DrDawkinstein

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.

Imma say something crazy: I'd rather pay Cook than throw that money at Higgins. Pay Cook and draft a WR early over paying Higgins and drafting a RB. Higgins will disappoint at that price tag. Cook has already lived up to the salary. Plus, Cook's $12-14M is less than Higgins' $20+M. JMO. (I look forward to getting the red x from @GunnerBill )

Not a Higgins fan, going all the way back to his time at Clemson. Seemed too frail even back then, and that has played out in the NFL. He's no where near a true #1, but he'll be paid as such. No thanks. Bringing Higgins in as our top WR would only continue our track record of having lesser-thans at the position. Need to go chase that Diggs and above talent level. Higgins is no Diggs.

I hadnt even considered this, but now that you mention it, it makes perfect sense. He's funny af. Peyton, Eli, and others have hosted. He absolutely should as it will help expand his brand, and set a foundation for endorsement work/money even in retirement.

Terry always makes the decision, ultimately. But he went with Rex after Russ convinced him, while Whaley wanted Hue. He still was working off advisement from other people and far less involved than he is with the Sabres. That was probably part of it. But Kim didnt spend decades around football already, like Terry did hockey. Kim didnt build Penn State a football stadium like Terry built them a hockey rink. She wasnt meeting with former players and execs before the purchase like Terry was with LaFonatine and others. The situations were very different.

Because Cook has 1 ability that no other RB currently on the roster, or on the Bills in the last 10-15 years has had: the ability to take it to the house on any given play. He's a one-man deep threat. If he gets to the 2nd level clean, look out. Poyer learned the hard way as he watched Cook blow right by him. You have great stats and analysis comparing numbers. Fine. Make those say whatever you want. But neither Ray Davis nor Ty Johnson are breaking off a 50yd TD run anytime soon. Cook had MULTIPLE this year alone.

That's the name. Rest in piss. (lol, is that harsh? Go Bills) No one in the Bills FO cares about the social media posts as much as you do, or at all really. No one in the locker room either. Thank god the fans dont run the team.

Totally different situation. Terry is a huge hockey fan. He bought the Sabres as a fan, to be part of his favorite sport. He was already an NHL insider, rubbing elbows with former players and coaches. He considers himself a "hockey guy". He is very involved with the hirings. Terry does not know football. He bought the Bills as an investment, almost being forced into the purchase by WNY, having never been around the NFL. When the Pegulas came into OBD it was a major shock and eye-opener being part of a Trillion-dollar league. They knew immediately they were in over their heads. That is why he relied heavily on Russ and Whaley to hire the first coach (Rex), and why he hired an outside consulting group to advise on the next hire (McDermott). His handling and role of the teams could not be more different. If we moved on from McDermott, I'd expect that same consulting group to be tapped again.

I forget his agent's name, but that guy was a notorious a-hole and HATED the Bill FO. I put a lot of that on him.