DrMaxPower

Look who got paid this offseason - WR, yes, but DTs and Guards. The Rams just gave 2 above average guards a combined 35m/year. Quality DTs are now well over 20m, pushing to 30. The game evolves. Interior pass rush is the best way to disrupt today's stud QB's. There is nothing wrong with taking a DT in the 1st round re: positional value. For a team like us, going DT then WR could make sense with the depth of the class. I still like WR 1st but it will depend how it all falls. Great WRs regularly come out of the 2nd round. What's the gap between WR 6 and WR 11?

Fair enough. The way I see it, they'd been playing that slow, ball control offense all game with great success. While 8 minute drives are certainly unusual, a completion to Diggs would have given them a chance to take it right to the end. I felt it was an example of not thinking the big picture, which has occurred way too often.

I really don't get how more people don't understand that mindset. It's my biggest problem with the decision making. It's like a basketball team taking their shot with 12 seconds on the clock instead of dribbling it out. That drive had 2 goals - score and leave no time for Mahomes. After masterfully chewing clock all drive they dumped the plan at the biggest moment.

I've yet to see quotes and a date for this Kyle Allen podcast. It contradicts the quote from Palmer provided by Gunner, which seems to imply they didn't spend time working together. Still, you acknowledge that Josh may have dialed back his throwing program. You acknowledge that he doesn't work out like he used to (with Josh even saying the Bills trainer disagrees with the philosophy) but deny that he's putting in less work? How do you square that circle? Maybe the people you've been around are different but in my experience 'don't want to over do it' means 'not doing more than absolutely necessary'. You post as if this was a court of law. Proof beyond a reasonable doubt. People are allowed to draw rational inferences based on the evidence available. When Josh was trying to climb the mountain and prove all the doubters wrong he put in more work. Once he'd 'arrived', I think he got comfortable. Chasing true greatness doesn't allow for that.

I don't thing you're in error. I don't recall a word about any time with Palmer last year and it certainly doesn't sound like it's on the docket for this year either. I get that the guy has been deified and 90% of the fan base will simply not accept criticism of Josh. That said, there's no dispute that he doesn't work as hard as he used to. He doesn't drill fundamentals with Palmer anymore. You never hear about workouts with his receivers. The guy has actually said that he doesn't like to 'over do it' with watching film - a euphemism for doesn't watch much at all. I don't think it's a coincidence that his best season came when he was still doing that stuff. I don't think it a coincidence that his turnovers have climbed the last couple years and he's often 'not on the same page' as his receivers. I suspect his work habits are 1 of the issues between him and Diggs - who is notorious for his efforts in the offseason. Josh is a freaky talent and a good guy. He doesn't appear to have the same drive to achieve greatness that Brady/Mahomes/Manning did. Mahomes is working with his WR (including breaking in Hollywood Brown) a month after winning another Super Bowl. Josh is on the golf course or vacationing in Europe after another disappointing ending. He's certainly not spending time getting Samuel acclimated.

As someone who played center in college, I can say this is it 100%. As great as Kelce is, he would get blown up at guard. Not enough size and power. My guards were much bigger and more powerful. I knew and read the game well. I understood flow and angles. We couldn't have traded spots. If McGovern can think the game well enough, you might have the best of both worlds.

I'm not convinced that's the case. I think his disappearing act the last half the season was more attitude than injury. I also think him going after Josh multiple times and then dodging the bullets when he no-shows in the playoffs is an awful look in the locker room.

I was just looking for this tweet... The guy can't help himself. He loves the drama. He's not an idiot; he fully understands what he's doing. He's gradually making himself more unpalatable in hopes of pushing his way out IMO. I firmly believe that the relationship between him and Josh is broken. I don't know what happened but things haven't been the same since the Bengals loss. If his contract status was different I think he'd already be gone. Instead, I think we're stuck for another year. Him still being on the team in 2025 would be shocking.

I'd consider a guy with Samuel's speed a vertical threat. That said, I do think it pins us down to a size prospect and eliminates someone like Ladd from likelihood.

Good for Dane, good for us. The guy was a good soldier. Never complained and every time he got on the field he did his job and played hard. I certainly didn't have him factoring into the comp equation but it seems like it might offset Dodson who's market is quieter than expected. I'll take a 7th rd pick like that any day.

Yeah, the opinions of the fan base don't line up with that of the leagues decision makers. People were hyper critical of Davis. It was excessive. He was a decent #2 wr and vastly outplayed his draft slot. He wasn't a top shelf #2 (aka 1b) but he wasn't paid or drafted as one. I like the signing and am good with Davis moving on. Not sure it's the upgrade many think. That comes from the draft.

