waiver wire pickup or trade here too. What say you? These may seem like small issues but they can be compounded by actions by OBD, suspensions or injuries.

I voted yes as we have an over 30 blindside rusher in Hughes and 2 question marks in Murphy (injury history) and Shaq (Injury and slow get off) at other DE spot. Back in 2014 draft I was convinced our trading up to #4 spot was to get mack, not Watkins. My disappointment was only exceeded by 2012 draft when we traded up in Rd 3 to grab TJ Graham when I was sure it was for Russel Wilson. We can address the 2014 wrong by getting Mack back now. Would definitely help our league worst sack totals on defense.

The NFL has changed dramatically in the last 25 years since the Bills were last dominant. Back in the late 80's, early 90's it seems like the good teams had 3 all - world players at QB, RB and WR: Back in the day: Bills: Kelly, Reed, Thomas - all HOFers 'Boys: Aikman, Irvin, Smith - all HOFers 49ers: Montana/Young, Rice/TO, Craig - All but Craig in HOF Broncos: Elway, Sharp/Smith, Davis - all but Davis in HOF Today's NFL: Steelers have the closest thing in Big Ben, Laveon Bell and Antonio Bryant as all 3 could make HOF It seems today that NE has 2/3 in Brady/Gronk as the RB position is a roulette wheel in their offense. New Orleans has Brees, Kamara/Ingram, and Michael Thomas - but only Brees is making HOF ATL has Ryan, Jones and their two headed RB attack (Coleman and Freeman) Do you think the platooning of RBs in the league today (as opposed to the old 350-400 carry bell cow) is responsible? Or is it all the rule changes favoring the passing game (5000 yd passers, receivers with >100 receptions) that is responsible? I look at the NFL draft and the salaries for RB1s and say that the whole position is de-emphasized save for the few who can run and catch (Johnson, Bell, McCoy, Kamara). It appears the new rules NFL makes having a set of Triplets unnecessary as long as your team can still throw the ball. What are your thoughts?

maybe the MJ was in the brownie!?

I like the simplicity in comparing personnel. A couple things jump out: The change in OC and the change at QB will determine the real outcome in 2018. Less predictable and a faster paced passing offense should help rankings and produce more points. A power run game for 16 weeks also makes more sense given the personnel. At WR in 2017 we did not have KB for most of the year and when he played he was very limited as hurt upon arrival. Turns out Zay was also dinged up and played hurt all year so those 2 guys should be better in 2018. Kerley is a solid move the chains target in 2018 where we really had none in 2018. At O-Line there are 3 major changes. Ducasse to LG is a huge transition and one that he may not be able to make. He lacks the quickness that Richie has and is not as powerful either. Miller needs to be better than 2016 at RG and Groy needs to be the stalwart on the inside to keep pressure out of QBs face. So in the end I will take the 2018 offense as it should be more diverse and productive. The QB, WR and OL talent will be less than average in the league and that concerns me.