BuffaloBillyG

When it comes to Lamar...there are a lot of people that say he's not a top 10 QB in the NFL. Thing is, he is...but it has a lot more to do with the level of QB play than it does about his skill to play QB. That list has Watson at 10. Personal opinion about the person aside, what did he show as a player last year (after being moth balled the previous year) that even suggests he's in the convo for top 20 QBs? He was awful. Danny Dimes threw a whopping 15 TDs was it last year? Yet he's on the list as above the middle of the pack. I don't think there has been a period of mediocre starting QBs in the NFL like this in a long time.

Here's my thought process about Allen, Burrow and Mahomes. Mahomes: If you put Allen or Burrow on the Chiefs instead of Mahomes...where do they finish last year? My opinion is with Allen they still win the Super Bowl. With Burrow I don't know that he elevates JuJu and Toney to be viable weapons. Allen: Put Burrow or Mahomes on the Bills last year. Same question. I think with Mahomes we make it at least to the AFCCG. With Burrow MAYBE make it past the Wild Card round with the injuries this team had. Burrow: Put Allen or Mahomes on the Bengals...with those weapons outside? I feel like the Bengals would win the Super Bowl by 20 at least. While I believe Burrow may be talented and cool under pressure...does he elevate the talent around him on offense or do they elevate him? Both Allen and Mahomes 1 elite receiving talent and then some nice complimentary pieces...Burrow has far more around him on offense. Mahomes had the best OL of the 3 blocking for him. Not an elite line, but better than what Burrow or Allen had. Both Burrow and Mahomes were supported by an offensive minded HC (and in Mahomes case he's had the benefit of not only Andy, but EB, Nagy who is a bad HC but good offensive mind and Mike Kafka....who killed it as a 1st year OC with the talent depleted Giants). Allen has had far less in the coaching ranks on offense.Heck the first QB coach they gave Allen was Dave Culley...who wasn't a QB coach. So, when I talk all of the above into consideration I'm left with this: Mahomes is the king. But he was built that way with the support of an excellent offensive staff. Given every opportunity to be a success. But he's like that rich kid that gets a Mercedes for his birthday and cries because it's blue and not red. He's had every advantage since entering the league and to his credit has taken advantage of it. Burrow is a darn good player. He has been handed the keys to a Corvette and he looks really Cool driving it. But I personally think it's the car that makes him popular. Put him in a clunker and he just doesn't have enough to shine on his own. Allen is the epitomy of that blue collar farm kid. He's given a rusty old truck for his 16th birthday. It's his talent and drive that rebuild that clunker into a custom truck that can compete with the flashy rides that Mahomes and Burrow drive.

Nope. He had that 1 storybook ending of a season and is closer to out of the league than being useful on the field now.

Now this is the kind of move I wouldn't mind...and Josh has a way of getting guys he knows. Potentially a bit low guy this year. We are pretty deep at IOL right now (that was weird to type) but at the right price I'd be on board

And I completely understand that stance as well. I've done a fair share of pondering and pontificating my opinions as well. There are still moves out there I would love to see and some of the hopes that Beane has for the way things may turn out and guys that may step up....well it's fair to question if they will to say the least. At the end of the day all everyone here (well..most here) wants to see is just one Lombardi here in Buffalo before we end up in the ground.

No one is saying you can't fantasize about what you think may/could/should happen. Just reminds me of people that write fan fiction stories of their favorite TV show. Not my thing personally, but hey if it brings you joy more power to ya. Actually, I see it more as having an open book test and then questioning the answers after you turn in the paper. The facts are there in black and white...but hey...maybe 2+2 does in fact equal 7 and not 4. Who's really to say? Of course everyone is going to have their own opinions on things. But....and again this isn't a shot at you directly...the willful neglect by some to look at what is being presented as opposed to bending things to suit their own personal narrative over certain players or positions is certainly in abundance.

Jim Rome has one of the most punchable faces in all of sports media. Right up there with Portnoy and Skip Bayless.

That's the thing. They told you the plan. That's been the plan all along. If you don't see that then it's more of a case of you choosing not to. And this isn't meant to be negative at you, my friend. Be it them feeling ok at MLB, believing in Gabe, believing in Brown and wanting to extend Oliver...there are a lot of people here choosing not to believe what Beane is flat out saying over and over.

They have flat out said... repeatedly....Milano will stay in his spot. They have flat out said.... repeatedly....that Dodson, Klein, Bernard and Spector will compete for the MLB spot. They have been a bit more ambiguous about Dorian Williams. Maybe this will help. The 6 Stages of Grief: Shock: Finding out Edmunds left for the huge payday Denial. ..."Nah, they won't roll with what they have on the roster. They will draft one high" Anger. ..."Why didn't they draft one high?!?!?" Bargaining. ... You are here Depression. ... "Oh no, we suck again" Acceptance and hope. ..."Welp, guess we have what we have...maybe one of these guys won't be too bad"

Great work, Gunner. It did look to be a particularly rough year for the Mock Draft community. Expecting next year to be a bit clearer. We're on to the 2024 NFL Draft...the New England Patriots are on the clock.

Tre White was campaigning for one a few years back.

I believe the Cleveland Browns already own that look.

This is the time of year most fanbases have some optimism. Even Arizona and Las Vegas have some hope.

Will be really impressive considering he's good for about 12 games a season the last couple of years.

If it's not in the shape of a chicken wing I don't want it.

Russell Bodine and Marshall Newhouse were traded by Beane in separate transactions for late round picks 2 drafts out. There's a sucker born every minute...and Beane is good at finding that dude.

Some people on this Earth are just flat out genetic freaks of nature. Von Miller seems like one of those guys. He's truly a rare breed. Top 1% physically. I wouldn't bet against him being physically ready very early in the season...if not by week 1 or 2. Guys like this...age is just experience and not an indication of decline. Guys that do next level training and prep work last longer. Guys like Brady, Adrian Peterson, even Frank Gore...they are just built different and have a completely different mindset. Last year we saw an "average" timetable for healing with Tre White. Even though they won't flat out admit it...his biggest hurdle in the end was his own mindset and that had him behind on his return...and playing tentatively when he did come back. That's not Von. Our biggest problem with Miller may very well be limiting him from going "full Von" too early. He's going to do the opposite of Tre and push hard both mentally and physically.

Had a pretty good record in combat sports. Was always able to pull off the "dumb bad guy" henchmen role. Pretty sure he didn't have to do much "acting" there lol.

Wait, not everyone has 5 or 6 Josh Allen jerseys already? 1. Blue 2. Red 3. White 4. Throwback Wyoming 5. Formal Event Jersey (For fancy events, like going out for wings) 6. High School I thought this was the basic setup?

Perhaps he has a sibling that has some legal issues. I hear that's a qualifier as well.

Pretty close to the truth actually. Only Randall "Tex" Cobb was a whole lot more than that.. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Randall_"Tex"_Cobb

Donald Driver and Jordy Nelson are on the way.

Ah, a fresh way to work in a "trade Oliver" chant. Awesome work.

I would ask, but he blocked me after sending me a DM saying he's going to kick my arse because I dared question his accuracy. Methinks the coach has a bit of "Ye Olde Roid Rage".

I think the teams that will get the hype this year as the "best AFC team...can't miss....already won the Super Bowl in week 4" team in the media is going to be the Bengals. Watch for them to be the "trendy" pick. Also, if the Jets start out something like 2 or 3 and O..major media hype. I also think Miami is going to get a lot of play always with the caveat of "if Tua stays healthy...watch out". Many media people picked Buffalo last year and were wrong. Doubt many double down. And that's the way I like it.😏