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Etienne represents the leap in talent you saw when we brought in Diggs this past season. He is that much better than anyone on the roster at running back. This offense is in need of serious balancing and E-T-N would bring that and then some. Najee Harris would be my first choice just because I love his size and power while still running a 4.45 40 but Etienne is very elusive with ridiculous balance. I'm a believer in any back that has back to back 1,600 yard seasons with an 8.0 avg YPC.

Not with Davis and Hodgins on the roster. I'm not that far into the draft stuff yet, emotionally draining season. I did a quick 2 round on PFN and selected Travis Etienne (RB, Clemson) at 30 and Ronnie Perkins (EDGE, Oklahoma) at 61. Brown was our #1 receiver prior to Diggs arrival last season. That jump in talent and production is what Ettiene would represent at the RB position over Singletary and Moss. Moss would end up being the backup or change of pace guy but Ettiene is an absolute weapon out of the backfield and could bring much needed balance to this offense and a reliable outlet for Josh out of the backfield. Perkins I've seen more than a couple games of his over his career. He's a high effort guy with pretty good bend, great speed. He would probably want to add 10 or 15 pounds at the NFL level if he were to play 4-3 DE like he would in Buffalo but he typically gets good leverage in pass rush over powering much bigger tackles. Fairly patient in the run game and probably a good value at 61.

I still don't understand why people hate on Phillips here. Scorned lovers I guess. He played a prominent role in this defense. It improved in every way when they signed him mid season that year. The arguments against guys like him and Shaq don't hold water. They worked in this system, our rank that year proved it. And if you want to bring up what he did in Arizona, what did we do without him? What was our overall rank without him? Who replaced his production this past season? Goes both ways.

A lot of people made a lot of money betting on Brady. Now that he's no longer there, the Patriots are not a desirable situation at all.

Najee Harris or trade down.

We are a team that has play makers on offense and a great secondary. We can not control the line of scrimmage on either side of the ball. Sure, our pass blocking looks great at times. Allegedly our pass rush is good, even though the sack numbers aren't there. But when teams come out and hit us in the mouth, we fold. When we need to control the tempo of a game, we can't. I'll never be sold on Edmunds being the physical, smart game changer this defense needs in the middle. Ed is constantly double teamed because we went into the season without a 1 tech and never addressed the need. Last year they had the line fixed after it got abused the beginning half of the season. Then they let both Phillips and Taylor walk. Went out and paid a fortune for more Panthers players that under delivered. Beane needs to re evaluate his pro scouting department and get into McDermott's ear a little bit. Tired of the cronyism. We need the best player possible at every position. Not the guy you knew from your old job. And now he's talking about being up against the cap? Shouldn't be with the talent level on the defensive side of the ball.

I've watched him every Saturday being a Gators fan. If we want to run an offense like KC, this is a no brainer. He's a better kick returner than Roberts, he can play running back, he can play receiver and he is absolutely electric with the football. He's definitely been the guy on the Gators where you are on the edge of your seat every time he touches the football. In saying all that, I would be absolutely shocked if he's there at 30. I'm also inclined to think defense is a bigger issue at this point.

Short answer? No. No they are not. Long answer? I don't want to hear about Pro Bowls or draft status or any of that bull####. Where do teams attack us with the most success? The middle of the field. Where do Edmunds and Oliver play? Middle of the field. Edmunds will never be good in the middle of the field. While he's fast, he isn't explosive. He still can not diagnose plays. Any motion gets him completely off schedule. He physically does not have the bulk to take on blocks at the line and his height prevents him from getting leverage on 5'9" 200lb running backs. He misses tons of tackles. McDermott's scheme requires a smart, explosive, hard hitting player in the middle of the field and Edmunds ain't it. And Oliver? What can be said about the supposed "next Aaron Donald?" No really. I don't think I've ever noticed him on the field. He's kind of just there. Don't see him in the backfield, don't see him making tackles in the run game. 11 TFL in two full seasons. He has games without a stat line. Is that really what you expect out of guy drafted high in the 1st round?

