Tipster19

You may be right but I was under the impression that it had more to do with the cost, they didn’t have enough capital to trade for Diggs, or didn’t want to pay that much for him. That’s what.’s puzzling, it seems that Hopkins was going for a whole bunch less. I’m not buying that O’Brien would only trade him outside of the conference either. I haven’t heard or read anything about that.

It just seems strange that the Patriots couldn’t work out a deal with the Texans for Hopkins. I’ll pose several questions about this and maybe someone will have a take on it because I can’t figure it out. 1. The cost for Hopkins obviously was a lot less than it was for Diggs but the Patriots made an attempt for Diggs but the Bills beat them out. Is Diggs the better WR? 2. If there is any truth to Brady leaving because of the lack of quality WRs, then why didn’t the Patriots secure somebody to help Brady? Hmm, puzzling. 3. When the Patriots blocked Bill O’Brien and the Texans from hiring Nick Caserio as their GM did that make a difference in O’Brien and Belichick’s relationship? It sure seems that way. 4. Here’s another question as a side note. Does anybody know if the Bills ever have any interest in Hopkins? If so were the Bills excluded as well because of the Brian Gaines connection? Something just doesn’t add up here, there’s something fishy going on and as far as I know I haven’t or read anything that at least wonders to any great depth of what is really going between Houston, New England and the Hopkins trade. I really don’t know what went on with all of that and hopefully somebody has more light to shed on it. I ran across this article that just makes me even more suspicious of it. https://syndication.bleacherreport.com/amp/2876036-patriots-rumors-nick-caserio-agrees-to-new-contract-after-texans-gm-buzz.amp.html

Btw, I would still like the Bills to draft a RB this year but it wouldn’t have to be such a high priority. Singletary and Yeldon to start the season, Penny exempt for the first 6 weeks and have a rookie Waiting in the wings until the pecking order clears up.

tIf Murphy is not entrenched on this roster, warranted or not, then my thinking is acquire an asset that would grow in value. Taking on Penny’s acontract would be no big deal and needing him isn’t the same as using him. We don’t need him but if he is going to be anywhere near the player that he is projected to be than we could most certainly could use him, if not this year than next. If this is flawed thinking than why do we still have a 29 year old player that has never played NFL football before still on our roster like we do with Christian Wade? The guy is from another country and doesn’t even know the rules of the game. I’ll tell you why, it’s because he has ability and is viewed as an asset, that’s why. Sitting on Penny is like sitting on a stock. The better he performs then the higher his value goes. If Murphy isn’t in the Bills’ future plans, and I don’t think he is, then this is a low risk investment. A part of the success that the Patriots and even the Eagles under Andy Reid’s watch were to buy low and sell high. They would do that by trading off players a year or 2 before they were done and obtaining veterans cheaply with a year or 2 left in the tank. I don’t see Murphy being much more than what he is right now. I’d rather have a former 1st rd 24 year old with a very high ceiling than a soon to be 31 year old that pretty much has maxed out. The McBeane’s are here for the long haul and it’s calculated moves like this that maximizes your opportunities.

It looks like Penny will start the season on the PUP list but should be ready after that. If the Bills are willing to sit and wait then they may be ending up with a stud RB to pair with Singletary.

Especially for defensive players. It seems the last couple/few years they have been signing more than their share of 1 and 2 year contracts to players who are looking to rehabilitate themselves due to either injury or fading/unknown abilities. There’s plenty to choose from, Murphy, Norman, Alexander, Johnson, Wallace, Phillips etc etc. Whether they stay or go the Bills are leaving a good impression on these players for the most part. In addition it’s a great way to keep the cost down on potential big money players.

I would have to think that that would be something very historical in the NFL and anybody associated with it would be known as legendary. I would say outside of the Pegulas hiring the right personnel Beane would be the biggest recipient for it and rightfully so. To take it a step further if he continued with great success before and especially after the Super Bowl victory I would think that he would be considered as a top 10 GM of all time. McDermott would also be elevated to a great historic status as well. I’m curious of the ramifications that would result from such a monumental accomplishment.

Tyrod replaces Rivers??!!! Hahahahahahahahahhahahaha!!!!!!! Oh man, I gotta wipe the tears outta my eyes over this one!!! LOL!!!!

Well, now that Chicago is out of the Andy Dalton Sweepstakes I fully expect the Patriots to be making a move for him.

