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It's really the only way I would want to get Hopkins. IF these GMs know more about the cap increase more than us, I can see that happening.

Still thinking Beane would like to trade back if he doesn't have a clear choice. I'll start off with a very simple one. Saints (Pick #29) seem to want a TE. So does Cincinatti (Pick #28) with the pick directly ahead of them. I can see the Saints giving up #146 (5th round) and #257 (7th round) to move up 2 spots to jump the Bengals. This would even be more likely IF Dallas does not take a TE with Pick #26. I know lots of fans want a TE in the draft. I just think Beane takes one in Day 3. What are your possible partners?

It's a weak draft and reaching for any player by position is risky at best. I do agree with the OP that the OL is the weak spot for the offense. Pick #27 is in a tough spot and I'm hoping Beane can stay fluid enough to get the best out of it.

That's kind of how I see it but what is confusing is the cap hit vs. the cash hits to the team. @BADOLBILZhad a post as I was typing mine which kind of clears up some of that (I think LOL). Just another general point. I totally disagree with all this "Green Bay" did well in this trade. It's bull. IF they were not bullied by Rodgers into signing the extension, Rodgers will still be under the old contract this year with next to nothing in dead cap. They could have been in a position to trade Rodgers (with one year left on his contract) to anyone who wanted him without taking on any real dead cap. Green Bay paid a lot of cash and a lot of dead cap for those draft picks. All this moving around of money has also caused them to have a $40M cap hit next year for the 33-year-old LT David Bakhtiari. Like the devil, the true cost of all this is in the details.

I agree. The Jets will be talked about ad nauseum all this off season. The NY media will be all over "everything Jets". It's up to Rodgers and the rest of the Jets team to perform to what no doubt will be Superbowl expectations. The pressure is on them to perform. Bills will be back under the radar. I'm not sure either. I follow the money on Spotrac pretty close and understand almost all the contracts. Not sure about this one and that 2023 and 2024 Option Bonus's. I was hoping for a tweet from someone would clear it up.

Still holding out hope that a decent CB or TE is available when Bills get on the clock. That could get the trade down done. I'd like a TE in the draft but prefer a Day 3 pick over a Day 1.

First, as to Green Bay. Before anyone praises their picks for the trade let's remember Rodgers was signed on his earlier contract through this season. They let Aaron force them to sign that 3-year extension and they didn't get out of that for free. They take a $40M cap hit this season. Not having Love playing at all they are stuck with a 5th-year option dilemma. If Love fails, they are going to be hurting to find a QB. Second, as for the Jets. They no doubt improved and are "ALL IN" for this season. The whole NFL will have to wait to see how this works out. Rodgers cap hit is only $15.8M this season BUT they are paying out a lot of cash this year. The 2024 #1 pick can be claimed to be a #2 but that won't mean anything next season when they don't have the #1. Jets have a lot of players who will be UFAs next season. If this marriage doesn't work out this season, and Aaron retires, they are right back where they were. Looking at the tough Jets schedule which is far tougher than the team has had in the past will be very interesting. Third, as for the Bills. Can't deny the Jets will be tougher this season. One thing I feel Beane can't do is get into an "arms race" because of this. He needs to stick with their off season plans and let the players play up to the new Jets competition. My initial feeling is the teams split their home games. That's not a disaster for the Bills.

First moving up to 20 is Seattle. No way they are trading down this year. So, it's TB at 19. That would be a minimum of the Bills 3rd.

I tend to agree. It is true Beane could move the cap hit around this year to sign DHop. The issue becomes next season. Your numbers are correct (add $4M or so for Bass's cap hit) but that is realistically for only 35 or so players with a lot of UFAs who need to be re-signed or replaced. I would be shocked if it happened and would show Beane is all in this season with a pretty good reset for 2024. I just don't see that as the plan.

