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If this was the 2017-2018 season, yes!

I am wondering if there are any DC candidates that can be complimentary to McDermott and/or provide some additional insight and strength to the staff. What about Jerod Mayo? Any other DC candidates that are intriguing? As has been said by others, crappy connections from the Carolina Panthers and then Ken Dorsey as the leader of the offensive coaching staff leaves more than a lot to be desired. In any well-run business, the current leader is also preparing a successor. Maybe that was meant to be Daboll, but we need top coordinators just like we need a better offensive line.

The Bills will be just fine. They just need to prioritize their approach a little more with Allen's contract. There are a lot of restructuring opportunities if the Bills want to be a little bit more aggressive in Free Agency. Personally, I would like to see the Bills go all-in over the next two years. They may have multiple windows with Allen, but the last few years the window has never been this open in the last 25-30 years. Let Edmunds and Poyer go. Only resign Sam Martin and Dane Jackson to modest short-term deals.Restructure players. Players that only play special teams besides Bass, Ferguson, and Martin can be replaced. Personally, I want a solid guard or RT in free agency. Trade for Mike Evans. Use the draft picks and any money on restructured deals to fill in the backup QB, linebacker, and safety spots. First three rounds on OL/WR/Safety. No long-term contracts the next two seasons for anyone.

The Bills have a lot of players that can have contracts restructured to free up money in free agency. Based off of Spotrac, the Bills could get $30+ million under the cap. Like other comments on this board, I don’t think Buffalo resigns Edmunds, Poyer, or even Singletary. I think the only significant resignings are Sam Martin and Dane Jackson. Here are players I believe could fit the Bills budget and some needs. Realistic targets could include Trai Turner at guard, Van Noy (got trucked by Allen), but he is similar size, length, and an above average coverage linebacker like Edmunds. Guys that would cost more but could lock down a side of the OL could be McGlinchey or a DT that is larger but consistent like Dalvin Tomlinson, as Oliver and Settle/Jones are pieces likely to be gone soon. if the Bills approach free agency in this way, the Bills would then be looking most likely at a WR, and then either a safety or interior lineman

Give me Torrence, the guard from Florida in the 1st round. Give me McGlinchey in FA. Rsstructure contracts and sign Dalvin Tomlinson as a DT that eats space. Trade up and get the LSU WR (Buotte) in round 2. Resign our punter and Singletary. Use the rounds 4-7 on depth at LB, CB, OL, and safety.

As the legend John Madden would occasionally say when discussing what a team needs to to win, "the object of the game is to score more points than the other team." If the Bills do that for every playoff game in a particular season, then I guarantee they win the Super Bowl.

I hope the person that is our #2 next year is not Davis or Shakir because Shakir will be our #3 slot receiver and Davis the 4th receiver on the roster.

I can't speak to the Otto Graham or Sammy Baugh era quarterbacks. The game was significantly different. This is my top 10. As others have said, Mahomes, Allen, and Burrow can make the top 10 list, but not yet. Let's wait 7-10 years. I do believe all three will be no lower than Tier 3 with Mahomes and Allen both being Tier 2 or higher. Tier 1 Brady Montana Manning Unitas Staubach Elway Favre Rodgers Marino Brees Tier II (No order) Young, Tarkenton, Moon, Big Ben, Bradshaw, Aikman, Starr. Kelly would probably start a long Tier 3 list as about the 16th-20th best QB in my opinion right now.

Good thoughts. I would hope the Bills would do the following: 1. Decide if Dorsey is your OC or not and also how much the offensive line issues are lack of talent, lack of investment, and lack of coaching. 2. Get one top tier offensive linemen that best fits the philosophy or changing philosophy. 3. Commit to running the ball/short passes a little more consistently whether that is Cook, Singletary, Hines, a rookie, or free agent. Commit to something consistently. 4. Top 2 draft picks (whatever order preferred) are OL and WR.

How about I just take the current 1st All Pro Team selected by more and smarter people than me in evaluating players. I will trade out Mahomes for Allen and call it good! Team selected!

Good question and thought. I have three brief ideas why Bernard was chosen in round #3. 1. The Bills do not have a lot of linebacking depth and are always (too much in my view) looking for their next special teams and versatile backup. #2. The Bills likely had Bernard as a late 2nd round pick and went with their BPA rather than mixing that in with potentially a higher needed position or defensive fit. #3. As has been said on other lists, the Bills are obsessed with drafting defensive players who overall have not lived up to their pick in the draft. I would go with all three answers. The Bills will likely pay Edmunds. Hopefully they realize whether Bernard takes on a bigger role or not, that anything more than $13million a year for Edmunds is likely not worth it knowing that Edmunds is our 2nd best starting linebacker out of two starting linebackers.

The Bengals are a difficult matchup for this team. Scheme, philosophy, and plus top-notch execution by the Bengals did that today. Love our Bills, yet in both an honest and factual statement, the road to return with free agents, Josh's salary, and some poor coaching and execution makes for a tough road. Doable...yes...but the past three seasons have had windows open that don't open often.

That's because Edmund's is a solid player but the knock is he is a tick behind on instincts and processing. Would I want him back? Absolutely? Do I want him back for 15+ million per? No...not unless that comes with an O-Line, a 2nd receiver, a healthy Von Miller, and 2 new coordinators.

