SydneyBillsFan

Pfffft.....what would Simms know about football.... (That was a joke, love Simms)

From Dane Brugler... STRENGTHS: Physically impressive athlete … outstanding body control, hip flexibility and leaping skills to sky the ball and make plays above the rim … didn’t record first drop of 2023 until the ACC title game (had an outstanding gauntlet drill at the NFL combine) … routinely makes 50/50 grabs, and his highlight reel includes several one-handed catches … maintains his focus to track/finish while wearing defenders like a backpack … consistently draws pass interference calls, especially in the red zone … *****-and-go receiver with the limber frame that allows for half of his body to make the catch while the other half gets a head start working upfield … quick at the line and at the top of his route … improved nuance as a route runner, introducing head bobs or jab steps to get corners leaning at the break point … knows how to use his body to shield defenders on slants … able to physically dominate as a blocker and will take cornerbacks completely out of plays … wasn’t expected to return punts at Florida State, but he filled the need and was productive (joined Peter Warrick as the only FSU players with 100-plus receiving yards and 100-plus punt return yards in the same game) … averaged 12.0 yards per punt return in 2023 (25/300/0) … “loves to work,” accordin g to head coach Mike Norvell (NFL scout: “His drive since he was a kid was to max out his ability and cash in for his family. … That singular focus and talent? Yeah, I’ll bet on that.”) … teammates speak highly of the way he carries himself (Trey Benson: “He has so much energy. … I’ve never seen him down.”) … led team in receiving at two different schools. WEAKNESSES: Not a burner, and his speed is mediocre by NFL standards … can be more efficient beating the jam and stacking corners … routes require additional polish and deception … doesn’t consistently separate on film, leading to a high-trafficked catch points (his 30 contested targets ranked second most in the FBS in 2023) … guilty of extending both hands and pushing off defenders downfield (flagged twice for offensive pass interference in 2023) … played through a partial muscle tear in his hip/groin area throughout the 2022 season at Michigan State (an injury contributed to his decision to give up basketball); missed one game as a junior and parts of several others because of nagging injuries (November 2023). SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Florida State, Coleman lined up inside and outside (motion-heavy) in head coach Mike Norvell’s up-tempo scheme. After putting himself on the NFL radar as a two-sport athlete at Michigan State, he transferred to Tallahassee in 2023 and led the Seminoles in receiving — and the nation in acrobatic “He did what?!” catches. Thanks to his basketball background, Coleman “big brothers” cornerbacks up and down the fi eld using size, strength and athleticism. But what really separates him as a pass catcher is his dominance with the ball in the air. Not only can he overpower defenders at the catch point, but he also makes leaping acrobatic stabs appear routine with his natural body control and extraordinary catch radius. Overall, Coleman must develop more nuance to his route running, but his big-man twitch, physicality and ball-winning adjustment skills allow him to be a difference maker. With continued refinement, he has the talent to be an NFL starter (similar in ways to Courtland Sutton).

Well played sir!

Isn't there meant to be roughly a ten percent 'tariff' to the team facilitating the trade? Beane got fleeced here, pure and simple.

What was the pick deal with KC?

What is your rationale for rating Brian Thomas considerably lower than any other mock that I have seen?

There is no better podcast going around for mine than these three guys and they have a very interesting discussion on the Bills draft. Bills talk starts around 43.03

We can laugh all we want BUT he did what only two other QB's have: - beat Josh Allen TWICE!!

I figured this was a good place for this James Jones rant....idiots gonna idiot:

I don't doubt that we can grab two either. My doubt is that we can grab Franklin and Leggette specifically at 28 and 60.

Where do I sign for this??

That narrative probably disappears if or when they draft one of the top WR, and doubly so if they get another in FA after Tre Whites money kicks in. The NFL media are not exactly rational and measured in their reporting.

My top 5 sporting events: 1. European Championship Final 2. World Cup Final 3. Superbowl 4. Australian Football League Grand Final 5. Bathurst 1000 (V8 Supercars)

To paraphrase Danny Dyer: "Scunthorpe away - luv it!"

Can I buy a vowel?

I agree that the usual suspects are as boring as batshit. This, on the other hand, is definitely worth listening to (the Tim Graham podcast):

Exactly my position too. Do NOT package the Texans/Vikes second rounder under ANY circumstances - it will be worth its weight in gold next year. We just have to be patient and let the board come to us.

Apologies if this has been posted. They are surprisingly high on Franklin. Burton is rated as a first round talent "but an off field lunatic" Can't wait to see who they take.

The compensation needs to be looked at in conjunction with the fine print - ie - are the Texans eating any of the dead cap and if so how much? I wouldn't be too upset IF the Texans provide some cap relief as part of the package.

Pffft....you need to show some more commitment geezer ie - like a Ray Parlour tackle on the edge of the 18 yard box!

Whilst you're at it, where is the Bills third round comp pick??

Damn, I really wanted that pre-season Lombardi trophy:

Either of those guys give them a chance to beat us on any given day. Probably lean slightly towards Russ, but either way I think we beat either of those QB's 8 or 9 times out of 10.

Ahhh....but he did.

Come on Gooner.....just tell Rishi you need a day off to complete a vital brief in the national interest.