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  1. 9 minutes ago, ALF said:

    In California, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 18), even if the sex is consensual. Those who break the law have committed statutory rape.

     

    https://www.criminaldefenselawyer.com/resources/california-statutory-rape-laws.htm#:~:text=In California%2C it is illegal,law have committed statutory rape.

     

     

    I'm sure this'll be his defense for this aspect of the case:

     

    https://www.alecrose.com/blog-index/exceptions-to-sex-with-an-underage-person-statutory-rape-in-california/#:~:text=Under California laws%2C it is,cannot consent to sexual activities.

     

    Exceptions to Sex with Underage Person in California

     

    There are some exceptions, however, to sex with an underage person in California. These include:

     

    Marital Exception – A spouse having sex with their married minor spouse.

     

    Reasonable Mistake Of Age

    Reasonable mistake of age with a person who is 16 or 17 years old. The mistaken belief has to be that the alleged victim was 18 or older.

     

    These exceptions are designed to protect young people from facing criminal charges for having romantic relationships. An experienced attorney can evaluate every last detail of your unique situation and determine your best defense strategy.

  2. 1 hour ago, DCofNC said:

    First and foremost, I clearly stated Beane has solidly whiffed on 1st through 3rd round picks, outside of Allen.   So starting with your lists:

     

    2018: Allen 

    1st Lack luster starter in Edmunds

    The others don’t fit, but Taron (5th)has been good.

    The All Pro G is on another team because Beane gave him away.. still want that?

     

    2019:

    1st Again no where near top 10 production

    2nd bust

    3rd Mediocre RB they have tried drafting 2 replacements for.

    Knox has developed - you win

     

    2020:

    Didn’t draft Diggs. Traded for him, didn’t have to Actually project talent.

    2nd round Bust.

    3rd round Bust.

     

    2021:

    I like Groot, but he’s a starter by name only, rotational player who started bc of lack of talent Beane signed to his position.  May work out well, let’s see.

    2nd round?

    3rd Brown looks good so far.

     

    You named plenty of guys they could have chosen, even one at the same position, over Oliver. 

     

     

     

     

    Yeah, I mentioned more players than what the Bills have drafted in R1-3 because you said:

     

    [Beane continues] "to waste pick after pick on mediocre RBs, under sized “motor” guys and worst of all they are doing it in the first 3 rounds.

     

    So unless you're lumping Moss/Singletary into two separate groups to help prove your point, or are considering one of Harrison Phillips, Cody Ford, AJ Epenesa, Dawson Knox, Boogie Basham, or Spencer Brown to be an under sized “motor” guy, I'm not sure who you're talking about from Rounds 1-3.

     

    1. Yep, still want to count Teller. 

     

    2. If you want to count Epenesa and Moss as busts, be my guest. They haven't performed great by any means, but to label them as busts after two years seems premature. Plus, Beane mentioned Moss couldn't cut well last season following his off-season ankle surgery, so maybe this year he'll look different. Jury's still out. 

     

    3. Starting DEs on this team are starters by name only given the fact that McD rotates ALL dlineman heavily. I'd bet Miller gets deployed in a similar capacity throughout the regular season as Hughes was last year (52%). If that's the case, would you say he's a starter by name only? (Also, Rousseau had the next most snaps at DE after Hughes, so, starter by more than just name.) Jury is obviously still out on Basham given he's been in the NFL for one season. Not sure why you have a question mark there. 

     

    4. Yeah, and I'd say Oliver is better than or on par with Wilkins, Sweat, and Burns (not as good as Simmons, but he was never going to be drafted by the Bills). I'm not sure what your issue is with the Bills taking Oliver at 9. In your mind, are any of the above 3 players SO significantly better than Oliver that you consider him a bust compared to them, or a "miss?" 

     

     

  3. 1 hour ago, DCofNC said:

    The Bills also thought Cody Ford, Zach Moss, etc were top prospects, let’s not get so up in Beane’s jock strap, we forget he’s missed a LOT on 1st-3rd round picks. They haven’t added a single starting caliber LB since Beane took over, continue to waste pick after pick on mediocre RBs, under sized “motor” guys and worst of all they are doing it in the first 3 rounds.  The only pick they have nailed has been Allen, it covers up a lot.  Brown looks good so maybe we give them 2 picks in their time they have hit on in the first 3 rounds of any draft.  Before the fan boys get here, yes Oliver is solid, but no where near top 10 pick production in any category.

