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Wasn't he all sorts of salty on Buffalo last year when the Raiders came to town? Dude refused to do any press and acted like the entire city wronged him in some way. So... who knows if Buffalo is even a place he'd wanna play.

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Yep, I read that as well. Early mocks had him going to Baltimore at #16 overall but, as you said, after his dismal combine, they were able to wait on him and get him at like #88 overall.

Really? They just took Ronnie Stanley last year so that's kinda interesting. They ended up getting Orlando Brown out of Oklahoma in the third round. NBC zeroed in on him a little bit during the HoF game and he had some struggles. He's got that 6'8" height like Miller and McGlinchey (who's 6'9") and the one recurring theme I see with dudes that tall that play OL is they struggle to maintain leverage and that's pretty much what Brown displayed last Thursday.

All this article made me do was realize how much I hate the g*ddamn Dolphins. And on that site there was a sidebar showing some Jets news. And that made me realize that I hate the Jets even more. Thankfully, nothing of the Patriots was shown because I may have thrown my monitor off my desk. The Dolphins are a buncha friggin' turds and I don't buy it for a second that Gase has that team "together" just because they've looked like an uninterested mess of a team the last few times they've played Buffalo.

Raiders also passed on several trade deals (including an offer from Beane) to stay at 15 for friggin' Kolton Miller. Has a chance to be a decent player but there were better players on the board and most scouting reports I saw on Miller had him ranked as a late first/early second round pick. They must have gotten wind that another team not too far behind them had him targeted.

I'd much rather see a group of wild Bills fans getting nuts with each other, even if they're doing potentially dangerous things like jumping through tables and whatnot, as opposed to sh*tbag Philly fans who were throwing full cans of beer at Minnesota fans (even families with small kids) before the NFC Championship game last year. Almost every game I've been to, I've seen some drunk idiots cause a ruckus but they get dealt with pretty quickly. And for the most part, other fans will keep the drunk fans in check if they start challenging opposing team fans. I hear, "Let's beat 'em on the field, not in the stands" a lot. I do think the people who get blackout drunk *before* the game are pretty stupid. I went to the 2013 opener and some idiot in the row behind me went after another dude like, "You lookin' at mah girl, bruh?!" And they got into a tussle and beer ended up all over my then-fiancee and me... that stuff is a little rage-inducing. The guy got ejected before opening kick off. It's like, way to waste your money and your time. You throw down a chunk of change for tickets, then spend time getting to the game, get hammered, get to your seat, get in a fight within five minutes and get ejected within ten. Frickin' morons.

Unbelievable some of the criticism on this trade. It's a 7th round pick for a former 1st round guy who, yeah, may have some issues (not anything that he can't be coached on) and some injuries but compared to most players found in any 7th round in any year, this is a great deal for the Bills. Especially if they see him in a specific WR role. Obviously they wanted to add speed so if the kid has trouble with a full route tree, well, use him in certain packages with certain routes while bringing him along slowly to make him a more well-rounded receiver. The tweet by Daniel Jeremiah is spot on. Some players take a little longer than others to acclimate themselves to the NFL level. Jeremiah named Agholor from Philly as a prime example. First two seasons, Philly fans were screaming for this guy to be cut. Last season he went off and showed his full potential. And that's what Beane is banking on right here, can Coleman reach his potential? If he can, then it's a great trade for the Bills. If he can't, then it's a lost 7th round pick, not a big deal. Solid trade.

Exactly what I was thinking. Dude needs to get some time with guys that won't drop the friggin' ball so easily. I'm sure there's some adjustment on the receivers part in catching passes from Allen as he has a ton of zip on his throws but this is the NFL, if it's in their range, they gotta come down with it.

Still recovering from the ACL, I think, and now groin issues.

He'll be fine. This organization is not going to throw the towel in on a second-round pick, one they traded up to get, after one season with less than stellar QB play and a rocky off-season. He's a good kid that slipped up over the off-season.

You can do those things and still pull muscles. Especially with what these guys do on a daily basis. It isn't always running full speed that causes hamstring pulls, it's the torque put on it when they come off the line. Preparation is fine but it's not foolproof.

7th round pick is the compensation. This trade is a win.

Good. Keep talking. I love to see how ridiculously annoyed some "fans" get.

