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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.

Exactly. For most of Brady's time in NE we just were not a serious franchise.

The biggest joke were the teams we trotted out during his era against us. But hey at least we have the "Brady's Mouthpiece" phallic shaped toy toss. So that's something.

Can't wait until the end of the year when Coleman has more catches, yards and TDs than Worthy and Leggette combined.

Beane already has seen this list and said "Get me Chase Claypool's agent on the phone". I think that says what we need to know. I think we hit camp with what we have. I think we enter the season with the winners of the camp battles. I think any trade comes closer to the deadline with that extra 2nd rounder we have being swapped for a WR should what we have not be working out.

I agree...much the same way every FA was "going to the Pats and going to become a star" is the same with "ohhh he's about to sign with he Chiefs. Just watch". Same story. Same dance. Different partner.

I see what you're saying. And Peoples-Jones/Jefferson are the safer options. But very low ceilings on both IMO. What I find interesting about throwing their names out vs Claypool is that all 3 entered the league in the same season. 2020. Both Claypool and Peoples-Jones have played in 58 games. Jefferson is credited with 61. So a fair sample size out of each. Of the 3, Chase Claypool has more receptions, yards, TDs and 100 yard games than the other two. And that's despite doing next to zero for the last 2 years. I would call him the higher ceiling option.

I don't do autographs. But I wouldn't be disrespectful either. Hate the opinion ball you want, but I hold no bad feelings for Brady. It's not his fault that Buffalo absolutely refused to field a competitive team for much of his duration there. And don't give me the "he's a cheater" BS either because had the same situations played out except he played in Buffalo this board would defend him against everything until their dying breath. And that "swarmy cocky" attitude people love to bash on...would play very will in Orchard Park. Y'all would have embraced him even more for it. Those victory Monday videos he posted on social media would have been replayed here with tons of people loving them. Guy had a heck of a career and was the most successful QB to ever play. He can't hurt you anymore, people. Late the hate go.

His rookie year was a wash. Had a feeling it would be when they drafted him because he had work to do to learn this style of defense. Benford was more ready to step in. This was the talk right after the draft and it was a good take. Last year all reports were he looked great in camp, was spending most of his time with the first team...and then Benford shot past him the final week of PS to start. Seemed peculiar at the time but as it turns out Elam was playing with an ankle injury...which ended up costing him a good chunk of the season. I think he's got more to offer than we have seen so far. When he came back from IR last year he looked good....not great by any means...but definitely worth being rostered. He needs snaps, though. Tough to see him getting them with Douglas, Benford and Johnson as the top 3 CBs unless injury hits. But more experience on the field in game action would definitely help him. I'm not holding my breath that he turns into Revis 2.0...but it wouldn't shock me to see him take steps forward this year either.

That the team that traded for Kadarius Toney? Signed Kelvin Benjamin after the Bills cut him? Just had a WR act like the freeway was the Indianapolis 500? Had a "Super Fan" convicted of bank robberies to fund his travels? Like I get it their team won the Super Bowl so the air where they are is pretty thin and all...but every team takes a swing on a guy like Claypool once in a while. No franchise, fan bases or signings are perfect all the time.