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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.

That seal's it for me. I'm not even going to watch the games!

They will be looking for a fit in the draft (they got a lot of picks). I can see them also adding a FA after the draft to complete. They are weak right now. They won't stand pat. Right now, all their eggs are in the Kelce basket.

Is this Jets deal going to be a multi-year deal? No way I see the Bills doing that.

If one of the good corners are available at #27, I think it would give Beane one of the few good chances to trade down! If it's a weak draft, there won't be a lot of players teams are willing to trade up to get.