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Your Top 3 Players from the "Drought Era" you'd add to the current roster


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Never was a Peters fan.  Super athletic, great talent, gave up a ton of sacks some years and took plays off.  I'd go with Moulds also but on the current team with Diggs and Davis there are other spots I'd rather fill.  I might take Nate Clements for his mix of coverage and run support in a zone heavy defense.  Maybe put big Pat Williams in the middle of the line.  I'm going to go out on a limb since guard is a spot we could use help and say I'd take Incognito if he played like he did the first couple of years we signed him.  The guy was a monster.  Really hoping Saffold, Elam, and hopefully Settle or Phillips nail down those different positions.

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3 hours ago, KenMac said:

Eric Moulds

Fred Jackson

Ruben Brown

CLOSE

 

Moulds
Jackson

Spikes

49 minutes ago, Rigotz said:

Insane to see so many people picking Freddy Jackson and Marshawn Lynch over impact players at valuable positions.

 

CB: Gilmore, Winfield, Clements, McGee

LB: Fletcher, Spikes

DE: Mario, Schoebel 

LT/RT: Jason Peters

WR: Moulds, Evans, TO

 

Good lord, pick any of those over a running back.

Did you see our running game last year?

Fred could run and catch with YAK and block. That’s why I picked him over Lynch.

 

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Looking at our scheme?

 

DT: Pat Williams: Who isn't super drought era, but I've seen some Moulds responses. Who isn't super drought era either. Pat in the 3-Tech would allow Ed to do what he does best. I haven't seen Pat mentioned yet, lots of Kyle who is also a great option in this spot but Pat is always going to require two people. 

 

WR: Lee Evans:  I love Moulds, he's one of my favorite Bills of all time. That said, Moulds was like Diggs, just more physical. More of an all around WR. Evans could take the top off a defense in a special way. We really haven't seen a receiver with that specific of a skill set play here in 20 years.

 

DB: Antoine Winfield: We like CB's that can hit and Winfield, by my account, is probably the best open field tackler at this position since I've been following the team. He's also more of a guy that would excel in a zone setting. Not having to be a guy that has to play man all the time. 

 

As far as pure fit, scheme, and against what we have, if you add these three it's a SB damn near guaranteed. I think all three are severely undervalued in a historical context and fit what we need about as well as anybody. Certainly better drought era guys but the fit of these would be pretty special with this team.    

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If we are going pure drought where bills playoffs disqualifies....

 

I'd go with 

Stevie Johnson

London Fletcher

Marshawn

 

 

If we are including the beginning of the drought, I'm picking

Pat Williams

Winfield

Fletcher

(3 defensive players, odd)

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48 minutes ago, Buffalo Boy said:

Did you see our running game last year?

Fred could run and catch with YAK and block. That’s why I picked him over Lynch.

 

Plus the grittiness and leadership. He wouldn't be my first choice, but I would love to have Fred on this team.

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2 hours ago, JimBob2232 said:

Im going to go with:

Takeo Spikes

Bryce Paup

Jarius Byrd

 

Im assuming Pat Williams and Antoine Winfield arent considered drought either.

 

Perhaps you are confusing Paup with someone? Because he played on the Bills 1995 and 1996 playoff teams, and left after 1997.

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3 hours ago, JimBob2232 said:

Gosh.  So many different directions to go.  Best positional fit based on what we have?  Most loved players?  Players you would just love to see enjoy this time? The Best players?

 

Im going to go with:

Takeo Spikes

Bryce Paup

Jarius Byrd

 

Im assuming Pat Williams and Antoine Winfield arent considered drought either.

Byrd has a great highlight reel of INTs, but I'm not sure I'd want him to replace Hyde or Poyer.

41 minutes ago, TBBills said:

Not sure if I want that drought crop infecting this roster.

There were plenty of winners on those teams that would fit right in with the process.

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10 hours ago, Rigotz said:

Insane to see so many people picking Freddy Jackson and Marshawn Lynch over impact players at valuable positions.

 

CB: Gilmore, Winfield, Clements, McGee

LB: Fletcher, Spikes

DE: Mario, Schoebel 

LT/RT: Jason Peters

WR: Moulds, Evans, TO

 

Good lord, pick any of those over a running back.

 

With the Bills running 41% of the time, I do think RB is still a valuable position.    

 

And just imagine how much a good RB would help Josh.

 

First, there's the matter of health.  I'd rather see a RB tote the ball than Josh.  I want Josh to have a long, healthy career in Buffalo.  Having a quality RB to hand off would help.   

 

Second, there's the matter of defensive scheme.  What's an opposing DC going to do if the Bills have a viable running attack?  Last year, Josh saw a lot of nickel and dime defenses.  We've seen games where throwing deep was out of the question because of high zones.  Put Freddy or Marshawn in the backfield and the defense can't sell out to stop the intermediate/long passing game anymore.  They'll need defenders closer to the LOS.  That'll mean more intermediate/deep opportunities for Josh, more TDs for Diggs.

 

 

 

 

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I see a lot of Jason Peters in this thread.  While he’s a stud and probably a HOFer, would he make this particular team that much better?  Dawkins is playing at a very high level.

 

For my money I’m going with players who are no-doubt difference-makers when compared to the current guys.

 

Nate Clements and Mario Williams are easy choices.  For my third I’ll address my biggest concern for the season and go with Brian Moorman.