Honestly, a lot of stuff in this post I agree with but what the ***** is that? Get rid of Cole Beasley? Are you nuts?

The talent in the front 7 of this defense is bad. The draft has not been kind to Beane on that side of the ball. Epenesa, Oliver, Edmunds. All 1st round picks. All bad. Addison, Murphy, Butler, no one stepped up out of that free agent group. Hughes isn't as fast as he used to be. In all honesty, at this juncture, I would keep Klein and Milano. That's it. Beane made a terrible choice not to attempt to retain some or all of the defensive free agents this offseason. As a group, they were dominant last year. Fraizer has been suspect since he's been here. We all know for a fact McDermott took over play calling on that side of the ball for a while in 2018. The gameplan yesterday was atrocious. Sit back and hope for the best doesn't get you to a Super Bowl. And to have it happen a week after totally shutting down the Ravens is just odd. And then of course, there is the run game. I think we need to consider some new pieces along the offensive line and probably look into a veteran running back. I just dread this team becoming the McNabb Eagles or the Rodgers Packers where the passing game is great and it gets so close to the peak every year and then we fall short to a more well rounded team.

It's Tryod Taylor all over again. If you can contain him in the pocket, the wheels come off. Greg Roman builds the offense around the talents of the QB. They are a run first team because that is the talent of his QB. Running. Just give it a couple more years, the media won't even remember who Lamar Jackson was.

Under cooked them. Need about 14 minutes in the fryer @ 350, rest/drain in the basket for 45 seconds then sauce.

I dunno, we're in the AFC Championship with a young QB, Pittsburgh is going to be a mess of a team while they attempt to replace Ben and while Aaron is certainly playing at a high level, has he ever spoken about how long he's going to play? I think if JJ really wants to compete for a Super Bowl for the next 5 years, we're one of the teams that's set up to do it.

Beane and his Jedi mind tricks. I would love to have 3 good years of JJ Watt on this team.

So the story goes. Basically, the Cowboys were more consistent at banging hookers, blowing lines of coke and drinking all night. Boys from small town Buffalo never stood a chance lol.

This. But honestly, what do you expect? The US does not teach it's children about building wealth in schools. They'll have you learn history but they'll never teach you how to not repeat it. He spent his money pretty much how most 20 somethings would.

Colt McCoy is on the Redskins? Pretty sure I just him play for the Giants...

You're out of your mind, Belicheck would never allow a loss like that to tarnish his legacy. He doesn't care about a what if QB situation, he's got two real ones in Tua and Allen to deal with currently.

Current non-playoff roster: Khalil Mack Buffalo drought: Terrence McGee

Well if you find all this entertaining, just wait until we beat the Steelers Sunday night and Josh lights up this year's darlings of the NFL.

Probably came back too soon from injury and ruined his mechanics compensating for it. A lot of pressure for him to return after Foles won the big game.

I would be a little worried. I just know the Pats are going to be digging for a QB now. They've won games they've had no business winning with absolutely terrible play from the QB position. Darnold will be on the radar for sure, very little risk with the chance for high reward is the Pats kind of move. Even average play this year from the QB position and they'd be in the hunt for East again.

Nah, I think he gets a chance to start where ever he goes. He might have to earn it but I think everyone in the NFL is well aware of what an absolute garbage coach Gase is. Look at Tannehill since he left Miami. Look at Miami since they jettisoned Gase. And add Gase into what is already an inept organization in the Jets and I think anyone with a level head will take a flyer on the 3rd overall pick from a couple years ago.

Be interesting to see where Darnold goes after this year. I'm thinking probably Pats,Colts, Broncos, Redskins, Bears or the 49ers.

As soon as someone says "Edmunds was a Pro Bowler" I know their opinion is worthless. Winning a popularity contest among fans means absolutely ZERO. 29 years and you can't understand how people want to see arguably the best athlete on the defensive side of the ball moved around in this defense and put in positions to make big plays instead of standing in the middle of the field waiting to see if a running back leaks out of the backfield. I think the rampant alcoholism amongst Bills fans really prevents some of them from understanding what they are watching.