Logic

For all the people saying "No DTs or LBs? GARBAGE!" First...there's no way of saying this without knowing what the Bills do in free agency. What if they bring back Preston Brown and Kyle Williams and sign Bennie Logar or Star Lotulolei? And more importantly: If the Bills move up and secure what they believe to be a franchise quarterback, then that's all that really matters to me. The rest will take care of itself. And in this example, they also have the Bills fortifying the offensive line with likely day one starters at RT and C. I'd be happy with this draft.

NFL won't approve this rule change. They want scoring to go UP, so a move that would curb scoring (by eliminating the huge gains in yardage that often come from DPI calls) is not likely to pass.

Indeed. It's not a fun thing to talk about, but the Bills stayed remarkably healthy at key positions last year. If Hyde or Poyer went down, we'd have been looking at defensive snaps for Colt Anderson or Shamarko Thomas. And both of THOSE guys are set to be free agents! Sign Coleman or Tre Boston to be the third safety. Whoever comes cheaper (probably Coleman). Then draft a guy late for that 4th safety/special teams spot, or bring back Thomas for vet minimum.

Keith Goganious. A depth/special teams linebacker in the early/mid 90s. Why do I mention him? Only for his name. One of the great all time football last names, in my opinion. In fact, Goganious is my PS4 username to this day.

I agree with others that Johnson probably gets less credit than he deserves from Bills fans. He was quite good for most of the year as the nickel. Sure, he's gonna get torched by the Keenan Allens of the world, but who isn't?! He's still in the prime of his career, likes playing for McDermott, is a perfect scheme fit, and is a feisty player that loves to tackle. I'm absolutely in favor of the Bills signing him to a cheap deal, thus completing the starting CB trio, and then looking for further depth in the draft. If a drafted kid beats Johnson out straight up, then so be it.

I'd like them to keep it as a spot foul, but make it reviewable. For those saying "it will just make the game even longer!"...no it won't. Coaches still only get two challenges per game. Simply adding PI to what is considered reviewable won't change much at all in the way of game length.

Reads like a 1 year, $3.5 million deal with incentives. If he starts 13+ games, that's a bargain, and is DEFINITELY less than Gaines is going to get on the open market.

"It's 3rd and 17. And it's a DRAW to Shaud Williams up the middle. 2 yard gain. Bills will have to punt".

Darwin Walker. For...um....TECHNICALLY being a member of the Bills at one point? I Guess?

THESE are the stats I found most telling. They're Tyrod in a nutshell: Good enough to start, good enough to keep you in a game as long as your defense and running game are humming. Will make some spectacular plays with his legs and his arm....BUT....when it's crunch time, and the game hangs in the balance he's well below average. For that very reason, it is time for the Bills to turn the page once and for all. I wish I could just send a screenshot of these stats to every clueless national media pundit who thinks Tyrod gets a raw deal or that Bills fans are crazy for wanting to move on from him.

Kwame Cavil WR Texas Was with the Bills during training camp in 2000 and maybe a bit beyond that. This was the beginning of my long history of latching on to "Training Camp Superstars" and projecting them for greatness. At 6'2 and 205 lbs, I thought he was a future star in the making. Turns out....not so much. Apparently, he DID go on to have a long career in the CFL and won a Grey Cup in 2005. So there's that.

Yeah. If they bring in Kurt Coleman for a visit -- thus going 3 for 3 on visits with "won't count against the comp pick formula" guys -- then we'll know there's something to it. Nope. But even if it's for vet minimum, which I doubt, I STILL don't think they bring back Gaines. Availability and buy-in are big to this coaching staff, and Gaines seems to lack both, based on his injury history and his seeming eagerness to leave Buffalo at season's end.

Don't care. Won't affect his draft position. Only fans are bothered by this. NFL front offices couldn't care less.

EJ's gone. Davis and White are your starting CBs. Johnson likely to be re-signed for vet minimum or close to it. Depth in draft. Anyone holding onto the notion that Bills will pay Gaines AND Davis for this season -- when there's only room to start for one of them, since neither are slot corners -- is kidding themselves.

