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Metcalf is a guy that has given inconsistent effort after a really impressive rookie season, and has been prone to really bad body language on the field. I think it was the Seahawks last playoff game where Metcalf got upset with his opportunities, then Wilson started forcing the ball to him and his lack of effort lead to an interception. I remember thinking to myself what an unfortunate development for the Seahawks because I thought the guy was about to enter the top WR in the league discussion. Insane talent, but pressing the issue hurt the team and shows a lack of perspective. Even if it comes from a place of competitiveness it can still hurt the team and is selfish. Now what is going on with that organization is a different story, but I’m not sure he is a guy that helps the Bills as much as we might think he would.

There are definitely teams willing to make a trade with Zona for Kyler regardless of all of this, but he is actually hurting his value, screwing himself and the team. It’s dumb on so many levels and is very off-putting to fans and other teams. Wanting to get paid is absolutely fine and NFL owner behavior (e.g., Ross, Snyder, etc.} is much more concerning than this by several magnitudes. However, conducting negotiations is a chess match that you want to win by representing your client in the best light possible - this misses the mark like someone piss drunk at the urinal standing five feet away.

The Bills defense needs players that will give them versatility to play differently when teams come heavy run at them or the elements dictate a slogfest. I think the scheme they run is vulnerable to certain players but the players they have are skilled and generally doing what the staff wants. No draft is going to fix some of those issues unless they unearth a transcendent talent. They can literally pick bpa on defense for a number of reasons and I don’t think there would be much argument from me. the interior line needs an upgrade and younger depth. Kromer is a good coach but you have got to give him some young talent to mold. They need to be eyeing a replacement for Morse. They also need a short yardage back to take some punishment off of Allen. They can find this in FA or UDFA but I’m really a big fan of the complete game of Damien Pierce who is an excellent pass blocker, receiver, short yardage back with a nose for the endzone.

Edmunds isn’t a bust and Dean will likely not be there at 25. If Dean is available somehow at 25 then yeah go for it. And the earlier take on Edmunds is spot on. In fact I’d take it a step further and say that good OCs game plan to take advantage of his weaknesses in the run game especially his tendency to get out of position opening run lanes up the middle.

I think they have to look at shoring up the Interior OL despite the improvement at the end of the year. They need to move on from a lot of the pieces they had. I think Kromer makes a big difference, but they need to keep the pipeline of talent in front of Josh. That is the priority and where this team struggled during the season to find any consistency and it impacted the entire team. I know people are pretty polarized on Edmunds. He's a fine player, but not what we all hoped he'd be. I doubt this will happen but I almost think that Defense would be better served to move him outside and play with 3 true LBs more frequently and find an option that provides a bit more playmaking ability at the MLB position. I know Ray Lewis, Urlacher and Singletary aren't just waiting to be drafted, but the Defense Frazier runs is most successful when you have playmakers at every level up the spine of the Defense (DT, MLB and Strong Safety). Standing pat with Milano and Edmunds at LB seems like wishful thinking to improve the Defense. Milano is undersized against the run and Edmunds frequently gets lost in traffic. I think this position is far more important than people think to this defense and is the difference between it being good and great. I just don't think Edmunds is ever going to find the consistency and I don't think he'll be worth his market value come time to pay up.

I watched every game he played in as a Gator alum. Very good all around back that really put in the work to put on size without compromising his running ability. Great pass blocker, good hands and powerful. He didn’t get a feature role because the gators didnt really do that with Mullen, it was a committee and those other backs are pretty good in their own right. He did have 16 TDs this past year and was definitely their red zone back.

Well hopefully we don’t need it as much and it is more of an improvised thing than having several designed runs per game. I agree it can be very effective, but it’s not something that should be a staple in the years to come. That’s why they need a versatile pounding back that has a nose for the endzone. Moss looks for contact too much and doesn’t have great vision. Singletary is a good back, but it’s nice to have a compliment that has some thud and vision.

Going into the playoffs I felt fine about the Offense, which was weird since they were not looking good for stretches during the season, especially on the line. However, the thing that worried me more than anything was the D - even though they were statistically the best. They had shown an inability to handle good running teams, had not shown any ability to make clutch plays late in tight games. They were great if they got up on teams early or got take-aways, but otherwise they were soft and could get manhandled. There is something philosophically deficient about the D and for the second year in a row - they played against the Chiefs without much aggression in the playoffs. Teams like the Chargers and Bucs have shown teams how to attack the Chiefs, and the Bengals didn't play on their heels either. The Bills simply give the Chiefs too much respect on Offense and it makes it easy for them.

Allen is a clutch player that has been up to the bigger moments. I know people have mixed feelings about Gabe Davis, but he really steps up his game in the playoffs as well. The Bills need more players ready for those big moments, especially on D. I think Spencer Brown is going to be another stud and is going to come into his own in the next year or two as one of the best tackles in the game. He is athletic, huge, has a nastiness to him and is a perfect compliment to what should be an emerging identity for the Offense to be tough and very talented. I would love to see them pick up an interior lineman in the draft, and the best defensive player available because they are going to start needing to feed the pipeline as players age out and/or get too expensive (DT, S, LB). I'd also love to see them pick up a physical back like Dameon Pierce who may not have eye popping stats while at Florida, but is an absolute beast in his lower body, has good vision, and will likely see more success in the NFL. He's also a good blocker, especially in the passing game and is a decent receiver.

