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For a team that had "No money" Beane did well. Rasul Douglas Leonard Fournette Linval Joseph Seeing Beane pressing so hard to replace from the outside instead of letting "next man up" dwindle the season is refreshing. Wonder if there's more pressure behind the scenes to win now than in years past?

I think by when all is said and done, Rivera is out for sure this year. I'm guessing the next HC for Washington is already on their staff. I expect them to either promote Eric Bieniemy and give him his shot or Jack Del Rio, who I think should have never been fired from the Raiders. One of them will oversee the rebuild.

I think this team will be very deliberate in showing that they are not the team that no showed in the playoffs last year. I feel like we see a very motivated bunch to "right the wrongs" of how their season ended last year. However right now there may not be a team playing hotter than the Bengals. Seems every year they hit this stretch on fire and almost unbeatable. And they will be at home in front of a rowdy crowd. I feel like this will be a much more competitive game than the playoffs were last year. However, I think we are on the short end here and end up dropping a close one that is much lower scoring than many would think. Cincinnati - 24 Buffalo- 20

Rejoice!

They can just use a call up on Ankou this week as well.

True. But if they put Elam on IR that opens 1 spot. And adding the 2nd DT to PS would mean we cut one off there. And that guy would get 3 call ups . Not a big deal. I know beating Cincinnati is big, but if we can make it through this week and get these bodies in there it will be huge for helping stack wins. Eventually, I would think at least one of Ford, Settle and Phillips are likely gone.

Those would both be some good gets at this stage of the season. Can't believe Ioannidis is still out there.

Or, the NFL is a contact sport and players get injured. Whatever floats your boat, I guess. You're not wrong. However, It's nice that he's willing to admit that what he's put together isn't working and trying to make a move. Nothing is more frustrating than a GM that makes mistakes then refuses to fix them.

For those that missed if with a few key comments added. Good watch. Some other key points- - Worked through many possibilities at CB before dealing for Rasul. Seemed like the asking prices were too high for others. - Had been calling about DTs. Still looking to add. I read that as "We have several vets we are talking to. First one to accept our offer at a lower salary is a Buffalo Bill". But help is likely on the way. - Rasul not expected to practice today. Not likely to be active this week IMO. - Mentioned Fournette isn't familiar with the playbook. May take him a bit to see action is the way I took it. Also said regarding Fournette that nothing's been promised. - As usual, Beane was pretty straight forward as far as NFL GMs go.

The NFL perhaps more than any other sport is a matchup league. Not only scheme wise, but also WHEN you play a team. The Bengals are a good example. Often struggle early and then hit a groove where they are the hottest team in the league. They are in that streak right now. And as much as people will disagree because of the narrative around them...Denver is in a streak of playing better football the last 3 weeks as well. The defense is figuring things out. They aren't going to be the same easy win team that Miami faced early in the season.

I like PFF as a tool to see if the the grades match the eye test. Not normally as a stand alone measurements. That said...he already knows to look for the ball when playing Tua.

I'm 100% convinced 70% of the people here just read box scores.

Agreed. Has experience in zone. Long arms and 6'2".

Solid move. What's the compensation?

Here's my thought. They have 2 high 1sts next year. Pass Rush is a HUGE need for them. This lets them bring in Sweat early. Get into the system. Not have to spend those 1sts on a pass rusher. They have a TON of cap space right now and can easily sign him to a deal before the end of the season. I'm betting they had permission to chat with his agent before making the trade and it's already in the works. As long as they get the extension done it's not a bad move. Sweat is proven to be good. A draft pick may not. Also, day isn't done. They may still move Johnson and get some picks back.

Their GM handed out 2 sizable contracts to LBers last off season but won't pony up enough dough to make a young blue chip player at a pretty important position happy. That's...a plan.

Who knows. But I think I'd rather keep that 2nd rounder as well. Especially with Buffalo possibly being in on a DT that wouldn't cost picks.

Would have liked him, just not at that price.

Hearing Fournette is in the building today. Not joking.

Yeah, well they cut me off before I could suggest they bring back Brian Brohm. He never got the chance he deserved. They bring Brohm back and Allen is on borrowed time...

I think the Bills stand a good chance of stacking wins and keeping even with the Chiefs and Dolphins. It's the Jaguars who have a gave over us AND the head to head Im more concerned with as we need help to get seeded above them.

We play the Chiefs. We still have a game against the Dolphins. Doesn't matter who wins this game as long as the Bills handle their business.

We have 2 of the top football teams over the last 3 years meeting for an important mid season game. And a huge bulk of the coverage will be about someone that likely won't even be on the field. I don't like that the questions all week for the team will likely center around the Hamlin incident and put them back into that mode. This was for many of them one of the toughest moments of their life. It's really time to move on. It's also unfair to Damar. The kid is forever going to be known for this. Let him get on with his life.

I wonder which thread this one will be merged with.🤔🤔