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Rb needs some depth in my opinion. Gore is done and he had a great career! Yeldon is a big back but lacked the acceleration to exploit holes when open. Really didn’t seem hard to bring down for his size either! Motor was much tougher to tackle after contact than Yeldon.
We need a back that has burst and acceleration. That has good instincts and can wear down d-lines. Like Kenny Davis from back in the day! If the defense let down at all when Thurman was out, Davis made you pay!!
This draft is all about depth and acquiring young talent for the future! Maybe not so much at rb but it’s nice to be where we’re at for a change.
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4 minutes ago, Virgil said:
From my understanding, he was offered 8 mil and took 10 elsewhere. We were willing to bring him back at our price, and were fine if he wanted more elsewhere.
I don’t think there was more to it than that
Did you hear this from any source? Not trying to criticize but I been wondering what did happen there with JP? I liked his play last year but wasn’t sure he would repeat after getting his big payday!
IMO Beane more than replaced Phillips in FA anyway.
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Given that Smoke and Allen already have chemistry I gotta think that Brown will have an even better year than last! I’m cautiously optimistic but this offense should take a big step!! They should really stretch defenses making it riskier to all out blitz. Especially with Diggs!! One mistake and he takes it to the house!!!
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2 minutes ago, Shaw66 said:
I try not to think about there being no 2020 season. This team has to play.
They will play! Nobody will be at the stadium to watch. But they will play!!
Sounds crazy but this whole mess has been crazy.
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So sorry to hear this news. You will be in my prayers!
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They look like what they are. An aging team that has lost their GOAT Qb! For now. They still have great coaching and a solid organization. Defensively they will be tough not dominant! Offensively they will be painful to watch unless they can find a decent Qb and add a couple of weapons!
I will be tuning in as much as possible!!!
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7 hours ago, maryland-bills-fan said:
"....The Bills finished 12th in the League last year with 44 sacks. For reference, the top squad was Pittsburgh with 54..." That is only a difference of 10 sacks over 16 + games. Sorry, but I wonder if the extra sack might be balanced out by the opposing offense getting 10 extra big chunk plays by running inside the tackle when the DE took a wide loop, or slipping a TE into that vacated part of the field. or a QB scramble or a QB leaving the pocket & breaking down the pass defense structure to find somebody open. Maybe we could compare Buffalo and Pittsburg passing defense in 2019. Bills 3123 yards,,, Steelers 3113 yards. Essentially the same. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/opp.htm
A DE can not both strongly rush the passer AND control his gap and area of the field.
The vast majority can’t for sure! He would have to be one of the special few players that can. Example would be Bruce Smith!
I think that Mcd feels it’s better to get pressure on the Qb collectively as a unit! Lots of bodies that are interchangeable with an occasional blitz from say a linebacker or def. back!
As far as finding another rb to compliment Singletary. I’m not sure that management is sold exclusively on him. Or any back for that matter. They are relatively interchangeable and not as coveted as they once were. Maybe if you could find another Thurman Thomas then he could be the feature guy! They definitely appear to be looking to add to that position in the draft. Going to be interesting to see what kind of back it is? A one cut power back that can move the pile or someone else like Singletary that has great instincts and makes defenders miss? I like Motor a lot and have been impressed with him. Reminds me of Shady but doesn’t go down near as easily! Not sure if he can be the feature back game in and game out for the next 6 - 8 years??
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8 hours ago, BruceVilanch said:
I still think long term JA will be better than Lamar. Right now it's fair to say they have a significant advantage at QB, but in 2-3 years I think Josh will be upper echelon and Lamar will be on that second tier of guys like Phillip rivers in his prime. (not saying his style is similar at all to rivers just where he will rank among QBS)
Good article! Not sure how far apart Jackson and Allen are, but I can’t see Lamar really taking his game much higher. Josh Allen however still has a lot more upside IMO!
Philip Rivers has always been a riddle. At times he seems elite and 2nd tier the next. Not sure if he just needed more weapons or he wasn’t what he appeared to be! He certainly had a GREAT tight end to throw to!!!
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I highly doubt that we will be moving up especially into the first round. Right now considering the FA acquisitions and Diggs trade we are positioned to take the back of our choice! Rb isn’t as highly prized as it once was unless there is a Saquan Barkley available. Nice job by Beane! We can take either a rb or a developmental wr in the second and the other later! They really took a good look at the wrs and maybe concluded that they value is in the middle rounds? Who knows?
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IMO it was certainly the combination of BB and Brady. Belichick is a great defensive coach. His greatest strength is taking away opponents strengths! Game planning and in game adjustments!
Brady was the offense, period. Not that BB can’t run a competent offense it’s that Brady made it go! He was the on the field general that made it special.
Unless Bill finds another Qb to take over where Brady left off the Patriot Way is going to end! Soon! They will still be a good team because BB is a great coach but not a the team of the past!!!
45 minutes ago, mjt328 said:All of what you said is certainly true. I believe Bill Belichick's "Patriot Way" mentality, which he installed across every aspect of the franchise, was THE main reason for New England's unparalleled success over the past 20 years. Even more than Tom Brady.
But I also believe that Belichick and Kraft's power struggle following Super Bowl LI was the end of the "Patriot Way" - and the ultimately the beginning of the end for New England's run. Yes, the Patriots still went to two more Super Bowls after that and even won another ring. But the battle over Jimmy Garoppolo was the moment that Belichick lost full control over the team's personnel decisions. It started the team down a path that finally reached a dead-end yesterday.
