jkeerie

This thread needs to be re-titled "Bills free agency Trasher." Teams get better every year. The competition is always changing. The Bills lost one key player...who, BTW, half of this board also trashed...in Edmunds. They are adding pieces as well. Big names? No, but let's see how these players play before we say they're garbage. Jets and Dolphins added great pieces last year...through free-agency and the draft. Yet the Bills still won the AFCE...with declining play due to all the injuries. Heck...even our starting QB was injured. The off season isn't over yet. If the team is garbage next year, you "fans" can all gloat and say you were right. For now...all we can do is wait and see.

Thank you for the rational perspective!

I think she's Jordan's mother. Forgive me, I forgot that Rachel was Jordan's wife (and she doesn't sound happy that it's not Miami). Anyway, Julie posts from time to time on the Bills Mafia Babes Facebook page.

Julie Poyer posts on Bills Mafia Babes and responds to posts. She is loving the fan reaction welcoming him back.

Jets will be just as desperate since they're signing Aaron's guys and there will be few options for them at QB.

I agree...Dodson is not the answer at MLB. I wanted to keep Edmunds...but not at $18M per year.

I agree. Still we didn't lose because he started in place of Edmunds. Seriously, we either need to sign someone or draft someone.

Yet the Bills won the 4 games or so that he started in place of Edmunds.

There is also the possibility that Rodgers could ruin this young team that has been built...particularly if they add all the players Rodgers wants them to. They will need to free up cap space by cutting some of the younger roster.

Beane didn't hire McD. McD was hired by the Pegulas. Beane was hired afterwards.

Got it. I'm only seeing LaVonte David's name in the quotes. I was wondering if their were two of them...like there are two Conner McGoverns.

I'm confused. Isn't Lavonte David a linebacker???

Especially when players are leaving because they're seeking huge contracts. You can't blame them...and when you see that Chicago front-loaded their offer to Edmunds, it's obvious that teams don't want to give the Bills an opportunity to match the numbers and give the player an opportunity to remain a Bill.

It is 10 yards, but that is more significant than 5 yards. I can't speak to whether or not penalties are taken purposely, except for outright pass interference when a D-back is clearly beat on a play.

Then team's would just start holding on 3rd and long. Give up 5 yards, but not a first down.

They didn't have as many "holes" to begin with. They had a winning team with Reid and Alex Smith at QB. They replaced Smith with Mahomes and they became one of the best teams in the AFC. The Bills had very little on their roster and have had to build from the bottom up. We focused on defense though, believing "defense wins championships." Nope...with the rules in place to favor the offense, you're better building your offense and just outscoring everyone. Look...even in the Super Bowl, that defensive penalty versus the Eagles sealed the victory for KC.

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Despite outside speculation, these coaches are allowed to leave on their own...the public criticism coming only from fans. McD may not have wanted so much on his plate as a new head coach in the beginning. Carucci believes he will be calling the defensive plays this year.

McD has not been calling the defensive plays. Yes, it's McD's defense but the play calling has not been as agressive as when McD called the plays in Carolina. Only once did we see McD take over play calling...in a single game, a few years ago. McD is very careful of not disrespecting his coaches publicly.

I actually think it may be pointing upwards. I expect positive changes moving forward.

I'm not speculating either way. I'm just passing on Carucci's comment about McD wanting a more aggressive D. Perhaps it was discussed postseason and Frazier felt he was being criticised, or being eased-out with the coaching additions. It could be maybe the season took a toll on Frazier as well since the majority of "trauma" the team experienced was on the defensive side of the ball or he wants to take stock of where, if anywhere his career might be going in light of the lack of opportunity to get another HC gig.

Listening to Vic Carucci just now on Sports Talk Live...he mentioned that McD's defenses in Carolina were much more "attacking" defenses. I always thought Frazier coached "scared" especially in the playoffs. Whether Frazier was asked to leave or stepped away on his own, I think McD saw a change was necessary.

I think NFL + is airing players combine with current NFL Pros offering combine commentary. I believe Knox was on yesterday with TEs. I don't get NFL + so I can't comment on how good the commentary is.

I don't think most of us are settling for just winning the division. We're just not ready to can McD as yet. We weren't even close to being competitive for so many years. Who would you bring in to give us instant success? Hopefully we take care of getting Josh protection and weapons in the draft. Many of us wanted to see a change in DC at the end of the season. Well...ironically we got our wish after all. So let's see how this offseason plays out. If you want to abandon ship, feel free. I'll wait a bit before I decide to join you.

Totally agree on the McKenzie takes. I was so disappointed in him this year. I rewatched the Bills vs Chiefs game from October this week, and he single-handedly almost cost us the game. I also think he talks too much and exacerbates issues that really are much ado about nothing. Generally speaking, he's clueless on the field and off.