I already know what the result would be if facing an alligator. I may learn something or maybe even win one out of 400 games in chess. I'll take chess for 400, Alex.

I like Flores as a coach. I am not so sure about all of his offseason claims, but he certainly would expect Murray to come prepared. While Flores is at it, grab Colin Kaepernick as Coach. Flores, Murray, and Kaepernick would make for some exciting Hard Knocks coverage!!

Like other commentors have said, if the Bills can keep the turnovers down to one (1) or less and not allow for multiple very short fields for Cincinnati, Bills ought to win. Bengals are a good team, and I believe they match up better against the Bills than the Chiefs do this year. If both teams play their best football, Bills are a better team overall. As in all games, but especially this one, OL/DL play will determine a handful of plays that determine the outcome with injuries as well as a general weakness on both offensive lines. If there is a confidence meter, I will go 70%. Should be a good game within a score. Buffalo 24 and Cincinnati 20

Grateful for a win! We were good enough today. I had many people insinuate that my post on needing a Dominating win was not necessary. That's true...a win is a win. Still...my post was accurate in that a game like today will be this team's last game of the season if we follow the recent trends. 1. The team gets lead and then handout costly turnovers and aren't putting teams away. 2. The defense has become much more vulnerable as playoff offenses are more potent usually and Tre White (currently is a liability.) 3. Poor time management and use of timeouts are baffling. 4. The offensive line is a wreck. I know this post will get lots of negative emojis, but the Bills need a dominant win or at least quality play in all three phases. Set fandom aside for a moment (not completely possible, of course), and other than Josh Allen's abilities and our shared love for the Bills, did this game boost confidence? Frazier, Dorsey, and McDermott got to figure it out. Despite the many wins, passion, and talent on this team, today's game should be a reminder that excellent fundamental football is needed to get past round 2. Good enough to win today, yet we got to be great/dominate going here on out.

With Mostert hurt, Tua out, Damar's great news, an unknown rookie for the Dolphins starting at QB, and the fact that Buffalo is at home, the Bills need a Dominating Win! The kind of win where other teams watch and media say, "damn, the Bills are firing on all cylinders." With a 13 point spread, I want the offense, defense, and coaching to preach being aggressive and putting this game away early. A Dominating Win to me has to be 14+ in this situation. A Dominating Win would look like: 3+ sacks 2 or more turnovers 250+ yards for Allen No fumbles or interceptions thrown 100+ rushing yards 7+ points in the 3rd quarter Up by 14 or more entering the 4th quarter Piling it on at the start of the 4th Seeing to it that key starters are out of the game halfway through the 4th. This is the kind of game I expect if Buffalo wants to compete and let other teams know that the Bills always circle the wagons! Time for a thorough, complete, and dominating win heading to the Divisional Round! Bills 34 Dolphins 10

Yeah...he is annoying, but so is Stephen A Smith, Dan Patrick, and almost all of these talking heads. Both you and I know their names though, and we have obviously done some listening, so good for them for making a lot of money doing what we do but with advertising dollars and large forums. My local guy in Colorado was so nauseating. After 6 months of hearing his schtick about the backup left guard, the below average minor league relief pitcher, or the 11th man off the bench in basketball, I knew he was grasping for material and lessened my intake. I can't lie though. I did love hearing him bash on how much Russell Wilson sucks now, was a system QB, and he is completely fake with his NFL persona!

I like it. Early game...get up by two touchdowns early. Get the boys a few extra hours of recovery, relaxation, and study in preparation for following week. Let's roll the Dolphins and have this game in hand by the 3rd quarter. Rest the starters in the 4th and then prepare for Bengals or Chargers.

Allen had a top 5 QB year. I'd like to see a reasonable jump like this for sustained playoff appearances and a closer look at MVP. 4,700+ passing yards 40 touchdown passes 10 or fewer interceptions 8 or fewer fumbles

No...The AFC and NFC Championship game should be played by the team with the best record in the respective conference that is still in the playoffs. As has been said, there is no perfect solution as a result of the necessary cancellation of the Bills/Bengals game. When the Bills beat the Patriots, they are the #2 seed. If the Bengals have the best record in their division, they should get unquestionably a home game and no coin flip in any scenario. Unfortunately, the Bills and Bengals receive the shorter stick in this playoff neutral site/count flip debacle. The Chiefs and Ravens get an added benefit.

Both a Champion's Mentality and the Underdog Mentality make up a team's attitude and the way players approach the psychological preparation for a game. What approach do you prefer for the Bills? Do you want them to primarily be the hungry, scrappy, and we are glad to be fighting Underdog? Or, do you want them to be the confident, we have the skill and experienced champion approach with steady nerves like they've been there? Each style is part of what defines a team's ability to thrive. success. Which approach do you feel would be most helpful for this Buffalo team? For me, I want some fire in the belly and seeing disciplined but hunger and scrappy play. Give me the chip on the shoulder Underdog Mentality for this team.

I live in Colorado. I am sure my city can make him the "highest" offer he can hallucinate.

Great article and insight. Thanks for sharing.