Kirby Jackson

This Buckeyes team is 3 scores better than everyone. We just dont always get to see this version.

ASU ML to over 52.5

There is a lot of data behind it though. You can go round by round and will find more starters, pro bowlers, all pros, etc.. are picked earlier. While there are guys like Milano and Taron, the data says you’re much more likely to add impact players earlier. If they get something like 2 number 1’s and 2 number 2’s to slide back a few spots, that’s bad for the Bills. If they start to add talent around Maye, they will quickly be the 2nd best team in the AFCE. I’d rather they don’t get the chance to start closing the gap that much. Let’s keep the whole division bad.

I think Mike White is an elevation in case Mitch gets dinged. I’d say Davidson is the other Ahh, if so, scrap that.

I voted don’t care and just be healthy. That’s my main concern. I almost lean toward “no” otherwise. If the Pats were locked into like the 3rd pick, I wouldn’t care. At 1 though, all that they need is one desperate team to make a Bryce Young type of trade and it jumpstarts their revival. I like Maye and think that they already have their QB. If they get a haul for that pick, they have a chance to be really good in a year or 2. I think that the rest of the division is heading backwards. I’d just assume as many more years as we can have, in Josh’s prime, where the division is complete trash.

Can we add Zach Davidson to this poll? I think that he gets elevated this week and sees some targets. He almost had one the other time he was elevated.

That makes sense to me. While this game has star power in Josh Allen, it doesn’t have many other “stories” (unless it’s the Bengals). The Broncos are just kind of there and the Bills/Dolphins “rivalry” doesn’t captivate the nation. I was hoping for Saturday afternoon instead, but Sunday at 1 works for me.

We scored a lot except a few times (specifically Baltimore). When teams defend you well, you need guys that just win on their own. Obviously Josh Allen does that regularly. James Cook makes some plays on his own as well. In the passing game that was CLEARLY lacking. That’s why the Bills traded a 3rd for 1/2 of a year of Cooper. Sometimes you just need to chuck it down in his direction and hope that he wins because he’s better than the guy across from him. That’s what #1 WRs do. That’s what he did last week. Coleman is also capable of making some plays where he just wins vs. the DB. It’s less consistent though because he rarely has space. Throws to Coleman are constantly in tight coverage but his ball skills are quite good. The difference with stars and role players is when teams have a good defensive scheme (as Baltimore did). When Brady can scheme guys open everywhere, “everybody eats” is fine. When he can’t, you need talent to win or you get trounced (as they did in that game). The whole offense was unlocked when Cooper got here (forget about snap percentages). Teams can no longer jam the middle and challenge you to win on the outside. That absolutely is a function of an outside threat. Again, the Bills traded a 3rd because, to their credit, they saw that.

I picked Denver. While I’d be really surprised if Miami beat the Bills here, playing a team 3 times makes me hesitate a little. The Bengals are WAY down the list for me. I’d be really nervous about the Bills defense stopping Burrow. The Bills would score their points but I’m not looking for another playoff game where I hope that the Bills have the ball last to win.

Reread what I wrote. I’m assuming that’s directed at me. I said, “at this point” and “obviously, it’s early.” He is 100% behind other guys recently picked around him, at that position. It doesn’t mean that his career is over. At the same time, the Bills would be in much better shape if they called “Calen Bullock” instead of “Cole Bishop.” If you disagree, I question which one of us isn’t understanding the safety position. 🙄

Shakir is almost exactly who we expected. He’s really good with the ball in his hands. He has good hands. He’s a top 5ish slot receiver. He isn’t a guy that terrifies people. He’s a nice piece. He’s a piece not a guy.

Almost exactly how I feel

Yep, I do remember. Milf I also recall us talking a ton of s*** to Chris Tucker. 😂😂

This isn’t a question as to who you think it will be. It’s a question of who you want it to be.

Alright, I’ll say it. Safety is a position that we see guys come in at early and play well (Bullock, Brian Branch, Dejean, etc). Bishop is not there despite being a 2nd rounder. Maybe he gets better but at this point, he looks like a bad pick. Yes, I know it’s early. That why I used examples of other guys drafted around him that are currently much better than him.

What you saw today is why “everybody eats” isn’t the answer. It’s a nice part of the offense. It’s great to be able to throw to different people. Sometimes you need to just throw the ball to your best and they need to win. That TD today was EXACTLY why the Bills made the move. He’s a great player and hope he’s here long term.

Sometimes you just need a guy that wins because he’s better than everyone else. THAT is what a number 1 WR looks like.

“When it’s too tough for them, it’s just right for us.” - Jim Harbaugh

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I have a few on the other end of the spectrum (at least from a tailgating standpoint): the Miami game a few years ago where OSHA was called. Fortunately, I was in a suite so once we got in it was fine (thanks @eball). The tailgate before the opener vs. the Rams was ungodly hot as well and on blacktop. The Bills game in Charlotte in 2017 is absolutely on my list. We sat about 2 rows from the moon and it had to be in the mid ‘90’s. I was drinking for days so that didn’t help but I remember thinking I was going to die. The same for the postgame in Houston this year but I wasn’t drinking nearly as much. The walk back to the train was as miserable as any that I could remember. With the exception of the Rams game the Bills lost the other 3. Those days were all horrible.

That Giants game is such a good call. That was awful!! The Raiders AFC Championship was brutal. That Pats game where Mac threw it 3 times has to be in there. This Cardinals game always comes to mind:

Lol, I haven’t broken down each snap of every WR. If you have some information that disputes this please feel free to share. If not, it sounds like you only want to see information that supports your hopes and feelings. That’s not a strong way to analyze performance. P.S. I can find a similar chart from Coleman in college that is even worse looking.