[Mt Rushmore of Buffalo coaches (Bills and Sabres)]

My 4 - 2 each:

  Lou Saban

  Marv Levy

  Scottie Bowman

  Lindy Ruff

 

 

6 hours ago, Herc11 said:

 

If you're gonna throw in the Braves, might as well throw in the only championship winning franchise in Buffalo (so far), the Bandits. A quick google search shows Les Bartley as the head coach for 3 of the 4 national champion Bandit teams.

Not the only championship winning franchise in Buffalo:  let's not discount the 2 AFL Championships that the Bills won in the 60's..  

[A sign that this is the Bills year]

In this crazy time and while we are all hoping for a full NFL season, I've found a sign from above that this will be Buffalo's year.  

https://www.aol.com/article/news/2020/05/21/woman-attacked-by-bison-at-yellowstone/24376714/

Seriously, stay safe everyone!  Go Bills!

[A great picture and great moment in Bills History]

Thanks for the trip down memory lane.  Buffalo Bills original glory days!

[Who Do You Want the Bills to Pick in Round 4?]

Would love to see Bryce Hall drop to us in round 4

[2020 NFL Draft Round 2 and 3 Discussion.]

There are three running backs (Swift, Dobbins, Taylor) and two edge rushers (Espenza, Gross-Matos) that really interest me at 54.  If any of those 5 fall to the Bills, it would be great!  After those 5 players, and its possible that all 5 are gone at 54, I'd go for the BPA.

[Which running back do you hope the Bills draft and why?]

I like Clyde Edwards-Helaire from LSU.  I know he's short, but he catches the ball so well and runs tougher than his height that I think he would work well for the Bills.  I'm not sure about pass protection from him, which is a concern, but most backs out of college are lacking in that skill.  

[Ye old Rockpile]

My father worked at Roswell Park and we used to park there and walk to the stadium.  I saw multiple Bills games there, one UB Bulls game, and many Buffalo Bison (baseball) games there.  The very short right field porch with the tall fence / net there was cool.  I believe that the movie "The Natural" was filmed there.  It was a cool place and really enjoyed my visits there.

[Buffalo Bills worst draft choices.]

9 hours ago, BuffaloBills1998 said:

With the draft coming up I wanted to know some of  your guys lists on the worst players we ever drafted here.

 

mine starts off with Aaron Maybin, Mike Williams, Willis McGahee, CJ spiller, JP Losman, Trent Edwards, Dante Whitner, Erik Flowers, James Hardy, and John McCargo, EJ Manuel etc

I'd take CJ Spiller and Donte Whitner off that list.  Other than that, it's a good list.

 

[Backup QB?]

40 minutes ago, JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS said:

your logic is sound, but I don't think Cam (or his agent) would accept a backup job anywhere.

I agree it might be hard to accept, but I don't see any teams who would be looking to bring him in as a starter, unless the starter gets hurt.  The other advantage for Cam if he signed with the Bills is he'll be going to a team with a legit shot at the Super Bowl.  If any team looks at him as a starter, I doubt they are any better than an 8-8 team.

[Backup QB?]

I like Barkley and he's an average QB at best.  Although I may be ripped here, I'd like to see the Bills give Cam Newton a try.  I think a 1 year deal on a reasonable contract would be a smart investment and works for both Cam & the Bills. 

For the Bills: With Josh being a QB that runs a fair amount, the chance of injury is higher than many.  Cam gives you a QB with similar skills who can run the same offense.  He also provides a veteran presence in the QB room and might take a 10 million dollar 1 year deal.

For Cam: The big question for him is health.  Taking a back-up job for a year allows him to get healthier and on a 1 year deal provides him the chance to move somewhere as a starter.  

[Bills Restructure Kroft]

I like this move as well as the Spain resigning.  Hopefully, he returns to a level that she showed early in his career and provides some relief for out future TE Knox.  

