Mark Vader
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Red helmet looks like an XFL team.
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1 hour ago, The Jokeman said:
Move back, he's upset about no 3rd for Edmunds and wants to get some guys that can start in 2024 and maybe 2025 and to me that comes from quality picks early and easiest way to get more is to trade down in Round 1.
I agree with your take. I'm still pissed that we didn't get that 3rd rounder for Edmunds.
I do think that Beane will look to move up, but I don't think there will be any takers.
Trading down seems very likely. Maybe we move down a couple spots with San Francisco, and get one of their many draft picks. Then find someone early in the second round to trade with?
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Don't start them right away. Let them sit and learn.
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12 hours ago, 0017 said:
I’m curious why they don’t have the draft in a sold out stadium, that would be a awesome site to see, forget these small size stages they have always done, so I say right at the old stadium before it gets torn down, tailgating and all.
They did in 2018 in Dallas(Arlington). I agree they should have the event inside a stadium, especially if it's a dome.
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3 hours ago, BillsPride12 said:
Not even close
Have you seen who's been getting into the Hall of Fame lately?
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36 minutes ago, stinky finger said:
Guilty by association
Not to me.
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15 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:
I mean no, but he was the one they put the game in the hands of.
Which was dumb.
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White helmet is weird.
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12 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said:
He should’ve retired on March 28th. 3-28.
Not his fault that the Falcons chose not to run the ball.
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4 hours ago, Logic said:
Agreed.
Even BEFORE Diggs left town, everyone in the world said "the Bills need to get more help for Josh".
Then we shipped a 100 catch, 1,400 yard a year guy out of town, and Gabe Davis -- who, say what you want about him, scored a lot of touchdowns for this team -- is gone.
Now, when I mention double-dipping in rounds 1 and 2 at WR, I get a lot of pushback and people saying "The Bills have other needs!".
But...if the Bills needed to add a receiver BEFORE Diggs and Davis left town, they DAMNED sure need to add TWO of them now!
I understand the arguments for improving the defense, but to me, nothing trumps surrounding our franchise QB with as much weaponry as possible in terms of importance. Let's end this "Bills don't give Allen enough help" narrative once and for all.This is why I was hoping that the Bills had tried to sign another veteran WR. Getting Samuel was good, but if they also pursued a player like Van Jefferson or Donovan Peoples-Jones, the wide receiver group would be more stable.
If they want to draft two receivers early, fine. I just don't expect huge things from rookie players right away.
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All they need to do is add Gregg-O to the team and you've got the hat trick.
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22 hours ago, Mikie2times said:
They target arm length and wingspan at the position. Groot and AJ were in the top 3 DE's in that category, both in the high 80 and 90th percentile in that category. It wasn't by some accident.
Kneeland is this year and they already hosted him for a visit in Buffalo. So as much as I would also hate this pick I don't think it's very far fetched. We have shown it's a position we will invest heavily in. We have need. We have shown interest in Kneeland and his profile is similar to two players we drafted prior. Don't shoot the messenger.
I like McConkey a lot. He really stepped up when Bowers went down. I think he can do a lot of things for us.
You really think that they would take him in the first round?
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On 4/10/2024 at 7:40 PM, Tipster19 said:
Here are the 5 worse secondaries from last year ranked.
#28 Colts
#29 Giants
#30 Cardinals
#31 Raiders
#32 Bears
if so it would soften the compensation it would take to move up with any of these teams. How Elam’s value is perceived is something I’d be curious to know.
Bad idea.
We've already lost White & Jackson. Getting rid of Elam, would only cause another hole to fill.
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3 hours ago, Warriorspikes51 said:
I mean depending on compensation, he’s a good player….but the guy’s attitude is something we just traded….
His attitude could be even worse. He does a lot of talking on the field and he's gotten penalized for it many times.
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8 hours ago, Gregg said:
Adam Schefter on X: "Under Brazil’s Friday night lights: https://t.co/Ob3v8vbQfL" / X (twitter.com)
Stay away from the swimming pools.
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5 hours ago, MrEpsYtown said:
Spencer Rattler...put him on Washington, or LSU, or Oregon, or Michigan or Florida State or whatever and I just wonder if the results are different. There is something about him...I'm not typically a small quarterback guy, but I find him interesting in terms of the arm talent and athleticism. The wrist flick on some of his deep throws are just different.
His college film isn't much different than Patrick Mahomes' was. I think if Rattler gets in the right situation he will make it.
Wow!
