Ethan in Cleveland

I like Jackson more than most on this board. But if I was the Ravens I would do what Dallas did. I would let him play on his 5th year guarantee and then tag him. That is two more years to determine if he is a long term fit. History would say guys that run this much just don't last. He is not built like Allen. He is a better QB and passer than most on this board give him credit. But I don't think he is an elite passer. He is an elite talent but not an elite QB. I'd pay elite money on the franchise tag for a year but I would not commit long term dollars. I would take my chances on letting him walk and find another guy in the draft or free agency in the future. As for QB money in general, I really think the NFL needs to create a salary cap system that allows teams to pay the QB or perhaps any one designated player, as much as they want and then the other 52 count against a smaller cap amount. The current system punishes teams too much for actually succeeding in the hardest thing in all of professional sports - find an elite QB via the draft.

While it may not matter to people viewing the games. Wouldn't it make a big deal in terms of tax revenue? One would think state sales tax would flow to the respective state based on location. I walked the bridge in Niagara Falls all the time. I wasn't even aware you could walk on the Peace Bridge. FYI my grandfather was a crane operator and helped build the Peace Bridge

I'm 52. Ferguson, Cribbs, and Jerry Butler in 1980 was the match that lit the fire.

Probably would depend on how you define great. I think it would be near impossible for guys like Jackson and Murray to survive the style of football played from the 70’s until the early 200’0’s. Then again those defenses never saw the speed and running ability of some of these QBs. Accuracy numbers are higher now but I think those numbers are inflated because of the number of WR screens and easy completions QBs get now including the shovel pass and little touch pass they do on Jet sweeps.

Agree with Parsons. You can find a WR anywhere. Elite defenders not so much. LT play in the NFL has really fallen off. I cant think of one young guy that I would even consider. At one time Orlando Pace, Walter Jones, and Jonathan Ogden were all playing at the same time. Joe Thomas then kept up the amazing run of left tackle play. Four of the best to ever play. Is there anyone now even close to those guys????

Great discussion. I understand the logic and points made by the folks choosing to defer. And they are all valid points. I get the emotion of taking the ball and going out to win the game like in the past. At first I said take the ball, but reading the whole thread I'm changing my mind to defer.

Football is a team sport. Both teams get to play offense and defense. Coin flip in regular season has not been a predictor of outcome for several years now. Oddly still a benefit in the playoffs. Unclear why. Now with this rule the coin flip loser assuming they play offense second knows what they need to do. They know how many points they need for win or tie again and it makes the entire possession 4 plays not 3 to keep the chains moving.

I think what I like about DJ most is he seems to just speak about the player. Where McShay and Kiper as well talk about value in the draft. I understand the concept they are talking about but I think they play it up too much. No one cares if you get a great talent in round 1, 2, or 3. Just get the talent. Maybe DJ does that too and I mostly read his stuff as opposed to watching him. Perhaps there is some bias that way too.

Who do you watch if anyone?

I can't get past Mayock and his praise for JaMarcus Russell. He was very polished when he spoke on TV and seemed to break things down well for the viewer.

From an entertainment standpoint I think Kiper is still the best. As for content, I'm leaning towards Daniel Jeremiah these days. Perhaps Bucky Brooks as a close second. My least respected will always be Mike Mayock. That guy to me was all soundbite and no substance. And I thought that before he was a total failure as a GM. What do you all think?

He was not that good when he played before the injury. He will probably be on PUP list all year.

100% agree. Only CB # 2 and a new punter are likely to make the team as starters. They should probably draft just 5 guys. CB, OT, P, WR, and S maybe 6 if you want to add another DT or OG. If they draft two OL then its virtually certain Ford would be gone

Even if cost doubled in that time frame which it hasn’t $1.4B should still be enough.

Smaller stadiums with nicer amenities and higher prices is the way to go. Go to any newer stadium and you will see there us much more room to move around and there are better and more diverse food and drink options. This part of the design makes sense. It should have been a downtown dome but once that was not on the table, this is the best they can do.

Lucas Oil cost $720M. How can they spend $1.4B and not have a domed stadium that can be used year round? This is a horrible deal for taxpayers.

If a team trades for him the salary goes with him. It's not an option. That is why if the Bills trade Edmunds it opens $12.5 M in cap space immediately. There is no prorated signing bonus money to apply to the cap either. The Browns can't eat salary in a trade. NFL trades don't work that way. And if they cut him, the Browns won't pay his full guaranteed salary either. Assuming he signs with another team, Baker will still get his fully guaranteed 5th year option. The team that signs him pays him a salary, and the Browns are on the hook for the remainder of his 5th year option.

As long as this off-season they are correcting past mistakes, why not go get Jason Peters and let him finish his HOF career back in Buffalo with a SB win!!!!

Did you watch the KC game? Have you seen what they have done this off-season? They are going to run more and use more two TE sets. I'm not opposed to drafting a WR. But they need to address CB and OL as well.

If they keep Edmunds which I assume they will, then they do not need to add a linebacker. Therefore a safety in the top 4 picks is fine just not in the first two rounds. They have bigger needs at CB and OL. CB, OT, WR, S, then get a P. Almost every team needs to count on a rookie to contribute. Very rare to have what happened in Tampa Bay last year where they returned 22 starters. Bills have gaping hole at CB#2(that assumes White is ready to go) and OG. If they let Bates walk that pretty much leaves Ford starting again ant guard. And that assumes Brown doesn't regress at RT. The DL looks much improved but there are still issues that Beane needs to address in the draft. He has set himself up well to fill the spots he needs.

Zay Jones got $8M per season and $14M of a $24M deal guaranteed. Landy is far better than Jones. It only takes one team with a need and cap space to over pay

Yes Brown should start but its fair to say he struggled a lot at times.

Love the enthusiasm!!! If you want to believe they have the true #1 defense I'm not raining on your parade today. Go BIlls!!!!

Right I mean how stupid would it be to think Allen and Bills could lose to the Jags or blow a lead with 13 seconds. Super dumb.

I don't understand your post. Yes I do look at stats because those represent facts. I also realize a player can do his job in any facet of the game and not get credited with a stat. My argument is between Kumerow, Jones, and Matakevich, who have little to no use on offense or defense, there are three roster spots taken up for a very limited number of plays. At least Neal can play some defense. I wouldn't pay Neal what he is getting paid but at least he can play defense.