I think I can pick up what you're laying down. There are definitely times where I'm watching and I'll think, "Man, what a silly game." In the grand scheme of things, sports are pretty meaningless. I mean, if you wanna get out real far on that ledge, you can find meaninglessness in everything but sports, in general, aren't super important. They are good at bringing people together and giving communities something to root for. And many players make a commitment to give back to their communities, so that's also a plus. But yeah, I used to be one of those way too angry fans that'd throw things and scream at the TV during Bills games. I think I finally hit my wall one year when I punched a hole in my guitar case during a game in which Mike Vick got loose and broke a ridiculous amount of tackles and scored from like 50 yards out just before the half. After that I was like, alright, maybe I need to calm down. Still definitely feel the emotion during Bills games. I enjoy the sport as a whole but I don't get the same feeling watching any other team except the Bills. And nowadays if bad plays happen I've pretty much learned to accept it. I'm more liable to get pissed off with the officiating and the delays they cause with their 47 conferences per game. And I can already see even more delays coming with this new helmet rule so this season should be... interesting to say the least.

Kevin White. Same draft class as Perriman, except he went 7th overall (Perriman went 26th) in 2015. Out of a possible 48 games over three seasons, White has been on the field for exactly five games. Missed entire rookie year with injuries. Played in four games in 2016 and caught a whopping 19 passes. Injured in the 2017 season opener and missed all of that year as well. Perriman also missed all of 2015. Caught 33 balls for 499 yards and three TD's in 2016 but was an absolute non-factor for all of 2017. Only 10 catches for 77 yards. Yeesh. And, it's still early for him, but Corey Davis might soon find himself lumped in this group. Held out last year, missed a lot of camp and pre-season. Did play in 11 games, 35 receptions for 375 yards, no touchdowns. Caught his first two touchdowns against the Pats in the Divisional Round of last season's playoffs. In a new offense, could be trending upwards if they decide to move away from Mike Mularkey's run-first mentality. The other two receivers taken in the first round in 2017 also didn't fare very well. Mike Williams (7th overall, Chargers) had 11 receptions for 95 yards for the whole season. I believe he also held out or had a lot of rehab to do that lasted through the pre-season and maybe partially into the regular season, can't remember for sure. And then there's John Ross (9th overall, Bengals), numerous injuries and some off-field stuff kept him out of games. Zero catches. They used him on a reverse that went for 12 yards and that's his entire stat sheet for 2017. Again, it's still really early for these guys. Things would point towards Cincinnati expecting a lot more from Ross this season given that they just cut LaFell. Williams, I'm sure, will be expected to be the #2 behind Keenan Allen. And I'm pretty sure Tennessee wants Davis to take a hold of the #1 WR spot for them. But so far... not a great start for the first round receivers last year.

I think another thing to remember too is Rex didn't put Washington in a position to succeed and last season I think the kid had trouble picking up the scheme so he wasn't much of a factor. Hearing Kyle say that AW has "figured it out" would kinda confirm that notion so hopefully this season he can be a big part of the DT rotation. I think when camp is all said and done, their DT group this season is gonna be Kyle, Lotulelei, Phillips, Washington with maybe Hatley or Hughes? Heard on Shredd & Ragan this morning about how yesterday's camp practice they focused on blitzes. I think all three QBs said they were really impressed with the DL. The secondary has regularly been called the top defensive group with the linebacker group now getting praise with Edmunds in there. If the DL gets right, watch out. Definitely could have a top five defense this year.

Know who else is still available to sign? Dez Bryant. Team McBeane are a buncha friggin' jerks for not signing him. Man, if I ever cross paths with Brandon Beane, I got a few questions for him, like: How dare you? What gives you the right? And my personal favorite, Why are you the way that you are? Maybe that'll give him the boost he needs to sign top talent at every single position. The OL concern is a bit overblown IMO. Ducasse isn't great but he's better on the left side than the right. John Miller played great in 2016 but last season was a bust for him because he wasn't suited for the blocking schemes they ran. That's different this season so I think he'll be OK. Mills is Mills, they have Marshall Newhouse if they wanna make the switch, though, I'm not sure that's exactly an upgrade. Bodine has been a day one starter since his rookie year and is capable, as is Groy. The organization really really likes Dawkins, in fact, they valued him enough to trade Cordy Glenn. And in these, "worst WR group evuuurrrrr!!!!11111" posts, I rarely see the mention of Charles Clay and LeSean McCoy. While they aren't WRs by job title, they are both capable pass catchers and will be utilized in passing situations quite often this season. Camp reports have said Clay has been lining up all over the place, traditional TE spots, the slot, out wide and even in the backfield. I'm pretty sure they're still going to be a run-heavy team as they have three unproven QBs on the roster. It's not rocket science that any team with inexperienced QBs is going to rely heavily on the run game in order to take pressure off the QB. Until the team is in a position where they have real stability at the QB position, they're going to continue to maintain a "not too flashy" WR group. If Allen takes the reins and shows that he is finally *THE GUY* after all these years, then I'd expect the organization to draft high on a WR or go out and sign a top name, if one is available.

