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Has Beane learned from those past mistakes now? Coleman 21 y/o Shakir 25 y/o Palmer 25 y/o Moore 25 y/o Kincad 25 y/o Samuel 28 y/o Injuries happen and never sure who Beane would bring in if a WR is needed mid season. Hope here is with the young pass catchers they would be less prone to picking up a long term injury.

how I see it today. Money and draft capital investments by McBeane indicate their plan. Shakir - primarily slot - lead the team in targets Coleman - Most snaps in all sets Y/X - 3rd in targets - red zone option Kincad - 3/4 primary TE 2nd in targets - red zone option Palmer - 2nd in snaps X/Y outside and Samuel/Moore Samuel/Moore rotation 5th/6th snaps Moore 3rd outside rotating with Coleman/Palmer 2nd slot behind Shakir and gadget backfield. Moore will be the primary backup to Coleman and Palmer and sprinkle in when they rest. Samuel will be the primary backup to Shakir and Kincad when they go 3/4 WR

I'm also curious if the Browns would remove the tender after May 1st and not be on the hook for 3.5 mil for a 5-6th WR. they just signed Dionte Johnson yesterday which is an older version of Moore. Right now it a free 6th round pick(?) if he signs elsewhere but that changes on Friday. Even if the Browns don't remove the tag I would think Buff could offer a contract with easy to earn incentives that would be greater than 3.5 if he plays. Moore could decide to bet on him self and a much better situation to get a better contract next year. Taking a visit to One Bill Drive with his wife indicates to me he's probably debating taking less now for potentially more later today but want assurances of his role.

Houston must have needed an additional 5th for a planned deal to move up (tackle?). Probably not enough time on the clock to approve 2 separate trades.

Getting a 10-15 player at 30 is better than reaching for a CB or DT who is rated as a 30-40 player. Many of us want impact players added to the roster ideally that matches a "more" glaring need but Starks would be an upgrade. Plus the Bills do have 2 more 2nd rounders to get a DT and CB who will likely be better than the Safety there at the 2nd round picks.

Adam Schefter released his Monday Draft notes and had one Bills mentioned that I haven't even seen discussed the past month... https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2025/insider/story/_/id/44715900/2025-nfl-draft-notes-intel-buzz-adam-schefter-first-round-picks-teams-shedeur-sanders "UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger, projected by many as a Day 2 pick, has a chance to go in the end of Round 1 to a team such as the Commanders (No. 29) or Bills (No. 30) that might be be looking for additional defensive help." Going LB in the first would be create some content.

Uncomfortable but workable.

Singing Wilson and Winston do open the opportunity that they are passing on QB (Sanders) at 3. All the master plan to tank for Arch Manning next year to bring back the good times. Were looking through the crystal ball here, people.

there’s still only 32 teams, right?

I assume your joking? Even if Cincy is entertaining a Bills offer the right to pay 30+million for a 31 year old pass rusher means one late 2nd round pick is the absolute max offer Beane should even consider and that is rich. If we see a trade I am guessing it'll be for 2 3's or 3&4th. The demand just isn't there and teams are scoffing at what Cinci initially asked.

Always wait for the true numbers to be released. 2 years 21 mil sounds much better than 3 for 36. If Palmer clicks with Josh nobody will worry about paying for year 3.

I know many think of Kupp as the 2021 version but he's been more injured than Bosa and it has taken a toll on his body. He may have 1 more year to be contributing player but I don't think the Bills should be the team to let him try. Rams know it and why they traded him in for a 33 year old Adams.

That's were I am at. Hendrickson is much more likely to play 75% of downs for a complete year but wants to be paid 30+ million per year plus draft capital. If Bosa were to play 75% of the snaps we know he's an All Pro level in my mind a better player. I don't think anyone thinks Bosa will play 75% of snaps but with the Bill's mantra of rotating the d-line if they can get him 60% for 15 games he'll be as impactful as Hendrickson at 1/3rd the cost. Also we can assume that Bosa will get hurt and Hendrickson will be 100% all year, even if that is what their history trend. In the end the only time it really matters is the playoffs if both Hendrickson and Bosa are healthy Beane won the decision to take Bosa. (and not wait for Hendrickson which may or not even be a realistic possibility as Cinci is very motivated not to send him to Buffalo)

Doubt it. I expect AJ to take a lot of snaps especially on likey rush downs. Need to limit Bosa’s snap so he’s ready for the playoffs. I posted before Bosa and Chase Young were 2 players I should want due to injuries where it likely wouldn’t work…. but just could work for us! And I’d talk myself into getting 14 games out of them. Here we are, and I’m all in! Healthy Bosa makes this D dangerous @ 12mil for 1 year I like the risk.