Brand J

The Chiefs rookie LT Simmons is on pace to be their opening day starter. The LT they just signed from the 49ers for $15M/yr may have to compete at LG to get on the field. Otherwise that’s a very expensive contract for a backup.

He was okay, but obviously not worth re-signing, nor was he worth a day 2 pick.

It’s official then: collapsing to the ground with a non contact knee injury does not automatically mean ligament tear. Great to hear it!

In regards to Zack Moss and Devin Singletary, I hope the Bills have learned their lesson in spending day 2 picks on slow, undersized backs that do nothing exceptionally well.

I said it before but it bears repeating: in all my years of watching football, I’ve never seen or heard of anyone collapsing to the ground after a non contact knee injury that didn’t involve tearing a ligament. I hope this is the first case ever so I’ll have a reference to draw from in the future.

If Hairston actually knows something about his knee, I wonder why he wouldn’t just come out and say it rather than posting vague or ambiguous messages.

Im trying to think, has there ever been a non-contact knee injury where a player fell to the ground that didn’t involve the ACL? If Hairston got lucky and didn’t tear it, he’d be the first case I’ve heard of.

I saw a dour look in his eyes, for sure, but no tears, or visible crying.

True, but “nothing at all” typically doesn’t bring all the DBs together, with one consoling Hairston. It’s not “nothing,” the matter is just how serious.

Yeah, I thought typical fan overreaction before I opened the video and watched. I have to admit that doesn’t look good. At all. Doesn’t have to be a full tear though, could be a serious ligament sprain.

If Coleman pans out, the need for another WR is severely overblown.

You know, after I posted that I thought it was Oliver, I got to thinking… there’s not a home run draft pick Beane has hit on - besides Allen - that’s worthy of Terry’s bragging. That said, I’d still be surprised if it was Josh as that’s the one position everyone should be united on.

Needs better touch/more consistency on the seam ball for sure.

Agree that it was a first or second rounder. With as diligent as they were with Josh, including private jet visits to Wyoming, I’d say there’s no way it’s him. They had to be in unanimous agreement there. If I were to guess, I’d say it was Oliver - a bit of an undersized DT who had a highly publicized spat with his college coach. The pick also didn’t require a trade up.

“Terry was strongly against drafting a certain player and we took him anyway. Later when that player worked out, he’d tell everyone he was glad he convinced us to draft him.” Wonder who that player could be.

Wasn’t Warren Moon the NFL’s best deep ball thrower? I only started following the NFL in 1997 so I’m sure there are posters here who’ll correct me.

Shand didn’t do much at all in college going off production and athletic tests, so I am surprised to hear he’s doing so well - he was actually the #3 overall prospect in the CFL draft, but wasn’t taken until the 2nd round at pick 19. Maybe those who understand the CFL can explain why, but I take that to mean the league figured he’ll at least be on an NFL practice squad so they didn’t waste a high pick on him.

I can’t stand that Marino continues to mispronounce Ogunjobi. He actually goes back and forth between a correct pronunciation and his own, it’s strange.

Guess Camarda wasn’t cutting it. I’d be surprised if they don’t bring in another punter. In other news, it’s a bit of a luxury when that position is the weakest spot on the team.

On the heel’s of Sauce Gardner’s massive extension, Trent McDuffie will take a bite out of their wallet too. Chiefs had a lot of cap space, but are now having to spend it just to retain their own players.

It’s on the Bills and AJ for the weight loss. The team wanted him in the 265 range, but once he started working out - feverishly - he dropped all the way down to 240 and had none of the power his 280 pound frame carried. AJ said he couldn’t keep the weight on. The Bills were surprised when he showed up that slim, that was not what they envisioned. His playing time took a direct hit in year 2 as well because he just wasn’t effective.

Neck injuries are never a good thing in football. Hopefully Landon has a career that isn’t hampered by past injuries.

Joe Marino said Benford made #81 in the top 100 NFL players among the Locked On podcasters, so at least some recognize his talents (no other Bills players except Allen made it). Benford also had an All Pro vote last year IIRC.

2nd round picks aren’t really in danger of getting cut, or asked to take pay cuts, so I don’t see the issue with guaranteed money. As long as they’re healthy they’ll get all that they sign for anyway.

Roster for roster, aside from QB, the All Drought team is a little more talented at the starting positions with A LOT more depth. If we hit on the young players we’re relying on this year and players like Bosa and Milano stay healthy and return to form, the gap will close considerably. If the All Drought team beats the 2025 Bills, I think it’s due to turnovers and flukey plays. If the 2025 Bills win it’s because they have a future HoFer at QB. Head to head over 17 games, give me the 2025 Bills, 14 games to 3.