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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.

Don’t think so either but can play the X and has to be respected by the Defense. He’ll be a big upgrade filling the Mack snaps. (We all appreciate Mack effort but the defense didn’t respect him as a WR) this move allows Keon And Shakir play their best rolls with Samuel subbing at all 3 spots. Still would like Beane to bring in a true speed guy (sub 4.4) to threaten deep and round out the WR room. That may come in the draft.

https://x.com/christrapasso/status/1899242022931673304?s=46&t=M9c12yAjq7xdBmlbYoLDLg

Funny how well the deals for Shakir-13.5M, Benard -12.5M, Rousseau - 20M and Josh's 55M already look like steals. With the Milton Williams news getting Oliver for 17M looks great. It is always better to sign your own early. That said Beane does need to add to the current roster but let the disparate teams pay the first wave premium and swoop in when the money dry's up.

Sadly I think the Pats going to 26 million per year making MW the 3rd highest DT may hint on how the feel with Barmore future.

Chase Young and Joey Bosa are the most "that never works... but it could work for us" players. If you knew they were playing 14+ games they will be value contracts but that is unlikely. That said, if either come to Buffalo to start vs GRoot I'd be all in immediately.

Sliding scale?

No comment. need to see all the details but not a good look.

Younger doesn't equal better. Von had some flashes last year and will be on the books for roughly 8 million if cut. That's 8 million that can't be spent on any addition young or old. That is unless Von takes a pay cut to the 8 Million and then he's just playing for the Bills on what it'll cost them this year no matter what. Personally I would rather just keep Von at the 8million on the books than cut him and still have to spend and additional 2 mill on a Toohill type for a 4th DE type.

The cuts begin.

Totally agree that New England is DESPIRATE for a #1 WR to pair with Maye and willing to overspend in draft picks and compensation. Problem is they tried that last year only to have both Ayuik and Ridley turn them down with the largest contracts. Metcalf already leaked his preference is to a contender which I read as a direst message to the Patriots.

The Kincaid hate has gone to far. Dalton set records with the Bills as a rookie with Knox on the roster. He had multiple injuries last year setting him back from building on year 1. TE is a position that often takes a couple of years to fully realize their potential. Many had the same thoughts on Mike Gesicki had much worse struggles his first 5 years before he became a competent partial starter. Why do we need to give up on Kincaid (or Keon) right away? The staff is challenging them to improve be cause they see them as game changers with some progression. Back to the Metcalf discussion. The true X role on the outside with speed is a fit. I am not sure it is worth a 2nd? and 30-35 million for multiple years. That type of money should be for a true #1 WR that can do it all inside, outside, and blocking the Jefferson, Chase, even a 25 year old Diggs types. I don't view Metcalf in that group type.

Essentially they decided they would have a 25 year old vs the 31 year old. Betting on potential If your trying extend your championship window it is probably the right move. Still losing Tuney is a big risk especially as he was their leader and can play swing tackle if needed. Sure Reid has a plan to fill that but it is a major risk for next year.