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For sure and Brandon has said those exact words. Once again, let's see how KC handles all of this AFTER they start paying for their Franchise QB. KC has had a huge advantage over the league paying (in cap hits) $24M for 5 full years of QB play for Mahomes. Bills on the other hand have had $21.3M in cap hit with only 4 years of Allen. I say all of this only to explain to myself ( and other if they want to see it this way ) that the Chiefs are ahead of the game currently. They had a Division winning team when Mahomes got drafted (the Bills didn't). Next year the Bills can really close the gap or hopefully jump over them. Totally agree with the caveat that I think a 10 year contract is way too long and carries too much risk. I'm hoping for a 6 year contract with Allen. Nothing more than 7. A 4 year contract takes away what we are talking about and 5 is just "meh" with me.

Exactly. KC is all in this year for a repeat SB win. I think that it's the wrong time for the Beane and the Bills to get into an "arms race" with them this year. However next year seems to me the proper time to add a few pieces to make the push. IMO (and I hope Beane's too).

His recent "restructure" only pushed money out 5 years (that's the max that is allowed). The 10 year deal had nothing to do with it. He is playing on his 5th year option this year. Beane and the Bills could do the exact same thing next year IF they chose to do so with Allen. My point was to explain that the writer who is saying they have this "extra cap" WHILE paying a "Franchise QB Deal" at the same time is false. That bill plus the restructure starts coming due next year.

That is not the prime reason for their cap space. Mahomes has a $7.4M cap hit this year. That was due to him restructuring his contract already in March of this year to clear $17.3M in cap in 2021. He has a $35.8M cap hit next year followed by $40M+ for years after that. The KC Chiefs have not had a true hit to his contract yet! So any talk about them doing what they have done has nothing to do with "Franchise Deal".

I can see a guy like Nelson on a one year contract but that is about it.

Good post. I would add that pass blocking is not just the 5 OL guys. It could be TE(s) and RB(s) plus the QB knowing what his bailout moves need to be. Talent is critical but teams that play together longer have an advantage in improving. Having depth players to fill in when needed without upsetting the play is also very important. This whole dance also changes every week against different opponents. To start the season I feel the Bills have an advantage over the Chief when it comes to pass blocking. I'm hopeful they can make strides in run blocking this year too.

The only Miami game that matters is the next one and McDermott knows that.

LOL, I had to check Spotrac on Long Snappers. The top 7 paid LSs all average the same amount $1,212,500. Maybe Reid will reset the market at $1,213,000!

Beane got the official word on the 2022 cap and is already taking care of things on his "To Do" list.

Agree with all your TE posts. Bills got 450 yards receiving last year from the TE position. If that can go up to 650-700 yards it's more than enough. The same type of improvement is needed in the RB position both in rushing and receiving. If all that can happen (and it can even with the current players) watch out NFL!

Well said Barley! You should have this ready to copy and paste in all future cap threads. You describe exactly where the team is now that it has matured into a contender team. Personally I think that Beane is about done with the roster this year. I expect some tweaking of the camp bodies and MAYBE a 1 year low salary hit on 1 more CB. I'm not sure that will cause Beane to do another restructure. At cutdown to the 53 day there are a number of "below the 51 cap guys" who will make the roster and offset some money needed for the season. IMO FWIW.

No you are not missing anything. My point was that the Bills were in the hole for 2022 before the raise in cap. Now they are not. Also there are no "big name" FAs to sign. They for sure are not swimming in cap space but they are not in any cap trouble. That's why I said they will be fine.

If you want to be concerned about what might happen in the future it's your prerogative. The current hire looks "qualified" to me. IF in the future Kim Pegula makes McDermott hire one of her girlfriends as the Offensive Coordinator I too will be concerned. In the meantime I wish Sophia Lewin good luck in her new job.

That's $16M more than what Spotrac currently has. Bills will be fine next year.

Which would of put him between Jared Cook and Jimmy Graham last year. It's a big season for him and I hope he comes through.

She is filling an entry level position and has already interned with the team. She has been involved in football since High School. I truly don't get what you are talking about.

No they are not. That was @Limeaid point. For me it's a long way off till September and I will wait before "handwringing". Lot's of people still in a "wait and see" mode. Personally I got mine and am happy I did. I didn't know that and yes the NFLPA has the input regarding the players.

The players are NFL employees but I do get the irony of it.

She seems like an interesting candidate. https://www.monmouth.edu/magazine/changing-the-face-of-football/

I've speculated this earlier, I get the feeling McDermott and Frazier may be bringing a tweak in the front 7 scheme. Epenesa may be looking at a hybrid role in a new look.

The fact is Wade is on the roster as a RB. He will get a shot in preseason to carry the ball and probably some ST duty. He is a longshot to make the 53 roster but has a little better chance to make the PS as an eligible "call up" player this year. Anything more than that on both extremes of this topic is just unwarranted IMO. As a "feel good" story I will admit I am looking forward to watching him take some snaps in the summer.

Tebowing is so 2011.

While I empathize with the Rochester area fans about SJF that era of Buffalo Bills football seems to be at an end. The positive is they got a state-of-the-art facility to train and recover in so that seems best for the success of the team. Also, as much as I enjoy hearing about camp news if they want a more private practice situation it's fine with me. Winning playoff games is the goal not summer practice in front of fans. IMO.

So let me get this straight. BB is breaking out the "wishbone" offense this year and Bills fans are terrified?