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And I quote, from the article: "It will also include “step-by-step action steps” designed for readers to use in order to increase their own productivity in a way similar to the Patriots quarterback." http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/07/06/tom-brady-to-release-book-in-September/ Tom Brady personally invites you to the Department of Redundancy Department, in person!

Just an update to my OP: http://www.bleacherreport.com/articles/2717515-nfl-rookies-who-already-look-like-draft-day-steals First player listed as a draft-day steal: Samaje Perine... #justsayin'

"Dammit, Irsay, that was supposed to be a private tweet, sent ONLY to me!"

I can compare cap situations, and the resulting player cuts that have led to our current potential to sign Jeremy Maclin. I'm talking about a specific situation Bills fans have bemoaned, in the light of irrefutable proof that other teams have made similar mistakes. That is my comparison. If you have a counterpoint, fire away. Facts used: -Bills cap space: $16 mil -Chiefs cut Maclin because they could not afford to sign their draft class. -Ravens camp space: $2 mil I'm pretty sure I've heard enough opinions on this board about the Bills being mismanaged and in cap hell to know that the opinions are out there. I'm asking people to stop being so blindly negative about the Bills, when they don't even realize that other teams make similar, if not more egregious, management mistakes.

Lots of people out there asked those three specific questions and made those three specific recommendations. Tons of people! They're considering damming the Niagra River because too many of those specific opinions are flowing over the falls... --CASE RESTED-- P.S. If you have a take on my points, I'm all ears.

So, there is a persistent and staunchly held belief that the Bills have been in "Cap Hell" or "Cap Jail" for infinity years... (yeah... that was intentionally bad grammar, reflective of the intelligence quotient of the aforementioned belief-holders) due to Whaley/Brandon/Terry/Fill-in-the-blank... There has been so much finger-pointing (in a variety of directions) that you would think we are the Kansas City Chiefs... Let's take a step back, Bills fans. The ONLY reason we have to be excited about the POTENTIAL to sign Jeremy Maclin is that THE CHIEFS (a.k.a. NOT THE BILLS) are in ACTUAL CAP JAIL / HELL / PRISON. They cut Maclin NOT because of injury or lack of production, but because they COULD NOT SIGN THEIR DRAFT CLASS, due to their gross cap mismanagement. The Chiefs aren't a laughingstock, like the Browns and Jets; in fact, posters on this very message board have looked up to the Chiefs as a well-run organization. In light of this, I have three serious questions, Bills "fans": Question #1: If the Chiefs are such a well-run organization, HOW did they let themselves get into the situation that led to Maclin's cut? Question #2: If the Bills are such a poorly run organization, HOW do we have nearly $16 million in cap space, JUST in time for them to sign Maclin? Question #3: If the Ravens--people say they're much better run than us lowly Bills--only have about $2 million in cap space, and are one of the main rivals in the Maclin race, HOW are they better-run than we are? Maybe we, as Bills fans, need to recognize that we aren't always a poorly run organization. Maybe we, as Bills fans, need to realize that other teams make foolish mistakes, AND we--as an organization--can capitalize on those mistakes, as in the case of Maclin. Maybe we, as Bills fans, should curtail the ragging on our front office / coaches / owners, and realize that NOT everything they do is THE WORST THING EVER... It's sunny outside... Have a beer on your porch and f%#^&$ SMILE for once! We aren't the worst organization ever, and we are working on signing a very good WR because OTHER TEAMS make mistakes, too! --END RANT--

fwiw, Peterman was the top rated prospect remaining. I liken him to Kevin Hogan, from Stanford, a few years back; hopefully he doesn't flame out, as Hogan did. This late in the 5th, he is a developmental pick and a complete steal! Also of note, the ONLY QB to beat Clemson last year... watch that tape. He was efficient!

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That is a very tough choice! The only things I noticed more of from Perine than Conner was that Perine flashed a little more in the pass catching and pass blocking than Conner did. Generally, though, their runs and running styles are very similar, although I would stick with my initial post, saying that Perine "bounces" off more tacklers, while Conner drives through more of them. Some of Conner's best runs show him dragging people until they just can't hang on anymore. Both are very good, and it's hard to argue which style is "better". His pass catching and blocking have me giving Perine a slight edge, but only slight. I don't know how other teams are viewing Conner, but Walter Football has him ranked at #17. If Perine is gone by the 5th--definite possibility--I am all for landing Conner, but either would be excellent 5th round pick. Thanks much! Yeah, I'm just hoping he slides, because his value in the 5th would be a real steal!

I'm not saying a superlative talent like any that you mentioned can't be successful, upright runners in the NFL, but to say Foreman is as talented as OJ, George, Smith, or Dickerson would be a bit of a stretch. I'm Venn-diagraming 5th round pick value with best available talent with need for a one-cut, Gilly-style, punch #2-to-Shady's-punch #1. That's where I'm getting Perine: best match for all three categories. Foreman would likely require a 3rd or 4th, due to hype / perceived value. He may end up a better back, but I'm only looking to spend a 5th here. Follow me? In other words, an argument without given constraints is blather, and doesn't further an idea because it is inherently too broad and open for misinterpretation. I'm only arguing within my aforementioned constraints, nothing more.