The line play was the biggest issue not Josh, and they finally got it straight at the end of the season. The play calling was inconsistent as well, and the offense was clearly frustrated at times during the season. The only bell cow on the team was Allen doing amazing things through the air with his legs. I thought that there was stubbornness in coaching that almost cost them the AFC East. I think Daboll should be given credit for the success in developing Allen and good to great game plans from time to time, but it may be best for the long term health of Allen and the team to be moving on from him and get more balance and physicality to compliment the toughest mofo in the league.

Because he is stiff and can’t avoid tackles much less make people look silly trying to tackle him

Pedersen only deserves credit for having Reich on his staff. And then you can stop there. Pedersen showed himself to be an arrogant dumbass in the time following Reich’s departure, ending fantastically in Philadelphia. I think this is a terrible hire by the Jags tbh, and it’s too bad for Lawrence.

A dude like Snyder isn’t going to do anything that people like. The evidence of that is overwhelmingly clear. This team name is so damn stupid, blah and meaningless. It’s actually more generic feeling than Football Team. The little POS owner likes control over everything especially women in his organization, so Commanders seemed attractive. I think the fans would’ve loved Hogs or some form of it, because it means something. They don’t like this that’s for sure.

I'll just say this. Clients are sometimes convinced of a terrible strategy when they are looking for blood and their vision is clouded, only later to realize that they wished someone had played out the scenarios of how things could go from bad to worse big picture. This happens all the time in family and labor law - emotions drive the desire to get back at someone or some organization that has hurt you. It's not to say that some firms like Wigdor aren't effective in getting a favorable settlement and winning in the eyes of a segment of the population sympathetic to their client's cause. However, will Flores regret approving this legal strategy when he desires to coach at a certain level in the NFL or college and is met with no interest? No one knows for sure whether that will be the case, but I think it is pretty safe to pretty safe to say that it will close a lot of doors for him that might have otherwise been open. I also wonder if there was any exploration of discussions with the NFL about many of the issues he experienced and whether the NFL was receptive to those conversations or completely uninterested. So much that is not really known, but from an initial view this current strategy looks like a complete scorched Earth approach that would be a last resort if all other avenues failed. I don't think a couple of weeks is really enough time to explore more reasonable options that could preserve his opportunities and address issues with the hiring process in the NFL, which regardless of racial considerations needs to be looked at (e.g., the NFL really needs to look at interview and hiring windows for all candidates following the conclusion of the season). So that's where I'm coming from, but maybe Flores wanted all of this and that is why he hired them. If that's the case, that's too bad, because I think he is a really good coach, but ultimately it's not necessarily a good look for him being a reasonable person.

The results of basically nuking his career in the NFL and a lot of divisive publicity that will forever surround him. There are better and more practical legal strategies that don’t go full PR blitz while still seeking to address issues. I do it all the time in my labor law practice and I would never advise my client against their interests as an ethical matter. None of the legal strategies here help his long term career. But I will say that I don’t know what Flores motives are in all of this, but for a guy that clearly wanted to be a NFL head coach and seemed to take the high road before reaching a tipping point that goal seems unlikely anytime soon, and he is likely clouded by his frustration.

I’m not saying they don’t know what they’re doing. I’m saying they are self-interested in the best result for themselves not their client, which is already very obvious.

This a law firm that is attempting to cash in on PR and spin to force a settlement while taking advantage of someone who is rightfully disgruntled by experiences over the past few years that are ugly. Thing is that the only winner in this will be the law firm representing Flores because they aren’t interest in social justice or anything like it - this is great publicity for them and has them sitting pretty to get this settled ASAP to prevent further damage to the integrity of the NFL. As a Bills fan Ross is a gem bc he ensures dysfunction for the Dolphins, but as a person he is a huge POS that deserves all of the bad press he receives. To those thinking Ross will lose the team see Washington FT and Dan Snyder. Not likely IMO. Flores is going to be lucky to land anything higher than a DC position in his next gig and no team right now is going to take on the circus that follows him. It’ll be at least a year before someone goes there, if ever. And that is the unfortunate part. He’s a pretty damn good coach that was winning in spite of the organization.

Would love to see interior offensive line addressed. Need to keep drafting on D but with more tenacity and toughness. Slot WR.

Elam is a terrible tackler and frequently lost receivers in coverage - UF is my alma mater and I can tell you that Moon is about the only player I think has any shot of being a decent pro from that D, but that’s no slam dunk. Now they were terribly coached so there is that, but I’m not impressed with much of their talent. I agree with what many are saying about LB. Edmunds can move and is a 3 down LB, but good coaches exploit him and our D is pretty soft in the big moments where he is nowhere to be found. Tell me the big plays Edmunds has made to change the outcome of a game. He’s not bad but he’s also a place they could use more consistency, toughness and playmaking ability. Milano is a better LB, but a bit undersized. Being a statistically No. 1 defense doesn’t mean anything if you are extremely vulnerable to the a team deciding to pound you all game with the run and not being able to get a clutch stop at any point in the 4th quarter in close games.

