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15 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:
At the time he didn’t know what he would get in the draft… I would be ok with keeping Addison
Yeah, but maybe he should have known, after all he did take two in a row on draft day. All GMs have to take educated guesses all the time. I know Addison is an OK player, but we have to figure a way to beat the chefs. I sure hope Groot makes us all happy and becomes the blue-chip player we absolutely need in that front four.... the trouble is we might need two....
Ed? Imho, it is very difficult to determine how good (or bad) defensive linemen are in Leslie's defense. It is not like Ed actually tries to shoot the gap much. I also see he is often the last one on the line to move. I don't think it is because he is the slowest, I think he's playing his assignment which isn't shooting gaps.
Although our defense foes play more aggressive in the playoffs....I was happy with the pick when we made it. I watched a couple breakdowns of Ed and they convinced me he was unusually strong, athletic and fast. I expected a poor man's Aaron Donald But I don't think we play him that way very often. Is it because he can't ? Is it because we play this weird defense where we keep the ball in front us to a fault? I have no idea....
Lack of talent or lack of creating a pressure defense?
Not that we're terrible.... aside from when we play the chefs.
How did Tampa make them look bad when we can't even make them look human?
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1 hour ago, jeremy2020 said:
Keep in mind, there's more than 1 reason to "be in on a guy". Beane may have had interest, but also could be doing something like gauging the market. "Being in" doesn't mean likely to actually do so.
Beane's job is to win a Super Bowl. Looking at last year's defense (particularly against road block KC) the defense is far from ready to stop KC. Did we do enough this offseason? Obada, Star, Groot And Boogie are the new faces. Leslie is counting on Tremaine, Ed and AJ a lot more this year. What kind of defense does that give us? At least we're probably good facing Baltimore again (and there's a 50/50 chance we will again probably). I hope Obada makes it. I certainly hope Harry's knee is way better than last year and that he is all set to have his best season ever. And you gotta hope Leslie is right about our young (high pick) talent stepping up this year. If Tremaine resembled Urlacher we'd be a very different defense. If our front four could win more one on one battles (a lot more) chaos would ensue giving Tremaine lanes to make more impact.
The front seven isn't the only place that has to improve. Our zones were far too soft vs. the chefs and we paid no special attention to KC's two big stars.
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2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said:
I agree, though they have a bit of a logjam at DT which makes me curious as to looking to add Peters. One of Harrison Phillips, Justin Zimmer or Vernon Butler likely is gone and that’s before adding another. Butler’s restructure early in the off-season makes it tough to consider him on the chopping block but tbh I think I’d rather keep the other 2
Would the Stadium Wall say Beane made a mistake restructuring Butler and Addison instead of waiving both?
Are they heavy rocks taking the D under?
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1 hour ago, teef said:
i thought we had one of the tougher schedules going into last year too. isn't this year supposed to be "easy" in comparison?
The Bills tough schedule had them being the source of the game of the week more often than not last season.The Bills once again have a tough schedule but not as difficult I don't think. (Because you never know as San Fran was supposed to be one of our toughest games but turned into an easy win.)
I hope the NFL has more great match ups than they did last season. There are lots of good teams: Tampa, KC, then Buffalo, then Baltimore, Green Bay, Tennessee, Cleveland, the colts (maybe) and the whole NFC West. That's 11 -12 premium teams. Then there's the teams that might take a leap up: SD, NE, Miami, LV, The Raiders, Minnesota, Maybe Pittsburgh and Washington with Fitz.
Minnesota is an interesting team that might jump. So, I think any of these teams playing head to head at least means a watchable game....But it is the top 11 -12 teams you want to see head to head. The Bills have four of those premium match ups: Colts, Bucs, chefs, Titans. And the two pats games are of course near major games. Do you remember all those years of the pats beating us? They would kill us once and play us close once. I think that what happens this (like last year when we won both) year and we win both again. One close win, one a blow out win. I say we still beat the fish handily. I know, I know, they're a lot better....we still kill 'em though....sweeping the afc east a second year in a row....