     

    1. Why would adding an additional starting caliber LB be a priority given we have had our two starters in place the last 4yrs in Milano and Edmunds (who Beane drafted)?
    2. Starting players from each draft (excl. 2022)
      • 2021:
        • Starting DE
        • Starting RT
      • 2020:
        • Starting WR
        • Starting K
        • Starting CB
      • 2019:
        • Starting DT
        • Starting RB
        • Starting TE
      • 2018:
        • Starting QB
        • Starting LB
        • Starting NB
        • All-Pro G
    3. Which players at positions of needs would you have preferred the Bills take at 9? Here's a full list of '19 1st rounders who did not get their 5th year option picked up - not exactly a who's who drafted behind Oliver. The only names that stick out are Jeffrey Simmons, who had major character concerns, Christian Wilkins, Brian Burns, and Montez Sweat.

     

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  4. 40 minutes ago, Billl said:

    Somebody’s got to get those snaps.  Elam is going to start from day 1, but I’m not sure there’s another defensive player in the class I expect to get a lot of run this year.  Rousseau is the only rookie last year who played last year, and even he was on the field just under half the time.  Let’s assume he and Basham increase their snaps from 750 to 1100.  That’s the equivalent of one full time player, but it likely comes at the expense of snaps from Epenesa, and he’s the only defensive player besides Dane Jackson from the 2020 draft who sees the field basically at all.

     

    That’s 3 years of draft picks where you can reasonably expect to get around 2,500 snaps from combined this season (roughly 13% of the total).  That’s a crazy low number.  It’s understandable in the context of this being the perfect time to go all in for a ring, but if I’m doing the math then so is Beane.  If you’re not playing your draft picks, and the FAs you’re bringing in are all third contract guys, you’d better have a plan to tear it down and get younger soon.

     

    The key players on defense who are still young are Edmunds, Elam, and Rousseau.  White and Milano seem young, but Milano will be 28 in July, and White will turn 28 during the season.  The Chiefs were in this position a year ago and just watched Frank Clark, Bashaud Breeland, Daniel Sorensen, Anthony Hitchens, and Tyrann Matthieu all fall of a cliff when they turned 28.  They’re all gone other than Clark who will be turning 29 in July.  Other than that, the oldest starter is Chris Jones who is the exact same age as Milano.

     

    That’s a long winded way of saying that Beane is going to do some serious roster churn on defense next offseason.  I have no doubt he’ll do it well, as he’s one of the absolute best in the business at forming and executing a plan.  I just don’t see extending a 30+ year old Safety as being part of that plan.

     

     

    No Oliver?

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  5. 33 minutes ago, Sierra Foothills said:

     

    It's a fair question as to which running backs are active on game day but we have to remember that we have a new OC. There's tons of speculation that Dorsey will use more 12 personnel, possibly 21 personnel. We can't assume that there will only be 3 running back active on game day.

     

    That said I agree that either Moss or Duke Johnson will make the team but not both.

     

     

    With Singletary on the last year of his contract, he'd better perform regardless of the time share or he'll be replaced. A team can't carry a player who can only perform well under certain circumstances... the tail doesn't wag the dog.

     

     

    Excellent point. Cook is not simply a screen pass or swing pass back. He goes out into the pattern like Marshall Faulk. He's THAT kind of receiving back.

     

    Those that wanted to see the Bills draft a WR more highly are somewhat missing this point.

     

     

    So if the running game is slumping Week 12 because we're forcing Singletary into a 1A/1B situation with Cook, what's the plan for the rest of the season and playoffs? To keep doing it because the tail doesn't wag the dog? Or to stick Singletary as the clear cut #1?

     

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  6. 19 hours ago, Buffalo Timmy said:

    Actually this report makes me happy, he is a reciever put of the backfield. If they can coach up his blocking he could be an effective weapon. I am not a fan of having one premier running back on a team but would prefer a 1a and 1b type situation and going with the hot hand. 

     

    Singletary started performing much better once he became the #1 guy, who got the overwhelming majority of touches out of the backfield. He never seemed to get into a groove when he and Moss were 1A and 1B. Not saying it can't be done with Cook, but I'm not holding out hope that Singletary will perform like he did the back half of the year if he's in a near-equal timeshare with Cook.

  7. Scout quotes per long-time Packers and NFL beat writer, Bob McGinn:

     

    AFC scout: “This is a really good player (but) he’s got 29-inch arms. Most people thought he’d run 4.55. He plays in the slot. He’s an A-plus competitor. They love him at the school, and they don’t like much of anything there. He’s just a steady eddie. You know exactly what you’re going to get. Then he runs 4.4. There’s a chance he goes second round but I think he’s the classic third-round No. 3 receiver. Quarterbacks will absolutely love him because you can count on him being where you want him to be. He knows how to play football.”

     

    NFC scout: “Like him. Third round. He’s quick and sneaky fast. He’s dependable. He’s got really good hands. He’s a really good route runner.”

     

    AFC scout: “He certainly does not play to his speed. Free agent. The 4.4 really shocked me. I didn’t see him making explosive plays. Problem with a guy like that, there’s so many that size.”

