Einstein's Dog

In this instance, it's hard for me to buy into the Beane arrogance thing, when none of the big WR targets got moved. Olave, AJ Brown, Ridley, Wilson or Waddle. No one got them, so it's unfair to say Beane overvalued his draft choices compared to the others. I'm disappointed, I wanted a WR of the top variety listed above (although never considered Wilson or Waddle possibilities). I would have even liked Deebo and Von - but once again can't say Beane overvalued draft picks because no one got them. I didn't care for Meyers or Shaheed.

Get Simmons and Ridley!!! That would work.

It does seem like Olave may be unlikely, but just because the team is saying something doesn't make it a lock to happen - New Orleans has a severe cap and QB problems. I hope Beane isn't gunshy because of the A Cooper somewhat diappointing results, and his prior public comments on the WR room. I would like to see a move for Ridley.

It can be looked at in another way: C Olave, J Addison, C Ridley (remember D Adams out w a hammy last year), J Jeudy, and J Meyers - all seem like possibilities.

It's not true. If Buff got DK Metcalf instead of Pitt, Pitt wouldn't have let Pickens go. For me, missing out on DK hurt the most of the off-season moves. DK doesn't demand target share like most stud WRs. DK would have fit in great IMO - but, need to focus now on the future. I like Olave as the number one choice. Then DJ Moore. Of course would love N Collins but consider it too unrealistic (IMO) to list. Also like the idea of J Addison.

And concerning stopping the traditional run game, since the first game all of B Hall, Achane, and Kamara all had sub-average games. And no, improving the run defense is not nearly as important as getting the third down efficiency improved.

I don't see how it's fair to say the number 1 problem is stopping the run. Who cares? That in itself means very little. And the poor stat is misleading IMO, it contains a lot of QB runs and the D Henry outlier. Look at the stats of B Hall, Kamara, or Achane - all below their averages. And it is not traditional running that has anything to do with getting the D off the field in those third and long situations. And just to be clear, there is no hot seat for Babich.

Who, me? I think as Low Positive is pointing out that you have me confused with another poster. You seem to be anti-Babich. It's extremely unusual for anyone to claim someone is on the hot seat when the team is undefeated. After last season the FO determined the Defense players needed to be upgraded (not the coaching, they kept Babich). They went out and got Bosa, the PED boys, spent the first round pick Hairston., identified Hamlin should be nowhere near starting (although they didn't address it yet) In the New Orleans game most of the upgrades were unavailable (PED boys, Hairston) and on top of that two of the best players from last year were out (Ed + Milano). And now, prior to the New England game you are trying to pre-claim it's McD stepping in that could produce change. C'mon, I hope you can see how someone would think you might be biased.

I don't mean to single you out Alpha, but I'm seeing this said quite a bit - Knox becoming expendable. No, he should not be considered expendable. The new NFL season is extremely long, relatively speaking, 17 regular season games and then more playoff games. Above average depth, especially in high risk injury positions, should no longer be considered a luxury. Even the reduced wear and tear in game, the reduced snap counts can help contribute to a healthier, better, overall TE group. The Bills should not be looking to move on from Knox, but instead getting his salary in line with the market. And I believe Beane can and will do that.

Hypothesizing? Looks to me like you're pre-excusing an improvement - attributing an anticipated improvement to McD to allow you to keep your negative bias alive no matter the result with New England. And Fundamental problem? How about personnel? Wouldn't it be possible that improvement against New England might come with Ed and Milano back?

I have a hard time understanding how people can think Babich is on the hot seat. After last season it seemed clear to most people that the Bills personnel needed upgrading. And that is what they intended to do. The D was missing 5 key players (without Ed, Milano, Hairston, Hoecht, and the answer at safety (I believe they have never intended on Rapp being the safety in the postseason). That's 5 players out of 11. That's just about half the starting lineup. Generally holding a team to 19 points is considered a good job by the D. The "fire them all" crew is looking for style points whereas Babich/McD are just in it for the W.

Asking Knox to take market price is part of Beane's job. And from what I glean from the temperament of Knox I think he would accept market rates. Knox seems like he would like to be a Bill for life. And this understated quality, IMO, can be extended to Coleman - and never would be with Worthy.

The Samuel part of the trade would be kind of a negative asset that the trading team has to take on. The Bills in turn would be incorporating that into the draft pick value given up - along with hopefully the improved Safety received. For instance, instead of the Bills giving up a fourth round, they give up a third round and Samuel.

I think a lot of people here lose track of the big picture. I was reminded of this in another thread when someone said the Saints game was on of 17 and they all count the same. They may count the same but not all game are of the same importance. The New England game >> than the Saints game. The coaches know it and probably planned accordingly. You don't risk a healthy Ed or Spencer for NE to get the lower level win against the Saints. Winning the New England game gives the Bills a massive lead in the Division. Increases the odds tremendously that the Bills will not only be in the playoffs but hosting a playoff game. I expect a different level of focus for the New England game, much like the Jets game.

I think I may have a different interpretation of the test for Samuel. He failed. Codrington as returner and Moore as a receiver make Samuel and his large contract replaceable. Samuel, IMO, would make a great addition to an in-season trade for a top flight safety (to pair w Bishop) or an RB of better caliber to back up Cook (I'm getting worried about our current backups)