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I was just looking at an article about this from earlier the off-season. Chargers had already signed Bradley Bozeman who was the starter with Carolina...and more importantly was with Baltimore during Roman's tenure there. That's their starter and he's not a bad C at all. They had also reworked Lindsey's contract in anticipation of his retirement. This is something they had well planned out and was in the works for a while. I don't believe Clapp is even a blip on their radar as they let him walk knowing what was coming.

IMO Groot's biggest detriment the past couple of years has been his knack of picking up foot/ankle injuries that aren't bad enough to make him miss any real time...but aren't well enough to see him have any pass rush impact. He starts off well enough the first few weeks and then is hampered by something. His health is a major factor. AJE has always been on the better end of the scale for his pass rushing abilities. He's gotten surprisingly good production on limited snaps. His biggest issue has always been that he is atrocious setting the edge against the run IMO. Both have the potential to really step up this year. I'd like both to take the next step for sure...but even if one can hit the next level that would be huge.

Looks like a page from a coloring book that hasn't been used yet.

I'm not sure they would be interested in him. Chargers are under new management and want to bring in "their guys". Honestly, I'd think if they trade for anyone it would more likely to be someone with ties to the Baltimore Ravens and Greg Roman.

I agree on your first 5. I think the 6th spot really comes down to ST value and who they feel can contribute there the most. Hamler has value if healthy there. Claypool played ST last year in Miami and has already both spoken and been spoken about for willingness to play teams. I think Shorter has the inside track to that spot. He's a guy that the Bills burned a pick on (a 5th, sure but still a pick) and has extensive ST experience in college. I see him locking down that 6th spot. I think MVS sticks, but the path for Claypool or Hamler (aside from injury) may just be outplaying him for his spot. If MVS 's case of the dropsies continue this TC/PS I think it opens the door. Between the 3 of them it may come down to which one overcomes their well documented short commings the most will stay. MVS- Drops/ Claypool-Effort/ Hamler-Health.

Well, the best part is in every room the center of the room is like new because he refuses to go over the middle of the floor.

They have Clapp at center and David Edwards at LG. That's cute.

I think Babich is going to be a really good DC. Kind of surprised he chose to stay here and be under McDermott rather than branch out and work for an offensive minded HC. But I think he's got a really bright future and a path to be a HC one day if he desires.

This is what I think as well. And in 2 years they will draft Davis's replacement. They have shown this is what they like to do at RB in the past with Singletary. That said Cook is a good back. He'll find someone to pay him well if he keeps being productive. The drops, fumbles and mediocre pass blocking skills leave him below elite level, however.

I figured the definitely wanted some competition for Martin in TC. Signing Haack meant they could do that if they didn't pick one or land one as an unrestricted FA after the draft. After landing a guy after the draft that not only means Haack lost his spot to a guy that never played football before in Stevenson...but he was also 3rd on the depth chart...at Punter. Not sure which is more embarrassing.

Dodging a bullet here. Hoping the UDFA punter makes the team. Youger/cheaper with kicking crossover.

Looks like we made it through another week! One week closer to the Bills/Cardinals home opener and the first (possible) step to Super Bowl Glory. And again, I give kudos to those that asked some really thoughtful and thought provoking questions this week. Still, many more topics that can be covered. Looking forward to it. For this week's Friday question of the day I would like to keep it easy and light. One of my personal favorite questions to ask people is simply "why". For many it's just something you're born into through family. For others it's a geographic thing. Yet others are fans of this team and have no ties to the area. No family that roots for the Bills. So the question of the day is: What led to you being a Buffalo Bills fan? For me, I actually have my Mom to thank for it. She was a single mother in the 80s when it wasn't as widely normal to be such. With me at home she was raising a little boy with no male role model in the picture. She wanted me to have as normal an upbringing as other boys, so one thing she did was learn everything she possibly could about football. And I grew up every Sunday with Sunday Sauce on the stove and the Bills game on watching football with my mother. She actually grew to be a big Bills fan and even took me to my first game. She let me pick 2 friends from school to bring and we were off to see the Joe Ferguson and the Bills take on the Jets. One of my fondest memories of childhood was during that game as I watched my Ma make a Jets fan that was being loud and obnoxious actually tear up and leave the game in the 3rd quarter. Yup. That was my Mom. She's been gone now for almost 28 years, and WHEN the Bills finally hoist that Lombardi, she will be the first person I think of. So, what's your story? What are you the way you are (a Bills fan, in this case).

For the most part I agree with you here. However, fair to also remember that this time last year I believe he had some calf muscle injuries that were a "nothing burger" and went on to snap his ACL in 4 snaps. There comes a point in a large number of players careers that their body has taken enough punishment and doesn't bounce back the same. Injuries are easier to reinjure and one problem leads to another. And playing on that crap surface they have at MetLife doesn't help matters. Will be a miracle if he makes it through the season.