And that is a special trait of his. Constant self reflection and self assessment while also having humility is a combination that many great leaders have - not necessarily present in modern politics but that’s a whole different conversation not suited for this forum. I want to follow people with those traits and model myself after them. You can see that he takes criticism and failures as an opportunity for improvement, rather than taking a defensive posture and rationalizing his actions. We all want to see ourselves be like that, but walking the walk is tougher than it may appear. It takes the right balance of so many things at once even though it seems simple. McDermott is the right coach for this team and I have nothing but respect for him.

Fox usually goes for the meathead and geek combo in the broadcast booth with a female on the sidelines. They don’t always go that route, but it’s their default. I think they went with the Sanchize hoping for something close to Romo, but it’s more like a bad version of Rich Gannon. I’m a big Gus Johnson fan but for the life of me I don’t understand why they partner him with Randy Moss (who I like as a guy in the studio, but not so much in game). I also loathe Joe Buck, but that is still their best team. Radio guys are much better in most circumstances but syncing things up is a pain in the butt.

Actually Matt Nagy wouldn't be a bad choice if Daboll leaves and has ties to the same coaching tree as McDermott.

Honestly I don't see either one going anywhere. Daboll and the Offensive staff have done a great job with Josh, but you do wonder sometimes what's up with the playcalling and issues on the OL. I'm not sure Daboll will be successful as a HC, and I'm not sure he wants to leave this situation unless it is a really perfect opportunity. I do wonder if this team might be better on Offense now that Josh is where he is with a different OC, but on the flip side it certainly could get worse. Frazier has been good, but he didn't do so well in his stint as a HC and his defense is statistically impressive but not exactly a unit that imposes its will. Teams are sometimes reluctant to try another time with successful coordinators that haven't been very successful as HCs. McDermott also seems to have some point each season where he has to insert his input to change up the D - which he should, but I worry way less about DC than OC with McDermott as HC. My point is that these two coordinators are good, but not great HC candidates. They will definitely get their looks, but I wouldn't be surprised if neither gets a HC job. I can't see the Raiders going with Frazier, and I know that has legs, but the Raiders are not exactly what I see as a fit with their strength on Offense. I could see Leftwich way before Frazier. Also, looks like the Jags are going with Doug Pederson - which is a really bad hire, IMO - after Reich left his staff that team and staff was not the same and Pederson showed himself to be a real clown when things were unraveling in Philly. Reich is a really good coach and its hard not to like him even if you hate the Colts.

Each game is different but I sometimes wonder if they are making things a bit more adverse for themselves than necessary. Beasley has been baffling all year and after McKenzie’s performance last week I think he gets the nod in the slot as a starter. Not bc of one game but bc of things like Beasley’s lack of effort after illegal contact that could’ve been the difference between a called penalty and an Interception. I’ve noticed his bad body language all season and i really liked his play every year before this. Hard not to like a tough guy at that size, but it’s like he carries the weight of his social media battles on to the field and is only sometimes that same guy we’ve seen in prior years. McKenzie is faster and seemed to bring more explosiveness and honestly was a major piece of their most important and impressive offensive performance this season. The Stevenson experiment needs to end. He is taking a punishing and looks like what he is - a return man without vision or ability to avoid a big hit. Big hits cause turnovers. He’s a liability and I’ve thought so from the first game he took over the return duties. I see the speed but that is such a small part of being an effective return man. The Bills screen game is just not good and it looks like the designed screens are never there. The one screen that was called fooled no one and was really too slow to develop. Rarely do the Bills utilize WR screens, but the Falcons put on a clinic on how to do it (well at least with that officiating crew). Other than the pass to Pitts Ryan’s passing yards were in large part due to screens or broken plays. I think one post in a different thread captured what I saw too: illegal men downfield and not just a little bit past the LOS. But they had a plan of how to attack a quick defense in those conditions and it was a solid plan. The Falcons have some weapons and know how to use them. On the positive side the running game is encouraging from Singletary. He ran very well and with determination. I love Josh and how he carries this team whatever way he can. But I don’t like how many hits he takes. Still what a player - there is no one that wants it more on the field. If you don’t like him then you might not like football. The offensive line is playing a little better and I like seeing that bc I’ve thought that has been the teams weakness all year and why this team is not as good as everyone was hoping. They need to utilize a quicker passing game but I’m not sure that it’s there to be had, although we’ve seen it in a few games - the offense’s best games tbh. The play action game should be more effective with the run game going and where this offense has been it’s most successful.

He’s been scaring me every time he gets the ball kicked to him - he has horrible vision on where the tacklers and blockers are, runs upright, and doesn’t have good hands. It’s baffling. I would put McKenzie back out there. I’m just not sure what the staff is thinking on this one.