If you believe all the reports out of Boston, you know that Garoppolo was Belichick's plan for succeeding Brady. Regardless of how indestructible Brady seemed, Belichick knew the day was coming that age would finally catch up to his Hall of Fame QB. While other franchises with veteran QBs usually sit on their hands until it's too late, Belichick has always been very forward-thinking and aggressive in drafting QBs. After-all, the only mark against Belichick's legacy is the fact that he only did it with Brady under center. If he could transition and then win a Super Bowl without Brady, his status as the greatest ever would be unquestioned.
Reports say that Belichick wanted to trade Brady after the 2017 Super Bowl win against the Falcons. At that time, the Patriots still could have gotten a massive draft-haul for Brady and then handed the reigns of a championship roster over to Garoppolo. But Robert Kraft pulled rank, and refused to part with his boy. With Garoppolo set to hit free agency, this destroyed Belichick's transition plan that had been 3-4 years in the making.
You will notice that in March 2017, the Patriots became uncharacteristically aggressive in both Free Agency (Stephon GIlmore) and trading draft picks for players (Brandin Cooks). This team had operated under the same mentality for almost two decades, and been massively successful. But suddenly, they were mortgaging their future for one-last chance at championship glory. This is because of everything listed above. The plan Belichick had been setting in motion was toast. The "Patriot Way" was dead.
Until it happens on the football field, many will refuse to believe it. They will cling to the idea that Belichick has some magic trick up his sleeve. He doesn't. His magic trick was traded three years ago to the San Francisco 49ers. The Patriots have very few options left at QB for the 2020 season. They have an offense with very few weapons, and virtually no cap space/draft capital to improve it. They do have a strong defense, but I would anticipate a very ugly season.
You pretty much nailed it! Thanks Bob Kraft!!!
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The only ability that Shaq has that is exceptional is setting the edge! Really helped containing Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. He has improved at pass rush but I wouldn’t break the bank for him!!
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Lived my entire life in western New York! I was a Steeler fan as a kid because they could beat the stinken Cowboys!! When Bruce Smith was drafted I realized that I really identified with the Bills much more than Pittsburgh. That was it. There is no other franchise like the Bills!!!
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Freddie!! Or Fitz. The Fitzmagic part anyway!!
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Talent isn’t the issue here IMO. He’s not Revis or D. Sanders but really close! How many more picks and passes defended would he have if there was a good corner opposite him? Is he the leader and character guy you want? Beane also has stated that teammates watch to see who gets what money and he has seen it divide a locker room! If his teammates don’t respect him as a elite talent that complicates things. I think White is worth top money just judging from what we have seen. Love watching him play!!
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Only if it’s to develop Knox! I think he has a huge upside and by year 3 or 4 he should be a beast!!
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I don’t know everything about how it works, but I do know if the Bills leave Buffalo I’m done with the NFL! It just wouldn’t be worth watching! I also don’t think the Pegulas would move anyway!
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2 hours ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:
Reed was very complimentary of him.
BN: How impressed were you with Devin Singletary?
AR: He was a big surprise. That kid is very elusive. He kind of reminds me of a young Thurman, no doubt about it. He's hard to tackle. He's very elusive inside the hole. (....) I think he should be the feature back next year.
Thanks I didn’t see his comments on Singletary before! I was really surprised with how hard he is to bring down once you get a hold of him that is!!
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Knox is definitely someone they can add as another piece of the puzzle going forward! Another weapon! I am impressed that he seems to be able to get separation and get open. Don’t underestimate his ability to stretch the defense a little. He’s not a burner but can he get behind you. Didn’t think he was that good of an athlete coming out but I didn’t think Josh was either!!
Would like to know what Andre Reed thinks of Singletary??
4 minutes ago, Cripple Creek said:You were all over him leading up to the draft, the only one mentioning him around here, IIRC. Your words carry more weight on this subject than most. Thank you for posting an update.
Yeah, he was a nice find considering Hockenson was already gone! Knox has just as much ability!
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Green Bay because it’s a small city with a rabid fan base like Buffalo! Besides don’t care for anything from San Francisco!
I would like to see the Chiefs win because of Andy Reid.
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2 hours ago, John from Riverside said:
I am not going to worry about anything regarding him till there is actually something to worry about.
increase in all productivity from year 1 to year 2.....NO signs of regression.
I expect a similar jump in year 3
I expect improvement once again from Josh! Just not as big of one. I do think that in year 3 his improvement will be in smaller increments. Like the article said. Hitting receivers more in stride, better starts to his games instead of taking a quarter or half to get going. Better recognition of defensive schemes. Overall learning from his mistakes by experience. He already shows toughness, competitiveness and leadership in spades!!!
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5 minutes ago, jeremy2020 said:
Lawson scares me. His comments and history here make me feel like he's a candidate for "Gets Paid, gets lazy."
Yeah me too!! Hopefully McDermott can tell if Lawson is really “all in”
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Good read and I think it’s probably accurate! Although I would like to keep Spain it would be interesting to see who someone like Singletary would want back on the o-line! Not that he would ever say in public if he didn’t want someone back.
Phillips is as good as gone!
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Not a fan of paying a player top money for one years worth of quality play!! Would rather keep multiple DTs hungry by not paying big bucks to one exclusively. Considering that Mcd. keeps a pretty healthy rotation I don’t think Big Phil will be here next year. Unless he comes down in asking price before FA! Maybe he is just bargaining at this point! We’ll see.
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44 minutes ago, Shaw66 said:
I just became a Dion Dawkins fan.
Wow.
Incredible that he feels that way. Even more incredible that he wrote it for us.
Impressive write up!! I’m thinking that most of the team feels the same! Loved what he said about Josh!
Kid is a
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Dion Dawkins or Matt Milano
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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Wouldn’t be surprised if his replacement is drafted this year even. He is unique in his ability to cover like he did against White of the Patriots! Not many linebackers can pull that off. Still gotta go with Dawkins!