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The Browns had a bloated scouting department. With them not retaining those six scouts their scouting staff is now in line with what most teams have. The six scouts were just told they would not be signed to new contracts after the draft so they could get a jump looking for new jobs now.

It isn't his talent, it's his contract. He's franchised which means the hed have to agree to a long term deal with the Titans after the trade. Their only other option would be to tag him again in 2017 at a 20% increase over this season's salary. By the following season the tag option becomes pretty unrealistic to do again. That would be a huge risk on TEN's part and really limits his trade value. Why would a team give up value for a player on a franchise tag unless they had a new contract worked out in advance?

Washington gave up #6 overall, #37 overall and two more first round picks for #2 overall where they picked RG3. The Bills gave up #9 overall and a future first round pick and fourth round pick to move to #4 to draft Watkins. Going from #20 to #1 would cost far more than the RG3 trade. In fact, it would cost so much it would be infeasible to actually accomplish. Even what you've listed wouldn't be nearly enough as it's still less than value than what the RG3 deal netted the Rams. The Titans are set to draft a stud where they are. They'd be moving from getting an elite player (probably a top LT which they desperately need) to catching the edge of the blue chip/red chip tiers of players. The second round pick this year would be #57 and next year's picks would have to be considered to be in the last third of their rounds since the Jets would be expected to make the playoffs with a top QB (at least for trade value purposes). #20, #57, a bottom third 1st in 2017, a bottom third 2nd, Mo Wilkerson on a franchise tag and a mid round pick does not scratch what would be required for #1 overall.

That would be tragic. Mills might even be worse than Henderson. They're guys you hope get beat out and don't even make your team. I can see one of the two sticking, but some upgrade on the right side has to happen or there will be problems this season. You can't cover up for both Miller and Mills/Henderson/Kujo. Then, God forbid, if Glenn, Cogs or Wood get dinged or injured - which is likelier than not - you've got a disaster. The right side doesn't have to have All Pros, but some competent players need to be found. Maybe Miller can grow and be one of those, but I don't see which RT candidate has a chance to do that.

Possibilities: - Taylor improves substantially: Exclusive rights franchise tag if extension can't be negotiated. Obviously this is the best case scenario. - Taylor declines substantially: Allow to leave or sign to back up level deal. Not a good scenario, but at least the Bills know where they stand. Options for the future would be limited to draftees, free agents or trade acquisitions in 2016 or 2017. - Taylor remains at basically the same level: This is probably the most difficult scenario to navigate (and most likely to occur). He would not be worth the franchise tag at that level of play, but the Bills other options are unknown at this point. They might not have a choice but to tag him with it. This is one big reason drafting a QB relatively early in 2016 would be a good move. That player could be the only QB from 2016 still on the roster in 2017. If not tagged I see Taylor hitting free agency and taking the best contract. Judging by this offseason some team will go overboard and he'll probably move on. The Bills would be better off tagging him and making him play under that for a year than committing to him long term in this case.

I stand corrected on that. I did mix them up on the off field issues. But Wilkerson is still on a one year franchise tag contract and total compensation to move from 20 to 1 would still be in the range I mentioned, not the one you proposed.

You're saying: #20, #83, next year's second and Mo Wilkerson for #1 overall? That's a complete joke. And Wilkerson, who has recently been in legal trouble, suspended by the league and is playing on a franchise tag, is big value in this trade? Also a joke. Fine player, but terrible baggage and contract situation If you added first round picks in 2017 and 2018 you'd be in the right ballpark. That's about what it would take and there's no way the Jets throw that at them.

Nice job overall, but there's no way the Jets can move from 20 to 1 overall. It's just not feasible. Mo Wilkerson doesn't make a dent in the compensation that would be required. Point values on the standard draft value chart are 3000 for #1 and 850 for #20. They'd be looking at 3 firsts, Wilkerson and much more. The RG3 trade would look reserved. http://www.drafttek.com/NFL-Trade-Value-Chart.asp?RequestTeam=CLE

I haven't seen any word about how things are progressing for a long term deal. Anyone hear anything?

I wouldn't read too much into Whaley's restraint and Steelers/Packers-like approach this offseason. He had no choice but to operate that way. Also, last season he went on a bit of a spending spree and overpaid/paid top dollar to acquire some players. Teams like the Steelers and Packers don't fluctuate how they operate like that. Maybe last year was an aberration, but I'll wait and see how he operates over the long term before making a determination about his nature. I find it funny how so many of the same people who praised him for being aggressive in acquiring and paying new acquisitions last season are also praising him for his frugality and restraint this offseason.

Per the Rule of 51 each draftee who's cap hit is in the top 51 players will push another player's cap hit out of the counted range. Explained here: http://overthecap.com/draft/

I don't see the Bills trading up for Lynch. I could see them taking him at 19, however. Some team is going to reach for him and don't think that it can't be the Bills. He's more of a fit in their style of offense than most realize. He doesn't run well, but he's going to be a vertical offense guy in the style of Flacco. He's not going to be ready for a year or two, though. And he's definitely a high risk/reward player. The Bills have no QB signed beyond 2016. They're going to take a QB at some point.

Their rookie pool is about $4.7M, but offsets will be about $3M. That's only about $1.7M of space needed for rookies. That takes them from $3.5M to $1.8M in room. They aren't over, but they've got a little work to do to get where they need to be to go into the regular season. Wilkerson is getting moved at some point which will free up $15.7M. That will give them enough for what they need, including either re-signing Fitzy or paying another journeyman QB.

Tragic and senseless. RIP Will Smith,

How are you getting that? Spotrac has them at $9M under after Brick's retirement, but before the Clady deal. The tweet said the reworked deal is for $6M in 2016. That gives them $3M plus the offset salary of about $500k for $3.5M in available cap space. The league wouldn't have approved the deal if it put them over this season.

So you're saying that a QB who was rewarded for a good season might not be a good QB in subsequent seasons? Interesting thought because, you know, I'd hate to see the Bills give such a player a huge contract.

I'm pretty sure the a Bills could acquire some other Pro Bowl QBs that are still in the league, like: - Derek Anderson - Matt Schaub - Nick Foles - Matt Cassel - RG3 Seriously, if you and Promo don't have anything better than "He went to the Pro Bowl!" and "His feeling will be hurt!" then just give it up.

I want nothing to do with Hackenberg or Cook. Or any short QB (below 6'2"). Voted Lynch, but I'd be fine with Jones or Brissett.

Often. The writer did note two corroborating sources in addition to the original source, though. That proves nothing, but it does add weight to the allegations.

To be fair, the Jest just asked him to take the paycut. It's not like he screwed them around thinking about it. It sure seems like they forced his hand with the paycut request. They knew he was considering retiring and had to know it might push him in that direction. Why they'd want to risk pushing him out the door is what baffles me.

The Jets just got a lot worse today.

Bingo.

Exactly. They have already cleared enough space for it. That wasn't an accident.

Pederson's next press conference is going to be something.

https://arrowheadaddict.com/2016/04/07/doug-pederson-allegedly-had-sex-scandal-in-kc/ Man, there's some stuff that doesn't reflect well on a lot of people in this. The Iggles just gave a 5 year deal to a new HC they didn't bother to vet. That makes them look bush league. Peterson and Reid lied to them about Pederson calling plays so they've got a HC who never called a play in his career. Pederson actually made the team get him a male secretary when he came in and still wound up banging another secretary, which shows a real lack of professionalism and lack of self control in such matters. Also there's got to be a pattern there. Reid told Pederson to end the affair and he ignored him, which is ignoring a directive from his superior. That's unsettling. Philly looks like a clown show right now.