Kirby Jackson Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Just wanted to say thank you to Gunner, p51, Blokes, Bandit, YOLO, 26CB , Reed83HOF and everyone else that I forgot that kept us informed this draft season. This board was full of great content and information. While we don’t all agree on the players and plan it has been so nice to be informed. As as crazy as it sounds this is one of the biggest few days in franchise history. This is the beginning of the next era. What the Bills do between this weekend through a year from now will ultimately establish the foundation of the next decade (hopefully). This is like the year that the Bills added Bruce. It was a sign of what was on the horizon. I know that I can’t wait!! Thank you all again and enjoy these next few days!! 23 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 It's been a strange process to this point. Every year, we've had that "Are we going to grab a QB?" discussion but it's all been so QB-centric this year that it's almost like most of the class has ceased to exist While I've been slacking this year, it's been a really good year for insight on the board. I'll always give a shout-out to Gunner & Bandit for their continued application of context and nuance to the discussion. If I get a GM job somewhere, those guys are my first two hires! I've really enjoyed having discussions with @JohnC about draft philosophy over the past few months. I've also enjoyed the back and forths I've had with @billspro as well. I think @P51 gets my "Draft Thread of the Year" award for his positional rankings. I have a lot of time for people that can extricate themselves from a groupthink mentality and back up why they think highly/lowly about a prospect. Even if he does class Lamar as QB/WR! I hope that I'm in the process of getting my **** together again and I'll be boring you with small school gems and special teamers again with the 2019 class. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 They all got the QB pick wrong. It going to be Riley at 12 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perk71 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 3 minutes ago, mead107 said: They all got the QB pick wrong. It going to be Riley at 12 Just went to look him up. That dude is skinny for a QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I've never looked forward to a draft as much as this one. Tomorrow 88% of the fanbase will be ticked off. Took the wrong QB guy, gave up too much, could have picked at 12, fill holes, fire Beane, move up farther, etc........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 9 minutes ago, Blokestradamus said: It's been a strange process to this point. Every year, we've had that "Are we going to grab a QB?" discussion but it's all been so QB-centric this year that it's almost like most of the class has ceased to exist While I've been slacking this year, it's been a really good year for insight on the board. I'll always give a shout-out to Gunner & Bandit for their continued application of context and nuance to the discussion. If I get a GM job somewhere, those guys are my first two hires! I've really enjoyed having discussions with @JohnC about draft philosophy over the past few months. I've also enjoyed the back and forths I've had with @billspro as well. I think @P51 gets my "Draft Thread of the Year" award for his positional rankings. I have a lot of time for people that can extricate themselves from a groupthink mentality and back up why they think highly/lowly about a prospect. Even if he does class Lamar as QB/WR! I hope that I'm in the process of getting my **** together again and I'll be boring you with small school gems and special teamers again with the 2019 class. JohnC and Billspro are great additions!! Really solid posters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I'd like to add @Buffalo716 to the list for accolades. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 1 minute ago, 26CornerBlitz said: I'd like to add @Buffalo716 to the list for accolades. He was on my short list and I must have deleted him!! Whoops 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Yes, thanks to Yolo, Gunner, p51, Blokes, Bandit, Buffalo716 and Reed83HOF for keeping the board informed. job well done! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 all contributors are thanked, hopefully this is a very good draft for theBills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCOrange Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I contributed too you know... But seriously, thanks to all the guys OP mentioned for everything they've provided. It's been a fun ride. I mentioned it in another thread last night, but regardless of which QB we all personally want, it seems like it's a pretty safe bet that by the end of the night, Buffalo will have acquired its most physically talented QB that it's had in nearly 20 years. Even if it isn't the one we all personally want, we should all be very excited by the end of the night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 This is one of my favorite times of year and a big part of that is the discussions and information that gets shared here. @Blokestradamus If you need someone to negotiate trades I am available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, DCOrange said: I contributed too you know... But seriously, thanks to all the guys OP mentioned for everything they've provided. It's been a fun ride. I