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43 minutes ago, SoCal Deek said:
I would rather just sit in front of my big screen TV at home out of the elements
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22 minutes ago, zow2 said:
The overhang means nothing, unless you're sitting in the last few rows of the upper deck and it could block some rain. But the fact it's built high above ground and has what they describe as wind diffusers on the exterior, hopefully the QB's won't be throwing into 40 mph straight line winds anymore.
I could careless the effect it has the QB or the team. Being protected from ehe elements means more as a fan at the game. If the lack of over hang still means I still am getting snowed or rained then it's a poor design.
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33 minutes ago, Since1981 said:
I’m slowly coming around to the idea that the roof doesn’t offer much broader economic value. I still think there should be a cover, but the new design with wind protection hopefully cuts Josh winds (LOL). Honestly, I’m seeing the smaller Buf indoor venues meeting market. Buffalo will never become a prime destination for indoor events that seat 65,000—this region simply isn’t Chicago or Indy. Yes, Cleveland is a counterpoint 😕 even securing one local Super Bowl feels pretty underwhelming. Beyond a little civic pride, would it really matter? I mean, who really wants to travel to Buffalo from Dec to “fake” spring March?
I disagree. While it doesn't offer much for off season events, it does help with ticket sales in late November to the end of the season.
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1 hour ago, HappyDays said:
I remain discouraged that Andy Reid treats our defense like a scout team in every single playoff matchup. They spent the entire 1st half marching up and down the field uncontested, which is pretty much what they've done every other time. I see no practical reason to be optimistic that this outcome is ever going to change under McDermott, but I have no choice but to wait and see what happens.
Agreed. My biggest issue is how there isn't much difference in what the Bills do on offense or defense during the regular season and the playoffs. You look at the Chiefs and how they dial up some unexpected plays for the playoffs.
My other issue is the idea that cause they only lost by 3 points that just a few player upgrades, some luck and some calls go there way is all that's needed to make a Super Bowl. I can't get there, cause I'm of the belief you need more that just an elite QB to not only get it a Super Bowl but win one. The fact they have been very reluctant to mortgage the future to get some of those elite playmakers doesn't give me much hope that the outcome will change.
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4 hours ago, HappyDays said:
Another one that gets less notice for some reason is Jerry Jeudy. Cleveland acquired him last year for just a 5th and a 6th. They then signed him to an extension for just $17.5M AAV which now looks paltry compared to the WR market. He went on to collect over 1,200 receiving yards while playing with maybe the worst QB situation in the NFL.
I continue to be dismayed by Beane's failure to properly invest in weapons for Allen. Opportunities have been there but he hasn't jumped on them.
I do wonder if it's due to a couple of things in play. One being the focus not just on the current season but future seasons and not willing to take a step back season.
IMO the bigger one is the culture factor. They are so high on culture that they miss out on some high end talent
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27 minutes ago, Logic said:
Disagree.
Justin Jefferson was pick 22.
Brian Thomas just last year was pick 21.
Both of those slots are achievable with a modest trade-up by Beane.
Beyond that, guys like Chris Jones and Alvin Kamara and Tyreek Hill and so many more were drafted AFTER the 1st round altogether.
Heck, in the draft where the Bills took Dalton Kincaid, Sam LaPorta was next off the board, taken in the 2nd round. I doubt there are many Bills fans right now who wouldn't take LaPorta over Kincaid.Beane needs to do better in rounds 1 and 2, and "we draft too low" is NOT an excuse. Never has been, never will be, and I hate when he says it. It's a copout.
I agree. IMO it all starts with focusing more on talent and less on culture and fit.
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1 minute ago, jaybills said:
Interesting take. Hard to argue your logic on this. I agree.
I still think Beane is an outstanding GM, as well as exceptionally respected across the league. He's no dummy and he does everything he can to get the best team pieced together every year. The draft is a crapshoot but you still have to hit on your top rounds, which Beane obviously needs to strike more on. That being said, he's aggressive in free agency, and usually doesn't disappoint. Sometimes you get a little unlucky with certain signings and/or prospects. It's not from a lack of trying. We are blessed to have him, in my opinion.
I agree Beane needs to be better in the draft and finding elite playmakers. I disagree completely with him being aggressive in Free Agency. He is good at finding vets to fill holes but for the most part none move the needle much. If he truly was aggressive he would have made a deal for DK Metcalfe.
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15 minutes ago, djp14150 said:
It will be similar to 2024
what is this fascination with wanting to have a “ name” receiver?
It's not a fascination. You look at all the recent Super Bowl winners. They all had a true number 1 pass catcher. Either a TE or WR.
I on the fence that they can repeat the offense from last year. A lot of things went their way last season. They played a lot of non playoff teams, had insane turnover differential, which isn't something that many teams repeat.
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1 hour ago, Rigotz said:
For a guy named "Einstein" you sure miss the point a lot!
Nobody is saying he's not a good GM. I specifically said he's a good GM multiple times.
The problem is using him as an example of an infallible GM who doesn't miss. That's not true. Also, yes, he's probably the best GM and he isn't that far off from Brandon Beane. That's the point.
iMO Beane's biggest downfall is his unwillingness to take big chances. You look at Roseman and how he went out and traded for his number 1 WR and spent big bucks to sign a star RB.
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2 hours ago, Logic said:
Just as we can go on and on about the GOOD things Brandon Beane has done.
It's a matter of perspective, of fairly weighing the good vs the bad, and of "glass half full" vs "glass half empty" outlooks.
He's done great things with winning the AFC East every season and being a playoff team each season. Most other teams would love that success.