Before going on a rant you may want to dive into what is being said about the topic. Literally was quoting someone that said he hopes he's one of the early cuts. That's rooting he fails. Literally. So, yeah your whole reply is complete and utter nonsense. Have a great day!

Coach: Steve Fairchild. Former OC in 2006-2007. Absolutely zero point in his whole offense. Zero game awareness. He is the only coach that could make Nate Hackett look like a Andy Reid out there. Just a terrible OC. Player: Jerry Hughes. Like the guy. Disliked the penalties (some deserved some questionable) that he seemed to attract. And strongly disliked the whole "pressures are as good as sacks" argument that would spring up every year.

Is going to be? That's not certain. Could he be on that offense? Sure. But here's the thing I do know...Pearsall was there when we traded. If Beane saw his value up and above the guys he had high on his board they likely stick and pick. It's all a crap shoot at this point.

I remember those games! They did them for quite a few years IIRC. Still remember Don Beebe tossing alley-oop passes to himself and dunking. What was awesome about those games is it wasn't just the low roster players showing up as well. Each squad had a couple real big names on it. Those were so much fun to go to. My mom would bring me to a couple each summer. Thank you for bringing back this memory!

I get that. Especially if it was back in the Van Miller days of announcing. Guy had a way to paint a picture, for sure. That honestly sounds like an amazing memory. Thank you for sharing!

Well, due to his low cost and versatility in ST, Hollins has always been a near lock for the 53. Only ways he doesn't make it IMO are injury or Shorter showing all world abilities while Hollins face plants. I do however remember a ton of talk this time last year from Beane and especially Josh about Trent Sherfield the exact same way as they are talking about Hollins now. So I'd still temper expectations for offensive productivity.

Yeah, remember the "Mahomes is stinking it up" chatter in the camp before he took over as starter? The "Rookie/young QB struggles in camp" and "(Insert fringe player's name here)'s in the best shape of his life. Big jump coming" articles are rampant every year around this time.

Welcome all to QOD: Friday Edition! First off, big time props to those that have posted QODs this week. Some really great topics and I look forward to seeing what everyone brings next week. As far as my question this week I figured with it being a long Memorial Day weekend I would try a different style topic. We all love the Bills here and hope for the best. But sometimes the best moments about being a Bills fan take place before or after a game. Or on a day when there is no game. It's the "GO BILLS" you get in random places. It's the ability to have complete conversations with people you've never met before in an airport. It's the way that time after time the "Bills Mafia" rises up and shows support for players, coaches and even fellow fans in need. It's the closeness and almost universal brother and sisterhood of the Buffalo Bills community that makes this franchise special. Honestly, without it and the traditions that come with Bills Fandemonium I am not sure a small market team like us would have made it through a 17 year playoff drought. But the older I get the more I've come to realize that wins are great, championships would be amazing. However, it's the time we share with those we care about that make life worth getting out of bed for. So, my question is this. What is your fondest memory involving the Bills that is NOT a result of what happened on the field? For me, the answer is simple. It was the day I got to take my son to his first game. Seeing his reaction to the tailgating. Seeing his face light up when he walked through the tunnel and saw the huge field in person. Watching his face every time we scored (against the Dolphins no less) and seeing the fireworks and singing the SHOUT! song. I felt like I was seeing it all for the first time through his eyes. Not only one of my best Bills memories, but best memories of my lifetime.

Here's the thing. Who's a "sure fire" number 1A from the draft? I mean, there's Harrison. Rome. Nabars. But those aren't promised to be 1As. Great potential, sure. But we've all seen guys touted as top WRs flop. And to be fair, they may see Coleman's ceiling along the same lines as the big 3. I mean is it far fetched to think that if he runs a tenth of a second faster he's probably WR 4 or 5 off the board? Who knows. Of course, doors remain open. With Beane they are never closed entirely. He's always going to look for ways to improve. But he's not going to be desperate and I really don't think he's interested in moving draft picks in addition to the large contract for the big names people are hoping for.

Honestly, the WR debates remind me a lot of the MLB debates from last off season. You both hit the nail on the head, I think, when you say they like what they have for now. There are questions from the outside for sure. But I have to believe from what I've seen them do in the past that they aren't just throwing 💩 at the wall hoping it sticks. There is a plan and I'm sure the plan is based around what Joe Brady believes he can get from this group. I'm really looking forward to seeing how it shakes out. I do think at least one or two of these cast of WRs steps up.

I think if anything we see a FA move next year if needed at WR. I don't see them taking a pass catcher with their first overall pick for a third straight year. Especially if Coleman has a season that is comparable to Kincaid's rookie year last season. I think as long as Coleman shows progress they "embrace the growth mindset". Now, if things start slowly and Coleman has little to no impact early or there are injuries..I CAN see Beane spending one of those 2nd rounders on a WR near the trade deadline...but that's another conversation for another day lol.

So, he's just really super duper early for Cowboys OTA next year! Now THAT'S work ethic!