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Money and him probably willing to wait for the best opportunity so he has the most leverage in getting a favorable deal.

If doesn't even have to be confrontational. Guy has a bad practice and is down on himself. Going over and encouraging him. Important for the QB to have pulse of team and know the right buttons to push with any number of guys. Team is only going to go as far as 17 is going to take them and this is going to be critical year with all the new faces on team.

Does seem Allen is putting an emphasis on this with all the new faces around this year which is a good thing regardless.

Yes implore might have been too strong of a word. However, I think the leadership question was something that definitely was up for debate. Allen even admitted to as much in the article that it isn’t the easiest thing for him. “As a franchise quarterback, guys that get to their second contract, you’re not getting paid just to be the quarterback,” Allen said. You’re getting paid to be the best leader that you can be. The best quarterback, obviously, comes with that. Leadership looks like a lot of different things. You wear many hats in this building. Sometimes, it’s not the easiest thing. I feel like I’m one of the guys, and sometimes I have to remind myself that you’re looked at a little bit differently. Guys rely on you a little bit more.”

Going to be interesting to watch this season. Fun loving Josh has a place but can see leadership being called into question it is not enough for the Franchise QB to just be one of the guys. Could have been issue that also bothered a guy like Diggs. Team is going to need Josh to lead them with the amount of roster turnover and keeping guys locked in. Looks like he is trying to make that a point of focus this season.

That could be true maybe Diggs wanted to be traded and was told something different than what he had thought. Normally when guys miss voluntary OTAs but I am sure they are giving the coaching staff the heads up and reasons why like when Allen missed one to participate in Golf tourney. Normally not an issue but for a captain like Diggs have to believe McDermott wants those guys setting the examples and if they can't make them all. I believe Diggs wanted to work on his own and just another sore point between him and team.

Yeah they are supposed to be "voluntary" but some coaches would prefer players to be there and I think that rubbed Diggs the wrong way. Then the whole thing hit the fan come mandatory minicamp with McDermott being "concerned" when Diggs was absent on Day 1 of mandatory minicamp. However, it came out later that McDermott had sent Diggs home. McDermott botched the whole situation from what I could tell. https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/buffalo-bills-stefon-diggs-sean-mcdermott-mandatory-minicamp-concerned-josh-allen-von-miller

I think it had something to do with OTAs and Diggs preferring to work out on his own versus attending voluntary workouts. There was some disconnect between McDermott and Diggs. However, yes dealing with someone who is temperamental can become draining for everyone around.

We have no idea if the 49ers are even interested in moving him. May take an injury for some team to cough up something worthwhile. However, I would not make any moves till middle of training camp and allow for team to evaluate what they have while determining if that is good enough to get through the season.

Nice to see some positive things about Hamlin hopefully a year removed from his injury scare he can focus solely on football.

I am of the mindset to let your RBs walk after their rookie contract especially if you have a Franchise QB. Would rather spend the money on the offensive line and have system like Denver had all those years where they would just churn out RBs who ran for 1k.

This receiving room leaves a lot to be desired no question about it. However, when you are paying a Franchise QB there is some expectation he can lift average players above their normal level of performance. So Josh is going to have to make due this year.

Is Parry also gonna advise McDermott on when to call timeouts as well? As I have bigger issue with his timeout usage compared to the challenges. However, this seems like a no risk move so good to see them looking at all available options to improve.

F em same goes for any other rivals like the Chiefs.

Defenses have caught on and now are focused on limiting the big play. Think the transition to bigger receivers is to allow for those 50/50 balls where they can post up on the smaller DBs.

Ok rooting for Keaton Bills to make the team based on his last name alone.

Have to guess he goes to the 49ers before the Bills pick so we can put that to rest.

Go CB or OL here in the 4th now with DE as another option.

Still think we need a burner on the opposite side of the field. Guy who can take the top off and complement Coleman.

If we can come away with another WR in the 4th-5th round think we are OK. Wouldn’t mind packaging one of the 5ths to move up some and grab another guy. Still some decent talent out there.

Hoping we can pair up Coleman with a guy like Tez Walker later.

Wish we could have moved back one more time and then make the pick with the number of receivers still available.

Looks like they are going to make the pick both McDermott and Pegula on the phone

Please trade back again if this is the case. #33 is valuable and there are a number of WRs still available.

#33 is valuable wonder if there is a Veteran receiver they have in mind. If they can’t make deal maybe drop back again at this point unless you think a run at WR is going to happen.