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I doubt Walder’s assessment, but It’s a silly argument in any case. The Bills moved up over a full round into the third round. This alone was worth moving 4 spots so that the Chiefs could draft a player the Bills were clearly not interested in anyway. No brainer.

You are being deliberately obtuse at this point rather than just admit you have no idea what you are talking about and move on.

First, I did not say it was ideal, but I still think that is how they are going to play them. What the exact mix of positions and players will be is going to be a fascinating aspect to watch with respect to Buffalos offense. It is going to be up to Brady to figure that out, and put the various tools at his disposal in the best positions based on matchups and situations. Second, I think Shakir is a much more versatile player than Beasley ever was. While he might be primarily a slot, he has shown the ability to produce from outside and can be used there some percentage of the time. He is not a Diggs replacement clearly, but that does not exist in the Bills roster nor will it this year.

I think what McDermott is really notorious for is making rookies earn their spot by out performing the others, particularly veterans, ahead of them. Rookies have started and will continue to start. In the case of Coleman, let’s face it, there is not much ahead of him. The Bills have a big problems indeed if he cannot beat out the other X WR candidates on the roster. There is no entrenched starter. Coleman is by all accounts and observation so far a very smart kid, a hard worker, and a student of the game. He is going to start at the X. Beane did indicate where else they may play him depends on how fast he picks it up and his comfort level with other roles, so I expect we will see him exclusively at X to start the year. As for the rest, there is no Diggs equivalent on the roster to eat up snaps at the Z spot obviously. Both Shakir and Samuel are going to get plenty of work at both spots. The mix and snap percentages are going to be game plan and matchup dependent. Kincaid is obviously the Big Slot/Move player and he will primarily play inside. They are auditioning for a backup X who can also play special teams and speed receiver who can play either slot or Z, and possibly one other WR who can fill multiple roles. That is my view of it anyway at this point.

I agree. My concern is with back up plans. I think the depth is suspect. This is why a second WR prospect, even in the 4th or 5th round, was a popular desire with many fans. The Bills obviously disagree. At least they are willing to take the chance that the depth they have assembled is better than a prospect in those rounds this year. That could work. I do think they still would have rather had OBJ than Claypool, but if that was not to be , I like the upside of Claypool.

Yes.

Yes, the coaching staff that led two epic collapses over the last two years. That can’t beat a winning team.

Great observation. Beane has been talking about needing to adapt on both offense and defense to stay ahead of trends, for months now. It actually started last year with the drafting of Torrence and Kincaid. Building a bully?

Shakir is also far more versatile than Beasley, capable of making passing game plays at intermediate and deep areas of the field as well as the short hitches and slants that Beasley lived on. I think he and Samuel are very similar players so it will be fascinating to watch how Brady incorporates them both. I am not sold on depth as yet, and Coleman has to rise to his potential, but I like the Bills top 3 WRs combined skill sets.

Hard worker yes, to some extent. Great teammate? Not so much. Allen was not the only one tired of his act by all accounts.

Why negatives? You are a tiresome troll, that’s why.

Even if the plan is to add an established veteran like Chark, and I am not convinced it is, they do not have the cap space to do that until after June 1.

Zack Moss. What are the other 16?

Disappointing that they did not make a move for one of the three remaining interesting WR prospects.

I think this is spot on. Coleman is an upgrade to Davis and that was clearly a need. I was not expecting a number 1 with this pick, and never thought Legette was that guy but he might develop into it I suppose. When they dumped Diggs they set up this dilemma. Perhaps since my expectation was not to come out of this draft with a true number 1 unless they somehow magically traded up for a top 3 guy or got very lucky, it explains the lack of desperation I feel over the Coleman pick. They were always going to have to approach this differently this year. I think if they can manage to add a guy today with some speed and Z receiver developmental upside they should be OK for this year. They may still sign a FA who can fill that role temporarily. In the meantime, Coleman is an upgrade at the X spot for sure.

Just skimmed through this. Many of the same people with the same bad takes you will find this year. Fun exercise. Thanks.

People fall in love with speed. He is an incomplete receiver, a niche player, and not what the Bills needed. He may end up being more than that, but chances are far greater in my mind that he gets added to the pile of speed demons in NFL history who never grow beyond their gadget role. He will make some plays for KC, but I would be surprised if he rises above role player.

It better be a WR. Franklin is my guess. Coleman would not surprise me, but I hope not.

I think many of them are posters here actually.

Deebo is not happening. He is a very poor scheme fit and not what they are looking for to fill their WR holes.

I tried to listen to Jeremy and his little friend this morning but had to turn it off. It was endless repeat of their hot takes over yesterday and the callers they selected which were even worse. An exercise in brainless analysis.

The Bills wee never going to draft McDuffie. He was known coming out as a slot corner in skill set which is what he is. The Bills had just signed their own slot corner, one of the best in the league, to a hefty long term deal. Honestly, I cannot understand why anyone continues to believe this fairly tale other than pushing a stale narrative.

Tyreek Hill is an ignorant POS, who happens to play for an organization led by other ignorant POS coaches and managers. Sooner than later he will be washed out of football and be left with nothing but his POS nature to sustain him through life.

No team wins 52 games “in spite of(sic)” their coach. That is just nonsense.

So I guess people thought that Terry was going to live forever and the Government will waive inheritance taxes for the Bills owners. This is the least surprising development this month with the Bills. When you have an asset that triples in value in a relatively short term, turning some of that appreciation into cash is certainly not unusual, especially when you have a near term need for $600 m in cash or so in addition to some estate planning to do. A minority owner at this point changes absolutely nothing with respect to the Bills long term prospects in WNY. In fact, the finances of this deal may well increase the chances that the Pegulas can keep control in the family for the long term. It seems that this is the intent.