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I can see them starting the season 3-3. Balt, SD and Tenn. The Bills as of recent years seem to start off better than most pundits think. First 6-7 games last 4 seasons: 2014/ 3-3, 2015/ 3-3, 2016/4-2, 2017/ 5-2

WHOA! Someone had urine flavored Cherrios this morning. Are you telling me none of these ticked you off when they happened? I know for me Jason Peters and Doug Marrone really got me fuming. Also, to compare athletes to the average American is pretty laughable. Though I agree they should fall under and abide by the same laws we all do, they live in a world that is far from ours. Those tens of millions of Americans you mention, are they signed under contract when they quit after receiving millions of dollars in compensation? Most likely not. I will agree with you as far as the "traitor" monikor being off base. Its more like being classless.

That thing will be worth a fortune one day considering Bruce was not one for signing many autographs or memorabilia.

I thought Bruce Smith worked out pretty well myself but I am a Homer.

So true, life is to short.

I'll make the argument. Not because I'm a Homer but because it's factual. Thomas ranks 10th all time in Total yards from Scrimmage. All but Jerry Rice are RBs , so technically he's 9th amongst RBs. 3 of which played more seasons than Thomas. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/yds_from_scrimmage_career.htm

Let's look back through the years of NFL history to determine how well this "Dual QB" system has actually worked and flourished over the decades shall we. How many playoff games and SBs were won under this employed system? And please don't tell me Wentz and Foles were a Dual QB tandem. Neither saw the field in the same game until Wentz got hurt.

Yeah, out of the Trump catalog edition.

It'll be nice having a coach who learned at the feet of the master instead of having a coach who was master of the feet. Looking at you Rexy!!!

You can make the argument. Thurman along with Roger Craig were kinda the first dual threat RBs before it became commonplace in the NFL. Top 10, maybe not. But, Top 10 dual threat RBs of all time? Definitely!

Kinda hard to believe. Thurman may not have been a juke you out your shoes RB but to accept that he played his entire HOF career taking the pounding RBs of that era had to absorb feels like a bit of a stretch. I love the guy but c'mon man.

Like him or not he was about complete a CB that ever played. Man or Zone. Had it all, speed, anticipation, hands, fluidity and a sure tackler. Also made a fortune due to the fact that he was never afraid to bet on himself which always allowed him to parlay that confidence into multiple big contract payday. Still enjoyed watching Sammy corkscrew him into the turf

Very misleading stat. Yes he led the league with 2 other no name LBs who were tied. Preston was a sure tackler because he always waited for the action to come to him instead of attacking and using anticipation. If you wish to give him kudos for not letting plays get behind him, ok. I got enough of that when Poz was here. I want my MIKE at the point of attack making TFLs, allowing minimal gains with the occasional sack. Getting to the sidelines before the RB or WR turns up field. I feel Edmunds will bring that to the D hopefully. I like Preston, we just need better in the middle. Here's an article of what I'm trying to say: https://www.si.com/nfl/2015/09/18/nfl-tackling-history-stat-leaders-lavonte-david And the most telling paragraph: The tackle, on its own, has debatable merit as a statistic. “The only thing a tackle tells you about the play is who ended it,” says Sam Monson, senior analyst at Pro Football Focus, a digital outfit that watches every NFL play and takes its time in recording dozens of facts about each one, including which player(s) made the tackle. “A tackle doesn't tell you where [it happened], how bad the damage was before the tackle was made, whether the eventual tackler missed three tackles [earlier in the play] or whether he made the tackle five yards in the backfield. There's nothing to suggest that a guy with 200 tackles played better than a guy with 100. He just made more tackles." Whether you agree is your prerogative.

Edmunds will be replacing Preston Brown, who, after four fruitful seasons with Buffalo, joined Glenn with the Bengals. In replacing Brown, who never missed a game, Edmunds will have to establish himself quickly as a young leader and volume tackler in the middle of Sean McDermott's defense, akin to what the second-year coach had in Carolina with Luke Kuechly. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fruitful? Did I miss something? That fruit was either rotten or never ripened. The best word to describe Brown is "serviceable". Always in the line up. Never really made you want to throw a brick at the TV but never made you say, "WOW! What a play!" Can't wait to see Edmunds patrolling the middle and wrecking offenses. I'm sure we'll get plenty, WOW! What a play! from that guy.

I think you're missing the point. I don't think any RB is worth that much. But, which position has more of an impact on the outcome of a game? A DT that basically occupies blockers or a RB that churns out 150 combined yds weekly? Bell is arguably the best RB in the game. Where does Star rank amongst DTs? Neither deserves that much but if you go by who should get paid for what they've done and bring it's Bell hands down.

If we can pay Star 10 mil a year then Bell deserves 15.

I think Groy will start at C. Though he can play other positions across the line its most likely at an average level of play. His best position is C. Bodine though dependable is considered hot garbage by the Cincy fan base. Maybe McD see something in him that is scheme specific and he does well.

Shady is not a ground and pound RB. He's a finesse back with great vision, elusiveness and pass catching ability. You know who is a ground and pound back? Chris Ivory... So basically the offense you are trying to steer clear of is what this offense will resort to if "Shaddy" is gone. Personally I'd rather see Allen sit his rookie season and learn his craft at the pro level for lack of a better word,.. seasoning.

Agreed. I threw Murray in because of past production though many believe including myself that it was from running behind a superior O line. Morris would be a really good sign. Gillislee is a must if cut.

Plan A: Alfred Morris, Demarco Murray Plan B: Orleans Darkwa, Alfred Blue Possibles: Gillislee or other cap casualities

FJ was considered old and over the hill when he was on the active roster 3 years ago.

Tired: He coached " not to lose" and "too conservative". Alternative: He pulled a "Jauron".

Silver Lining! Jauron got fired after that horror of a sporting event.

Will you buy 20 sacks and 2 safeties? Ok, maybe 30 is a bit optimistic but I can see 30 if you throw Murphy in there as well. I can see a resurgence from J. Hughes and some stellar rookie play from Edmunds. Murphy seems like blue collar lunch pail material.

If Star, Meatball and Phillps do their part Hughes and Edmunds will have 30 sacks between the both of them.