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FYI, Von has 142 snaps in 7 weeks… 20 per week. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/2023-snap-counts.htm

And some other close calls that could have gone against us. I hope the Bills continue to add complexity to their blitzes. It seems too often that when we send extra rushers on crucial downs we don't get there. With the length and athleticism of Epenesa and Rousseau I'd like to see them both loop inside more to put up a tall wall in the QBs face. Also their height and length could be a greater assets if they were to line up at tackle instead of end on passing downs.

Hmmm... could be but it's odd to me that they would want a 5'9" wide receiver to take the snaps for Taylor Rapp. It seems more likely to me that Ja'Marcus Ingram (6'2" 190 lbs) would take Rapp's snaps. We shall see.

Beane was hired in May of 2017 AFTER the 2017 draft. Here are his significant transactions by year: Traded away Sammy Watkins and a 6th round pick for EJ Gaines and a 2nd round pick Traded away Ronald Darby for Jordan Matthews and a 3rd round pick Traded away Marcell Dareus for a 5th round pick Traded for Kelvin Benjamin (3rd and 7th round picks) 2018: Signed free agents Vontae Davis, Star Lotulelei, Trent Murphy, AJ McCarron, Matt Barkley, Isaiah McKenzie, Russell Bodine Traded Cordy Glenn, #21 and #158 for #12 and #187 Traded Tyrod Taylor for Cleveland's 3rd rounder (#165) Drafted Josh Allen, Tremaine Edmunds, Harrison Phillips, Taron Johnson, Siran Neal, Wyatt Teller, Ray Ray McCloud, Austin Proehl 2019: Signed free agents Spencer Long, Cole Beasley, John Brown, Frank Gore, Mitch Morse, Jon Feliciano, Ty Nsekhe, Tyler Kroft, Kevin Johnson, Andre Roberts, LaAdrian Waddle, EJ Gaines, Quinton Spain, TJ Yeldon, Lee Smith Traded Russell Bodine for a 6th rounder Drafted Ed Oliver, Cody Ford, Devin Singletary, Dawson Knox, Vosean Joseph, Jaquan Johnson, Darryl Johnson, Tommy Sweeney 2020: Signed free agents Mario Addison, Vernon Butler, AJ Klein, Quinton Jefferson, Jon Feliciano, Taiwan Jones and Darryl Williams Traded a 1st, 5th, 6th, and 2020 4th rounder for Stefon Diggs and Minnesota's 7th (Dane Jackson). Traded Wyatt Teller for Cleveland's 5th and 6th rounders. Drafted AJ Epenesa, Zack Moss, Gabriel Davis, Jake Fromm, Tyler Bass, Dane Jackson 2021: Signed free agents Emmanuel Sanders, Mitchell Trubisky, Matt Breida Traded Zay Jones to Las Vegas for a 5th rounder Traded Marshall Newhouse to Carolina for a 7th rounder Drafted Gregory Rousseau, Boogie Basham, Spencer Brown, Tommy Doyle, Marquez Stevenson, Damar Hamlin, Rachad Wildgoose, Jack Anderson 2022: Released Darryl Williams Signed free agents Rodger Saffold, DaQuan Jones, Von Miller, Tim Settle, Jordan Phillips, Shaq Larson, Matt Barkley, Jamison Crowder, Duke Johnson, David Quessenberry, Greg Van Roten, Sam Martin Traded for Case Keenum Drafted Kaiir Elam, James Cook, Terrell Bernard, Kahlil Shakir, Matt Araiza, Christian Benford, Luke Tenuta, Baylon Spector 2023: Signed free agents Kyle Allen, Deonte Harty, Connor McGovern, Trent Sherfield, Damien Harris, David Edwards, Taylor Rapp, Latavius Murray, Poona Ford, Leonard Floyd, Ty Johnson, Germain Ifedi, Josh Norman, Leonard Fournette, Linval Joseph Traded for Rasul Douglas Drafted Dalton Kincaid, O'Cyrus Torrence, Dorian Williams, Justin Shorter, Nick Broeker, Alex Austin If I missed anything please let me know and I'll add it.

Agreed. Brady will have a handful of plays for Isabella.

Yes, the only way he returns to his past form is to play and incrementally regain confidence in his knee. Von is a freak athlete. If anyone can beat the odds, he can. If he fails it's not because he's soft or unmotivated. He's never been either of those things. For some reason I've had this premonition that Von will get his first sack this week. I also sense that Rasul is gonna get another pick.

Harty has been a disappointment in the offense. He's done pretty well as a punt returner, averaging over 9 yards per and looking pretty dangerous. Probably not worth the contract they gave him but you win some you lose some.

Montgomery vs Gibbs is a non-issue. Both are excellent players and their usage has not been the issue in this game. That 4th down pass in the end zone was perfectly thrown by Goff but everyone's darling, LaPorta didn't look back for the ball.

