Desert Bills Fan

Looking at the roster, the schedule, etc. The team needs to win early and often. Realistically with all the new WR’s & newish coordinator - I don’t see the offense carrying the team early. It may take a while to find the right pieces and to evolve an identity. I can see lots of 2 TE sets, passing in the middle, running the ball and grinding it out - while missing on long shots down the field (timing, familiarity, scheme fit). the defense will need to be ahead of the O and keep points off the board! After 6 or so games, things should start clicking on O and by then we are in the tough parts of the schedule and need that to stay in the playoff hunt. if Von looks the same, Milano is still recovering form, the safeties are meh, etc it will be a bad start, and in a hole by mid season. Needing Josh to go hero mode to save the season again. He will be banged up come end of the schedule, playoffs. what do you guys think about the start of season defense?

I think Hamlin loses out this year. and based on 2 special teams gaffes from last year: a successful fake punt - pass to his side that he blew coverage on. and the Bills fake punt that he looked surprised on- and ran it nowhere, i think I’ve seen enough. a great sympathy / comeback story. But he’s just not good enough.

Passed on Wingo for this JAG

As was noted - dropping back to 40 is risky but adding a 3rd rounder should be the reward. Legette and Sweat would probably both be there at 40 and I would pick one and then trade up using next years extra second to try to get the other too!

Was doing a mock draft and he was there in late 5th. i like him as a Josh Allen type of back up. Could play similar style to Josh if we ever needed a backup to step in a couple games. and sitting behind Josh a couple years…could develop into something special. what do you think?

No. There is plenty of WR talent to be had in the first 3 rounds. i even like the Bills trading down a few spots in Rd 1 and getting more picks… plus using the extra second from next year to move into the 3rd. give me 2 of: Xavier Legette, Ricky Pearsall, Roman Wilson, Ladd McConkey, Jermaine Burton. and grab Luke McCaffrey later ….

my head says that is a lot to give up for a non-QB. But my heart says to give Josh a lethal weapon and we are SB bound! Follow the heart and win now - pay up later.

With Franklin coming for a visit, I thought the Bills were high on him…but now I think with him testing poorly, they want to see what is there (or not). So I liked the possibility of him as a pick. lately have been more intrigued by Legette!

trade down our first round pick, for a DT (eyes roll) , and an extra pick, but in the end it turns out a good move: What do you think? DT T’Vondre Sweat, Texas WR Troy Franklin, Oregon CB Max Melton, Rutgets S Kamren Kinchens, Miami (Fl.) C Hunter Nourzad, Penn State RB Auric Estime, Notre Dame WR Johnny Wilson, Florida State EDGE Myles Cole, Texas Tech G Mason McCormick, South Dakota State DT Logan Lee, Iowa http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/2024/03/buffalo-bills-7-round-mock-draft-trade-back-lands-mammoth-dt-speedy-wr.html

I like these solid signings. Not superstars but solid. it gives me hope the Bills will move up and draft Brian Thomas WR in round 1.

Just for fun, playing GM for a day. results: A run stuffing DT, 2 great WRs, a stud safety, a promising QB who can mimic Josh, and a speed Edge. had to do several trades, that reduced the total number of picks but got the first 3 picks that I wanted… what are others getting?

Were we talking about Von Miller? 😂

Looked like Von Miller…..just sayin’

If the Bills win, then they have One less day of rest on the calendar for the next game, BUT : they are playing at home so they don’t have a travel day to contend with….seems to me it evens things up😊

On the broadcast they said Johnson was a concussion

I am disappointed that Von Miller is active. drives me nuts seeing him play so badly…and I can’t stop watching that train wreck 😩 maybe I’ll try putting a piece of tape over him on the TV , so can enjoy the rest of the D dominating LOL

Joe Brady needs to win this game (and make a statement doing so) to build his reputation as an up and coming OC. He needs to coach up the game of his life and I’m sure he knows that. Miami needs to get our A game tomorrow night , and the O had better be ready.

I think the Bills do both: draft a WR in first round and sign a free agent that can be #2 (challenge Diggs for #1 spot). They are set at TE, RB and OL. the rest of available $ and picks will go on defense rebuild.

Coach McD ? Is that you talking in your sleep again? Wake up to reality!

Agree with all EXCEPT: Brandon Beane should be credited for bringing in the talent mentioned above. McD gets credit for using them and their skill sets in ways to get the most out of them & the group as a whole.

Bills o line wearing white gloves? Jeesh, they just scream “look at my hands” against those blue jerseys. And surely helped draw those critical holding penalties. Mitch Morse’s one was where I thought that as an inside lineman, if he had blue gloves on, no way do the refs see / call that. I noticed several DBs wearing blue gloves that blended in.

McD has got to be seeing his performance on tape. Several times the play comes right at him, as he is so easy to move. And just an initial couple steps and then - stops! And becomes a spectator!!! WTF? I agree with others = a total liability. he should not be out there.

Von Miller is still playing like a stiff. Please take him off the field - it is like they have 10 players when he’s out there

Would like to see Bills try a jet sweep, just to give something for defenses to worry about

Can the folks in WNY verify any of this: the rumors out there are that before the Bengals playoff game was when Josh’s girlfriend was breaking up/ moving out. Police were called to his house due to the fighting going on. Josh was physically and emotionally drained by game time….Steph Diggs knew this and was in Josh’s face on the sideline to get his head out of his but and lead this team to a win… anyone know? Brother in police that was there, etc.