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I don't see it. They have both starting edges secured for at least 3 seasons and have spent a 1st and 2 2nds on Ends the past two seasons. I'd agree that Basham was underwhelming in his first season and Epenesa in his first two. But I don't see them moving on from them as rotational pieces that quickly. They'd be sprinting for the podium for McDuffie as well.

Nor would I. But I would definitely be surprised and opposed to it happening at 25.

With the holes we need to fill, there's no way we take a Safety who will barely see the field with our first pick. Especially not with a Trent McDuffie on the board.

Doesn't surprise me. Probably wanted to get him on a bargain as evidenced by him staying in Minnesota for a year. This is the type of signing I'd expect. A vet with starting experience who can provide a little more coverage for a few games when Tre's out and provide depth and leadership behind our 1st or 2nd round, at a cap friendly price for a season. Big time signings or trades like Stephon Gilmore or James Bradberry is unrealistic. I'd be looking at Joe Haden or Steven Nelson.

Daxton Hill is a Safety that sometimes plays Nickel. He's a projection when it comes to the Outside. We don't need a Safety or a Nickel.

I keep hearing this and I really think it's overblown. His arm length is a quarter of an inch under 30. Dane Jackson is 30 3/8. We're really going to pass on a guy who didn't allow a single TD in the last two years for his arms being a half inch under the ideal range?

If this were real, it would be McDuffie for sure. But the Breece Hall hive is strong in these parts.

I'll say this - watching fans of other teams court him has been endlessly entertaining.

3 CB's in the Top 10? Man, I hope this mock doesn't become reality.

TJ Watt and isn't even close.

I'm right there with you! I love Morbius and was excited for the movie already. Seeing a Von Miller x Marvel colab got me so pumped.

The Draft Network is so CB heavy in the first round. It's hard to even land Elam at 25 now in their sim. I hope their system doesn't translate to the actual Draft.

"Bad Things" vibe. Looks like we've got a legit monster on our hands 😉

Pretty simple. Beane has faith that what he saw last season from him in a small sample size will continue. This is proven by his matching the deal. If he signed him to a one year 2nd round tender - then he'd be a FA again after this season. And if he performs up to expectations, the price tag would have went WAY up. So in letting him go out and test the market now, he was able to get him long term this year at a much lower price than he expects to have had to next season.

Is this a real post?

At first I was confused as to why they didn't put him on a 2nd round tender so they could have had him for cheaper with no competition. But now that I think about it, I wonder if this was what Beane wanted all along. He wanted Bates to sign a long term deal with another team so that he could get Bates locked up long term at what his market is now after a small sample size. As opposed to what he perceives his market will be after a full year as a starter.

Draft Booth, McDuffie, or Elam (in that order) at 25 if either are there. If not, try to trade down a little bit to grab McCreary, Gordon, or Woolen and grab some extra picks. Or select at another position at 25 and trade up from 57, if you're feeling so bold and/or you're a big fan of Woolen (might even be able to stand Pat at 57 for him if the board falls correct). Sign a mid-tier FA veteran willing to come to play for a winning team on a discount to fill in at CB1 or CB2 (depending on how quickly the rookie picks things up) while Tre is gone and to provide added depth to Dane Jackson alongside Taron Johnson in the Nickel for when he returns. Done.

So let me get this straight, there wasn't a single team that would give a late round pick for him because no one wanted to take on his 14.3 million dollar contract and he thinks someone will pay him 20? Methinks Jarvis has taken one too many shots to the head.

Okay, maybe just ignore it then? If you Google Stefon Diggs, there's a TON of news articles discussing this. There's two on the front page of ProFootballTalk right now. Things have progressed to his brother, who he's extremely close with, openly talking about his hope he could be moved to the Cowboys. Whether or not it's yours or @Westside's cup of tea, it is something being talked about by Bills fans and non-Bills fans alike. It has become news worthy and it is something to keep an eye on. Or don't. That's your prerogative.

This entire board is discussion about things we have no control over lol

The fact that this is 50/50 is mind boggling to me. You don't find Stefon Diggs route running and playmaking ability every year in the Draft. Pay the man.

It's a good thing no one has ever thought to not play and hold out because they don't like their current deal. Also a very good thing Stefon Diggs doesn't have a history of posting cryptic things on social media, causing issues behind the scenes, and ultimately forcing the team he was on to trade him. ... oh, wait.

Yep. This is getting increasingly scary. I doubt Trevon is just posting this as a random thought. Give the man an extension and some money up front with an out after a few seasons. He's too important to what we're currently building for him to be unhappy or ask for a trade.