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8 hours ago, Ethan in Portland said:
They were in the playoffs in 2016. They were 12-4. They had 7 ProBowl players. Two of which Gruden traded away this year.
Carr was hurt in the 15th game of the season and missed the playoff game.
Forgot about that season. Yes they were good but clearly things fell apart. The haul that they got out of both players was worth it to me. Both players were going to need big contracts, Mack's being massive. With Carr getting paid, they can't have another massive contract on the books. Tough decision but one that should be made. Don't know why so many were surprised by the moves.
3 hours ago, nucci said:Guessing part of it is he traded the best defensive player in the league
Yes but Mack got a massive contract and they have Carr's contract already. Instead they'll have a few players on rookie contracts. Makes it much easier to add more pieces.
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8 hours ago, Augie said:
If an NFL coach is yelling “you have to go at #42, that kid can’t cover anyone” talking about a 16 year old kid, a boundary has been crossed. I was not there for that particular quote, but I got it from multiple sources and I heard many just like it. His son looked like a fireplug on steroids. The rage was flaring when my son would pick him of in the end zone, or beat him on the other side. They were easy to dislike. I love competing, I dislike jerks.
If you are an offensive player, you have to believe you are going to beat your defender and have the confidence to go right at them. It's a different style of coaching, not my favorite but still a style of coaching. It's to try to get both players to play with more fire. It works for some and it offends others.
I've experienced coaches like that and if you don't have the same type of mentality, you are likely to dislike them.
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5 minutes ago, Augie said:
I just watched while I was in market, then got to walk on the same 7 on 7 fields fields with him and listen to him denegrate 16-17 year old kids. That made a very bad impression.
But I wish him well. Sounds odd, maybe, but no hatred.
I’d need more details to give a better opinion but I’ve known plenty of 16-17 year olds that could’ve used some constructive criticism and a good kick in the pants.
Anyway, he now has the draft picks to bring in multiple talents instead of riding on one guy on defense. An overhaul of that roster is needed.
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21 hours ago, mannc said:
The coaches who’ve been fired so far, or certainly will be tomorrow—Bowles, Koetter, and Joseph—all should have been fired last year, but were kept around in the interest of continuity. As a result, those franchises wasted a year finding out what was already obvious to any sentient observer—that those guys were not good coaches. Put the Browns in this category, too. If they had fired Hue Jackson at the end of last season, as he so richly deserved, they probably would be preparing for a playoff game right now.
It seems clear that McDermott is going to survive Black Monday, but should he? By giving him another season, are we wasting a year of Josh Allen’s cheap rookie contract? Are we stunting his development by making him play for a coach who turtles any time he finds himself with a 14-point lead?
People constantly blame him for the conservative playcalling but you play to your roster’s strengths. We were a better defensive team than offensive team in each of the last two seasons.
I think he’ll be more aggressive with a more consistent/reliable offense. Being more aggressive isn’t always the right call.
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No I think they’ll look to draft one. Not too high as there is nobody worth drafting high but a mid round pick would be ideal.
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37 minutes ago, Augie said:
I lived in the Tampa market when he won the SB with Dungy’s team. It was common knowledge and widely reported that many players didn’t like or trust him. He won the SB against his own offense, without any real changes in calls, formations, or anything else. John Lynch was on film LAUGHING that they didn’t change anything. They KNEW everything that was coming. The Raiders should be charged with negligence for that loss.
Gruden is the QB Whisperer? Who has he ever developed? Rich Gannon was my age and had already figured it out on his own. Gruden was never known, to my knowledge, to be a draft genius. I also suspect his ego is too big to listen to anyone else, so drafts are looking iffy.
Full disclosure: our sons spent a lot of time on the field together at 7 on 7’s at USF, and I learned to dislike him up close and personal. But the Tampa market in general disliked him in his time there, despite winning a SB. What does THAT tell you?
Very few coaches reach the super bowl. It’s been a while since he’s coached. People can improve as they see things from different perspectives. I think he deserves a chance. Mistakes are made and people can learn from them.
He has plenty of draft picks to work with and he’s not alone in building this team. Fans don’t like him rebuilding a team that hasn’t seen the playoffs in 16 years. They weren’t close to being a contender haha. Don’t understand the enormous amount of hate tossed at that situation.
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I don't know why people are shocked Gruden blew up Oakland. It's been a long time since they've seen the playoffs. He's had success in the past, let the man work. It will be a process that will take time. They really weren't close to a contending team before those trades. Now they have three first round picks to try to jump-start their rebuild. Fans get too caught up with the immediate effects with some trades.
