JohnNord

AJ has been a decent pass rusher. His problem is he stinks at setting the edge and has often been a liability in the run game. He’s also a free agent at the end of the season and I’d argue he could have some lower level trade value. Solomon is probably a better pass rusher than AJ while also being worse against the run. The difference is that he has potential as a pass rush specialist and he’s under contract for 2 seasons. I don’t think Buffalo it will be as easy for Buffalo to cut ties with Solomon as you suggest. But he is going to have to have a really strong preseason

It’s going to get really tough after the suspended players get back. Ogunjobi’s money is guaranteed and Hoecht has a multi-year deal so they are safe. I think that the draft put DeWayne Carter on notice. Beane essentially drafted two players which could be replacement. He now needs to stick on as a 1TDT. He was not good at this position last season, so I feel it’s an upward climb for him. He really needs to show something. I think Epinesa and Solomon might be fighting for a spot as well. Bills might be able to trade AJ or they can just cut him after June 1. For Daquan to get cut - the rookie DT’s and Carter really need to stand up in the preseason. If I had to guess, I would assume Carter gets cut. I think they may keep Solomon over Carter.

I think this is completely correct. It’s kind of bizarre too because initially he dropped like 25 pounds after the concussion season and played the entire year. Then he showed up to camp significantly heavier to “absorb contact.” It just seemed like a recipe for disaster. I think part of what the Dolphins offense so scary was threat of Hill and Waddle to take it to the house. Plus Tua was very good at throwing with anticipation to fast receivers who could track the passes. Last season, Miami seemed content to check down or Jonnu Smith or Achane. It moved the sticks but it also removed the hardest element of the offense to stop.

Does this give them a change to re-sign him with the Bills offer 1-year $4M?

this idea stinks

It was a decisive “W” Beane I thought. Joe and Jeremy didn’t know what to do. After those two complained about WR all morning, he hit them in the mouth and they never recovered. Some fans might listen to the clip and think he came off as defensive. But you know who will love that? His players, coaches ans people in the organization. Especially the WR’s on the roster

I felt he was trying to go to bat for Kincaid and Coleman who were his first player selected in consecutive years, as well as his free agent signing in Palmer and Samuel. So in his mind, he’s already addressed the WR position. If you believe in those players, the way that Beane apparently does, his argument makes sense. Why would he spent a high pick on a WR that’s going to be the 4th or 5th receiving option, when there are other areas of need and better value? Of course, if Kincaid, Coleman, and Samuel have the same kind of season as last year, this argument falls apart and fans are completely justified. So a lot is riding on Coleman, Kincaid, Samuel and even Palmer.

Beane and McDermott are coached by Derek Boyko and typically are measured with their words. There haven’t been too many “Whaley moments” in the press. I wouldn’t be shocked if he was sending a message in the media to the maligned WR’s to motivate them.

This was hilarious. The best part is that WGR added video via YouTube so you can see how taken back Jeremy and Joe were. They didn’t know how respond as Jeremy babbled and talked in circles while Joe was frozen and silent. Beane sounds very defensive not only for the discussion this morning on the air but he fielded a bunch of WR questions at the draft press conferences this weekend. He came out swinging on air which was great. But I think you can be very much skeptical of the WR position on Buffalo so I don’t think their complaints were unfair. Beane seems to think the answers are on the roster where many fans don’t have faith in Samuel, Kincaid and Coleman and aren’t overly impressed by Palmer. In the end, which side will be right? We’ll find out

That’s what you have to hope for. He probably doesn’t see the field much - if at all - as a rookie. You have to hope that Bill Terrlinck can get the most out of this guy. There’s a lot of technique he needs to work on to play 1T

He looks almost like a chubby basketball player. I think this pick is a huge long shot to succeed, which is too bad because there were several decent WR prospects on the board when he was selected. Everything I’ve read says he’s a 6’7 320 pound DT that doesn’t play like one. He doesn’t have the power in his lower body and relies a lot on finesse. This will be a major multi-year project for Buffalo

I’m not sure that the prank call was the Ulbrich kid. I think he gave those students the number. As far as the apology, it came after the NFL already put out their statement naming him as the leak.

Overall I liked the draft. I just wanted a new WR for Josh and not in the 7th round. I’m not banking on the internal improvement of Kincaid, Coleman or Carter

Epinesa trade is a possibility, but they also don’t want to have to play Bosa a ton of snaps early on. Im telling you, I don’t think Carter is safe on the roster. Especially once Ogunjobi returns

I would have preferred Farmer. Seems like Walker is a bit of a project with some very good physical intangibles. One thing is certain - DeWayne Carter’s role is very much in question.