Mister Defense

The Bills have gone from a team with only a few high level players a few years ago, to high level talent at almost every position: Defensive line Linebacker Secondary Quarterback Running back Wide receiver If the offensive line (and Brian Dabol) can take the next step this year, I agree. With Williams or Nsekhe rising to the occasion at right tackle, and Ford doing the same at right guard, the Bills should have one of the best teams in the league.

Yup, so strange how some people on here fear these players, rather than think that this clearly up and coming Bills team can, and would want to, handle them. Do most people here really not want the Bills to face great competition and win that way? Bring on Rodgers, love to see the Bills defense against him a few times a year, though very unlikely. An uncomfortable shiver! Yikes.

That is pretty funny! What an idiot.

Nope, nothing but joy. Bills 30, Bucs 10 And eight games would likely be the shortest season they'd play, in my view.

A great power running back, edge rusher --but not necessarily in that order; it depends on who is available. And, if there is potential starter at right offensive tackle still available, for that to be the guy.

Why do you think it was supposed to be funny??

Never considered that, kind of like it. He had almost 700 total yards last year, 4.6 yards a carry. Singletary, the clear starter, would have yet another Hall of Fame caliber mentor. And left on good terms, I think, had nothing negative to say (from what I know) and seemed to like playing here. I think he would welcome it, to end his career in Buffalo And McDermott can speak to Reid about him, in depth. I assume he already has? I like it, at a low price with incentives. May not need to give him very much at all guaranteed. 4.6 yards a carry last year and caught 28 passes. Veteran leadership, mentor.

April 1, 2021

Yeah, I agree with you about Fouts; and surprised at the hate for him here! And I agree on Collinsworth, but Michaels is okay. Collinsworth sucks. He is constantly praising the stars, the ones we're all supposed to love, and can't ever seem to go too far in this. He goes on and and on, heaping mountains of praise on them, as if associating himself with them adds to his reputation. Not what a good broadcaster should do. Slimy and obsequious. I'd much rather hear Fouts than him. Fouts will catch on with another network almost immediately in my estimation.

I am soo happy that the Bills have the kind of leadership that would never, ever, even for a second, consider doing this sensationalized, team destroying crap that is hard knocks. It is meant for teams like last year's Browns--and any team a yahoo like Rex Ryan coaches. Fits in perfectly with those teams. Not the Bills. Completely irresponsible for any NFL GM or coach to want to be part of this drama inducing garbage. Go Beane and McDermott!

If Oliver keeps progressing this year, builds on what he did last year, and QuintinJefferson plays up to his potential (he's 26), the Bills defense may be even better this year, more unforgiving and with more big plays. I think signing Jefferson and Diggs will be considered two of the top 10 off season moves in the NFL. Go Bean and McDermott.

Yup, agree completely. A very important man in Buffalo's history and in most of our lives. Only wish that he was still around to see what the Bills are going to do in the next five years...

Umm, very funny.?

I hope the Chargers aren't calling it in new logo, that would be embarrassing. Logo shmogo, who cares? I always liked the plain old Buffalo best: But at least when they changed it, the Bills really did so.

Wait...what's the difference? Color only? I don't think I would have noticed if not told.

If Edwards-Helaire is tough like Singletary, then he sounds like a good choice. I was thinking a big back is what the Bills would want, to complement Motor, but if Clyde can break tackles like him, then size may not matter. Crappy football last name, but Clyde will work.

For those, like me, who did not know who Stephen Ross is, those who don't know the names of every NFL owner, that is who he is--principal owner of the Dolphins.

This post is tongue in cheek, correct? Not a real question or concern, correct? Shocking, almost disturbing, if not! Gore is 36 years old, has carried the ball over three thousand five hundred times, and rushed for over fifteen thousand yards. In addition, he has almost five hundred receptions for almost four thousand more yards. You don't need to know all the specifics, of course, to know this is the reason. This is a joke, right?

Yes, not sure why some are parroting 1-2 yahoo 'analysts' on this signing--using their exact same language.. The Bills filled a significant need by giving up, as you say, a 1st this year and 4th next year. 2-3 years ago those 5th and 6th round picks were MUCH more meaningful to the less talented Bills with significant holes to fill. Now, it would be much harder for low round picks to make this much improved team. In addition, the Bills may have gotten one of the top wide receivers in the NFL--and he is young, 26 years old. He has had the opportunity to learn and grow in the NFL so there will be almost no learning curve for Diggs in Buffalo, which is not the case for most fresh out of college receivers. Also, and undermining even more directly the "steep price" nonsense, they get Diggs, at least for now, at about half the price of other top tier receivers who are available--and he's under contract for three more years. Interesting that the few saying that this was not a good move, that the Bills gave up too much, don't mention Diggs' salary and contract. Furthermore, the Bills, with a dramatically improved wide receiver group last year, take another big step forward by signing Diggs. Brown, Diggs, and Beasley? A dynamic, diverse group of receivers, possibly now one of the best groups in the NFL. I think the price the Bills payed for Diggs was excellent, enabling the Bills' offense to take the next steps forward next year, and will be considered one of the best free agent signings this off season--just like Brown and Beasely were last year. A great move by the Bills, again.

Umm...yes...as an extremely obvious answer to the question at hand, as stated.. Would anyone answer "no" to this question...? Tannehill was the highest rated passer in the NFL last year and almost led his team to the Super Bowl. So, duh?

The Bills do what they did last year: Address holes or weak areas effectively in the free agent market. Then, based on what they accomplished in free agency, they will draft the best player available at 22. And: They will sign key Bills' free agents, such as Shaq Lawson. They will not sign Jordan Phillips. They will lock up White and others before the season starts.. And then the Bills will win 12 games and earn a home playoff game.

But this is your OP, the question you posed in it, directly (not as 'an example'): "Here’s my idea...what if we took the top DE or OT on the board at 22 and trade next year’s first and one of the extra 5ths this year to get back in the bottom of round 1?" I was responding to that, as that is the base of this thread, what many are responding to. But good to hear that you know better, that that is completely unrealistic. Unless the other GM is really, really bad!

Nonsense, as Allen showed many signs this past year he is already not a "very average quarterback".

Obviously not someone very familar with the NFL draft!! It would take a lot more than next year's first and the FIFTH round this year to get another first round pick this year!!

Umm... yes, some GMS listed here... But does anyone else know how this relates to the question posed by the OP other than providing a list of some good GMs possibly? I hit the links and that does not help at all, at least from what I see. (Is it so we can go to their many yearly drafts and read each one and try to ascertain this? If so, not very helpful!) Thanks.