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You are missing nothing. The League doesn't go to tie breakers unless there are identical won/loss records. The 14-3 noted above is the #1 seed.

I wasn't surprised to see him inactive. In looking over the roster I thought he may be the candidate to be sent to the practice squad when Tre comes back. If tonight is an indication, that D-line rotation is going to be tough to crack.

Elam's strength is playing press, he is still learning how to "effectively" play zone. Benford's strong suit is zone and as Collingsworth said, the Bills played zone all night. Thus Benford was the best choice to play in tonight's game plan. I'm confident they can coach Elam up to speed as he gains more experience. He has all the physical tools to excel.

🎂 Nice touch, enjoy!

Like a rookie as Epenesa (who we haven’t heard much about so far) was taking him to school. That’s to be expected though for a late round pick at this stage. I think he’s destined for the practice squad.

Actually he did interview for the Texans job: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/01/25/texans-setting-up-second-interviews-with-leslie-frazier-david-culley/ I think he would take any head coach job he could get, no matter that prospective team's current situation.

Marlin was more acrobatic than McKenzie is and was a better route runner with good hands. Ironically the player that came to me as comparable is Lamar Jackson, even though he’s a qb, because of his skill set. Evidently Bill Polian also saw Lamar’s skills at wr as a fit as he said that would be his best position as a pro. Marlin was a pure joy to watch.

You seem to be confusing our former guard Reggie McKenzie, age 71, with Dolphins senior personnel executive and former linebacker Reggie McKenzie, age 59. No doubt though our Reggie is a smart guy as he established Reggie McKenzie Industrial Materials, an industrial products company; even if he’s not a front office guy. 🦬 🦬

I guess you never saw "House" Ballard 😲 At 6'6 & 325lbs (at least) he was definitely on the large side. 😅

Or conversely..... 😆

Chenal is not good in coverage, something the Bills D requires. Bernard is very good in coverage and is a good pass rusher.

I totally agree with your sentiment. I think those upset about losing a 4th are stuck in the drought mindset when we were constantly trying to build a decent team. Back then every potential player was needed to try to better the roster. Now, with a built team, it's more important to add that impactful player that they see in reach.

I'd forgotten about him, but when I think 4th round Jeff Yeates always comes to mind. He's someone 98% of the people here likely have never heard of. He was a decent d-lineman in the 70's that I remember built swimming pools in the off season. Football careers have changed a bit since then.

Congrats on your new son! …. and thanks for sharing this.

It was said at the time that McD brought the Carolina board with him, and supposedly ticked them off as we picked there rated players before them.

Rex’s truck is the very thought that came to me….. a bad memory! 😫

Ahhh, I don’t think so ….. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/report-e2-80-98nothing-happening-e2-80-99-concerning-tom-brady-landing-deal-with-dolphins/ar-AAVtaS0

So the Steelers signed Levi Wallace instead of re-signing Joe Haden? It makes one wonder if the Steelers thought Levi was an upgrade, or if Haden did not want to re-sign there.

It's Hodgins without the k - Hodgkins is a terrible disease. Hodgins dealt with a knee injury late in camp and failed to secure a spot on Buffalo's 53-man roster, but he'll remain in the organization as part of the practice squad. The knee issue emerged for Hodgins in the team's first preseason game Aug. 13, and he has yet to retake the field. Hodgins had some momentum with strong reviews from the coaching staff regarding his play at OTAs and early on in training camp. However, this injury seemingly puts his roster spot in jeopardy, as he's also competing with Jake Kumerow and Marquez Stevenson for a role among the receiver corps. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/2783899/isaiah-hodgins/

That was awesome! Thanks for sharing it. Josh is such a humble grounded guy and what a great teammate and leader. How many other Qb's love going away to training camp so they can be with their guys all day for 2 1-2 weeks. The more the rest of the country sees of him, the more he is going to be loved. Having his dog nose in there a few times was great.

Another part of this is that you know the players character and attitude after 4 years. You have a much more informed idea if the guy has just been playing for a contract (Jordan Phillips?) or if his attitude and intensity will remain after he gets paid (Josh, easy example).

Well loosing it is better than losing it! The sky is not falling and it's early yet, hang loose mi amigo 🤙

I understand the strategy (I didn't care for the Addison or Emmanuel signings either), but I'm still wondering who they could have "realistically" signed that was a difference maker. Especially given the restraints of the cap and the needed desire of any said players to sign with the team. Buffalo has not been a draw for elite players, although that mindset seems to be changing from what we have recently heard. So who are those difference makers they could have signed in the last 3 years?

You are inferring that difference makers have been available. Who do you see as a difference maker that Beane could have "realistically" signed since he has been with the team?

Yes, ha ha. I remember when it was 17 rounds. Memories of Don Nottingham, "Mr. Irrelevant" in 1971 was pick 441.