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Reading the tea leaves in this thread...I'm now convinced that Jerry won't be able to afford Parsons and is trading him to the Bills.🤣

I'm with you on this. One of the biggest problems on our offense was the quick pressure right up the middle on passing plays. Enter McGovern, who has a reputation as big very solid in pass blocking.

It's not that far off base IMO. That's (if he plays all 17 games) a hair under 3 catches a game. You don't think he'll average 3 catches a game? For a team that throws quite a bit that's some pretty low expectations.

I think there are 3 things that may work against him. First, of course the knee. Maybe I'm off, but soreness and injury are 2 different issues to me. If it was an injury...that heals. Soreness may (and yes, this is speculation on my part) lend to the idea that it's a chronic issue. And a RB with a chronic bum knee is no bueno. Second, opportunity. Him being out has given the rest of the RB room a shot to pass him up. It looks/sounds like Murray has impressed. Third...and I can't stress this enough...he doesn't contribute on STs. Traditionally, a 3rd RB active on gameday (4th if you count Gilliam) has to play Teams. Evans does. Not sure on Mims. If Murray leaps Harris this would at best put him in the TJ Yeldon role of a vet that doesn't dress on GameDay. I actually liked the way Mims looked. Thought he was a bit slippery and decisive. Agree, Evans showed well on his lone KR opportunity. Can he continue? I actually was counting on him a bit after we signed him. Thought he'd step right into the Motor role on offense...perhaps with slightly fewer snaps. But like McDermott preaches the best ability is availability...and missing valuable reps now hurts his chances.

Had not noticed that was there. Appreciate the information. Will definitely take a gander.

Unpopular thing to consider: Damien Harris NOT making the team. Ultimately, I do think he makes it. However with him missing time to knee soreness already if Mimms or Evans show well enough that the Bills don't want to expose them to waivers at cutdown Harris could find himself in a delicate spot depending on the knee issue.

Leads to the question...how the heck does their grading system work?

Agree. Cole has always been a bit... different. I remember when we signed him he talked about turning down more money to sign with New England to come here. It's not about money for him. He's a guy that has been told his whole career that he can't do it. Too small. Too slow. He lives to prove other people wrong. That's why he wants to be on the field playing. He can't do that on a practice squad. I would guess he retires again before he takes that role.

Based solely off the off season rumor market, if any body part of Josh Allen's causes the Bills anguish this year...it won't be his elbow.

That's a really solid stat line for a preseason game...however in this case it feels like more information is needed. For instance, being preseason was he with the 1s working against 1s and 2s from the Lions? Did he do his damage against late in the game going against those the general public like to say are headed for grocery clerk status? How deep into the game did he play? I ask not to bash but because I didn't catch the game and don't know the answer. However usage and level of opponent really comes into play during the preseason as well.

In fairness, the Bills OL is typically graded higher then it actually plays on the field. The Josh Allen factor helps them out a good deal.

Dodson on the incident:

I said the same in another thread. I think this opens the door for Murray to end up #2. He's flashed a lot in camp when given the chance from what I have read. That said, the question becomes...if Mims or Evans play well enough that you don't want to expose one of them to waivers and Harris is showing knee soreness already...does this open the door for him to be a surprise camp cut? I think it's unlikely, yet possible.

Can't find anyone saying directly who was swinging the helmet, but Dodson being removed and reprimanded opens speculation that it may have been him.

On the one hand, nice to see we have a MLB with a bit of intensity. On the other hand, what an idiotic display of emotion.

Welp, there's one tackle down. Likely the corresponding move to Matakevich coming off PUP

I'd rather see what Williams has over going out to "get a guy" just to get one.

Guess he showed the Colts enough against the Bills. Going to be a long season in Indy...

Not the PUP activation that we wanted...but welcome back Tyler

The thing I do like about the Williams pick and the way he looks is this. Having him offers the opportunity for the Bills to present different defensive looks in certain game situations and weather conditions. I am a fan of Taron Johnson, and yes he does show well against the run as much as the pass. However, we do play in Western NY and weather can be a factor especially late in the season. Having the horses to have a true 4-3 look in those circumstances and go a bit heavier can only help. Also as we saw last year for sure, injuries will factor in. Williams (along with Rapp) give us coverage to still run many looks if we lose guys. The ability for variety is a huge plus.

If they want a 2 headed monster of a run game instead of Rodgers to Wilson all day....I'm really ok with that approach for them.

This is correct. Also, to me this is a sign the Hall may not be healing the way the Jets project it.

Absolutely. Yes, they are ugly as all can be. But if it's proven to reduce the chance for injury...well I'd rather see guys able to play. I read a lot on other teams TCs as well (retired life affords time). And now that I'm thinking about it I have seen next to nothing on guys getting concussions in TC this year. Not sure if that's the normal.

Not sure about that, but I saw the padding they put on helmets during TC. Pretty standard for all teams now. Wondering if they do that to prevent head injury during camp if that's something they will try and incorporate down the road for games.

Of course not. Everyone knows that was Adam Sandler.