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Usually in the week leading up to the draft Beane signs a few guys to shore up rooms that need it for the draft so they aren't hard pressed heading in. I expect the week or two before the draft we see an aging vet or two signed at CB (may be where we see White or Douglas signed), maybe a cheap DL or two for the rotation (Jefferson or Phillips type). Other than that I believe the focus is on the draft now and some potential UDFA types they can bring in to fill out the roster for TC/rookie camps.

It's a no win situation. Unless there is video or some kind of overwhelming witness testimony not only is it hard to prove something like this 30 years later it's just as hard to DISPROVE it as well. Let me be clear. If he did it I hope he's found guilty and held accountable. There is no room for behavior like this in society. Not today, not tomorrow, not 30 years ago. But, waiting 30 years means anything that could be used to clear his name if he's not guilty is washed away as well. It doesn't matter if he did it or not ..his obituary is written. He will always be "accused rapist" Wiley. If he's innocent it removes his ability to present his best possible defense to clear his name.

Somehow, I don't think finding a place in Pittsburgh would be too difficult. He's got a few bucks saved Im sure. The real issue with the Giants is that one as you mentioned, the Giants are the fourth best team in the division and him playing there doesn't improve that. They have 1 really good weapon for him to throw to in Nabors and a RB that showed some flash in Tracey. They have a coach and GM that are likely on borrowed time and an owner just as clueless and intrusive as the Jets. At least with Pittsburgh, they are in the hunt every year at a minimum. They brought in Metcalf. They have a solid defense to back them up. His chances at the playoffs are far and away better in Pittsburgh. The division may flow through Baltimore, but they weren't far and away winners of it last year even with Jackson playing amazing and Henry running wild.

He's also a real live buffalo. A freak from Firebaugh. He a limousine riding, jet flying, MVPing, kiss-stealing, wheelin' n' dealin' golf ball hitting, Hollywood starlet marrying son of a gun! (WOOOOO)

I think he would already be a Steeler if they gave in to his demands and signed his buddies. But unlike the Jets, the Steelers are by and large a well run organization and they aren't going to let Aaron run the team. If he signs there he's just a player on the roster. He won't be afforded the same level of say so the Jets gave him. I think he's using the Giants as leverage and has no real interest in joining that tire fire.

Insane amount of money. He had 12 sacks last year. I hear Hendrickson is sending him a fruit basket as thanks.

Just personal opinion. Skill wise I think he will do ok. I see him being a victim of lack of maturity, overhyped expectations, and not handling any set back well. Listening to him he feels he already made it. Which financially with his NIL money he has. I think he's the type to care more about Travis Hunter the brand than the team he plays for. I also think he's going to press to play on offense and defense and cause issues. Again, just my personal impressions based off what I have seen for 2 years. I could be way off

This is an excellent question. Maybe even be a good thread on its own. If it were my choice I take Abdul Carter. Fits a need and I think he will have a much better career than Travis Hunter. I question Hunters maturity and think he will fall off a bit at the NFL level. Flat out, I don't trust anyone from Colorado.

Interesting note. Not counting Josh Allen who is probably headed there.. The Buffalo Bills haven't drafted a player that made the Hall of Fame since Thurman Thomas in 1988. I'd say we are overdue.

They needed a #1 WR desperately and if he's the best they come up with at his age and coming off the injury... great. His attitude mixed with Vrabel will be sure to cause some dysfunction.

Not only that, but Beane can just do the same with FA signings he does deals with next year and bake the "dead cap" into those deals by offsetting it with future contracts he does.

Bosa at that cap hit is a steal even if he misses a few games.

See this is what people don't see when the whole "we could of had Jefferson" crowd pops up. Allen needed that vet trusted WR that could help him grow. Teach him little things about the game. And he got that from the experienced Diggs. A WR to help guide him. He wouldn't have got that from Jefferson. Jefferson is the WR that as a vet Allen needs now. A young WR with elite skills that will fall in line under the QB that is the unquestioned leader. Now where they find that type of player this year in the draft...I don't know.