I got the Bills going 14-3..... The KC game will determine who gets the bye week. I think right now, the chefs are still the better team, but you have to play the game and root for our Bills! I say Allen is better than last year, If his line protects him and his weapons are healthy, he will score a lot on any team. He is MVP level for certain. Our STs seem good enough (although McKenzie has to come up big as KO/PR).....It's the defense that probably decides who wins. If the defense can play respectful, come up with some big stops and big plays we stand a great chance at winning. Right now, the Bills defense is very different along the DL with: Obada, Star, Boogie and Groot looking to make a big impact. With Leslie counting on AJ, Ed and Tremaine taking a step up this year. Do the Bills still sign a vet CB to make us comfortably deep?
I sure hope so. Hopefully one much better than last year's swing and miss (Norman who made two and half nice plays on the year). I think it's time the Bills brass studied a ton of film to decide who becomes a Bill moreso than who recently played for the panthers; it's not really working.
Just rambling on,
Go Bills!
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1 hour ago, Big Turk said:
Uses a lot of advanced stats and custom stats to say the same thing and much of what we already know...
This team is going places...
https://sports.yahoo.com/buffalo-precipice-greatness-190657443.html
Does anyone think we could be in the same exact shoes as we were with Jim Kelly around thirty years ago?
We had the sophisticated Ted Marchibroda running the offense. He left, went to the colts and took Will Wolford with him. The Bills O was never really the same (although it remained very good). The offense lost its ability to be innovative and losing Wolford was a huge loss that we never replaced.
Who might Daboll take? What coaches? What players? Is Daboll the real talent in Buffalo? Can the Bills draft a front seven defender and then put him into a position to really excel? We have the highest paid DL in the league but we get middle of the pack results. Tremaine is certainly good but he seldom gets your juices flowing with his powerful play. This year is going to be very telling for the defense, those who created it and those who developed it. Last year while we were a middle of the pack defense we did look a bit better than that in the playoffs (until, of course, we played KC and looked hopeless).
There is little chance Daboll stays another year (maybe if the Bills go to the Super Bowl all positions are filled again)
are we letting the wrong coach go?
What if the D doesn't improve this year and the offense does?
What if play KC and score over forty but lose?
These things could really happen.....
What if?
What say you, stadium wall?
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1 hour ago, CaptnCoke11 said:
omg no deal for Allen and the Bills are moving to Austin! Nooooooo!!!
My question is which is the higher amount for the 2022 season, Allen's pay with his fifth year contract or a brand new contract?
In other words, how do we build a Super Bowl roster?
I mean, we could win it this year should everything go right but I think on paper Tampa and KC are better teams right now.
Im think with AJ, Groot And Boogie Getting playing time this year, and Jerry, Star And Addison coming year for the books next year, maybe we can sign an impact player to add to our D where ever it turns out we need it, and have another strong draft (I'm assuming we always have a strong draft under Beane which is totally undecided at this point.)
Anyway, could Beane be holding off on an Allen deal in order to take a big swing at a Super Bowl next year?
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This is an hilarious post. But hopefully the Bills know exactly what to do at WR (& DL for that matter!)
Makes me want to watch a Bills game.... I just have to stay away from that AFC Championship Game.....
That game will bring you down right away.
The Bills have got to be better!
They have got to score a LOT of points in week five.
They have to come up with some legit stops on defense. Like a pass defensed as they go for either Kelce or Hill.
Maybe even an int. Maybe a sack and FF on Mahomes......
Then, we need to win that ST battle.
We have to win!
Go Bills!
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1 hour ago, NewEra said:
I think he’s going to stick.
I really think it is time Bills fans and McBeane start to consider carrying seven WRs. Don't ask me how. Especially with our weird and over-stacked DL it would be very hard. But I love that Kumerow is big and plays special teams. I bet he knows the O well as well. I have McKenzie as a lock and either the kick or punt returner (But not probably both....I think he would get injured doing that too much. Better to split the job between two WRs. Which brings me to Stevenson. He could be a good returner while he learns WR. I also love Hodgins as a WR. Because he is not only big, but long and athletic. A leaper. We need to start developing our own weapons and Kumerow, Stevenson And Hodgins are a good place to look. We also need to be deeper with weapons so we don't run out like we did last year. I think seven gives us the weapons we need. We are weak at TE, maybe carry just two? Have some on the PS to call up if needed. IDK?
I want 7 WRs and 11 DL. DL is such a mess. Do we keep Johnson who excels on STs? Obada seems too good to wave. Addison will cost us millions to wave. It's nuts.
