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Sure it's random. This started with BuffaloSoldier song, Dhop drinking OJ, hahhaa...People were making connections at the beginning based on cryptic messages that they read into too much (go figure). I'm sure Dhop wants out of Zona.. that team sucks, he hasn't had a legit QB. That never meant we were trading for him, more importantly interested in taking on his $19m salary. Let's see what happens, I'll be here. Lol. Hi I'm @billsfan2313 and I believe any internet rumor, and live without thinking for myself. Dhop or die baby! Going to be funny when this weekend passes without us trading for him.

I'll be here to admit I'm wrong, don't worry. Can you say the same?

Why? Because you believed some random twitter accounts/speculation?

At least the gullible fans.... Some point this offseason, people will realize they were grasping at straws from the beginning.

Availability is the best ability. And Dhop has been injured/coming off a PED suspension, which I'd be willing to live with if he didn't come with a $19m salary or if the cap was nonexistent. On top of that, this offense doesn't need a 2nd #1 WR to succeed. We need better balance, which I think comes with improving our RT and slot WR. If AZ takes on at least $9m of that salary, then it changes my mind (but that likely drives up the draft pick/trade value). Too much $$$s to tie up at WR. We shall see what happens, my money is no trade.

Don't be logical, that's not allowed around here 😁. 100% agree on everything you said, slot and YAC should be what we're trying to find in this draft

Haha I see your point...but Zona is either collecting capital for this draft, or he's likely staying there until season starts (injuries start to occur/teams get desperate again) It'd be fun to get Dhop, but I've said all along it wasn't real, too many gullible (overly optimistic thinking) posts. We shall see tonight, or possibly tomorrow night at latest.

I can't imagine Aaron agreed to restructure, if he plans to retire after this season...bc he'd be out of luck on that money (I think, since it converted to salary). But yeah, agree Jets are going to have an issue soon with that deal...unless Aaron plays until mid 40s

Yeah thats a huge deal for both them and GB, assuming that was part of the holdup in trade too. GB now doesn't have to "eat" any money....and Jets take on the full portion of his contract. Jets certainly restructure next year, but that cap burden is likely 2-3 years away from really hitting them.

Ravens had Cincy beat, with their backup QB, if said player doesn't try to be superman at the goalline. I think they'll be just fine, with or without Hopkins...key is keeping Lamar healthy, as you did note.

Agree completely. Depending who is there, OL/DT/DE/WR should all be in play 1st 2 rounds. Then, add TE and MLB to that list. We need a good slot WR, that can create separation/RAC ability. Shakir hasn't shown hes ready yet, and Harty is a dart throw. But unless a premier guy slides to 27, this can be filled in the 2nd-3rd rounds. Then in a deep TE class, a #2 TE can be found in the 4th/5th round. We barely utilize Knox enough, bc our oline needs constant help, and people want another high-end TE. Not likely, and a big shift in offensive strategy.

There are probably 2-3 WRs that are going to be upgrades for us this yr, vs ehat we already have....JSN, Flowers, and Addison. Beane went and grabbed 2 FA wrs, not saying he's done or should he be, but I'm more skeptical we are taking one early. This offense can open up, if Knox (or our Rb) needs to chip on every play. RT and DT, there are handful of players round 1 at both spots that would be instant competition. We will see what happens. We need to get better in the trenches, plain and simple...it might not be an immediate ROI, but will come this season Funny, bc if Hurts doesn't fumble away the ball at midfield (returned for a TD have you), Eagles were about to take control. That was the main momentum shift. Eagles also showed on tape that they press man in alot of goal to go, Reid was a genius designing rub/motion that freed up 2 easy TD plays. Eagles pass rush changes that game 9 out of 10 times. Horrible field made the difference, and KC has tackles that struggled with the speed rush

Changing my picks (prior: Drew Sanders and Jayden Reed) to: 1. Bryan Bresee DT 2. Matt Bergeron OT/OG Still think Jayden Reed could slide to 3rd round, potential move up...but focusing my review of Beanes recent comments and seems like a draft focused on trenches early

Agree about some of this...but... The field condition absolutely hampered the Eagles speed rush. Bad field conditions/footing will tend to favor an offense, if they're capable of a quick or intermediate passing game (which KC can obviously do it all). I'm still in the camp that we're not getting to the SB until we have a consistent/disruptive DL, but in general, much better in the trenches. I'd love another WR this draft, but if the Cincy (and prior KC playoff) loss showed us anything, it was we're not good enough on either line. I know everyone wants a new #2 WR, but I'm hapoy of this draft focuses on the trenches rds 1&2, then gets us a Wr and MLB. Can't fill every hole this offseason, but Beane has to hit on the top 2 picks. I'm fine if our MLB position is a rotation of sorts, and McD gets more creative with dime looks.