Ah, yeah, that is a good point. Perine did display some catching ability on tape, as I said, but I don't believe that was how OU used him, primarily. Mixon was more of the do-everything back, so you may be right in that Perine could be an indicator of a run-only play. He is strong enough, and has shown potential as a blocking back in pass-pro, and--despite the fact that we have Demarco and Tolbert--could be used as a FB or a one-cut option in two-back sets. You are right in that it may take him a year to work his way in, but I see a 5th round RB--given that we also have J. Williams--as good draft spot to bring in someone who could win that RB2 / change-of-pace spot, provide depth if Shady is injured, and who could eventually be the full-time RB2, if J. Williams or a futre addition ends up stepping in for Shady when he retires. You don't take Perine to be the RB1, unless you want to be like NE last year, where they had a bruiser--Blount--who could cut a bit as RB1. We're just set up with a completely different style of RB1 because of the luxury of having a back as good as Shady.

Hap: Good questions! -He did display good hands and a surprising catch radius on a few plays I saw. I'm also not as concerned with drafting him as a pass catching back. We have a known--and HOF caliber--quantity in Shady. Remember: I'm not advocating drafting him as Shady's replacement, but as his compliment. -Good catch on the rushing record. In response, keep in mind that he was splitting time with Joe Mixon. OU had two excellent backs, and clearly Mixon got a lot of carries, too. If Perine was the featured back throughout his career, I would be more concerned about tread on the tires. I think he should be alright in that department. -The other positive in running "behind" Mixon is that Perine hasn't gotten as much hype / limelight. This could lead to further de-valuation of him, as a prospect, which would help drop him to us in the 5th. All good things

Another quick note on the stiff-arm / upright runner point: I have seen some posts about Texas RB D'Onta Foreman being a good fit for the Bills (i.e. One-cut back, good in short-yardage, BIG back). All of these estimates are true, from the tape of him I've watched; HOWEVER, Foreman--as compared to Perine--has the following flaws (some physical; some "hype-imposed" by draftniks): -Upright runner. Due to his height + running style, he is easier to tackle than the low-running / bulldozer-style Perine. -Too "stiff" of a stiff-arm. Defenders see it coming and avoid it. Watch his tape. -Ranked higher by many draftniks (Walter Football has him at 6th best RB), meaning we may have to use our 3rd for him... I want that 3rd for a CD/S/WR! I don't think he would be as good of a value pick for us, as he would likely require a higher pick than Perine, and the upright running makes me wary that he would be an easier tackle for LB's / DB's. Just my two cents.

New poster, so cut me some slack... With all the ruckus over letting Gilislee walk (this post is not meant to give an opinion either way; what's done is done. Moving on, now...), let's talk potential replacements in the draft. Granted, we have a very big question mark in J. Williams. Posters here--present company included--could argue all day on whether he will step up. I'm not arguing that, either; time will tell... arguing on a message board will not tell what we have in J. Williams. I'm hoping he does work out, BUT, regardless, MY pick to replace Gilly is Oklahoma's Samaje Perine. Here are my reasons: 1) From viewing a few highlight reels, he is clearly capable of the following: -Bouncing off tacklers -Running through LB's, CB's, and S's (Watch some tape... Can you IMAGINE the vaunted Patriot, Stephon Gilmore, attempting to tackle Perine? I would die laughing at Hoodie's expression when he proceeds to flatten Gilmore 10x in a game...). -Stiff Arm City: Population Perine! His use of stiff-arms looks natural and fluid, NOT running upright and putting a hand out there, but throwing an arm if and when necessary, in stride, and while maintaining balance. -Incredible contact balance, coupled with an innate ability to recover from glancing tackles. -One-cut runner, fitting for the Dennison zone-blocking scheme, and similar to Gilly-style. -I would be concerned about his wonderlic score... the guy clearly doesn't know the definition of the phrase "give up"... Fail on the wonderlic... WIN on the locomotive-train-that-pancakes-LB's... I'll take the win... -As a strong short-yardage back, he provides an excellent compliment to Shady. Evidence (please watch before shooting down these claims...): 2) Walter Football ranks Perine as their 9th best RB, and they have him going between the 3rd and 5th rounds: http://walterfootball.com/draft2017RB.php -We are told (okay... here's some speculation... fillet my freaking innards for allowing a hint of it to potentially destroy my argument!) that this is a deep class at RB... That's my only speculation... -That aside, there is ample evidence that the RB position is severely undervalued in today's NFL, providing for a potential drop into Walter Football's "worst case" scenario of Perine going in the 5th round. -The Pats have 6 RB's under contract, and the following picks: Two 3rd's, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th... I HIGHLY doubt they will steal Perine out from under us with either of their 3rds or a 4th. Yeah, they don't need anybody to win another ring... they could draft ME in the 3rd, and still win... Point being: it's highly unlikely they will scorch us on this one. I'm praying that's the case! -We have 3 (THREE) 5th round picks... We can use one on Perine, and let him and J. Williams duke it out for RB 2. I welcome insights and comments. PLEASE don't hate on the speculation that this is a deep RB class... I feel that my argument is sound. Thanks.