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So funny, and some folks wanted us to maybe take the qb that went 76 at 12.

Really like St. Brown, but he won't last to 96.

As others have suggested, durability was likely the most significant concern with Rosen, but the OP implicitly presupposes that choosing Allen was more a function of not choosing Rosen. Perhaps Beane actually thinks Allen will end up being the better qb or at least the better fit for Buffalo.

His opinion doesn't mean much, but neither does the plethora of bellyaching fans hating the pick determine whether or not Allen succeeds.

Why? Third option is really the only one that isn't presumptuous. How about a fourth option? I approve because I trust Beane and McDermott aren't fools and don't want to sabotage their careers. Or, I approve because the past failures of different qbs don't impact the fate of Josh Allen, who by all accounts is a talented, hardworking kid? Or, I don't have an opinion at this point other than fans ought to start acting with common courtesy and stop bellyaching over the pick, etc. etc.

Well, I think that's likely, actually. At least he'll know who the few discerning fans are

That may very well be true, but why not they just preferred Allen because long-term they thought he would be the better qb and a better fit for Buffalo?

If we had taken Rosen, these sudden advocates for plugging holes would be completely mum.

In another thread, Horned Dogs suggested bringing in Jordan Palmer full time to work with him. That sounds like a good idea to me.

I agree it's not the ideal situation to redshirt Allen. They'll have to show more courage if McCarron struggles. Better to struggle for a year and let Allen learn at the correct pace, if that's what is needed. Either Beane is a man of principle or not. I think he chose Allen out of conviction. If it was capitulating to folks without football acumen, we are in trouble.

I live in Atlanta. Have an old friend from Batavia I met long ago when we were both grad students at UCLA. He calls me every year to talk about he Bills' first round pick(s) and was somewhat hoping for Rosen, particularly given the school connection. Unlike our board, he was also happy to get Allen. I like Allen, liked him second to Darnold for a while now. So I was gratified at the selection and laughed out loud, imagining the reaction on here. Folks need to support the player and the team. If the pick makes you so mad you walk away, you're not much of a fan, imo. If you want to vent and blow off steam for awhile, that's fine, but come back and root for these young men to excel. I can't prove this, of course, but I called the trade up for Edmunds while I was chatting with my pal. As HD pointed out, two picks that count on the ability of the coaching staff and the Process to develop high potential fellas. I hope they are patient with Allen and allow him a Mahomes red shirt year if necessary. Beane showed courage sticking to his convictions. Good for him and I think really good for Buffalo.

Amazed if he pulls that off, but he just might.

Well, I also happen to agree with that. I would be happy to get Allen, though that is an unpopular opinion here.

Next post is #1000 -- make it a good one They do seem competent to me . . .

I hope your gut is right and I hope it is for Darnold.

Horrible and won't happen.

Yeah, I'll wait to see how good looking that baby is before bestowing thanks.

Do we really have any clear idea who the Browns are taking at 1? Who are we likely targeting at 2?

I prefer Darnold, but I like Baker, too. I just haven't gotten much of an impression that we are looking at him.

I agree with this, though I would trade up to 2 for Darnold.

I prefer Allen, even though it's obviously a gamble. Beane isn't going to risk his job on a fella if our braintrust doesn't have a strong feeling Allen is a good risk.

So he's on Mayfield's list . . .

Really hope it works out this way . . . and completely off-topic, but damn, Kay Adams looks cute in a cowboy hat.

I think this is true, but I had not really considered the Broncos at 5 as a team that would move up. Seems to me that complicates calculations if they are a player.

You think the timing of all this is coincidental?