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This counterpoint (while understandable) basically continues to move the goal post though. It instead needs to be absorbed into the mindset of what was already established. Going into '24 we jettisoned both our #1 & #2 WRs while taking some dead cap medicine immediately. The logic was that it would be a soft reset to gear up for this year offensively. We undoubtedly needed to get a prospect (most wanted at least 2) and we would look to add a FA weapon this year. Nobody anticipated to depend on Shakir, a hopeful ascension of Kincaid and a rookie. Yes last years offense worked exceptionally well but we still need upper echelon weapons aside from Josh who is a generational qb and makes any offense hum. The defense has had steady investment (25 picks since we acquired Josh, 11 in the last 3 years + FA acquisitions). We spent half of last years draft on it to address the same issues we've always had with it. We are long overdue on making sure Josh has what he needs. We essentially only gave him Diggs and a handful of hope. Supply him with the top tier weapons when available while retooling the defense (even though the scheme is primarily the issue).

This is a spot on summary. When it's all said and done there are compelling points to be made in favor of either acquisition. Nobody is wrong in why they feel as they do. Great discourse nonetheless

This is basically why I'm slightly more in favor of DK at the moment. If we turned the reigns of the defense over to someone else to implement a more effective scheme (i.e. Fangio with the Eagles) then it's Garrett no question. This scheme has never shown to be championship level in todays game. It relies on the secondary to produce coverage sacks when in reality the opposite is what is needed and proven to be effective. We would have to add arguably 3 or 4 players for it to get to a consistent level of effectiveness instead of being highly opportunistic. DK seems like an ideal fit for this offense and more than likely transcends with any offensive scheme changes sure to come soon (Brady might be gone in another year). Either way I hope we get one of the premium guys

There is some nuance to the bolded sections that better represent why some are of the mindset of securing the offensive playmaker. 1. There's only one piece to go get on the offensive side. That one piece directly amplifies Josh's potential and efficiency during his prime. We will never get another Josh and I'm all for giving him top notch weapons to work with. DK is basically square peg to square hole. 2. Because it is only one piece, you can essentially toss almost every other resource into the defense this year and next honestly. 3. Yes the defense needs a pass rush but the scheme plays a big role as does personnel. We need almost an entire overhaul of the front 4 save maybe Rousseau. To use the Eagles success defensively is somewhat distorted because they had the luxury of acquiring 2 top 10 DT prospects in consecutive drafts while being a playoff team. This was after acquiring a top 10 WR prospect in addition to adding a top 10 WR in the league via trade. That's basically unheard of and will probably never be emulated again. But I am all for addressing the defensive side of things too, just let me stop at the store and grab this prototype WR right quick.

For those that complain about Beane so much and look at say a Howie Roseman as the blueprint are as contradictory as they come. They would've treated him the exact same way and wanted to run him out of town (he was largely hated in Philly for years). I'd argue that he has been worse than Beane with first round picks (drafting in general) during his comparative tenure(2017-now) and has had the luxury of not having to build up a team while in direct competition with 2 dynasties; as bigger contributions to how he is viewed. He also lucked into 3 top 15 picks (2 in the top 10) over the last 5 seasons as a playoff team or even winning their division. You give that to Beane and he'd be looked at as the top GM in the game too. Feel free to go look it up. Also look at his draft history from 2010 and on. This board would've shut down if Beane used a first round pick on a firefighter for an offensive lineman in his 2nd year. He has maybe 6 or 7 worthwhile 1st rounders to his credit since 2010.

If we have a shot at DK we have to go for it. We are a cusp contender for the entirety of Josh's prime and we don't really have the luxury of not going for game changers anymore on either side of the ball. We also have proof of concept with Josh paired with an elite WR and DK checks literally every box of the prototype #1 for him. I absolutely would love one on defense but I also believe that we need an entire scheme change in addition to players to get to an effective let alone championship level. By all means still draft and retool the defense but the offense is actually closer to being put over the top with an acquisition. I'll be ecstatic with Garrett or Crosby to be clear but get DK if you can

I'm 6ft 230lbs and I haven't even started my off season conditioning of continuous happy hrs and buffets I plan to measure in at 6'3 245 at the combine I could probably watch games during the season at 250 but I don't want to take away from my speed

I would make the argument that an upper echelon DT impacts the pass rush which potentially stops drives; which in turn gives our already potent offense more opportunities to score. We severely need that in general let alone against KC. I know your point speaks to playoffs but there were about 5 games during the season where 20-25 points wins against them. We are constantly forced to get into a shootout with them because we barely make them punt. This is coming from a guy in full support of upgrading weapons for Josh

I was attempting to limit the amount of good things I was saying about that team and forgot. Not to mention he drafted a HOF TE his first year there and then his generational qb a few years later has the luxury of walking right into that scenario. Their entire organization is benefitting from a mental burnout in Philly.

There is a lot of nuance that is missing when it's summed up like this though. They legitimately haven't "run it back" for all intents and purposes for years. They have had different OC's basically every year. Same with DC. Our personnel gets poached almost annually. They haven't had the same players available (sometimes due to the very logical yet often maligned reason of injury) Different players have let this team down in crucial scenarios back to back years (whether elite or not). Essentially they've been in a situation where they have consistently won while mired in inconsistency. Yes the organization has its shortcomings and faults; however they are sensationalized when you're literally the only team in direct comparison and competition with a modern day dynasty that barely has to deal with any inconsistency; paired with an all time winning, certified HOF HC/OC. It's not the easiest task to just overcome that. It's frustrating but that's the reality of the situation. We still are the team that has the best chance to overcome that and I believe we will. *Prepares for backlash*

Tonight we show the world who we are and get our respect! Let's f*ckin go Buffalo!!!!!!!!!!!!

Which is the beauty and complexity of this offense. I still don't know exactly what game or set of games a team can focus on to say "This is what you key in on to stop the Bills" Literally any player on offense could be the most productive week to week. Hell Gilliam might mess around and have 4rec and a TD and I wouldn't be shocked at all.

It's like deciding 5months in advance that I wanna take a trip on my birthday, and someone every single day randomly telling me it's not my birthday yet and everywhere I'm thinking about traveling to sucks 😂

Feel how you feel but it's weird to consistently sign onto a fan message board week after week to update us that you don't have any hope and that's been your stance for months. At this point just give it a rest and let fans enjoy the season as it progresses

Honestly it might be both