I think you're overstating your case by questioning the Bills defense due to "barely" adequate replacements. A statement of certainty about this defense 3 weeks ago doesn't necessarily hold up today. The late game failures against the Jags, Pats, Bengals, and Broncos may or may no longer be relevant. Rasul Douglas and Linval Joseph are only going to improve as they familiarize and acclimate. Career special teamer Dodson and rookie Dorian will continue to improve with more snaps. The avalanche of injuries (DaQuan, Milano, Tre,, Benford, Hyde, Poyer, Rapp, Taron, Dane) will eventually subside. The shuffling of players and schemes will likely have a positive effect as the players cross train into new assignments and are forced to communicate with each other. It's even arguable that McDermott is still growing back into being a defensive play caller. Personally I'm optimistic about this defense and looking forward to how they progress because that's what I believe is happening.

Call ahead to be sure... that said here are the Bills Backers Chapters in Manhattan per BuffaloBills.com: https://www.buffalobills.com/fans/bills-backers/chapters EastSide Mafia Sweet Annie’s (Possibly now Murphy's Irish Bar) 986 2nd Ave New York , NY 10022 (646) 524-5568 New York City Buffalo Bills Backers Penn 6 132 W 31st Street New York City, NY 10001 (212) 727-3666 Hell’s Kitchen Bills Backers The Gaf West 401 W48th St New York, NY 10036 (212) 307-7536

Very public complaining by the main offensive skill position players for most of the season. They had stopped trying to keep it in house. WR Diontae Johnson was also quite publicly unhappy and went after one of the offensive coaches on the sidelines during the Browns game. O-lineman Broderick Jones actually ended up picking him up and carrying him away to defuse the situation.

Yes that was brought up in the 2nd post in this topic and discussed in several subsequent posts BEFORE yours.

Augie, you make a reasonable point but I still disagree. I stand by my opinion that people here (and everywhere actually) should write/talk less and read/listen more. When the input : output is negative, that individual as well as everyone around them suffers. As a practitioner turned educator (construction industry), I reject the adage that "there's no such thing as a stupid question." There are lots of stupid questions and they usually come from people who are too lazy to pay attention or to seek the answers themselves (even by simple reason). To your comment about preaching, I almost never preach and I never crusade. That said I'm sincerely sorry to offend you. You are one of the better posters here. My apologies.

Let me help you out here... the Raiders wished him a Happy Birthday on social media one day after benching him. For most people that irony is humorous.

Yep... let the record show... 3 weeks ahead of the actual transaction... @Blank Stare

The only thing I know for sure is that there's a rule prohibiting padded bras in the stadium. "Brassieres worn inside the stadium must have cups of a sheer, unpadded material."

Another public service announcement... don't believe everything you read. Sorry to be a dyck head. 🙃

Great job. You answered the question before it was asked. Hopefully no one will ask why he lingered on the free agent market for so long... Yes... exactly. You also answered the question before it was asked. Good job. ... nothing personal but this is not a very good question. Exactly. This is why he was still available. Obviously... to some of us but some people have comprehension problems... or simply would rather post than read... good job on you though. Yes. True. You're absolutely correct. A pretty simple concept. Hopefully no one persists in asking the stupid question. Agreed. This has already been painstakingly addressed by 7 posts before yours. You should read before you post. Sigh... Yes... thank you for understanding this exceedingly simple concept. Thank you dear God... Bless you... you restore my faith... Yes, thank you. I'm now convinced that no one will ask the stupid question as to why he wasn't signed earlier... Nothing personal but this is a really stupid ***** question. Forget it... you're wasting your good opinion on deaf ears... people who post first and read... never? Yes!!! You are correct Sir!!! Thank you for a good take... maybe there is hope for this country. Moral of the story (as always). READ... then only post if necessary. Here's another idea... if you're not adding value... don't bother adding anything because you're part of the problem... this is the reason a 6 page thread turns into a 20 page quagmire of feces. This has been a public service announcement.

Bravo. The first original thought in 20 pages. I've ruled out Milano's return but barring further injuries, if DaQuan returns the Bills will have an embarrassment of riches at DT.

Because (exactly like last year) he's one of these guys who hates training camp and wants to sign later in the year to the highest bidder among the best teams.

I knew we were forgetting someone... yes Thomas Smith was an excellent cornerback. Former 1st rounder and started nearly 100 games for us. Not a great ball athlete though.

Good add. He should be added to the poll. Mario Clark was a former 1st rounder of the Bills and a very solid player... as was his partner, Charles Romes. Yes you can criticize... or you could just add some names.

Another typically oversimplified, binary debate on TSW. Of course there's an element of subjectivity to any player grades. That's even true within the NFL clubs' personnel departments. That's not the question. The question is how much value is there in the grades of established, 3rd party services? I'm pretty sure their products are not totally invalid or totally lacking in value. How many of the OPs original data points seem reflective of what we see on the field? Does it seem like Tua goes to his first read more than any other QB? Does it seem like Josh is checking down a lot this year? Does it seem like Josh looks at Diggs a high percentage of the time this year? Does it seem like James Cook is more effective in gap runs than zone runs?

Justin Jefferson was just placed on IR... pretty sure this is an opportunity to get him on the cheap. This would not be a sexy move or a popular move but that dude is a badass player. If he's the same player he was, he'd be a big help. Besides being a savvy receiver, he brings toughness and attitude to a team. A bit alarming though that he's not on a roster at the age of 30.

What were we talking about again?