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Gives one a bit more hope that he might thrive at the NFL level. Some of his tweets made him sound like a dope, to be honest, but these are clever responses.

Nice OP. I like Reed, Billings, or Chris Jones if one is available at #49. I hate the booing of Goodell. He's not my favorite, but it's just classless, mob behavior.

That's an incredible amount of work. I like reading your takes. My expertise is in literature and philosophical theology. I love the Bills and have been rooting for them for 45 years, but I only have the roughest idea how the game works. I'm sure my enthusiasm for many players is misplaced, but what's the fun of the draft without such? Anyway, thanks for your contributions to this forum.

I like Lynch, then Hackenberg, then Jones. They all have question marks and some think Hackenberg should be undrafted. If I draft a qb relatively late, Hogan, Brissett or Allen.

I hope he is wrong, because I think Lynch has a chance to be really good and I am not sold on Tyrod. It would make sense, of course.

I think he was arguing for a more balanced assessment.

I'd rather see a kicker drafted rather than two qbs. Not sure about this, but yesterday on one of those draft shows, Polian said Nkemdiche did not fit a 3 - 4, which I gather we are more or less going to use. I would not draft Nkemdiche in the first because of character concerns and because his play does not match his athleticism.

What sign?

If OBD trades up to get Lynch, the internet will break.

I like Lynch, but I have a feeling he won't be there at #19.

Seems rational enough. I am ambivalent about the Bills' scenario. Unlike you, I like Lynch, so I would want them to stay and take him at #19. On the other hand, I really like Butler and would be pleased with a move back and extra pick that landed one of the most versatile D-line players in the draft.

Thanks for this. It will improve my productivity at work immensely. Since he agrees with my views on Lynch, I am happy with him. Will check out more later.

Love: Lynch -- so most of you are opposed, I take the shot; I think he could be special given time and with Taylor, he has time. Like: Rankins or Butler Hate: Any CB Expect: Reed or maybe Chris Jones

Jones absolutely makes sense as a mid-round qb pick. I'd much rather take a shot on someone with a higher ceiling, even if that risks a lower floor.

It's obvious to everyone that Lynch needs to sit for a year or two. There won't be any controversy. Having Taylor actually makes taking Lynch more justified, imo.

I am aware that his system at Memphis was so primitive, it means he has a sharp learning curve. Don't you think Whaley would clarify to the Pegulas the nature of the risk and developmental requirements on Lynch? I think he gets the go-ahead from the top before he makes a pick like Lynch. Otherwise, forget it.

Thanks, I didn't know that. Guess one has to factor that in. I know you think Lynch is false gold or pirate's gold or some such. I like him -- and I like Vernon Butler if we go defense, but I don't claim any special insight. I'm usually wrong about qbs, in fact, so you're probably right. I still wouldn't be upset if we drafted him.

His very low wonderlik score is somewhat concerning, but he has a lot to work with, especially if you can afford to redshirt him the first year. Taylor at minimum means the Bills are in a position to do this. I'm not good at linking, but Gil Brandt has a pretty positive view of him in his "hot 100." If he's there at #19, I take that shot. It is not equivalent to "betting the farm" and in a draft deep in defensive front seven, one can get first year defensive help in rounds 2 - 4.

Yours are more interesting. Any comparison for Hackenberg? Is the Lynch -- Leaf comparison rooted in personality and maturity or athletic ability? Any idea what round Doughty is slotted to be drafted? Thanks.

None of those comparisons, with the exception of Wentz to Roethlisberger, are anything designed to promote optimism.

I am starting to come around to that assessment. However, my track record predicting pro success at qb is not generally good. Also, I have some deja vu with the EJ draft year. I looked at all the qbs and finally decided EJ was the one most worth a shot, though I had seen him make many bad, inaccurate throws. The difference, perhaps, is that Hackenberg really did play under extreme duress and without great playmakers the last two years.

I read the Hockey Futures Board devoted to the Sabres. A mix of hockey knowledge, but the regular posters who seem insightful to me are relatively optimistic. My own sense matches their optimism, but as I live in Atlanta and only get to see a few games a year, I mostly rely on the opinions of those who see the team frequently. If you are talking 2020 to win a Cup, maybe I can see the outside date, though I think they will contend before that. Playoffs, as you note, is a relatively low bar. They will surely meet that soon, probably next year.

I don't think you pay the cost to move up for anything other than someone you believe is a franchise qb. I would guess Buckner before Ramsey, btw, if it were for a non-qb.

Lottery is April 30th. GMTM has done an excellent job with the rebuild. A strong off-season would set the Sabres up for a plausible run at the playoffs. Long shot is too pessimistic, imo.

I think you mean Will Rogers, but funny, nonetheless.