VirginiaMike
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9 hours ago, BuffaloRush said:
With the speculation swirling about Rick Dennision, this situation made me remember back to 2010. It was Chan Gailey's first year as coach of the Bills. Now there are many difference between Gailey's first year and the inaugural season of Sean McDermott. McDermott has way more power at OBD that Chan ever did. Also overall his first year was successful, whereas Chan's way not. However there is one similarity in regards to coordinators.
In Chan's first year, the Bills sucked big time and finished 4-12. However, Chan was able to get surprising production on offense from a talent level that was average to below average. While their record was dreadful, the Bills fought hard and lost 6 games by 1 score of less. As you know Chan's background was offense and he was regarded as having a good mind on that side of the ball. He basically ran the show and called plays - he was coach and OC. The obvious problem with the Bills throughout the 2010 season was the defense. There were some talented players on defense (Byrd, Whitner, Poz, Kyle) but by the end of the year it was clear the defense was costing the team games. They were ranked toward the bottom of the league in defense (#24) and were blown out the last two games of the year.
It was painfully obvious that Chan knew offense but needed more help with the defense. It was also clear change needed to made. Chan should have fired George Edwards( the current "defensive coordinator" with in Minnesota - notice the air quotes), but instead, being the loyal person he is, Chan stood by his coordinator and brought him back in 2011. The result? An even worse defense ranked 26th in the league. By that time, his hand was forced and he fired George. Sadly, rather than reaching outside the organization to someone with fresh ideas and a difference perspective, he gave the reigns to Dave Wannstedt who was an assistant defensive coach. It was an uninspiring choice and the results were barely better (22nd overall). And so, because Chan never could get competent people to run his defense he was fired and squandered away his last head coaching position in the NFL.
Back to 2017
The current situation with Rick Dennison reeks of the Chan/Edwards dilemma. Like Chan, McDermott knows defense but it definitely appears he's going to need a stronger coordinator to run the other side of the ball. I think most fans/media that know this team well, realize Dennison's overall uninspiring offense this season. Like with George Edwards, you can point to a few factors that worked about Dennison (Tyrod, WR's) but overall the results this year were especially bad.
I just hope that McDermott makes a better choice that Chan Gailey did with Edwards. Because if the move isn't made this, there's a good chance they'll be making the move on season later.
Nicely said -- Dilly Dilly
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Jones should never have been drafted - a wasted pick. Peterman sets up nicely and has a pro release, but he needs a ton of help reading the field. I'm not ready to give up on him. I'm not sold that either will ever be a starting QB in this league.
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DT -- Can't count on Williams next year and no one else is of starting caliber
OG/OT - we need one of each. As someone else said, we could go Tackle and move Glenn, if he is ever healthy, to guard. We still need a Mills replacement
QB - Taylor is not the answer, I really wanted him to be, but he's not. I would like to acquire Alex Smith, if he becomes available. He'd fit this offense.
LB - We're getting old there. Alexander was re-born in the playoff game, but he was sub-standard most of the year.
WR - Need some speed, but more than that someone who can get open.
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O-Line & D-Line Getting old in those critical areas
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21 minutes ago, 26CornerBlitz said:
Maybe Thurman could suit up this week.
We could sign OJ and cut loose the Juice.
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It's not very exciting, but I like to see the Bills get some good O-Line & D-Line help. Maybe we can get a good o-lineman in FA, but we need to stop getting retreads and get someone solid to play Guard or Tackle. We need a pass rusher and a run stuffer on defense.
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Good list. I would add Andrew Norwell from the Panthers as a top guard prospect. He's 6'6" and 325 lbs and he's got got a nasty streak. Has been a top performer on that line.
It seems like O-Line is a crap shoot in the draft so getting a proven guy is a top priority.
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No thanks. I'm not sold on only physical ability in a QB any more. I really like to look at leadership and what a QB does when it's on the line. Josh Allen has seemed to fold when it's on the line. Mayfield from OK is a guy whoo seems to rise when it's on the line, similar to Watson last year.
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Here is some info from Walter football:
Drew Lock, QB, Missouri
Height: 6-4. Weight: 225.
Projected 40 Time: 4.79.
Projected Round (2018): 2-4.
12/7/17: Lock set the SEC single-season record for touchdown passes with 43. He went on a tear in the last half of 2017 to lead Missouri to six straight wins after a 1-5 start. Lock has completed 58 percent of his passes this year for 3,695 yards with 43 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
Lock is a gunslinger-style quarterback who needs to improve his accuracy for the NFL. He has a big arm with the ability to throw any pass, but he needs to improve his accuracy, field vision, and the speed at which he works through progressions. He can be prone to overthrows, plus can put too much heat on some passes. Lock has good size and can fit the pass into tight windows. He throws the ball well downfield and shows some timing and anticipation. Lock does have the propensity to force throws to covered wideouts as he can trust his arm too much to beat tight coverage. Lock could stand to make improvements before going to the NFL, and improving as a senior might be his best route toward having a good pro career and going higher in his draft.
Read more: http://walterfootball.com/draft2018QB.php#ixzz50meV4GFq -
I'm an advocate of getting the O-Line right, because an average QB can look good with the right O-Line, but it's really hard for a good QB to look great when running for his life. That said, for the Bills, if the right QB is available (by the Bills evaluation) then they should never pass him up.
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Nice to read and I do think he is a good player (top 10 likely) , but he is not in the same stratosphere as some of the top Tight ends -- Gronk, Kelse, Reed, ... Of copurse, there is a difference of having a Brady throw to you vs a Taylor.
