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Negative. Brian Daboll is not on the field nor is he in the helmet for the last 15 seconds of play clock. Daboll sets up the play with options built in. Generally, the QB is responsible to select the correct option based on the play call and rarely select something totally different, perhaps based on the specific game plan. Generally, the QB and center work together setup blocking assignments. For example, when you hear "56 is the Mike", it's the quarterback that is identifying a key piece. The center and guards fine tune to figure out double teams, combo blocks, etc. based on the play call, defensive alignments, and their own in-game experience about what they think will work. When an offensive line gels, it generally means that this communication and resulting executing is smooth and mistake-free.

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This guy had a vertical leap of 39.5". When the scouts found out he was still available in round two of the draft, they averaged a vertical leap of 41".

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They rank high because their decisions tended to match analytics optimums. But those assume average offense against average defense based on the score and time remaining in the game or half. Every team would then augment those baseline analytics with coaching decisions in cases when you have an all-pro punter or kicker, or if your short yardage offense is notably good (Allen 1 yard sneaks), game-time injuries (like to a kicker), weather, or other facts that make the particular circumstance deviate from "averages". I wonder if there is any correlation to making close to "optimal" decisions based only on analytics and outcome. Notably, Pats* were in the middle of the road.

Interesting note: Chicago calls us offers us 87 and a 2020 4th rounder for 74. They eventually traded the pick to NE.

Fitz - 2 years, $11M Taylor - 2 years, $11M Barkley - 2 years, $4M For the Bills, it's still a tough call. But given the contracts, I'd go Barkley, Fitz, Taylor. Otherwise, Fitz, Barkley/Taylor.

TT was on a 1 year $16M contract last year. Rosen is on a 3 year $6M contract. Great trade for Buffalo. Better trade for Miami, for effectively a low-cost backup QB with quality starter upside. AFCE now with 3 of the top QBs drafted in 2018, plus old man Brady.

Would have rather used that pick on a trade for Duke Johnson.

Ohh, I'll play. ARI could run to the podium with their pick, thus concluding the 1st round. NE would be on the clock for Friday.

It's not an exact science, but 10+ sacks indicates a propensity of getting pressure, whereas 4 sacks is basically table stakes for a rotational lineman. But there is obviously more to playing on the defensive line than getting pressure on passing downs, and that's why PFF graded Lawson 76.5 in 2018 - above average and the #20 edge player. I think he's worth a $10M for a 5th year option. Who is available next year that won't cost us a draft pick and that will be better for less?

How quickly a QB recognizes the defense pre-snap can lead to making adjustments based on the game plan and better decisions post-snap. Also having an idea of what to expect once the ball is snapped probably does increase accuracy. It's less of a matter of how much can be retained and more about how quickly and accurately information can be recalled. Do you know influences accuracy numbers even more? A clean pocket and WRs that can get open consistently and not drop balls. I'm hoping we have that this year.

Brown went to the highest bidder. Good player and good for him. Counting Buffalo there were 31 other teams that did not want that deal, including Pittsburgh who knew him best. In other news Ramsey still thinks Allen is trash. Haters gonna hate. Makes for fun story lines though.

Thanks for the data. From a productivity point of view, rushing yards when all WRs are blanketed should count for something too. That's where Allen, Wentz, Watson, Trubisky, and Jackson would get a bump over their peers. Allen passes the eyeball test. He was decent last year, despite OL/WR deficiencies. There is no doubt that Allen should be in for an even better season, with a better group of guys upfront and with improved pass catchers - especially if Foster can improve in year 2. The thing I liked most about Allen was his ability to turn an otherwise pathetic offense into a competitive one (albeit inconsistently). I'd expect Allen to get to 59%+ and also a middle of the road offense in 2019 (16th) with upside to get into the top 10. Anything less will be a disappointment.

If we go DT, would you rather have Gary or the undersized, but play maker, Oliver?

Eric Fisher of the Chiefs had a dominant game. Mahomes is good when he has time, but he is excellent throwing accurate passes side-armed around rushers and to receivers he sometimes does not appear to be even looking at. He is unique in that way. Great players and coaches. The Rams are now what the Bills will be in two years with a few good FA signings, a marquee player via trade, and a couple good drafts.

A play maker like White would be hard to pass up, even though it is not our biggest need. Milano would play in base and add depth to sub packages. If we're drafting for need and not going BPA, I'd like to see a trade down and address the lines and attempt to get a couple potential offensive play makers. That would be a solid approach too.

Hoping for Devin White LB, LSU

So long as Palmer is not on the staff, Josh can work with Palmer all he wants during the off-season.

Winning today was sweet. Dropping from 7th to 9th in the draft is worth 150 value points - the value of a mid 3rd round pick. It was great to send Kyle off on a high note. It was great to see Josh Allen account for 5 TDs and get to .500 as a starter.

Chicago turned it around with essentially a single player this year. Cleveland is on year 3 of a complete rebuild and has been competitive this year. I think we're more on the path of the Rams, who turned it around with an influx of offensive talent over 3 years. We're a few top players away, but we have resources to make serious strides in 2019. This is happening for us.

Three defensive TDs and a fourth TD scored on very next play after a turnover count as part of that record score. It's not all offensive points in this game. I'd say this game had everything: pre-game hype, two scoop and scores, a pick six, multiple sacks, clutch catches, ten TD passes, a goal line stand, a TD drop, excellent punting by the RAMs, a few lead changes, a missed XP by each team, and two interceptions in the last 90 seconds to give the RAMS the win. How could this game have possibly been better?

With a $5M salary and given that he was unable to beat out Peterman in practice or the pre-season games, trading McCarron was absolutely the right move.

- Play your best lineman for the rest of this year. - Play the young skill guys. - Keep developing Allen when ready and ahemmm... Peterman, if he's even in our next years plans. - In the draft, trade down/up and draft 2 offensive lineman and 2 WRs in the first two rounds. - Overpay for an established pro-bowl caliber WR or trade a 2020 2nd rounder for one. I'm thinking Brandon Cooks type move here. - Keep Daboll around at least another year. I believe the dearth of offensive talent is the biggest issue, followed closely by inexperienced QB play. Other than the defense's vast improvement, this year is no big surprise to anybody, is it?