     

    NFC scout: “I didn’t see much in this guy. He’s just average. Average speed, average skills, just average at everything. Just one of those dime-a-dozen kind of receivers. For me, he’s a late-round guy.”

     

    AFC scout: “Loves the game. One of the best leaders on the team. Brings energy to the room … An athletic receiver with good suddenness in the open field. Is able to make defenders miss in space. Smooth, deliberate route runner who doesn’t waste much movement but can be slow in and out of his breaks against man coverage.”

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  8. Scout quotes per long-time Packers and NFL beat writer, Bob McGinn:

     

    NFL special-teams coordinator: “This guy is Corey Bojorquez. He’s got just phenomenal numbers. He’s got a great gross average but he’s pretty inconsistent. He’s certainly more of a line-drive guy. He didn’t get near the same hang time that (Jordan) Stout gets. But, he had a really good combine and a really good pro day. He’s never held because he kicked field goals. After watching him at pro day the holding is going to be a deal for him. He kicked off, but he’s more of a line-drive guy like he is as a punter. He can really get it deep down the field but he doesn’t get it up as well. I can’t shade him above Stout because I think Stout will be a better holder. You’d be taking a little risk. I think he’ll get drafted. Fifth or sixth round.”

     

    NFL special-teams coordinator: “Very talented. Big-time leg. Raw, very raw. He’s got a big leg. He’ll probably be in a camp. I don’t know if he makes it right away.”

     

    AFC scout: “He has the strongest leg. He’s a three-step guy. He outkicks his coverage a lot of the time.”

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  9. Scout quotes per long-time Packers and NFL beat writer, Bob McGinn:

     

    AFC scout: “He’s better than the Wyoming guy (Chad Muma) but he’s little and he had a broken shoulder last year. He is a football-playin’ dude. A great kid, and really, really smart. Remember, Dat Nguyen was 218 at his pro day, too.”

     

    NFC scout: “He’s just little. He’s got some quickness. He’s extraordinarily smart. Great makeup. He’s a leader. He’s an alpha. But he’s small, and in the NFL they start running power at you. They’re going to make you go straight down the pipe and take on that 330-pound pulling guard. He’s going to get bounced around. He’s tough, but he’s not strong. I wish I could say I liked him more. Put it this way: if he succeeds, it wouldn’t surprise me. He’s the type of guy that will find a way.”

     

    AFC scout: “It wouldn’t surprise me if he could wear the green dot.”

     

    NFC scout: “He can wear the green dot.”

     

    AFC scout: “Undersized guy but he’s a good player. Late pick. He ran in the 4.5s. Best in space and laterally. He can rush the passer. Times his blitzes. Drops easy. Can cover.”

     

    NFC scout: “Small guy that plays hard but very limited. He got beat up trying to take on. Not a very good athlete. He knows how to play. He’s got instincts. Free agent.”

     

    AFC scout: “He can wear the green dot. Really smart. Just a really good player. Undersized, a little stiff, little limited in space. He just really has a nose for the ball and he always finds it. I do think he’ll be a low-end starter. You’ll want better but it’s hard to find teams that have three linebackers better than him.”

     

    NFC scout: “He’s a versatile, every-down starter if he’s able to gain weight and stay healthy. All ball all the time. Confident, but not arrogant. Hard practice player. He’s the type you would hire to be a coach after he is done playing.”

     

    AFC scout: “Definitely he could wear the green dot.”

     

    NFC scout: “He’s too small and doesn’t make enough plays for me. Fifth or sixth round.”

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  10. Scout quotes per long-time Packers and NFL beat writer, Bob McGinn:
     

    AFC scout: “He gets a lot of play because he’s Dalvin’s brother but he’s nowhere near Dalvin Cook. He’s got a little bit of juice but he’s not real big. He can catch out of the backfield. I can see somebody taking him as a third-down back. He’s under Rachaad White for me.”

     

    NFC scout: ”I think his most carries in a game was 10. Dalvin’s brother. Competitive little guy, which you would expect. He maximizes what he has. He might hang around as a backup and special teamer. Third back. Not much talent. People are trying to make something out of him but I’m confused by that.”

     

    AFC scout: “He would be the best receiving threat (of the running backs).”

     

    NFC scout: “He has the versatility to do a lot of different things. He may not be a true No. 1 running back but as a 1B he can do things in the passing game. He’d be a good, solid rotation guy that will make some plays for you.”

     

    AFC scout: “Late third round. He didn’t start behind Zamir White. Played on passing downs. Excellent receiver. Has quickness in his routes. Makes big plays. Productive as a complementary back but never as a starter.”

     

    NFC scout: “Underutilized. Not as talented as his brother but talented enough to get drafted in the late third or fourth round. He’s a backup only. He catches the ***** out of the ball but he can’t run the ball.”