I really like your takes when it comes to the draft and the players, but this post from you surprises me.I've never been impressed with Rattler. I just don't think he's lived up to the hype. Unless there is something that he hasn't shown us, I cannot picture him making it in the NFL.
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No.
Although, I do enjoy March Madness very much.
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7 hours ago, gonzo1105 said:
The Arizona Cardinals draft is over:
1st Round (#4)- Marvin Harrison Jr WR Ohio State
Others considered for the pick- None
1st Round(#27)- Terrion Arnold CB Alabama
Others considered for the pick- None
2nd Round(#35)- Xavier Legette WR South Carolina
Others Considered for the pick- Ladd McConkey, Chop Robinson(Gone), Zach Frazier OG
3rd Round(#66)- Bralen Trice DE Washington
Others Considered for the pick- Adissa Isaac DE, Kris Jenkins(Gone), Braden Fiske (Gone)
3rd Round(#71)- Trey Benson RB Florida State
Others Considered for the pick- Christian Haynes OG, Cole Bishop S, Junior Colson LB, Isaac DE
3rd Round(#90)- Cole Bishop SAF Utah
Others Considered for the pick- Colson LB(Gone), Haynes(Gone), Van Pran (Gone), Trotter (Gone)
Overall, I'm damn happy with the value I got in this draft. A lot of skill positions but I arguably came away with the best WR, CB, and RB in this draft in my 3 rounds. I thought about taking Zach Frazier at 35 and to be honest probably should have made that move with the remaining WR's left on the board but I wanted to pair the safe Harrison with a high upside WR in Legette instead of another floor player in McConkey. Trice is a high motor Defensive end who isn't the best athlete but never quits on plays and actually has a very advanced repertoire of pass rush moved. He'll get that opportunity in Arizona's 3-4. Benson and Bishop are players who will get PT in 2024 but will eventually take over for their incumbents in 2025 who will be Free Agents.
Now let's wait a few years when they all become unrestricted free agents and want to get the HELL out of Arizona.
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I think that Diggs is without question one of the best receivers we've ever had.
He had an ego and wanted to win! He was always trying to motivate players to do their best. Remember when Damar Hamlin went down, and they were contemplating continuing the game? Diggs was trying to get the team back up for playing again.
I never once saw him quit on the team. Unlike Stephon Gilmore.
I understand that he is on the decline, it happens. Although I still think we could've gotten one more year out of him, but they chose to move on.
It's funny how so many people on this board was always yelling about how the Bills "Need to bring in a player with attitude, because we're not going to win with choir boys." Then the Bills get a player with attitude and everyone on the board want him drawn and quartered.
TBD has a lot of funny people on here. Not funny "ha-ha."
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Not worried about Bass at all. The Punter position is more concerning.
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1 hour ago, GASabresIUFan said:
The sports "Media" is already beginning their "analysis" that the Bills are done in 2024. The Athletic (a NYT company) has an article today by the Jets beat writer about how the Jets have the most talented roster in the AFC East (their 80 year old QB not withstanding) and we all know how objective the NYT is.
https://theathletic.com/5388899/2024/04/04/jets-best-afc-east-roster-diggs-trade/
How much are we really going to miss any of the players released, traded or not re-signed this off-season?
Wide Receivers
Let's start with the elephant in the room. The Bills moved on from both veteran boundary receivers including "superstar" Stefon Diggs. Those two accounted for 2349 receiving yards last season and 15 TDs. However, Davis caught only 56% of his targets and after week 6 Diggs caught only 61% of his opportunities. In fact, Diggs, after week 6, was on pace to only put up 830 yards (on 145 targets) in a full season. That would have put him 25 in NFL. He also was clearly no longer a fit in a Joe Brady offense.
On the other hand Kincaid and Shakir flourished after week 6. Kincaid was inactive in week 6, but over the next 13 weeks (including the playoffs) his usage increased and he paced for 860 yards over a 17 week season. His usage in his second season should increase further with Diggs gone. Shakir's game also changed after week 6. In the first 6 weeks last season, Shakir averaged less than 1 target per game. 1 target! After week six, Shakir was on pace for 845 yards (on only 68 targets).
I also researched how the average WR drafted from 20-40 over the last 5 years produced in his rookie season. The average was about 660 yards. There were some stars like Jefferson, Tee Higgins, and Jordan Addison and some duds, but for the most part most were solid to good. I'm confident that Beane & Co will find someone in the draft to help the Bills stretch the field with their 1st pick, something we didn't have last season.