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Mayfield has been good but has by far the most talent around him on offense. I'd like to see what all of these players do after their team's invest more in their offenses.
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Just now, sullim4 said:
Classic Raiders move. "The Foolish Club" indeed.
He hasn't even made one move yet haha.
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Scratch TJ Yeldon off of the list. Don't want any part of anyone in that locker room. Give me more players that give it all on every play like Kyle Williams. None of these drama queens.
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Some players develop at a slower rate. Glad he played well this year. Hoping for a 2 year $14 deal. Gives him a chance to stay at a reasonable price but also to build on his solid play and earn a larger contract.
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1 hour ago, Ittakestime said:
Wood didn't need an extension. It was unnecessary.
Richie hasn't been heard of since the whole paycut freakout.
Trent's contract is terrible and wouldn't surprise me to see the Bills get out of it this year. You don't pay a person with his injury history 7-8 million a year especially when he gave you 4 messily sacks.
They took a chance on a guy that had 9 sacks before his injury last year. We can get out of the contract without much harm. Gotta take some chances, no GM hits on every single player they bring in. He was hurt this year too, he had 4 sacks in a rotation while missing games. What'd you expect for a 7 million dollar player. Players will be paid a lot more money now with the cap rising, 7 million isn't much for an edge rusher. Just wait to see what the contracts look like this offseason.
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We aren't interested in developing another rookie QB. Focus on Allen! He's the future. Veteran mentors who have plenty of on-field experience are important.
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4 hours ago, row_33 said:
it was nice to get the streak over with, hearing the names of the Jets and Browns (??) as the longest streak currently was nice on Sunday
but there was no joy in making them and then playing like that on the national stage
Could have been worse. We weren’t blown out.
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It’s as if some fans have never seen a player improve. Plenty of players take time to grow, especially at receiver. Fans just have no patience today.
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Certainly an option to look at but with a class as deep and as talented in the draft at DT, I think more focus will be on adding veterans to our offensive line. We should be adding more youth to the d-line IMO. That being said, we have a lot of cap space and I would support the decision based on what his talent would bring to this team.
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57 minutes ago, BillsFan1988 said:
He defintely had his breakout performance i think he should pack on some muscle and move outside gives us oppurtunity to draft Deven White . Milano, Edmunds & White will be best young lber core in NFL.
I like the mindset but I think Edmunds is fine where he is. Just needs to keep developing. Took a nice step forward yesterday. I think adding another young linebacker is smart. Hopefully bring back Alexander to help a rookie learn perfhapd? Same thing as they did with Williams and Phillips this year. Harrison Phillips had 33 tackles in limited play this season.
Keep improving the front 7.
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I think you need to be a little more realistic. You have selected some of the top free agents on the market at their positions. Buffalo isn't going to draw all of them. No team ever does. They will have to find some lower profile players as well and hope that they fit well here. Like Jordan Poyer.
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Obviously the draft process will reveal a good deal about these players. Oliver is gifted and looks to be the penetrating type that we need
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20 minutes ago, ScottLaw said:
It really isn't a surprise yet the same clueless fans here are in awe at the contract for a decent receiver when healthy.
Stats are the only thing that matters to some fans, especially with the fantasy football crowd.
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Not surprised at all. The cap keeps going up. Players will get paid more and comparing the salaries of an NFL player to a baseball or basketball player, they should. E'Twaun Moore makes about the same per season in the NBA. It's time the more dangerous sport of the three starts compensating their players better.
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Just bring in more guys that can catch. Give me players that can catch and get open. Whether they are a number 1 or not, I don't think that really matters with Allen. Just get a guy that can catch and I think Allen will make him look better than he is because of his down the field passing.
I never thought Jordy Nelson was a true number 1 receiver but he put up those kind of numbers because Rodgers threw the ball down the field to him making big chunk plays.
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Offensive lineman in FA over any other position. I'd rather go into the draft eyeing the strengths of the draft instead of forcing a need. Plus, Dawkins and Teller could see a jump in their play with solid veteran play next to them. Time to spend some money!
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Josh Jacobs- will be best RB in this draft class
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I think the offensive line will be their top priority this offseason. They should look to the draft for a running back. They have plenty of extra picks as of now, rookie running backs can be very impactful and they are very cheap. Get some players to grow with Allen. If the right guy is there, get him.