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You kinda defeated your own premise here. You state it may be a coaching or scheme issue and that we don't play our better linemen enough ...but also want to drop a high pick or two to drop into a defense where they won't get the coaching or be used enough to make a difference. Also, when Ford was here Washington was the DL coach. Don't really know what West could do with the lack of talent we had. I don't think the average fan understands what the Bills do is typically accurate with what the league does and that is where some of these weird narratives come from. My favorite hits: -They rotate DL too much -McD is too conservative -McD refuses to play rookies -Buffalo has way too many players devoted to STs.

There's also a few guys coming off injury seasons than might be up Beane's alley. He seems to like to sign guys like that as well. Malcolm Koonce is an EDGE guy I like in that column.

Reed would definitely be on my radar. But so would guys like Charvarius Ward, Carlton Davis, and Asante Samuel. If I was GM I'd offer them all the same basic contract on the low end of their expected pay scale...and see who takes it. There's also some names for safety help and EDGE I like out there in FA this year...so I don't wanna saddle myself with a large FA CB contract.

I like DJ Reed, however whenever I watch Jet games he seems to be a flag magnet. And at terrible times too.

I feel like the strength of the roster is in it's depth. Like we have a better roster in spots 25-53 than most other teams. It's the top end of the roster players that are good, just not great. Aside from Allen, Cook and (debatable) our OT spots, we don't have guys that are a force week in and week out. No game wreckers on defense. This falls in line with Beane's drafting success/failures. It's his top round misses that should be impact players. Blue chip guys at premium positions. But he's hit well on the back end of drafts with players that need time/development to fill depth spots. It also contrasts the philosophy between Beane and Veach in drafting. The Chiefs seem to target guys that are a bit more pro ready where the Bills like those guys from smaller schools that "could" develop into stars. In the past few years Buffalo and Kansas City have fished from the same positional pond. The Chiefs came away with McDuffie and Worthy. The Bills came away with Elam and Coleman. I think also when comparing the philosophy of the teams, you have not only Reid, but Spags, Nagy, and Toub as the coordinaters. Toub is regarded as one of the top ST coaches in the league. Both Spags and Nagy are former HCs that failed in that role but gained more experience. We promote first time coordinators from within, keep a ST coach that is clearly in over his head. I think McDermott gets the most out of players. He gets them to buy in to the whole "be yourself with us" best version of yourself idea. But the guy struggles to assemble a viable coaching staff that can turn those diamonds in the rough guys that Beane likes to draft into anything but depth players more times than not.

Double edged sword for me. On the one hand, it would probably (IMO) take multiple day 1 and 2 draft picks to get him....and we need those picks for a lot of hole filling on that defense. On the other hand, Beane's early picks have been mediocre the last few years. So not sure he would spend them on the right guys anyway.

What was the quote from Beane a few years back about the speed Tyreek Hill has? That as much as he loves that kind of speed those players don't just grow on trees and "if you know where to find someone with speed like that let me know". Then last draft he's sitting there staring the fastest player in the history of the draft in the face with his pick up...and moves it content with Coleman and his cement shoe 40.

After hearing Von and the management speak after the season...I think they approach him with the option of a pay cut. Not a restructure. A straight up pay cut. If he takes it he will likely be back, if not then they release him.

He is no Paul Heyman... Not sure, but apparently the Ravens have their P. Diddy kicker.

And to me this is the big thing that separates the Bills and Chiefs. Kansas City has experienced coaches that have been doing it a long time. Both their OC and DC are former HCs in the NFL. So, while they have basically a HC, a HC on offense and a HC on defense....the Bills promote inexperienced guys from within. Spags knew that in today's NFL and especially games like this it comes down to one play at the end of a game. He spent the entire game showing this look and setting the Bills up to fall for it at a key time. At no point in any game did I get the sense that Babich had the foresight to call a game like this. To set up a team for the end of the game. Babich was decent enough for a first time coordinator...and first time coordinators are great for teams like Indy or Arizona. But when you are a Super Bowl contender...that extra experience helps overcome.

A very Marshawn Lynch type answer 😂😂

Why? He didn't from the plays the year before. This years low light real contains the NFL's first kickoff return for a TD under the new rules and TWO converted fake punts against us in addition to another smattering of big plays allowed. Maybe, IDK...get someone that's already learned those lessons and knows what they are doing.

So, literally the same exact excuse he used last year. Unreal.

I'm about to start at the beginning of McDermott's presser. Hoping to hear someone ask him if Smiley will be back and hear that answer.

Yes, and spoke to the offensive trades he made. Douglas made a nice impact last year. Was fairly mediocre this year.

See the difference there is they don't need to go that route because they actually have the ability to identify and draft impact players...and aren't afraid to make a big jump up the board to acquire them.

In his time here he's brought in ONE big time free agent in Von...and paid a ridiculous overpay to do it. Trading for Cooper is actually on point. He seems to make a trade near the draft almost every year. More times than not it's been a move for an offensive player that doesn't work out well. And the last two (Cooper and Hines) offensive players we traded for were very underused. Again on point.

I am so tired of the "run it back, focus on re-signing our own at the cost of getting quality FAs, promote from within" mentality of this franchise. We tried that. It didn't work. Maybe time to try something else. These guys are so afraid of any kind of change.

What I think happens is this. Babich obviously returns with the Bills hoping his year will serve as experience to help him get better. Growth mindset. I think not much changes to open the year. McDermott has stated several times he does not want to take over play calling again as it diverts his attention from other things during the game and the week in prep. But if Babich struggles over the first month, month and a half next year I think Sean would take it back over if/when he felt it was for the good of the team and Babich would then ride out the season and be replaced with a more experienced defensive boss with play calling experience.

Here here! And in a related thought, Jeff Hostleter, Trent Dilfer, Nick Foles...all better QBs than Dan Marino and Warren Moon.

Yes he should and he should be designated as a post June 1st cut which I believe actually opens up $17 mil.

It's open for now. I'm betting this is the guy. If he pulls out probably McCarthy. If both say no thanks. Maybe they pull up a Brinks truck to try and convince Brady to change his mind

It is a complete joke and for those unaware they mainly do "Skills competitions" these days with a flag football game mixed in. I do wish he would at least go as it's a great opportunity to schmooze with other good players and maybe convince them to come to Buffalo. Play the recruitment card.

I agree with most of this. I was calling for Smiley to be gone last year. Special Teams has bye and large been poor most of McDermott's tenure...but extra bad the last 2 years. Von should go. Milano and Samuel would be approached for pay cuts if it were me. The only thing I disagree with is Hamlin. I think he should be upgraded as starter if one is available, but would gladly keep him as a depth player. He's young with a lot of starting experience in this system and shouldn't cost a ton.