harmonkillebrew

I wouldn't be mad, but after investing a 2nd in Bishop last year I think they're done, unless a guy they really like falls. Looking like CB, DE, DT in draft

Rotational piece. only a 1 yr deal. Replaces Austin Johnson essentially. Could see the field on passing downs with Oliver. That's my take. Doesn't seem they're very confident in Carter. They should still go for a Daquan upgrade in the draft. Need a new starting 1-tech

rest him until the playoffs when we actually need some playmakers. Bills roster is fine, until we go up against the big dogs. Keep Bosa fresh. Re-sign Von and keep them in hyperbaric chambers until December.

Why all the whining?? This is a pretty good move. Dude is only 29 and has been an all-pro. it's a 1 year deal. Keep his snap count down and keep him fresh for the playoffs. It's a calculated risk I like it!

It's a fair point! plus, Kyle Williams was a 5th rounder. They always say you can get good DTs in the 5th got that by trading a 5th last year, right? low 5th for a high 4th. pretty good

So what's the consensus on Hoecht's role? Stating DE? pass rush specialist? sub package Swiss army knife? Any chance he pushes AJ for a starting spot?

Palmer is a much better route runner than Samuel. He's a pure outside guy with separation ability due to savvy route running. Is he a difference maker? eh, probably not. But he can be a consistent starter. We should have a pretty steady WR room now, with Keon and Palmer on the outside, Shakir and Coleman in the slot. I'd love to see them add more speed, but it just doesn't seem to be Beane's emphasis

I would be really surprised if they added Samuel. He's not known for his run support. Hopefully they have a trade in the works for Hendrickson or some other defensive stalwart. We need a leader and top performer on D. Also definitely should not rely on a rookie CB to step in and start

We need a starting CB still. can't expect to get that from the draft. Other needs - DE, DT - could probably be draft priorities. Assume they'll roll with Rapp and Bishop at S. Kind of disappointing they didn't swing a little harder for real impact guys at WR and Edge. Not sure our pickups so far really get us closer to the top. Bills don't seem to think what the rest of us do - that Daquan had a bad year and a new impact starter is needed. Unless they think round 1 is the best option

Or how about Sweat or Metcalf? We just dropped $60M on depth guys. Could have maybe used that for an impact starter.... maybe?

Yeah, Palmer had the chance to step up and replace Allen and Williams. They needed it. But only McConkey rose to the occasion. Josh is a much better QB and Harbaugh didn't throw it a ton, but still not a great sign. Oh, and Palmer runs a 4.52. Beane really hates speed at WR

That said, every year there are teams that surprise and are contenders. And others that suck. I guess anyone could be a contender!

and the KC playoff game the year before. he just didn't look as good this year and the Bills D regressed. He's a C though and Bills seem to think he's a centerpiece, but he's got to be one of the smallest MLBs in the NFL

Honestly, I would have done him before Bernard. But probably would have waited for both to show more consistency in year 4. Don't know what type of cap savings we get, if any, from these extensions

Elite?? He showed well in 2023, but was not as much of an impact player in 2024. Only 1 sack, 5 TFLs, no FFs, 2 INTs Dorian Williams outpaced him in tackles and they had the same TFL, despite Dorian not starting the last 5 games. I think re-signing him is a good move, but like Shakir, it's a little pricey for a guy that hasn't really had consistent production. Bills seem to be giving home town upgrades for guys they believe will keep getting better. I'm ok with that in Shakir's case. Bernard I worry is a little more risky, due to injury from being undersized

Best year or best career? or best three years? Schobel gets my vote. But Paup had that one magical season.

He's best as insurance for glass Matt. I hope he's not needed this year, but between Milano and Bernard he probably will be. And available for 3 LBs looks. Possible Bernard replacement next year

Cook's behavior is probably really counterproductive. Not sure who is agent is or what he's advising. Seems the Bills like to quietly lock up good players without the drama. Cook might have screwed his chance, unless the Bills are already low-balling him

What's the cap savings for a 5th rounder last year on rookie deal v. $15/year $32 guaranteed? I don't know. Just asking.

I think this is a great point and likely one that we'll start to see as Offenses trend back toward power running games. RBs have been undervalued but I think that is going to change

Hah. I love Shakir and agreed on an extension. It just seemed a bit high for a guy with one year left on his rookie deal. But I'm ok with it. Cook to me is essential for our new brand of offense nd I think he's more top 10 RB than Shakir is top 10 WR. The market is set by CMC's deal so Cook will probably get close to it.

If he's publicly saying $15/, we could probably get him for $13/. I think that would be reasonable given his value to us, the market and his upward trajectory. He'll be in the top 10 for the next few years after other get their due too. NFL is trending back toward valuing RBs. I mean I like Shakir but that contract seemed a little unnecessary. He's yet to have a 1,000 yd season and he's now top 25 in contracts. It's more in line with the type of contract you get on the free market as a WR going to a needy team like Jacksonville (see Gabe Davis, Christian Kirk). Not much of a home town discount for a guy with one year left on his rookie deal.

have to agree with this. Cook is just if not more valuable than Shakir. His numbers show that. There is normally only 1 RB on the field at a time and 2-4 WRs. If an extension for Cook helps our cap this year then get it done. 4 yrs/$60m for Shakir - $15m/year. That's all Cook is asking for No way is he a product of the staff. haha! Cook has elite speed, balance, and has worked his tail off to be a power back that can push the pile in-between the tackles. Cook is a decent pass catcher too, but needs work on pass blocking. If the Bills featured him more, didn't take him out of 3rd downs and series, he'd produce even more. Oh, and how many fumbles did he have this year? 1! He deserves an extension as much as Shakir does

Yeah, DT has not been a priority. We've gotten some serviceable guys in FA, but Star and Daquan aren't exactly game wreckers. Not sure why it's been so low priority, but it's come to bite us the past two years as Daquan's been injured, now old and declining and Jordan Phillips is the same.

Let me just play devil's advocate. Do you think a top WR like DK or Tee Higgins would perennially disappoint in the "everyone eats" Joe Brady offense? Amari disappointed from a production standpoint and we gave up significant draft capital to get him. I'm just thinking that maybe part of what makes this offense hum is that Josh can run the play called and hit the open guy, not force feed his star #1 WR. I think we need more talent at WR, but maybe the better option is to add a younger guy with talent that won't break the bank, as opposed to a self-labeled #1 diva that will demand $ and draft capital. I'm thinking guys like Daymi Brown, Hollywood, Slayton, might be better fits in the end. But I'm open to being wrong too