TFBillsfan

Didn’t we say this last year heading into the draft! 🤷‍♂️

Garrett is obviously the biggest potential fish out there but I’m not sure what it would take to acquire him. The Bills have significant needs on the DL and at minimum half of their secondary needs addressed. If we could get Garrett by giving up pick 30 and next years #1 I wouldn’t hesitate. But I really wouldn’t want to give up anymore unless it later round picks. I’m not expecting the Bills to get Garrett, but am hopeful they hit in the draft at DT, DE, S and CB. If they somehow hit on three of those, they’d be set for the foreseeable future while having a better overall cap situation. Unfortunately, as has already been noted by others, Beane has missed on drafting impactful players in the early rounds and has had to make up for it thru FA and giving up draft capital which had caused negative ripples.

Interesting the strength coaches came in with a B+, but we terminated our S&C coach.

From a pure NFL marketing play, Bills vs Steelers in Dublin is major TV ratings. Will be interesting to see what happens but I don’t recall in division games played internationally. Typically, no team wants to give up a home game against an in division opponent.

I’d love it if the price was right but I don’t envision that happening. Beane has three picks in the top 62 and a boatload of later round picks in a deep draft for defense. He can’t miss like last year when the WR class was deep. IF Beane can get three impactful starters on D, it sets the table nicely for the future. IMO, our D needs much more than one player. DT, DE, S and CB are all in dire need of talent. Critical draft for Beane to hit on! Don’t be shy about packaging later picks to move up into the 3rd and 4th rounds. The vast majority of 5th, 6th and 7th rounders aren’t going to make this roster.

Unfortunately, the D needs a significant overhaul. What is their strength, who is a difference maker? The DL has shown it can’t consistently rush the passer or stop the run. Far too often they get completely stonewalled. The secondary is a major liability, who typically plays 10 yards off WR’s and a S who lined up 15 yards deep. Then add in linebackers who have struggled to stay healthy. This contributed to why the Bills were atrocious on getting off the field on 3rd down this past season. There was way too much pressure for the O to be dang near perfect to mask the D’s deficiencies. The team drastically needs upgrades at DT, DE and S. And most likely another CB. Beane and the staff need to hit on instant contributors this draft. They have plenty of draft capital and should be able to address a few needs thru FA.

Is Bosa really any better than what we’ve been getting from Miller? Bosa can’t stay healthy and no way would I want to over spend on Bosa. Instead how about we hit in the draft!

Jay Higgins seems like steal in the 6th round. Is that his projection. Guy has been a warrior at LB for Iowa.

Assuming we can’t make an impactful trade on the DL, how would you feel if these were our first three draft picks: 1st round: Kenneth Grant, DT, Michigan 2nd round: Jack Sawyer, DE, Ohio State 2nd round: Nick Emmanwori, S, South Carolina. Go get a WR and CB in FA.

The reality this was a down year for KC and their pixie dust finally ran out. Their OL was a mess and only ONCE all season their offense scored more than 30 points. Secondly, it highlights how BAD, very BAD our overall D was in this past season. We all saw it each week. Zero pass rush on a consistent basis, inability to stop the run consistently and our woeful 3rd down D. In some regards, the Bills probably overachieved due to Josh and the O masking how bad the D was. When your O is scoring 30 plus a game, you tend to think it’s okay. At the end of the day, Beane and McDermott HAVE TO DRAFT better. They can’t continue to have non impactful players with their 1st picks. Beane wasted draft capital on trading up for Elam and Kincaid, while believing he had to add a big WR in Coleman. who can’t separate. He’s missed badly in the last three drafts on his first picks and it’s creating rippling impacts! We have two LB when healthy are good but they can’t stay healthy. Outside of Benford, our entire secondary is below avg. And finally, our DL, for all the draft capital and free agency money spent, they’ve yet to produce when it matters. They all individually have a game or two where they appear but far too many where they are MIA. Bottom line, the D needs a significant overhaul and upgrade of talent.

Love how every time Philly has a positive play, KC is looking for a flag!

Of course KC turns into a pumpkin after playing their best game of the season against the Bills. This game highlights how dismal our D was and how woeful our DL is.

Father Time and injuries have caught up with Rodgers. All I know is I’m thankful to get out of QB purgatory! The Jets are knee deep in it and I’m not sure what options they have other than tank this season for a top pick. I’d love Wilson as well but don’t see the Jets doing us any favors to get him.

If the Bills are selected for an International game, Steelers in Dublin would be the best scenario. Btw, I’m not a fan of the international games. I’d rather use the preseason games vs regular season games and agree Toronto should be the destination when the Bills are forced to give up a home game. Ideally, I’d be surprised if the Bills have to give up a home game the first year of the new stadium, so hoping we can avoid the International games for two years!

This past season proved the Bills are ahead of schedule and with adding a few impactful players, they can finally kick down the FN door. Time to swing big and not keeping trying to win with singles. Go get a playmaker at CB, make an impactful trade for Myles, Max, Hendrickson or Simmons. Draft WR, S and depth on the DL.

Josh with a very heartfelt MVP acceptance speech! The guy is just pure class and has become my all time favorite Buffalo Bill. I’ve been a Bills fan since 1986 so that’s not stated lightly. Cant wait for the day to hoist the Lombardi trophy! GO BILLS!

CONGRATULATIONS JOSH!!!

Rooting for Josh but candidly still very numb from the AFCC.

Seemed like the obvious choice.

And then add in the amount of money and resources that had been spent on FA’s related to the DL. Star, Daquan Jones, Von, Floyd, Shaq, Settle, Smoot, etc… with pretty much nothing to show for it when it counts. The evaluation of DL player personnel needs a complete overhaul. For the most part, our DL draft picks have been below avg and our FA adds haven’t been that much better. When you historically, can’t stop the run or generate pressure, you’ve got major issues.

Eagles, KC, Baltimore will certainly be prime time games. Living in Atlanta, I already plan to go to the Atlanta and Carolina games and will certainly go to a home game.

Crosby had already had two ankle surgeries so that gives me reason to pause. That’s why I’d prefer to go after Jeffrey Simmons or Dexter Lawrence if it’s viable.

I’d easily package a 2nd rounder and 4th rounder for Simmons. He’s 27 yrs old and next to Oliver, Groot and Smoot would be a very formidable DL. Then you can focus on the secondary in FA and the draft. Don’t know if that would get it done but we can’t hope a draft pick at 30 is gonna make an immediate impact on the DL.

I’ve come to the conclusion the Bills should really lean into trading for a Dexter Lawrence, Jeffrey Simmons or Trey Hendrickson if possible. Particularly, Lawrence or Simmons as neither of those teams are going anywhere soon. They would instantly change the entire dynamic of the D. Unfortunately, Beane has missed on multiple picks in the draft. If the Bills can somehow find a disruptor on the DL and a ball hawk in the secondary, it would dramatically alter their D! Easier said than done but they have 10 picks in the upcoming draft.

Hindsight is always 2020, but it looks like Cooper Dejean should have been the pick over Coleman!