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So far looks like a core special teamer and backup. That's not worth a third round pick. I guess we will better see what their plan is for him this year. I'm interested to see in his case to what extent intangibles and football IQ can compensate for perhaps marginal size/athleticism. I think Bama's Henry TooToo is a better example of this type of player. Will be interested to see where he's picked. Maybe he's worth a 3rd idk.

I think Campbell is underappreciated, even though he is highly regarded. I think he's going to be a great pro and have an outstanding career.

He is going to be a great slot, an immediate and an important contributor…and a Raven imo. Is that because of positional needs or because you think these others are just better players.

Not sure how I feel about Hop. He’s been elite but in his 30s now, durability is more an issue, had his PED suspension last year and then there’s that contract which if Arizona doesnt contribute is way too much for the Bills to handle. To me we need another WR but he needs to be a good one. Daniel Jeremiah, who has been right a lot in his predictions, including his predictions for the Bills (Stringer at 9), sees us drafting Johnston. It’s not a crazy idea. Johnston has a flavour of boom or bust. Much more risk imo than Addison, Flowers, JSN who Jeremiah sees as going before Johnson. I think I would do pretty much the same as Jeremiah in ranking my WR preferences for the Bills draft.

Like I said Cook is to Gibbs as Gibbs is to Bijan. And Bijan is better than Gibbs. But Cook can still be a very good player. I think he will be. Oh, and I really did mean WR.

He’s just about as talented as Bijan. But hes not Bijan. Bijan is bigger and stronger, a more powerful back but who can run as well as Gibbs. Cook is to Gibbs what Gibbs is to Bijan. If Bijan is there at 27 im sorely tempted even with Harris on board. I like Gibbs so much I wondered whether he could be converted to WR cause hes great coming out of the backfield but hes been a RB not a WR so probably just a silly thought.

Not aware that there were "issues" with Moss off field. I think for a guy who was supposed to make his living running between the tackles he was just too small to cut it as such against NFL Ds. Most evaluation for the draft involves projecting the player at the next level using various tests and measurements. I'm not sure what exactly caused the Bills to think he could fit the same mould in the Bills O as he did in college, but clearly this was not the case. He's not a bad player and he's probably better suited to back up Taylor and Jackson than fill a primary role in any NFL backfield. Needless to say he was a miss as a 3rd round RB. Harris is bigger and a more powerful back. He is a violent runner. I know his 40 time would put him in Singletary's class but he is football fast and a north south ball carrier who can hit the hole and display quickness and a move or two at the second level. To me he's more than a short yardage back. Imo you simply could not say that about Moss. With a one year prove it deal he has every incentive to do well and secure a better payday next year.

If healthy he is a major upgrade to Moss. Will take a load off Allen.

Oh well didn't Josh run him over at the goal line in the season opener? Seriously that's too bad. He would have been good for the Bills.

I was wondering how many snaps he had where he lined up outside given his size/speed. I guess that means he is another hybrid like Shakir and Davis. I suppose they liked putting him in the slot for his blocking ability as well as being a big target for Tua.

im pleased with the two WR signings. Both are probably significant upgrades and I give Beane credit for these moves. But this receiving corps absolutely still needs a WR 2 and I think that means finding one in the draft. I too fear that they may be going in a different direction. Hope not. Given his size and speed I wonder if this guy can play on the outside. Seems to be a big slot with YAC ability.

I was not suggesting that you were cherry picking, just that over time one is likely to find positive comments as well.

I don't know how representative these fan comments are. Haven't bothered to do it but if their board is anything like ours I wouldn't be surprised if one also found positive feedback. Of course fans are going to jump up and down when a WR experiences drops, and given a 7.6% drop rate who could blame them. Jeudy's overall numbers were greatly affected by one game (Chargers I think) which he dropped like five passes (12 for the year). Now of course that's awful in itself and is no defence of Jeudy, However anybody can have a bad outing. Demarius Thomas once caught only one of his 13 targets. Stuff happens. Two other things to consider are poor ball placement and throwing into coverage by the lousy QBs (even if Jeudy got his hands on it) and the fact that he's a YAC guy and some of his concentration lapses reflect a lack of patience in thinking ahead before the ball has been secured. What that means is that there are some things he needs to work on (like lots of good pros) but they don't prevent him from being a talented receiver and a very desirable asset. McKenzie had Josh Allen.

Laporte is a very reliable receiver who will convert third downs all day long. He can hit the seams as well. He was the fastest TE at the Combine (4.59). His other results were also for the most part good. Just looking at the highlights from his years at Iowa I don't see much YAC however (he's not Kittle) and he is a below average blocker. He looks to me to be a guy who will play for a long time in the league but personally I'd prefer a more well rounded skillset. But if he's there and they take him in the second round I certainly would not be upset. He's good.

At that price I wouldn't do it. Got the 2 for 6 from a Patriots blog before they acquired Robinson so maybe they were hoping he'd be cheap if they decided to sign him.

Missed a lot of time last year but no question if healthy (and always was before 2022) he would be a great complement to Hines and Cook. Thinking is that 2 years 3 million per would get it done. If so and if I'm Beane I should be interested imo. Prior to last year he was one of the premier power backs in the league and his 2022 injuries were not of the chronic variety. If he had put up the same numbers last year as he did before no doubt he'd still be a Patriot. Or he'd be a lot more expensive in FA.

I'd be talking to Denver about them having interest in a DT. I think they have the most need and Jeudy would be the target though we would have to top up our offer with a (late round?) pick. I keep hearing conflicting accounts on whether Broncos are interested in moving the receiver. Broncos opening position is a first. At least the Pats are out of the running now but still 3 or 4 teams with interest.

I like Jeudy, but I would also be very happy with Flowers at 27. Or Addison.

He’s slow without the weight (based on what little we saw of him last year).

He was terrible in pass pro last year. His pass blocking grade was like 8 points lower than Spencer Brown's who was himself a turnstile in protecting Josh.

Hope so.

Agree. But he's not playing this year for 32MM. Ravens will either top him up or he sits out. This will just get messier and even more ridiculous I'm afraid.

If you want a complete TE or Dalton Kincaid, who is a great receiver.

There is a 6'8" TE in the draft that I'd like better. There are at least two other TEs (consensus #s 1 and 2) who would do a lot more in developing plays for two TE sets. I hope we are not being set up for an all-D draft.

McGovern will play on the right side imo.