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What really makes this tough is that we spent an entire offseason a few years ago with the sole purpose of “sacking Mahomes”. It’s embarrassing. Im not sure how much more proof they need that this just might not be possible at a high rate. Philly had the best d line in the league last year and couldn’t touch him in the sb. We need to build this o around Allen and make it impossible to keep up with us.

Tough to blame injuries when our healthiest unit on d (the dline) failed to touch Mahomes.

I’m really thinking that we are just going to draft a more complete wr in the first and double dip somewhere in the third or fourth round and call it a day. With Diggs likely back, we have some vet leadership for the young guys.

I’m not sure about that. They got both poyer and Hyde in one FA period. They were both corners with position flexibility that allowed the bills to convert them to safety. I’d bet anything they are seeing who will be available on the FA market in a similar scenario where they could get them cheap and convert them.

Doubtful that neither white nor Elam will be converted to safety. Neither are strong tacklers which is what is required from that position. High as in round 3? No way it should be higher than that. McD took 2 late round corners and made them pro bowl safeties. We have other needs that need addressed by early picks.

I thought this same exact thing this morning. KC will be behind us again and needing the same thing we need. I expect Beane to move up for a WR for this reason. Can’t sit and hope our guy falls to us just to see KC pass us and get that guy.

Will he be there in the third?

Yeah. It’s pretty absurd to think the bills would take this approach yet again when it’s that exact approach that has gotten us into the current situation.

The only thing I’m positive about is that our season is over

There is no way the bills are going to trust a guy that hasn’t punted in a real game since 2021 for a playoff run. Not only that, but he was still learning to hold during camp as a rookie. If anything, we will go after Matt Haack.

No. Nothing has changed. Khalil is an excellent #3, like gabe was. They won’t make the same mistake twice.

Not in todays nfl. This is a passing league and rookie WRs are making immediate impacts at a very high rate. Can’t rely on that happening. Waiting till later in the draft is what got us receivers with limited skill sets. The more complete skill sets are drafted high. Yes…you will get someone that slips through and becomes a stud from time to time, but that’s not the norm and it would be reckless for the bills to continue to expect that to happen.

Can this thread be locked? Nothing to see here…

Not me. Nope. Give me the chiefs. Gotta slay that dragon to take the next step.

Something tells me Kincaid makes a name for himself in this game. He’s got great hands and I expect some quick hitters. I also want to see Lenny get some workhorse yards. Jones will be crucial in stopping the run.

I’ve thought the same thing. Mason Rudolph isn’t scaring anyone with his arm, especially in bad weather. McD will take away what they want to do and dare their third string qb to beat us.

I think they may have kept him out as precaution. We were in the playoffs no matter what and no matter what some of you think, McD trusts and likes Jackson. Good move by McD if that’s the case.

This was a failed thread the second you didn’t include Allen. We wouldn’t have won this without him.

I just really think there will be a WR at where we pick that is worthy of the selection. I doubt we trade up too far, but a slight move is def in play, as Beane is no stranger to go get what he wants. That said…if we wait till the second, I don’t know that we will be able to get a game changer because these WRs keep going earlier and earlier every year. It’s a premium position tjay is starting to pay dividends earlier than it used to. what are your thoughts on Diggs? I honestly feel it’s a real possibility that he will want out after this year and they might decide it’s not worth the trouble to try to satisfy him anymore. Yes, the guaranteed money sucks, but we’ve seen it before. Maybe we could get a 2 and package that pick to go up and get one of the top WRs? you bring up a good point about the qbs. They will push WRs down. So too will the tackles, some edge guys, a few DBs, heck…Brock bowers will prob go before 3 WRs go off the board. We should get a good selection of WRs to choose from.

I agree with all this. I like Polk. That guy is tough at the catch point, catches the ball with his hands, and isn’t afraid to go across the middle. He has decent speed as well. The problem is that I’m afraid these guys will be gone before we pick again in round 2. I agree with badoldbillz that 6-9 will prob go before then. If we want one, we will likely need to take one on the first or risk getting another guy like Davis…someone solid, but isn’t a true difference maker.

Nice retort Why? Because most fans don’t want to consider that there might be something going on that isn’t injury related. Diggs has had to be talked off the ledge the last couple seasons after the season ended, and we never saw his usage and productivity dip like this before. You think he will not be a distraction this off-season? I just don’t see it. We might have to revamp our entire receiver corp. yeah, there is a lot of dead money, but I think how things shake out once the season ends will be something to keep an eye on.

“Easy as that”? Don’t confuse your guesses with facts. Nobody knows what, if anything, is going on.

So disagreeing with you makes me a troll? Ok dude…

This minimal isn’t some sort of strategy. Every game since before thanksgiving has been a must win. You don’t sit your best receiver in big moments waiting for the postseason when you don’t even know you will make it. You are obviously more optimistic than me. I’ll own that. But it could also be true that you are being unrealistic as well. Then why are his snap counts down if he’s their only reliable receiver? Enlighten us…

Simon…you can roll your eyes all you want. It’s a possibility and I think it’s pretty likely. You’re telling me he’s gonna be cool with this season?