Just wanted to pop in to say that Ivory has lower mileage on his tires than many 30 year old RBs, since he has spent so much of his career splitting time with other backs. Less hits, less wear and tear. McCoy, Ivory, and a late round rookie will be just fine for this year. Or heck, even McCoy, Ivory, and Cadet. I want a true successor to Shady as much as anyone, but you can't fill all your needs in one offseason. This year, rebuilding the o-line and front seven and finding a QB are more important. Young RB, CB, WR1 can wait until next year.

Indeed. If it turns out the compensation was "2nd round pick and a corner who will help you reach the playoffs this year, then walk away in FA", I'd still take the deal.

This is a triple positive: 1.) Fills a position of need before free agency even starts. 2.) Does not count against the Bills in the compensatory pick formula. 3.) If he DOES do well and walk away after 1 year, it works in the Bills' FAVOR in the compensatory pick formula. Great work by the front office in being proactive and crossing a need off the list before March hits.

This was very interesting to me. It told me three things: 1.) The Bills need to build through the draft and do it well the next few years, as they've done an awful job at it of late. (This was obvious any way, right?) 2.) It's downright amazing that the Bills made the playoffs last year with the band-aided together roster they fielded. 3.) Even if you DO draft well and your homegrown talent gets a lot of snaps, it's no guarantee of success. Cincinnatti, Cleveland, Dallas, and Green Bay missed the playoffs, despite being in the top 6.

Exactly. If he values production, coaching, and a chance to contribute, the Bills are a good fit. If he thinks he can get a big payday or a guaranteed starting spot (I personally doubt that any team is willing to give him either), then let him seek it out elsewhere.

I agree that I don't want to spend a lot. HOWEVER...there's also no guarantee that Coleman gets offered that much on the open market. He may be more valuable to McDermott than to other coaches. IF he can be had for a reasonable contract, then I'm all in. Certainly, if he wants a big payday or a guaranteed starting spot, then no dice. I will also say that, given McDermott's history of employing extra safeties in obvious passing situations, he would likely get more playing time as a "backup" in Buffalo than he would elsewhere.

One more thing: I'm convinced McDermott is "The Safety Whisperer". First, he turned career-long backup Kurt Coleman (10 interceptions in 5 years) into a quality starter in 2015 (7 interceptions that year). Then, upon coming to Buffalo, he took S/CB tweener Micah Hyde and Browns special teamer Jordan Poyer and turned them into arguably the best safety tandem in the league. I'm not sure how he does it, but it's pretty undeniable.

Tre Boston and Kurt Coleman are BOTH scheduled to be free agents. I'd love it if the Bills were able to sign one of them to a reasonable deal. Not only would it be valuable to have an experienced backup in the event that Hyde or Poyer is injured (does anyone want to see Colt Anderson get snaps on defense?!), it would also allow McDermott/Frazier to deploy 3-safety schemes. Buffalo Nickel type personnel. It would improve depth and increase scheme versatility. And if Coleman is the one chosen, as someone else mentioned, it wouldn't count in the compensatory pick formula.

To me, the best case scenario for Buffalo is still trading up to spot 2 or 3 with the Giants or Colts, respectively. This guarantees them one of the top 3 QBs. Second best option is trading to spot 4 or 5 if the Broncos or Browns get Cousins and want to accumulate more draft picks. In truth, I see picks 2-5 all as being attainable for the right currency. Giants and Colts, in my opinion, aren't taking QBs. Browns have picks 1 and 4 and are likely willing to trade one of them. Broncos will be open for business IF they land Cousins.

I have ZERO interest in signing Keenum. Sadly, I could see the Bills' decision makers disagreeing. Yuck. Whole bunch of yuck.

Just to be clear, rather than provide any proof whatsoever -- any at all -- that cannabis is the answer to either of the questions I posed, you responded "Well there's no proof that cannabis ISN'T the answer to your questions!". Got it. I think I'm done here. You've made your (unfounded, still-not-backed-up-by-ANY-evidence) position in this matter clear. Have a lovely day.