Mister Defense

Why get another top tight end when Knox is already used so poorly by Dorsey? It is as nonsensical as getting a better running back, a waste of time. How many targets did Knox have last year? 60? How many did Kelce have? Dorsey seems to have almost no use for, or ideas for, using the middle of the field effectively with his running backs of tight ends. The Bills payed huge money to Knox last year. How many games would you say he made a difference in? But just like with Singletary, not Knox's fault, but the fault of a poor offensive coordinator who doesn't know how to use all of the field. Or make the best use of his players.

Very disturbing how dumb Jackson is being about almost all related to his new contract, from his initial decision to not get a real agent, to his unreasonable demands, to his most recent tweet. While I do not think it is likely he would have been be a QB consistently leading a team to contend for a championship, he could have had an excellent career and made a slew of money. But he has made all of the wrong moves, greatly diminishing his value and the respect people once had for him. These moves may define his career if he doesn't change his mindset soon and also get some good, professional representation.

Diggs is not a selfish idiot, someone who thinks more about his stats than the team. I disagree that he would think this way. But if he does, then f**k him and move on, as he would have proven the Minnesota doubters right after all. I think the prospect of adding another high caliber, even Hall of Fame caliber receiver, would make Diggs extremely happy.

No it's not, as it is par for the course. They are again settling for the mediocrity (or worse) on the offensive line that has prevented the Bills from taking the next step. Same 'ol, same 'ol: we'll get by, I know what I am doing'... They will have a slew of O lineman in camp, again, and lots of new faces, and think that in itself, once again, that will somehow make up for a lack of high level skills. Maybe he will prove me wrong, but it is the clear pattern.

This appears to now be a down year coming up, as this past year was. It was clear to most that by the time the playoffs came this year the Bills were playing with a lesser team than the Chiefs and Bengals. My concern this year is that some other team(s) may also move ahead of the Bills, leaving us with even less hope that this is 'the year'. The Bills need to address their weak areas: wide receivers, offensive line, linebacker and so far are not coming through. That could change. If I hear they are looking for 'depth' on the offensive line, once again, and so settling for mediocrity, and ditto for the wide receiver position, instead of addressing another fundamental weakness, then I will go into this season not expecting the Bills to compete for a championship.

Um, saying the Bills are dropping the ball in addressing weak areas, such as the O-line and receiver, and that the Bills would have been better off using the Miller money on those things, isn't 'emotional driven pithchforking'. The Bills, still a high quality team, took a clear step back last year because clear needs were not addressed well last off season. If they do so again this year, the Bills may quickly be an afterthought next season.

Yup, when the next year's team is being formed...

Pretty clear that Beane learned nothing over the last few years. He is still not willing to make real, dramatic, positive changes in the O Line. More mediocrity or worse, as is the case here. Love the Bills, but losing faith for the first time that this GM will lead them to a championship. He can't see what is right of front of us--the Bills need to upgrade their offensive line, and offense, in a dramatic way this off season. While I like the signing of McGovern, the lack of any significant movement on the O-Line and on a high caliber wide out, and a new linebacker, are all very discouraging. Maybe he should have thought into the future a bit before shelling out huge guaranteed bucks for a 32 year old linebacker, clearly on the decline? Could have signed two high level starting O lineman for that money, players that would have could have helped the Bills take the next step.

No true... In two of the most important things a Bills running back does, run the ball, of course, and protect Allen, he was one of the best in the league. 4.7 yards a carry and 6th best RB at pass blocking. As a receiver, almost 300 yards last year as well. Imagine what he will do if he finds a team truly committed to a multi-dimensional attack...

He was a little better all around running back each year. He was not used well and enough here. Allen often praised his game, his commitment and his leadership. Allen said he does whatever it takes, always. Singletary ran well, caught the ball effectively, and is one of the best backs in pass protection, A rookie may have some of those qualities, yes, but you develop them over time, by working hard. You don't cut your best back without a proven starter to replace him, especially when the price was very low.

The problem is this is what the leaders at one Bills Drive really seem to believe--still. (But I assume you are saying it as a joke-?) What a shame that the Bills' leaders, once so promising, have seemed to lose their way..

Just like people said McKenzie would fill in so admirably for Beasley this season in the slot... With no proven experience as an every game starter, people pointed to the few big games he has had a sign of his ability as a starter. Cook was not ever a starter in college, not even close, and so we have no idea how he might perform as an every down back. The Bills are now doing things they did when they sucked--making moves that are not sound, rational. You don't eliminate a high quality starter when you have no one you know can replace him--especially when talking about less than a 4 million salary One of the worst moves by Beane since he arrived, taking a sledge hammer to an area that was in great need of improvements.

Interesting how you attack his potential, his physical attributes,and then just throw in "everything" after, as if to cover the rest, his actual productivity? If he was so bad your post would have legitimate stats on his actual production in the NFL rather than his combine results. But you cannot include those, as they indicate a dramatically better player than the one you define so poorly. One of the top 15 in the league in yards per carry, #6 in pass protection for backs, and one of the better receivers too. All on a team that refused to use him or make anything of their running game this year. And 25 years old, durable, and a great team guy. And just because others in the NFL may not see his value does not mean it is not there--we see this over and over again in this league. "He held our offense back"!! Facts, stats? And then, another cliche thrown in at the end, of course!: "Addition by subtraction."

