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Well, some stats. He did very well on percentages and ratings, but not so well on cumulative stats like yards, attempts, etc. I've explained this before and walked through it - and you've read it - so I'll just quickly give the results. Taylor shows promise, but his main issue is that when he doesn't see an open receiver he pulls the ball down and runs. He's to be commended for making something where he otherwise sees nothing, but a big part of him not finding open receivers is his problems getting through his progressions. Long term he's way better off going through some growing pains and learning to get through his progressions than running so much. Not only is injury a big risk, but it also limits the number of pass plays an OC can call. Promo, why do you ignore rational arguement after rational arguement on this? Why the crusade to get Taylor paid large now when pretty much everyone else understands he hasn't earned it? We are all rooting for him to make it and become a franchise QB for the Bills, but how can you think he's already there?

Immediately following final cut down to 53 players full squad accounting goes into effect. Yes, they should have room for a couple more.

Who knows what the holdup is? Gilmore can sign a LTD anytime, but Glenn has to sign one before July 15th or he plays under his tag. Plenty of time for both, but I'd like it done for peace of mind as well as getting the space cleared up.

Easily. Bandit estimated about $5M getting freed up with those two deals and his work looked spot on to me. The Bills still have a little room, but I'd be happier if they got those deals done - or even one of them.

Only about $2M in space needed for draft picks due to offsets and rule of 51. Still, additional space will be needed for full 53 and PS players once final rosters are set - plus in season moves due to injuries. (Rookie pool is approx $6M. Bills have 8 picks which will displace 8 players at about $500k each, thus the $2M.)

Damn, that's cheap. Wonder how that happened?

Thanks. I forgot to mention that I see only about 20ish players at the elite or blue chip level. Due to position, etc. some third tier (red chip) players will get selected in the top 19, but I only expect a small handful of blue clippers to be left when the Bills go on the clock. The number of those blue chip players that fill a big need will be even smaller and I don't want to see the Bills lose out on one because they traded out - unless they got a lot of value. Even then..... So I guess my opinion in this case is largely due to seeing the situation that way.

Sure. But you never want to move down past the number of guys you have closely rated - unless the compensation really makes it worthwhile. Trading down 7 spots if you've got 3 players you like at the current talent tier would be very risky, for example. It just seems like trading out of 19 would likely end up either a) yielding very little for a small move or b) yielding a day two pick for a big move that takes the Bills out of a higher tier of talent with their first pick.

I totally disagree with that. In fact it probably buys him and Whaley time if things don't go well with Taylor. (Obviously if things go well they won't be in danger of being fired). If things don't go well they'd be able to blame it on a bad QB situation and say they finally got their QB and they're in the process of developing him. Why change coaches and throw that year of development out the window and bring in a new coach who might want his own QB? A couple of years with Lynch as the guy isn't unreasonable if the Pegulas buy into that scenario or just think it's worth a shot.

I'm really not thrilled with any of those trade down options. Underperforming players, players on the last year of their deals, late round picks or a big slide to get a third and some later round picks. None would make me move unless I hated the options at 19. I guess you'd file away options like those in that unlikely event, but I expect there to only be a few good options at 19 so I'd need some premium value to move out of it.

Yeah. I don't see a lot of support for the OP's idea of trading Tyrod, but most seem to understand that Taylor still needs to take a step forward and that a hedge at QB makes a lot of sense.

What, is Schefter embarrassed that he gagged so much during the "interview"? Disgraceful.

Perhaps a tad early for Doctson, but it'd be a quality pick for a big need. I wouldn't be surprised at all. The Bills wouldn't have taken such a risk on a player like Harvin if they weren't aware of the need. Agreed. Top talent who's likely going to be redshirted his first season. I just don't see the Bills taking a guy who can't contribute right away with 19. Smith could really tumble. WR wouldn't except that this isn't a great draft for them and BPA is likely to be at another position. If the right QB is there it wouldn't surprise me at all. Yeah. I don't expect him to make it to 19 and even if he did I don't see the Bills making another huge investment in a RB.

Let's just say they love Lynch and he's there at 19. Drafting him to compete against Taylor would be the much smarter move.

If one falls that could happen. I'd be tickled with another Darby-like signing. Excellent player at a premium position who happened to fall in our laps. A quality QB would fit that profile.

I think the second round is where we are more likely to see a surprise if, again, a player at a non-need position falls. There's just too great a chance of players at need positions being top BPAs at 19.

http://www.bucsnation.com/2016/2/19/11063282/buccaneers-wont-re-sign-sterling-moore-henry-melton-or-tony-mcdaniel Thought this was interesting. I don't know what the Bills are paying Moore, but it looks like he has value. The Bucs writer seemed to think it odd that he wasn't being re-signed and that he played pretty well - both outside and in the slot. That versatility is huge. A team can't have too many capable CBs.

The NFL really screwed hardcore fans with this Thursday night crap.

A case certainly can be made for OT, LB, WR or even QB (due to the importance of the position and the uncertainty surrounding TT). And you can probably throw OG and NT in, too.

The latest I expect a playoff expansion to take place is when the next league expansion takes place. I hope they wait for that, but I doubt they'll wait that long.

Lol. Been watching for places in the Northtowns to advertise draft day parties. Nothing yet. I'm not up for going all the way to the Ralph for what will surely be a very late Thursday evening. I'll post any if I see them.

I'd hate to see the playoffs expand. Then one team in each conference gets a bye? That doesn't seem right. And if they add two more teams, then half make the playoffs. I don't like that either. Leave it as is. The NFL is going to hurt itself going for the last nickel with stuff like this. I hate the idea of division winners not getting in. I don't like seeing an 8-8 division winner get in, but that's really rare - and they aren't getting one of the two byes. If winning your division doesn't yield a team anything, then why have them? Why play three teams twice a season if those games don't matter more than others? You'd really have to do away with divisions and that would take the rivalries out of the game. I hate the thought of that.

Good luck. We're doing the Cleveland MS Walk on the 15th. We've been walking with and sponsoring our friend, Annie. She was the first, but now we know several friends who have been diagnosed with MS. This will be the 10th year (although we've missed several after we moved to Buffalo) walking with her. We're going back for it this year though. Hotel has been booked for weeks. Hope you have a good walk and do well on the fundraising.

He really needs a proofreader/editor. It's littered with gems like this: "A journey lied ahead."

And the Bills sign Zac Brown.