Hopkins is a pipedream and not necessary. But agree about Hooker, or someone who might be very high on a TE that slips. That's the most likely way a team is interested in moving up (without us wanting to draft same position/player).

If they like Breese or Kancey, that could be a semi-surprise selection. We have zero Dts under contract after this year. We need to look for a 1-tech type player, but the talent at 3-tech might be tough to pass up in Round 1. Many want Ed out the door, and Settle underperformed LY. Phillips is situational at best, injury risk waiting to happen. It's just a matter of when, not if, we draft a DT. Beane has stated, like many have noted here, that aren't many players graded as 1st rounders. Fewer than LY, when we moved up for Elam (who they said was their last 1st rounder graded). I don't think we move up, better chance of moving back if an offer presents itself. I'm starting to envision a scenario we go OL/DT or DT/OL, with our 1st two picks. Then target a Jayden Reed type in the 3rd

Sorry didn't mean to infer you were excusing the players. Agree, it's likely about implicating other parties (who are banned from gambling on any major sport)

I'm guessing the optics and/or potentially implicating the NFL team/staff/others, is the reason they don't want any gambling on NFL team property. Agree or disagree, the rule is pretty simple and players have been reminded constantly

It's the integrity of the sport/NFL shield that they are protecting. The rules are cut and dry. Simple case that DV doesn't put the NFL, or the billions of gambling revenue that you referenced, at risk. Not difficult to understand, right or wrong

Clueless post.... And when the NFL allows players to gamble/influence games, how you going to feel as a fan that the integrity is lost?

Agree. @Warriorspikes51 thinks we are building a fantasy football WR room. not directed at you, but in general: 1. We should be looking for complimentary skillets, to improve the Wr room....quick separation/Rac. 2. Having 2 #1 Wrs is a luxury we can't afford, unless we find one in the draft. 3. Not sure why Dhop is still the discussion/desire. Anyone who watched the Cincy game, and season last year in general, should realize our OL play has to improve. RT should be a high priority, but also not overspending on WRs. We can use that future cap on improving the OL

Downfield receiver. It's not just about a 40 time, and doubt Hyatt is converting many more of the deep passes (yes, yes the Jets game). Point is our offense isn't lacking a deep threat WR. Harty, albeit smaller size, offers more speed as well. Unlike you, I see Hyatt as a boom/bust prospect. Very good deep route guy, limited otherwise.

Gabe Davis is already our Hyatt. Hyatt might have a higher ceiling, but he's not stepping into a vacant role/overtaking Gabe. We better get OL to give Josh time. Maybe Gabe, and Diggs, would actually look much better without having to keep Knox and/or Cook into chip on almost every play. Schematically,we are going to face: 1. Jets type of cover 3/4 & strong 4 man rush: we've countered by keeping Knox and/or RB to block or chip. We need to get better at G/T to avoid this 2. Dolphins/Chiefs aggressive 5 or 6 man rushes. It's OK/needed to keep in extra blockers, but we're missing the slot/quick WR who can get fast separation Hyatt doesn't improve us against either option. Maybe next year, if Gabe is gone. Gabe struggles on #2, this is why we need a Zay Flowers/JSN type.

But that's the thing...he's not a 1 yr rental OR cheap. Likely would take restructuring/amortizing the future $s, just to git him under this year's cap limit. Then we'd be having major dead cap in some future season. Not good future cap planning and goes against everything Beane has stood for

You live in a dream world if you think that's even in a realm of possibilities. More realistically: 1. Draft a WR and OT early 2. Then best value at: MLB, TE, DT, DE, CB Cap is a reality and we shouldn't be chasing another high priced WR. This offense needs another RAC guy, RT (better OL play), and balanced attack with running/playaction.