Bill Murray

The one thing I appreciate about the Astro write-ups is the constant random switching of focal points. One minute its the offense, then a comment on a defensive drill, then something happening in the stands. It’s hectic, but reading it I get a feeling of atmosphere and a sense of actually being there far more than the Chris brown or local media recaps, which are tailored to an overall theme. Sitting at training camp can be hectic with lots of drills happening at once, followed by downtime with nothing going on so attention moves to the stands or random thought / reflection. It’s a perspective that sucks you in a little bit, even if you read the piece and at the end, don’t know how many completions or TDs josh had, or who the top 3 performers of the day were like w the media reports.

Depends a lot on the offense moving the chains and possessing the ball

This is a pretty emotional and overall ridiculous take. He was the most discussed quarterback in his draft class causing Twitter spats and draftnik face-offs left and right. This board is filled with national media takes of Allen having horrible accuracy followed by good morning nfl links of deep JA love. He right now is one of the most polarizing young players in the entire NFL. I personally love Allen, but I’m also a logical person and was highlighting it’s a fair take to say the bills don’t have obvious building blocks on offense. Name our RB, WR, and TE of the future. You haven’t seen the RB or TE log a single NFL down and the WRs have shown flashes of potential but not much more. Facts. Could this work out? Of course. Could it not, of course. If you think anything you have written in your response is even close to remotely true, you either don’t pay attention to football media, or prob need to have a drink and hug your feelings pillow a little tighter.

I think the future for our defense is extremely bright, but on offense what do we have? An uncertain future at all skill positions and a polarizing young QB that you either love or hate. No one has seen Cody Ford play and it’s hard to know what to think about Dawkins after a surprisingly strong rookie year followed up with limited progress beyond that in year 2. Robert Foster and Zay showed flashes, but do either of them look like they can be a legitimate week in week out threat if other teams game plan for them as they do for the top ten #1s in the league. So, I’m a perennial Bills optimist and I believe in Allen, but right here right now this assessment is fair.

Josh's running ability makes the no huddle interesting... if you dont fool the D, or if the execution of a play gets sloppy with the WRs due to miscommunication at the line, he can still run on busted plays and make big gains.

To be clear I am very excited for Oliver. That said its worth pointing out Kyle Williams totaled 6sacks or more once in his career.

100% agree, set to become the most interesting division in football. Also the AFC as a whole includes those 3, plus Mahomes, Luck, D Watson, L Jackson... balance of power has shifted heavily to AFC for years to come potentially

https://texanswire.usatoday.com/2019/04/23/3-teams-benefit-trade-texans-jadeveon-clowney/ suggests swapping 1sts w HOU and add in a mid round pick or two...

in the 10 threads on this already, everyone seems to hate him (just another Mario, overpriced, injured, all potential no real game). i couldnt disagree more. Sign him, draft an OL in the first, and our lines are ready to roll.

DK Metcalf says who needs LBs when you score 40 a game.

I no longer can take mcshay and haven’t liked Mel for a while bc he is just too arrogant / smug. I like rich eisen and will miss mayock.

THE RUSSIANS HAVE INFILTRATED THE DRAFT ROOM!!!

I think you highlight the depth chart holes correctly and that will drive this draft. The previous two drafts were so active because they were both about the QB...2017 was about getting the additional 2018 1st, and 2018 was about moving whatever you could to get Josh Allen. This year I expect to be very different. I suspect they will sit tight and take the best player that fits the holes you highlighted. Given the sheer numbers at OL currently open the team, I think the first two picks will be DT and TE, or TE and DT. I wouldn’t be shocked if they moved back up into the back of the 1st round for their second pick, but I generally expect them to stay at 9. My guess is Ed Oliver and Fant or Irv Smith Jr. I would be supportive if they took Hock at 9 and then moved back up for a DT in the 20s if someone falls. Also agree w @glazeduck, I think they have to come away w a RB, but I hope they go for it earlier in the 3rd or 4th.

