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Adolphus had to play 1 technique last year and is not large or strong enough to play there. This year he will be asked to play the 3 technique exclusively behind Kyle. At Ohio State he was a DE who moved inside after a year. might be an ideal 5 technique and if he doesn't pan out at the 3 spot could be traded to a 3-4 team.

In 2006 i was flying SW from BUF to CHI Midway to connect to STL where I was to be part of a committee of interviewers for our company as we expanded operations. As I went to sit down I noticed a smaller, elderly man with an old school hard sided briefcase. I offered to put it in the overhead bin without looking at the gentleman. Then as I put it in the overhead, I noticed the briefcase had football pebble skin surface and a tag that read Marv Levy. Shortest flight I ever took as we spent the entire time talking about team building, talent selection and interviewing prospects. It was late May 2006 and he had been brought back as GM and was reviewing dossiers of the recently drafted players - Donte Whitner was the top file. He told me that who he picked determined his fate - not unlike my choices as a VP of Sales at the time. He also inquired as to the book I was reading and my thoughts on it. He made note of it and wished me luck in my hiring as we parted. Class act! Happy 93rd to a great leader of men!

Please provide gold star to me when possible.

Wow was unaware of late season bias. Harrison Philips and Star are real steps up from the guys we had in there after trading Marcel Dareus. Thorton, Worthy and Washington were traffic pylons IMHO.

My confession is that my favorite Bill of all time is Charlie Romes, CB #26. Even after he dropped that INT in SD in playoffs in 1980-81 season.

So it's the time of year where nothing is happening in the league...except in Buffalo where The Process is still evolving. Was on the road yesterday and heard Pat Kirwan and Jim Miller on NFL Radio reviewing AFC East Defenses. As imagined they were not too kind to the Bills as our defense let us down at key times last year. Think NO run game and SD and NYJ passing games during mid-season losing streak. They mentioned 2 areas for improvement on D: Pass Rush - we were 4th worst in league with only 27 sacks. it is amazing that the McD /Frasier D schemed up as many picks as we got given the poor pressure generated. Bringing in Trent Murphy to come around the RT is part of the process. Keeping Lorenzo around might also be a way to generate pressure. Would be interesting to see if they drop Shaq inside on obvious passing downs to help get pressure? If he can't do that it could spell the end for him in BUF. STD Rush package Murphy-Star-Kyle-Jerry. Rotation pkg Shaq-Harry-Washington-Yarborough. I would also offer the Greyhound pkg- Zo-Murphy-Shaq-Jerry on 3rd and long or obvious passing downs. 3rd and long - per Kirwan the Bills were 2nd to last in this stat in getting off the field in 3rd and 7 or longer allowing opponents to convert almost 30% of the time. The lack of pressure and our poor LB coverage were the main culprits. McD went to a nickel package with Johnson playing in lieu of Zo for back half of season. Even then Brown and Humber were often exposed by an empty backfield or 13 formations. Having Edmunds and Milano as Nickel LBs and drafting 2 DBs and signing 2 more should help here. Rushing Defense - This is my pet peeve. Wonder why they signed Star ASAP and traded up for Edmunds? Check out this link... http://www.nfl.com/stats/categorystats?seasonType=REG&offensiveStatisticCategory=null&d-447263-n=1&d-447263-o=2&d-447263-p=1&d-447263-s=RUSHING_YARDS&tabSeq=2&season=2017&role=OPP&Submit=Go&archive=false&conference=null&defensiveStatisticCategory=RUSHING&qualified=false The Bills were putrid on Run D. Some lowlights: Bills gave up 22 Rushing TDs, 4 more than the next worst team. Worst in the league! The Titans gave up only 5 by comparison as the leagues best vs Run scoring. Bills gave up 121 Rushing 1st downs, again worst in the league. By comparison, the Vikings only gave up 59 Rushing 1st downs and were the leagues best. 4th worst in Yards surrendered at 1994 yds for the year and 4th worst average of 125 ypg. Eagles were leagues best holding opposition to 75 ypg With a tougher schedule, a new QB and a new offense it's helpful they will run same scheme on D. I will be watching the SEP games to see if these 3 areas improve dramatically. If not, the season could get away from the team quickly with a brutal first 7 weeks (5 on the road). It appears McD and Beane saw these weaknesses and took action to correct these areas of concern.