The other side is the goal is a Super Bowl
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15 minutes ago, Snappysnackcakes said:
Homegrown talent is the best talent. Don’t be a hater.
I agree it is. I'm not a hater, just want to see more elite playmakers on this team.
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1 minute ago, Never NEVER Give-up said:
I hate the idea of the 4th & 15.
The strategy of the game is to get up by 2-3 scores to make it difficult for the opponent to come back. The winning team thru 3 qtrs worked hard and had to march up & down the field to score. Then the 4th qtr comes and we make it easier to re-gain possession and score more easily when the clock and score should be working against them.If you're losing - yeah - it's great; but if you're winning, it seems (to me) the NFL would be diminishing the lead that was built.
Many forget that they already do what they can to keep games close in terms of calls.
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10 minutes ago, Snappysnackcakes said:
This is spot on. Fill the roster with as many proven vets (not necessarily all stars, but guys who have played) as possible, stack draft picks, and go into the draft with as many options as possible to ensure he doesn’t “have to” draft any particular position. The only holes we have currently are boundary corners, which I expect to be addressed now. Then, if we get through camp with little or no lingering injuries, he can trade some would-be cuts for future draft capital. Rinse and repeat every offseason.
That works for keeping the Bills a double digit win team. The only thing it doesn't do is get those playmakers you need to win a Super Bowl
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7 minutes ago, billsfan89 said:
Fair enough on the point that we wouldn't make the playoffs although I would argue if you had an average starting QB plus 20-30 million more in cap space the team could win 10 games and make the playoffs. But we can agree to disagree on that front. As far as are all three elite? Hard to say it does take a lot of luck to win a title but then it is a catch 22 as you say then why doesn't this team have at least one title?
While luck does play a part, you also need elite playmakers to win as well. As good as Beane is at finding good players to fill holes in Free Agency and McDermott is at getting the most out of his players. The one are they haven't done as good as Super Bowl winning teams at is finding elite playmakers in the draft.
They find good to great starters with amazing culture but that only gets you so far.
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3 minutes ago, JerseyBills said:
Rebuild?
We were a play away from the SB.
All the more reason to add some elite talent.
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2 minutes ago, SoTier said:
The problem with overspending on free agency to create a great team for one or two seasons is that it only guarantees that the cap hit will come due whether or not the team wins a Super Bowl. Too often great teams don't win the Super Bowl even if they make it the big game.
The Bills are drafting at the bottom of each round (#30 in round 1). The chances of finding a ready-to-start WR or DT at that draft position are between slim and none. The Bills could draft a true stud at either WR or DT at #30, but it's most likely going to take a couple of seasons to see that great player.
While it does happen that great teams don't win a Super Bowl going all in. At the same time what the Bills are doing hasn't got them there either. While it keeps them a top team every season, they have only been to 2 AFC championship games in that time.
All I'm saying is try something different for a change. If not overspending in free agency, why not try to move up and draft a blue chip player.
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2 minutes ago, todd said:
Wasn’t diggs an impact player? Does it matter how you get them? And a QB is the most important position to have an impact player in. Just let that sink in before you start typing.
While QB is important, he can't do it all alone. Look at the Eagles. They had a great QB, but also had an elite RB, an elite WR. On defense they had a dominant DT and top CB.
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Just now, todd said:
Except for some guy who just won M-frigginVP
To win a Super Bowl you need more than one impact player.
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Just now, Magox said:
Eagles are hemorrhaging lots of quality defensive players. They will rely on their draft to replace them.
That's fine. They may have a bit of a down year but it's worth it for a Super Bowl win
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6 minutes ago, Shaw66 said:
Good stuff, Fan. Write on the money. And right on q, the bills signed the defensive tackle you were talking about.
Bean has often said that free agency is for plugging holes and the draft is for acquiring talent, and that is exactly what we're seeing again this year.
I don't have an issue with them building a team this way. It's good for consistency and keeps them competitive. My biggest problem is the ability to find elite playmakers in the draft. Outside of Josh, they really haven't found their Chris Jones or Kelce or Barkley. It's been a lot of really good team players.
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2 minutes ago, todd said:
Garbage take. It takes years to assess a draft. Period. And 2022 was fantastic. Who cares what round you find your people in? Not only that, his one miss in the first round is Elam. If you call Kincaid a miss after his second year, I can’t process that bad logic.
Beane's very good at finding starters in the draft. Where he fails is finding elite or impact players.
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5 minutes ago, D. L. Hot-Flamethrower said:
Is spite of the ridiculous shredding by some Bills fans, BB rebuilding us towards another 13+ win season. If you can't understand how successful the dude has been I can't help you.
I will give him credit in keeping the Bills a top team year in and year out. It's much better than the drought era. I still want just one season where they overspend on free agency.
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Just now, BruceVilanch said:
Duuuude, we get it, you're not impressed and you want what you consider to be an impact player.
I get it most of you are good with the status quo.
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9 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said:
I probably should have posted this here.
Let's see what some of the other true AFC competition has done.
Ravens: Have not signed a FA. They did lose a number of players to FA.
Chiefs: Jaylon Moore and Elijah Mitchell.
Bengals: Tedarrell Slayton, Oren Burkes, Semaje Perine.
Let's give all this a little more time.
I don't care about other teams. The Bills made moves to free up cap space and for what? None of them move the needle.
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Being a top 3 team in scoring. Does it matter how we do it?
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They also benefited on being a top team in turnovers on defense. That is likely to regress.
One thing many over look is that since 2017 only 1 team didn't have either a TE or WR have more than 1000 yards receiving. Teams need a dominant receiver to win a Super Bowl