i have a different view vs the group on this one. Clowney has been to 3 consecutive probowls in 4 yrs of play (not counting his lost to injury rookie season). hes 26 years old. Not only is he consistent at a good level, he also has game changing ability. Our defense is very solid and adding a playmaker on the defensive side of the ball could put it way over the top. The proposed trade would finish off the defense and allow the team to keep stockpiling young offensive talent around JA. A flip w HOU for Clowney would allow us to take Fant or Irv Smith, or one of the WRs. We also could jump up from that spot and back into the teens if one of the OL (Jonah Williams please!) or Hock slid for whatever reason. Some have said in a draft w this much DL talent, why would you do this? You would bc we cant trade back from 9 to pick up an extra offensive 1st rounder while still getting a blue chip defender. If we trade back (lets say w OAK), we would be looking at a 2nd tier DT, where as with this scenario we would net a pro bowl end who can be moved around on the defense. From a flexibility standpoint, this helpos us bridge the gap past Lorax or allows us to move on from Shaq if needed, so helps us deal with turnover beyond just this next year. we have tons of money to spend so i dont think griping over value applies here. As long as JA remains on his rookie deal, we should have plenty of $ to spend for the foreseeable future. When JA comes off the rookie deal, you can let Clowney move on or you can at that point start getting home town discounts on people staying bc we hopfully will be in the perennial SB contender list at that point.

Adding to intrigue... was mcd in contact w beane at all? Did he know the petulant were going to pursue beane, was that part of his deal coming on board?

Not exactly a conspiracy but I will forever wonder whose picks and trade down decision it was in 2017... great draft class, traded out of mahomes for tre white... how much did Whaley influence things. If none, then McD would have drafted himself almost blind? Where did he get his scouting reports if he didn’t rely on whaleys? Tre white, z Jones, Dawkins, Milano... a good class. also adding to intrigue is that peterman was taken... if he was mcDs choice, maybe that explains why he got SO many chances... would love to have been in the draft room and seen 2017 unfold.

based solely on the first two picks as i don know most the other players i would take #1. I know there is a love fest for Hock, and i would be happy to have him, but Irv Smith Jr is pretty darn good too and pick 9 in the second round is steal for him. Pick 9 in the first round is probably a steal for Ed Oliver too. That said, id say in mock #2 i love the pick of Bryce Love wit the 2nd pick in the 5th... a 2000+ yd, 19TD runner pre injury, its boom or bust pick but if you get it wrong, you can address RB next year in the top 3 rounds if you wanted. If you get it right, you have a major steal.

DK Metcalf

is anyone else getting really REALLY excited? I think these guys are gonna make a bunch of great moves and we should be ready to rock. Lezzgo!

Serious question... how many rub and tugs has Rex Ryan had in his life? Prob less than Rob tho

DK Metcalf stock going up by the day...

Am i missing something? TT had just taken us to the playoffs. Flacco just got benched for Lamar Jackson after missing the playoffs the three years prior. He also is 34. its obvious TT was worth more than Flacco. Im surprised the Broncos traded anything for him as he would have been cut.

Ralph is cheap!

Agree w you, but i think its not about the firepower, its about the availability. I dont want to do another Charles Clay, Langston Walker, or Dockery FA contract throwing $ at our need without it being a good player.... If someone like Khalil Mack were out there again, with our firepower i would do that, but i dont think the pieces will all be there for the taking. J Clowney is due to become a FA possibly (but prob wont), would you throw a ton of $ at him and then go OL & WR in the draft completing the strategy you are suggesting?

OL this year. Redo the skill positions (RB and WR next year). Offense comes together for the next two years and voila, the 5th yr after drafting Allen have all parts of the offense in place for the next decade. Relative to offense, I believe scheme matters more than star power on defense (see the Pats**) and I believe McD will consistently field average at worst defenses over his tenure. Trust the process.