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Rex got a 5 year deal w the Bills and lasted just under 2 years. But, he got paid in full.

Yes, I noticed that too. Perhaps the DL is forced into scheme moves that don't fit these players talent. something is wrong here. We need to put square pegs into square holes or something like that.

The Bills turned AJE into a pass rushing DE. He came out of IOWA as a DT. I wonder if that decision was wrong and he should have bulked up and play DT. Just saying, the Bills did what they wanted w him, and may not have gotten it right. I rate him a journeyman DE, but not great.

Beneford can't run with the burners. So, he is limited to what he can do in McD's scheme. He may grade out well, but, man coverage is a problem for him. He was a late draft choice for a reason....lack of top end speed. Douglas is clearly on a lower plane than he was in 23, just getting older. Bills would only retain him for veteran minimum, as he is better than Ingram or Lewis. Johnson had only a fair year, but he is still solid, maybe the game breaker he was a few years ago. Yup, new talent is needed in these positions. As for safety, Rapp and Bishop can play, just not at the level we have been used to. Bishop may yet develope into the player we need. Hamlin should not be retained, good slow soldier. But, a good tackler like him might hang on in the margins. Again, one of the top thre draft choices needs to go here. Looks like a DE, CB and Safety round 1 and two to me. (where the Bills have three picks) Another late round db might also be picked if he has the speed necessary to cover the burners.

he would get a 5 year contract. Rex had a 5 year deal w the Bills, worked just under two. the Bills paid that off fully. so, $8 mil w 5 years guaranteed could still move him. He probably makes about $3mil today. I am not saying this will happen, but, that is the type of temptation we are talking about here.

Had that been caught, I am thinking Josh and company would have produced 3 points in the minute and a half that was left. the national media has not even conjectured about this possibility. Andrews did not drop the game winning 2 pointer, he dropped the game tying 2 pointer.

Personnel shortcomings. Milano has instincts now at 30. Williams not so much ,but he is faster than Milano now. DT is a weakness. Oliver is a B player. Jones a little over the hill. Phillips playing because the others can't do the rush job he does after 10 seasons. bothers me that Carter isn't good enough to be active. Need another high draft choice in the DL. And, another safety. Jury is out on Bishop but I am not pesimistic there. But, Damar is a C player. Experienced, complete but slow and non aggressive. Good tackler though. (Fa next spring.) Miller is way over the hill, need a good edge. Bills have a one ,two 2's in this draft and most if not all will go to the D imho. So, I think Babich is doing fine w what he has. Not the caliber D though I think of when I think of a super bowl winner. Maybe our coaching will win it, maybe not.

Underrated goes with the territory in Buffalo. Small market, and the national media just doesn't care. Sell more papers and get more clicks covering NY Chicago LA etc.

The conditions will impact the game. Have the Bills practiced outside this week. I am guessing not. To much to do in the warm practice dome. Buffalo used to h ave a cold weather advantage, but that washes out these days with the indoor practices.

Assistants make $3mil or so. Head coaches make 6-8 mil I think. I suspect the money might matter to some but not all coordinators. He who wants to run his own show will go. Security minded will stay for something short of the total difference for family stability. In either case, its a good l iving but an all consuming job.

When The Bills violate the rules, make the call. When the officials blow the call, call them out! They are NOT privledged!

The TV guys don't care. Its about the money!

How many guys in the concussion protocol? Lewis? #28 others? Those kind of Losses would hurt.

Cooper is an end of career rental for the Bills. He still has game and is an old pro. Don't know if he will be on the roster next year, but the Bills would do well to retain him if they can afford him. The lack of drama that Diggs brought is fine, Josh is the star here now and going forward.

He must want the job if he took the interview. Go for it, then.

Samuel should have me snaps. Coleman has turned out to be the leader in drops I think. Thinking Gabe Davis like really. So, lets see Samuel if he is healthy and maybe he catches' more than Coleman. Of course, the bills knew about Coleman's drops etc when they drafted him.

Actually, I was remembering back to about ,85, when the Bills and Bronco's had a playoff game in the extreme January cold. bills won it on an INT by Carlton Bailey, the MLB at the time. Low scoring affair, as the elements were heavy on both teams. Hope I got that year almost right. I was there!

Ahhh...not the real Chiefs though.

One and done tournament. Bills can get to KC I think. But, that will favor the chiefs, but not by much. (thats why they play the games) Buffalo vs Detroit in the SB. Media and betting venues will favor the Lions out of the box, so put your money on the Bills early to get the best point spread.

Back when I was an athlete, an extra day off in season allowed the body to rest and repair. Definnitely a good practice late in a season. JUst enough practice to put in the game plan and polish up timing.

The Bills D scheme is now unmasked in the league. On TV they said "blood in the water for the Bills now" the scheme will have to be tweeked, and need better players. and, Milano looks a step slow out there to me, I don't want to see that, but I do.

Yes, Elam is a cover/man CB and has all the physical skills to do that. But, McD doesn't value that, he wants guys in position, even if they are a step slow. (Beneford) Elam is the second coming of Ronald Darby, who was also a cover CB. (still in the league btw) Elam will go elsewhere and play well imho. Beneford is McD's find...but the LA receivers undressed him. He had his zone covered, but, didn't make a play on the ball much. And, the scoop a couple of weeks ago, Beneford showed he is relatively slow for a CB, and not up to running with the speed receivers. So, the McD scheme gets good results most of the time, except when the opposition sees what is going on and does something else. A D set up to stop the big play in the air can't stop the run much as we have seen now. And our D line isn't good enough to get pressure sufficient to let the zone back end get things done all the time. (zero sacks against the Rams)

Mike White is the real backup imho. Mitch is a journeyman, but has played a lot. Might get by with him a couple of games. white has had some runs as a starter, and has shown he can play. Buffalo is lucky to have him. Likley to loose him next year as he will be in demand. He left Miami for difference in opinion w the team management.

McD has show he knows how to beat the Ravens. KC too. Its just doing it all in a string.....nothing is really out of reach imho.

Have seen him to it before....its one of his moves.