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Of course this group of QBs is over-hyped. The NFL and all of the pundits need to create buzz around the draft to increase the level of attention and interest. Another factor is the belief that next year's crop of QBs in the draft will not be as strong. I do think this is a talented group, but three of the four (Allen, Rosen and Darnold) had at best mediocre final college seasons. I think this has created some uncertainty around their potential as franchise quarterbacks (at least compared to how they were thought of at the beginning of the college season). I would not make anything out of the lack of trades to move up in the draft to the top five (other than the Jets). Teams that have interest in doing so want to be strategic and move up only to the extent necessary. Plus no team wants to show their hand too early such that another team knows in advance exactly what they will need to do to get the player they want in the draft.

I have been wondering the same thing about Smith. If so, the Bills still may need to get into the top 10 to have a chance to draft him. Smith has been linked to the Raiders and the 49ers in many of the mock drafts that are out there (to the extent that means anything).

May depend on how much draft capital they need to trade if they move up for a QB that ultimately is a bust. The current regime also would look bad if they trade up for a bust and some of the other QBs they could have drafted become stars. As noted above, way too many variables. What will help is the available cap space next year. That can certainly mitigate the impact of making a poor QB selection in this draft. I give the front office credit for cleaning up our cap situation.

So what is the deal here? Unless I am misinterpreting some of the posts, did Richie do something such that he will not be welcomed back? If so, what was it? The reduction in his compensation this year did not make sense to me when it happened. Yes, he is now an older, veteran player, but he still graded out as one of the top guards and was a pro-bowl selection this past year. His compensation was not particularly high compared to other quality guards. I had been wondering whether the Bills extracted a price for their support during the season for the incident involving the defensive lineman from the Jags. I am sure the Bills were not happy about that incident after taking a chance on RI after his situation with the Dolphins. After these incidents and his recent outbursts, I doubt there is any team that would offer a draft pick for RI. I hope the Bills and RI can work things out, although the vibe seems to be that bridges have been burned. His loss would be significant, particularly in light of Wood's unanticipated retirement.

What I hope does not happen is that the Bills can't find a trading partner in the top 5, Darnold, Rosen, Allen and Mayfield are all selected early (top five or so), and then the Bills, desperate for a QB, select Rudolph or Jackson at 12, or worse, trade up for one of them. At that point, unless the Bills really do have first round, top 12 overall grades on either or both of Rudolph and Jackson, I would want the Bills to take Roquan Smith (LB) (if available). I really hope that we end up with one of the top four QBs in the draft. We have the draft capital to move up if necessary and possible, and we should if McBeane thinks there is a QB worth taking.

A few that I don't believe have been noted: 10 Years After--I'd Love to Change the World Blue Oyster Cult--Astronomy Derek and the Dominoes--Layla (Clapton and Allman (not sure if exactly a solo, but the slide guitar work is great) Michael Schenker Group--Into the Arena Funeral for a Friend--Elton John (solo at the end)

I have to admit I find many of these QB prospects each year to be very impressive. Not sure I could remember all of this stuff in such a compressed and pressured situation. Seems like a bright kid with the right kind of attitude. No idea if he can play effectively at the NFL level. Would be great if we can find our QB of the future without trading all of our accumulated draft capital.

Overall better coaching and team cohesiveness.

The Chargers have had an interesting history with QBs. Rivers has been very good, Leaf was a bust and Brees left in free agency after a bad shoulder injury. Rivers and Brees have been two of the best QBs over the last 10 plus years.

The reality is that we may not be able to trade into the top five. If three QBs are selected with the first three picks, Cleveland may want to pair Barkley with their new QB and Denver may take a QB with the fifth pick. The draft will be interesting.

The bust potential with these quarterbacks is staggering considering where they will be taken in the draft and, in our case, the potential draft capital that will need to be used if we want to trade into the top five of the draft to select one of these players. I really don't envy our front office in figuring out who is the right quarterback to draft and potentially how much to give up to get that guy. We clearly need a quality starting QB, and this draft seems stronger than most recent drafts (and likely next year's draft) for college QBs. The pressure is on for the front office to get this done and make the right choice. I would love for the front office to hold on to our picks since we have so many holes to fill, but I have a feeling if they can trade up to get one of their top guys at QB, they are going to do it, no matter the cost.

In terms of a "fit" for Buffalo more related to personality and demeanor, I think Darnold and Allen are the better choices.

It is way early, but I am not sure I like the way things are shaping up at the top of the draft. If the Browns really do take Allen and the Giants take Darnold, then that leaves Mayfield and Rosen to the Jets/Broncos. I have no doubt the Broncos would take Rosen at 5 (if there) and I think the Browns would be happy if Barkley was there for them at 4. I don't think the Browns would trade down if this is how it plays out.

I would take Allen if he was there, but I don't think he will be. If Allen also was gone, I would go Roquan Smith (LB-Georgia) or Calvin Ridley (WR-Alabama). MLB and WR are big needs on this team as of now.

The guy could have made other choices but he loves football. That should be all that matters. He seems team oriented and bright. Thought he came across well.

If JPP is only worth a 3rd round pick, why would Hughes be worth more than that in value? Probably less given his relatively high compensation.

Darold seems to be the flavor of the day. Bet the Giants and Bills also like him. Looks like the Browns will take him. The real mystery here is how much we like the other three top QBs.

That does not sound/look good.

If we can't trade up for one of the top QBs in this draft, I would not be surprised if the Bills traded down again this year to gain another first round pick for next year to give them flexibility to draft a QB for next year.

Can't blame Beane if Indy was only comfortable going to 6 and no lower. Cleveland's pick at 4 could be in play depending how the picks play out, but we need to watch out for Denver at 5 or potentially with a trade up to 4.

Jets will not look good if the Giants trade out of the second pick and the team that makes the trade selects the QB the Jets wanted. Must be that they are fine with any of the top three QBs (Darnold, Rosen and Allen?) or have a firm understanding that the Giants will not be trading the pick.

If the Giants are taking a QB, and the Browns and Jets intend to take QBs as well, then we will not be moving up for a QB in this draft. In that case, I bet we end up making sure we that we can get Roquan Smith.

I assume this is to draft Rosen, but who knows.

According to Ian Rapoport.

I think one of the big questions now is whether the Browns are taking a QB (and not taking Barkley) after signing Hyde as a free agent. If the answer is yes, I wonder how this impacts the thinking of the Bills FO, particularly if they were most interested in Darnold. It must be that the Bills like more than one of the QBs coming out or they would not be moving up in this way (unless they are somehow sure that their guy will be there).