Rocky Landing

I wonder what his display name is on this site?

You kind of touched on it yourself when you say "he seems to be a willing blocker." That's a bigger part of being a WR (especially being further down the depth chart) than a lot of people realize. But, I also think that if you take an honest look at Jones' strengths vs. weaknesses, increasing his upper body strength could go a long way in improving his weaknesses, including coming down with contested balls, and maybe improving his catch radius.

Yeah, those highlight reels are really informative.

I know. The reason I brought up Wallace was just to draw into question Dawkins' "lock" on the LT position based on where he has been positioned during OTAs without pads on. I have a hard time believing that there is even a lot of actual competition going on for O-line position until TC. I think there is probably more opportunity to compete for D backfield positions during OTAs based on what happens in 11-on-11s, for example, as there are more meaningful things happening in those positions, as opposed to linemen who are not allowed to do the biggest part of their job. Is there any chance that Dawkins has already outperformed Nsekhe? I don't see how. So, to say the Dawkins has the LT position "locked down" is making the assumption that either Nsekhe has no chance to outperform him in TC, or that McD won't care. I wouldn't bank on either of those things.

If there is a real reason to say that Dawkins has the job locked down, it is because he earned it. Which is rather hard to do for an offensive lineman without pads on. If I am not mistaken, Levi Wallace played the CB spot opposite White in OTAs, as well. Does that mean Wallace has that CB spot “locked down?”

I did. Dawkins was listed as a guard when we drafted him. Add to that the Nsekhe signing, whom, by his own admission, is less comfortable on the right side. And this isn’t some fan-based brainstorming. There were several articles written in the subject: https://buffalonews.com/2019/04/26/cody-ford-buffalo-bills-right-tackle-nfl-draft-offensive-line-new-starters-analysis/ https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.buffalorumblings.com/platform/amp/2019/1/11/18177359/buffalo-bills-not-ruling-out-a-position-switch-for-left-tackle-dion-dawkins-in-2019

It’s pretty good for a #2 WR on a traditionally run-first team with a below-average pass rate. Doesn’t much fit your narrative, does it?

I haven’t read through this whole thread, so I’m. It sure if I’m going out on a limb here, but... i would say that if Brady* went down with an ugly, career ending injury, there would be about 10% of the present fan base that would cheer (probably a bit too loudly). But, I think the majority would show reverence. Sure, we all hate him. Sure, he cheated during his career. Sure, he’s been the worst thorn in our collective asses for a generation. But, he’s also been the worthiest opponent in the Bills’ entire history, and it’s obviously not close. If I’m not home on my couch for that game, I’ll be at Buzby’s in Santa Monica, and I am confident that the entire Bill congregation that would be present would raise a glass to him, in reverence, and respect. And then we will cheer.

Country Sweet > Dinosaur > Sticky Lips. Unfortunately, unless something has changed since I was last in Rochester, Country Sweet is down to one last crappy joint on Mt Hope.

I don’t share your optimism, or vaunted opinion of McCoy, but I would bet money that Yeldon will not be on the team in September.

Well, that does depend on who you talk to. https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/pro-2018-nfl-offensive-line-rankings-all-32-teams-units-after-week-17 PFF had us 26th, and Miami 31st at season's end. I certainly do believe that our run blocking was atrocious, and contributed to a large percentage of Shady's poor season. But, it wasn't the entire reason, was it? I don't believe so. There are plenty of people on here who firmly believe that Gore, five years Shady's senior, is a better RB, and will have a greater impact. (I don't) I personally believe that Ivory, given the situations he was put in, running behind the same, crappy O-line, and the type of downhill player he is, did a good job for us. I was sorry they cut him. I would have liked to see what he was capable of behind an improved line. But, to be honest, I am not entirely optimistic about our run game this year.

Look at his avatar. He's a Pats* fan.

A bunch of guys I can't wait to see in pads. Oliver, Ford, and D. Williams, especially.

Interesting stuff! Thanks!

Well, it is the offseason, after all. I'd like to see that index.

Holy Smokes! Low character/high talent : High character/low talent

Maybe we'll get a look at Late Nate's hypnotic powers?

Would you watch if it were the Bills?

Glad to see they're giving McKenzie so many reps. D. Williams, too. Can't wait for the pads to come on, though.

Never stopped him before...

It's about a honest as a reality show gets. I'm always impressed with the turnaround they have in editing. It's a monumental task to sift through hundreds of hours of footage per episode, and get it up on the screen in a matter of weeks. Looking forward to it.

Interesting article on peak ages for track and field athletes. https://travelingtrackster.wordpress.com/2014/09/23/track-field-peak-athletic-age/ Goodwin will be 29 next summer, which puts him at the tail end of average peak age for his events, so it's not enormously unlikely that he could qualify for the team. I hope he makes it.

And here come the straw men...

The weirdest thing about this post is that it was written without a shred of irony. Yes, context. Yes, I am aware of Zay Jones' catch percentage. I'm also aware of his drop rate. I'm also aware of all the other things that provide context to such stats. But, all the other things you point out in this post? They also provide context. Don't try to hit me with some straw-man argument that I am some die-hard Zay Jones fan trying to pump him up to something greater than the sum of his parts. I'm not. Nor am I going to ignore all of the things about Sills that you are pointing out. And that's what makes posts like yours so useless. In the same post that you accuse me of "ignoring anything that doesn't suit me," (i'm not) you utterly ignore anything that doesn't suit your crusade. It's exhausting, and an utter waste of time.