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Man…surprised by all the Mayock hate. I thought he was best in the biz when he was doing it. I think his failure as GM (both in picks and job security) had far more to do with Gruden than it did with him. Behind Mayock, Daniel Jeremiah and Buck Brooks are great too (although Bucky’s voice drives me crazy. Sounds like he always needs a lozenge). I like Curtis Conway on Path to the Draft too (not sure if he’s still doing it though). Also, Gil Brandt was/is no slouch. Kiper is a classic and in many ways made the draft the commercial success that it is. I have a lot of respect for him standing on the table for Josh when everyone was laughing and snickering at the pick.

That’s absolutely the right call.

Yeah, I don’t disagree that’s likely the Bears approach with their offer, but my point is that I think the Bills should make the necessary moves to keep him. I don’t know the particulars on the Bears deal (assuming it’s bigger first year money to prevent the Bills from matching), but would you rather keep a guy like Matakevich or cut him and free up some extra dough for Bates? That’s also not the only move they can make to make it work. Bates has earned it here and is super versatile (which they love).

Posted this over in the cap thread, but thought it might be better here: One of the questions you have to answer is whether you think what little salary cap space we have left (or a few extra moves that would have to be made depending on the bears offer) should be used to retain Bates and forego a veteran corner OR let Bates walk and go grab a guy like Haden to hold the fort until Tre is back. My preference is to retain Bates. Reason? I think he can be a good guard in this league and it should be all about doing everything you can to protect and enhance Josh. Yes, you can grab a starting guard in the draft, but I’m not sure I want to wait for that guy to “get it”. Kromer helps with that, but I still prefer to keep Bates and draft a depth guard in the mid to late rounds of the draft. With respect to corner, I think this staff believes in Dane Jackson. This is also the position I feel most comfortable about McD’s ability to draft a guy (not necessarily in the first round, but I wouldn’t hate that) and coach him up.

One of the questions you have to answer is whether you think what little salary cap space we have left (or a few extra moves that would have to be made depending on the bears offer) should be used to retain Bates and forego a veteran corner OR let Bates walk and go grab a guy like Haden to hold the fort until Tre is back. My preference is to retain Bates. Reason? I think he can be a good guard in this league and it should be all about doing everything you can to protect and enhance Josh. Yes, you can grab a starting guard in the draft, but I’m not sure I want to wait for that guy to “get it”. Kromer helps with that, but I still prefer to keep Bates and draft a depth guard in the mid to late rounds of the draft. With respect to corner, I think this staff believes in Dane Jackson. This is also the position I feel most comfortable about McD’s ability to draft a guy (not necessarily in the first round, but I wouldn’t hate that) and coach him up.

1. Trivia (sports, pop culture, tv show, movie themed). Split the guys up and let them battle it out. Maybe even have a team made up of fans to compete. 2. Video game competition (e.g., Madden, MLB, CoD, FIFA). 3. Dating Game (split the guys up into teams and see how well they know their teammate). 4. Fan Q&A (Do a media/super bowl style interview panel for fans to ask questions to their favorite players, but to ask a question, fans need to bid/donate a certain amount per question to that player’s charity/foundation). *Edit: 5. Pinewood Derby Races (Take them back to their Cub Scout/Boy Scout days. Have them partner with either another teammate or Oishei children's hospital patient to design/decorate their cars and race against one another. Similar to a “my cause, my cleats” vibe).

What the hell is wrong with these teams keeping big time guys in the conference? First the Texans with Watson and now this. Reminds me of when people used to give players away to the Cheats.

Rosen now QB1 in ATL?

Do I have to?

Ditto.

I think they go some combination of WR and CB in the first 2 rounds, but you have to give it strong consideration if he’s there for us in the second.

Not the Bills, but good pull on the Woods compensation piece.

Bills are reunion central this off season. First Jordan and Shaq, now Minneapolis miracle. I like it. You can do worse for a back up QB.

Still complete BS he won COTY over McD in 2020. Browns stole our shine that year.

They both do. Depending on what they do the rest of FA and the draft, cutting Star gets them one step closer to the final 53.

I think they are drafting CB in first or second round if the value is there. As for FA, if they can swing it, wouldn’t mind grabbing a Patrick Peterson or Joe Haden for the accomplished vet presence. If you can entice them to come help make a legit run at it on the cheap. Wouldn’t mind Donte Jackson either.

Love having Jordan and Shaq back. Their production was huge for us in ‘19 and I loved the swagger they brought to the defense. Hopefully we get more of that.

Just watched his presser. This dude’s a trip. He seems pumped to be here.

Class act. Good luck, Levi (except when we see you)!

Back off!

Love Mack, but rather have Miller and the picks.

While I disagreed with his stance on Covid and how he handled getting the shot (from a team standpoint more so than personal choice), can’t thank the guy enough for what he did here. From Josh’s development to the clutch catch on a key down, Cole was there and integral to the team’s success. Wish him luck as he moves on (unless he signs with the cheats, at which point he’s dead to me 😜🤣).

Haven’t you been the one bitching about how they aren’t making moves? They finally do, and this is your reaction? Come on dude.

Still waiting for guys lining up for the chance to play with Josh. Need edge and corner so we don’t go into the draft with a glaring need. Have this bad feeling they are just going to end up bringing Jerry back.

That was a disaster