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And then add in the amount of money and resources that had been spent on FA’s related to the DL. Star, Daquan Jones, Von, Floyd, Shaq, Settle, Smoot, etc… with pretty much nothing to show for it when it counts. The evaluation of DL player personnel needs a complete overhaul. For the most part, our DL draft picks have been below avg and our FA adds haven’t been that much better. When you historically, can’t stop the run or generate pressure, you’ve got major issues.

Eagles, KC, Baltimore will certainly be prime time games. Living in Atlanta, I already plan to go to the Atlanta and Carolina games and will certainly go to a home game.

Crosby had already had two ankle surgeries so that gives me reason to pause. That’s why I’d prefer to go after Jeffrey Simmons or Dexter Lawrence if it’s viable.

I’d easily package a 2nd rounder and 4th rounder for Simmons. He’s 27 yrs old and next to Oliver, Groot and Smoot would be a very formidable DL. Then you can focus on the secondary in FA and the draft. Don’t know if that would get it done but we can’t hope a draft pick at 30 is gonna make an immediate impact on the DL.

I’ve come to the conclusion the Bills should really lean into trading for a Dexter Lawrence, Jeffrey Simmons or Trey Hendrickson if possible. Particularly, Lawrence or Simmons as neither of those teams are going anywhere soon. They would instantly change the entire dynamic of the D. Unfortunately, Beane has missed on multiple picks in the draft. If the Bills can somehow find a disruptor on the DL and a ball hawk in the secondary, it would dramatically alter their D! Easier said than done but they have 10 picks in the upcoming draft.

Hindsight is always 2020, but it looks like Cooper Dejean should have been the pick over Coleman!

I realize everything is under the microscope with how we lost in the AFCC. However, when we step and reflect, the overall talent on the defensive side of the ball is significantly lacking. It’s amazing how the Bills were able to have the second best record in the AFC all things considered. Our DL and Secondary are woeful. There is NO ONE on the DL that is a disruptor and our secondary as a whole lacks the athleticism and speed. I don’t recall any INT by our secondary that wasn’t a result of an overthrow. Our Safeties played 15 yards off the LOS as they were vulnerable to getting beat deep. With zero pass rush and soft coverage, our defensive stats aren’t surprising. Josh and the offense have masked so many deficiencies and unfortunately those deficiencies are exploited in the playoffs. I believe the offense has averaged 27 points in the five playoffs losses with Josh as the QB. All things considered, Babich didn’t have much to work with. So no I don’t put the onus on Babich, but Beane, McDermott and Babich better hit on some instant impactful players in the draft and FA. IMO, the D is the primary reason why they can’t get over the hump.

DL, Secondary and WR1 are positions that need a heavy dose of athleticism, physicality and speed. I don’t recall our secondary getting an INT that wasnt a severe overthrow. Our Safeties typically played 15 yards off the LOS as they were a liability getting beat deep and were atrocious blitzing. No wonder our 3rd down D was so bad. Minimal pass rush and super soft coverage isn’t stopping most competent NFL QB’s.

Yes Von should be cut and this thread just highlights how inadequate our DL is!

That’s a lot of draft capital for a player who is unproven. Unfortunately, our roster has two many holes to fill.

Sign me up for Groot, Oliver, (Simmons/Lawrence) and Smoot in a heartbeat!

Swing big? What would a realistic trade look like for Dexter Lawrence or Jeffrey Simmons? NYG or TN aren’t winning anytime soon.

Roster strengths: QB, RB, OL (roster is set here) Need to bring back Ty Johnson. TE, LB, K, P solid (would like to add more physicality at LB for depth) TE has Knox, Kincaid, Gilliam and Davidson who has shown good upside. WR decent but needs a playmaker. (Shakir, Samuel, Coleman and Hollins) Need speed and someone that can separate. DE, DT, S and Corner Major upgrades needed. Outside of Oliver, Benford, Groot and Bishop are viable pieces to build around. In addition, our DL philosophy needs to significantly change. Unfortunately, difference makers at DE and DT will need to come thru the draft which Beane has missed multiple times. CB and S can be had in FA but will come with a cost. Regardless, we can’t run it back with Hamlin, Rapp and Bishop at S playing 15 yards off the LOS and are a liability blitzing and staying healthy. At the end of the day Beane needs to take beat available player at DE, DT, WR, CB or S and not be timid about moving up to get a legit difference maker. He needs to knock the first three picks out of the park and they need to be immediate contributors in year one! And I don’t think it’s unrealistic to swing for an impactful trade with a team that’s rebuilding. HELLO Dexter Lawrence NYG

Don’t disagree. We still don’t have a #1 WR and the DL is a hot mess. I don’t see any impactful FA’s at WR or DL, so Beane will either need to be aggressive in the draft or trade for someone!

All good. There is a ton of valid emotion on the board when you lose a game like this. But to move forward we have to be realistic. Pick ourselves back up, regroup, reassess, adjust and get right back on the horse as painful and disappointing as it is. BILLIEVE BILLSMAFIA!