Phil The Thrill

In general terms, you might be correct. Missing on a highly drafted QB is enough to get a coach or GM fired. But you have to consider the context in Buffalo. - McDermott changed the culture at OBD - Beane has built a successful competitive roster - The Bills made the playoffs 2 out of their first 3 years after going decades without - The Bills org is starting to develop a good reputation - the approval of the fan base/players - The Pegula’s history of failed coaches/leaders and their desire to keep one of the few successful hires in place. McDermott and Beane are a LOT safer than most coach/GM combos would be in this situation. I have no doubt that they can survive if Allen does not develop the way they had planned. There’s no doubt they treat Allen like Chicago is treating Trubisky after year 3.

To be fair, the thread title was “Comedy Gold!”

We just said it wasn’t funny. I don’t think that’s making anyone feel worthless

I still don’t know how whether Baltimore’s offense will be sustainable and put up the same number this year. We’ll see what happens. I think the fact that Josh’s numbers are close Mayfield and Darnold, shows that he’s been better than a lot of draft experts projected. Still a lot of work to do

This was about as “funny” as that mock draft by Thad Brown someone shared last week

I completely disagree. I think they are both under the microscope. Like I said, if the offense falters this years, Daboll probably goes. He’s had 3 years to get something going. Allen will obviously stay for year 4 and will get renewed for year 5. But I have a hard time believing it’s automatic that he’ll get a second deal. They will bring in a veteran to push Josh and yes, to possibly compete. This is not the Buddy Nix or Doug Whaley led Bills who were made excuses and were afraid to do anything at QB. This administration has never shy to make a hard decision, and they will move on from Allen if necessary

I should clarify.... I meant he’ll be extended for a 5th season. Not a new $30M L/t contract. I don’t buy that it’s all on Daboll however. Allen is still a question mark as well. If the Bills have a bad year I can see Daboll getting fired but I think the Bills will start bringing in completion for Allen. So he’s not entirely safe

I don’t buy this entirely. If the offense has a bad year, yes, Daboll could be in jeopardy. But I don’t buy that Josh is completely safe. He’ll be extended regardless but I do think you’ll see some serious QB competition brought in if he falters.

That’s what I was going to say. Watt has much more burst off the edge. I think there’s a lot of similarity with Aaron Schobel. Hopefully his sacks come at bigger moments.

In terms a UDFA this looks like a great pickup

Is this supposed to be an insult...or a threat?

Meh.... this thread should have been a poll. Overall I like this draft Espensa - B+ Moss - A- Davis - B Fromm - B+ Bass - D Hodgkins - C+ Jackson - C

Why skeptical over the Diggs trade? If anything, the draft reinforced that it probably was a good move.

Waste of a pick

When heathy he’s a great deep threat....he’s has issues staying healthy his entire career

These are Bills fans! There were calls to replace Allen with Matt Barkley!!!!!

Oh yeah that’s a real long shot to start. I think that this was clearly a luxury pick and that Beane is looking to flip him for a draft pick in a season or two. If you have a good young backup QB, teams are always willing to trade

But is this even a comparison? It seems to me that From was drafted as a #3 developmental backup. Not a challenge to start at QB I do think that Fromm is better and more established QB than Peterman too. True, I think people are forgetting about this...

Why?

Terry is not petty like Ralph. He won’t make such a rash decision because he knows it’s bad for business.

This is 100% true. Honestly, Beane and McDermott have the been the only the good hires the Pegula’s have made. You can question whether they lucked into them. Between all of the executives that they fired and all of the failed GM/Coach combos of the Sabres, they know they need to keep them in Buffalo. They have to want to stay - but I think they do

Is Tunsel really that much better than Dawkins? If he is it’s marginal. I think Dion gets the same money whether It’s the Bills or another team

I don’t think he needs to move up to draft the big bucket - either Duggar or Chinn. Unless he wants to give up a pick next season, I think he stays at 54 but will move up in the 3rd or 4th

Please feel free to stop insulting me at any time

I actually thought it would be nicer. It looks like his room was decorated in the mid 1980’s.