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OBD has never kept more than 6 on roster since Beane arrived. I do agree these are top 7 as of now but see Hamler going to PS and being first call up.

Some good points made but I will choose to address this one. I do believe that last year losing Harris and then having Murray fade away in 2nd half forced OBD to run Josh more. Have to believe this is why they drafted Davis. The new bundled formations, more use of 12 personnel and our larger WRs will likely help the run game and McGovern is a huge upgrade over Morse in run blocking. If they offload 40 to 50% of Josh's carries (especially on 3rd and short and at goal line), then it is not unrealistic that Bills RBs run the ball 450 times.

Wow didn’t realize that Davis never fumbled in college. https://thehuddle.com/2024/04/06/2024-nfl-draft-scouting-report-rb-ray-davis-kentucky/

I get your point. In the long run Davis will be 28 when up for 2nd deal which is the witching hour for RBs. OBD likely envisions having both for 2 years and Davis for 26 and 27 seasons.

I am happy to see that both these RBs are having strong camps so far. I loved Cook at UGA and Davis last year at Kentucky. My guess is there will be a 50/35/15 split of touches between Cook, Davis and Johnson. As Bills under Brady were a top 5 run heavy offense, there will be many carries to split. Which brings us to a possible conundrum next season. Cook and Davis are the same age - 24 - and both will turn 25 this season, Cook in SEP and Davis in NOV. Like most fans, i saw the Davis pick as a complement to Cook's game and that Davis could possibly replace Cook at end of 2025 season. Given that they are the same age, I researched how many touches each has had at the NCAA and NFL in the last 5 seasons. Cook spent 2019, 2020, 2021 seasons at UGA and 2022 and 2023 with the Bills in the NFL. In those 5 years he has amassed 391 touches at the college level and 307 touches as a pro. So a total of 698 touches for a combined 4487 yards in his last 6 seasons. Davis spent 2019-2023 seasons all at the collegiate level and amassed 822 touches for 4262 yards. So he comes in the NFL with over 2 times the amount of touches Cook had when drafted (391 in college for Cook). If the Bills limit touches as outlined above (50/35/15) and we assume there will be 450 rush attempts by RBs then Cook will have 225 per year and Davis 140 per year. If Bills throw 100 passes to RBs and we use same split then add another 50 touches per year for Cook and 35 for Davis. Cook will add 550 touches in next 2 seasons and Davis will have added another 350 touches. So after 2025 season Cook's 7 year odometer will read around 1248 touches. And Davis' 7 year odometer will read 1172 touches. Pretty similar mileage. They will both be 26 at end of 2025 season. Would you re-sign Cook at that juncture? While OBD would have 2 years left on Davis' deal, he will have accrued as much mileage as Cook. I do believe the current game - where RBs platoon versus the Bell Cow days of early 2000s - means both these players could still give another 4 years of production to the Bills or whoever they sign with (in Cook's case if he opts for FA) after the 2025 season. For now, I will just enjoy the show for the next 2 seasons.

Duly noted though OBD has often traded up for a player too - as they did for Kincaid

Starting to understand why Bills passed on him. Liked him at Pitt.

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Billy Sims, RB, Detroit Lions. 1980-1984 Sad, as due to injuries, only played 5 years but had 5100 rushing yards and 47 TDs in that time - in just 52 starts. Had 1900 total yds as Rookie and was offensive ROY in 1980. Was All Pro in both rookie and year 2 as he scored 31 TDs in 30 games played those 2 years. Great receiver too. A Gayle Sayers like great but shortened career

Pass….he is like Liz Taylor at the end…. diva in a wheelchair.

I said Jets mainly because of their D, ability to beat the Bills and the fact Rodgers is back. Miami has only beaten 2 teams with a winning record in last 2 seasons. Paper tigers.

Likely two things at work here. Dan Morgan and Beane are close given long term relationship. Plus the fact that Legette will be turning 24 during this season made getting an extra year on his deal more critical for Panthers. Legette is 3.5 years older than Coleman so Beane may not have felt the urgency for 5th year that Morgan did.

Happy Birthday Kim! May God speed his healing power to you to aid in your recovery.

Loved me some back up safeties for Bills over the years Jeff Nixon 1979 Rod Kush early 80s Dwight Drane late 80s early 90s Kurt Schultz Matt Stevens

Chase “YaTail” Claypool.

Destiny. Born on the day players reported for first ever Bills Training Camp in 1960 at Knox Polo Grounds in East Aurora. Also as a 5 year old received a 1965 AFL Champs football signed by all the Bills on that year's team from Daryle Lamonica.

Pass. Very poor versus the run.

Coach Hank Bullough. The mid 80s Bills were a dumpster fire. He went 4-17 in 1985 and half of 1986 season before being replaced by Marv Levy. And he was likely the dimmest bulb in the drawer. Some real quotes: “We keep beating ourselves, but we're getting better at it.” “He's making improvement throwing the ball where he's throwing the ball.” “We'll have a good work ethnic.” My least favorite Bill of all time has to be Kelvin Benjamin. Fat, lazy and unmotivated!

https://gazette.com/news/mitchell-football-superstar-terry-miller-talks-about-his-glory-and-his-crime-david-ramsey/article_1363fcc4-04a0-11ea-ad2e-87c76839afaf.html Not an eye injury but appears a Toe/foot injury ended his playing days. Was arrested for bank fraud in 1999 and had to pay back $179k!

@Chandler#81 thanks so much for sharing. A few things I noticed. Chuck Knox loved him some 21 formation. Lewis and Piccone outside with Gant at TE and Brown and Miller at FB/RB. Bills ran for almost 200 yards in this game. Talk about a limited offense. Swan song season for FS Tony Greene as Jeff Nixon would take over in 1980. Nixon had a great start to 1980 season before a gruesome knee injury led to Bills signing Bill Simpson, an ex LA Ram to take over. Never knew why but Bills jettisoned Joe D after 1979 season and brought in Conrad Dobler at RG. Surprised to see Terry Miller rundown on his 75 yard run in this game as tackler was CB from other side of field. The Bills drafted Joe Cribbs in 1980 essentially ending Miller's NFL career. Bringing in Cribbs and a rookie TE, Mark Brammer in 1980 really gave the offense some HP in 1980.

McCargo couldn't spell his last name if you spotted him the "Cargo". Carter went to Duke for starters and was a 3 year captain. McCargo started 10 of 25 games at NC State and had pedestrian numbers, .5 sacks, 24 total tackles, 0 FF, 0 FR. Now look at Carter in his 5 years at Duke: Not sure where how you formed your opinion.

First name is actually Terrace and I can't see McDermott agreeing to deal for a guy with a 6% fumble rate over last 2 years. Also not on STs so not an ideal depth WR.

Looks like Chad Reuter has 2 Bills Day 3 picks - Ray Davis and SVGP as late round picks with a good chance to start games this year. https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-season-day-3-rookies-who-could-compete-for-starter-snaps-in-year-1

My earliest Bills memories were Collier's 1966 Bills who lost AFL Championship at home to KC, who went on to lose to Packers in first Super Bowl. Prior to that season, Collier was Bills DC. In 1967 the Bills only won 4 games, and after an 0-2 start in 1968, Collier was fired. RIP Joe!

Likewise as he is married with a young family. Not sure he does broadcast now as kids are little.