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Thanks for sharing. Those days were truly special times! Hard to grasp for some of the younger Bill’s fans how truly amazing what it was like to watch the Bills back then. The team and the fanbase expected to win each weekend and for some us older fans it’s the hope that in the near future we restore Buffalo football back to how it was and can be!

Hypothetically, let’s play this out and the Bills finish with a top 5 pick. Allen plays in 2018 and shows good progress. IMO, our biggest needs next year based upon this are RB, OT, C, WR, TE, LB and CB. Narrowing that down our pick would be OT, WR, OLB or CB based upon draft value. We certainly need a stud WR! Need to be in position to groom Shady’s replacement but not w a top 5 pick. That should narrow our choices of prospects down significantly.

Heck of a speech. I loved watching and cheering for Jim as the QB for the Bills and even have an autographed jersey of his. However, the impact, inspiration and courage that Jim has shown since retiring is truly amazing! Jim is a legend on and off the field of sports. Not many athletes can say that. Praying for continued healing.

IMO, our offense may finish in the bottom five in the league. We just have too many unknowns. If I was the DC against the Bills, I’d stack the box and force McCarron to beat me. For the best interests of the Bills I don’t put Allen on the field the first half of the season unless he’s just lighting it up in practice and preseason. For the right deal, I’d also make McCoy available. Next year, you go all in on addressing the offense. You’ll have excellent cap space and draft capital to add playmakers and solidify the OL and add another LB and QB. I'm typically very optimistic but just too many unknowns on offense this year. Hope they prove me wrong though and guys step up.

I’m all in on Allen. However as a fan, I think it’s important to set realistic expectations this year. The offense will be a major work in progress this year with significant question marks at OL and WR. If Shady is injured for any significant length of time this year, we could rank near the bottom of NFL offensive statistics. Personally, I’m in no rush to put Allen out on the field anytime soon this year unless he’s just lighting it up in camp and preseason. Let him learn, work on tightening his mechanics and watch plenty of film. Next year, you can address the OL, WR and RB depth with the draft and FA. If all goes well, you are setup for LONG TERM success in year three under McDermott and certainly a changing of the guard in the AFC East.

For me there are five very distinct WTF moments: 1) Drafting Aaron Maybin 2) Hiring Dick Jauron 3) Drafting Willis McGahee 4) The defensive strategy during their last minute drive on MNF! 5) Totally missing on McCargo and JP Losman. Two 1st rounders that we’re total busts!

Ask me in 2 years. Until then everything is just speculation and hope!

Huge holes to still fill. OG, C, WR, MLB, CB and RB depth. Loved the draft capital we had going into tonight. Feel somewhat disappointed now. IMO, strong possibility we will be drafting top ten next year. Allen probably won’t play this year, so you still don’t know if he is your QB. In hindsight, I think we should of just taken Mahomes last year.

James Daniel or Sony Michel. Shore up the middle of the OL for years or have a great combo of backs between Shady and Sony!

Not opposed at all if the Bills can’t find the right trade to move up and land Allen at 12. The guy literally had junk receivers this year who dropped a ton of catchable balls. He had 2 interceptions in the first game against Iowa and 4 the rest of the season. Whoever we draft this year probably isn’t going to start. At this point, assuming Rosen and Allen are in our realistic sites to acquire in the draft without giving up a fortune. Rosen can use the year to add additional strength and Allen will have a year of additional learning.

Really don’t want to give up next years #1 as we “could” be drafting in the top 10.

No complaints if we draft James Daniel at 22. Should be an anchor on the OL for a long time. Just depends where LB ranks on their board.

This is why I don’t want to trade our 2018 1st round pick. Even if we trade up for a Qb, I don’t see them starting this year. My gut says the Bills will be drafting in the top 10 next year.

I won’t be that upset. If the Bills stay at 12 and get a Qb with the drafting falling their way or can’t find a trade partner, I’d still be happy landing Allen . Get a LB with the 22nd pick and Sony Michel in the 2nd. Hypothetically: 12- Allen 22- LB from Boise State 2nd Rd- Michel 2nd Rd-OL or WR 3rd Rd-OL/CB 4th Rd- Jewell (LB) from Iowa Would be ecstatic with this draft!

