ChronicAndKnuckles

They weren’t really praying for turnovers. They were pretty much guaranteed 1 a game. That’s McDermotts coaching style.

Absolutely agreed. Last year proved to me (without a doubt) that Allen is going to play at a high level well into his “old” age when he loses a little bit of that running power. The running threat will always be there to an extent, but Allen is throwing the ball so accurately & efficiently. People hate these WRs, but they all have complementary skill sets to the QB. Having smaller WRs his whole career kind of forced him to be more precise and timed.

500? Hell naw. I’d do it for 50k though. I have faith that Allen will win it in a different year.

I did NFL+ for a couple years when I had to work on Sunday. I honestly enjoyed it more than watching it live as it offered 2 “condensed” versions. One with just the commercials cut out (which I did for the Bills as I liked the anticipation & build of each play) and then just the action only (which I did for all other games which made them only 30 minutes or so.) It was great being able to pause the game and watch on my own time.

I supported this garbage franchise through 18 years of despair. Tickets, jerseys, vendors, Sunday ticket when I moved out of Rochester, etc. Ralph Wilson slapped every fan in the face when he went over the coach and benched Flutie. The constant threat looming over fans’ heads of moving the franchise. The hiring of proven losers at HC to save money. Big Splash moves like Terrell Owen’s that were only made to sell tickets. I could go on & on. If I’m struggling financially and need to illegally stream some games for a season, I will. Maybe I am a thief, but the owners & players aren’t going to starve as a result.

Crazy how his son Von went on to become a Buffalo Bill himself

Pretty inexcusable to miss out on the playoffs when your QB totals up 5100 all purpose yards and 45 TDs. Your top 2 WRs account for a combined 2600 yards and 27 TDS. And you have a demon like Trey Hendrickson flying off the edge w/ 17.5 sacks. The Bengals literally have top five talent at 3 of the 4 most important positions. If they can’t get it done now, they definitely won’t later when they end up in cap hell. I feel bad for that fan base.

Kind of defeats the purpose of the whole “guaranteed” thing.

Very impressive! Both drafted relatively close too. I would be absolutely ecstatic if JS turned out to be half of the player Dumervil was. One of the more underrated pass rushers in NFL history, IMO. You don’t see many guys who are sub-6 feet having that type of impact rushing the passer. I’m pretty convinced that Solomon would’ve been a high 1st rounder w/ more prototypical measurables. People will scoff at his 2 sack total last year, but he did it buried deep on the depth chart under a coach who notoriously hates rookies. It showed me that he can beat pro level offensive tackles. Joey Bosa’s health will greatly determine his level of production next year. I think the Bills are well prepared either way with an “assume the worst/hope for the best” mindset. For once, I am actually very content w/ the DL as a complete unit. I think Beane nailed the draft. Free Agency was a different story… 🤷‍♂️

I don’t know how someone could possibly question the work ethic of Josh Allen who took hardest path I can think of to get into the NFL. I’d write it out, but we’re all familiar w/ his trajectory. Allen defied the odds on every level. Not to say that Mahomes doesn’t work hard, but his dad was a pro athlete and he had every possible opportunity growing up as far as money & training.

He had one of the most productive college careers in recent memory as far as rushing the passer/getting into the backfield. Led the FBS w/ 16 sacks in 2024. If you would've just showed me the tape, I would've guessed he was a 2nd/3rd round pick. His height will always be the biggest knock on him, but that didn't stop players like Von Miller or Dwight Freeney, the latter being the closest NFL comparison I can think of.

Yes. 192 career receiving yards. The Bills really squandered a potentially brilliant career. …and WTF kind of name is “Da’Rick?” Is it pronounced like Derek? Or is it closer to duh-RICK?

Off the top of my head… Willis McGahee gets loads of hate. More than any player I can think of with his level of production. Rushed for 3,365 & 24 TDs in only 3 years here. Went on to play for another seven years after leaving Buffalo, had bit of a career renaissance at 31 as well when he rushed for 1200 yards in Denver. Edit: That Miami Hurricanes squad produced some legendary players. Their RB depth chart is only rivaled by the Thurman Thomas/Barry Sanders duo in Oklahoma IMO. Frank Gore, Clinton Portis, Willis McGahee as your RB stable is crazyyyy.

I really wish Kyle Williams was around for this era. I remember his NFL breakout game against the Steelers. The Stevie Johnson drop. He was absolutely obliterating the Steelers G (Willie Colon?) and driving him into the backfield nearly every play. He showed brilliant flashes beforehand, but this was the game where he put it altogether. If not for that inexcusable dropped pass, Kyle would’ve single-handedly won that game on his own. He was an athlete through & through. With his stocky frame, low center of gravity, and acceleration I think Williams would’ve been a HOF level fullback. I truly believe that. Look at how fast he reacts and hits the hole on this play. And this is a DECADE+ into his career.

