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It’s Diggs. Say what you will about about the end of his tenure, but he was an elite WR playing at an All-Pro level for four-consecutive seasons.
The most dominate WR in Bills history, albeit one that didn’t show up in big time playoff games vs. top competition
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The hype around Javon Baker reminds me very much of Tank Dell last season. Just about every draft analyst I listen to has said glowing things about him, yet most are projecting him as a 3rd round pick. If he has a good rookie season (like Dell) we’ll all wonder why he wasn’t drafted earlier.
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7 minutes ago, Peter said:
This is true (perhaps this would be Andy's way of repaying McD for trading the right to pick Mahomes).
McD would forever be known for that trade.
Without Josh, I can only imagine how bad our record otherwise would be. McD (and we) are VERY LUCKY to have Josh.
True… but they also deserve a lot of credit for taking a chance of Josh who many analysts predicted would be the next Christian Hackenberg or Paxton Lynch.
They also did an outstanding job creating a plan to develop Josh as a QB
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2 hours ago, Ethan in Cleveland said:
My bias against McDermott is well documented.
Wondering how others view his post-season PC and recent interview calling critics narrow minded. He also stated its hard to win in the NFL. I recall a prior HC pilloried on this site for saying the exact same words.
My take on the PC was that he was very defensive. Without even being asked. He launched into a defense of his tenure as coach even dating back to prior seasons.
And now he calls critics narrow minded for wondering if the Bills will win a SB with him as HC. You have to belive at this point the thought has crossed Beane and Pegula's mind. He's trying to defend at best status quo to perhaps taking a step or two back from 13 seconds.
Then the most ridiculous statement of all.
"We're looking for Josh to really be that face of the franchise, like he's been, and continue to evolve."
I mean WTF. What team has he been coaching? Does he think Hyde and Poyer were the face of the franchise?? Is he trying to lay blame on Allen? Without Allen McDermott might be coaching DBs in Kansas City. Was Allen on the field when the defense crumbled multiple times against Denver,Philadelphia, and others. KC only stopped themselves in the playoff game. If not for a goal line fumble the Bills are not even close in that game.
It may not seem that I'm open minded but I really try. I've gave McDermott praise many times last year.
So what does the board think?
For those that crucified Jauron how do you take the It’s hard to win in the NFL line?
For those that defend McDermott, what do you all think?
I did not get that impression he’s on the hot seat at all. As far as his “narrow-minded” comment what should he have said? Obviously, they’ve fallen short of their goal but he’s trying to put a positive spin of what they accomplished rather than focusing what they haven’t. This is textbook “growth mindset” which he always preaches.As for as job security - go back and watch the locker room video where Beane enthusiastically presents him the game ball in front of the entire team. He’s completely on the same page as McDermott.
Then take a look at the flailing Sabres. Pegula probably should clean house - but he’s choosing to show an extreme amount of loyalty and patience. There’s zero change he fires a coach who’s actually successful.
Finally, do you think the NFL would put a coach on shaky ground in the competition committee?
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18 hours ago, 78thealltimegreat said:
Of course barring a Ricky Williams trade deal this will never happen but man all these great receivers wanna come here the last couple years I really can’t figure out why. Since the QB clearly doesn’t wanna win enough.
A better comp would be the Julio Jones trade which saw Atlanta jump from #27 to #6:Atlanta:
1st round pick 2011 (27)
1st round pick 2012
2nd round pick 2011
4th round pick 2011
4th round pick 2012
Cleveland:
1st round pick 2011 (6)
But given inflation you’re probably looking at 3 first round picks and then some which is crazy-
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On 3/20/2024 at 11:33 AM, krf139 said:
Living in Connecticut, I have no idea how I am going to listen to sports talk radio for the next 5+ months talking about how great the Jets are going to be. With baseball season a week away, the talk on WFAN this morning has been all Jets. The Jets have won nothing, haven't made the playoffs, have a highly suspect front office and coaching staff - yet everyone talks about them being a real threat to win the Super Bowl.
Here's Boomer Esiason talking about how they've moved past the Bills.
The Jets are the latest team to try to win the offseason. Typically this kind of thing doesn’t work out well especially when you rely so heavily on older oft-injured players like the Jets will be this season, but we’ll see-
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4 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said:
Read the whole thread
Make Pat Mahomes chip in! LOL seriously, owners are cheap as hell when it comes to this stuff
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1 minute ago, BillsFooteball said:
He was cut the day before game against the bills. I track opposition like crazy game week for possible inactives and matchups, so remember day before game his release being a pleasant surprise
LOL I could have sworn I saw #69 on the field. Why would they cut him? He was playing pretty well
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3 hours ago, Warriorspikes51 said:
He played very well last season including the game against Buffalo. I think he’d be a perfect rotational player
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1 minute ago, DasNootz said:
I like the signing and value.
Maybe it's a "grass is always greener" mindset, but how is Gabe Davis worth 1.5x Samuel or Hollywood Brown in the open market? I understand that he's younger, but his health has always been an issue. What am I missing? He had one historic game several years ago, but otherwise has been very pedestrian. He never had a 1,000 yard season, never had 50 receptions... despite being in a pass heavy offense with a great QB, and 3 different OCs had a desire/need to get him more involved.
He got a lot of mileage out that game and some of the other big plays he’s made. I wouldn’t call him pedestrian. I think he’s a good WR2 but like you pointed out he does have some flaws. My prediction is that he’s the same WR he was in Buffalo. -
5 minutes ago, Commish said:
I believe Joe Marino reported yesterday that Samuel runs 49% out of the slot, the remainder out wide or in the backfield.