Bottom line: The Bills need to be WAY better to beat the chefs in week five (and then again in Buffalo in January).
To do that we need more very good weapons on offense.
And much better defense all the way around.
(our STs faired rather well last winter, knock on wood.)
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6 minutes ago, NewEra said:
I’m glad we addressed it. Now we just have to hope they can produce. It’s a Lombardi or bust season and we only have one edge rusher that was decent in the NFL last season (Hughes). Obada did his work inside. Addison was awful imo. Epenesa looked good vs Bobby Hart today, but so did I. We need Rousseau and/or Basham to be positive pass rushers this season.
Houston has been a beast in the nfl for over a decade and was very good last season as well. 1 year- 4M. I’d take him over Addison every day of the week
Maybe the process is going to pay off big this year?
Our entire defense HAS to be better if we are to beat KC (& Tampa). I mean, we had a real gotta go back to the drawing board moment vs. KC. Fans were not stupid calling for Leslie's head. If it ain't Leslie maybe it is the talent? We have 12 DL that could conceivably make our roster but how many will disrupt KC's plans? We had the fantastic 2017 draft, we got JA, We did excellent getting Poyer & Hyde, we did well in free agency overall, but it is the draft after 2017 not counting Allen that are the questions. Or, another way of looking at it is the problem is the defense (which was largely drafted).
Tremaine, Ed, AJ, Groot And Boogie will determine if the Bills are a Super Team or not. They can play so-so all year and the O and STs will keep them winnng but in the playoffs you need balance and you need defense.
(I think Tremaine is a big key. He has the talent to really be a great player. He needs the drive, he has got to recognize the plays, no where everyone is going, step into those passing lanes and get his hands on some balls. He should be a zone nightmare for QBs but he is not.)
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12 hours ago, billsfanmiamioh said:
I still haven’t been able to watch it..
I recommend you don't (LOL) you'll be calling for Frazier's Head (again). It's bad, we were almost completely outclassed. So strange to see after we kicked do many other teams asses. The good news is of course that All our skill weapons were injured. So, on offense there is clear hope if we can stay healthy.
Our special teams played well so that's OK.
Where we're really looking for answers is defense. Our pass rush was non-existent. Our coverage was soft and we had no idea where KC's two big weapons were. Like we played complete straight zone giving no special attention to The big two.
In man, it was just as bad. So, Leslie..... LOL! I have no idea how he plans to slow them down. I guess we have to break out the Tampa film. (I didn't watch the SB as I hate both teams, LOL, I almost always do.... I remember rooting for Cincinnati vs. SF and not hating either team. That was the last one I think? No, I liked SF vs. KC. I love defensive based teams.. I don't understand how we can get better in the back seven with the same exact guys but I guess they can improve. Especially with a better front four.... Groot is sooooo raw though. If he has a good rookie year we probably have something special as he is as raw as they come. Maybe Star, Obada, AJ And Boogie turn around the front four? You could add Harry to that list as he enters year two of his rebuilt knee... so, it's possible they can be a lot better.....I sure hope Obada makes it!
It will definitely be a great season when we are playing anyone but KC or Tampa....
If we beat them too it'll be super.
Go Bills!
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Maybe Stevenson makes the roster?
As the deep speed guy?
Is He our fastest WR?
Is he our best option going long?
i had him coming down with an untimely injury to red-shirt in '21 but perhaps we need him this year for his deep speed?
While Diggs, Sanders, McKenzie and Davis are all capable of going long and getting open I don't think any of those guys strike any fear into a defense?
Maybe Stevenson does?
The Bills have to be a lot better than last season in all three phases including Josh Allen if we are to upset the reigning chefs in our conference.... Everyone, to a man needs to be better. Especially our defensive line, we have to help our back seven shorten their coverage time significantly. We have to hit Mahomes and make him nervous. We need to better disguise coverages, and know where the chefs talent is and get some coverage there. Geez, we were pretty bad last year at everything defense.....
The offense has to get healthier for the playoffs #1, but they need to be better as well. JA has to go into an unbeatable zone. I know he can do it. That is what he is going to be this year; almost impossible to beat. Especially with our improved run game ,and better depth at WR.
