RyanC883

time to take BPA if it's DL or White (LB-LSU) if available when we draft.

I'm not sure it's the scheme, so much as the lack of consistent difference-makers in the front 7 (minus Milano). Who does an opposing team have to game plan around? The secondary, but not really anyone in the front 7 besides perhaps Milano.

I'd say Allen is having the 2nd best season (behind Mayfield). And I did not want him before the draft. Pleasantly surprised with his decision making improvement during the season. Allen has the worst supporting cast of any of these guys. Rosen has a freaking HOF WR and great RB who should be in his prime. Jackson has a fantastic D that makes plays, and a good stable of RB's and a decent WR cast, and two good TE's. Allen has no TE or RB help.

this is fun, I'll give it a try. Added DL to the mix as we clearly need help there. Can't sack Broken Back Bradford, and then get gashed by the Pats: It took more than half a season to sort out the QB situation, but I think the Bills finally settled the #1 and #2 spots for 2019. The biggest question mark to me is: QB? Can Josh Allen develop some touch on his passing game? Needs to work on touch in short-game, also needs WR's who do not routinely drop passes. It's getting absurd. Also, a young QB's best friends are a good TE and RB. We have neither. I hope Allen develops the touch, it does look like his decision making has vastly improved during the year. RB? Will Shady take a pay cut if he wants to stay? It is clear Shady lost a step and the run game took a hit. I think an incentive based 2-3 year contract with 2-3m base would work. I don't think he will get big bucks on the open market, especially when RB's like Ford, Murphy and Ivory racked up more YPC. It's clear we need a new #1 RB. Do we go after a FA like CJ Anderson, Tevin Coleman, Mark Ingram, David Johnson, TJ Yeldon or do we draft one in Rds 2-4? I'd try to trade Shady if we can get a 3rd-7th. Completely clear the contract. Bring in Coleman, or Ingram (Johnson likely too expensive). Also draft one in Rds. 2-4. WR? Do we draft trade down and/or draft Metcalf, AJ or Marquis Brown, Nkeal Harry, or wait until the 2nd round to find a WR like UB's Johnson? I think we pickup a WR in FA and the draft. In FA I'd target Golden Tate, J. Brown (Ravens); P. Dorsett; Geronimo Allison, or Eli Rodgers. To me, this seems like a deep WR draft. I'd go BPA in the first round. That might mean DT, fine, we need help there. It could be an ILB like Devin White from LSU. Also okay, we can move Edmunds outside and hopefully generate more pass-rush. I'd also take an OT if that's BPA. I can't see WR being BPA. I think one of the Browns (Oklahoma or Miss State) will be available early 2nd round. I think Johnson might be available in the 3rd.  OL? How many starters can we legitimately replace? The OL has been pretty bad at times and other times they seem to be serviceable. It's obvious we need upgrades, but how many and from where? I'd be ok with taking the best Tackle off the board with our first pick. But if may be a case of BPA vs need when we are on the clock. With so many holes to fill, which one's are first? I think Ducasse, Miller and Sirles are gone. Groy, McDermitt, Boettger, are on the bubble for depth depending on how we draft and how they improve, but my guess is goodbye. That leaves us with Dawkins, Bodine, Teller and Mills should stay. Ideally Bodine and Mills would be depth backups and we sign Matt Paradis -C, Daryl Williams- RT Mason or Marpet - G  Love the OL plan. We def need a new center. Paradis would be ideal, a great addition for a young QB. Adding a RT also frees up room in the draft to take one in the 2nd or 3rd round if the BPA is a DL/LB in the 1st. We need impact players everywhere, and it would be great to be able to use FA to plug the OL holes and draft BPA--not be reaching. TE? Can we sign a #1 TE? Damn do we need a TE or what. Clay is done. Croom can't hold on to the ball and Thomas can't catch. I say we sign Jared Cook, Jesse James or Delaine Walker, then draft another TE in Rd's 3-4. I like Eifert but his health is a major concern. I'd take a flier for an incentive driven, low risk contract. I think we sign both Jesse James and Eifert. I think we can afford both. 2 great TE's to help a young QB. DL: not enough impactful plays from this bunch. If the BPA in any round is an impactful DL, or even LB, then make the pick. In fact, looking at draft boards, it's likely our first pick could be DL or LB. That about sums up my questions for the offense. Sadly, there's so much to do, I'm not sure how much attention we can give to the defense. I think we can add to the defense in the draft. I think we fill the OL during FA, bring in a WR, RB, and then add to those during the draft. I think we will be in position to go BPA in the draft. But fixing the offense and giving Allen a running game and people who can consistently catch a ball will be huge. Lockett or J. Brown would be fantastic additions. Guys with good hands and speed. Pair with Foster, grab a "traditional" #1 in the draft.

some good takeaways. I think Castillo and Shady are gone. And I think most of our OL will be backups or practice squad next season. I'd also be cool with drafting Devin White for ILB, and putting Edmunds outside. That would be quite the trio: Milano, Edmunds, and White. and it's not hard to attack Edmunds with runs given the disaster that our DT's have been this season. No push at all, except them getting pushed backwards.

the backup LB's leave something to be desired. for sure.

