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Makes sense, which would also mean a development guy rather than a vet like Yates. Yep

Agreed

Thanks for sharing the article, I understand his points but I don't think he provided much new information. I know why the mores were made, in most cases McDermott and Beane said it themselves. I just disagree with some of them. As an example, he reasons about Watkins 1) being hurt too often and 2) too expensive to sign. Yes he has been hurt often but he seemed to be 100% coming into camp. In my option he has too much talent to give up on so soon. As far as being too expensive to sign, you get what you pay for. They could have picked up his option year and kept his cost down. If stayed healthy and had a great year he would be expensive, because he would be worth it. You get what you pay for.

Too bad about Rambo I was cheer for him to make the team.

As things have played out on the QB front so far it looks as though Peterman has passed Yates as the number two do you think the Bills should stick with Yates as the number 3? Reasons to "stay the course": He's a young veteran who knows his role and can help Peterman learn the game. He's cheap He wouldn't be the worst QB in the league if pressed into service (but I'm not impressed with his track record and he hasn't instilled a great deal of confidence based on his performance as a Bill so far) Reasons to change: Good opportunity to bring in someone with a higher ceiling when the cuts come down or even a younger vet on the street (True they could be a disaster if pressed into service but if we aren't making the playoffs or winning a super bowl with Yates either) Look for a more successful back-up after Saturday I am not a big fan of Yates so I'd make a change but thought I would throw it out there for discussion.

Does Tasker count as a non-star? Also: Kenneth Davis Kurt Shultz Jaime Mueller Leonard Smith Marquise Goodwin I don't think a Hall of Famer can qualify as a non-star Yes!

While I certainly respect the opinions of former players it remains just that, his opinion. Doesn't make it right or a fact. The glory day Bills played under Marv who ran a pretty loose ship. That "treat them like men" approach also has its drawbacks and there are a lot of people (including me) who think that if Marv had been a little more disciplined the Bills may have actually won one of those four Super Bowls. To look at it another way, do you think either of the "Bills" Belichick or Parcells would have done what that player suggested? How about Jimmy Johnson? Lots of ways to win, I am giving McDermott and Co. the benefit of the doubt for now.

Promises or no promises McDermott and Beane have worked pretty hard in their career to have their reputation destroyed by sinking a team so badly they had to move. I can't imagine another team willing to hire those guys after that. That would be a HUGE conspiracy and if the other owners were really that aligned to get Pegula out or to move the team there would be easier ways to do it.

Why are you attacking the guy? If you disagree say so. If you think its too outlandish to comment on ignore it. We're all Bills fans here lets treat each other with respect. Its not news or a statement of fact the OP is just putting a thought out there.

Thats a pretty detailed conspiracy theory, I can't imagine that either McDermott or Beane would sacrifice their career reputations to carry this "Major League" tank plot out. Nothing's impossible but this seems unlikely.

I wouldn't blame him if he did and i wouldn't be surprised

Dareus is an immature self-absorbed young man, any comparison of him to Watkins is a huge stretch if not a complete non-sequitur.

Dareus, Kouandjio, EJ, John Miller, Glenn (huge contract), overpaying for Watkins....

Not only that I think we should lock him up to a long-term deal 250MM for 5 years.

I understand the need to clean up Whaley's mess and I agree 100% about EJ but disagree with you about are that we "can't afford to tag" Watkins. Its not like the team is overloaded with expensive players (Dareus and Glenn are big numbers that can't likely be moved but Taylor's $(9MM this year and 18MM next year) and Kyle Williams 8,3MM likely won't be on the books next year and McCoy is getting pretty close to the area where RB's lose their value so I would sacrifice his $ to keep Watkins). I think the Darby trade was awful too, he showed he can play.

I'm with you I understand all those points and I appreciate that they may be stockpiling draft picks to move up and take a QB next year but I think the Bills are a less talented team without Watkins and Darby.

Gee if I were only as smart and football knowledgeable as you. If you can understand that a player can lose value I'm sure you can understand that they can also gain value by playing well after fully recovering from an injury. My objection is selling a smart, skilled player like Ragland when his value is at its lowest. Learn how to exchange opinions without being obnoxious.

I love Jim but its not even close; Marino is a much better QB

Ragland is coming off a major knee injury but he is a talented, smart hard-working kid and trading time now is getting the least possible value. I would have kept him on the team and let him play special teams until his need was back 100% to see what he really has. Yes Watkins will be a superstar in this league.

It is a mess and it seems more and more that Beane and McDermott are determined to get rid of anyone they didn't bring in. I still can't understand how Watkins and Darby specifically wouldn't be helpful long-term.

Conversely he could have taken the option year on Watkin's contract then franchise him the next year if he couldn't sign him. He could have also given Ragland a year to see what he can do and let him play on special teams until he gets his knee to 100%. Then you would have a superstar WR and a quality smart LB. I'll take not waiting another 5 years to compete for a play-off spot

Outstanding! That's taking the long view

Wouldn't surprise me; talk about selling at the bottom of the market.

Nice! If we act quickly we we can trade White and Jones for a 5th pick in 2021!

this is great if the Bills were trying to find someone less well known that Jeff Tuel