Like it or not, gambling is becoming engrained in our society lately. If this is going to be needed as a "right" by players, then the NFLPA needs to address it in the next contract talks. In the meantime, the rules are the rules, and the players know them. When they sign their contracts to play in the NFL they agree to the rules.

My expectations for the Bills are playing in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. It's one game away from the AFCCG. Winning the AFCCG against another outstanding team is not an easy task. It can come down to a handful of plays that decide the game. It's all I can ask for. I will once again quote Jordan Poyer in his "welcome back to Buffalo" presser. When asked what the team needs to accomplish its goal (Superbowl), Jordan's answer was "Finish".

You kind of gave yourself the answer concerning Bass's rankings. He kicks in Buffalo and the AFCE. Lots of other kickers pad their numbers kicking in domes and warm weather stadiums. Tyler's contract extension is a fair deal for both sides IMO.

Calling the plays on D means (whoever is doing it) that they know what personnel to counter the offensive personnel in the game. That's the whole reason for calling plays. As to challenges, those should be looked at from assigned personnel up in the booth. As a matter of fact, I don't like coaches on the sidelines making the challenge calls at all. They have the worse vision to see what happened (unless it happens right in front of them). Us fans have better evidence then they do. As to TOs called on D, McDermott will just do what he is always doing if the D isn't ready. It's already been shown over and over that numerous NFL Head Coaches call plays for either the O or D. McDermott will have the headset on and others can chime in if they see something he needs to know. I got no problem with this change.

LOL. So much for all the posters criticizing McDermott and Beane for saying the same thing. Josh is getting older in football years and needs to adjust his game slightly. He will have to adjust more in the future. This is good news to my ears!

I find it interesting that the "early bird" discounts are up June 6th (just over 6 weeks away), and no advertisement is on streaming or cable TV services. Because of this board I have told friends about it because most didn't even know the pricing options. Going to be a lot of fans shocked when they have to pay $489.00 for NFL Package with Redzone starting June 7th. I personally am running out of time deciding if I dump Sling and go to YTTV or just by the package alone. You can actually do that? I have Sling Blue for the year and have added the Orange (for ESPN) during the NFL season. I got ESPN+ from a friend for Hockey and other sports. I had no idea you could switch just for the day to get ESPN. You have done this, and it works?

Not charging the exorbitant prices to go see a game is a start. Back when Rich Stadium was built my dad could work overtime on a Saturday and make enough to buy 4 tickets, parking and food and drinks for a Bills game. He was a factory worker. What's that going to cost (work hour wise) to do the same at the new stadium? It's my opinion that the NFL and NFLPA better be wary of pricing out their customers.

Just trying to counter some of the cynicism that is prevailing on the board recently and having a chuckle doing it. It's all good.

I can't even fathom a guess. I'm sure it would amuse me in some way as yet unimagined.

Von has a presser saying he is feels great and positive I can go early in the season. TSW response, "hated the signing" and he's ready for the glue factory. LOL, this place cracks me up.

Catfish Hunter belongs with Pop.

This board is getting pretty sour about anything Bills related, not just Josh. I got to admit it's getting harder to come on here and unfortunately, I think it's only going to get worse.

It's nice to hear good news!

Come on, I'm comparing an avid Buffalo sports fan (both hockey and football) and all the times we have watched the Pegula's interact with the community and all of the interviews and press conference compared to a couple of national football guys. I disagree with your assumption these 2 guys know him better than the Buffalo community. As to the "public persona", I don't think every time Terry has tears in his eyes it's an act.

Once again, I agree. The trajectory of both the owners and players compensation needs to level out. If it doesn't, what you say is correct.

I am of the opinion that the only reason of this "speculation" is Kim's health. I would like to mention that these guys don't know Terry Pegula the way Bills fans do. Terry is an emotional guy. He would NEVER sell the Bills while Kim was alive. I would go so far as to say he wouldn't even if "god forbid" the worse happened. He would honor her memory. Terry may not work the day to day, but he would hire someone to do it if it was too painful for him. I firmly believe this.