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Consider the sources. Elam has looked solid in his time as a starter. Solid isn’t good enough to get snaps over 2 very good corners. That’s just the reality. Is it a wasted pick? Of course…..but that doesn’t mean he sucks. You should be blinded by the great play of benford and Douglas. They are the reason why Elam never plays.

Definitely rooting for the ravens. The bengals D got destroyed early on largely in part to missing 4-5 of their top DL. They’ll be a true threat come playoffs and I’d rather have a lesser team make the playoffs.

I’d just prefer Ankou on the 53 and JP on the PS.

Lots wrong here- I’m not saying Smoot is a run stopping DT. Smoot has already played some DT in Buffalo, He moves inside in passing downs. similar to how Rousseau had done the same in the past (Rousseau is 3 lbs heavier). Smoot played mostly 4 and 5 technique in Jacksonvilles 3-4 system. He is certainly capable of swinging inside on passing downs 💯 yes- Phillips is 335 lbs- he certainly has the physical attributes of a 1T. He’s just bad vs the run. Always has been minus a handful of starts. He’s a penetrator. Jones, at 317 is plenty big enough for a 1T. I think maybe you’re confusing a 1T with a 0T (3-4 NT)

Partly due to our run game and rac are the basis of our offense. The offense is set up to excel at 1-7 yards a clip. Our rbs are both very dangerous and have a good OL plus big blocking WRs and TEs helping to lead the way for them downfield

someone was going to play the Gabe Davis role. Having WRs that can block was clearly part of their roster building. We had limited funds- 3M and great on STs. Which other 3M WRs that are monsters in the run game, are great ST players and make more spectacular plays did you want to sign? we were paying Matavavich and Neal more to do nothing but ST. Hollins makes less and has contributed by making game winning plays in the receiving game. You don’t like him, but as a Bills fan, you should. Have to believe some people have stick with their first convictions regardless how obviously incorrect they may be.

The hate is from those just want to be right from their original bad take that he was Trent Sheffield - close to useless. He’s not

Due to Carters injury, I think Smoot was to be used more as an interior pass rusher than a DE. Or at least split his snaps between the two spots. With von back, he can assume more snaps and toohill/Solomon getting DE4 snaps. I think groot is a 75% snaps kind of guy and our DE4 doesn’t have to play as many snaps as in the past. I also think Jefferson can be used as a DE on 3rd and 4th and 1. I think JP is a 1T in size and stature. Not so much in play style. Hopefully he can collapse a few pockets

Thanks for posting. Love this news. While I somewhat overlooked his addition this offseason based on his play last year (returning from injury) I’ve been very happy with his play. While Beane hasn’t been associated with good offseason FA signings (and rightly so, especially on the DL), Smoot has been a stellar signing imo. Paying him nothing and he’s been pretty dam good. The Mack Hollins signing has also been excellent. He gets hate and has had a couple 🤦🏻‍♂️ plays, but he’s a leader and he makes plays. 4th and goal TD and making the only 2 catches on the clinching drive. Add in his plus blocking skills, he plays his role well. Some say he wouldn’t make an impact. They were wrong. One could argue the Rapp signing is a good one. I wasn’t a fan of the price and length of his contract at first, but he might well be worth it. Just have to hope he can coexist with Cole as starting S’s.

The below is the play. Maybe this view doesn’t show it the hold on Torrance…. But it certainly doesn’t look like a hold on him from this video

Been busy with work, did they announce what they are doing with Ankou? I prefer him to both of them. He’s better vs the run and won’t get injured after 2 plays. I do like adding more big bodies to help limit Daquan and Eds reps a bit. I’d just prefer it it weren’t at the expense of ankou

And injuries!

Yes, he was miscast on our team.

A big body with experience. Don’t love him but I’m ok with kicking the tires until Carter comes back

I’ll take the under!

I would never unless he were under contract for the next 2 years for the minimum. The lions got zadarious smith for much less.

This is gold. Thanks for confirming

Kind of- but in reality, he went from being a dime back playing around 30% of the snaps in KC to playing 90-100% in the playoffs due to injury to not being able to beat out damar Hamlin. He couldn’t win the job…..period

I’m not trying to get you agree with me. I made a statement- you disagreed with it. I’m ok with that 👍🏻

How can we? You’d never let us

Lattimore to the commanders for a “premium pick” 3rd round and more

But being consistent for 14 seasons has nothing to do with my comment. If Shakir got hurt and his yac ability took a huge hit then my take on the matter would change. But as it stands, Shakir’s yac skills are better than Hines ward. And it doesn’t matter how long he’s done it or will do. I’m talking about Shakir’s current ability

It’s my eyes, not my heart. Shakir is a more explosive athlete with better burst and natural make you miss ability. Think what you like. Shakir is special with the ball in his hands in the open field.

You’re confusing particular skills with overall ability based on total body of work. That’s fine- I just know what my eyes tell me. Shakir is better yac (much better imo) than Hines Ward. John Brown is a better vertical WR than Anquan Boldin. It doesn’t matter if Boldin is a fringe hall of famer or not. Blind homerism, if you say so. I disagree.