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Dawkins is through 2024. My point is next season will be the extension time. Cap is tight again and if they are going to extend him to play LT it will be done next spring. Morse, now that he is playing again just makes next year a prime candidate for a cap casualty. I was looking at G/C this year but after the McGovern/Edwards signing that for sure is being pushed out until next spring. Thus, my point of an OT this draft. If Beane balks on an OT, it means all his faith in on Spencer as the starter and Doyle as the prime LT backup. I think it would be a big risk.

Responding to your OP, this guy hits the nail on the head. I agree with almost everything he has to say except the Brown run blocking. It's Spencer's positive, his negative is in pass blocking. I agree with the FA evaluations, and he also is savvy enough to know what I (and a lot of others on this board) think the Bills need to draft in the 1st 3 rounds. His use of the term "fun ball" is correct, and I also believe the more pass/run balance (while keeping passing as #1) comments are spot on. I'll return the thread to the Boston and pro-anti Florida living better suited to a "Better Homes and Gardens" podcast.

That is nice to hear. As to Dawkins, he no doubt is the LT this season. Whether or not he gets another long extension next year is debatable. I am curious as to what kind of shape he will be in at the start of camp. The thing is, to be pro-active means having options. A decision on Dion is right around the corner along with Morse. If a multi-purpose OL player is available this draft, go and get him.

All I want is for Beane and the boys to be pro-active with the OL. It also means everything doesn't have to be done at once. Moves were made in FA for the IOL. The weak points are the OTs. Brown deserves a shot at RT but NEEDS real competition. Dawkins will be in his last year of his contract next season. Doyle is a complete unknown and Q is a JAG. OT (one who competes at RT) is the need right now. Even if Spencer Brown improves and wins the job over a rookie (this season) it keeps the competitive pressure up. IOL future questions all revolve around Morse and the C position. That can be addressed next season. Draft the OT this year and let the competition begin. Let Doyle and Q compete for the last OT spot and do the same for the IOL next draft.

Not sure this is completely correct. KC uses multiple TEs often. Kelce is on the field over 75% of the time and this past season the other 3 TEs had a combined snap count just over 75%. Blake Bell is their current blocking TE (6'6", 260lbs), but was injured for most of the season. They also use Bell for short yard rushing. He had 4 carries for 4 first downs in 2021. One of the reasons Kelce is the player he is, is because he is used so much. Couldn't agree more. Dawson is totally underutilized. He is in his prime and if they don't scheme him more it's a shame. TEs are such an important part of today's modern NFL and it's not rocket science to figure out how to properly use the Bills TEs. Just watch KC's film and design some plays they use for Knox. I'll add that @GunnerBillhas some good posts in this thread. Using Knox more (at least 2-3 targets per game) reduces the need for this star WR2 a lot of fans keep screaming for.

After watching that I just want to say that all of the "experts" here who beat the drum that Cook can't run between the tackles were wrong. His vision makes him good at that and I don't want to hear it anymore. Looking forward to his first season as the top bill RB!

I can't speak for other posters but concerning the bolded I can make an argument that while he does need to improve his game the overall success of the Bills is more dependent on improvements made in the other positions on the offense. That for me, also includes the coaching, playcalling and game specific schemes.

Cook looked pretty good to me in his limited roll last season and I feel he can easily perform as good and likely better than Devin in the roll of the 60% snap RB. I think he is more explosive and has a higher ceiling than Singletary had. With Damien Harris as a true compliment with different skills and running style, I'm actually pretty hyped with what the backfield can do this coming year. Sprinkle in some specific plays designed for Hines and I don't see a problem. It's up to Dorsey to dovetail the playcalling to maximize their skills and potential. That's with both the passing and running games.

I got no problem with Hamlin competing for a depth position at Safety.

I agree with Jimbo that it would benefit the offense (and Josh) if the Bills had a good running game to use when needed. I think that the Cook/Harris duo can make that happen behind a decent OL.

What are you talking about? No one is saying that. I posted a reply about him not being "perfect" and mentioned things he needs to improve. Tom Brady is the GOAT and constantly worked on his game. All that being said, I want Josh Allen as the Bills QB over anyone else.

Contract is in. Lower than the $1.77M "standard". LOL. $1.6M with $1M guaranteed. That's a little higher than I hoped for in the guaranteed department. After looking at what the "no name" OTs are getting signed for, it's pretty much in line though. My hope is that he gets bumped off the final 53 with an OT that Beane can get in the draft. For those who care, current Bills Cap Space sits a $9.2M with Phillips and Rapp's contract still to be added.

Great memory and an interesting point.

Reid has like 24 years and McDermott 6. But the bigger discrepancy, and why fans can't see it is, Reid 24 years, Dorsey 1. Bills had a rookie OC, while Reid probably faced more "3rd and longs" in his tenure than Dorsey's total plays. McDermott is 21st on the all-time coaching Win% list with .639. That .002 behind Reid who is 20th on the list with .641. I wonder if fans know that? https://www.pro-football-reference.com/coaches/

I am too. We've both seen this team since the '60s, so we seen it all. I can question and complain some, but it's been a pretty exciting time to be a Bills fan these last few years!

I don't know how many more times I can say I want the OL to be prioritized over everything else on the offsense.

We will see.

Mike was a great Bill that I remember well. My dad suffered from Parkinson's for years and then had a couple of strokes. At the end, half his body shook uncontrollably, and the other half was partially paralyzed. It was tough to see him go through that.

Yes, and for the umpteenth time I want another OT in the draft, at a minimum. Even if Brown improves and the rookie can't unseat him as a starter, there is no one worthy of depth that can come in and perform well. It's a long season and OL guys get injured.

Just want to say to @Shaw66and @GunnerBilland @Beck Water, I enjoyed your posts and replies to each other. This board needs more of that and less "everything sucks" posts.

For sure. He has also been an iron man for that team. If he ever missed a bunch of games...............................

Josh is my QB, and I love the guy and want no other for my Bills, but let's not think he's perfect. Lots of drops from RBs and SWR are caused by Josh not taking some off the pass. If you watch the games, you know it's true. Also, the Bills OL as a whole is weak in setting up certain type of plays, especially screens. Josh could work more on his slant passes too. Add the FACT that Josh has an arm like no other means he throws more "unexpected" passes at his targets. He can't be the easiest QB to catch balls from with his rocket of an arm. It's no big deal if a little bit of tradeoff is expected with a QB of his skills.

Wait, McDermott wants Josh to not take too many chances running. This board melted down and evidently wants him to run more! Bills need to trade for Henry and teach him how to throw. You know, in case Josh gets injured we can have the same type of player at QB.

Position wise I'm fine with either. I guess my only question is, if one is selected what type of players are we looking at for the other position in the 2nd round?

Nothing that Beane and the Bills can do about the Jets off season moves. When gameday comes around we will see who is better. AFCW was going to be all that and tough for KC to handle last year too.