Would like to thank the Cleveland Browns for this Bills team

[78thealltimegreat]

It was reported a bunch of places prior to their first pick in 2018 the Browns brass had a really long discussion about whether to take Baker Mayfield or Josh Alllen...at this point it’s safe to say this kid is the best qb since Jim Kelly and well Baker isn’t exactly Brian Sipe out there so Thanks guys 👍

[Bangarang]

Also thank them for choosing Hue Jackson over McDermott

[Virgil]

4 minutes ago, 78thealltimegreat said:

It was reported a bunch of places prior to their first pick in 2018 the Browns brass had a really long discussion about whether to take Baker Mayfield or Josh Alllen...at this point it’s safe to say this kid is the best qb since Jim Kelly and well Baker isn’t exactly Brian Sipe out there so Thanks guys 👍

 

I've always been curious to know if this was a legit report or your basic pre-draft nonsense

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

Yes, but we didn't get 'Hard Knocks'! 😕

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🎶 That's Entertainment 🎵

[PetermansRedemption]

Let’s not forget them choosing Denzel Ward instead of Chubb made us not pay extra to trade up with Denver. So they helped us by taking the wrong QB and helped us by reaching for a CB. That reach made Denver stay at 5 and select Chubb, thus allowing the Bills to move up without using multiple firsts. 

Edited September 20, 2020 by PetermansRedemption

[ALLEN1QB]

I have been waiting for this day when everybody else figured out they picked the wrong quarterback and for once Buffalo picked the right one. This is a glorious day my friends enjoy 

[stevestojan]

They’ve been through enough, don’t you think?

[ALLEN1QB]

3 minutes ago, stevestojan said:

They’ve been through enough, don’t you think?

Nope!

[78thealltimegreat]

1 hour ago, Bangarang said:

Also thank them for choosing Hue Jackson over McDermott

Word 

[LEBills]

And poyer!

[LB48]

1 hour ago, ALLEN-2-DIGGS-TD!! said:

I have been waiting for this day when everybody else figured out they picked the wrong quarterback and for once Buffalo picked the right one. This is a glorious day my friends enjoy 

Now Josh should get his big-time National commercials

[JimKellyTryouts]

1 hour ago, PetermansRedemption said:

Let’s not forget them choosing Denzel Ward instead of Chubb made us not pay extra to trade up with Denver. So they helped us by taking the wrong QB and helped us by reaching for a CB. That reach made Denver stay at 5 and select Chubb, thus allowing the Bills to move up without using multiple firsts. 

 

It's definitely beneficial for us, but Ward is an emerging star and they definitely 'hit' on the pick

 

With them already having a stud DE in Myles Garrett, they'd either have to let Chubb walk or invest a little too much money for one position group

[GunnerBill]

1 hour ago, 78thealltimegreat said:

It was reported a bunch of places prior to their first pick in 2018 the Browns brass had a really long discussion about whether to take Baker Mayfield or Josh Alllen...at this point it’s safe to say this kid is the best qb since Jim Kelly and well Baker isn’t exactly Brian Sipe out there so Thanks guys 👍

 

They also decided not to wait to hire McDermott a year earlier because Carolina went to the Superbowl.

[Warcodered]

1 hour ago, PetermansRedemption said:

Let’s not forget them choosing Denzel Ward instead of Chubb made us not pay extra to trade up with Denver. So they helped us by taking the wrong QB and helped us by reaching for a CB. That reach made Denver stay at 5 and select Chubb, thus allowing the Bills to move up without using multiple firsts. 

So they helped us get Josh and Edmunds.

[GunnerBill]

1 minute ago, JimKellyTryouts said:

 

It's definitely beneficial for us, but Ward is an emerging star and they definitely 'hit' on the pick

 

With them already having a stud DE in Myles Garrett, they'd either have to let Chubb walk or invest a little too much money for one position group

 

Is he? I am sorry I don't see emerging star when I watch Denzel Ward. I see a guy who is a solid corner but who isn't a playmaker back there. Don't think at this stage he is close to proven as worthy of the #4 pick especially when Nelson and Chubb went right after him.

[Alaska Darin]

Factory of sadness...

[JimKellyTryouts]

1 minute ago, GunnerBill said:

 

Is he? I am sorry I don't see emerging star when I watch Denzel Ward. I see a guy who is a solid corner but who isn't a playmaker back there. Don't think at this stage he is close to proven as worthy of the #4 pick especially when Nelson and Chubb went right after him.

 

A close friend of mine is a Browns fan and speaks glowingly of him - and as for a tangible response of sorts, I'm fairly certain his allowed completion percentage is among the lowest in the league. I can't say much else for certain since I don't watch their games regularly play by play, but at the very worst, he's a quality player - and I can agree he's not as good as some of the later guys that you had mentioned

[The Wiz]

1 hour ago, stevestojan said:

They’ve been through enough, don’t you think?

 

Edited September 20, 2020 by The Wiz

[GunnerBill]

1 minute ago, JimKellyTryouts said:

 

A close friend of mine is a Browns fan and speaks glowingly of him - and as for a tangible response of sorts, I'm fairly certain his allowed completion percentage is among the lowest in the league. I can't say much else for certain since I don't watch their games regularly play by play, but at the very worst, he's a quality player - and I can agree he's not as good as some of the later guys that you had mentioned

 

I actually think he could be elite.... if he played in the slot. But as an outside corner I think he is good. He isn't by any means a bust. But I don't think he is going to be elite on the outside.

