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  1. On 1/3/2024 at 10:26 PM, BuffBillsForLife said:

    The most important question: can Elam play safety?

    I don't see that happening.  The skills that Buffalo needs in their safeties are a lot more like the skill set of a good zone CB rather than a man coverage.    Zone coverage is exactly what Elam struggles with.  I think Elam either figures out how to play CB in Buffalo's system or he's done.  I agree with those who think Benford is the more likely player to switch to safety. 

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  2. DeJean has played some CB in college, but I expect if the Bills drafted him, they'd be looking to play him as a safety.  My first choice would be a WR.  I'd like to see the Bills up their speed at WR.  They've got some 4.4 guys, but the closest thing they've got to a true burner is Deonte Harty, and he's only mane one big play I can recall all season at WR.  He's greatly limited by his size.  Legette in the second round would be a great get, but Beane has about as much chance of drafting Legette in the bottom half of round 2 as he has of winning a billion dollar Powerball jackpot.  I just don't see DeJean has having the kind of big time impact Beane and McDermott hope for in their first round picks.  He would, however, have a chance to be a solid contributor if the Bills did draft him.

  3. 39 minutes ago, TheyCallMeAndy said:

    They’ve also only beat teams with a winning record twice since last year:

     

    Heat stroke game with Buffalo, few weeks ago vs Dallas. 
     

    The heat stroke game was early in the 2022 season.  That's ancient history.  I wouldn't even consider that at this point talking about trends.  

     

    I maintain that for the Bills this season it's been more about the Bills' own ability to focus and execute in any given game than the opponent, regardless of who the opponent is.  Many of Buffalo's struggles and several of their losses have been against lesser opponents, games they really should have one.  They include losses to the Jets in the season opener, at New England and Denver.  I don't think any of their losses are really due to the Bills playing a better team.  The London game against Jacksonville was as much about Jacksonville having the extra week in London to get acclimated to the time change as it was about anything else.  

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  4. 7 hours ago, GunnerBill said:

     

    They definitely need to draft defensive line. Not an option not to IMO. But I agree their focus on day 1 should be trying to find a wide receiver. 

     

    It is really receiver, Dline and safety that are the positions during FA and the draft where they need to find guys. I'd want to draft a young OT too to have something in reserve if Brown ends up walking after 2024.

     

    Disagree I think they need to go Dline on day 2. 

     

    I think they will get a mid round comp pick for next year for Epenesa. 4th or a 5th. 

    I agree that Buffalo needs to address  D-line in the off season.   I'm not sure who will be available in free agency.  As far as the draft is concerned, it's a little early to try and figure out where the Bills will go and when.  A lot of mock drafters are projecting the Bills to take a WR at this point.  I would be happy if they got the right one.  The problem is they may be picking pretty late.  It depends on what kind of run happens on what positions.  There are several WRs I think could be real difference makers for the Bills, but I'm not sure all of those who will go in the first round will be difference makers. 

     

    I've seen a few mocks that have Buffalo picking a CB.  From my perspective, this does not look like a great cornerback draft at the top.  I'm hoping that Tre White can come back.  If that happens and Buffalo can retain Benford and Douglas, I think the Bills will be fine at CB.  A few mocks have Buffalo going safety.  There seem to be some decent safety prospects, but none of them strike me as obvious first rounders.  

     

    I've also seen a few mocks the project a defensive end to Buffalo.  Defensive end is interesting as there does not seem to be great consensus on the ranking of defensive ends in the draft.  A guy might be top five in one ranking and bottom third in another.  I think that means there's a chance Buffalo could end up with a great value at DE if the right guy drops and Buffalo picks him up. 

     

    I've also seen mocks where Buffalo picks an offensive lineman.  I don't see that at all.  I don't think there are any interior offensive linemen worth a first round pick and I don't think the Bills are unhappy with their tackle situation.

     

    I haven't seen the Bills pick any other positions in round one.  Of the positions I mentioned above, my best guess is it's likely to come down to WR or defensive end if the Bills are picking in the bottom half of round one.

     

     

     

  5. 1 hour ago, chongli said:

     

     

    If you play Game 272, you can still play on Saturday for the WC.

     

    Take 2021:

     

    Chargers-Raiders - Game 272

    Raiders-Bengals - Saturday Wild Card (4:30 PM)

     

    That being said, it is unlikely Bills will play on Peacock again. NBC wants new subscribers. They already got the Buffalo and LA subscribers, who still have their initial month, or who forgot to unsubscribe.

    I hope you're right.  I don't want to be stuck with radio for a Bills playoff game.  Also, Buffalo is playing the Sunday evening game next weekend.  It's not a big deal, but that makes it a little tougher physically to get ready for a Saturday game the following weekend.

  6. 12 hours ago, Simon said:

    Thought his legs/jump looked fantastic throughout the game. He has clearly been busting his ass to be ready to go. If he hadn't, I think he'd have been flagging by late in the 3rd.

    Also caught him playing with one arm on multiple occasions. He doesn't trust it yet. Seems to be smart and aggressive enough to compensate for it by using his legs to drive people where he wants them to go, though.

    Not a liability at all and a better showing than I expected from a guy that hasn't been able to work out for 2-3 months.

    I'm not at all surprised at the possibility he was favoring one arm.  I would expect that it will be less of an issue in another week.  How much less is anybody's guess.

  7. I think the oddsmakers are probably remembering what Buffalo did to Miami the first time they played them this season.  It also doesn't help Miami that Chubb is out with an injury.  Allen may have bruised his non-throwing shoulder against New England, but Tagovailoa hurt his throwing arm versus the Ravens.  If one of them is going to play through the discomfort and be effective, my money is on Allen.

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  8. 20 hours ago, TrentEdwardsCheckDownOn4th said:

    Insane that the bills will be favored on the road given all of the dolphins injuries. This game will certainly be Sunday night,  and I don't feel confident tbh. Really hoping the bills clinch a playoff spot before the game starts,  not sure my heart could handle that. 

    I agree.  It will be a lot easier watching Buffalo/Miami if Buffalo already has a playoff berth locked up.

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  9. While a certain playoff berth before Buffalo ever takes the field Sunday night would ease my mind, I  don't think there is any way Buffalo rests their starters with a chance to take the division and gain the #2 seed.

  10. I think he's probably OK physically.  He might have a contusion in his left shoulder (bruise).  I think the whole offense had timing and sloppiness issues in the game.  Unfortunately, the Bills seem to play down to the level of lesser opponents.  They need to turn it up against Miami.  

  11. On 12/26/2023 at 12:30 PM, FireChans said:

    Elam ain’t coming back. 
     

    They stashed him on IR and replaced him with Norman.

    How did that prediction work out for you?  If they really figured they were going to stash him, they wouldn't have bothered opening his 21 day window.  

     

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  12. The Chargers game was certainly a wake up call.  Buffalo has an extra day of rest versus a day of deficit as in the Chargers game (the Chargers got extra rest compared to Buffalo's deficit.  That will help.  A year ago Buffalo took care of New England (week 18) and Miami (week 15) late in the season.  I expect them to do the same this season.

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  13. If my addition is right, Buffalo has to put Elam on the 53 man roster by tomorrow or he's done for the year.

    Right now, I think Hyde is the player who would make the biggest difference if they can get him back.  After that, it's Jones. I'm not even thinking about Milano being back or he would be in consideration for the player who could make the biggest difference.  Hyde is important because Rapp can't cover.

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