In addition we added proven slot receiver Curtis Samuel who should flourish in Brady's offense and we aren't going to miss the departed Harty or Sherfield at all.
Defensive Line
Are we really going to miss Phillips, Lawson, Ford or Settle? No didn't think so. That leaves Leonard Floyd. No BS, we are going to miss him. The hope here is that Miller can capture at least some of his old form (he did look better in the playoffs) and that he and Epenesa can be effective enough to allow Rousseau to go back to his natural position and make up for the loss of Floyd. My hope is that they draft a edge rusher in the 2nd rd to help make up for the loss.
Offensive line
Out with Bates and Morse. Considering Bates played all of 35 snaps, I don't think he'll be missed. Morse on the other hand has been the Bills center for the last 5 years and has done a very good job, but at 32 it is a reasonable question to ask how much he has left in the tank. Beane solution is moving McGovern to center and creating a competition for the guard spot to returnee David Edwards (148 snaps last season - the most by a Bills backup OL) and presumably veteran La'el Collins. Collins has started 86 of 89 career games as a rt, but missed last season with injuries.
Running back
Lat Murray, Hines and Harris are gone. They won't be missed. Cook became a star last season. Ty Johnson also returns and was very effective last season in limited reps. The Bills will likely add another back at some point
Safety
Out with Hyde and Poyer and in with Mike Edwards and Rapp becomes a starter. This is a slight downgrade based on last year's grades, but it was time to move on from Hyde and Poyer.
Corners and Linebackers
White and Dodson are the big name departures, but given White's injury history and the return to health of pro bower Matt Milano, the play of Taron Johnson, Douglas, Benard and Benford, I don't think we'll miss either player.
On paper the Bills are slightly downgraded. We have fair questions at WR, OL, DL and safety. However, I'm not worried about the wide receivers. To me, removing DIggs and Davis has opened the opportunity for Allen to longer have to worry about Diggs getting targets. He can now focus solely on who is open. At safety, the declines in Poyer and Hyde were very noticeable and Rapp and Edwards should give us at least when the vets did. I'm also not worried about the OL. Torrence and Brown should continue to improve and McGovern proved he has a very capable interior lineman last season. The only loss the really worries me is Floyd.
Despite the downgrades on paper, I can see the Bills actually improving next season. I think the offense will be better and more consistent. Besides Allen and Dawkins, the heart of the offense are all young players in Brown, Torrence, Shakir, Kincaid and Cook who should continue to improve.
On defense it's much the same story. Oliver, Milano and T Johnson are the core, but they received a significant lift from improving kids Benford, Benard, and Rousseau.
Your post is well thought out.
I disagree with you on Safety. Losing Poyer & Hyde is a major downgrade. Yes, it was time to move on from them, however Edwards has mostly been a back-up and is a big question mark. Rapp I thought played better in the second half of the season. So there is some concern at this position. I do think that we will draft a Safety.
At Defensive End, losing Floyd was big. Glad that Epenesa was kept and I like Casey Toohill as a situational pass rusher. The draft is thin at this position, so it won't be easy finding a top grade player. The Bills could find a veteran late this year as they did with Floyd.
Wide Receiver is definitely an issue. The Bills pretty much have no choice but to take a receiver with their first pick. While Diggs declined late last year, be it from talent or injury, his leadership(he was a captain) will be missed. I love the addition of Samuel, and I believe that Shakir will continue to improve. I don't like to rely so much on rookies, despite how talented they are.
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Kris Jenkins, but wouldn't mind Kameron Kinchens.
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4 hours ago, BMWR100RT said:
This thread is insane. All this worry about something you have no control over other than to spend your money or not. I'd try to just enjoy the show. It's entertainment.
You haven't spent much time on this board, have you?
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On 4/4/2024 at 10:38 AM, TPS said:
With the 34th pick in the 2024 NFL draft, the 6-time Super Bowl Champion (I hope you hate reading this as much as I hate typing it) New England Patriots select:
Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma. @gonzo1105 and the Arizona Cardinals are on the clock.
Having taken their QB of the future in R1, the Patriots are extremely happy find Guyton available to protect McCarthy's blind side. The Patriots are much higher than most teams on the athletic but raw Guyton and would've considered jumping the Ravens had trades been an option. With former Bill Conor McDermott currently slated in as the starting LT, we expect Guyton to learn the" Patriot Way" quickly and will transition him into the starter's role over the course of the season.
Put an asterisk next to them. It'll make you feel better.
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