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If you click on this click bait and read his tweets, this is not a win/loss projection. He has done that separately and has Buffalo projected at 5.7 wins, still third worst in the league. Not sure what this analysis is worth - not much really.

A matter of perspective I guess. Your conclusion is a reasonable one, but I see it differently: 1. Pass offense - hard to be worse than 31st, but possible I guess. I think they are better from a passing offense perspective at QB. Although they will miss the occasional spectacular improvisional play from Taylor, this can be made up by having an actual passing QB. We will see. A healthy Benjamin and year 2 for Jones makes this immediately better, assuming Benjamin can remain in the lineup and Jones does take a step. Assumptions but not unreasonable. I like the potential of Streeter and a few of the younger guys. Not world beaters but adequate. Certainly no worse than last year. Better depending on Benjamin. TE - serviceable if not spectacular. 2. OL - Losing Incognito hurts. Not clear whether any of others can step up. Woods was good, but not dominant and could be replaced by Groy fairly easily based on past experience, and Bodine could also factor in. Not worried there. Dawkins had already supplanted Glenn. RT no change. We drafted a very promising rookie guard. I do not believe the doom and gloom around the OL is warranted. 3. RB - Older, yes, but I believe better depth than last year. If Shady goes down, its all over. Same as it has been. 4. Defense - agree - should be better. Probably just a glass half full guy, but I think this team is improved. That does not guarantee results of course - they got some breaks last year - but I see them as competitive for the playoffs, and certainly not championship caliber. 6 to 10 win range depending on the breaks.

Maybe you will be praying for Tyrod's return, but not me. Done with that. It is way too early for the doom and gloom predictions.

"Yes, I really am a giant, gaping, a-hole."

Kyle was a fifth round pick. It does not mean they will have the same career, but this kid does seem to share many of the same characteristics as a player and a person, so it is certainly possible. It will be fun to watch his development this year.

The Bills did tender him, and also offered a two year contract. NE offered more money.

Very impressive, and its easy to see what the Bills saw in him. I have seen the lowlight reels too, so I am not blind to his flaws, but man, when he is on he is impressive. Optimistic.

It is a team building vs. talent collection approach. The Bills did it the opposite way for years and where did it get them? The objective is to get the most talented players who also fit into your team vision. Early results last year are promising.

I don't know of course, but this kid strikes me as a nickel/slot guy who might be versatile enough to swing outside when needed, not the long term replacement for Davis, who is on a one year deal. They could strike lightening, you never know. I expect they will be looking to draft a corner high (first 2/3 rounds at least) in next years draft for the other starting outside spot long term.

Yes, and this is actually the same approach as last year. Clearly they are executing a plan. They hope to be competitive while they are building, but Beane has said many times this is is a process that will take some time. Next year they are out of cap hell and will have a group of young players to build on, and money to fill other holes in free agency. This year is going to be very much like last year.

You are the Super Bowl of posters as usual. I admit to liking other QBs more in this draft, but I also admit I am not an expert, and tend to think that the people who do this for a living know what they are doing, despite the hand wringing and hysteria of the causal fans around here who do not. I am thrilled they made the move to ensure they got the QB they wanted. We have been collectively whining for years about the timid approach at OBD to finding a franchise QB. Well, that's over. The cost is the cost. What did people think they were accumulating these pieces for? Here is hoping they can coach this kid up and we will be watching a return to real competitiveness by the Bills in the years to come. Go Bills.

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Watching on Roku. Behind the live feed. Sucks.

Starting to look like the only quarterbacks Beane were interested in were Mayfield or Darnold. Either that or he is playing an amazing game of Chicken. I am preparing to be very disappointed.

F...k

Moment of truth coming up.

Funny you mention that. It seems his latest alter ego was here and gone quickly.

Suspect he got an immediate angry call from his source. The Browns want to play this closely for some reason.

I am sure his agent would have explained that the Bills are in a position and likely to trade up, but I could see this kid blowing it off anyway, preferring other options, like NY. Perhaps just Bills fan paranoia, but .... I prefer Rosen or Darold anyway.

I wonder if the Bills interview was one he decided to take seriously?

You are not here to talk football, you are here to troll for reactions. You are not fooling anyone. And yes, I will ignore you but not because you asked.

Seriously, do you not have anything better to do with your time than troll another team's message board? Very sad.

Well played.

No, he is not. The top draft choice, especially this one, is in part a business decision as well as a football decision. No NFL team would have their organization's top executive out of the room when discussing final choices. It does not mean his opinion carries any more weight, or even as much, as the football guys, but it would be naive to think he would not be in the room.

Sounds like some gamesmanship by Beane to me. The Bills are in the drivers seat for that pick, if Gettleman wants to trade, and if the Bills choose to do it.