Appreciate the quick format and read to justify your 5-11 prediction. I tend to do prediction by what conferences we play (AFC South and NFC North) and that we also draw 2nd place AFC teams (SD and BAL). We went 3-3 in our own division last year and I don't see us getting better as NYJ have new QB and MIA get their QB back. How I see us doing by conference: AFCE 3-3 NFCN 2-2 AFCS 2-2 SD/BAL 0-2 Overall 7-9 And I do see Allen starting after the bye as well

Glad to see the Bills passing game as a subject. Last year was abysmal due to OC's game plans, a timid QB and the litany of injuries at WR and TE. It can only improve this year! Why? WRs Benjamin and Kerley are experienced WRs in this league who have had success and will be healthy this year. A speed element from Streater, Kaelin Clay or Foster could be a bonus. OC The fact they drafted 2 slot WRs tells me that Daboll will have a horizontal aspect to the passing game too. He will always scheme to get a mismatch and that may be in the slot. RBs Shady, Ivory, Cadet and DiMarco are all good at Pass blocking and as receivers. Daboll will get them in space via mismatches. We will have to get use to a passing offense - last time we saw one was Chan Gailey era.

Gully for Sully!

2 examples of guys from college with accuracy issues getting better as pros Matthew Stafford Georgia, 57.1 Completion % and 1.33/1 TD/INT ratio Passing Year School Conf Class Pos G Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A AY/A TD Int Rate Career Georgia 564 987 57.1 7731 7.8 7.4 51 33 133.3 *2006 Georgia SEC FR QB 13 135 256 52.7 1749 6.8 5.1 7 13 109.0 *2007 Georgia SEC SO QB 13 194 348 55.7 2523 7.3 7.0 19 10 128.9 *2008 Georgia SEC JR QB 13 235 383 61.4 3459 9.0 9.2 25 10 153.5 Matt Ryan, BC , 59.9 Completion % and 1.33/1 TD/INT ratio Passing Year School Conf Class Pos G Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A AY/A TD Int Rate Career Boston College 807 1347 59.9 9313 6.9 6.5 56 37 126.2 *2004 Boston College Big East FR QB 7 35 71 49.3 350 4.9 3.6 2 3 91.5 *2005 Boston College ACC SO QB 10 121 195 62.1 1514 7.8 7.4 8 5 135.7 *2006 Boston College ACC JR QB 12 263 427 61.6 2942 6.9 6.5 15 10 126.4 *2007 Boston College ACC SR QB 14 388 654 59.3 4507 6.9 6.5 31 19 127.0 and our QB, Josh Allen, Wyoming, 56.2% Completion %, 2/1 TD/INT ratio Passing Year School Conf Class Pos G Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A AY/A TD Int Rate Career Wyoming 365 649 56.2 5066 7.8 7.7 44 21 137.7 2015 Wyoming MWC SO QB 2 4 6 66.7 51 8.5 8.5 0 0 138.1 *2016 Wyoming MWC SO QB 14 209 373 56.0 3203 8.6 8.3 28 15 144.9 *2017 Wyoming MWC JR QB 11 152 270 56.3 1812 6.7 6.9 16 6 127.8

My take on top 5 QBs in 2018 draft Mayfield - best headband! Darnold - best hair! Allen - best arm! Rosen - best interview! Jackson- best legs!

Cam got tossed out of FLA for suspected academic cheating (3x) and for stealing a laptop in 2008. When leaving JUCO his dad was trying to sell his services for $180,000. Josh Allen had no issues at either college he attended and other than some infantile/juvenile tweets, had no marks on his record. They are very different personalities and players with different records and skill sets. I don't see the similarities except size.

So my guess is 3-4 Teams didn't see him as a true 0 technique nose and he is too short for 5 technique. And 4-3 teams also couldn't figure out his position. McD's scheme values his flexibility to backup at either role and we will get a year to see which he excels at. My bet is he spells Star on passing downs, plays in all short yardage packages and gives Kyle a breather occasionally.

The even nicer thing about "Horrible Harry" - yes that's his nickname - is he can likely back up Star and Kyle. Strong enough to play the 1 technique and fight double teams and also fast enough to play the 3 technique "disruptor" role. Hopefully he can learn some stronger pass rush moves and hand combat techniques from Kyle to become an upfield terror. Certainly has the brains - 40 on the Wonderlic - to learn the D and a couple positions.

Teller and Johnson will be on the field as starting LG and Nickel CB. To get 2 starters past pick 100 is good. This is a very weak WR and OT class . OBD chose to take BPA at position of need that also tied to overall player rating. Teller was rated as a Rd 2-3 pick. Lots of UDFA and post draft cuts to help at unaddressed areas.

big 6'5" 315 lb mauler who can run block. Richie type demeanor. Is an ex D linemen so has that mentality.

