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I understand the investment, but before he signs you still interview him as much as he interviews you.

I hear ya. I dont think he will be a top 10 Rb in 2019. He is paid as one.

Meh, I dont look at it as earned. Its cost vs production. Is he producing as a top 10 rb? Does he have the potential to be one again? No and a big maybe because he led us to the playoffs? His first step, and burst was noticeably missing all year.

Money= need + availability. He is really the only game changing player available on offense. Instead of overpaying for an average guard, signing an all-pro still in his prime is not terrible. He would have alot to prove in meeting and such before signing, but I would kick the tires.

I think both should be gone. If McCoy isnt willing to restructure/take less money I move on. Clay is a slow body catcher with unreliable hands and a bum knee. Te and Rb are positions in desperate need of young talent on the team.

That takes alot for a player but any man in general to do. Admit your own weakness and failures. I am pleasantly surprised by this and I would be confident moving forward with at tackle after it. If he attacks the offense and gets better, the line will be better.

Add talent young and old to the offense. If its the right mix, Buffalo could be a contender in 2019.

He is. You want to look at it as a back handed compliment sure. With the oline, running game and wrs I dont think there is a drop back qb who could have gone .500 with this team. His progress after his apparent. I'm firmly in the thinking of get him some help and he will carry this team to big heights. He carried the offense the last half of the season. Buffalo has not had a Qb who was able to do that with an once of a running game in my adult life.

After the supposed deadline it came out that the language in Bells contract was extremely vague regarding the subject of season accrual. Legally, the assumption is that if arbitrated Bell wins easily. Bell for 3 years 50 isnt terrible. If it was fully guaranteed he would do it. Though I think he is 1 test away from a 1 yr suspension. I would def trade a 2nd plus for Brown. 3 to 4 years of top production would be worth it. Foster and Ab is a pretty good duo. Take Fant at 9 and the offense is pretty good outside.

Allen and Edmunds look like franchise pillars. The defense with a player added here or could easily be tops in the league. The offense is clearly needed of an infusion of talent. The caliber of Beanes pro scouting will be put on full display. The offense needs major improvements in every position. Who Buffalo targets first will be intersting. Beane has showed agression in the past will he do that again? Their are some interesting guys to explore on the offensive side. Will they get in a bidding war over Bell? Will they investigate his past and consider Hunt? Would they bring in ultra diva Antonio Brown? I would not be surprised by any of those moved but I also would not expect them. Rb based off current trends can be easily upgraded on the third day of the draft. Oline, Wr, and Te is not as easy. Alot is scheme and offense dependent. How in sync is the coaching staff and Beane? What kind of run game should they utilize? Imo power fits Dawkins and Teller better so that should be where they go. Are the available FA suitable with that style? Foster and McKenzie are pleasant surprises. Jones is Jones. A guy who can high point the ball and make contested catches is desperately needed. Zay is not that guy. Williams has those traits but is a complete longshot. A guy with #1 potential is needed. A guy you can use to dictate coverage. Does the draft have that guy? Idk. I'm also confident the draft sites and gurus do not know neither. The spread offenses has made it hard to accurately evaluate Wr from college to pro. Similar to Oline.

I expect a heavy offensive draft. Dont hate the idea of getting a blue chip front 7 defender in Rd1. My caveat is they have to be impactful bluechippers. I am cautious of both Clemson and Alabama's lineman prospects. Playing beside top talent it's hard to evaluate their dominance do to the increased 1 on 1 match ups vs double teams that other prospects routinely delt with. There are about 5 guys on defense, who if available at 9 I'm taking. If not one of them I am taking the best pass catcher or pass blocker in the draft.

Center and both guards were terrible the majority of the year. Dawkins and Mills seemed to take a step backwards, imo from the poor play beside them. The stable of running backs were not that good either. McCoy lost his burst, the rest of the guys defense didn't worry about.

With rules in place that protect QBs football is better gig than baseball if you play Qb. If drafted in the first 15 picks hes getting close to 20 mil guaranteed. Including playoffs you work 6 months out of the year vs 8 or 9 in baseball. 18 to 20 games a year vs 162. Travel 10 weekends the rest of the time you are home. If he was a Rb or Wr or Cb and was taking contact in practice and games with the possibilities of playing special teams than I would say baseball but as a Qb I dont think its really close.

Better interior play, more talent running the ball.

He is Blunt but with break away speed. His issues are all injury related. His running style is very aggressive and he takes too many unwarranted shots. With basically every draft eligible Rb from college declaring I would draft 2 starting with the 3rd rd on.

Potential vs production. If Foles gets slapped around in NO it puts all this to sleep. If Foles takes the eagles to the NFC championship and beyond I think it's a real question to have. Regardless of opinion, the Wrs produce more under Foles and the team plays better. It's a massive if, but if Foles takes them to 2 consecutive superbowls and he is only 30 I trade Wentz. I would asked for 2 firsts and a player. Jacksonville 2 ones and Ramsey for Wentz.

What's the answer to All these offenses that make their money off hitting on their scheme beaters? Creative defensive Co Ordinators who adjust their coverages week to week. McDermott is one of the better defense minds in the sports. The defense is simple but also multiple. Of all the hired coaches the one I'm most concerned about and who I think will be the best of the bunch is Kris Richards in Miami. He is another modern defensive coach who has a simple scheme but is team specific.

If you are unable to win in college how are you going to win in the NFL? He has a good offense, but besides playcalling what does he bring to the table? Its the long of longshots. Sean McVay was in the NFL for 10 years before getting the Rams gig. I prefer McDermott to all these guys.

I think Hollywood Brown becomes the top wr and possible top 10 pick. Tyreek Hill, Tarik Cohen, Deshaun Jackson all examples of small guys playing well. Imo an elite deep threat is a must with Allen at Qb. With all the protection granted to Wrs being 170-190 is not terrible if you are a fluid athlete with elite acceleration.

They cant just throw money around. If a true impact player is on the market they have the ability to pay if needed. I expect the majority of the FA to be 3 to 4 years in the league that either under performed based off their potential or ones who look like over achievers based off system and percieved talent level. Alot of teams have money. Be aggressive for want you want. There is a fine line between Jeff Lowrey and Dan Snyder.

The Jacksonville game. At this point Jacksonville had a sliver of hope. Their defense was at full strength. Allen missed the previous month and half. Allen was the most athletic player on the field vs the NFL's freakiest defense. The touchdown to Foster where Allen was hit on three sides and used a glitched in the Metrix to get it 50 yards down feild in the air stands out most as well.

That style of Wr is needed with Allen. It's something the team is lacking. The question is can Willams make contested catches in the NFL. Allen throws a very good back shoulder fade, there is not a guy currently on the team who can routinely catch it. Also, pretty sure I know who the summer board darling is going to be.

Talent at Rb, elite speed, and a athletic mismatch outside.

A talented kid who humbles himself and gets a work ethic can become something special. Now this changes nothing of my offseason plans. Still bring in 2 vets in their mid 20's and draft 1 or 2.

Because the Ravens made the playoffs. Many media members look at wins and that's it. Watching Jackson face this defense is a reminder of what the Bills were with Taylor. Good football team but have to win one way. Run the ball successfully, play lights out defense. Without either the Bill's and now Ravens cant win.