I could see him being an OLB, esp. if Devin White, LB-LSU is BPA when we pick.

I don't see Harbaugh leaving Michigan. But go ahead and pursue him, then miss out on all the other coaching candidates who are snatched up in the meantime!

I'd trade Shady. Avoid the dead cap issue. Some team will take him, likely for a 3rd or 4th. He could complement Mack well in Indy. Our O-line and RB's have issues. The only RB who could gain yards appeared to be Ivory due to his running style. But even in space when catching a ball, McCoy looks slower than normal. We need to trade Shady and Clay (if possible on the latter), or cut and use that money for Coleman, get Paradis at Center. Eifert and James at TE.

I'm not saying he would, but it was a response to another poster that we should try to get him as OC if he wants to be an OC.

Shady likely a 3rd or 4th. Some team will look at the mess our OL is and give us a 3rd or 4th. I could see the Colts going for it if they don't get Bell.

Daboll has been okay, IMO. No running game due to the OL isn't helping. But if you can get Arians, I'd do that. Arians seems to be falling in love with Allen, so perhaps there is a shot.

yep, and that 3rd round pick becomes Bryce Love or another RB. Also you still have Ivory and that point (better behind a terrible O-line) and Murphy and Ford. Although, Shady apparently gavevFoster the reality-check he needed, so keeping McCoy could have been worth it for that.

exactly. getting a 7th for Clay would have been amazing. Jesse James would be a fantastic addition. Can block and catch. Does not see many opportunities this year given the Steelers bevy of pass catchers and the fact that McDonald is basically a WR playing TE. James and Croom would be a great duo. Also, would allow us to draft OT, etc.

They def need upgrades. When you don't sack Broken Back Bradford, something is amiss. That said, I think they will use their assets to beef up every area of the team. With 90 million in cap, I would expect a player like Barr in FA, a Center in FA, and the draft to take BPA (Oliver, OT, WR). With 10 picks, I also see us trading up to get a top OT and WR, both of which should be available late 1st/early 2nd. We will be adding a lot of talent on both sides of the ball. Should be exciting.

This is nonsense. (1) They cheated; (2) Brady is an arrogant pric* who believes he is superman and can play until he is 45--he deserves to go out getting hammered; (3) Bellicheat is nothing w/o Brady. They deserve to go out however they go out. The 90's Bills deserved to win a SB. Didn't happen. Numerous teams deserve to win. I will not be upset in the least if the cheating, arrogant, and smug Pats never win again. Here are three current QB's that should "go out on top" ahead of Brady: (1) Rivers--classy guy, almost gets there year after year; (2) Brees. Has one ring. Also a great guy; (3) Newton. Would be nice to see another SB here. Classy guy who is putting up great numbers (until he got hurt) with a mediocre cast this year.

Wow, this is fantastic stuff. I'm hoping that TE is Jessie James. Could give him 3 years, 7 mill a year. likely beat out any other offer. A WR at 12-13 mill is about right for this group of WR's for a top target. Could also sign a bunch of "fits" for less. I'd target Golden Tate, currently making 6.2 million. Cole Beasley could be a Zay Jones upgrade, currently at 3.2 million; and John Brown (Ravens) could be a great fit here. Currently at about 5 mill. Geronimo Allison could be another nice grab. Looks like he is finishing his rookie contract, and only 25 years old. Backup QB could be even cheaper. Will Barkley need 3 mill a year? 2 OL at 11M per would be nice. Allow us to hopefully grab Paradise at C and another OT or G. I'd also try to add Coleman at RB. Fun link here to play with: https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/all/wide-receiver/

fantastic family. A guy I work with has family in Wisconsin, he brings some back, sometimes. I'm currently out. They need to sell it out of state. Why does Wisconsin hog all their really, really good beer!

DUnkin' should sponsor it.

totally agree. When you can't sack Broken Back Bradford, you lack a difference maker. We don't have anyone who the offense has to plan around. A lot of good players, now add a stud and this D is #1 in the league by a mile.

how did you get Spotted Cow in Charlotte?!?!?!

Like the look at Swoope (TE) and an OL who started all games in 2016.

we need DL help. Can't sack an immobile QB and getting gashed by backup RB's. Embarrassing.

If Zay doesn't drop passes, I can see Foster and Zay reaching around 100 yards each. Can Ford catch it out of the backfield. I have a feeling he sees more time than Murphy at RB.

I was trying to place him somewhere, and your right, this does make the most sense. Allows Jax to also draft a rookie to learn from Flacco in Rd. 2 or something. Flacco would have a TON of weapons in Jax.