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Yes if they can't get Gronk. Would be huge upgrade over Sweeney.

Nobody is saying not to go sign a quality fA or two. What we are saying is dont sign too many roster bottom feeders that could just as easily be filled by UDFA or low round draft picks. Don't cut Haack and sign a FA punter. Just draft one. Decisions like that keep you net negative and still fill the roster.

There are other free agents that will be gone too like Jones, Breida, and Kumerow that can help them stay net negative. You replace them with draft picks, salary cap cuts that are not free agents, and you bring some of them back. They will draft DL, WR, and CB. Sign Gronk. Bring back Phillips and Hughes. Probably bring back Zimmer and Boettger, and maybe Obada too.

Its about the number not the quality. You have to be net negative. So he just needs to avoid adding too many roster bottom feeders like he did in 2017 costing them a 3rd round comp pick for Gilmore.

Beane has to restrain himself from signing too many guys. They can get two good comp picks for Wallace and Trubisky if Beane keeps them neg negative in free agency.

Maybe I'm wrong but I don't recall many people labeling him a bust. I think many including myself have posted he has not lived up to his draft position. He has improved to the point of being a solid starter just not a star player. Ford is a bust. I think they keep him and see what he does with Kromer in camp. But ultimately they will likely either cut him or trade him for a 7th round conditional pick. And Epenesa is getting close to being a bust.

Wow

Defense cost them the Texans and Chiefs games in prior years too. But shhh, McD is a genius. I read it here

Unlike most topics on this board, I'm ambivalent on this issue. If I was GM I would just use the start of the art facilities in Orchard Park. I would let my team sleep in their homes. I dont care about building team chemistry when more than a third of the guys they bring to camp won't even be on the roster. But their is an undeniable fact that win or lose, the game is still just for entertainment. And for some fans, getting a glimpse of their favorite player up close is a memorable experience. I went to Fredonia as a kid a few times. Never been to the camp in Rochester but from what is posted here, the team does a good job making it fun for the fans. Either way, just hope no player slips on a mat.

Who thinks Odomes was Offside on the blocked FG? He got an amazing jump on the ball.

Please. You think what we are allowed to see is the reality. Lol. Google Jim Tressel who preached and even wrote about integrity and then did the exact opposite. All that said even if he is a man of high integrity and there is nothing truly publicly known to doubt that, he still choked in the moment. I could really care less about his character flaws or not, just don't blow our chance at a SB with the best QB talent in the NFL. Another perfect post. Well stated.

Perfect post

I'd prefer we spend money on OG and Gronk. Let Wallace and Trubisky walk. Bring back Hughes and hopefully Phillips. Get rid of Addison, Butler, Ford, Gilliam, Jones, and Haack. Get a couple high comp picks. And then get a CB, DT, pure edge, WR and new punter in the draft. We have enough 4 sack DEs.

Adding Gronk, getting rid of Gilliam and any fullback would make me happy. A two TE set with two guys that are at least capable blockers and can win one on one matchups in the pass game is lethal to defend. It forces the defense to choose play base defense or nickel. Then the offense can react with runs against a softer front or attacking the base defense with multiple receiving threats. Gronk or another credible TE #2 wpuld transform this offense. If they don't land a good second TE option, then I hope it is more of the same. 3 or 4 WR sets with Knox rarely leaving the field.

As a person who grew up in Lockport, may I say well done!

You don't know McDermott any more than me or anyone else. You have no idea about his integrity or character. Lots of coaches preach integrity and then practice differently. What we know is the coaching staff cost the city of Buffalo a championship and McDermott labeled it as execution which is code for the players didn't perform. The players don't decide how to kick the ball and they don't decide to rush 4. At best Levi may have freelanced lining up wide and deep, but based on where the safeties were lined up, McDermott was defending against a TD not a FG. He called timeouts twice and they still choked.

Hope so. Seattle has not recovered from Wilson throwing an INT at the goal line.

Props to him. I thought his career was over when he was a healthy scratch mid-season. But he really did play good football the last half of the season and into the playoffs. If the money is right, i think he would be a fine back-up DT. But that is probably as good as he will ever be. They need someone to pair with Oliver that can consistently take on two blockers, hold his ground, and make some plays from time to time. Yes for the money he played ok.

The more the better. Could land a 3rd round comp pick if Beane doesn't screw it up by signing too many guys. Wallace will probably net them a 4th rounder too.

He's played 7 good games his entire career. He won't have much demand for his services. They will be drafting a DT early. Star and a rookie will split time at NT. Hope they move on from Zimmer too. He was limited athletically even before he got hurt.

Publically stating it was execution is laying the blame on the players. It's obvious the coaching staff wasn't on the same page on the kickoff and the defensive scheme was terrible on the final two plays. Worst thing you can do when you preach accountability is not hold yourself accountable. Leadership 101. Our only hope is Allen can overcome McDermott's screw ups.

Of course you make this move. He is still an elite talent at TE. He would be a matchup nightmare. With two great TEs on the roster you get rid of Gilliam and carry one less WR. That opens a roster spot for an extra DB or C.

I could live with the early rounds. I would trade away all the 6th and 7th round picks to move up and get best punter in the draft in the fifth round and an earlier pick in 2023.

Beane says he drafts BPA but he drafts for need almost exclusively. Allen, Edmunds, Oliver, trade for Diggs, Knox, Bass, Rousseau, and Ford were all need picks. You can argue Singletary and Moss were as well though Shady was still on the roster when they drafted Singletary. Add White being drafted by McDermott after letting Gilmore walk and all their top picks have been clear cut needs. Gabe Davis is probably the best value pick Beane has made at a position that was already stocked. They will draft CB, DT, C/OG in the first three rounds.

None. They can't afford to pay money on the RB position. Singletary, Moss, and a rookie are fine. Keep addressing the lines and spend your dollars blocking.