While that may be true ..he shouldn't be starting lol

We will draft a CB day 1 or 2. But Ingram will be the starter after a camp battle and the board will lose its mind

Have to remember something about Milano. It's well documented in the past that he is by and large a minimalist. Guy reportedly didn't even have a TV until a couple years back. For a guy like Milano being someplace he's comfortable, has friends and familiarity, knows he's going to be used in the right ways and will see meaningful reps on the field are worth more than money. Rare breed of not only player, but human being. But they do exist.

And the issue with those types is you are going to be paying for their name and past performance instead of paying for the player you are likely going to get. Superstar rate at JAG results. Which results in releasing the guy a year or two into a "4 year $60M" dollar deal and earns you a heap of dead cap.

The issue I have is that very rarely are superstar players close to their prime ever in FA. Yes occasionally a Barkley will hit the market. Teams tend to re-sign those guys. Or slap the tag on them. Look at the FA list for the 2026 off season now. And over the next year one by one the top names at each position will be re-signed. That leaves trying to soft through the rest and find guys that may fit a role on your team. A piece to the puzzle so to speak. Guy like Mack Hollins for us last year is a great example. Not flashy, but did what we needed him to do in a role left behind by Gabe. Good fit Unfortunately, teams are also flush with cash at that point in the season and overpaying these players has become the norm. So when their 1 or 2 year FA deal is up and they want a raise, it's harder to justify as they were likely overpaid to start with. Leaves looking back to FA for a replacement and the cycle continues.

Yes, I did acknowledge the Rasul trade wasn't bad for the season it was made. He was great that year for us. I'd debate a bit more on the Cooper trade as while the price was right in we paid less than a million for him for the rest of the season, I don't think we got the value in the pick exchange. And I'll agree if a mega star like AJ Brown were available, sure maybe pull that trigger. But the in season deals that Beane has made especially in offense have had the same underwhelming results. Often times with the player not even seeing the field on a full time basis. McDermott has alluded to it in the past and his actions have backed it. They don't like putting players on the field on offense that don't know the playbook and assignments well. They even seemingly refuse to draw up a smaller package of plays that the guy can run and use him that way (ala what SF did with McCaffrey the first few games he was there). Maybe for a guy like AJ Brown they would. Who knows. But based on past examples, they just don't get the "bang for the buck" that acquiring a mid season upgrade provides IMO.

There may be something to this. In the first year without Diggs, Allen has an MVP winning season. Coincidentally (or not, who knows) CJ Stroud who some were painting as the second coming of Mahomes just a year ago regresses significantly after Houston adds Diggs. At the very least it's an odd parallel. And at the most it adds to the theory of a "dark cloud" that Stef brings to the locker room. Either way, I'm thankful to him for his efforts here. He was a good Buffalo Bill, until he wasn't. I'm not upset he's gone. I'm more upset Minnesota found a way to win so many games before their collapse happened and turned what many thought was a slam dunk top 40 pick into the back of round 2.

I really hope not. I've always been a big "Cmon Beane so something" at the trade deadline kinda guy. But his track record at trade deadline moves has been poor. Kelvin Benjamin, Hines, Cooper. Maybe his best success at the deadline was Rasul, but even then we got a partial season where he was good and then last year where he was a flat out liability at times. And before anyone moves the goalposts, yeah the Diggs trade was great...but not a deadline moves as to what I'm referring to. Skip the deadline. Keep the picks.

I am way more excited to see how Tabor improves the ST then I've been about a ST coach probably ever. Guy has been easily a top end ST coach in this league. Moving on from the tomato can of a coach we had should be a noticable difference.

It's not about where they were drafted it's the size of the contract they sign with a new team.

Or...you let him walk into FA. Let some team overpay him and reap a 4th or 5th round comp pick for an aging player. Hopefully, Williams continues to improve and is a suitable replacement. Or Olufoshnu (SP).

But did he write it all out in his notebook?