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Looked at some of his tape. Saw a few Oregon games too.

So your answer to the question is basically trust McD and Beane? Certainly, your opinion could be correct but there are also differing viable explanations. Firstly, Beane and McD chose to prioritize the offense and something had to give. Secondly, I think Beane and McD were surprised that Edmunds was offered such a big contract. I think they planned on signing him all along. The Bears overpaid so it forced their hands. Thirdly, I think Beane and McD felt l one of the MLB guys on the roster would step up. Whether it was Klein, Dodson, Bernard, or Spector. I believe they optimistically thought the competition would bring out the best in one of them. By all accounts that just didn't happen. Fourthly, the Kirksey signing is a good one considering the roster. It can't hurt whatsoever. His experience despite his short comings probably makes him the starter soon. I believe both Kirksey and the Bills organization thinks Kirksey can be an effective stop gap. For now, it's Bernard starting on Monday night. The spot light is certainly on him. Bernard with his quickness reminds me of Lawrence Taylor and or Cornelius Bennett. Bernard might just be a slow learner.

Very well stated. I concur unequivocally.

Bernard > Lawrence Taylor

I'm not calling him a bust. I'm saying what I've seen indicates he is a back up at best. I'm saying he shouldn't be in the starting lineup. I'm saying he is a liability to the defense. I'm saying I see little to nothing that gives me encouragement that the guy is anything but a serviceable back up. I'm saying that Beane reached for this pick. I'm saying the MLB position looks to be a major weakness of the defense. I'm saying I don't like having to go against the Jets with MLB Bernard in the starting unit. Yes he is young. Yes he could improve. However, what have you seen that indicates this is likely? The Bills Brass made a calculated hoping one of the MLBs on their current roster would step up. It looks like that didn't happen. Beane as a result picked up a veteran MLB Kirksey. Once he's up to speed he's an upgrade. Not great but serviceable. Hopefully, this weakness is marginal. I'd rather take my swings with the offense and Allen. It looks like Beane agrees.

https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/10021397-terrel-bernard-nfl-draft-2022-scouting-report-for-baylor-lb.amp.html Lets paint a clear picture here. Thus far, the scouting report looks pretty accurate. Bernard play light, can't shed blocks well, doesn't fit well into a MLB role, and has shown nothing thus far to think he's a quality starter. Correct me if I'm wrong. He was a projected 5th round pick and a project. Beane reached and the pick was a head scratcher then and now. In short, I get the optimism and of course he could blossom; maybe into the next Lawrence Taylor. Let's dream big!

Agree but it's not exactly a ringing endorsement for the Bills. I'm hearing the Bills oline is likely to have problems and issues dealing with the talented Jets Dline. Thus, the Bills are reliant on a quality OC Dorsey's play calling. That is a bit concerning after what we saw last season. I think the game comes down to Allen playing super man and if any Robins emerge.

Hopefully, the Bills and the McD led D can mitigate the MLB weakness. Get creative with different schemes. McD has a great chance to show off his defensive coaching skills. Looking forward to it. I would like to see that. You think this is the likely happen? If so why?

He shouldn't be starting. He's shown nothing to indicate he's capable. This is a calculated risk Beane and McD took. I guess we will see how bad it is because there's unlikely any good coming on Monday night. Close your eyes and cross your fingers. I stand by what I said. He wasn't that good in Oregon either. The pick was a WTF moment from Beane. He has at least one in every draft.

What in your right mind makes you think he's competent? He played 45 plays in 7 games last year. He was pretty much a liability out there. All you have is that he's young and can improve. But that kind of goes by the waste side too because he wasn't very good in college either. Come on now let's get honest here. The guy is nowhere near starting caliber. We fans have to hold out breath and hope he doesn't blow up the defense.

Liability with clears. My only hope is that he doesn't get exposed too much. A D like performance grade might be good enough. Kind of like taking a college class pass or fail.

Come on dude. He filled in a bit when Edmunds was hurt. The guy looked lost and couldn't shed a tackle. Let get honest here. There is absolutely nothing that indicates he is an effective starter. Kirksey will be there shortly.

Damar is good at the run and a liability on the pass. To be honest, I expect bad...

Hyde already banged up. Don't think he will be healthy all year. Seems like his body has broken down.

I've seen enough to tell me he stinks.

That's exactly how I feel. Fans here want to be optimistic and lie to themselves. Bernard is a disaster in the making. That's a WTF move...

How do you feel about the word yuppie?

I'm not expecting much this early in the season. He has so much to learn. He can be very good come mid season.

Not a must win game but it could be pretty important going forward.

Lots of new offensive pieces added by the Bills. Might take some time to gel and get into sync. The hostile 911 crowd isn't a great place to get the kinks out. Allen is going to have to be at his best. Scrambling and creating big plays.

I think the Jets have the best or one of the best secondaries in the NFL.

Sadly, I agree. I think the Bills get pounded in the trenches.

Not high on Poona. He doesn't look very good. Hope I'm wrong. I suspect the Jets will be successful running the ball. Not to mention the MLB spot looks to be wide open. Jets smashed the Bill in the run game last year. Their oline run game is good. I think Carter might have the most success.

I hear you but my point is Salah's personality fits the city he's in. A soft talking coach will get eaten alive. Think about how the NYC media would have treated McD after the 13 second disaster. The Buffalo media didn't even make McD sweat.

True but think about New York City and that culture. Salah fits right in there with that kind of style. Tough, loud, arrogant, and confident. He's trying to build a winning program and changing their losing ways. Being nice in NYC doesn't cut it at all. Think Rex Ryan. Smash mouth football with trash talking are allowed and condoned. McD is more about clapping and being optimistic. Creating a bond among his players and coaches. Creating a loving atmosphere. Buffalo is smaller community built on a sense of community. Think Bills Mafia and Bills Babes. Finesse, being respectful, and humble are allowed and condoned. Help that shares some light.