Buffalo Junction

Allen’s youth likely plays a part as well. A QB like Wilson, Brady or Rodgers can direct traffic and explain things like a coach on the field which helps young WRs. Allen isn’t quite experienced enough for that. Adding Diggs makes that a non-issue. They can now draft a developmental WR later and groom them to replace Beasley and/ Brown when their contracts are up. Also let’s a rookie get comfortable before (I hope not) an injury situation forces action.

I think Bryce Hall is a bit of a sleeper as well. He’s a bit limited as far as fluidity and he didn’t run at the combine, and folks forgot about him after the injury. However, he’s a big smart and instinctive corner with leadership qualities and solid tackling. Would fit for zone schemes and as a corner/safety hybrid. I see him coming into play mid 2nd round.

All comes down to whether or not they hit on a QB.

I assume that they went harder on defense to replace Phillips, Lorax, Johnson and Lawson. McB probably believe that the draft is better suited for upgrading offensive positions this year. Plus, a lot of these defensive players have experience in McDs scheme.... They’ll be seamless fits in an abbreviated off-season.

Duke, Foster and Roberts could all be in for a camp battle. Really depends on the skill set of any other acquisitions. If they get Mims/Claypool then Duke could be gone. If they get a Reagor/Bowden then Roberts could lose his job. Gonna be fun to see how this shakes out. Regardless, we now have an excellent starting three.

Because three centers with starting experience isn’t enough.

They’re also setting themselves up to make a move for Tua if needed.... filling roster holes in FA in a similar way to Beane.

Lynn Bowden would fit that bill. ?

You left out all the charity work. He’s the hand out turkeys and visit sick kids guy on top of all the rest.

His coaching skills and GM skills can be separated.... We’ll see how it all pans out over the next few years. I’m not one to have expected too much from a young team with it’s QB in his first playoff game. ?‍♂️

Why? I can certainly see BOB having personal issues with Gaine and letting that affect his thought process. Dudes made more than a few odd moves.

Fills a hole on a decent contract. I don’t see anything to complain about. That’s Beane’s MO.... fill the holes in FA with value signings then maneuver in the draft to try to nab cost controlled studs.

I love the chicken little stuff. Keep it up y’all. It’s gonna be fun watching opinions change later on.

Relax people. Think about the comp picks. ??‍♂️?

Ref. Cleveland Browns. ?

Continuity could be a huge advantage if the off-season is abbreviated due to this virus or a CBA related work stoppage.

This basically sums up my sentiments on the matter. I think that as a whole we should be focusing on the wideouts with QB experience, advanced route running, exceptional separation skills, and/ experience in Daboll’s system.

$5MM per is less than I thought he’d get. With Ford likely set to start at RT let’s hope he improves.... and let’s hope Allen takes a leap recognizing blitzes and calling protections.

I’m gonna start hosting a ? fighting ring and hopefully graduate to hosting full on blood sports. The ultimate goal will be to unironically yell “you’ve been Van Dammed” at people.

There have been plenty of players that have come out and said that the only thing that matters in NFL contracts is the guaranteed money. Taking advantage of additional guaranteed money is likely more important to established vets who aren’t “premium” players at premium positions. Particularly if that player is over 30 when making an extra $1MM two to three years from now is less likely. Bird in hand.... “For 2020, Lotulelei’s base salary drops by $1.75M, but becomes fully guaranteed, with $2.5M in injury guarantees for 2021 added.” https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/2020/02/buffalo-bills-restructure-star-lotulelei-contract-what-it-means-for-both-sides.html%3foutputType=amp

They often do when they’re 30 or older, play an unheralded position, get another chunk of guaranteed money, like where they’re at, and value job security. Plus this offseason there are a bunch of good NTs (Hargrave, Reader, Pierce, etc) on the market which is rare. Star’s restructure was a win for both sides as it not only cuts his cap figure, but guarantees salary and insures he doesn’t have to compete with a saturated market. I’ll concede that Star is not a top 5 NT, so his initial FA contract was an overpay. However, I view that contract like buying a part for a SAAB.... You’ll have to over pay for a critical OEM part because the only alternative is something unreliable from the “pick and pull”.

Here’s a list... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_second-generation_National_Football_League_players

I should have migrated a decade ago.

I’ve tempered my language on MBs ever since I got put in “jail” on BBMB for a massive anti Jauron rant during the 08’ season. ?‍♂️?. I don’t like the overemphasis on teamers at the cost of offensive and defensive talent. With that said, poor teams play can break a season. Still.... I think getting a top punter would have a greater effect than keeping a top gunner. Most franchises have a few roster spots for teams though, and I can live with that. What I’d like to see is a few more active roster spots in the new CBA for teams and developmental players. I’d like to see McKenzie upgraded. On top of that I think every receiver spot not claimed by Brown and Beasley can be upgraded

In that circumstance it’d be because he actually improved and beat out the other depth guys along with teams play. I seriously doubt it happens since he’s had better coaching and more experience with Daboll’s offense than any other bills receiver. If he hasn’t gotten it by now..... However, I can’t get how long Easley stayed on the roster as a teams standout out of my head. Nor can I ignore the possibility that a rookie shines in return duties and makes Roberts expendable. At the end of the day I want to see 2-3 WR additions and an upgrade to RB depth. We need playmakers. I can live with Foster hanging around on the bottom of the WR depth chart if he’s making plays on teams, but I’m going to be miffed if there isn’t a massive upgrade to the position overall.