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In fairness, he was really good as Ken in the Barbie movie.

I hope he does well. Seemed like a good kid while here. He's had some serious health issues for a while play into his availability.

100% agree here. People like to forget that we all were told from day 1 he would take some time to learn the Bills schemes. And people seem to ignore that he spent a good chunk of time on IR last year. One of the "big topics" at the end of the preseason last year was that Elam had been running with the first team D, and Benford passed him by to start the last PS game and get the starting gig. This was after (by most TC reports) Elam was said to have had a VERY strong off-season and looked really good. Now we may have an idea why he was passed by. But when he's been on the field he's made plays. It wouldn't shock me all that much if he earns the starting job right off the bat this off season.

80 and 1000 isn't what it once was. That's roughly 4.7 catches and 59 yards per game over a 17 games season. Those are role player/WR3 numbers. Which is where he likely falls.

I believe it was said at the Combine that the Bills view him as a "#3 WR". I think that's fair. Yes with enough volume and targets he could pass 1000 yards (if plays all 17 games that's just a hair over 59 yards a game). I don't want to see them make the mistake the made with Gabe Davis. Gabe was a WR3 that they pushed up the depth chart. I'd like to see them keep Shakir there and if he gets some added opportunity, so be it. But I believe Coleman/Samuel will be a solid 1-2. I see them moving Shakir around a bit. Some inside, some outside. He and Samuel will almost certainly in my opinion be in motion a bit. Find the mismatches and exploit.

Love the attitude. Love the drive. Hate that he mentioned that he wasn't born when Michael Jordan played. Makes me feel really old. He owes me a cookie for that.

I like this idea, yet have another that will over time increase the board quality and overall enjoyment for all. We have a poll a day that we all get to vote on to eliminate one poster a day from the board. TBD: Survivor Mode, so to speak. Those added to the poll are the top 5 people that received thumbs down or the like votes or started topics that were of the "Let's Trade Josh Allen to the Bears" level.

Doesn't he know all he has to do is tell the cops "I'm Buster Skrine and I'm worth MILLIONS" and it's pretty much a "get outta jail free" card.

In a weird way, I think I'm more comfortable with the idea of this 5th round rookie starting at C instead of McGovern. And that's not a knock against McGovern because I do like him a lot. But he hasn't been working at C much since what...high school? Meanwhile, VPG has been the starter at a major college in a major conference and on National Championship teams. He's battle tested and used to setting protections and playing the position. I think McGovern at LG, VPG at C and Edwards back at that "6th OL" position gives this group the strongest potential.

I would be. This isn't directed at you but more the theme of fans in general. But...Seems like a broken record at this point whenever someone gets in trouble. Leage should "make an example". High speed incidents. Domestic violence. Drug violations. All slaps on the wrist. So why would they do anything shockingly harsh now? As long as it doesn't turn out Rice placed a bet at a sports book place, I don't see any long term major punishment. Seems to be the only broken rule the league takes seriously. NFL discipline is a complete joke.

Looking forward to the soon to be obligatory Coleman jumping high to snag a pass photo.

Hm. Could be an interesting PS stash when all is said and done. Let Martin start the year while Browning hones his skill. And shoot, if he can kick as well that's double coverage for both specialists in one PS spot. Not terrible value in that IMO.

I'm kinda hoping the longshot Punter makes it. Jack Browning. Would love a young cheap punter that can hold (if he can, I have no idea). I don't care for Haack and Martin looked like he had a dead leg at times last year.

If I'm reading the numbers correctly, it's not near as bad as people make out. Let's say he's cut in TC. It would leave behind $4.32M in dead cap this year. But we theoretically will have a little extra cash from the Tre White contract to absorb that. After that starting next season it would leave behind dead cap hits of slightly over $1M a season in 2025, 2026 and 2027. However, it would also open the following in cap money: 2025- $3.650M 2026- $3.950M 2027- $4.3M In other words after an initial hit this year moving forward that would be enough to pay his replacement and depending on the kicker have a little left over. I would prefer he gets his game worked out and stays, however it doesn't look like it's some impossible financially crippling task if he looks bad in TC or early in the season and they have to move on. https://overthecap.com/player/tyler-bass/8928

I found the pick of Davis pretty interesting. At the time Beane picked there were still quite a few of the "big name" RBs left on the board. Some really interesting prospects. And this was who they took over all of them. I think they got the guy they wanted at the place they got him. Hopefully, it works out well. I like what I've seen from his clips. Like the way he runs.