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1 hour ago, billybrew1 said:
The Bills D has to get meaner and tougher and win those one on one match ups to really mess plays up!
This year, I hope, all these defensive coaches we have, four former DC's (at least) in our DL, LB, DC, and HC and perhaps our secondary coach was a DC before as well? All these linemen, if they can just play all out every play and then rotate like they're supposed to....With all these coaches and all these old players, they should really help our young DL (Tremaine, Ed, AJ, Groot And Boogie) advance their games so that by November they can be useful young bucks.
(But, then you just have to wonder if the rookies are strong enough, LOL. I remember some young Bill talking about Dareus when Dareus was teally good and he said he could do what Dareus could if he was massively strong like Dareus. So, you hav to born with that frame that allows you to get unusually strong and then you have to put in all the massive hours working it.... I sure hope Groot And Basham were captains on the weight lifting teams at their respective colleges.
I'm watching the Chefs-Bills game, the AFC Championship and it is very clear our WRs are severely beat up, no longer able to get open, JB nothing like his former self the year before.
Im telling you, we need impact players. We need a lot of them. On both sides of the ball. On offense, it is clear, we need our weapons to get open. (We also need refs to call holding according to the rule book.)
On defense it is not as clear but our zone defense was way too soft. We had zero awareness of where Kelce was and man, that is terrible! We looked poorly coached. We have to lean on KC's two big play makers and it looked like we did the opposite.
Having said all that, I'll tell you, our DL has to help our coverage. If Jerry and Addison don't play better playing less. If we drafted like ***** getting AJ, Boogie and Groot, we'll never beat the chefs....They are sooooo much more than Mahomes. They beat us on both lines. They out-skilled us, they beat us everywhere.
We can beat them, but it is going to take a lot of work. And we had better of drafted well....Very well.
If we have this O healthy: a better OL than last year with improvement interiorly. A tougher OL.
We go four-wide with these healthy receivers.... Diggs, Sanders, Beasley and Davis.
Singletary the lone back....Hopefully he plays with more confidence than last year, more understanding of the O. More plays called to match his skills. Looking at the game, maybe we need the rookie, Stevenson to really stretch the D?
IDK? Gotta have true weapons. Gotta have them healthy.
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The Bills D has to get meaner and tougher and win those one on one match ups to really mess plays up!
This year, I hope, all these defensive coaches we have, four former DC's (at least) in our DL, LB, DC, and HC and perhaps our secondary coach was a DC before as well? All these linemen, if they can just play all out every play and then rotate like they're supposed to....With all these coaches and all these old players, they should really help our young DL (Tremaine, Ed, AJ, Groot And Boogie) advance their games so that by November they can be useful young bucks.
(But, then you just have to wonder if the rookies are strong enough, LOL. I remember some young Bill talking about Dareus when Dareus was teally good and he said he could do what Dareus could if he was massively strong like Dareus. So, you hav to born with that frame that allows you to get unusually strong and then you have to put in all the massive hours working it.... I sure hope Groot And Basham were captains on the weight lifting teams at their respective colleges.
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I love this team. I love the Bills!
Go Bills!
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3 hours ago, 1ManRaid said:
Incoming articles from still salty Viking "writers" about how this further proves Diggs is a diva and ball hog and how they "won the trade".
It's pretty clear. We, at that time, had a very young QB that needed an established WR to ensure his growth. We got that. We still have that.
The vikings also did fantastic for sure. No playoffs to speak of, no, but it appears that they received a ton from Buffalo.
What do the Vikings need to do to make the playoffs?
I am not sure what they lack as they are never on tv here.
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It's not even August and it looks like the colts are already done....
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7 minutes ago, wppete said:
Strange first name.
Jonathan?
yeah, pretty weird.
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Is KR/PR too much for a non-dedicated man? Is McAkenzie big enough to handle both?
Can the Bills be better on STs this year?
Maybe. It will be exciting....