 

 

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13 hours ago, njbuff said:

Eric Moulds.

 

Terrance McGee, starting opposite Tre and being a lethal KR.

 

Pat Williams in the middle.

Was wondering how long before Big Pat was mentioned. One of my first thoughts. 

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52 minutes ago, eball said:

I see a lot of Jason Peters in this thread.  While he’s a stud and probably a HOFer, would he make this particular team that much better?  Dawkins is playing at a very high level.

 

Usually, stud and CERTAIN HOF Left tackles tend to make a team much better in the running game, and especially the passing game.

 

Otherwise, your post makes a good deal of sense. 🙄🤯🤨

24 minutes ago, auburnbillsbacker said:

Would the current Bills beat a team made up of entirely drought players?  

Yes. Josh Allen is the difference.

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16 hours ago, Tom Donahoe, GM said:

Prime Terrell Owens

Prime Fred Jackson

Brian Moorman

Yep, 49ers-era TO

Jason Peters

Either Nate Clements, Jabari Greer, or Terrence McGee. Nate was my fav so I’ll go with him.

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I'm going to go with Spikes, Peters and Mario Williams. It was very tough to leave off Lee Evans, Moulds, Clements, Lynch, but with the current roster I think I would bolster the D-end position to create a dominant pair with Miller or trio with Miller and Rousseau. Have an stud 4 down LB that can play the run, pass and rush the passer, and then Peters to anchor, dominate and protect Allen.

 

I could easily be convinced to swap out a Moulds or Evans (whom I think would be unbelievable with Allen's arm) for the ones I picked, or even Clements and Lynch.

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17 hours ago, GoBills808 said:

Mario Williams for Rousseau

Dareus for whoever's playing next to Oliver

Jason Peters for Brown

My heart said Fred but my brain knows this is the best answer.

1 hour ago, eball said:

I see a lot of Jason Peters in this thread.  While he’s a stud and probably a HOFer, would he make this particular team that much better?  Dawkins is playing at a very high level.

 

For my money I’m going with players who are no-doubt difference-makers when compared to the current guys.

 

Nate Clements and Mario Williams are easy choices.  For my third I’ll address my biggest concern for the season and go with Brian Moorman.

 

 

Brian Moorman a no doubt difference maker????

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3 hours ago, eball said:

I see a lot of Jason Peters in this thread.  While he’s a stud and probably a HOFer, would he make this particular team that much better?  Dawkins is playing at a very high level.

 

For my money I’m going with players who are no-doubt difference-makers when compared to the current guys.

 

Nate Clements and Mario Williams are easy choices.  For my third I’ll address my biggest concern for the season and go with Brian Moorman.

 

 

Adding Peters pushes Dawkins to LG and takes an average OL to a great one.

Clements over Winfield? In this defense Winfield would seem to he the perfect CB.

I chose Schobel over Maro Williams but Williams at his prime was better than Schobel. Schobel was just more consistent over a longer period of time for the Bills. Plus he and Ruben Brown lead my short list of most underrated Bills of all time.

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18 hours ago, NoHuddleKelly12 said:

Kyle Orton as our backup QB. Stevie Johnson in front of everyone else after Diggs and Davis at WR. Clements at CB 2 just bc of the Brady hit. 🤷‍♂️

Kyle Orton? I’ll never forget him starting a slide three yards behind marker when there was no one within ten yards.

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3 hours ago, eball said:

I see a lot of Jason Peters in this thread.  While he’s a stud and probably a HOFer, would he make this particular team that much better?  Dawkins is playing at a very high level.

 

For my money I’m going with players who are no-doubt difference-makers when compared to the current guys.

 

Nate Clements and Mario Williams are easy choices.  For my third I’ll address my biggest concern for the season and go with Brian Moorman.

 

 

 

I think the "long time apologist that credited the Bills for trading that ingrate Peters" is showing. :lol:

 

Peters is the only sure-fire HOF'er the Bills drafted or developed during the drought...........and the 2021 Bills OL undermined what should have been a championship season last year.........arguably single-handedly with their 125 combined pressures and sacks.      I know some people think that 34 year old Rodger Saffold has somehow flipped them from bad to good but that's simply illogical.

 

Jason Peters

Mario Williams

Marcell Dareus

 

The HOF'er and the two guys who had the most dominant seasons of any Bills during the drought.

 

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20 minutes ago, Kwai San said:

 

Pray tell.....in your mind Fitz is replacing Josh????????  In what reality does this exist?

In Bills Fandom, this sort of thing is common.

 

It's the same thinking that had most of this board thinking "this will finally be our year" each year of the draught.

 

LMAO

 

 

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12 hours ago, LeGOATski said:

Byrd has a great highlight reel of INTs, but I'm not sure I'd want him to replace Hyde or Poyer.

I wouldn’t either. However, one could make an argument for Byrd if McD and Frazier would switch the base to a big nickel. He’d certainly add size and splash plays. 
 

Speaking of splash plays…..

 

Terrance McGee. Could play outside and slot cb. Electric returner that was a threat to take any interception, FR, PR, or KR to the house. I’d take Winfield over McGee all day, but if we’re going pure center of the drought remembered for one team guy McGee fits the Bill. Dude could flip the momentum of a game at any moment. 
 

 

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