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Think of it this way. Coach McD is the "Andy Reid" of defense like Reid is to offense.

No doubt. I think the Bills D will be top three in the NFL. Coach McD is the best in the business defensively. We will see it this season. No more defensive playoff gaffes. Thirteen seconds is long gone. The Bengal thrashing was an anomaly. Go Bills. So excited to see McD call plays and kick as$.

I think he can be coached up by McD. Spector should excell in the McD defense. He deserves the opportunity and I think we will be pleasantly surprised.

Aren't you on board with the defensive guru named McD? Why be worried when you have one of the best proven defensive minds in the game? Coach McD is taking over the defense. Wouldn't we expect even a better more dominant defense?

Not sure about this. I think it's time to really start evaluating whether McD is the coach that can get the Bills back into the Super Bowl. Thus far, he's failed to do so. I think It's a fair question. Arguments can be made on both sides of this issue. I like that McD is taking over the D. It clearly puts him front and center. This move will likely accelerate McD fate as the Bills coach. I think that's a good thing. However, I don't think McD has such a short lease.

I agree. The guy is a solid player. I really like this pick up. I suspect it was a pretty cheap acquisition. The safety market seems pretty dry. Correct. It's been reported he had a hip issue. Watch his recent tape. He's speed is fine. Not a burner but it's more than adequate. He's a solid safety.

I like the under. Personally, I don't really like these future bets. So many unknown variables such as key injuries can really effect the outcome.

I think it's pretty safe to say that Vegas made a nice profit off of the Bills odds to win the Super Bowl. People seem to forget that Vegas is a machine to manipulate odds and numbers so they can make profits. There odds for a Super Bowl favorite to win it all are very poor.

Come playoff time how will the Bills defense play?

They have Miami and the Jets at 9.5 wins. The Pats at 7.5. What a competetive division. I think the floor is a little lower than 10 wins. 11-6 is realistic too.

Have to agree. I wouldn't be surprised if the Bills don't win the division. On paper, the Dolphins are better than the Bills except at QB. Adding Rodgers to the Jets clearly puts them right there vs Buffalo. Both of this teams have no fear or intimation vs Buffalo. After last year, I believe they are confident they can beat the Bills. Not sure they felt that way in several years. A belief in winning and taking the next step is crucial for the chasing teams.

Flowers is small but he looks pretty special. I think he'd be a great addition to the Bills. I don't see him being available at pick 27.

My bad. Tua is a better example.

Please see James Crowder as an example. I like the signing. The Bills needs to load up with Olinemen. Protect Allen is priority number one. Beane has screwed the pooch for too long.

Perhaps. I have little interest in this year's defense. This defense blows come playoff time. McD is supposed to be this defensive guru. Let him work his schemes and coach players up. Work with what you have. It is what it is. Concentrate 100% on offense this year. "Let Allen cook." Get him Dhop and better Oline help. I believe this is the best path to a Bills Super Bowl win.

I'd do it yesterday. Beane get it done! You do realize Gabe is likely gone next year. He's replaceable with a younger cheaper more diverse WR. I think Allen to Dhop would be pretty assume. He'd be jard to stop in the Buffalo offense. I don't get the "fit" thinking.

Would love to get Dhop for Oliver. You can even throw in Gabe. Dhop is elite! Now this would be a game changing move.

I agree but the Bills must have a competent tackle to push Brown or step in if he performs poorly. Currently, the Bills are very thin at tackle. Relying on Brown is a pretty scary picture.

Really nice post Alpha. I too was very excited about Gabe. You pretty much summed up my thoughts as well. It's hard for me not to temper my expectations of Davis. I'd much rather have him be a WR3 where I think he can excell. As a WR2 he wasn't able to beat solid CBs on a consistent basis. I don't see that changing due to his skill set. Imho, the Bills need a legit WR2.

Sadly, I feel the same way about Gabe. Beane loves him too.

You are making my point. That's what makes Allen special! I don't want to limit his skill set due to fear.

You have a way with words. I think people here should reread your post several times. It rings of reality...

I constantly hear this theme. I think it's flawed thinking and mostly living in fear. A few points to illustrate my point (1) The game has dramatically changed since the Cam days. The QB is protected more than ever. (2) Allen has a six year history of being durable. His body had been able to endure most of the defensive damage inflicted on him. Sure, he's getting older but he's still young and strong. Of course, he can always improve on not taking unnecessary hits. (3) Why would anyone want to take away or limit Allen's legs? This is an assest that makes him special. Keeps the defenses on edge. An Allen pocket passer with very limited use of his legs isn't optimal in my eyes. (4) Statiscally, NFL QBs are much much more likely to get hurt when passing the ball. Allen hurt his elbow passing not throwing. Should we limit his passing and advocate him handing the ball off more? Of course not!

It baffles me that the Bills coaches think Gabe is a solid WR2. You want a WR2 to be able to be somewhat reliable, able to run varies quality routes, and win in contested throws. That's just not Davis. He caught a 56% of the passes thrown his way. More specifically, 48 out of 93 balls thrown his way. He had one of the worst contested ball rates as well. This just isn't going to cut it. Gabe cannot great quick separation. He is not fluid in the hips. Both add up to him being a WR3 or WR4. What are Beane and McD doing or seeing? They have to be better talent evaluators. Are they really trying to ran Davis back as the Bills WR2?

The Bills will likely never be a power football team. It will always relay too much on Allen's arm and legs. Statistically the Bills were very good in picking up 3rd downs. It's called the QB down for a reason. I like the Harris pick up. However, let's not act like he's the next Derrick Henry. He's getting paid a measly 1.7 million for a reason. Agree, he adds a dimension to the running game. That's a good thing. Can Dorsey actually use him effectively?