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5 hours ago, wagne591 said:
Daboll will be a head coach somewhere in the NFL next season and Trubisky will be his starting QB!! Think about it what better way to groom you future QB for whatever team he may be coaching then using JA to show Trubisky the ropes of your offense without getting on the field. Daboll will be coaching a Trubisky led team in one of the following locations IMO:
LV Raiders: I don't think this is what the Mark Davis envisioned when hiring Chucky and Mayock when he hired them. Mayock has messed up a couple of draft classes and once he gets fired here I can't see him going back to the Draft show he once hosted on NFL network. Chucky has always been over rated in my eyes....he was a better game day host them head coach. Carr although good at times, reminds me of a poor mans Andy Dalton and the reason why I say poor man's Andy Dalton is because at least Dalton could get his teams to the playoffs. The Raiders are also in the same division as the Chiefs as we know and they need to score points to match the Chiefs..and that isn't going to happen on a consistent basis without a mobile QB with a gun who can sling it. The Chargers will be no push over either.
Minn Vikings: What better way for Trubisky to become a starting QB again other then in the same division as the team that dumped you and haunt them for the next 8 to 10 years. I don't think Zimmer makes it though the season this year and Cousins isn't taking them anywhere....ever. Cousins is a glorified back-up QB and a rich one at that. Daboll coming in there with Trubisky will be great for that offense and poised to take over the division again for a good run IMO.
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Houston Texans: Yes the Texans are in a bad spot right now. Once they trade away D. Watson they will have a ton of draft picks and nowhere to go but up. I think Daboll would take this job if the contract is good and he has a say in everything that goes on within the team but not the final word. I don't think it ever works out where the coach is also the GM...and don't mention the Patriots because Cheating Bill is an over rated GM who caught lighting in a bottle with TB12 who made Bill look good while QBing a team with a lot of bad rosters. I think this team needs to do what the Bills did when Sean and McBean got to town and clean house and rebuild. I don't know who would take this job though it kind of reminds me of the Browns and Us a few years ago...a place where head coaching dreams went to die. But both franchises seemed to figure it out so maybe Daboll can take that experience and build the Texans.
But this won't happen because all the coaching jobs will be filled before Daboll get's a chance to accept one because the Bills will be playing in the SB. Go Bills!!
Daboll may get hired even though the Bills are going at least to the AFC title game again. And he may sign Tribusky.
And if he goes, he is definitely taking assistant O-line coach Ryan Wendell. Just as long as Daboll doesn't poach Chad Hall, Ken Dorsey or Bobby Johnson we might be OK. If he becomes HC and hires Chad Hall as OC the Bills are in trouble, imho.... There's going to be growing pains there. I thought Hall was ahead of Dorsey as Hall gets a lot of good press since his hire. He's a real hard worker like Daboll.....
This offseason is a huge one. With Jerry, Addison and Star coming off the books and AJ, Groot And Basham gaining valuable experience.... I hope our coaching staff doesn't get too devastated.
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Could Mitch Tribusky become a brand new type of QB in the NFL?
More of a 1-B so we remove wear and tear and avoid injury to our #1?
I mean things like mopping up games a little earlier than in the past or possibly giving him starts vs. the jets and Falcons at the end of the year?
Maybe?
Josh took a lot of hits mopping up Miami, etc..... I think Mitch could do that (mop up the fish) .
Yes, it sez here we sweep the East once again. Our competition is much better especially in NE and Miami but we are much more mature and prepared to handle upstarts missing key components.... (see: QB). I think the Bills are ALSO better this year. Along the offensive and defensive lines particularly. On O, LG will be upgraded no matter who the starter is he will be better than last season. Our new(er) OL will also learn how to run block more effectively over the summer AND we are already superb pass blockers (could be better at LG).
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26 minutes ago, LeGOATski said:
Yeah, it's gonna be tough to choose who rounds out the group. It really depends on how Stevenson and Hodgins progress through camp/preseason.
Stevenson grabbed a deep ball from Fromm where he got good separation. If he keeps doing that, it's gonna be hard to try to hide him on the PS.
Stevenson is going to fall victim to an unfortunate accident fairly soon.....
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5 hours ago, Blainorama5 said:
Looks like plenty of room still left on the roster for Ertz. 😉
Yes!!!!! Ertz is another blue-chip offensive player that can keep the O moving if (when) we run into injuries.
I have my doubts about our TE room and our bottom WRs if we were to call upon him under the big lights.
(then again, I'm not exactly sure Ertz can still do that.)
