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Most likely Dorian Strong. Joe Brady said in a news conference that Strong's improvement over the last couple weeks has been amazing. We'll see this evening.

I'm greatly encouraged by Bobby Babich's opinion about Dorian Strong's recent improvement. I realize it's one thing to show improvement and strong play in practice and another thing entirely to do the same thing going up against a quality opponent in games where it counts.

Let me just say that I started the thread to give opportunity for opinions to be expressed. Of course, some of those opinions will be very different from mine, maybe even the opposite. That does not bother me in the least. It's why we have a message board. Variety makes it interesting. If someone were to try and make it personal, I'm not biting. I control the way I conduct myself, I'm not going to worry about how anybody else does things.

The KC/Chargers game thread stipulated no Bills conversation, soooo. . . Unlike Baltimore vs Bills, this was a divisional game for KC. That instantly means KC's bid to reclaim their division throne involves a steeper climb than the Bills would face if they lose to the Ravens. A Buffalo win would give Buffalo a huge boost in their quest for AFC dominance, but I understand that Buffalo's weakness at cornerback is at least partially temporary. I can see why Buffalo could lose the game yet not have their division title hopes be seriously affected. I trust that the Bills' are being honest regarding Tre White's groin issues - being treated as temporary. If he does miss the Baltimore game, (listed as doubtful) he should be back sooner rather than later. I also expect to see Hairston by the middle of October, and I think he will be positive addition in the second half of the season. CB may not be a strength for a while, but it's not going to be the glaring weakness it was in 2025 once we get a few games into the season, and it will continue to improve after that. I don't think Buffalo has any other team in their division who is a serious threat to win the division title from Buffalo. If the Chargers do knock off the Chiefs for the division title in the AFC West, it makes KC's path to the AFC championship and a playoff match versus Buffalo much more unlikely. The biggest obstacle for Buffalo in the playoffs might be somebody new: Baltimore, Cincinnati or LA Chargers are the best bets. Your thoughts?

Please, Simon, leave us open. We're just having some pun here.

It also means a third string guy will be on the field in two tight end sets. If Baltimore chooses not to rotate Andrews out as much, he might also get a bit worn down as the game moves into the fourth quarter.

Frankly, I'm wondering if this season is going to be a contest between Miami, New York (Jets) and New England for who can be last ln the division.

Yes, the Ravens tight end is Likely going to be out as he's still recovering from surgery on his foot. Isaiah Likely not expected to play vs Bills

I've never been a season ticket holder. For one thing, my career did not make a season ticket a sensible option. I was a church pastor for 40 years, serving churches that were too far from the stadium to make a 1 PM kickoff. Nowadays, my health and my retirement income level combine to render a season ticket a foolish expenditure. I'm no less interested in the Bills, though. I am a diehard fan and will be until the administrators here get word that I died.

This makes a lot of sense.

I saw an article that said Davis was pursued by the Steelers, but chose to sign with Buffalo. I'm curious about what we don't know. Were the Steelers intending to sign Davis to their 53 man roster or their PS? Does Davis have assurances that once he has gotten in football shape and learns Brady's playbook he'll be elevated to the 53 man roster? If that happens, who gets released?

I think the bias toward WRs in the league is due to the perception that elite WRs tend to give their teams more chunk plays. RBs get more at least twice as many touches but yards per touch is much lower. Fans are entertained more when their team has an explosive offense than they are by a relentless ground game. There may be a perception that apart from a few "freaks" at the RB position, top WRs might be more athletic.

Ditto to the last two posts.

I've seen a couple sources urging the Bills to sign Wilkins as a replacement for DeWayne Carter, out for the season with an Achilles tear. Wilkins is famous for being accused of dirty play on the field, including grabbing Josh Allen in inappropriate places at the bottom of the pile. He's also been accused of disruptive locker room behavior. On the flipside, he does have some talent. So, he's the antithesis of a process guy, but could actually provide a talent upgrade over the guy he would replace. Would you sign him? I have my doubts that the Bills would.

My assumption is that Jordan Phillips will get bumped up to the 53 man squad unless the Bills think Logue is a lot better than I think he is.

It would be very easy for the Bills to switch out another player and add a kicker any time they want.

Cut Daequan Hardy, signed Jalen Kimber and Andre Jones Jr. Kimber is a 2025 UDFA out of Penn State. He's bigger than Hardy with good speed, but has been a bit slow to develop technique and football instincts. Andre Jones Jr. Was Mr. Irrelevant in the 2023 draft. He's long and lean with average speed at best. Doesn't have great bend and flexibility. But then, this is the PS. What do you expect. I think before these transactions, Buffalo had a 16 man practice squad. Subtracting one then adding two players brings them to 17, one over the PS limit, but they get an exemption for Travis Clayton as an International Pathways player.

I don't think any of the Bills will say anything publicly about this, but I wouldn't be surprised if talking among themselves someone might be saying, "We're better than what they're giving us credit for. Let's show the world we deserve some recognition."

I don't think a big leg is going to carry as much of a premium in the NFL with the change in kick returns. Piniero has a career long FG of 56 yards. He may not be booming them from 60 yards, but that's probably OK.

I would sigh up.

I'm fine with Franklin on the PS. I don't know much about him, but his special teams value and run defense seem to be worthy of a PS designation.

The only player I don't know at all is Sam Franklin. Anybody know anything about him? He has good size average speed as per NFLDraft Scout. https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1028304&DraftYear=2020 I did see he spent 5 seasons in Carolina and a season in Denver, so he's got some experience. What does he look like on the field?

Huh! And I thought this thread was going to be about 5'8" 220 lb running back, Ray Davis.

Player coach? If he's on the PS, he's probably not going to be on the field very often. But he'll be in the safety room in meetings and film watching and will be able to point things out to the younger players. A youngster like Jordan Hancock could really benefit from the opportunity to interact with a veteran like Poyer.

Hairston might have been healthy enough to play shortly after week one. This takes the pressure off though. I don't know that Tre White's timeline back to health is any shorter, but as a veteran, the Bills probably figure that as soon as he's healthy, he can probably play, whereas Hairston, being a rookie would benefit from having some practice time before he steps on the field on a game.