MrEpsYtown

One thing that does make sense, now that the Giants decided to hire Martindale, perhaps Steve Wilks make sense as a replacement for Frazier. Or, maybe he comes in as assistant head coach and defensive consultant or something. He was with McDermott for a while and replaced him in carolina so there is a connection there and one would think they would be in lock step in terms of what they want to accomplish.

This makes a ton of sense and hits the mark. They are going to want the same types of players. Especially if they wind up hiring a Steve Wilks as a D-coordinator. Then it's gonna be Buffalo south. I could see trades sending our guys to them being more likely than us taking from them.

Texans clearly wanted to hire McCown. They waited too long and put themselves in a position that it would have looked absolutely horrible for them and the NFL if they went down that path. So they pivoted. Smith has the better HC resume, including a super bowl and I think that is where he beats out Leslie.

Maybe Lovie tries to poach Frazier 🤷‍♂️

I’ve almost lost hope for Cody, but he was different after the knee injury. I’d like to see him drop like 10-15 pounds, nothing crazy, just get some flexibilty in his game. He is extremely stiff. but I do think there is a chance Kromer could make him serviceable.

I would not worry too much about scheme. This guy is an excellent teacher and has made middle of the road guys into very good players. Ofcourse there have been duds-John Miller, but even so, Miller was serviceable when Kromer was here. He has some super athletic guys to work with here in Buffalo. Great fit imo.

I think its a little bit of everything. He seems pretty cerebral in the way he thinks about his players and what they can do. In LA its a ton of wide zone, when he was here it was a lot of gap/power stuff.

Good call!

Love love love this hire. And I hope it means Austin Corbett, future Buffalo Bills guard.

I am a huge Johnnys Mt. Vernon guy if venturing just north of the Bronx.

I remember a lot of pre-draft smoke around Thomas here. I thought they really liked him. He is pretty much the perfect #2. And the shallow cross is something I am happy to see more of.

I don’t know a ton about this guy, but the fact that he worked under Bill Callahan is a huge positive. And those young Vikings linemen seem to sing his praises. In that case I am good with it. I just hope they checking in with Munchak, Cable. Not sure I love the idea of going more to a stretch zone type deal, unless you add speed like Raheem Mostert and Jerick McKinnon.

So Linderbaum is super athletic, and similar in size to Ryan Bates. He is also a converted D linemen, and a former wrestler. I see no reason why he could not play guard for a year. I also see no reason that Morse could not move to guard. That might actually protect Morse more. And a move to more zone blocking probably pushes Williams out. I do think Linderbaum will be gone, but there is a chance simply because centers always drop, but he’s a generational talent. He really isn’t a true need for us either, but if he’s there he is probably BPA.

I prefer Jerrick McKinnon. I think he brings a different dynamic and he is a better receiver. But I agree with the premise and the thinking.

This topic seems eerily familiar

Love “the other guys.” The old ball and chain. So many good bits in that one.

I think it is a great hire if true. Young guys with fresh ideas who have trained under some of the best coaches is not a bad place to be. Add Chad Hall into the equation, ad I like what they are doing. Now add an old school plugger as a the oline coach and I really like where they are at. Mike Munchak worked for Tomlin. 👁️‍🗨️

Carolina, back to where he made some noise in college and does fit what Ben McAdoo wants to do. Maybe Tampa or New Orleans. i do think there's a chance he stays.

Ted Cottrell was the original Rooney Rule sham interview guy. I would be very curious to see what his thoughts are.

Perhaps they still try to bring in Tee as the QB coach 🤷‍♂️

Munchak is a mixed bag. Some zone, some gap, some pin and pull. I like the idea of a guy who is good at everything and will work the system to play to the strengths of the players

McDermott seems like a guy who trusts his coaches. But with great power comes great responsibility…I think when they screw up he doesn’t take it too well. I don’t gather he is much fun to be around. I don’t know if it means anything. Most head coaches are like this. That’s my 2 cents.

Ok so this is the guy I really like, in addition to Tom Cable. However, he left the Steelers to go to the Broncos to be closer to his family on the west coast. So I am not sure i love our chances. They should be chasing Bill Callahan as well. If the Bears can pursue him, why not us?

Yes he was drafted specifically for McDermotts's D to replace Josh Norman.

Bradberry is a nice fit...he was up and down for McDermott. But that's a big cap number. If he is cut, 100% makes sense. Personally I prefer Donte Jackson because of the speed he brings. But Bradberry would be a good fit here imo