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This is exactly how I see things in the AFCE right now. I hope the Bills org isn't overlooking the division the way many on this board are. There are no easy games in the NFL. We lost to the damn Jaguars last year.

So intrigued by Benford. Bills coaching staff is elite when it comes to developing the secondary. I can't wait to see what they can get out of him.

Exactly. Wind, rain, snow all increase the chances of a bad throw/interception/fumble. No QB "likes" this type of weather. Yet if one QB has been practicing in this bad weather for a few days, maybe he has an advantage that Josh is alluding to here.

Especially if you link the story to a Facebook post so people can do their "own research."

This thread is about what I expected when I clicked. Mostly classy, respectful comments by people that make me proud to be part of Bills Mafia. Sprinkled with a few snarky, mean spirited comments by a few people who, for some reason, seem to have a psychological need to be contrarian or rude.

Seeing Kaiir pull out his notebook of his own negative plays so he knows what he needs to work on was super impressive. That screams "process" to me. Not having the interviews is a big part of what throws off mock drafts and draft pundits, I think.

"Statistically?" The Bills likely will not be better. Not many defense in NFL history have been better "statistically." But they are better set up to make a stop or a big play when going up against the elite offenses they'll see in the playoffs. In that way they should be better. And that's what matters to me. Though during the season, I think they're still going to be a top defense. More physical and fast than last year. Statistically, they'll take a step back.

They're starting a new 4 TE offense. One in line. One in the slot and 2 out wide. No one runs routes outside of the hash marks. Then Lamar just runs with the ball.

I just want to say thank you for not wording the first sentence, "One draft does not a trend make." Can't stand when people use that phrasing.

Thank you for putting so much work into this. An impressive list, to be sure. Illustrates how scouting is such an inexact science. You just can't quantify the psychological aspect of a prospect.

Aren't we supposed to pick a DB from Pitt in the 6th? This feels strange.

If I remember correctly, people laughed when the Pats drafted Logan Mankins in the 1st as well. He became a pro-bowler. But the Pats had Dante Scarnecchia (one of the best oline coaches in NFL history) at the time. Scarnecchia isn't there anymore.

Agreed. I'd add that Brady doesn't win all of those superbowls without belichick's defense backing him up. (Not saying Brady wouldn't have won any) James White turns 59 in August.

I'm sure the Bills doctors didn't clear Booth. He's clearly the superior CB. But the injury concerns...

That is a completely dishonest interpretation of what I wrote. I was trying to be civil in this discussion with you. I didn't say that at all if you read my statement.

I hear what you're saying, but the NFL is littered with probowl RBs who were drafted after round 1. CBs? Not really. If you want a probowl caliber CB, they come primarily in round 1. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule, but the chances of a really good CB after round 1 go way down. That's not the case with RB. It would be awesome to have a dynamic RB on this team. I just don't want, or think we have, to spend a round 1 pick to get one.

Kyler Gordon being invited tells me the NFL knows something that most draft guru's don't. I feel that most have Gordon as a 2nd round guy (early second round to be sure). Certainly, I never see him listed among the top 4 CBs.

Interesting take. Deebo is the reason SF was one game away from the superbowl. Special player in THAT offense. Like you say, I don't see every OC being able to maximize his talents.

I'm impressed by the work, and thought, that went into this.

A scrub is a guy that can get no love from you.

I think the problem is where we're picking. I don't see the Bills being able to get Booth or McDuffie at 25. Likely, they'll need to go with guys who have potential and need to get coached up. Luckily for us, the Bills have an excellent coaching staff. CB is our biggest need. But I'd be satisfied if we came away with any 2 of: Alontae Taylor Tariq Woolen Coby Bryant Josh Williams All guys with crazy potential in my opinion.

Why use one "y" when you can use two?

Such an intriguing player. Where do you see him? Safety or corner?

This is how I feel. I can't understand how some people will add an eye roll or thumbs down emoji at the mention of racism or race based biases. NFL owners and GMs aren't walking around saying the n-word. They would all, probably, tell you that they aren't racist (just like many of the eye rollers here). That doesn't mean they don't harbor subconscious racial biases. Numerous sociology studies have shown this is a factor in modern workplaces. But what is the solution? You can't mandate racism away. You have to educate people about racism and its history. But you can't educate the unwilling.

Diggs, Davis, Knox, Howard, Crowder. I'd love a speedy receiver to add to this mix. But let's not act like the cupboard is bare like it is at CB. We have a need at receiver, but a huge gaping hole in the secondary. Allen has some weapons. We'll put up a lot of points. But we have to be able to stop people.