starrymessenger

Agree on Thomas. Some of the same concerns can be asserted regarding Franklin though imo it's much less of an issue. I somehow feel more confident in his ability to learn and improve on those things (route running and concentration drops) needed for him to become a complete player. You also need to believe that he can add weight and strength to his frame. If he can do those things though he looks to have the makings of a great player, given what he already does well.

I think we need two guys but with the depth of this class I don't think we need to focus on players who have demonstrated a predominately single desirable trait. We certainly could use a big boundary receiver who is legit as a vertical threat. I think A. Mitchell gives you that even if he's not Troy Franklin or Thomas. Thing is he gives you more. He's quite capable of making plays on mid-field crossing routes and even slants. While there is room for improvement in his route running (which is normal coming out of just about any college programme) it's more a matter of detail and coaching as he has clearly shown that he has the makings of a good route runner and has the size and inclination to be a good blocker too. He takes pride in his blocking. That stuff is as important as catching the football at the next level and it has to be considered when evaluating all of these guys. And Mitchell is a dog who shows his best in big games. Strong, reliable hands (I think Franklin has 8 or 9 drops last year). I think Mitchell acclimates to the pro game enuf to be a contributor in his first year. The class is deep enough so that I'd look for similar traits in a third or fourth round pick. Again I want a guy who can be used to attack the field on all three levels, who can therefore run routes or can learn to run them. If a guy like J. Polk is still hanging around in the third I could easily see a move up, maybe a pretty aggressive one. Or if the Bills want a more developmental guy in say round 4 Cornelius Johnson from Michigan might be a good get (though again a move up would likely be required). Im against drafting a one trick pony who just runs go routes. Long learning curve and too bust risky imo.

If Baker likes living in Florida maybe his agent should check out the Finns. I think they'd be better off paying Baker than Tua. At least he wouldn't continuously underthrow Hill and Waddle. Probably much sturdier than Tua as well. Not happening but if I were a Finnfan I'd rather have Baker.

I think the Bills will sign Ty Johnson. IMO hes more than a JAG. Of course hes not a power back but there is a guy who some feel could be hanging around mid day three who could give you all you need and more for the next four years - Audric Estime.

After seeing the Chiefs not called for frequent and blatant holds I thought it was unfortunate that the 49rs backup TE got called on their last drive for something that really didn't look like much to me. Total game changer when the refs appeared to want to let them play.

We lost to KC this year because our D was severely compromised by injury, we were missing our best elements and others were well below 100%. Had we been healthy I think we would have beaten the Chiefs. I still want 2 WRs. Good ones that are scheme fits. I want to see if Josh can take his passing game to the next level. If he can we are probably only a bruising short yardage RB away from having a monster O (assuming we sign Johnson, which I expect we will).

Trent Dilfer won a Super Bowl without much in the way of weapons. A first round D selection could be a good pick. Depends on the evaluation and ultimately the player. Having said that I think the Bills go WR in the first and they will add another later in the draft or in FA (Mooney?). i would agree with that if indeed that's the direction they go in.

Mahomes won this year because he has Spags, a great secondary and Chris Jones.

Seeing the Chiefs lining up with a first down at the five yard line in OT how could one not think back to Brady and the Pats lining up with a first near the goal line at the end back then. And the outcome was the same. No surprise.

He's got Samuel and CMC so he puts the game on Purdy's shoulders/arm in the face of a blitzing front backed up by an outstanding secondary. He did this at a crucial interval and he went back to it even after seeing Purdy running for his life and/or throwing off his back foot. Allen can sometimes get away with this. Purdy? Colour me puzzled, but then I'm not a genius like him.

Catching their breath. They are gassed.

He never does. Likes to lose the same way every time.

Baker's not by any means elite and he has yet to prove himself a franchise guy but he's a good starting calibre NFL QB who you can definitely win with. That's actually saying a lot because there aren't many of them and it's not easy to do. I wish him all the best (except when we are in Tampa or he is in Blo).

You are right imo about Nabers. I really don't think there is much to differentiate him from MHJ. Not saying they are the same player. They are not. I mean in terms of what they can bring to a team by way of value added. Nabers too is absolutely phenomenal. You can nit pick all you like but there are no holes in his game. He's as impressive a route runner as MHJ and he's better after the catch. Both these guys are lights out.

Agree with what has already said regarding his not being a first round pick though that's where some mocks have him. Some have also suggested that he can play on the outside because of his speed. Maybe in college but not at the next level imo. Also, as you mention, he's a smaller guy with injury history (was it four games just last year?). He's a good route runner and can absolutely be an immediate contributor somewhere in the slot. Not what we are looking for.

If he hadn’t had a better second day you’d have to ask a lot of questions. The DBs are at a big disadvantage in those drills all by themselves and often having to guess what the WR is going to do.

I think he catches really well. Don’t think he had a single drop.

Nope. Sign Ty Johnson.

if B. Rice is sitting there in later rounds we should run to the podium. Developmental pick but has all the right traits.

They seemed to take a step back against KC. Kincaid had 5 receptions on 5 targets but only for around 50 yards.

Right. The game is actually less important than the week long practices for evaluation purposes.

I think a lot will depend on how many premium prospects at the WR position are still on the board after say the 20th spot. Or if there is a guy they have targeted and really like they may move up especially if they fear a team ahead of them taking the guy or being leapfrogged by a team with a big WR need picking after them but capable of moving up, even aggressively (KC).

While Higgins has lots of nice things to say about the Bengals he and his camp continue to insist on a contract. The Bengals are not extending him so maybe where they wind up is tag and trade.

And corndogs.

My nightmare is KC leapfrogging us to nab a WR that we covet and would have taken at 28.