Don't forget that there was the possibility of a receiver coming off and releasing into the flats/corner, AND the kicker needed to be accounted for as a potential pitch target, so Tre had to be in the position to make the read(s) before reacting.
This is exactly why Beane was all fired up and pissed from the anonymous claim that Buffalo was a low destination choice for FA's. They've been trying to correct that stigma all during their time here so far. They finally have the $$ to do so and some schmuck makes that garbage claim. And when the $$ is there, who wouldn't want to play for this fanbase? as for AB... he's either crazy greedy or a fool... though he has a stash of cash now, lol.
I coached against Tanner Farmer when he was in HS in Highland, IL. Big strong, smart kid. Limited a bit athletically and not "speedy", but is grounded and has a good work ethic. I expect him to be a FA signing.
I was begging for us to do this last year. We could have gotten out of #7 overall, and picked up Linemen on both sides of the ball, and/or a WR. Stupid....