DrDawkinstein

This but Cooper DeJean instead.

He's likely following Rodgers. And even if he doesnt, no way we get him. Which is dumb on his part given what he's been through with crap orgs like Vegas and the Jets. But whatevs.

It's like why we signed David Edwards AND Connor McGovern AND drafted Torrence AND drafted Doyle AND drafted Brown AND drafted Anderson AND... And now we have a solid line with great depth because knicks and injuries do happen, and we can go dominate defenses with 6 OL as well. Depth is crucial to these long (and growing longer) seasons, especially when we're going deep in the playoffs every year. It's even more crucial to have depth in the trenches.

It's early in the offseason. Folks will post like they've never been through an entire offseason before all the way through June. Both are absolutely on the table.

Right? Its literally what Beane does every single offseason to address our positions of need. 1. Sign some journeyman-type guys 2. Sign 1 decent FA 3. Let the draft come to him and address our needs without having to panic The one year that didnt work out was when we had to panic-pick Elam because CBs are tough to get in FA and White's injury made an even bigger roster hole than we already had.

Yeah, for sure. Although I give them credit that they built that contract with an out after only 2 years. The big mistake was still thinking Jones was their guy, but I think that came from ownership. Schoen was interviewing QBs and talking about trading up. Probably why they are still employed. Mara knows it was his meddling.

This is the "offseason" version, not the training camp one where they force teams in. Sounds like these extra versions arent contractually obligated.

Interesting note of "unable to secure NFL team following last year's Giants experience". Schoen and team really did get eaten alive on a number of points. The biggest one being the handling of Barkley, the owner saying he just doesnt want him in the division, and then the rest of the year playing out. Schoen's classic line of "I'm not paying a $45M QB to hand off to a $13M RB"... Guess no teams want to open the robe and show just how unsure the offseason really is.

Maybe the drug and rape rules. But their on-field play was just fine. Maybe Leonard Smith...

I get what youre saying. I'd also argue that if Allen had Kelly's defenses he would have WON 4 Super Bowls already.

dang that is way too young. rip.

First, the idea that Davis and/or Johnson can fill Cook's shoes is laughable. Jimbo had multiple runs of over 50yards that he takes to the house. The Bills havent had a RB who can do that in years (decades?). And no one else on the roster can make those type of big plays on the ground. To the bold... Cool, because a new, big deal for Cook would just be an extension onto his already existing deal with big numbers not even kicking in for another year or even 2. His number this year will still be his number and we can still sign the same Defensive players. So best to re-sign him now, get him some signing bonus and guaranteed money to make him feel good, and by the time the extension starts the market and cap will have gone up enough that his deal will look like a steal. The same exact way Beane does it with everyone else. This isnt new. This isnt difficult. We aint need to be rocket surgeons.

I've been gone a few days. Checking back in on the Joe Marino situation. He ever DM @HerdMentality about the "brand issue"?

I love this crazy and strange twist this thread is taking. Some peak offseason posting and we're only in February. At this point I'm starting to think that YOU are Joe Marino and using these posts to draw attention to your own site. Because no one would really think they own their username. If anything, Scott owns all our content since he owns the servers and pays for the service. Also, you have a lot of other people to sue considering there are "Herd Mentality" boardgames, books, etc But I appreciate the bit of entertainment in the slow part of the year. Please keep us posted on how this goes.

IMO, Josh. And I'm a big Thurman fan. But QB is the hardest position to play, and to put up those numbers while having to do all the QB stuff as well, makes it the most impressive.

lol, whats the issue? is he using the phrase "Herd Mentality" or something?

And a part of that is Marv not setting curfews like our opponents and letting Jim stay out all hours boozing and carousing with Berman.

wonder if he doesnt end up back in KC

Myles Garrett

Beane would certainly have plenty of input since Terry needs his GM and HC aligned and working well together. But Beane would not lead the search. Nor would Terry like he does with the Sabres. He relied heavily on Russ's advisement for the Rex hire. He brought in a consulting firm that presented a number of candidates and recommended McDermott. I assume he'd use the same firm, get Beane's input, and make the decision from there.

"She's my hottest cousin"

I was just wondering what's the worst thing they could do to botch this up even further. Mike Brown never disappoints. Although this does align with the Peerless Price comparison who was tagged and traded. Brown is probably dumb enough to think a team wants to throw big money at his guy AND part with a 1st round pick. I dont see the Pats being that dumb. Maybe the Raiders?

Im perfectly ok with the Pats tying up $25M/year on Higgins as their #1 WR. If that is their big weapon add, we're doing ok.