Ethan in Cleveland

Mayfield played injured all last year. In Buffalo he would have been called a true football player that played with toughness. In Cleveland they shipped him out for a serial sex offender. I think he is better than game manager but he is not a top 10 guy, probably somewhere around 15. Average enough that Cleveland with that roster would have pushed for a division title this year. Mayfield almost beat KC in the playoffs two years ago. The problem is the rest of Carolina's roster is not that good

It doesn't make a lot of sense but then again it rarely matters that much. The inactive guys are usually an OL or DL that doesn't play special teams, a RB that won't see any carries, and a guy or two who is hurt and would not play anyways.

I dont think they can designate someone as protected right away. Once they cut him I think he is free to sign on any PS or be claimed to a roster.

Thanks. I lived there from 88-92. Love the West Side market. Severance Hall is world class music, but I never did the outdoor event. Thanks for the idea! Museum of Art is much better than anything Portland has. My recruitment dinner was in Little Italy. There are a few good Italian options in Portland but nothing like Little Italy! I love you too!

Thanks. I lived there from 88-92 at CWRU. Somewhat of a homecoming for me. I will message you. Maybe we can meet up Lol. Unless they are playing the Bills pretty unlikely.

Portland downtown is a warzone now. Truly awful. The east side of Portland is even worse with tent cities in neighborhoods.

Agree on the time. 10am games are so sweet.

If I do you get royalties

That's the plan. I've done in one other time but as a vacation road trip.

That's my plan! Well leaving from my house I mean...lol

Returning actually. Was in Ohio from 88 to 2002. Go Buks!

Walter Jones skipped multiple training camps showing up the week before the season started. He was on a series of 1 year franchise tag contracts. No one seemed to mind as he was the best LT in football.

After 20 years in the Pacific NW, I'm heading back east. I took a job with University Hospitals in Cleveland and bought a house along the lake on the east side. Movers are coming on Sept 7 and will be driving one car with my wife and two cats 2635 miles. Will have to listen to the Rams game on the radio probably somewhere in Montana. Super excited to be so close to Buffalo for this upcoming season. Should be just under 3 hours from my house to the stadium. I'm going to need to get used to 1pm start times again. Prime time games will be easier to watch. Looking forward to a quick trip to Detroit for Thanksgiving game. Does anyone know if I can update my screen name? Or start a new one with the same email?

English physician who defined a cancer of the lymph nodes in 1832 I agree

I know. I get it and I know McD and Beane are not cutting a guy they just gave an extension too. I'm just pointing out keeping him has consequences. Is Gilliam the only player on the team that can play two spots? Surley Moss could play both RB and FB. And just about any of the TEs could line up at H-back or FB. Whoever is the swing OT can play 3rd TE. Bills have done that for years under McD.

Agree with many others, Bills won't carry 5 RB. Blackshear will not make the final roster. They probably keep Spector as a 6th LB. Small chance they only go with 5 LBs and keep Morris. If Doyle is hurt Morris can play the role of blocking TE. I'd cut Gilliam and keep Morris instead, but that is not going to happen. Given the limited opportunities Austin has had, he probably will not make the final cut as the PR. Hell maybe they just put Hyde back there and fair catch every punt. I'd be fine with that and not risk dumb penalties or a turnover.

Your history is correct but Cook is a different type of RB. Will be interesting to see how this plays out. This is yet another reason to not have Gilliam on the roster. I would much rather dress Motor, Moss, Cook, and Jones. Moss or one of the backup TEs can line up at FB. Waste of a roster spot.

Yes that was McD and Frazier. As for Edmunds, I hope he plays up to his potential. If he does then they probably move on from Milano, because Oliver and Knox are not going anywhere.

I was there last year. Had club level seat but you are right they were going super cheap outside the stadium

Except Gilliam is never RB #3. That was Jones. You can line up Kyle Williams in the goal line set if you want. Multiple guys can play that role. We just disagree on the value of the FB in the NFL. It's ok we just have different opinions. And mine doesn't matter because Beane and McD value Gilliam more than I do. It's a moot point. He was extended and he isn't going anywhere. But his roster spot has consequences and that consequence is probably one less capable WR.

Yes I know that and I think any pro football player can do that. Literally any of them that can run. I just don't place any value on specific ST players outside of P, KR, K, and LS. Nor do I place any value on ST coordinators. I can understand one designated guy, but how many do the Bills have - three at least in Kumerow, Jones, and Matakevich. If there were not more capable players at their respective positions I wouldn't care. But there are 4 better RB than Jones, at least 3 or 4 better WR's than Kumerow, and probably every LB on the roster now is better at playing LB. I understand your point that the 5th or 6th WR is not going to see the field very often. But Kumerow did line up last year at WR year not infrequently. He was the designated WR on short yardage when they went heavy. As for your argument if they have a WR injury to the top 2 I agree none of these guys can replace Diggs or Davis for multiple games. In that scenario you are 100% correct they would need to go find a FA or coax Sanders out of retirement. However if they lost one of those two during a game, Austin or Hodgins probably offers more at the WR spot than Kumerow would during that specific game.

LOL if you are keeping score Doyle has as many career TD receptions as Gilliam does. And yes I would rather have an extra OL as the third TE. And do did Daboll and McD last year. Even Doyle is a better in-line blocker than Gilliam is.

He had 5 tackles last year. Do you really think he is so special and that some other guy can't make 5 ST tackles in 17 games?

If Ford has improved, the interior OL depth goes from a weakness to a strength real quick.

Except he isn't good at any of them. I'd rather Doyle be your third TE, I see no reason to ever have a FB and if needed you line up Sweeney or Moss at FB, and he never will line up at RB. A capable WR is going to be cut to keep Gilliam on the team.