He is a Hybrid S/LB/Package player in Bills D. Frm NFL: Intriguing prospect with good size and physicality who is just learning to play cornerback. Neal has limitations in coverage but may factor as a bump and run specialist. Neal lacks the ball production and instincts of a high safety, but he has the toughness to play near the line of scrimmage and the cover talent to match up against tight ends. Neal's position fit could depend on scheme as well as how he ends up running. He has NFL traits and could become a productive backup or eventual starter.

Agreed, as Bills took a serious look at him and he is a strong size/speed prospect.

So here's what the experts said in 2006 about Meatball. Almost verbatim what they say about Horrible Harry! Full Name: Kyle Williams School: LSU Ht: 6-1 Wt: 295 40: 5.25 Yr: 4Sr Pos: Hard working, scrappy defender who plays with good fundametals. Quick off the snap, gets leverage on opponents and displays solid hand technique. Tenacious, goes hard until the whistle blows and chases to get involved in the action. Displays an array of moves getting off blocks. Makes plays laterally up and down the line of scrimmage. Neg: Not strong at the point and driven off the ball by opponents. Marginal skills as a pass rusher. Analysis: A high revving defender, Williams' ability to get leverage on opponents gives him an upper hand. May never be a starter at the next level yet his tenacity and approach to the game will find him a spot on an NFL roster.

Very doubtful we sign Bowman now. Beane just announced on WGR that they will have Tremaine Edmunds play MLB in 2018. Lorax still at SAM and Milano at WIL when they go to camp. Wonder who gets radio headset on D?

Go to Buffalo Bills Twitter site and check out the Facetime call from Kim Pegula to Allen. She states he was first QB visit and in her opinion, the only one necessary. So maybe OBD did lock in on him since day 1.

Shaw, appreciate the kind words, especially coming from you. Really enjoy reading your comments on TSW

LOL. Rosen looks like Arthur Blank's illegitimate love child in your avatar

Shaw, get the trademark on Sling It & Bring It! A great synopsis of OBD's take on the team, the draft and The Process. Seriously, it does appear that McBeane are building a team around the same 2 pillars they had in Carolina - QB and MLB. A Quick look at the O: It is doubtful that Josh Allen plays much this season. May be used in back half of season once offense installed and he gets the timing with receivers, protection calls and sense of NFL speed. Tough to develop without reps once season starts. Long term, his selection lets Daboll create a fun RPO quick hit offense with play action, motion and a vertical dimension not present last year. Will also require some WRs with deep speed on the roster (late rd pick?). Not sure if McCarron could run this offense from the get go. Allen's arm will allow longer dig routes, deeper seam patterns and the back across the field reverse sprint, off play action throw we saw once last year (Tyrod to O'Leary vs Fins). Allen (and Daboll's offensive scheme) will allow the Bills to run more effectively as Defenses will now have to defend entire field (horizontally and Vertically) versus Bills pass game so they will be less likely to employ the Jags 8 in the box suffocating scheme. The OLine will need to mesh and be better at pass Pro as the year goes on. Needs Vertical WR O Line depth Shady Heir or RB capable of 60% load. Must have Receiving and Pass block skills too. A Quick look at the D: The trade up to 16 makes sense as Edmunds will likley be on field all 3 downs and can be used in back 7 coverage, in the flats or in the rush/blitz on passing downs. There were only 2 players with both the coverage ability and Run stop experience in the draft - Smith and Edmunds. Edmunds and Milano will be a fast pair of LBs to deal with in our nickel package. Lorax at SLB, Edmunds at MLB and Milano at WIL should be good versus the run - especially with Star and Meatball in the middle. Pass Rush will improve as we have Murphy and Hughes outside and can use Meatball and Washington inside. Wonder if we see Shaq push inside on passing downs ala the Giants rush when they had JPP, Tuck, etc. Edmunds will be a real weapon in the A Gap in blitz packages. His height may lead to many tipped passes and more INT chances for the secondary. Needs Still need a 3rd Safety to play the in the box nickel hybrid role for the D. This can be a day 3 find or UDFA. Another 3 technique DT. SAM LB depth - heir to the Lorax. As it turns out, OBD has 6 picks left over next 2 days. Let's see how the picks match up to the needs ID'd here.

I believe Lorax will play the mentor role with him and teach him how to study run schemes, coverages and how to be a pro. Could be a good thing in first year.