I’ve seen several different numbers on his usage. Not sure why - guess we have to pick someone to be believe -
15 hours ago, FireChans said:
thank u beane god
You can look at this two different ways:Positive.
Samuel knows the Brady offense and had his best season with Joe as his OC. He also brings a dimension of speed and explosiveness has been lacking. Brady has also shown that he can utilize the talent better than Dorsey could as evidenced by James Cook, Khalil Shakir, Ty Johnson, and Dalton Kincaid who all came on after he took over.Negative.
Samuel runs 70% of his snaps out of slot. The Bills have Shakir who established himself as an upcoming slot receiver. Is Samuel going to take snaps away from a promising player? Also at this point in his career Diggs seemed to trending into more of a slot receiver.
You can argue that while Buffalo gets a player with more speed, they now have 3 WR’s best suited for slot WR and not a true outside WR unless you include Hollis.
Either way it’s a signal that Buffalo is doubling down on what Brady wants to do on offense. They tried the same under Ken Dorsey and he never found a way to really get the most out of players like OJ Howard, James Cook, or Nyheim Hines. Hopefully that changes
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17 hours ago, JGMcD2 said:
Beane and McDermott are so dumb for letting him go and get poached by the Giants 🤪
The way that some Bills fans talked about Hodgins in 2022, you would have thought they gave away an All Pro.
He did well with the opportunities he was given last season in NY, but this season he struggled to do much of anything. As the NYG receiving corps improved a bit, Hodgins snapped decreased.
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28 minutes ago, Aussie Joe said:
Who ever does?Not Ed Oliver
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1 minute ago, Warriorspikes51 said:
He sacked Mahomes…Not when it mattered
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1 hour ago, Roundybout said:
I mean…all the best to Siran Neal but I never understood why he was paid so well. He was ok on Special Teams but no one ever considered among the best in the league.
He seemed to be the guy who made it downfield toward the goal line but usually messed up when it came to keeping the ball out of the end zone.
He also couldn’t play defense. More times than not when you had Siran Neal in coverage it didn’t end well.
This was an easy release for Buffalo
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1 hour ago, HappyDays said:
This is a Trent Sherfield level signing. I really hope this isn't the end of our WR free agent shopping.
I see him as a bigger, better replacement for Trent Sherfield
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5 minutes ago, JMM said:
First " official" day of FA. Predictions for Bills? I predict 2 signings, a FS and a WR, who they might be?? What do others think the Bills sign today?
Both are decent predictions. I’d bet on the Bills paying a little more for a safety. I know they’ll sign a lower end WR that could start just depends which one. I fully expect the Bills to draft a WR to replace Gabe as well-
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33 minutes ago, Roundybout said:
Best of luck for Poyer. I think he’s still good if you can bring him down in the box but he’s lost a step and it was impossible to keep him at the salary he was signed to. -
12 minutes ago, NewEra said:
I don’t think we’re going to spend like that on a DT after resigning daquan. We shouldn’t invest that heavily in that position imo. Never know though, we’re talking about Beane and the DL
The longer he’s out there, the lower his cost becomes. I think they could get him on a one year deal for $4M
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7 minutes ago, Trev said:
Accidents happen. No need for him to sit in jail. Fine him and move on.
Read this story and tell me if you feel the same:
It seems like justice wasn’t served for the family and it came under suspect circumstances
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1 minute ago, 4merper4mer said:
The part of the article where the mom wonders aloud what would have happened to her if she was drunk, ran into Reid’s car and injured Reid’s kid, is particularly thought provoking. I think the answer is obvious.
And the DA can say all she wants about not accepting the plea agreement if she knew it would be commuted. 3 years, even if fully served, was never enough for this dirt bag.
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12 minutes ago, SoonerBillsFan said:
We will be drafting DT's
You can find a pretty good space eating DT in the mid rounds. That’s what Buffalo needs-
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13 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said:
Hey dude you seem like a smart guy. A real business man type. I have a buddy in Brooklyn who is getting divorced and wants to make sure his wife doesn’t get a lot of money. He needs to sell his bridge. Super cheap. You in?
17 minutes ago, Billl said:It’s not helpful for Britt nor anyone else in the community. Unfortunately, we’d rather crowd the jails with non-violent offenders and let actual dangers to society do their thing.
Mother of girl injured in Britt Reid crash shocked by commutationThis is gut wrenching… and I’m sure the pardon has nothing do with Parsons fandom… imagine trying to defend this. Draw your own conclusions…
”Jackson County prosecutor Jean Peters Baker told ESPN last week she would have never agreed to a plea deal if she knew Reid would serve only 1½ years.
Parson, a self-proclaimed Chiefs fan, attended the Super Bowl in Las Vegas last month where the Chiefs won their third Super Bowl in four years. He received a tattoo to commemorate their win in 2023.
Miller said she was not notified by the governor's office about the commutation, and she said she has not personally heard from Reid or his family since the accident. Asked if she would take their calls, she said "no."
Poll: How do we feel about Stefon Diggs the player?
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The thing that bothers me most about Diggs, is that he wants to hold everyone accountable…except himself.
No one complained publicly about the playoff exits than Diggs, but this season he had the chance to be a difference maker and instead, was likely the most disappointing offensive player in the field vs. KC.
Where’s his accountability?