Bill from NYC

The trend I expect to see is the return of the big running back. The DLs are not getting bigger and the big backs can be tough to bring down. But, they will need to have quick starts.

Why do you say that? Don't you think that players like Marcel Dareus and Mario Williams should be in pass coverage?

The pass rush needs to improve. They are doubling Raekwon Davis on every play. I am hoping to see blitzes and picks from #14 and #15.

Wow, that is a monumental statement ST. It might even be true but I gotta admit, the thought of being worse than Jauron made me burst out laughing.

You may have a point CB. Its hard for me to believe that Peterman was a better choice than McCarron. Rumor has it that in Alabama, Daboll wanted to start Tua early in the season. The man is no fool but it isn't easy to tell how much autonomy he has in Buffalo.

Now now.....there was also a small group of "McCarron sucks and Peterman is much better" posters.

That is amazing, sad, and rather scary. Posters on a message board made better choices that our coach and his plagiarized "process," and by a large margin. I always thought deep down that this would stop at some point.

I agree with all of the above except the bolded. The day of the 2006 draft I said that the team would be destroyed for many years. I know that they got Kyle Williams in the 5th, but that draft was pathetic, and they even traded up to take a horrible DE. The worst part of that draft was the fact that they passed on a slew of players who truly would have helped them. And btw, passing on Mahomes and Watson to draft a corner also reminds me of Jauron.

You know, looking at him, he resembles a pass rushing OLB/Hybrid DE than a MLB, at least he did to me. He looks like a stud and I obviously do hope that he does pan out. I am not criticizing this selection at all John. I'm pissed at McDermott for other glaringly obvious reasons.

BB, is there a player that you like enough to draft if we do (and I am not saying that we definitely will) pick first? I would be really very tempted to trade down to a team that wants a qb. We would be set up with early round picks for years and be able to draft some monsters up front and at WR.

I respectfully, but vehemently disagree. I don't even think that in today's game MLB is the 4th most important position. In the old days, running was far more important than it is now. You couldn't run on some of these great MLBs Shaw. Larry Czonka called Willie Lanier a "grizzly bear with a brain." Dick Butkis would injure people. Jack Lambert, Mike Curtis, Ray Lewis…..the list goes on and on. Today, MLBs spend the bulk of their time in coverage. I LOVE a good ground game but right now it is of less importance. Imo, OTs and pass rushing DEs are worth far more than MLBs. Even guards are being drafted earlier these days. Guys are going to break my shoes for saying this (oh and I totally deserve it lol) but safeties are growing in importance. Now, if a MLB is GREAT, sure he will make a big difference but.....it's a passing league now.

The above is a great post but McDermott didn't have to keep Peterman, let alone start him, but he did. Again, even after last season. In numerous posts since the game (not yours!) I read over and over how us fans don't know much about football and the 32 coaches and 32 GMs are the experts. It SHOULD be that way!!! These guys are getting paid millions and worked their way up, however; I think that most high school age fans would have known NOT to start Peterman. I just don't know how to explain this move. Jmo.

As well he should. We are going to need a lot of high picks to draft WRs, OTs, and pass rushing DEs. Unless Allen suffers a very serious injury, they won't need a qb but someone will and they will be willing to pay dearly. We could stockpile early picks for at least 2 years. Ya see, I ain't all about being negative.

Mississippi has a very dangerous offense. They are said to have problems on defense but imo we need our defense to step up. I would like to see more pass rush. Check out #9 on defense! I am hoping for 300 yards on the ground from our collection of RBs.

With Peterman at QB and horrible play from the OL and DL, how much difference did our "good" defensive backs make?

McCarron isn't great but he is 10x better than Peterman. So is Tyrod. As much as I want the top pick in next year's draft, coaches should be trying to win football games. I want to see the Bills win. Btw, if handled properly (gigantic IF) a #1 pick in 2019 could set this team up for several years.

A professional football coach is supposed to know that although he isn't Tom Brady, McCarron is better than Peterman, who seems like a nice guy but might be the worst qb in the history of the NFL.

That's right! Let's keep drafting like schmucks and not learn from the biggest draft day mistakes in the modern day NFL! It beats sounding repetitive.

Sure, but what about the "process?"

Do you really think that I would be surprised?

So what? Tre White is a "good" corner.

Joe, any more predictions?

I think that Tyrod and McCarron are clearly superior to Peterman. This was my opinion before this game. I don't really think that he belongs in the league. Somebody made the decision to keep Peterman, get rid of 2 better qbs, and trade the best blocker on the team that already had lost their left guard. Then they decided that he should start. This scenario would seem to be almost unthinkable to me. I think that a 14 year old kid with Directv and a couple of Sports Illustrated Magazines could have made better football decisions. I guess Josh has to go in. Is there any choice? Now I will watch games hoping he doesn't get killed behind the putrid OL that was foolishly neglected.

I place the blame directly on the shoulders of McDermott and his plagiarized "process." Let's place the following 3 quarterbacks in order of who is better: Tyrod Peterman McCarron McDermott never should have put Peterman in.....LAST YEAR. When he did, it resulted what may have been the worst performance in NFL history. He didn't throw AS many picks today because defenders dropped the slippery, wet balls thrown right at them. McDermott got rid of 2 clearly superior quarterbacks and played a sub-par college level quarterback. I can't think of any acceptable excuse to play Peterman. This is cruel to the players on the team and painful the fans. Process? Yeah, sure.

Just a warning.....although I have had a few hits at the qb position, I have been wrong on numerous occasions. I am the guy who thought that Rob Johnson was going to be actually great.