Could this be some kind of residual leftover from when Bob McNair stated that the league can’t have the inmates run the prison? DHop was one of the Texans that was most angered by that comment, maybe his fate was already decided way back then. I’m just surprised that Hopkins didn’t end up in New England, especially that the Patriots were reported to be in on Stephon Diggs. Even if the Bills were interested in Hopkins maybe the small mindedness of O’Brien excluded us from consideration because of the power struggle with Brian Gaines. Who knows though but I wouldn’t put nothing pass that idiot O’Brien or that “organization”.

RB.

Or would you prefer the Bills to stick with Barkley?

I’ll make a guess that it will be DT D.J. Reader and before the FA frenzy quiets down RB Jordan Howard will be a Bill as well. Any and all predictions are welcomed so take a shot of who will be the 1st FA signing for the Bills.

If so I would love to see the Bills land him. I believe he would flourish under McDermott’s defense.

If that’s accurate then it’s a no brainer. No matter what I’d have to believe that the Vikings are trying to move him, too rumors over it for quite some time now.

What is generally accurate is the propensity of acquiring veterans. Regardless of who it may be I think it is safe to say that Beane will be getting some veterans in here this year to help offset the loss of players like Kyle Williams, Alexander, Gore etc etc.

No problem with a difference of opinions, it’s the personal attacks that aren’t necessary. It’s real simple, if you don’t like me or my opinions then don’t read my posts. It amazes me how some people just talk all kinds of ***** about or to somebody on a message board but never would or could say it to somebody’s face. That is a fact not an opinion, you know what I’m saying brah??

Ok, let me get this straight and then I’m done with it. a. I’m one of the worse posters on this message board by your estimation. Check. b. I need to clarify better on keeping just 2 QBs rather than 3 despite the fact that that has been the case for the last several years. This is where I applaud your comprehension. Check. c. AB is a scumbag and doesn’t deserve any chances according to you, and I, like you, are or should be better human beings than him. Hmm, interesting. Ok, check. d. Last but not least I’m not worthy of an opinion but apparently you are. Check. You’re not just another poster, you’re God. Please forgive me, I must have sinned.

I don’t know much about any of the college players but watching that highlight reel just reminds me of how much we desperately need speed at the DE position. There is no doubt in my mind that the Bills will take a speed DE in the first rd, maybe even moving up to get one. All we have as of now for speed is an aging Jerry Hughes. An addition here at this position doesn’t necessarily mean a subtraction either. I would like to see the Bills retain Lawson, Hughes, Phillips and even Murphy because they all fulfill a purpose. I would like to see the Bills add a quality LB or 2 as well, either in the draft or via Free agency. Not that the Bills should just stand pat on our secondary but that is a position group that we sit pretty solid at, especially if we retain Kevin Johnson. Offensively, especially in the draft, the Bills can address their needs in rounds 2-5. Some of the best WRs are found there and the RB position has been so devalued in the last several years that adding one as a compliment to Singletary would be easy to do, if that’s what the Bills deem to do. FAs and/or trade could fulfill that need (RB) as well. As unpopular as it may be I also believe that the QB position should be address as well, either by trade or FA. I love Josh Allen and do believe in him but by no means should the Bills just totally rely on him. Nothing against Barkley but a GOOD veteran QB should be on the menu. God forbid if something were to happen to Allen I don’t believe Barkley could take this team where we want them to go. At one point I mentioned Andy Dalton but it doesn’t necessarily has to be him but someone of his abilities would work as well. An incumbent QB like Marcus Mariotta or possibly even Alex Smith could be the upgrade over Barkley imo.

The capital T should give you a clue.

Ok, I’d rather have Andy Dalton than Matt Barkley on the roster. Anointing somebody a position without competition is ridiculous. Your response is right up there with the all time “great” responses.

https://www.syracuse.com/buffalo- bills/2020/02/why-trading-for-cardinals-david-johnson-makes-sense-for-buffalo-bills.html?outputType=amp This is EXACTLY what I was referring to but this article states it a whole lot better. To me this trade makes sense for the Bills.

Great take. When it comes to TEs one usually thinks New England but they have been pretty quiet about this position, especially when Gronk retired. Maybe they’re waiting for a value TE like Brate, it wouldn’t surprise me if they end up with him.

OJ Howard David Njoku Tyler Eifert Austin Hooper Eric Ebron Hunter Henry I would love for the Bills to trade for OJ and even David Njoku. Boot Tyler Kroft and Nate Becker and have O.J., Njoku, Knox, Sweeney and Croom make up the TE group. Having a group like this could also help compensate the WRs. If the Bills end up not trading for a blue chip WR and instead draft 1 or 2 then a talented group of pass catching TEs could make the difference in what we can do offensively.

I wonder if Lawson gets tagged and traded first. Weak market, should drive Lawson’s value up.