People just keep repeating this ridiculous cliche for years now. Keeping a very good starter for under 5 million a year, on a team with extremely little depth at running back, and no proven starters, was a no brainer to me. And anyone who has watched the Bills closely over the last few years would never say that the running game is not that important any more.

One of the most glaring weaknesses on last year's team was the lack of a meaningful running game. As Greg Cosell said often, it was as if the running game and passing game were not related in Buffalo. He talked as if the running game was just seemingly something arbitrary for the Bills. Unfortunately that never changed, though at times, after certain games, we thought maybe there was a breakthrough, and that the coaches would then make the running game a more integral part of the offense. Never happened. This meant the extremely one dimensional Bills had no chance at competing for a championship last year. And Josh Allen, without either a viable short passing game and running game last year, was forced to play 'hero ball'--he had no choice, as it was clearly all on him. That is why he regressed, took steps back. Now in the off season, the Bills continue on the same path, now losing their only proven starter at running back. Singletary has one of the best YPC in the league since he arrived, is in the top ten of backs as a pass blocker, and a very good, yet underused, receiver. He is also a very high character guy, a team leader, is very durable, and shows excellent drive. The Bills are so good, so sure of themselves at running back, that they could afford to get rid of this guy, their only proven starting running back? Is that it? Or, is it more about what Greg Cosell implied, that the running game is merely an afterthought with the Bills now? What will Motor earn in Houston the next few years, 3 million a year? 4? Less? What an illogical and stupid move by the Bills, eliminating such a good player from a part of their team that they are now undervaluing in ways that are catastrophic to our goal of winning a championship. You would think that by almost eliminating their once very good short passing game by letting their only proven slot receiver go last year, and then not taking the run game seriously either, the Bills would have seen the error of their ways. Looks like no such luck. Now they're doing the same things with their running game--no proven starting running back there now for next year. "Not a big deal, as we have Josh Allen', is what they seem to be saying. Been a big supporter of Beane and McDermott, but not now. They can't see the forest through the trees. Without a good running game, a commitment to it, the Bills, and Allen will never reach their potential. And never compete for a championship.

How the heck does Zeke Elliot make sense for the Bills?? It is clear that our OWN player, Singletary, is far superior, and clearly seems to have dramatically more left in the tank then washed up Elliot, who has not looked even average in years.

Bleacher Report: "Saints passers combined to throw for 3,969 yards and 24 touchdowns against 14 interceptions while posting a 93.6 passer rating last season. Carr threw for 3,522 yards and 24 touchdowns against 14 interceptions with an 86.3 passer rating. It would be fair to say Dalton performed just as well as Carr in 2022—if not better—despite having worse skill-position options." So, it seems NFL teams don't get it. Throwing huge money at quarterbacks with names we know well will not automatically make the team any better. Looking at that stat, would anyone be surprised if the Saints had the same record or worse next year? I would think that with analytics so utilized in the NFL now, that some basic data analysis would be used before teams signed players to huge contracts.

Rats! I was hoping the Jets would sign him to a long term deal, and then the Bills would not have to worry about the Jets for a while. They need to get themselves a Carson Wentz now!

The only one way both Mahomes learn their lesson is to suspend Patrick for one year. It is the only way to stop this illegal behavior. His brother relies on him, so Patrick needs to suffer the consequences now.

In my opinion, Josh Allen would beat Carr, no matter the other aspects of the teams, 90+% of the time. Josh is a leader of men, with a great arm, accuracy, and the ability to win no matter the obstacles. Carr has none of those qualities. Bring him on.

But either way, he is going to make generational wealth, of course...

I will definitely bet you that would not happen!! And I am betting you also thought the Broncos would be much improved this year with Russel Wilson-?

I really hope this happens--we won't have to worry about the Jets contending in the AFC East for a while. Not a leader, not a winner. Go Jets, get your next QB!

Wilson is a has been, phony. The day of the trade last year I said it would go down as the worst trade in NFL history. It is and will continue to be so. Just listen to the guy talk, the cliches that spew from his mouth--a telling sign that he is now just a mirage, a done football player, and can care less. I think the Seahawks would have cut him last off season--instead, Denver gave them a king's bounty, sacrificing their present and future. But you can't blame Wilson for taking the Broncos for all they are worth. Humorous that a team could be so blind and ignorant. But we can blame him that his charity is a sham, merely designed to support those he knows.

The Bills need to: 1. run the ball like they mean it, making it an integral part of their offense. If Dorsey cannot or will not do so, then he cannot continue in his roll. (I think he showed this year he can't or won't, so the Bills likely need need a new coordinator to have a real chance next year.) 2. get a good offensive line, adding a great guard, or two, and a great right tackle 3. find a young defensive lineman, a tackle or end, who can consistently put pressure on the quarterback and be disruptive in the run game. 4. draft or sign a high quality receiver, fast, and with great hands.