The point is last season we absolutely ran out of weapons and failed Josh. You just don't do nothing the following season and hope for the best; you build depth. Some will say we signed Sanders and that is sort of an upgrade I agree because JB was really out most of last season. So it is an upgrade. However, Diggs, Sanders, and Beasley don't strike me as the most iron men we could get. One could even argue that the reason we have them is because they are slender. With Beasley and Sanders anyway. Don't get me wrong, I'm proud to have them both and I think Sanders is our true #2 WR this year, he is very good. I just don't want to run out of weapons again..... Maybe Beane takes a close look at our current TEs and bottom receivers over the course of preseason and determines we have the guys we need. That we could replace a Beasley if need be. Or a Sanders? Maybe both? I don't think we could really replace Diggs as he is our money man. I think every great offense has players they cannot lose....
Does anyone think the Bills season could go on to the Super Bowl minus Diggs?
I also wanted to mention I have this sneaking suspicion that we are going to miss Daboll more than most think.
I think the wide-open TDs might go away without him..... He definitely schemes most of them..... Although you have to credit Diggs for attracting so much coverage. Beasley at times draws a steady double (once Allen hits him a couple times.)
It seems Daboll stays away from Beasley often I think Daboll doesn't want to tempt fate with injuries. He is just so small.
Beasley can beat almost anyone fairly easily one on one....with today's rules it is just so easy for a guy like Beasley super, super lightning quick. Beasley simply reacts to the DB feet and goes the other way and it is too late for him to recover, Beasley is open by five yards. He is a great modern day slot WR. Sanders is more valuable to me as he can get open playing on the line. That's a lot harder to do. When we go four-wide this year and if we iron out our OL deficiencies we should absolutely lay waste to all defenses in the league. Put Singletary or Moss in the backfield....let 'er rip! That 4-wide ought to really kick-ass between the twenties anyway. Josh will also get his fair share of TDs from outside the red zone as well. It could be Davis, Sanders or Diggs going deep. Knowing Daboll, it could even be Beasley. Beasley gets some deep passes from Allen from time to time. I don't think many TDs though....maybe this year?
I still haven't rewatched the AFC title game and I still feel reluctant to do so....
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4 hours ago, elijah said:
I was doing an early projection of the 53 man roster for myself, and I was shocked how easy it was to find myself keeping 10 DLinemen. McBeane typically have a history of keeping 8 DL, but I would not at all be surprised to see 9 or 10 this year.
QB: Allen, Trubisky
RB: Singletary, Moss, Breida, Jones
WR: Diggs, Beasley, Davis, Sanders, Mckenzie, Hodgins
TE: Knox, Hollister, Gilliam
OL: Dawkins, Williams, Morse, Ford, Feliciano, Boettger, Brown, Doyle, Lamp, Bates
DE: Hughes, Epenesa, Rosseau, Basham, Addison, Johnson
DT: Oliver, Star, Harry, Butler
LB: Edmunds, Milano, Klein, Dodson, Matakevich, Adams
CB: Tre, Wallace, Johnson, Jackson, Neal, Wildgoose
S: Hyde, Poyer, Johnson
ST: Haack, Bass, FergusonNotable Cuts/PS/Trades: Antonio Williams, Christian Wade, Marquez Stevenson, Tommy Sweeney, Bobby Hart, Efe Obada (would really like to see Obada make the team), Justin Zimmer, Cam Lewis, Duke Williams, Jake Kumerow
What does your guys early roster projections look like?
Stevenson will get IRed for certain, watch. I say A Williams makes the roster as the 3rd RB and standout STer. Wade goes to our normal IR so we can call him up. I really want Obada too but how? If Sweeney can play STs he can make it although he might get Henderson's spot as well. I think Bates HAS to make the team so you're right on there. But Bills May carry only nine, look for another Injury along the line for the rookies..... Maybe the Bills try to put Dodson on the PS and go with five LBs and carry Obada?
I hope we get to put a good WR on the PS for injuries....the kid we got from Dallas is pretty accomplished.....
Do the Bills make one big move for their Super Season run?
