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You're right, I stand corrected- for some reason I thought it was post 2003 lockout for a few years , but it was post 94-95 lockout

Gretzky is arguably the GOAT for hockey, no disagreement there. But Ovechkins goal record is legit. You make it sound like scoring one timers from the top of the circle is easy- If it were, every team would have a 50 plus goal guy every year. He has a feel to get open on power plays, and his shot is lethal

He admitted he doesn't like it in an interview a month back Josh Allen is on the bills, right? So like I said, it's a cheat code for the bills since he's the running doing the play

I don't understand why McDermott wants it gone lol.. Its basically a cheat code for the Bills. (minus the championship game)

26 million guaranteed? Seems like a big overpay IMO

Good post. I think a lot. Cook wants 15 mil. (Or close to) And guys who get that money, play 75% of the snaps roughly. With the bills signing Ty Johnson back which eats up a lot of 3rd down snaps, I definitely think it's a clear indicator the bills see cook more as a 50% snap guy, which would effect his value

Exactly- The Bills O line is elite- Cook had massive holes to run through all year. I am not trying to say Cook isn't a good player, because he is. But at what cost? I would rather a mid round pick who would make 2-3 mil per season, combined with Ray Davis and Ty Johnson- At let's say 80-90 % of the production. Compared to paying Cook 12-15 mil

What's the common denominator behind let's say moss and singletary not succeeding a ton in Buffalo ? (Cause I don't see how those washed up vets you listed is a good comparison) Bills o line, and especially the run blocking was awful. Moss was a beast in Indi- Singletary had a very good year for Houston when he left Buffalo. And the one game James cook did miss this year, Ray Davis had 150 scrimmage yards Is James cook the best RB out of the guys you listed? For sure- But if this O line stays in tack, and as long as Josh Allen is the Qb- The run game will be good

Ya I 100 percent agree with all of this. And this is exactly where I'm at with cook as well

Unpopular take, but not that concerned. I hope he's the RB for 2025, as yes, he is a good player. But... RB is such an easy position to fill, and the bills o line is borderline elite. I feel like most backs would have good success behind this o line

Still sucks, but... Chiefs getting crushed in the SB, and Josh winning the MVP, was at least a minor consolation prize

Ya, maybe. He's a twitchy, route runner- If he loses some of that twitch cause age/acl, going to be a lot tougher for him to find production

Ya fair points- I am a bit torn on if I think Diggs is done or not though. 2023 2nd half season with the bills- all his advanced stats showed he was declining pretty rapidly. Last year he was pretty descent before the injury , but he didn't have to be the "guy" and was used more in the slot position. Now coming off an acl going into his age 32 season? Not gonna say he's done, but i think the tank is running pretty close to empty

Fair- But Diggs was what, 26 or 27 when he came to Buffalo? Now this year he's turning 32 coming off an acl injury.

Yep a lot of parallels for sure. Diggs did tear his acl in October and Beckham tore his in February, that would be the only difference So he will have about 4 months more recovery on his side. (But to your point, I don't think he will Be ready for the start of the season)

Ya most likely as the cap is going up. I do hope they sign him to that extension you said- As it's only gonna get more expensive

Stingleys deal was announced as 3 years 90 mil- But those are agent numbers- it's actually 5 years , 113 mil. (22.6 a year) As it's spread through his 4th year and 5th year option. https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/derek-stingley-jr-s-new-contract-will-be-five-years-113-million He won't make more than Stingley IMO

Do you like the shout podcast? Overall I think it's pretty solid. Ryan Talbot doesn't do much for me as I think he's just "ok". But Matt Parrino is really good IMO

Fair enough. If it is a CB4 signing, then I'm good with it. If it's a CB3/compete for a starting job with the rookie, then I got a big issue haha. We’ll agree to disagree though. Just different opinions on Dane is what it comes down to. I Appreciate the respectful conversation👍

Ya I would agree with that. But I would feel a lot more comfortable having those guys as an insurance option, opposed to Dane Jackson. Cause CB3 on every team in the nfl will be playing at some point, as injuries happen a lot at the CB position

Respectfully, you're incorrect saying Dane is the same as the players I listed and I'm not even trying to be a jerk by saying this. It's not even close. Don't take my word for it, just look at the stats I do disagree with Dane as the CB3. Injuries happen a ton in the nfl and unfortunately benford is a bit injury prone. I don't want to live in a world where Dane is one snap away from playing in big games. It's all good and we can agree to disagree on what we think about Dane. But I think drafting a rookie and then having Dane as your CB3 and/or competing for CB2 is a disaster waiting to happen. (As we literally witnessed that last year in the safety position)

How do you figure Dane has been average? His grades last year were some of the worst in football, and he got benched on one of the worst defences in the nfl, and then cut. In every imaginable way, he was a disaster last year. Elam and bishop were 1st and 2nd rounders drafted by Beane. And you're saying as a Super Bowl calibre team in josh Allen's prime, that you go all In on a rookie corner who's never played a down of nfl football in his life? And if it fails, you have Dane Jackson who was benched by maybe the worst defence in the nfl, to take the starting role?

Fair. What I'm trying to say overall: Dane is fine if he's the CB4. But if they go into the season planning for him as the CB3- And they draft a rookie assuming he will be CB2, and/or competes with Dane for the starting job, Then it's a massive failure. Bring in a quality vet that's not going to cost you a ton like the names I listed above- Let him compete with the rookie, and have Dane as CB4. If they do that, then I promise you I'll shut up lol

Shaq Griffin, Witherspoon, Kendall Fuller. Way better options than Dane. Ya they are looking to draft CB2, doesn't mean it's going to work out does it? We drafted Cole bishop to be the starting safety last year and he got beat out by Damar Hamlin... 🤢 You want to live in a world that if the rookie corner doesn't pan out, that you have Dane Jackson starting on a Super Bowl calibre team?

There's so many things you're misquoting me on.. 1. I said I fully expect the bills to draft a corner with one of their first 3 picks 2. I said he would be inserted into the starting line up if there was an injury. As I'm predicting they want him to be CB3. (Personally, I hope it's CB4) And No I don't want a world where Dane Jackson is competing for a starting CB2 job lol. We know the player he is. If he wins or even has a chance to win the CB2 job, then it's an absolute failure by Beane addressing the corner back position If he's CB4? Fine. If he's CB3? Not good enough