Yeah, depending which WR have gone, I'd be ok with it personally. Bit of a risk but high ceiling at a priority position. I think the general concensus would heartily disagree.

When this leads to Chop Robinson rd1 this place is going nuclear...

Well shut my mouth.... in my defence, it was a lot cheaper than speculated. But still, pleasant surprise. I think this says we're down to the 1.7 signings and the draft to fill remaining gaps.

There are a couple prominent philosophies on this board that I will never understand. 1. The endless desire to convert decent corners to safety. 2. The idea that that you can just plug any UDFA into depth spots and get similar results to a multi year vet. There is a reason most of those guys washout without ever making a roster. There is a reason that EVERY team has half a dozen vets playing depth/ST roles. Expecting to hit and get contributors on your UDFA's and later round picks is a recipe for disaster. If this was a bottom dweller team undergoing a rebuild, OK. Maybe you take that chance. That is not Bills situation. They will never rebuild as long as Josh is under center. They are going to make sure to cover their butts with options. If a draft pick or UDFA outperforms him, great. If they fail to invest significantly in the draft at WR, go nuts. Anybody that thought we were going to pay 8 figures APY for the Mooneys or Samuels of the world was kidding themselves. We're shopping at the Dollar Store this year to reset the cap.

They kept the band together as long as they could. Unfortunately, 'that' iteration of the team is over. it's just a bummer that some quality players and good dudes never got over the KC hump and missed out on a Superbowl.

It kind of feels like McD has some new found confidence in their ability to coach up and play rookies/inexperienced players. All the defensive injuries lead to a bunch of players getting a baptism by fire and, for the most part, they filled in admirably. Maybe a small silver lining to last season. Nice to see them go full 'reset' and pull off the band-aid.

Wild that Seattle was on opposite ends of 2 of the worst trades in recent history. Adams trade was awful even if he'd been healthy. Such an overrated player.

I think it was also about development/stagnation. Alec Anderson has some talent. He needs a bigger role but was blocked on the roster.

In truth, this is pretty meaningless. How often does KC punt from deep in their end? Maybe 10 times a season? Still, why did it have to be the effing Chiefs?? Now I can't wish him well. Screw em all.

Those tended to be downfield and more like 'getting in the way'. I did appreciate the effort though. He was active. He is most certainly not a guy you set up off the tackles shoulder to block an end like Knox.

I think this explains the realities of the situation pretty well. Like it or not, people always look at the stats 1st. Knox's have obviously been underwhelming. I think most were expecting an increase in usage but it's been the opposite. The reality is there are very few true 'dual' TE's. Most lean heavily to either a blocking or receiving role. Dawson is in a pretty small group that can do both well. He's become a very good blocker and is a plus athlete for the position. He's certainly making more than his current role justifies but I think people are kidding themselves if they think he wouldn't get similar money as a FA. He'd be 10-14 mil all day.

I don't disagree with the idea of 3 guys being paid and 2 on rookie deals but I think the positions matter. Paying a tackle is going to cost close to double what a comparable guard will cost. I think it's hard to pay 2 tackles top shelf deals unless they are truly elite. I think Austin Jackson's draft position might inflate his value a bit. Shouldn't matter but I think it does to a degree. If we could get Brown done in the 10-12 M range, I'd do it. Gets to be a harder decision if that number starts floating higher.

He proved to be exactly what Beane hoped. Their patience was rewarded. He was an inexperienced and raw player with prototypical size and athleticism. He should still be ascending. The back injury certainly delayed things and lead to some questions but I think that's in the rear-view mirror now. I'd maybe wait a few week into the season, just to make sure there are no backslides but I'd be trying to get him on a reasonable deal. I also wouldn't be surprised if he bet on himself and waited out FA. He could get 15M+ with a similar or better season next year. I do think they will be making a decision on Dawkins vs Brown. I don't expect they will pay them both come 2025.

I don't really watch college football and am not much of draft 'guru' so looking for some feedback from those that are; I read that NIL and the transfer portal has massively reduced the number of underclassmen in the draft. There are only 58 this year, less than half of what has been typical recently and the lowest in over a decade. How badly has this hit the depth of the draft? Is this a deep class regardless? Everyone is excited about the number of picks we have but most are so late. Are we going to be picking guys in rounds 5/6/7 that would be UDFA's in prior years? I'm a little concerned that we won't be able to plug as many roster holes as we'd like.