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I thought for sure my answer would be the standing buffalo, harking back to the glory years of the 60's, but as I look at them both, I like the charging Buffalo. Now let's get charging Bills!
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Nice write up. I would like to be optimistic, but have concerns that the offense my never get on track. The game against the Jets is not a good indication. Carolina has a good defense, but not all world. This game with Denver could be ugly for the Bills offense. They looked very tough this past week. I want to be optimistic, but need to see some progress with the offense.
Go Bills!
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Glad for the win. The Jets are as bad as reported. The Bills did what they had to do and have the win. We need to find a little more pass rush to help the DB's. We did not need it agains the Jets, but will against better teams.
Bottom Line -- the Bills are 1-0!
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Michaels is dead to me now. Cris Collingsworth must wear a shirt that says I'm with stupid.
That comment was so far over the line as was the Patriot Lovefest that NBC was carrying on in the pre-game and during the game.
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According to the Jimmy Johnson draft value chart:
Bills give up:
#10: 1300 pts
Chiefs give up:
#27: 680 pts
#91: 136 pts
Next year's 1st: 330 pts*
(*Based on the guesstimate that the Chiefs will have the 25th pick next year, and the somewhat accepted rule that a 1st round pick this year = a 2nd round pick next year.)
If you buy all of that, we gave up 1300 pts for 1146, a loss of 154. Per the chart, that's the equivalent of losing the #87 pick of the draft. In that sense, it looks like the Chiefs got the better end of the deal.
But what of this value chart? Do other teams actually go by it?
Here are the rest of tonight's deals, scored according to the value chart:
1. 49ers / Bears
49ers give up #2 (2600). Bears give up #3 (2200), 67 (255), 111 (72), and next year's 3rd (80*) - (2607).
The 49ers win by a whopping 7 points. A very even trade according to the value chart.
2. Browns / Texans
Browns give up #12 (1200). Texans give up #25 (720) and next year's 1st (330*) - (1050)
Texans win by 150 points. By these metrics, they lost the #88 pick. Not a totally unexpected outcome when dealing with the Browns, and poor value according to the chart.
3. Seahawks / Falcons
Seahawks give up #26 (700). Falcons give up #31 (600), #95 (120), and 249 (1) - (721).
Seahawks win by 21 points. A very even trade according to the value chart.
4. Packers / Browns
Packers give up #29 (640). Browns give up #33 (580) and #108 (79) - (659)
Packers win this trade by 19 points. A very even trade according to the value chart.
5. Seahawks / 49ers
Seahawks give up #31 (600). 49ers give up #34 (560), 111 (72) - (632).
Seahawks win by 32 points, the equivalent of the #138 pick. Pretty even trade according to the value chart.
Here are tonight's winners & losers according to Jimmy's value chart:
Chiefs: +154
Texans: +150
Seahawks: +53
Packers: +19
Bears: -7
Falcons: -21
49ers: -25
Bills: -154
Browns: -169
Good analysis -- I didn't have the chart numbers, but it seemed to me at the time of the trade the Bills came up a little short. Looks like, according to the numbers, that it true. The caveat with that is that we may have wanted to move out of the pick more than the Chiefs wanted to move into it. If that is true, then we may have had to sweeten the pot a little.
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I think Sage was good at her job and knows sports. That said, when you work for someone and represent them, you have to toe the company line, or at least not slap it in the face. I've never been a big Michelle Beadle fan as I think he tries to cover up her lack of knowledge by making strange, unrelated comments.
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If McDermott honestly believes there is a legitimate #2 WR on this team then the Pegulas should start looking for the next coach right away. Hopefully it's a smokescreen for the draft/trades/etc.
I concur 100%, IMO we not only don't have a legit WR#2, we also don't have a legit WR#3, Sean needs new eyeglasses, and is one this head in terms of WR evaluation, but I also think its a smokescreen
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TRUTH STATED HERE. IF WE ALREADY HAVE OUR NUMBER TWO, THEN SAMMY MIGHT AS WELL GET USED TO BEING DOUBLE TEAMED EVERY PLAY AND TAYLOR WILL BE RUNNING FOR HIS LIFE.
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Unbelievable -- I can see this being like one of those 1950's videos on how to be a better wife - just laughable.
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I'm surprised to see Peppers #1 at Safety. Most others seem to have him 3rd and dropping to the lower 1/3rd of the 1st round. I think he will be a "in the right system" guy - not sure I want him covering anyone, but roaming and making plays like Troy P (not gonna try to spell his name) from the Steelers.
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I would rather see Davis at #10 than Williams. Mike William does have good ball skills and out-fights college DBs for the ball. He does not get alot of separation. I doubt he can dominate pro corners the way he did college. Just my opinion.
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I'd pick Jamal Adams. In the AFC East you have to handle the Tight Ends -- we never have.
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Can someone explain what happened with this dude? Why did he fall out of favor with the FO? Is it because he didn't lock Kirk down or am I just out of touch with the Skins?
My understanding, from reports, is that he fell back in trouble with alcohol - -- it was reported in DC news. It's been a problem in the past. I don;t know if that is true, the other point is that Bruce Allen is the team president and he just wanted "yes men" around him and SM is not a yes man.
Fixing the pass rush
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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I agree -- The Bills need a D-Tackle and pass rushing D-End. I am not sure the Bills really missed Dareus as a player as he took too many plays off, but we missed someone who could do what he can do -- clog up the middle.