     

    AFC scout: “Smooth, one-cut slasher with linear burst. Like his production as a receiver but didn’t see dynamic or creative run skills, instincts or elusiveness. Most production was straight line and clear path. Not real big or violent. Unselfish teammate, stays humble, loves ball.”

     

    AFC scout: “They split him out as a receiver. Average size but he’s athletic and explosive with acceleration and good speed. He can exploit a crease on inside runs. Can jump cut with quick feet and balance. He’s got the speed to get outside. He’s sudden in space. Has natural hands. Ripped off an 82-yard run against Alabama in 2020. He ran by guys that had pursuit angles on him. His issue is pass protection. He’s not real big. He’s done kick returning. Third-round area.”

     

    AFC scout: “He’s a down the line guy.”

  11. 2 minutes ago, BillsEnthusiast said:

    The more I read about this guy, the more I like the pick. 

     

    Gentlemen, THIS is the future of the league, the response to these high-flying offenses that we are seeing more and more. You wanna combat Deebo Samuel on end arounds? Tyreek Hill on slants? Wanna send a blitzer to take on Justin Herbert and Zach Wilson? Get a wicked fast, penetrating hybrid linebacker like this. Add in Bernard's apparent leadership skills and place on a very good Baylor defense and I'm on board with this. 

     

    Watched the 3 or 4 YouTube videos I could find on him... Kid just sifts through traffic to make the play. And he absolutely fires his gun when he sees a play develop/sees a QB who's vulnerable. Remember the KC game when NO ONE on defense could bring down Mahomes? Maybe that's where Bernard fits in. 

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  12. This thread seems bonkers to me. 

     

    Beane has made two 4th-round picks in his time with the Bills:

    • Taron Johnson, who's one of the top nickel CBs in the league
    • Gabriel Davis, who's stepped up in a big way whenever his name's been called

     

    He's absolutely CRUSHED both picks, so yes, given Beane's hit rate, it's disappointing we don't have a 4th. On the flip side, if there's a guy Beane really wants in the 4th, we can easily maneuver our way back in, I'm sure.

  13. 3 minutes ago, Doc said:

     

    This and makes me like the pick even more.  He's long (:lol:), fast and played great in the SEC.  And that was without great coaching?  Sounds like another athletic freak we all know and love (except that Elam played well in the best conference in football).

     

    And don't forget he's 20. 

     

    Booth is 21

    Gardner is 21

    McDuffie is 21

    McCreary is 22

    Gordon is 22

     

    Only other top CB who's 20 is Stingley.

     

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  14. 5 minutes ago, RichRiderBills said:

     

    I love tre, but this team has had some issues with tackling RBs from DBs stepping up and supporting the run game.

     

    Tre was a lot different prospect. He came back for his senior year and had much better coaching. Tre was a first team all American and all everything. Elam not even 2nd team all SEC.

     

    You mean Elam has tons of untapped potential because his coaching wasn't great?! Sign me up 😀

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  15. 3 minutes ago, ScottLaw said:

    They def needed depth… given the Bills defensive system didn’t think it needed to be a first rounder at all…. And crossing my fingers for that…. You got to keep up with what the rest of the league is doing and give Allen the help he deserves. 

     

    I'm on the same page - I agree JA needs to be surrounded by talented offensive weapons. I'm just not sure the right value was there at #25 or #23 for us. 

     

    On offense, Knox is a UFA next year, as is Singletary. On defense, Edmunds is a UFA and Poyer could hold out unless he gets a new contract. There's limited resources to go around, and I don't know how we fill those gaps AND address WR in a meaningful way in the next two off seasons.

  16. 3 minutes ago, NewEra said:

    He tackles like a little kid. Soft.  Coaches will coach him up.  Hopefully he has the mentality that allows him to adapt and adjust 

     

    Lacks run-support physicality to be an every-down corner, but he's talented enough to challenge for slot duties right away.

     

    Finesse cornerback with relatively slender frame.

     

    Big-bodied slot targets will post him up in space and drive him off the line in run game.

     

    He's kind of soft, but he can cover. He's not really what our team looks for because we play so much sub packages and he would have to be a better tackler to be on the field that much. He's a fit for what some teams do though. Like I said, he can cover.

     

     

     

     

    ^^ I sure hope that soft, weak Tre'Davious White kid can toughen up and become a good cornerback!

     

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  17. 48 minutes ago, ScottLaw said:

    I think if you look across the league(especially after tonight) the depth at wide out is considerable better everywhere…. Just about every team has two solid starting receivers…. And the better ones have at least 3…. It’s pushed the Bills down the league at the position IMO.
     

    Teams are absolutely loading up at the position and for good reason…. Would love to see the Bills take this approach. Let’s see tomorrow. 

     

    Then we better have some good CBs to slow them down, right?

     

    I'm sure WR will be a position we go after in the coming days. 

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