Dave Allen

Is he worth trading for? There would have to be an agreement on a contract extension first, of course. What would TB want for him? Shady for Jackson would seem to be a good start, possible with some draft pick play to even it out.

You're right, my mistake. I meant to say he continues to be inactive every week. Teaches me to type before I'm caffeinated up in the morning.

What's the word on Wyatt Teller? I've heard nothing but radio silence on him since the beginning of the season. There was enough buzz after the draft to give hope that he could get up to speed quickly and contribute. But the fact that he's still exiled to the practice squad worries me. *Note: I meant to say inactive list, not practice squad. That's what I get for double-checking my posts before hitting enter.

I agree. It's a long-term project; they can't fill all their holes in one offseason. If they can find a true #1 WR and solidly upgrade two OL spots, the offense should be significantly better next year.

Dude's got skills, but he needs help before seeking another NFL job.

Overall, it's been a mixed bag. McDermott's blind spot for Peterman was a killer. They overestimated the OL's ability to succeed without Wood and Incognito. They also misjudged KB and Jones' skills, which left them without a bona fide #1 (or #2) receiver. On the plus side, they're close to having an excellent defense. They paid too much for Murphy and Loletuli, but they've been solid. They've drafted well (other than Jones). It's too early to judge Allen, but I'll give them credit for taking the gamble on him. I'm not sure how effective Daboll's game plan can be with such a lack of talent. The process called for a step back, but nobody foresaw the offense being a dumpster fire. In the end I'm content letting McBeane continue playing this out, rather than hitting the reset button again too soon.

I agree - as much as we need to fill other spots, you don't pass up an elite player at an impact position. Bosa or Oliver could give the Bills an elite talent at all three levels on defense and set it up for years. Keep the D elite while you build the O.

Get a haircut, ya hippies!

Tyrod's far from done. His decent time in Buffalo is still on his resume, so he'll continue to be brought in as a stopgap for teams, for the next several years. He's still a leader, a hard worker and a good teammate, so he won't have any trouble finding work.

There are so many needs, so a trade down for multiple picks would be tempting. But an elite pass-rusher is a necessity for a contending team. If they think Bosa is a generational talent, I'd stay and grab him at #1.

Kelly already had two years of pro experience, even though it was the USFL, by the time he got to Buffalo. And when he was in Houston he had Bruce Threadgill, who had five years experience with the NFL and CFL, to mentor him.

If he hasn't done anything to warrant a suspension, I can see him taking a 'prove-it' contract with an eye on cashing in at the end of the season. Beane will surely do his due diligence, and he could step in at #1 pretty quickly. But I see him going to the Pats. he'd not only have a better chance of racking up stats and earning a ring, but once Belichick sprinkles his magic fairy dust on him, the blinding Patriots aura will make him worth millions more on the open market.

1. It was easy to forsee a step back on offense - they lost three OL starters two unexpectedly, and traded a decent QB with a low ceiling to draft Josh Allen. 2. With the addition of Murphy and Star, the defense should have been better, much better, even factoring in the Davis move. 3. Peterman earned the start in preseason. That being said, he lost it this afternoon. From all appearances he's a good man, a hard worker, somebody like my daughter should marry someday. But the NFL is a hard, cold business. He's not cutting it. 4. I want to see how this regime's draft picks play this year - that's how I'm judging McBeane. Today, Allen looked like he's on his way up. Edmunds was a beast. I didn't see enough of Phillips to make a judgement - I want to see his grade. Milano was all over the place. White didn't do much, but we know what he can do. Zay Jones was invisible.

When the locker room goes south, the on-field product goes with it. Outside of Wilson, they've got almost nothing left. I predict the Seahawks have a top-five pick in next year's draft.

Hot take: Peterman looked great in preseason, but it means nothing because it's only preseason. In the same breath: The OL looked horrible in preseason, which means they are horrible.

By all means. I meant to say that buying in over and above...

You need talent, and lots of it. However, a talented player who is a malcontent, or doesn't fit the scheme, or can't stay on the field, is a drag on the rest of the team. Sometimes addition by subtraction works. The Bills are short on talent. But if Allen buys in, if Edmund buys in, if Phillips buys in the way White bought in last year, it'll be worth an extra couple of wins.

The Bills are hurting on paper, but I have faith McDermott will have them continuing to play over their head. Might not get them to the playoffs this year but I see a lot of teams out there who look worse. I expect Arizona, Oakland, Indy, Cleveland, Indy, Seattle, Miami, NYG and Tampa Bay to all be fighting for a top-five draft pick next spring. Just for fun, here's my top-five draft order for next year. Feel free to mock me in 17 weeks: 1. Oakland 2. Arizona 3. Indy 4. Tampa Bay 5. Seattle

I think Taron Johnson will be a major contributor early. He's a natural fit at nickel, and will see a lot of time on the field.

It's called 'Practice.'

Between the offensive line turnover, the new quarterback and lack of WR depth, it's easy to look in from the outside and not see anything. Hell, nobody really knows what to expect yet on that side of the ball. But I'm still trying to figure out why so many people think the defense is a sieve. "Buffalo sucks" has just become the nation's default mode. No thought or insight necessary. Just got to go out and prove them wrong.

Thanks!

That's why they play the games on the field.

Probably not, but I wouldn't completely discount it. A guy who's been around the block can add a lot of value in the QB room, more so sometimes than a QB coach. If - a big IF - they find the right guy at the right price, I could see it happening. As for the PS, I would expect that any rookie QB available would still sign with the team that cut him; not a lot of good options available out there. I don't see them grabbing a PS QB, just to fill a quota. But you never know.

Would the Bills be looking for another inexperienced quarterback to put on the practice squad, since they already have a rookie and first-year QB on the roster? If so, who would they feel strongly enough to bring in, since they didn't have one from camp that they're familiar with? Or instead, would they be looking for an experienced vet to sit on the active roster as 3rd QB and act as a mentor for Allen and Peterman? Maybe do both?