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That show seemed super awkward. Russ getting super emotional and philosophical with the guys while they sheepishly nod their head in agreement. Cheesy.

Hell no.

Yes he's likely realizing the $6.9M mistake he just made. For a guy to forgo almost to 30% of his career earnings by not playing this year, I think he'll quickly realize he shouldn't have walked away from that much $.

Nolan Nawrocki was the best. I remember his mock draft for the 2010 draft had 13 or 14 direct hits, right player to right team. He was super plugged in. Unfortunately, this is the first year he didnt put out a draft guide. I wonder if a team hired him.....I know he had declined offers in the past.

So for accounting purposes: Richie has to give back: $1.15M (prorated SB) $1M (2018 restructure bonus) That's money he's already received that must now be returned to the Bills. He also misses out on the 4.75M he was set to earn in salary and workout bonuses he was set to make in '18. So, hand back $2.15M......and lose out on $4.75M in future earnings over thed next 9 months. That's a $6.9M swing. Assuming he has to return the prorated portion of his '16 signing bonus Richie has earned about $25M over his career. Losing out on $6.9M represents 27.6% of his career earnings......That's a lot if coin to walk away from. I expect Richie to attempt to come back when he realizes the above accounting, whether or not the Bills will want him becomes the ?.

Probably one of the best places to sign a 1 year deal as a WR. Tom Brady just got Amendola $6M per yr. from the Dolphins.

If the Bills want to get to #4, I think they first need to get to #6....Why? I think the Browns are set on using their #1 pick on a QB.......and another blue chip prospect at #4......I'm guessing that group of blue chippers would include Barkley, Chubb and maybe 1 other guy. The only way the Browns can guarantee themselves 1 of those 3 players would be to not trade down past either #6 or #7 depending on whether 3 or 4 QB's go in the top 7. I just happen to think the Browns will only move down if it's a couple of spots. I'm sure the Bills would know this if true and have many different plans come draft day to get there if needed.

Keion Crossen, CB, Western Carolina, who the Bills put through a private workout, according to Walter Football.

Wow that's actually pretty smart, especially if the rumors are true that the Giants really want Darnold

I think there's more to it than just that. The hold up, in my belief is the signing bonus. You are right, his 2018 base salary is guaranteed, however I'm not sure the Bills can't go after 2/3's of his signing bonus. He received a $6.5M bonus over the course of the 3 yr. deal......and while most teams don't do it, I believe if you retire teams are able to recoup the prorated portion of the signing bonus. We know the '18 base salary is guaranteed for injury, but I'm not sure signing bonuses are guaranteed for injury. BTW, this was an awful break for the Bills.......if they are unable to recoup 2/3's of the singing bonus which amounts to a little over $4M they would've paid Eric Wood over $15M in cash for 1 year. Bad break for both sides. I think Eric and the Bills will find a compromise. Bills did him a solid by offering a healthy extension and guaranteeing an entire yr. in case of injury, which is over $5M. I think they need to find a compromise on the SB.

For Josh Rosen I would because I think he has a chance to be a very good NFL QB and I don't particularly like Mason Rudolph. And we all know without a superior QB you live in no man's land in the NFL universe. Now if Rosen is gone at #2 or #3.....I would not trade up for Josh Allen, who I think is going to be an absolute tire fire in the NFL. To me, the most important attribute to be a successful QB in the NFL is deadly accuracy. Allen's accuracy is horrendous. Like really, really bad. I've seen the excuse.....well he played for Montana, the talent around him was weak.....you know what else was weak the inferior defenses he faced most Saturdays. It was bad in college and it'll be just as bad in the NFL, where the windows are even tighter. And remember the thing that Tyrod was really bad at? Throwing with anticipation or what they now call throwing a WR open. Guess who has the same problem? Josh Allen. EJ Manuel was the same way....he couldnt anticipate a throw for his life. You either have those traits as a QB or you don't. I think Rosen does. His concussion scare me, truth be told, but I like him. Allen will flop.

If this happens...and the Bills see the guy or 2 that they really like go off the board...their contingency plan, if they can find a partner should be to try and move down with 1 of their first round picks and pick up a 2019 1st round pick, essentially putting themselves in a similar situation as they were this yr. Keep setting yourself up to have the draft ammo to make a jump up the board. DeShaun Watson went #12 overall last yr., the Browns picked up #25 in '17 and what turned out to be #4 this yr. The Bills hold #12 this yr., it'd be amazing if they could pull off a similar trade if they can't get their QB this year.