mentioned it in another thread last night, but regardless of which QB we all personally want, it seems like it's a pretty safe bet that by the end of the night, Buffalo will have acquired its most physically talented QB that it's had in nearly 20 years. Even if it isn't the one we all personally want, we should all be very excited by the end of the night. You did indeed and cheers to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, BuffaloHokie13 said: This is one of my favorite times of year and a big part of that is the discussions and information that gets shared here. @Blokestradamus If you need someone to negotiate trades I am available. Of course, I'd get a spreadsheet wizard on board. We're doing everything on Google Docs on my team! That reminds me, a thank you needs to go to Hokie and @Virgil for their work keeping the TSW Mock Draft ship on course. It was a fun little exercise. I expect 7 rounds next year, you slackers! 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 1 minute ago, Blokestradamus said: We're doing everything on Google Docs on my team! Best way to collaborate right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, BuffaloHokie13 said: This is one of my favorite times of year and a big part of that is the discussions and information that gets shared here. @Blokestradamus If you need someone to negotiate trades I am available. Ditto. It's been a lot of help for all of us who don't watch a lot of college ball. I honestly can say without this board I would not know nearly as much about all the QB's in this years draft. It's in Brandon Beane's hands now...............let's hope he does us proud. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 (edited) 58 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: Just wanted to say thank you to Gunner, p51, Blokes, Bandit, YOLO, 26CB , Reed83HOF and everyone else that I forgot that kept us informed this draft season. This board was full of great content and information. While we don’t all agree on the players and plan it has been so nice to be informed. As as crazy as it sounds this is one of the biggest few days in franchise history. This is the beginning of the next era. What the Bills do between this weekend through a year from now will ultimately establish the foundation of the next decade (hopefully). This is like the year that the Bills added Bruce. It was a sign of what was on the horizon. I know that I can’t wait!! Thank you all again and enjoy these next few days!! I'm not a draft expert but I at least like to be thanked. At least say you like me for me and I'll have a better Thursday. Edited April 26, 2018 by Royale with Cheese 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 2 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: I'm not a draft expert but I at least like to be thanked. At least say you like me for me and I'll have a better Thursday. I’d like to thank you for offering nudes of your wife to a group of complete strangers on the internet. Not all heroes wear capes!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billspro Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Thanks man! There are definitely some good draft discussions going on. Today it the big day! Hopefully we get our franchise QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 12 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: I’d like to thank you for offering nudes of your wife to a group of complete strangers on the internet. Not all heroes wear capes!! WTF Royale!!!! I wasn’t invited to this super group?!? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Yes, thanks, indeed! It's been a great run up to the draft, and this has been a great place to keep up with developments rumors and theories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 When you cut through the endless repeat threads there is still a lot of excellent content on this board from extremely knowledgeable people. I try and learn from them all. I think the QB hunt has made this draft more stressful for a Bills fan than any other I remember. It has been a constant battle to try and stay objective and keep the nuance and context Blokes mentions above because when the Bills are involved as anyone who witnesses me in the gameday threads during the season will agree I am anything but impartial or even rational. It is kind of one of those "the work is done" scenarios now and like I suppose everyone else I am just waiting until the Browns go on the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D521646 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Wait, I'm not on your list of awesome super duper draft prediction gurus? Well after tonight, I'll be a solid starter for years to come with my "Browns ain't takin a QB No 1", prediction, and of course my trade up to two scenario.. But to the guys you did mention, hell yeah, I love reading their posts, even if I do end up disagreeing here and there. Tim- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Blokestradamus said: It's been a strange process to this point. Every year, we've had that "Are we going to grab a QB?" discussion but it's all been so QB-centric this year that it's almost like most of the class has ceased to exist While I've been slacking this year, it's been a really good year for insight on the board. I'll always give a shout-out to Gunner & Bandit for their continued application of context and nuance to the discussion. If I get a GM job