Maybe our TE room doesn't look so bad with Sweeney on it? He was a very good do everything TE in college, but it is way different in the pros, is he finally ready? Did Lee rub off on him and teach him how to block? I think we can run more offense being harder to prepare for had we a TE that could really block well plus catch. Sweeney was projected to be a #2 TE. To be just that. A blocking TE that can catch. A Lee Smith with a little more speed and athleticism. Although you don't need that much athleticism to go sit in a zone. Maybe in the playoffs when defenses try to take away everything. I hope Sweeney can make the jump. He could also be useful when we go up 21 and put our back up QB in to ice the game..... Run, pass, run.....to take what the D gives short. I think we could use Mitch something like this.... Huge difference between Tribusky and last season's QB..... We need to get Josh to the playoffs healthy. Maybe Josh doesn't even play vs. Atlanta?
Rest the big man.....
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1 hour ago, Buffalo Boy said:
The D line absolutely has to take a major step forward.
The problem with Groot is he seems too tall. It seems that he will always cede the lower pad level to the defender. Does he have speed and bend to use his length to his advantage? I hope so but we shall see.I certainly get what you're saying. Are you a Chris Jones DT KC fan? I'm not a fan, I hate KC but Chris Jones is a blue DT. Do you know his hgt. and Wgt.? He is 6'6" 310#. The guy is just a monster vs. the run and pass and I think he is why the chefs are better than we are. Groot 6'6" 290# could easily gain 20 by next season. He is also used to (as much as anything else at least) rushing from the interior. Maybe he plays both for us maybe he moves to tackle. Maybe Boogie does too? Who knows? But if Chris Jones can be a feared pass rusher (and great run defender) Maybe Groot Can too. At his age and position experience level, he could become just about anything. Tight end? Who knows? The qualities I think he has are: he's tough I have heard (hard worker, etc.) He's huge (That is a given) He is a rare athlete. Especially for his size. I think he is a perfect lump of clay for our supposedly great coaches. (Frazier, McD, our DL coach, our LB coach, we have a lot of great D coaches supposedly.)
Hopefully, Tremaine, Ed, AJ, Groot and Boogie really shine this fall. I don't expect a ton from the rookies, but everyone else. From the rookies, I want to see glimpses of great talent. Especially from Groot even though he is exceedingly raw. I think he is smart and a hard worker so if he is special athletically we should see it....
But back to getting a pass rusher, I agree that for the most part, I think it is shorter guys that excel. Or, at least, we should have a young, squat, speed guy on the roster like Jerry Hughes. We'll see....
With Jerry, Star and Addison coming off the payroll this year perhaps we can sign an impact veteran defender? And maybe draft another DL in the first two rounds?
We have to keep an eye on O always though as well as JA needs protection and weapons that get open. We'll see what we have this year (from the last three drafts) and act accordingly next draft.
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Yes, there certainly is. Slot WR is an easier position than flanker but we have one of the best in Beasley. Sanders is a pretty damn good #2 or at least was one last season. Who knows when his body will give out? Dion Dawkins, I think, is already on the list with those 3 if not, just by a notch. Williams was extremely impressive as a pass blocker. Can he improve as a run blocker? He's young enough and is only hitting year two in our offense. Morse is under appreciated on our team but not a true blue-chipper. Can Singletary take a step-up and be a reasonable semi-copy of Thurman Thomas? I think he can be close if he has some success to build on. If the run blocking is better and more aligned with his game. Bring a TT copy would be pretty good for a third rounder. I definitely think he can catch better, he's a good blocker already, he is very similar to Thurman in making many miss in a phone booth. He's great at turning four into twelve or more. His problem is getting three when there is only one.
On defense we have a lot of picks too though they are a bit more of complete guesses. Tremaine is first and foremost and a light could turn on for him. Maybe the front four do more damage opening big play possibilities for him? Then there's Ed. Are we holding him back? I know he doesn't try to shoot gaps fast often if ever. What's up with that? Leslie thinks he can make more plays in his defense; let's see it. Then after that is a big drop-off to maybe AJ? Poyer and Hyde are what they are; a solid pair of safeties. Anyway, AJ is entering year two so he has a shot. Next I have Groot (more talent) over Boogie (more experience). Groot has a good name, a good look and moves incredible athletically for a huge man. I didn't look up any film on Boogie and his peculiar hgt. wgt. for an end or tackle. A true tweener, I wish him the best and I get some hope for him in that he already has a lot of fans. Maybe they're right? Anyhoo, we really, really, really need these guys to come thru for us to have a decent shot at dethroning the AFC Champs.