John from Riverside Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Before heading into the draft That way it will protect us at least a little bit if the draft doesn’t fall a certain way Klein is by no means as good a replacement for Edmunds but would provide some insurance Then we truly could take the best player available at 27 7 3 3 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) They won’t pass over anyone they have graded significantly higher just to fill a hole. So don’t worry about it. if it’s close then they will fill the hole. I also wouldn’t be surprised if they have an offer out to Klein. His signing also won’t affect the draft. Edited March 30, 2023 by Buffalo_Stampede 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 But my German speaking relatives keep yelling "He's Little!" 🤔 5 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 10 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Before heading into the draft That way it will protect us at least a little bit if the draft doesn’t fall a certain way Klein is by no means as good a replacement for Edmunds but would provide some insurance Then we truly could take the best player available at 27 I agree 💯 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 23 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Before heading into the draft That way it will protect us at least a little bit if the draft doesn’t fall a certain way Klein is by no means as good a replacement for Edmunds but would provide some insurance Then we truly could take the best player available at 27 I think it has a lot to do with money and missing out on the 3rd rounder for Edmunds Either way, they definitely have a plan in place. Even if it's Dodson or Benard. We were 4-0 w Dodson last year 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 Two seasons ago when he played due to injuries elsewhere, once they figured out how to use him best, he was good. Just don't ask him to help with coverage, but was good against run. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgil Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I don't think re-signing Klein is going to be an issue, now or later. He didn't have a market last year and isn't flying to meet anyone this year. 6 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I'd rather have Klein than Matakevich. At least Klein can play his position. Obviously I wanted Wagner. Best case scenario they replace the MLB spot in the second round. Worst case they let Bernard play there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benderbender Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 29 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Klein is by no means as good a replacement for Edmunds but would provide some insurance It depends on what the coaches ask of him. Edmunds could only be asked to do certain things. Perhaps Chicago will say pretty please with millions on top and he’ll do more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyBills Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 1 minute ago, Ethan in Cleveland said: I'd rather have Klein than Matakevich. At least Klein can play his position. Obviously I wanted Wagner. Best case scenario they replace the MLB spot in the second round. Worst case they let Bernard play there. I mean Benard was a 3rd rounder and didn't they move up for him? He looked lost out there but I think it was playbook issues more than skill. I'd be fine with him ,Dodson and maybe a day 3 pick battling it out. Rather go ol/TE/WR in 1st 2 rounds 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) Unless we make significant changes to the defensive scheme we run -- Klein would be an extreme liability in pass coverage. Going with Klein as our MLB would require more than just putting him into Edmund's former role - he is not a "plug & play" replacement for Tremaine Edmunds. Although - used in a proper role - Klein can be an asset to our defense. Edited March 30, 2023 by Bulldog 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 (edited) 47 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Before heading into the draft That way it will protect us at least a little bit if the draft doesn’t fall a certain way Klein is by no means as good a replacement for Edmunds but would provide some insurance Then we truly could take the best player available at 27 You mean you don't believe Beane that the answer at MLB is on the roster, or McDermott's speech about how Tyrell, Terrel, and Baylon deserve a chance to compete for the starting MLB role? It's really hard to understand why the Bills drafted Bernard in Round 3 if they didn't believe he could start in some role Edited March 30, 2023 by Beck Water 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted March 30, 2023 Author Share Posted March 30, 2023 Just now, Beck Water said: You mean you don't believe Beane that the answer at MLB is on the roster, or McDermott's speech about how Tyrell, Terrel, and Baylon deserve a chance to compete for the starting MLB role? That’s coach speak of course he’s going to say something nice about his players 11 minutes ago, Bulldog said: Unless we make significant changes to the defensive scheme we run -- Klein would be an extreme liability in pass coverage. Going with Klein as our MLB would require more than just putting him into Edmund's former role - he is not a "plug & play" replacement for Tremaine Edmunds. Although - used in a proper role - Klein can be an asset to our defense. That may already be happening. The signing of rap is the form of a big nickel they could be putting something together for running downs and passing downs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 As Virgil said above Klein should be available just about anytime they want if he’s continuing his playing career. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Says Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 8 minutes ago, Beck Water said: You mean you don't believe Beane that the answer at MLB is on the roster, or McDermott's speech about how Tyrell, Terrel, and Baylon deserve a chance to compete for the starting MLB role? It's really hard to understand why the Bills drafted Bernard in Round 3 if they didn't believe he could start in some role I'm not convinced Beane actually said,or meant " the answer at MLB is on the roster". No way is he limiting himself to those 3. Sure they will compete,but probably against another addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beck Water Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: That’s coach speak of course he’s going to say something nice about his players So, then, what's your explanation of why the Bills drafted Terrel Bernard? We have 4 linebackers not named Milano on the roster. Matakevich is 30 and has started no games for the Bills, played less than 100 snaps, I Get It, he's there for ST. Dodson is just turning 25, he's said he feels he can start in this league (I dunno if I agree). Matakevich was a 7th round pick of Pittsburgh, Dodson undrafted - prime territory for picking up ST guys. Bernard was drafted in the 3rd round. That is NOT a round where a team should be drafting a guy they don't feel can start. If it's just "coach speak" to let him compete for the starting MLB gig, why was he drafted in the 3rd? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorquemada Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 33 minutes ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said: Two seasons ago when he played due to injuries elsewhere, once they figured out how to use him best, he was good. Just don't ask him to help with coverage, but was good against run. That was my impression too. Once he got situated I thought he played well, and if the choice is sign Klein and draft OL vs having to draft a MLB high, then i'd def take the former Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 59 minutes ago, John from Riverside said: Before heading into the draft That way it will protect us at least a little bit if the draft doesn’t fall a certain way Klein is by no means as good a replacement for Edmunds but would provide some insurance Then we truly could take the best player available at 27 You don’t need to sign him yet, good shot he’ll be there after the draft. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 36 minutes ago, JerseyBills said: I think it has a lot to do with money and missing out on the 3rd rounder for Edmunds Either way, they definitely have a plan in place. Even if it's Dodson or Benard. We were 4-0 w Dodson last year He was on the team at the end of last year, he wouldn't count against the comp pick formula. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeAndy Posted March 30, 2023 Share Posted March 30, 2023 I also think it’s foolish to completely write off a former 3rd round pick after 110 defensive snaps. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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