Logic Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) This article -- which ESPN does every year, and which ranks NFL team's prospects for success over the next three years -- is behind a paywall, but you're able to read far enough into it to see that the Bills are ranked number one. I'll copy and paste as much as it will allow me to. Just thought this was interesting, particularly because there are a few people here who swear that Brandon Beane is mediocre and just "lucked out" with Josh Allen. https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/insider/story/_/id/34262543/nfl-future-power-rankings-2022-projections-all-32-teams-next-three-seasons Projecting ahead and building for future success -- beyond just the current season -- is crucial in the NFL. That's what the best teams all do to stay at the top of the standings. So which teams are best set up to pile up wins and show steady improvement over the next few years? To project which NFL franchises are in the best shape for the next three seasons (2022 through 2024), we asked our panel of experts -- Jeremy Fowler, Louis Riddick, Seth Walder and Field Yates -- to rate each team's quarterback situation, remaining (non-QB) roster, drafting ability, front office and coaching using this scale: 100: A+ (Elite) 90: A (Great) 80: B (Very good) 70: C (Average) 60: D (Very bad) 50 and below: F (Disastrous) After averaging the results from the panelists, each of the five categories was weighted to create the overall score: roster (30%), quarterback (20%), draft (15%), front office (15%) and coaching (20%). The result is a comprehensive ranking based on how well each team is positioned for the future. Our experts dove in on additional analysis for all 32 teams, hitting on biggest worries, stats to know and what could change in upcoming years, along with why each team landed where it did on the ranking. 1. Buffalo Bills Overall score: 90.4 Category NFL Rank Overall roster (minus QB) 91.0 1 Quarterback 95.0 2 Coaching 87.8 7 Draft 83.0 6 Front office 94.0 1 Why they're here: Brandon Beane has executed a masterclass in roster building since becoming the Bills' general manager in 2017. The foundation of this roster has been built via the draft, but we've also seen calculated swings in both free agency and trades -- most prominently to land receiver Stefon Diggs. The roster is loaded, head coach Sean McDermott is outstanding, and the Bills are poised for a major step forward this year. -- Yates Biggest worry: The concern last year was about the pass rush, and whether rookies Greg Rousseau and Boogie Basham could step up and provide a timely boost when the team needed it the most. Although the Bills finished 11th in total sacks and sixth in pass rush win rate, Buffalo's defense was unable to get off the field when it needed to late in the playoff game loss to the Chiefs. What does it all mean? For Buffalo to get over the hump, it needs its defense -- both the front and the coverage -- to deliver when it matters the most. And it remains to be seen if it can. -- Riddick What could change for the better: Buffalo must elevate the offense with a revamped running game. Quarterback Josh Allen is a great runner but has taken plenty of hits after 422 rushes over four years. Drafting James Cook and signing Duke Johnson should aid the quick passing game by creating favorable matchups out of the backfield. Veterans Devin Singletary and Zack Moss provide stability, too. Then on defense, the Bills have tough contractual decisions to make on 2023 free agents Tremaine Edmunds and Jordan Poyer. -- Fowler Edited July 20, 2022 by Logic 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 They must not know about our WR depth or else they would have us in the #15-#20 range. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 (edited) So wait, they grade them lower when they include Allen? Overall: 91 Roster w/o QB: 90.4 Nvm. I'm just dumb. Edited July 20, 2022 by The Wiz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 what do i feel this will upset some people? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, teef said: what do i feel this will upset some people? Because you have a big, wet brain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, Logic said: Because you have a big, wet brain. i do...i really do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galept Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 9 minutes ago, teef said: what do i feel this will upset some people? Fire Beane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 18 minutes ago, Logic said: This article -- which ESPN does every year, and which ranks NFL team's prospects for success over the next three years -- is behind a paywall, but you're able to read far enough into it to see that the Bills are ranked number one. I'll copy and paste as much as it will allow me to. Just thought this was interesting, particularly because there are a few people here who swear that Brandon Beane is mediocre and just "lucked out" with Josh Allen. https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/insider/story/_/id/34262543/nfl-future-power-rankings-2022-projections-all-32-teams-next-three-seasons Projecting ahead and building for future success -- beyond just the current season -- is crucial in the NFL. That's what the best teams all do to stay at the top of the standings. So which teams are best set up to pile up wins and show steady improvement over the next few years? To project which NFL franchises are in the best shape for the next three seasons (2022 through 2024), we asked our panel of experts -- Jeremy Fowler, Louis Riddick, Seth Walder and Field Yates -- to rate each team's quarterback situation, remaining (non-QB) roster, drafting ability, front office and coaching using this scale: 100: A+ (Elite) 90: A (Great) 80: B (Very good) 70: C (Average) 60: D (Very bad) 50 and below: F (Disastrous) After averaging the results from the panelists, each of the five categories was weighted to create the overall score: roster (30%), quarterback (20%), draft (15%), front office (15%) and coaching (20%). The result is a comprehensive ranking based on how well each team is positioned for the future. Our experts dove in on additional analysis for all 32 teams, hitting on biggest worries, stats to know and what could change in upcoming years, along with why each team landed where it did on the ranking. 