If the Bills stay at 12 and get a Qb with the drafting falling their way, get LB with the 22nd pick, I’d love them to get Sony Michel! Hypothetically: 12- Allen or Rosen 22- LB from Boise State 2nd Rd- Michel 2nd Rd-OL or WR 3rd Rd-OL/CB 4th Rd- Jewell (LB) from Iowa Would be ecstatic with this draft!

I could easily see us having double digit losses this year. Just way too many holes to fill. OL, LB, WR along with a big ? at QB. Multiple holes on the OL. After this season KW will be done and Shady will be another year older. So we’ll need a replacement in both of those positions as well. At this point, call me greedy but I’d rather move up to the 6-7 spot and keep the majority of my picks. With the current roster, not sure it’s wise to start any rookie QB this year. Keeping next years #1 is a must.

IMO the Bills are certainly behind the eight ball. By trading Taylor, everyone knows they are desperate to move up to get a top tier QB. They had tons of opportunities to sign a quality FA QB and didn’t do anything other than sign an unproven backup. Now they are desperate and every GM knows it. It will cost them a fortune to move up now as if your the opposing GM you hold all the cards. Plus with all the draft capital built, if I’m the opposing GM, you ask for the world. Will be interesting to see what they do. If anything I would try to get a trade with Cleveland at four. Then work a deal for the Giants to draft Rosen or Allen, then Buffalo can draft who the Giants want at four. Then work out a trade to swap picks. Maybe less costly.

Certainly will get a DT with one of the picks. No way do you draft both. If they don’t move up to get a QB then these are the positions I’d like them to target. DT (Vea or Hurst if there) LB or CB (depending on FA) QB (assuming you landed a FA QB) RB (Michel from UGA) C (James Daniel from University of Iowa) Remaining picks for depth (LB, TE, WR, G) This gives us at least three starters and Michel would be a great 1-2 punch with Shady. Of course what they do in FA can change needs. IMO keep Glenn at LT (if healthy)and resign Henderson for depth. Dawkins at RT. Groy or Daniels at Center. Richie and Miller at guards. If Daniels starts at C you have the flexibility to move Groy to guard.

As another posted suggested. James Daniel, C, University of Iowa should be on our immediate radar.

As an avid Hawkeye love Wadley but if Sony Michel is there with their second 2nd round pick I’d pull the trigger assuming I already had QB, DT and LB addressed. If not Wadley would be solid add but they need a power back to compliment Shady IMO!

Come on! This is nonsense. Marrone INHERITED an excellent situation in Jax. That roster is loaded with talent compared to the current Bills roster but yet they managed one more win. I'd love to hear your rational on labeling the Pegula's terrible owners of the Bills. They have made significant changes since they have bought the team and all signs are trending up. If you can't see that, then I don't know what your are looking at!

Fully agree! This is why it hurts that Dareus didn’t pan out. Now we need to fill another hole. Draft a stud DT, sign a FA DT and drafting a LB will substantially upgrade our pass rush and improve our run defense. Love KW and everything he has done but I feel his best days are behind him. If Glenn is healthy no need to address OT as you have Dawkins and Glenn. Maybe look at an OG in FA or draft in later rounds. Personally I’d like to see us draft James Daniels, All Big Ten Center from University of Iowa in the 4th if he’s there. Started as a Freshman under Ferentz who has a history of churning out OL. QB, DT, LB, RB, CB, C and BPA with our first five draft picks.

If Sony Michel is there in the 2nd round, I'd pull the trigger. Perfect one two punch with Shady! Don't think he'll last to the 3rd round though. Any chance Payne is still there at 21/22?

Curious what the draft grades are on Sony Michel RB for UGA and Payne DT for Alabama. IMO, they'd look good as Buffalo Bills!

QB is a no brainer. Sign solid vet and draft one. If he’s there in the mid teens go get him without giving up the house. DT or LB. Get a difference maker which greatly helps Hughes and Shaq. If you can hit on these picks, instant impact. Get BPA in later rounds to increase depth. (CB, RB, TE) Obviously some of this will depends on what happens in Free Agency. However, please don’t go cutting or trading players that create additional holes! IE.......OT and DE. Those aren’t areas that need immediate upgrades and for too long we run in circles because we have done this.