Rocky Landing

I would guess Barkley to the PS, assuming the PS rules remain the same as last year.

$22 for the number of allegations. Better than $4 for his jersey number. It will be interesting to see what accommodations the Bills Mafia will make for all the displaced Dawg Pounders who will be jumping over to Buffalo until Cleveland can buy its soul back. https://heavy.com/sports/buffalo-bills/angry-browns-fans-jumping-on-bills-bandwagon-after-watson-trade/

I like Ike.

OK, I should have figured that out. I was a little surprised by the signing myself-- half mil more than we paid Trubisky last year. Definitely one of the better backups out there, though. Tons of experience starting, and has won games. Has a relationship with Diggs, also. If Allen goes down for a few games, Keenum gives us a good chance of staying in it.

Does this mean a positive prognosis for his achilles?

Jones is a RB by designation only. He's a special teams gunner. It's disingenuous to call him a backup. He's also not a lock to make the 53. There will be 90 men to start TC. Whether or not he has enough in the tank to continue to be what he has been remains to be seen. If he does, then I would think that having an elite ST is worth the cost. Field position matters. A lot.

This has really been the core philosophy of Beane's methodology. Fill the holes in FA, and set yourself up for BPA in the draft, and draft for the future. But, there have been a few times when his sights were a little more specific when it came to the first round where he really targeted players-- '18 trading up for Allen, and trading up for Edmunds, and then '20 trading away for Diggs. In all three of those instances, the FA needs for those positions were basically ignored, while they filled the other holes. In this FA period, they have addressed QB, OL, WR, TE, RB, DE, DT, and LB. What's notably absent? Could it be that Beane/McDermott are targeting, a big first-round, trade-up splash drafting of a premier, future HOF punter???

With so many players basically set on this team, I wonder if there wouldn't be sufficient impetus to trade up in either the first, or second round (or both)? We had a very similar situation last season, and we ended up with two draft picks-- a developmental guard, and cornerback-- poached off the practice squad. I don't think anyone expected Anderson, or Wildgoose to make the 53 on draft night, but I do think they were viewed as decent developmental prospects. This team has holes-- but not a ton of them. Personally, I would hope for quality over quantity this draft.

I feel like I've read (maybe in 202?) that Ike Boettger gets reps at center in practice. Does anyone know if this is true?

Perhaps this little anecdotal situation will bring some of the other top-tier WRs back to Earth regarding their upcoming contract expectations. And perhaps this will help assuage Diggs' dissatisfaction with his own situation.

I wonder if (and if so, how much) Beane conferred with Kromer when deciding how to handle the Bates situation, and the rest of the O-line in this offseason?

I basically agree with all of this. And I would add (and I have said as much in this, and other forums) that it is a mistake to draft a player based on his "NFL readiness." Zay Jones is an example of this (although he seems to be doing pretty well for himself, production notwithstanding). If the Jets can manage to upgrade their O-line (they seem to be, with the addition of Laken Tomlinson), and with the obvious upgrades in Miami, it's hard to predict who will be the poorest starting QB in the AFCE.

In my opinion, Mills would look worse than Jones did in NE, and Jones would look worse than Mills did in Houston. Jones benefitted from a risk-averse playbook that highlighted his strengths (accuracy, and processing ability) , and protected him from his weaknesses (lack of athleticism, and a weak arm). Mills certainly does not have Jones accuracy, but his toughness, and athleticism allowed him to shine in an otherwise anemic offense. Jones would have been crushed in that situation, but Mills would have had less to offer Belichick*, and the Patriots*.

I kinda stepped in it with complimenting Mac & Cheese! I will certainly say that he benefitted from good scheming, and being given the most risk-averse playbook possible. The fact that he passed on us a whopping total of three times in our first meeting says a lot (windstorm notwithstanding). But, you have to admit that as the season progressed, his playbook grew larger. He finished the season with a 67.6% completion percentage, and a 92.5 passer rating. And that ain't bad for a rook. I actually agree with this, except for the degree. In the context of the Texans vs the Patriots*, Mills was very impressive, and I think that had Jones been put in that position, he would have crumbled. Conversely, I think that Mills with that Patriots* scheme would not have faired as well as as Jones. You really can't deny Jones' accuracy. And I would sure like this to be the end of this discussion! I can't believe I've put myself in the position of defending Mac & Cheese Jones. I feel ugly and tainted...

Doesn't Tua not feel not wanted now?

Agree. Glad he remained a Washington.

Kinda sickens me to say it, but... it's hard to argue against Mac & Cheese being the best rookie QB last season. He got them to the playoffs, which really makes him look like a bullseye draft pick.

It doesn't. https://www.sportsmd.com/2021/09/01/recovery-time-for-acl-surgery-timeline-tips-and-faqs/

There has, actually. https://www.profootballrumors.com/2022/02/bills-tredavious-white-on-track-to-return-in-2022 https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2022/3/2/22958602/tredavious-white-on-schedule-in-return-from-injury I agree that CB is a concern, but not because of Tre White.

Tre onto the PUP list? Not happening.

I’ve had my left ACL done twice (both ski injuries). If you keep up with your rehab (and obviously Tre is) Then at nine months he should be a full go, and that includes conditioning. ACL replacement has become utterly routine. If Tre’s putting in the work, I don’t think we have anything to worry about (other than Dane Jackson being our #2).

I like this signing. Field position is important. You can go to probably any game last season and key in on him during returns and P/KOs and see him making plays. That said, I wonder if Taiwan spends any time in the RB room anymore? Maybe he just hangs out and does a crossword puzzle?

Dang. really liked the guy. He really wasn't too effective though...

Not to take anything away from Bates, or Motor there, but Van Noy looks like he's asleep standing in that play.

IIRC, wasn't Dawkins drafted at G?