starrymessenger

Must say I've been very impressed with Beane and the whole front office this off-season. They have clearly taken stock of what transpired the last couple of years and have correctly decided to change, or perhaps modify is the better word, their approach on both sides of the ball. I expect greater diversification and less predictability even in schemes they run. To me Beane has pretty much done everything right and he's looking like a top GM imo. He didn't have a top 5 player fall into his lap much later like the guy in Philly did. He did as well as he could given what was available and his draft position and really seems to have exceeded expectations. There seems to be a good understanding of what needed to be done and a coherent plan has taken shape. I'm especially impressed with his stock piling picks for next years draft. We can use those to move up for Marvin Harrison JR (I wish). Beane has done and continues to do his job. The ball is now pretty much in the coaches hands. How they wind up performing this coming year will have everything to do with how they are perceived, especially the OC imo. Not that I think this will be easy. What I'm hoping to see is gradual improvement as the players execute their assignments and peaking as we enter the playoffs (hopefully). Their first two picks should be exceptional starters.

All things considered, including the draft class and draft positioning it looks to me like the Bills had a very good draft. I really like Beane thinking ahead and picking up extra picks in 2024. Something to use when we trade up for Marvin Harrison's boy next year.

If this guy was a good route runner he'd be a first round pick. No quick breaks, tempo variance etc...Wonder if it is coachable in his case or maybe he just can't do it. Didn't perform the agility drills at the Combine. Wonder why. Hamstring?

All true what Chris said except Kincaid is not bigger than Kelce.

Yeah. Agility is the main rub in this guys case. Wonder if he will ever be a decent route runner. No suddenness or change of tempo. Ok I guess for a fifth round need selection. He's headed to the PS imo.

Yeah re scheme I feel that his alleged lack of mobility has been exaggerated a bit. There are examples of him showing sufficient quickness pulling and even to the second level and very good field awareness with the Gators. He will never be Jerry Kramer and it's also fair to wonder how he will fare in pass pro against some of the great speed rushing DEs and 3 techs he will now be facing but I too will be interested to see what Kromer is able to do with him. All rooks face à learning curve. As a prospect the guy was a steal where we got him.

When he gets his hands on you rep is over. Not the best fit scheme wise but a huge upgrade to the OG position nevertheless.

I thought one of the weaknesses/areas for improvement was sometimes slow getting to the spot because processing. He can run with TEs but needs to improve processing/recognition. Hes an interesting player and not a bad pick all things considered.

Looks like his dog died.

Ball skills, body control, hands. All NFL caliber.

YES!!!!!!

Agreed.

I wanted Addison before I saw his suit.

No free release in the bigs. Need more than a couple of go routes. There will be good prospects available in the second through fourth rounds.

Agreed. Still dont want him.

Wasn't very fast at the combine.

One stripe on his Pajamas..

Gonzales looks as happy as Stephon Gilmore was.

And if not he's probably a Raven.

Bigger and faster than James. Otherwise a similar player.

He didn't project to the left in college either. He was bad there in 2021. But he's an elite prospect on the right side.

Bijan's a good dude.

Word is he's a serious person.

He's Josh Allen.

I thought after they signed OBJ the Ravens announced that they were not in the running for DHop (presumably because of the cap). This was in response to Lamar's alleged request for OBJ and DHop. So they were presumably assuming the hit they would take if they signed Lamar to some contract and on the basis of an efficient management of the cap. I thought the Ravens might try and move up (if necessary) to land JSN in the draft. That's the guy who would be best for Lamar imo. Probably a better option than DHop all things considered. Maybe Baltimore revives their interest in DHop if they don't get their man tonight with Zona waiting to see how things shake out. The story has been discredited but it almost makes sense to me.