Buffalo Junction

I mix screwball with Kahlua. Surprisingly good.

Sure you’re not a Bears fan? 😂

I always hated that narrative. It ignores how White played in several different schemes including a 3-4 in the USFL before joining the Eagles, plus Whites sack totals went down after Simmons came on. Then there’s all the two and three man fronts that Fritz Shurmur used to employ with the Packers: most notably a 3-3 big nickel. It’s just an impossible argument as to which was definitively better, and the line in the sand is based on personal biases. That said, I go with Bruce because…. Well…. I’m here and go to Bills games and not on a Packers forum forming prayers about A-Aron. 🤷‍♂️

Simms’s probably a bit biased about particular plays. Notably looking at the NFCCG, there’s no way Allen passes up that running lane to the EZ on 3rd down. I don’t think Allen’s surpassed Rodgers yet, however I can see the logic when you factor in the rushing TDs and red zone efficiency. Rodgers doesn’t risk his body like that anymore and there are times when that is detrimental.

Playing from a two point stance in nickel and dime packages primarily. They’d also occasionally run a 4-3 under and line Basham up as the SLB on the LOS. Wake also rolled out an amoeba look rather frequently. In each case I can’t recall Basham dropping into coverage more than once or twice a game. He did destroy a few TEs at the LOS though.

Watched a fair amount of WF the past few years….. Basham was used as a stand up edge rusher in certain packages, but he’d occasionally be used to blitz through the A gaps as well. Mostly DE and DT though. His motor may blow some people away, and he can get inside on slower guards and tackles and push them around with leverage and strength. If he really pans out it’ll likely be with a similar style to Cameron Jordan…. Good balance, motor, strength, and hand fighting.

I know it’s mandatory as Bills fans to loathe the Cowboys, but the 88’ class probably deserves a little more love than it’s getting. Michael Irvin dig aside, Sterling Sharpe was the best receiver in the league not named Jerry Rice. Damn shame he got injured as it would have been fun to watch him with Favre once Favre reached MVP level play. Not necessarily the deepest class, but two HOFers and a HOF talent in a class ain’t bad. 🤷‍♂️

I’m all for a little flirting going on when people live their truth, but that comment was bear-ly appropriate.

It’s easy. 1. Go to Jersey 2. Eat a pork roll & egg on everything bagel. 3. Get piss drunk. 4. Go to Staten Island 5. Violently violate your backside with a tire iron until you can’t remember if you’re throwing up pork roll or Taylor ham. 6. Repeat yearly for that true Jets fan experience

They may have had one of the best player/player rivalries. Constant smack talk between the two of them that turned into a friendship. Not a Bills artlicle, but it’s a cool piece about their relationship with a bunch of 💩 talk stories https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/sapp-favre-rivalry-results-in-mutual-respect/2134272/%3foutputType=amp

And Warren G, Snoop, and Nate Dogg started their careers in a group called 213. IIRC, Snoop is also Brandy and Ray J’s cousin. Also…. Anyone check on Beasley? He may have to be checked for priapism after this signing.

That’s my perspective as well. However, I will acknowledge that sometimes concessions need to be made to manage the cap. With how many college tackles become guards it’s entirely possible that Beane drafted with that in mind as well as the trade value of said players. I will admit to being unsure how much of our poor running performance last season and poor pass blocking against the Chiefs was the result of scheme vs available healthy talent. It’s possible that something clicks for Ford and Feliciano bounces back without an injury. I’m not holding out hope for that though. It’s more likely to me that certain scheme issues and playcalling/personnel tendencies get ironed out before the season starts. Of course, it’s entirely possible that this team gets to camp, identifies a personnel issue, and Beane makes a trade. 🤷‍♂️

Part of the reason is that average starting guards in particular are a lot easier and cheaper to replace in FA than the other line positions. Honestly, if he’d have wanted to nab a center he had the pick of Myers or Humphrey instead of Basham in the 2nd.

We’re likely at an impasse. I just don’t fundamentally believe that a team needs to go out of its way to make changes to the #1 scoring offense in the league. Particularly when they have a below average run defense and a hole at CB. The later of which (King getting roasted like a flaming marshmallow) was a large part of them losing the NFCCG.

Absolutely, correct about Rodgers having a right to be miffed about a replacement being drafted (most players would be), and them scrapping the bottom of the barrel in FA for WRs…. which is what happens when your 38y/o QB has a $40MM cap hit while you’re paying market value to an all pro LT and and all pro edge rusher. If Rodgers wants Brady toys he might want to take Brady money so it’s a viable option. To be blunt, they’ve already catered to Rodgers by giving him a new head coach, new GM, and a new contract while all the “disappointing defensive drafts” were happening. If you rewind to 6-7 years ago he was complaining about the defense…. They fired Dom Capers, brought in Pettine, and focused on bolstering the defensive talent. The packers board is probably sick of his *****, which is a likely reason for them OK’ing the Love pick. He comes across as one of those folks who complains that the soups cold, sends it back, then complains because the soups too hot.

Jordan Love aside, they added 5 offensive players in last years draft along with Funchess and Austin in FA. Year before that was very weak offensively, but they added a starting guard in FA and nabbed Elgton Jenkins in the draft who made the probowl last year. They certainly haven’t gone all in like the Bucs did after acquiring Brady, but Rodgers was playing with more talent than most other QBs… two all pros and a probowler on the offensive line, all pro WR, pro bowl RB, and a TE that should have been in the probowl. There aren’t many teams he could go to who have more talent on that side of the ball, especially teams that are saddled with a top end QB contract.

I think people underestimate how difficult it is to master every coverage technique. There’s maybe one corner a decade who can come close to pulling that off, and it usually takes them half a career to do so. Then… they have to stay healthy and play in different schemes. Gilmore’s the closest right now. Charles Woodson when he was in GB was likely the best recent example. Both of those guys had serious issues with some of the zone concepts employed by Belichick and Capers when they transitioned, but they had the mental attitude and drive to home their craft. We’ll see how Tre develops, but he’ll never be as physically gifted as some of the guys who specialize and excel in press man.

Could be ETN. Could be Landon Dickerson. Could be on of the CBs. I’m sure Beane has called around and checked on who might be willing to trade and for what value. Given the track record he may very well trade up for certain guys. In any case, I’ll reserve judgement until the rookie plays.

I was thinking more along the line of how he was utilized on the Vikings with him and Kevin Williams rotating 1 tech responsibilities while Pat W was usually the one doubled. IMO, Williams matured after he got paid. Oliver is certainly capable of playing the Kevin Williams role. But, you’re absolutely correct. As far as run stuffers go he was more Jeremiah Ratliff than Casey Hampton - NTs I know, but the play style comparison fits.

Pat Williams. Ed Oliver and T Edmunds would improve immediately with Pat Williams eating doubles and driving centers into QBs. The run D would improve instantly.

My interest in the draft has waned due to Covid. For the first time in a while I just couldn’t get into watching college football. I’m sure part of that is moving back to NY which just have a different type of sports fan than down south. All of the opt outs also took some of the allure away. That said, I’m all in for the draft, especially rounds 2-7 and the subsequent UDFA signings.

Best I ever heard was “My lord, you’ve been blessed with a touch of the downs.”

Funny because Vince and Ted Thompson look like they could be related

Allen is an archetypal underdog story this country loves. Coupled with his personality and play style, it’s going to bode well for him with regards to fans and endorsements as his career progresses.

Not even close. Travis Henry’s record may never be broken by a Bills player.