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As he played last season , I would be in favor of bringing him in even if for insurance and mentorship. But question for you - do you think he can play RT? If he can, it is able absolutely must-do given Brown's questionable skill and nagging health issues.

McBeane cannot get too many TEs

I like the starters playing to get the rust out under semi-real game conditions. But I want the players, especially Allen, to play smart and avoid hits at the expense of a negative play. Throw away the ball, dont run, go down fast - anything to avoid a hard tackle or hit. There are players on the other team looking to make the roster and dont care if they bring the hurt on the opposition. Be cognizant of that and protect your body.

Instead of cheap shots, I would rather see opposing teams play their best Defense and keep him continuously off balance to the point where he cannot put up a decent performance. The psychological effect of no longer being able to perform on the field will be a more fitting punishment than physical harm. As of now, we have no idea how this season will play out but I would like him out of the league due to poor performance and having him suffer that ignominy for the rest of his life.

In related news ... https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcsportschicago.com/nfl/chicago-bears/bears-detail-how-tremaine-edmunds-is-keeping-up-without-practice/501196/%3famp=1 "Missed practices are starting to mount for middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds. We haven’t seen the prized Bears free agent signing on the practice field since Aug. 4 as he deals with an undisclosed injury"

Yes it happened - a monumentally stupid coaching decision to plan for a no huddle offense with the personnel at hand. To this day, I haven't understood what Jauron saw in the players you think this would work. It failed, miserably

Allen frequently reminds me of the X-Files episode "The Unnatural".

You should learn from my and @plenzmd1's kids and have your mom/parent pay for the subscription

You will need some other medium to watch the other games like locally broadcasted ones, Thursday night, Sunday night and MNF. There is no other (legal) way. I too have only subscribed to NFLST and will sign up for YouTube TV starting Sept 10 till the Championship round on Jan 28

Sometimes I think I was educated in a different language "Worth up to equals there are incentives in Ezekiel Elliott's deal with the Patriots."

You could always come back and say that you weren't suggesting the third person to be a guy

I have tickets to that game too. My daughter gifted a pair to my wife and me. Maybe we can see each other that day

Much as I thought about Edmunds, I want to see an entire season and post season worth of performance in his walk year to make a decision. I dont want Beane to sign him earlier under the fear of him being too expensive next offseason. Worst case, he excels this season, brings up his catch % and becomes too expensive for the Bills. And then the Bills are in the market for a #2, which I am fine with. We havent seen the consistency from Davis to do an early renewal of contract.

Depends on who is available from the other side. If a WR or RT is available, I wouldnt mind trading a Epenesa, Phillips. If by some miracle a Jeudy type WR is available, make even Elam available. If its just to cash in on intense depth, then a good draft pick would be better

As a draft philosophy, I agree not to focus on the position. But McBeane prioritizing O this year was the right thing to do. I would have been fine if they would have flip flopped the positions drafted in Rd 1 and 2 if the draft fell that way. Also, Kincaid was not picked at their original draft position but via a small move up - which means they didnt draft just any pass catcher who was available at their own draft position. It just so happened that a BPA at position of need was available very close to their pick position. Which is fine, imo.

Given that Beane was looking for a pass catcher in Rd1, imo he would have picked say Addison over Kincaid if both were available. And said the exact same thing he is saying about Kincaid

My Packers fan friend has messaged me at least twice saying he will be rooting hard for the Bills in week 1

That's one of the reasons this board is fantastic. The members posted fervently even during the sad sack years. Go ahead and list the better boards with reasons why

I searched and couldnt find the top 10 list (perhaps because it aired today?). Diggs at #16 sounds fair A-a-ron Donald at #11 is low

Little did I know back in 1998 that this forum will not only survive but thrive through all the ups and downs. Cheers to @SDS and all of us who make this a vibrant community. I am drinking a bourbon to the next 25 years

She's all about change Doesn't make his face any less annoying

Josh looks great in anything

Can't fault a young guy from working hard in the off season. Also nice to hear him learning from one of the best. But, to state the obvious, it has to translate to on-field performance. Reports from TC are not very encouraging .

Tall order for a TE to have highest receiving yards. I understand that the WR class was not great but if one of them turns out to be a hit, it is typically easier for that WR to rack up yards compared to a TE. But if Kincaid somehow achieves that distinction, it will be fantastic for the Bills O. I have my expectations at 60 / 700 / 8 because as a true blue beaten Bills fan for 30+ years, I have learned to temper my expectations of any player

I dont disagree because I dont have any data to suggest otherwise. But I was giving BB the benefit of the doubt.