[Hapless Bills Fan]

1 hour ago, Virgil said:

 

I've always been curious to know if this was a legit report or your basic pre-draft nonsense

 

Me too; other reports I heard pre-draft said it was Baker or Darnold, no interest in either Josh

[Mr. WEO]

1 hour ago, Bangarang said:

Also thank them for choosing Hue Jackson over McDermott

 

 

Thank Haslam--he's the only one in the Brown's organization who wanted Jackson.

[Matt_In_NH]

I wonder who chiefs fans thank for their qb

[Freddie's Dead]

Which pick did Tyrod turn into?  I think we made out like bandits on that one.

[Malazan]

Let's not forget the Vikings and their help. 

[Aussie Joe]

36 minutes ago, mattynh said:

I wonder who chiefs fans thank for their qb

 

The Bears for trading up and picking Mitch T

[DBilz2500]

42 minutes ago, mattynh said:

I wonder who chiefs fans thank for their qb

All of the teams that passed on him. 

[aceman_16]

I wanted Baker, Darnold, Jackson,  Allen then Rosen.

 

I have NEVER been happier being wrong. Josh isn't just a good budding QB ..... he has the temperament of Western NY.

[SDS]

Seems to be a lot of dismissal of Lamar Jackson here…

[atlbillsfan1975]

3 hours ago, Virgil said:

 

I've always been curious to know if this was a legit report or your basic pre-draft nonsense

I have spoken to a scout who was in the room when Polian was  GM of Indy and took Manning. Polian swears it was never a question, they were taking Manning over Leaf. That’s not at all what this scout told me. The room was divided big time right up till the draft. 

[SDS]

1 minute ago, atlbillsfan1975 said:

I have spoken to a scout who was in the room when Polian was  GM of Indy and took Manning. Polian swears it was never a question, they were taking Manning over Leaf. That’s not at all what this scout told me. The room was divided big time right up till the draft. 

What are you talking about?

[cle23]

2 hours ago, GunnerBill said:

 

I actually think he could be elite.... if he played in the slot. But as an outside corner I think he is good. He isn't by any means a bust. But I don't think he is going to be elite on the outside.

 

Ward just held AJ Green to 29 yards on 13 targets. His only concern at this point is injuries. Outside of that, he's elite.

Edited September 21, 2020 by cle23

[BruceVilanch]

3 minutes ago, atlbillsfan1975 said:

I have spoken to a scout who was in the room when Polian was  GM of Indy and took Manning. Polian swears it was never a question, they were taking Manning over Leaf. That’s not at all what this scout told me. The room was divided big time right up till the draft. 

Cool! But we're not talking about that, go name drop on the colts message board

[atlbillsfan1975]

8 minutes ago, BruceVilanch said:

Cool! But we're not talking about that, go name drop on the colts message board

Didn’t name drop. And it was relevant to the post saying that the Browns front office was debating between Allen and Mayfield. Jeesh. Sorry for sharing a story. 

13 minutes ago, SDS said:

What are you talking about?

It was relevant to the poster talking about Cleveland having debates over Allen and Mayfield. I was saying this goes on a lot. Really sorry for sharing a story. Jeesh. 

[Cheektowaga Chad]

17 minutes ago, SDS said:

Seems to be a lot of dismissal of Lamar Jackson here…

Because he is a running back

 

 

Lol

[BruceVilanch]

8 minutes ago, atlbillsfan1975 said:

Didn’t name drop. And it was relevant to the post saying that the Browns front office was debating between Allen and Mayfield. Jeesh. Sorry for sharing a story. 

It was relevant to the poster talking about Cleveland having debates over Allen and Mayfield. I was saying this goes on a lot. Really sorry for sharing a story. Jeesh. 

I re read my comment, sorry man, I did not realize how big of a d*** I came off as. 

[PetermansRedemption]

1 hour ago, mattynh said:

I wonder who chiefs fans thank for their qb

The current leading passer in the NFL resides on the Bills. So maybe we should be thanking them as well 🤔 

Edited September 21, 2020 by PetermansRedemption

[jkeerie]

4 hours ago, Virgil said:

 

I've always been curious to know if this was a legit report or your basic pre-draft nonsense

I have a friend who's a lifelong Browns fan.  He told me that the only player they were completely sold on and knew they were drafting was Denzel Ward with their pick at number 4.

[atlbillsfan1975]

4 minutes ago, BruceVilanch said:

I re read my comment, sorry man, I did not realize how big of a d*** I came off as. 

All good. We are all here for the same reason. We love the Bills. 

[PoBills33]

I wanted Baker over Allen in the draft.  I am definitely happy with who we get now.  However, I bet if Baker had this team and coaching staff around him the last three years he would be doing much better than he is now with that circus in Cleveland.

[Hampton Josh fan]

4 hours ago, 78thealltimegreat said:

It was reported a bunch of places prior to their first pick in 2018 the Browns brass had a really long discussion about whether to take Baker Mayfield or Josh Alllen...at this point it’s safe to say this kid is the best qb since Jim Kelly and well Baker isn’t exactly Brian Sipe out there so Thanks guys 👍

Allen was too raw and had accuracy issues for the Browns with the first pick.The credit should go to Beane for seeing the trajectory of this physical freak who had big time leadership skills. Trading up saved our franchise.