Calvin Ridley is a bad athlete. He'll fall come draft day. His combine was bad

I've actually thought Darnold is the reason the Giants aren't willing to trade out of #2 yet. I don't think they know for sure who the Browns are taking yet, and if they indeed pass on darnold they will run to the podium to select Darnold. All signs point to Darnold to the Browns at #1, but some people still think Josh Allen might be the guy at #1. Which brings me to a scenario, nobody has talked about. If the Browns are pretty even on Allen and Darnold, maybe if the Giants offer the 2nd overall pick and let's say their 2nd round pick or next yrs 2nd round pick, maybe the Browns entertain that idea. In order for the Browns to accept that trade down I thibnk they'd almost have to slightly favor Allen, which maybe they will come draft day. If the Browns go the other way, stand pat and select Darnold, I think the #2 pick goes to the highest bidder, and I'd expect the most likely suitors to be in order of likelihood: 1. Broncos 2. Bills 3. Cardinals I thinks the Broncos hold better chips than us because the Giants will love only having to go to #5, ensuring they get Barkley, Nelson or Chubb worst case scenario, and still picking up the Broncos 2nd rounder this yr. and probably an additional mid round pick next yr. Bottom line the Bills are going to have to sell the farm to get to #2, and yes it will involve both #1's this yr. and next yrs. #1. Anyone who thinks we won't have to touch next yrs. #1 is kidding themselves. It's why the more I think about it the more I don't want to do it. #4 and #6 which will be much cheaper spots to move up to, the question is will any QB's the Bills like be left at that point......maybe not. This draft is going to be insane! Pure entertainment and drama , thats for sure!

Somebody has to paste Beane's face over this meme if we do move up to #2 and take Baker. For the record, not a Baker fa n in trade up scenaio.

That's why you don't let positional coaches talk you into picks. All the talk that we had his college WR coach and how everything was going to be great. Now the WR coach is a goner and we're.ledt with a player who sucked in the field....And appears to have serious problems off the field. Hope the kid gets some help and never takes what he took that night again, but this one kind of irks me. We also traded a 2 and 3 to move up for him didn't We? Passed on Juju, too, could be just stood pat and selected him

Yes it sound like he was probably high out of his mind. The drug test won't be fat behind

Wow. What a freaking mess. Dude sounds like he needs serious help. As far as the Bills are concerned....Zays play last year on the field was a total disaster now this. Looks like we may have just flushed a 2nd and 3rd round pick down the toilet. This story is really disturbing, I honestly wonder if he'll ever wear a Bills uniform.

BTW Peter King make reference to the Jets perhaps having their eye on Baker, including the final haiku he wrote in the article: "Not sure it’s true, butmany around league see Jetsfocused on Baker." -Peter King Intersting, as I don't think Baker is the guy the Bills have their eye on. The next obvious question becomes what Josh do the Giants have their eye on.....Allen or Rosen? If it's Allen I think the Bills are in business to move up to get Rosen......if the Giants, otoh, like Rosen, I think the Bills miss out on their guy. I just don't think the Bills would like Allen as a prospect, due to his inaccuracy. Interesting about Baker and the Jets, though, as most right now seem to be speculating they traded up for Allen or Rosen. King thinks differently.

Do you think the Giants would turn down the package the Jets just gave up to stay put and select a non QB? Think about it. You don't turn all that down unless you're in love with a QB at #2

It's nice to tank. The /colts tank yrs have paid off brilliantly considering their last one netted them Andrew Luck.

Precisely. If we miss out on the QB we want this year, we will sell one of our #1's this yr. and walk away with an extra 1st round pick in the '19 draft. It's a smart contingency plan, have a feeling it won't come to that though.

Good detective work piecing this together from the JMS interview with Trent Murphy.....2 Bills Drive! We pretty much called it before anyone else. Detective gadget style.

Precisely. #22 and #7 is actually a little more valuable than the 3rd pick, so maybe the Colts give you their 4th or 5th back. The point being the Bills wouldn't have to touch any picks next year, or any of their multiple 2nd or 3rd round picks this yr. That's 4 picks in rounds 2 and 3 to find quality starters on CHEAP 4 yr rookie deals. This is how smart teams build rosters.

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