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Good solid pick up. Now, I'm looking for help at CB, WR, and OL depth.

He is a magician, juggler, accountant, and football guy all wrapped up in one. Bill Pollian approves.

Quality QB back ups get paid well. It's not an outrageous price to pay.

I like it too. He is serviceable.

Is there a market for Beasley? Wondering why no team has made a move for him? Or is it still too early in the process? He is a RB/WR rolled up in one. He would be interesting to see in the Bills offense.

True but I think that scenario is very slim. McD has earned the respect of the players and vice versa. I suspect in private he took some ownership. People in general prefer this type of behavior vs the latter. He doesn't have to worry about losing the locker room. In fact, he may have created an ever stronger "team bond" if he did address the players and accept some blame. Truthfully, the fans were left very short with explanation. I don't like that but maybe it's best to keep it in house.

I hear you. My post does say " I know its only football." I think you can safely interpret what that means. Secondly, I feel like you were very much mitigating the 13 seconds poop show by McD. Maybe I'm wrong there? Thirdly, leaders make mistakes and own them. Its hard to see how McD owned that surreal 13 second disaster. He repeatedly skirted the issue. Maybe he handled things in house and owned his blunder. Who knows? Lastly, I've always liked McD. I like his attitude, toughness, motivation skills, and the winning he has brought to the Bills organization. However, last year I saw some signs that are concerning. The team was not ready to play in several games and the halftime adjustments just weren't there like previous years. Im still a supporter of the Coach especially when there's not a better proven commodity out there. Perhaps Sean Peyton? I am watching tje coaching staff very closely this year. Sometimes change isn't such as bad thing.

You are accurately painting a picture of Coach McD's record. He is a very good coach. I happen to like his style and the way he brings the team together. The players do play hard for him. However, that has nothing to do with his utter collasal 13 second failure. He blew the game!!! Defending his record and pointing out other coaches errors is not relevant. Additionally, the magnitude of his errors multipl two fold or more. It wasn't just a regular ho hum season game. The whole football world anticipated the matchup we spent the whole off season preparing for that very game. Literally, Bills fans including myself were devasted, sick, and lost countless hours of sleep. I know it's only football but coache's mistakes in that moment and that time shouldn't be mitigated. I'd have more respect if coach just flat out said I blew it. I let the whole team and city down. I not calling for his firing or departure but I will never forget how that game was lost. It's on the history books and it will haunt many of us for years to come. I still can fathom to watch wide right or the Tenn miracle. No need to admit your stupidity...

Was all it took for coach McD to lose the game.

13 seconds...

Bills still need to upgrade CB, WR, and RB position. Need a quality back up QB. Additional Oline and LB depth would be nice too. Still lots of work to be done.

I think it's a back up QB pick up soon. J. Winston maybe?

It was a collasal failure on the Bills coaching staff. Let's call it what it was. No need to sugar coat it. Facts are facts. The Bills have to move on and hopefully they learned from it. The scar will always be there for many of us. Just like the Tennesse miracle. It's in the NFL history books.

I don't think you can discount leadership. A game is often won by the slimmest of margins. Leadership, team building, and believing in yourself and your teammates is essential. This is where coach McD seems to excell. The xs and os not so much. Miller certainly will bring a winning attitude and belief into the locker room and on the field. I just hope it's enough to vault the Bills to the top!

Another fantastic analysis. Why can't both post be fantastic?

Fantastic breakdown. Thanks. Sounds like longer term risk vs immediate rewards.

I fully understand your point. Let me try to unbottle your mind. I overreacted to the signing. I just saw headlines of 6 years 120 mil without knowing the details. My mistake. Several here have justly made that point. Some nice and professional others not so much. As I've stated I don't hate the signing. My eyeball test as stated before doesn't see Miller as elite but 2021 statistics show that he is. So it's probably safer to say my eyes aren't seeing things accurately. However, stats can be deceiving. It remains to be seen how good he will be as a Bill. Hope that helps

I don't agree. Beane has pretty much stayed true to the process. I think the moves have improved the team. Miller is a monster in big games. It's a lot of money but short term it can pay off big time. The other moves seem solid but not flashy. Saffold is a clear upgrade but again he's older and was pretty expensive. The Miller and Saffold additions seem to be "all in" pick ups for a super bowl run. It's hard to fault Beane and company for improving the Bills chances to hold the Lombardi Trophy. Others in the AFC have become much better on paper too. More specifically, the Chargers and Broncos. The Chiefs of course are still right there and Cinci with Burrows and an improved Oline are formidable. It's hard not to be excited about the upcoming year. The opportunity is greater than ever. No doubt the Bills will be one of if not the number one favorite team to win the super bowl. Not sure how I feel about that. With that said, the anticipation for the upcoming season has me salivating...

Not nice. I thought insults weren't allowed.

Great post. I agree. The Bills brass put so much effort in getting pass rushers via free agency and drafts. It seems clear to me that they have not done well in that department. The statistics for those statistics people illustrate that clearly. It was an obvious priority of Beane and company. Yet, they go out and spend BIG money for Miller. What's that say about their previous moves? Doesn't exactly instill confidence. I like the moves they made to sure up the run defense. They still have a HUGE hole at CB. I suspect they will try to pick up a value guy in free agency or in the early rounds of the draft. I disagree with the Hughes take. In theory I agree but Jerry has pretty much sucked for awhile. Imho, he was invisible and barely serviceable in many of our games last season. It's time to let him walk. I too have mixed feelings about the Miller move. It's great to know Miller is a winner and plays big in big games. That might be just what the Bill's need to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. On the other hand, I'm think they spent too much for Miller and fear he won't be nearly as effective on the Bills team. Instead of Donald getting doubled or tripled it will be Von. Will the 34 year be up to the task? Once again, Oliver and company have to set it up and produce.

Wtf. What does she have to do with anything. Terrible classless cheap shot. Many here disagree with me and I'm fine with that. But geeze your post is very tasteless.

Yes indeed. I will defer to him as well.

Why only 9 sacks? Is that elite?

I'm not a statistic guy nor do I pretend to be. I don't try to pretend like I'm the most intellectual football person here. Clearly, I'm not and that goes without saying. I'm more of a football guy who watches football passionately. I let me eyes do the talking. I live in SCal and watched every Rams game. I just didn't see an elite player on a consistent basis. At times, he flashed and yes he got several hurries. I saw a player whose good not great.He is a shell of himself frim his Bronco days. Someone who benefited from Donald being double and triple teamed. You can take that as a negative if you wish. Facts are facts. Do I hate the signing? No, I don't hate it because like previously said he's better than anything the Bills have. I think he got over paid but then again its not my money. He's a proven winner and makes big plays in big games. Maybe that in itself is worth the signing. Time will tell...

Fair points but Let me respond. I've never sad he's a bad player. I've said he's not the player he used to be. I stand by that statement. Sure I've over exaggerated my points. I'll concede that. Saying he's better than anything we have on the roster isn't saying much. I agree with you there. He's getting paid beyond well and is dare to say over paid. His agent did a helleva job. Lastly, I think it's more than fair to point out his all pro teammate. Players make players better. To think otherwise is ridiculous.