somewhere, those guys are my first two hires! I've really enjoyed having discussions with @JohnC about draft philosophy over the past few months. I've also enjoyed the back and forths I've had with @billspro as well. I think @P51 gets my "Draft Thread of the Year" award for his positional rankings. I have a lot of time for people that can extricate themselves from a groupthink mentality and back up why they think highly/lowly about a prospect. Even if he does class Lamar as QB/WR! I hope that I'm in the process of getting my **** together again and I'll be boring you with small school gems and special teamers again with the 2019 class. Bloke, You are terrific and your insights are not only sound but also clearly and concisely expressed. However, I want to give you a warning that a rumor has been circulating that bandito is on the war path because of some of your scathing commentary about Josh Allen, his adoptive boy. He, like you, is a fine fellow but he has a combative nature to him that doesn't allow harsh challenges to go unanswered. So this is a warning to be cautious and stay alert. I'm going to let you in on an inside tip. The rumor about Mayfield being Cleveland's qb pick has some substance behind it. Scot McCloughan (sic) formerly the GM for the Redskins before being unceremoniously dumped for imbibing is working on a contractual basis for the Browns. His favorite qb for quite awhile is Mayfield. P.S. When your sh****t isn't together it is still together, relatively speaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: Just wanted to say thank you to Gunner, p51, Blokes, Bandit, YOLO, 26CB , Reed83HOF and everyone else that I forgot that kept us informed this draft season. This board was full of great content and information. While we don’t all agree on the players and plan it has been so nice to be informed. As as crazy as it sounds this is one of the biggest few days in franchise history. This is the beginning of the next era. What the Bills do between this weekend through a year from now will ultimately establish the foundation of the next decade (hopefully). This is like the year that the Bills added Bruce. It was a sign of what was on the horizon. I know that I can’t wait!! Thank you all again and enjoy these next few days!! Hey @Kirby Jackson you forgot to include me in this list. I know that you always read “Hits and Misses.” But you are welcome. It was great to keep so many Bills fans informed and sometimes entertained 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: JohnC and Billspro are great additions!! Really solid posters I thought you had for perpetuity dispatched me to the pooped filled dog house for my views on Taylor. It's obvious that Jesuit educated people are forgivers. Or just maybe they are biding their time to unmercifully lash out when it is not expected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 13 minutes ago, BuffaloRush said: Hey @Kirby Jackson you forgot to include me in this list. I know that you always read “Hits and Misses.” But you are welcome. It was great to keep so many Bills fans informed and sometimes entertained I didn’t want to forget anyone!! My apologies 7 minutes ago, JohnC said: I thought you had for perpetuity dispatched me to the pooped filled dog house for my views on Taylor. It's obvious that Jesuit educated people are forgivers. Or just maybe they are biding their time to unmercifully lash out when it is not expected? We don’t always agree but you’re a good poster. C. Biscuit has always been like that to me too. We don’t necessarily see things through the same lens but think that the different viewpoints are well thought out. I love an opposite viewpoint if it is supported. The fact that you are a Canisius guy doesn’t hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Thank you to everyone for giving me an outlet to my neurosis. Also, not only is my new boss a !@#$ing Michigan fan but she keeps scheduling meeting after meeting this afternoon WTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 19 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: I didn’t want to forget anyone!! My apologies We don’t always agree but you’re a good poster. C. Biscuit has always been like that to me too. We don’t necessarily see things through the same lens but think that the different viewpoints are well thought out. I love an opposite viewpoint if it is supported. The fact that you are a Canisius guy doesn’t hurt Because of your kind words I'm going to give you an inside scoop on whom the Browns are going to take with their first pick. I let Blokes in on the scoop so you are not the first to be informed. Don't be surprised if the Browns take Mayfield with either their first pick. Scot McCloughan (sic) is scouting for them on a contractual basis. His favorite qb in this draft is Mayfield. He certainly doesn't have the authority to make the selection but he is the qb that he is promoting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRush Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 In all seriousness, I’d like to echo the comments Kirby made. We definitely don’t all agree with each other or even get along at times, but at the end of the day this is a very fun place to come and talk Bills football. Thank you to the moderators here as wel, who do a great job of managing things here without being overbearing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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