I think this team is too well-coached and has too many "prove it" type players to fall down the ladder to a 3-13 or 4-12 record, so when I see those predictions I gotta laugh a bit. While I think a return trip to the playoffs is in doubt, I don't see double digit losses. Middle of the road, probably 8-8 at best. But yeah, as a few others have pointed out, this defense has a chance to be pretty special and there's a chance they keep them in games and allow them to steal a few they otherwise probably wouldn't win.

Joe has never been real high on Washington. I think he had him on his "surprise cuts" list last season a few times.

Yeah, this is where I'm at. I just think this team has too many "out to prove it" type players and is too well-coached to dip into double digit losses this year. While I feel like the post-season will be out of their grasp this year, I don't think they'll be too far away. I can see 8-8 which would be a pretty solid way to head into 2019 where, if we're buying into the rumors, they plan to beef up the roster with some splashy free agent signings.

I'm glad to see Miller back in the lineup. He played very well in 2016 but the system didn't suit him last season. From what I've read, Ducasse is better on the left side than the right so I guess that's a positive. The Groy/Bodine battle will be interesting. I know they've held onto Groy because he can play all three interior OL spots so he has a lot of value in that respect. But, if he beats out Bodine then I can see them designating Bodine to that spot. And if a guard gets injured, I can see them shifting Groy to G and bringing Bodine in at C. Newhouse will be the swing tackle, I think. I've read that Wyatt Teller is impressive in a physical sense but right now he's having some difficulty grasping the different schemes and protections.

Despite the thoughts of some, I don't see many scenarios where this team cuts Zay Jones. Maybe they trade him if a really good offer comes across the table but I don't see that happening. They're already thin at the position and Zay knows he needs to step up which I think he'll do once he's ready to go. I think Reilly has a solid chance to make the 53. They took him off the practice squad late last season and added him to the active roster. I don't think he ever saw the field but to get bumped from the PS to the active roster that late in the season shows that McBeane can see him playing a bigger role this season, granted, if he continues to develop the way he has. Other than that, I think Robert Foster is a near-lock for the practice squad and *maybe* the active roster if he has a super impressive pre-season. I also like Dupre and hope he can step up as he was viewed as a top WR prospect for a hot minute back in late 2016. LSU didn't have a QB in 2017 so on paper his stats aren't great but there's talent there and sometimes it takes a season or two before a guy reaches his full potential. Jeremy Kerley probably makes it for his veteran presence. Andre Holmes is on the bubble, despite his special teams play. They've got younger, less expensive options to take over for him if they want. McCloud is destined for a special teams role and I think Proehl is also practice squad material.

I'm just psyched to see that they've finally brought in an OC who understands how to play to the strengths of his players. More and more over the last few years, teams have adopted that method over the ol' "Here's my offense, learn it and that's that" type of coordinators. Far too often teams are hamstrung by a coordinator who *has* to run his system (i.e. Rex) despite not having the best personnel for it. I've always felt like it shouldn't be as difficult as some coordinators make it. Some of them put scheme over talent. I've always thought that any decent coach thoroughly evaluates his personnel, discovers what they have a natural knack for and designs a system based around those things. That's a big reason why Wentz has had success out in Philly. They've placed him in schemes that he's familiar with and they play to his strengths. Gotta be the same with Allen here. And, it's gonna take a while, but once they get things down, it'll be interesting to see how well they adjust from week to week as Daboll plans on having a "multiple" type of offense that does the Pats thing where they change it up based on who they play.

Dang. Stupid Jets.