Something tells me this is guy is going to get hurt and end up retiring after a short stint here. I just have the feeling

Time flies.

Idk. You don’t rush for 2K unless you are supremely talented and I don’t recall anyone coming close to those numbers w/ that current Eagles line. And he did so after their HOF center retired.

Obviously a SB should always be the END GOAL, but it's still okay to be proud of your teams regular season success. Buffalo clinching their 5th straight division title was an important highlight for me. Also, beating the Ravens in the playoffs where I truthfully felt we had no chance was another great moment. My point is fielding a competitive team is better than being a perennial bottom feeder. Everybody hates the Cowboys, but I would've killed to have their roster during our drought years. Parsons, CeeDee Lamb, Zack Martin, CB's Bland/Diggs, and Tyron Smith are all cornerstones at important positions. I didn't include Dak because I think he is a product of the talent & system, but Jerry Jones is too in love w/ him. I don't think they will ever take that next step until they upgrade QB, but I think their goal is to win a ton of regular season games, fill seats while simultaneously hoping the planets align and they can get hot during the playoffs.

Bo Nix and Jayden Daniels were incredibly fun to watch last year. Nix gives the AFCW & Mahomes more competition which is never a bad thing. JD gives the NFCE (and NFC as a whole) a much needed great QB. The Eagles have been running through that conference & division. It's not going to be so easy for them in the future.

Should've been MVP and was in my book. Just like Josh should've been last year.

Kincaid seems to be this year's TBD whipping boy. I remember last summer people complaining about Dion Dawkins being too fat (who oddly enough went on to have the best season of his career.) Now this summer it's Dalton Kincaid being too skinny. I put no stock into any of this especially 3+ months before the regular season. We see professional fighters make weight in much lesser time than this. There are millions of dollars at stake. These guys know what they're doing and if they don't then they have loads of resources to help them out. These rankings are obviously BS, but I'm not as down on DK as much of the posters here. I think part of the problem is him being lost in the shuffle. I wonder if there's even been an MVP QB without a 1000 yard receiver before? That stat alone should tell you how much the Bills love to spread the ball around. I think Kincaid would fare much better in an offense that makes him more of the focal point. Slight regression from his rookie year. The other problem is his inexperience and the difficulty of the position itself. There's a reason why elite TE's don't grow on trees. Not only do you have to be a great receiver, but also a great blocker or at least not a complete liability. 2 years is not all that long. Antonio Gates didn't break 1k until year 3, Tony G took 4, Kelce 4 years, etc. The best comparison to Kincaid is former Panther Greg Olsen who didn't really become a premier player until he turned 29, but did have very decent production leading up to it. I think this is what Beane is (realistically) aiming for. The best option to me is still Knox because of his blocking. I really wish Buffalo would go back and watch old Patriots film to learn how to correctly run a 2 TE passing game.

Agreed. I don’t want a strong safety if he doesn’t drool all over himself.

You think Allen is juicing?

Tyrell Dodson is on this list, but not Terrell Bernard? 😆 One signed a 2 year/6 million dollar contract, the other signed a 4 year 50 million dollar one. Obviously, TB’s skill set is much more valued by the NFL. His 2024 season is one of the greatest I’ve seen in a Bills uniform and trumps anything Dodson’s ever done. Nick Bolton in tier 4 is a joke also. This whole list sucks to be honest. Both belong in tier 3, but if Bernard can consistently get back to his 2024 form then he will definitely be one of the premier linebackers in the NFL. I am torn on Matt Milano. He was my favorite player in his prime, but his smaller frame & wreck-less abandonment he played seems to finally caught up to him. I wouldn’t bet on him making a come back turning 31 this summer. The other part of me wants to believe as he made some nice plays post-injury. The most realistic outcome to me is he loses a step, but can remain injury free then he could be a solid role player & depth. Milano is a smart player and his instincts are top notch. Even without his quickness he would still be a formidable player based on that alone.

It’s actually insulting. Anchored the Left Tackle position for the least sacked QB, most total team rushing TDs, and the best statistical offense in the league should warrant serious consideration to be near the TOP of the list. I’ve seen Dawkins get disrespected time & time again by the media and even this board. Yet, he shows up every season. He’s a hell of a leader and backs it up with his play. Never any contract disputes, arrests, or trouble staying healthy. He’s the definition of consistency.