billsfan89

Even if you project the defense to be top 5 the offense as currently constructed is bottom 5. Granted the team could retain a lot of its defensive talent and still make upgrades to the offense via free agency and the draft. So the off-season moves to retain defensive talent and add to the offense will be what determines if this team makes the playoffs.

If the Bills don't trade for a big money QB I could see them putting a lot of money and a fairly high draft choice into the guard position.

I would imagine some of the players playing in a similar system might be benifit Rex in trying to implement his defense. But the turnover between the 2013 and 2015 bills will be probably pretty big and two years is a long time in the NFL.

There didn't seem to be too many injuries this season. Kiko was a freak occurance in the off-season, can't think of too many other devestating injuries to the team. One good thing Marrone did the past couple of seasons was modernize a lot of the aspects of the team. Ryan comes from a more progressive mold too so if he likes the staff I don't have a major issue with it.

Murray would at the very least get a 6-8 million dollar a year deal on the open market with a significant gaurantee. The guy is able to catch the ball out of the backfield and a dam good between the tackles runner. I doubt that was the Cowboys offer. I understand that running backs are worth less due to the increased importance of the passing game. But an elite RB is still going to command more.

I would have liked to have seen Schwartz implement some of his scheme into the Rex Ryan defense. In particular the secondary elements. But the wide 9 and the Rex Ryan 3-4 is about as far different as you can get. On paper it just looks like it won't be a fit, and Schwartz could get hired as a DC anywhere there is an opening.

Peyton looked hurt the last month plus of the season. Just didn't look like the same guy. The guy will be 39 next season would be interesting to see if he could put together one more year. Denver might not be able to keep all their offensive free agents but if they could keep the team together for one more run I Would like to see Peyton give it a go for one more year.

Kap's contract is a 15 million dollar cap hit. Not exactly sure I would trade our 2nd round pick and use up a lot of cap space to take on Kap. I would seriously think about trading for him esp if it was our 3rd round pick. Maybe get Mario's deal restructured to add some more cap space. If the team took on cap they probably would only have enough cap space to do much unless they don't resign Hughes.

Teams area realizing that there really doesn't need to be that much of a sense of urgency. Waiting an extra week or two isn't going to hurt your ability to prepare for the season.

I feel 12 is right at that sweet spot. Enough teams don't make it to feel elite but enough teams stay in the race where you have enough teams staying alive late in the season. The Bye weeks also keep the top teams jocking for position late into the season.

I honestly hope the guy gets a head coaching job so he can ruin a different NFL team.

A change of ownership opt-out was likely to be asked for by anyone that took the job. ESP someone like Marrone who had gotten other interviews. Any coach was going to want some sort of get out of jail free card so to speak. The odds of someone opting out after being offered an extension was so low.

I think the Jets wanted to find a GM close to Marrone who could work with him and was familiar with him. They couldn't find such a guy so they moved on elsewhere. A rare prudent move for the Jets.

I think he would be one of the best "Stand alone" offensive coordinators the Bills could bring in if Schwartz is given the reigns of the team. If the Bills do go out and hire a OC or offensive based HC not sure Kyle would want to "share" credit by working under an offensive coach.

True esp at guard the talent is non-existent and at RT you had a rookie which resulted in growing pains at that position. As a unit they need both a talent and coaching upgrade along the o-line.

Beckham was hurt for a long stretch of the season, that would have really hurt the offense which was already gasping for air even with Sammy out there. The Bills could have maybe traded down and gotten an extra 2nd round pick and taken Kelvin Benjamin which would have been a good option then they could have gone O-line twice in round 2. But that's all 20/20 looking back knowing what you have. For picks 9 and 19 the Bills got a stud WR in Watkins, you can debate the value of the trade up all you want, but at least we ended up with a really good player.

I would assume the deal is somewhere in the range of 3.5-5 million a year with a moderate guarantee. Seems like a good idea to get him locked in for the near future at a moderate price.

Whaley made really good free agent decisions on the defensive side of the ball. Spikes and Graham along with letting Byrd go were all really good decisions. Throw in the Hughes trade and Whaley has made a lot of good defensive decisions. Maybe because Petttine and Schwartz were better at targeting players that work in their systems, while Marrone and Hackket weren't.

I always respect broadcasters that 1- Try and 2- Almost no one has a bad thing to say about them. Scott was both those things. Sad to see him lose his long battle with cancer. Always liked and respected the guy.

Mike Williams did also have a hamstring injury during the 2013 season. Could have lead to him not being what he once was. Still Marrone should have tried to develop him more. Plenty of targets could have gone his way while still leaving plenty for Woods and Sammy. My bad I thought that he had cleared waivers but couldn't be cut until the new league year. I doubt Mike Williams wants anything to do with Buffalo even if there is new management.

If there is a way you can cut Mike Williams and avoid paying him and having him on the cap you have to cut him. You can't take a chance on him at 5+ million a year. That money would be put to better use elsewhere. But if you are stuck with him at 5+ million and cutting him wouldn't cost you much I would say that it might be worth it to bring Mike Williams into camp. Maybe a new coaching system could revitalize Mike Williams.

When a coach is forced on you like Marrone was on Whaley there is going to be a disconnect. I am hoping that since Whaley is getting to pick his coach there will be a more positive connection between the front office and the coaching staff.

The Head Coach Leaves. The GM was almost ousted but is now leading the head coaching search. This off-season has been pretty crazy after a 9-7 season.

I don't think Schwartz would mind staying another year as DC. Right now I don't see Schwartz getting another offer to be a HC anywhere else. But staying here for another year as the DC when you have a super talented group might open up future HC opportunities. In the end I think Schwartz stays for at least another season.

However that was the year after they went 16-0 and lost the superbowl. That team that Cassell manned was super talented on offense and decent on defense (In paticular red zone defense). The Pats* talent base isn't as good as it was then. They depend on Brady to get the ball out to Gronk and a mismash of mid-level recievers. Without Brady their offense becomes a bottom third offense in the league. The defense has improved a lot in the past years but they still wouldn't be a good enough team without Brady. QB's are hard to find no matter how good the talent and coaching is on the team. Having that franchise guy makes a huge difference. You don't simply let that go.