1. Buffalo Bills Overall score: 90.4 Category NFL Rank Overall roster (minus QB) 91.0 1 Quarterback 95.0 2 Coaching 87.8 7 Draft 83.0 6 Front office 94.0 1 Why they're here: Brandon Beane has executed a masterclass in roster building since becoming the Bills' general manager in 2017. The foundation of this roster has been built via the draft, but we've also seen calculated swings in both free agency and trades -- most prominently to land receiver Stefon Diggs. The roster is loaded, head coach Sean McDermott is outstanding, and the Bills are poised for a major step forward this year. -- Yates Biggest worry: The concern last year was about the pass rush, and whether rookies Greg Rousseau and Boogie Basham could step up and provide a timely boost when the team needed it the most. Although the Bills finished 11th in total sacks and sixth in pass rush win rate, Buffalo's defense was unable to get off the field when it needed to late in the playoff game loss to the Chiefs. What does it all mean? For Buffalo to get over the hump, it needs its defense -- both the front and the coverage -- to deliver when it matters the most. And it remains to be seen if it can. -- Riddick What could change for the better: Buffalo must elevate the offense with a revamped running game. Quarterback Josh Allen is a great runner but has taken plenty of hits after 422 rushes over four years. Drafting James Cook and signing Duke Johnson should aid the quick passing game by creating favorable matchups out of the backfield. Veterans Devin Singletary and Zack Moss provide stability, too. Then on defense, the Bills have tough contractual decisions to make on 2023 free agents Tremaine Edmunds and Jordan Poyer. -- Fowler Quit picking on @BADOLBILZ. Yes, he’s obnoxious, but he means well!🤷♂️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Deek Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 Questions......Is this ranking with, or without, Zach Ertz? 1 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted July 20, 2022 Author Share Posted July 20, 2022 25 minutes ago, Chandler#81 said: Quit picking on @BADOLBILZ. Yes, he’s obnoxious, but he means well!🤷♂️ Does he, though? 😝 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 3 hours ago, Logic said: Does he, though? 😝 He blocked me a little while back lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 There should be a ranking higher then #1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 4 hours ago, Chandler#81 said: Quit picking on @BADOLBILZ. Yes, he’s obnoxious, but he means well!🤷♂️ I've never said that Brandon Beane is mediocre..........if "@Logic" is talking about me, he's being his usual illogical self. However, the same validation-thirsty idiots who claim that the Bills winning the AFC East is proof that Beane has been an outstanding personnel man will also tell you that the main-if-not-only reason that Bill Belichick and the Patriots dominated the NFL for almost two full decades was because they drafted Tom Brady in the 6th round. One player. Everybody knows the Patriots haven't been a good drafting team nor have they have had much success in free agency............Scott Pioli, for instance, probably shouldn't hold his breath waiting for the HOF to call. Turns out that it is possible to be the best team in the NFL without being a great judge of talent. So maybe let Beane win some SB's and negotiate thru many years of self-inflicted cap damage before crediting him like he has. Shall we? That said.......he is anything but mediocre. He's done a good job of putting personnel men in place to help him make decisions........because he is not a guy who earned his GM job by scouting. He's a suit and he's excellent at managing the front office. He is also master manipulator. Whether it's ownership, agents, players, media and fans. He is a top notch confidence man. That's the guy I want running my organization because I know most people will follow a confidence man. That's how life works. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 6 hours ago, Royale with Cheese said: They must not know about our WR depth or else they would have us in the #15-#20 range. WHAT WILL WE DO ON THE BOUNDARY???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 11 minutes ago, eball said: WHAT WILL WE DO ON THE BOUNDARY???? They may just have to be sh*t out of luck on the boundary if one of Diggs or Davis gets hurt. Like you when you were trying to get a Bills playoff game ticket after the 2020 season when you had quit your season tickets because you had no faith in the McDermott hire. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said: They may just have to be sh*t out of luck on the boundary if one of Diggs or Davis gets hurt. Like you when you were trying to get a Bills playoff game ticket after the 2020 season when you had quit your season tickets because you had no faith in the McDermott hire. I spend more disposable income supporting the Bills than you do, my friend. It’s probably not even close. The Pegulas love me. Cheers and Go Bills!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 This sucks. Now that the media likes us, what is there to complain about? Like seriously. What should I be mad about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted July 20, 2022 Share Posted July 20, 2022 49 minutes ago, eball said: I spend more disposable income supporting the Bills than you do, my friend. It’s probably not even close. The Pegulas love me. Cheers and Go Bills!!! If you call it "disposable income", you are on a budget, player. 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said: I've never said that Brandon Beane is mediocre..........if "@Logic" is talking about me, he's being his usual illogical self. However, the same validation-thirsty idiots who claim that the Bills winning the AFC East is proof that Beane has been an outstanding personnel man will also tell you that the main-if-not-only reason that Bill Belichick and the Patriots dominated the NFL for almost two full decades was because they drafted Tom Brady in the 6th round. One player. Everybody knows the Patriots haven't been a good drafting team nor have they have had much success in free agency............Scott Pioli, for instance, probably shouldn't hold his breath waiting for the HOF to call. Turns out that it is possible to be the best team in the NFL without being a great judge of talent. So maybe let Beane win some SB's and negotiate thru many years of self-inflicted cap damage before crediting him like he has. Shall we? That said.......he is anything but mediocre. He's done a good job of putting personnel men in place to help him make decisions........because he is not a guy who earned his GM job by scouting. He's a suit and he's excellent at managing the front office. He is also master manipulator. Whether it's ownership, agents, players, media and fans. He is a top notch confidence man. That's the guy I want running my organization because I know most people will follow a confidence man. That's how life works. Has @BADOLBILZ had a religious experience? That's a lot of positivity. Edited July 21, 2022 by CSBill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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