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I'm glad that's settled...

And as I recall, the league pointed him in the direction of McD after the Sexy Rexy fiasco. About the only thing Pegs knows how to do is drill holes in the ground. He's the Chauncey Gardiner of pro sports ownership. “I like to watch,” indeed...

He sold most of those holdings for $4.7 billion a long time ago: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/11314071/buffalo-bills-bidder-terry-pegula-closes-175-billion-drilling-deal He may dabble in some minor energy investments these days, but that's more of a hobby than anything meaningful.

Step one: Turn the organization over to professional management. Amateur hour isn't working. This goes well beyond the current Covid-19 issue...

I'm certainly no defender of Timmy, but there's a distinct stench eminating from the Sabres management suite over the past two years. I think its a legit question as to whether Kim has the management chops to run an organization the size and complexity of PSE. With each passing month, I'm becoming more suspect of that proposition...

Yep. Anywhere between 35-45 would be fine by me. There are PLENTY of good players available at those spots...

I'm sticking with CEH. He's the best receiving back in this class and I think that skill set is the secret sause that makes this offense become truly elite. Much like the K-Gun was predicated on Thuman's receiving prowess. That said, I'd be happy with Dobbins if he fell to us, followed by Moss...

Exhibit A for this story (although in Stephen A's case I would ask for a bit more): https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2020/04/13/espn-asks-highest-paid-commentators-take-pay-cut-amid-employee-furloughs/ ESPN asks highest-paid commentators to take pay cut amid employee furloughs "ESPN asked its highest-paid commentators to take a voluntary salary reduction in the wake of the sports hiatus caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The three-month, 15 percent pay cut would affect roughly 100 of the company’s highest-paid broadcasters, writers and analysts."

Actually, I see it the other way. I expect a trade up to the 40-44 range since there will surely be a guy they've given a first round grade to who'll slip becuse of the virus-disrupted draft prep for so many teams. For example, I like Joe B's idea of trading 54 and 86 to Indy for their 44 and 122 (roughly equal point values in the draft trade chart)...

This is my go to Beane quote, from the April 1 press conference: “If there’s a guy that I think fits a need and the value, that’s probably where I get — some people may say — too aggressive in the draft. But, if there’s a guy that I think is a real sure fit, if I overpay a little bit, so be it,” Beane said Thursday. “It’s better than waiting, sitting on my hands and I’m not really fired up about a guy when my pick comes up. That’s just my viewpoint. That may not be 31 other GMs, but that’s how I see it.”

Dane Brugler of The Athletic gave Okwara a third / fourth round grade. Go figure... STRENGTHS: Explosive upfield speed…nimble bender with twitchy muscles to work tight spaces…athletic cornering skills to skim the outside shoulder of the blocker, flattening his path to the quarterback…uses the energy in his hands to convert speed to power…experienced dropping at the snap and covering space…outstanding play range, hitting his top speed quickly and chasing down plays…sees things quickly as an off-ball defender…shows a knack for finding the football mid-tackle to force fumbles…moldable body type with the length to gain ground…earned captain status as a senior and showed improved leadership in 2019. WEAKNESSES: Pass rush arsenal lacks savvy…unrefined handwork and doesn’t consistently go anywhere when he unleashes them…relies more on motor, not instincts, and needs better efficiency with his rush sequence…below average run defender and needs to set a harder edge…not a steady point-of-attack player and spends too much time attached to blocks…outstanding athlete, but struggles to finish in space and plays too hot, leading to missed tackles…gives tremendous effort one play and then spotty effort the next…still has growing up to do, according to scouts…missed the second half of his senior year with a fractured left fibula (November 2019), requiring surgery. SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Notre Dame, Okwara lined up primarily as a stand-up rusher in Clark Lea’s hybrid 4-3 scheme, rushing from both sides. He was only 215 pounds when he arrived in South Bend and has come a long way in his development, although he is still far from reaching his ceiling. Okwara screams off the edge with the speed that makes quarterbacks uncomfortable, using that same athleticism to drop and make plays away from the line of scrimmage. He often appears aimless in his rush plan with erratic hands and too many “almost” plays on his tape. Overall, Okwara is an inconsistent run defender with strength and consistency questions, but he is an exceptional athlete with a projectable body, projecting as a high risk, high reward pass rusher. GRADE: 3rd-4th Round

Epenesa? He seems like he's falling over the past month...

He's semi-retired. And what exactly is comment-worth in Buffalo? Or what difference would it make if he wrote something? Asking for a friend...

I hope his body lasts four years...

Devil's advocate: How many years did it take Shaq to turn into that player? Oh! I like that guy... https://www.nfl.com/prospects/bryce-hall?id=32194841-4c19-0195-b2dc-8ed90605a8d1 Strengths Desirable height, weight and length Press corner uses long arms to maintain feel for the route Good recognition of short routes When he starts in route phase, he stays there Lurker from zone and willing to wait Quick click-and-close from standstill Short-stepper with rare gather-and-burst foot quickness in transition Loads of passes defensed in career Makes plays on ball over man Instinctive angles to the throw using his length in the lane 50-50 balls tilted in his favor

Lawson was not a starter. IMO, Grennard would likely take a similar path (40% snap type player)...

Same here. He'll be an effective rotational player but I suspect we'd always be asking for more from him. So essentially, a cog not a long-term keeper...

Most mocks have him going higher, but this piece from Ryan Talbot is intriguing. What do TSW's hard core draftnics think? https://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/2020/04/nfl-draft-2020-stefon-diggs-brother-trevon-diggs-could-fall-into-buffalo-bills-lap-on-day-two-report.html

I can see the Bills trading up 5-6 slots in the second to ensure they get their guy. It's Beane's mudus operandi and there are 2-3 guys that look like good fits...

no...

Yes, very doable for a professional athlete who runs for a living For TSW couch spuds, not so much...

He wasn't doing it from a standing start. It's very doable for short stretchs from a moving start...

Can't see Tee Higgins going in the first round...

Evans NFL.com draft write up sounds tailor made to compliment Singletary: Overview Slashing outside-zone runner with glide in his stride and ability to run with elusiveness and creativity. Evans is a little undersized and might be viewed as a change-of-pace option, but he appears to have the three-down skill set to handle committee carries. He can run with patience, but has the loose hips and agile feet to plant-and-go in a hurry. He sees the field and does a nice job of setting up and eluding tacklers with lateral cuts or stacked moves. While he's confident in space, Evans lacks the commitment and finishing force to make a living inside the tackles. His third-down and kick-return versatility increases the likelihood that Evans will hear his name called in the middle rounds with a chance to become a solid RB2.

Obviously, "Blackie" is a Bills or Sabres fan...