[Quinton Spain to re-sign with buffalo, 3 yr 15 million]

Good news!  I like having all 5 starters back -- more cohesiveness as a team!

[Name 3 Guys You Want To See The Bills Draft In 2020]

With an assumption that you can not be sure who may be available - Here you go:

1.  A.J. Epenesa, DE, Iowa

2.  Michael Pittman Jr., WR, USC

3.  J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State

[PFF's Big Board (I know I know, but hear me out)]

I have not seen alot of video on Shenault so help me out.  Should the 4.55 speed figure be a concern?  At that figure, I don't see him being able to get open downfield.  Maybe that's not his thing, but it's a factor to think about.  Maybe he has other skills that make up for this item.  

Just now, BuffaloRebound said:

Jeez.  Jefferson that low?... if we could get him in the 2nd round, that’d be tremendous.  Honestly, I wouldn’t be upset taking him in the 1st round.  

I heard that, right now, he's got a 3rd round grade, but depending upon the underwear olympics (aka the Combine) he could move up or down a round.

[My Off-Season Primer: Position Group - Secondary]

I appreciate all the hard work you put in on these Primers.  I think you have done an excellent job and really appreciate it.  I am a big Kevin Johnson fan and would love to see him earn the #2 corner spot.  I understand why we may not want to resign two :over 30" safeties at their next contracts, but I am for keeping one for continuityand veteran experience.  Which one, that's the good question.

[Top WR Prospects]

1 hour ago, Rigotz said:

Here's a great link breaking down the top WR prospects in this year's draft:

https://www.rotoworld.com/article/evaluations/top-15-2020-nfl-draft-wr-rankings

 

Who do you like?

Good topic, but this link leads to a page last updated in July of 2019.  It misses a season of information.  That said Juedy appears to be the best, but long gone by the time the Bills pick.  I like Pittman from USC in round 2 or 3.  Shenault is certainly a good round 1 candidate, but will he be there?

[Jordan Phillips - put my stats this year against anybody - I'm a top 3 DT]

Don't pony up big bucks for him.  I don't like players who tell everyone how good they are rather than how good the team they play on is.  This could be another player who, once he gets paid with his last season being his only big one, track back to where he was.  I.E,  Albert Haynesworth

[13 of 14top WRs scouted (update 13 OTs in top 200) by Bills according to Astro]

Back to wideouts -- I am surprised Jefferson from LSU isn't rated higher.  I like what I've seen.  That said Jeudy and Lamb are the class of the wideouts, but both will we gone in the top 15.  

[My Off-Season Primer: Position Group Specialists]

Thanks for looking at this.  I don't have the stats, but I thought Hauschka was no worse than average and maybe a little above average on kickoffs.  I'm ok if he stays.  Bojorquez is a "gots to go" for me.  

[[Name Only Title] Hauschka]

Bottom Line: Hauschka was not a problem yesterday and he's a keeper for next year.  I would have loved to see him get that OT chance, but it was not to be.  The Bills will have a tougher schedule in the coming season so we'll need to play better and make the plays when we need to.  Although most people will not agree, I saw alot of improvement from Josh Allen thru this season and that will need to continue.  It will.  Division title next year -- go Bills!

[2020 Bills Unrestricted Free Agents]

The four players I see right away are Spain, Phillips, Lawson, and Johnson.  I would not break the bank on any of them.  I'd next look at special teamers.  

[Late Ford personal foul call a joke]

That was a BS call and Booger is BS for supporting it.

[Singletary continues to impress!]

I continue to be impressed by Singletary.  The offense would have been no where without him today.  it was a smart move to release Shady (although I do love him) and we'll need to get a 2nd RB next year as I do not see bringing Gore back.

[How many drops?]

Too many!  Some missed open receivers as well, but there was key drops.  

[Andre Roberts is a waste on the 46]

I my opinion, he's played well for us this year.  Not too much today, but over the year he's been good.  There are other areas needing more attention.