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I don't think the Cardinals are getting a second round pick for DHop, even if they are willing to eat some of this contract.

Also: Cream--Tales of Brave Ulysses ELO--Kuiama (sorry, this one is probably way too obscure, but an interesting song) Henry Gross--Shannon (not sure if I saw this one) Tom Petty--Mary Jane's Last Dance

I don't think I saw posted: Layla--Derek and the Dominos Clint Eastwood--Gorillaz

Who got the dog? Weimeraners are awesome dogs. We had three at different times when I was growing up.

MLB group seems weak in this draft. Campbell may be one of the only potential MLB picks (or the only one) who would be able to step in as a rookie and start (and even that would not be a given as a rookie MLB on a veteran unit with significant pass coverage requirements for the MLB).

We seem to have a very large hole at MLB. After Sanders and Campbell, are there any strong prospects that will be available in the second or third round (understanding, although it appears to be unlikely, that Sanders and/or Campbell could drop to our pick in the second round)? I just don't see a scenario where we don't try to find an instant starter at MLB in the draft given the players we have at the position currently on the roster and not filling the position with a free agent replacement (at least at this point). WR in the first round would make a lot of sense with Gabe heading towards free agency after this offseason and our need for more playmakers at the position. Unfortunately, most of the top WRs in this draft are on the small side and may be better fits for the slot, which I think is less of a need than a WR2 on the outside. If we don't draft a MLB in the first round, I think DT or a pick that can play DE and DT is a strong possibility. I believe that this is not a strong draft for DT, but with Oliver likely to be a free agent after this season, it is and will be a position of need. Wouldn't be shocked if Keion White was our pick (Georgia Tech-DE/DT). He is projected as a player at both DE and DT and we know that the Bills like players that can play multiple roles/positions.

I am not sue he has much of a choice but to suggest that this group will improve this season given the financial constraints he is operating under and the need to plug holes in the draft (such as MLB). The unfortunate reality is that bargain basement free agents at RT, WR and DT are not likely to be upgrades over this current group. With regard to Oliver, Beane has no choice but to keep and play Oliver since the team exercised his 5th year option and likely no team would want Oliver in a trade at that price point. What will be interesting to see is whether early draft picks are used at some of these positions. I would not be surprised if the Bills selected a DT in the first round, which would probably mean that keeping Oliver after this season is unlikely. Same with WR and Gabe.

I could see Keion White as a potential pick who the Bills would be interested in, but I don't think he will be available with our second round pick.

I would think the players will want the cash now and be fine to restructure, but who knows how the Bills view White and Dawkins, and whether they could be cap casualties in the upcoming years. I assume restructures now will negatively impact the cap hits of players released in the future.

Fair point. Who knows, but something has seemed off between them.

I have a feeling the compensation to Arizona will be the easier part of all this, particularly if they are not going to eat part of Hopkins' salary and if he shows a preference to play for the Bills. As others have noted, Hopkins will be 31 at the start of this season and has had injuries that have affected his availability over the last couple of years. Given the cap considerations for any team at this point (after the initial wave of free agency), I doubt there is a robust market for Hopkins at his compensation level and contract structure. The Bills likely have some difficult considerations to work through. To make this work for the cap, the Bills will need to restructure current players that they may not want to restructure (i.e., Dawkins and White) and/or make trades of players to create cap space (Oliver), which will create new holes. I would not trade Gabe since he will be an effective third option and given the possibility that Hopkins or Diggs will at miss at least some time with injuries during next season. Team culture also must be a consideration for the Bills. If the Bills reach an agreement with Arizona on a trade and fit Hopkins within their cap, what will this mean for their ability to retain their free agents in the next couple of years? Seems to me it will be very difficult to re-sign Gabe, Hyde and Oliver (assuming the Bills want to). Some players are going to believe that the team will not be able to re-sign them when their contracts are up, which must have an affect on attitude and team culture. Also, not sure whether Allen and Diggs have repaired their relationship yet, but adding Hopkins to the mix can only complicate things for Josh. Glad I am not making these decisions.

I would think the draft needs are MLB, OT, DT and DE (in that order) if we acquire Hopkins.

At least with regard to our free agent focus to this point, it seems that the Bills are okay with an adequate o-line rather than making a concerted effort to significantly improve it. McGovern hopefully will be an upgrade from Saffold, but Bates and Dawkins are average and Brown had a poor season last year. I guess Brown can improve given his lack of reps going into last season because of his back surgery, but do we really think it is likely that Dawkins, Morse or Bates will improve from last season? Kramer has a great reputation, but, if anything, the o-line play was worse last year than the year before. I know that we are financially constrained and will be for the foreseeable future with significant other holes to fill in the draft, but McBeane will need to figure out a way to improve the o-line.

Given the cost of quality OTs in free agency and our need to upgrade the o-line, I think tackle (or WR) would potentially make sense in the first round of the draft. OT will make even more sense in next year's draft since both Dawkins and Brown will be free agents after the '24 season.

I have not seen rumors on the internet connecting the Bills to Wagner. Any rumors about this from supposed legitimate sources or sites?

Miami just opened some cap space with a restructured contract with Ramsey. Wonder if this leads to the Dolphins now signing Poyer.

Wondering what we will do at safety. Given the importance of the position in McDermott's defense, I can't imagine we would go with a rookie or a converted CB (Benford) with no experience at the position. Based on where we are with the cap, there really is no realistic chance that we bring back Poyer since he will not be signing a contract with a long term due to his age and we have other needs now (i.e., linebacker).

That is a big if.

Exciting, but how would this make any sense with James Cook and Hines on the roster? All kind of similar backs, although Dalvin is awesome.

I agree, but I don't see it unfolding that way since we are so tight against the cap.

Aren't we done at guard? I would think it will be Bates and McGovern playing guard to start the season, unless Bates moves to center if the Bills move on from Morse, which seems very unlikely.

If McGovern ends up being our big free agent move to shore up the o-line, then our offseason is a failure, certainly compared to the moves that KC has made to protect Mahomes over the last couple of years.

I am guessing that she means that nothing can be announced until Wednesday, but I have to assume he will be playing for a new team this fall. Of course, who knows what she is suggesting with this tweet.

Since the Rams are trading and releasing assets, maybe we can figure out a trade with them for Donald? We can include Oliver in the trade. One can dream.

I agree that there are not a lot of players that are cut candidates, but I thought that McKenzie, Settle, Neal and Hines would at least be considerations for release or possibly salary reductions. Other possibility was contract extensions. Nothing about this either. Very quiet at OBD.