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They don't need him to be a superstar but a real threat would be nice! It only works because Josh has to play at a super human level. We have several quality receivers but nobody that scares you and no guy on the boundary we can depend on when we need a big play. Hoping Coleman progresses further and quickly or once again its going to be all on Josh. Will we stack regular seasons wins? Sure. But not sustainable to go on a Super Bowl run in this conference. Coleman has shown flashes but he's got to be way more consistent to take the next steps. He's nothing more than a marginal starter at this point, that's the truth and I was a huge fan of his coming out of college.

McDermott literally just said there is a chance he doesn't come back this year. At this point, surgery can't be ruled out. That isn't wild speculation that is actually an intelligent question given we know that McDermott often under sells how significant injuries are.

Love the big play by Jackson Hawes late in the game there, and what a strike by Allen, and good job to hang onto by Hawes. But why on earth is our rookie, 3rd string blocking TE on the field in such a big moment when we have Kincaid and Knox? It's not like it was a disguised pass where we showed a run look and had the blocking TE slip out, this was a late game passing situation. Worked out this time but would not in most cases. Need to hear an explanation from the coaching staff on that.

Right, but it's a reality that easily could have been avoided by brining in another starting caliber safety this offseason. Passing on Emmanowori was also probably a mistake (same with Cooper Dejuan last year), same with passing on moving up for BTJ who was just a couple picks ahead of us the year before. Still can't get over that. BBB is agressive to go get Elam and Kincaid, but won't budge few spots for BTJ?! Sickens me.

Everything you said at the top is fair, but it's not hate... it's fatigue. We are sick of hearing about (and seeing on the field so much) a backup NFL safety. That is exactly what Hamlin is, nothing more, nothing less. I'm so glad he didn't die, it's a cool story, but the constant attention he gets is nothing but a distraction for the team. No backup player (or kicker/punter) of any sort is worth a distraction at the NFL level, shoot, even Tim Tebow couldn't survive this unwritten NFL rule. The fact that Hamlin has gotten to play as much as he had speaks to the poor quality of our safety room these last couple years, he has no business being on the field for anything other than special teams/emergency spot starts. The safety play was bad last year, and we didn't address it all other than hoping Bishop improves. This is where the frustration is coming from, that we are even in a remote position where Hamlin may have to play regular snaps. I'll give Beane/McD the benefit of the doubt on Bishop until later this season (as they earned after how Benard worked out after losing Edmunds), but if Hamlin has to play a lot this year I will lose it.

Agreed. Maybe the Redskins would want Samuel back? I know it's a different regime but he had production there, and they are especially light at quality WRs, even with McLalurin.

That's a great sign! Deal must be close.

No freaking way we give up Groot, Cook AND a 1st and 3rd. Maybe Epenesa and a 1st and 3rd. (not that it matters anyway, Dallas can lock Parsons up the next 3 seasons if you include franchise tag ability so he isn't going anywhere, this is posturing for negotiations)

This is a great point. Far more often than not it is just posturing for negotiations sake. No way Dallas ever lets him go. They can lock him up for the next three years if they really want to with franchise tag, he has no power and isn't going anywhere.

Some of you are going too far with this. I am somewhat biased being a Clemson alum but Wilkins is not by any means a "bad apple" type. This is a guy that got his degree in 2.5 years with a near 4.0 (and then went on to get a masters), never in trouble, leader in the community, loved by his teammates etc. He is simply an absolute goofball. He is a character for sure, huge ham, always dancing, singing and doing splits and stuff, was big into drama in high school. But the dude can ball, has crazy work ethic, and is well respected on and off the field. I'm sure his personality rubs some people the wrong way and he is a weirdo with his after the play antics not trying to defend him there, but he is far far from any type of bad apple or locker room cancer type thing. Just wanted to correct that for those that are unfamiliar with him and getting the wrong idea here. Bottom line, if he is even remotely healthy he would be a tremendous upgrade over Jones.

I said next Oliver instead of Jones, not in place of Oliver.

I know Wilkins is not popular on this board but I would take him next to Oliver over Jones in a heartbeat.

Right a great football team without any weapon that scares on you offense, one that depends entirely on the heroics of a single player, one that consistently gets close but can't get over the hump to make the Super Bowl. I desperately want the Bills to win one, and could care less if it's with McDermott or not. Many Bills fans have pointed out, going back years, that the Bills lack any type of explosive weapon on offense (not just a gadget fast guy, but an actual plus starter that scares defenses). Diggs was not a top end receiver his last couple years with the team, he was borderline #1, good #2 type, yet Allen was forcing him the ball and we had no other help around him. That's why we saw addition by subtraction last year, along with Allen's continued development and continued chemistry on the o line. Like many Bills fans, I remain highly skeptical that team without a single offensive weapon that scares you can win the Super Bowl (and rightfully so). I hope I'm wrong, truly. I will be dancing in the streets crying tears of joy if so.

Maybe not. Bills certainly had one of the weakest, that point is not debatable. Don't mistake points scored for meaning our receivers were good, they weren't if you actually watched the games. Allen's heroics and a solid ground game are 95%+ of the reason for our success last year on offense.

Haha actually what you are looking at is Allen's interception percentage with and without Diggs. Let me be clear, I'm not a Davis fan, he's nothing more than depth, but acting like a #5/6 receiver (no matter who it is) is going to affect Allen's int % in any significant way is silly.