Absolutely not. For a few reasons. First off, Burks doesn't bring anything to the room that we don't now have with Keon Coleman. And from what I've seen so far from Burks at the NFL level, Coleman has the higher ceiling. Second, I'm not really sure about Elam yet. It's been 2 seasons since he was drafted. We knew going into his career (or at least common sense should have weighed in) that he may take time to adjust to the Bills system. We drafted Benford the same year who was plug and play ready as he was experienced playing these coverages. His first season gets a pass IMO for the adjustment. Into his first full off-season, from camp reports Elam was said to be looking really good. He was running with the first team a large part of training camp. Then PS game 3 Benford moved past him and many were surprised. Turns out the guy injured his ankle and was playing through it. Sucks, but it happens. After coming off IR he looked decent. He looked like what he is IMO, a kid with tons of talent that needs more game reps. Third, and this is of course just my opinion...but long term CB is a lot more of a need that WR. Over the next 2 years we have Coleman, Shakir and Samuel locked in. Absolute BEST case scenario...Burks is WR4/5. And he doesn't offer anything on STs. Would be hard for him to even see a jersey on game day IMO barring injury. Even if none of the other dart throws (Claypool, Shorter, Shavers ect) work out there are good WRs available every off-season. More and more the top of the draft has pro ready WRs. CB is usually a bit thinner in FA and the draft. And while our 2 outside CBs seem set for this year, Douglas is getting older. Benford gets banged up a bit. Who do we really have behind them...not only this year but also going into next? Sure seems like it would be great if Elam progressed. I'm betting on him locking down CB3 and getting enough snaps due to injury to show what he can (or cannot) do. I want to see how he looks now with Babich running the defense.

I liked Murphy. He had a tough lead to follow after we were spoiled with Van Miller for so long. While not perfect, he made the position his own and carved a place for himself in Buffalo Bills history. Congratulations to him on a great career. That said, agree they need an overhaul on the position moving forward. Chris Brown is a good team cheerleader....uh...reporter...but his announcing is just not great. Only thing I'm afraid of is if they moved on from him Sal C gets the job.

Small nugget in there I found interesting. When the Bills were on the board late they wanted a returner and selected Hardy. That's what they referred to him as. That tells me they view him as a KR/PR and what they may get from him at CB is a bonus IMO. He's making the roster and playing on Sundays unless he totally craps the bed in TC.

I thought it was Worthy was supposed to be Tyreek 2.0?

So, basically because he doesn't act like you feel he should. I don't know how you would know how his focus is on football. Sounds like a lot of projection based on personal feelings rather than anything fact based.

Normally I would agree wholeheartedly with this statement. However in this case I don't think the Steelers being willing to give a conditional 2026 7th or something to bring home the Pittsburgh native, that played at Pitt and is a huge fan favorite/goodwill ambassador is that far fetched. They may even be able to set him up on the practice squad and let him do his thing in his own hometown. The PR would be worth the throwaway pick IMO.

Not saying anything about you being right/wrong here...but can you provide an example of what you see that makes you believe this? Maybe a link to an interview you've seen that shows it? Or something?

Aside from the comment about the June 1st money this was exactly almost word for word the argument about MLB this time last year after the draft. People talk themselves into thinking Beane sees the roster the exact same way they do...and then go off when it turns out he doesn't. I would bet that Beane sees the WR room very much like he saw MLB last year.

This is true, however if cut this year his savings would be: 2025- $3.65M 2026- $3.95M 2027- $4.30M Each of those years we would also see a dead cap of just a bit over $1M a season. In short, it wouldn't save much this year but going forward if Bass struggles it looks like they can not only get out from the contract somewhat painlessly...but also end up with a net profit after paying his replacement as well depending on who it would be.