biggerdaddynj

Trade down. Hate to take a risk. At this point many players of similar value are available. Why not get some draft capital.

I don’t want to jinx us but now is when I need a Xanax. Gotta hold on and hope the dominoes fall in our favor. Regardless, isn’t this better than picking mid to late teens not so long ago for far too long!

Keeping my fingers crossed that some crazy picks start happening so players slide and we can pick or a trade down and get more draft capital and still get our man! I know we’ll have to wait until the late teens or early 20s for those picks to matter. PS. I’ll never get over the Niners taking Patrick Willis literally right before us (I know there were many other “what ifs” but that one really stung me worst for some reason). And, I miss Al Davis and his surprises (Heyward-Bay).

Just my opinion—I think my post makes sense and you are free to disagree, my feelings aren’t hurt. With the draft coming up and all the fun we’re having with it. I thought back to the Edmunds and Ford moves (which I believe I indicated in my post and definitely at the time, I was excited about on draft night). But, I believe there’s a big difference between ditching Benjamin or other “prove it deal” players or getting rid of Zay Jones. I’m not going to dissect every player move (Kroft, the D-Line moves last off-season, Wyatt Teller, etc), I was only addressing my view, or disappointment, on the Edmunds and Ford moves and my personal opinion of human nature in regard to holding out longer with some decisions we make. I merely believe when a FO rolls the dice in what I’d say is a pretty big way (and I’m OK with taking those shots), it makes it hard for them to go in an opposite direction (Dawson Knox is the flip side, he’s the flip side). I think it’s entirely different with Edmunds and Ford (two entirely different stories and much bigger moves). I think most everyone here agrees that Ford is not the player the FO hoped he would be, a starting tackle. From what I recall (but my memory isn’t what it used to be) a lot of people thought he wasn’t an OT early on in camp and he was later resigned to the role of a guard (which I don’t think we saw from the FO as early as I think you’re implying). As for Edmunds, Pro Bowl votes aren’t my measuring stick and I’ve seen the games and the game play of Edmunds is very frustrating for a guy drafted where he was, what he’s supposed to be with the amount of snaps he has (and I have seen lots of posts by many people who agree he doesn’t seem like the guy he is supposed to be—look at the game day posts and others). I’m sorry you misconstrued my what I said, particularly about Edmunds. Never said he should be cut, that’s absurd, or that others we have on the roster right now are better than he is in his role (which is my point, why no real competition). As for Edmunds, look at the posts before Milano was re-signed, many people wanted his role on defense changed and people wanted us to draft a LB to take that old role. With his option coming up and my hope to keep giving Josh what he needs, I think it’s ok to reflect on the pick. I hope this is the year he turns it around, I’m rooting for him, and I hope Ford can play guard like we need.

December 23, 1989, 5th coldest game in Bills’ history—frozen kegs of beer at Giants stadium—stayed whole game. https://www.buffalobills.com/news/the-top-10-coldest-games-in-bills-history-5087866

The FO has too much invested in him being more than just OK—they traded up and told us he was an OT unlike everyone else ... and I believed them. They had so much credibility. Same thing goes with Edmunds. They won’t do anything with him either that would undermine their anointment of him as stud for years to come. And, I believed them too.

Use of the term “indentured” might get you “doxed” even though it was not used in a way they would disagree with if they understood it, they’ll still make you leave the state (sorry it’s Saturday at 10:27 pm, I’m a little “out of sorts”). And, I’m watching “The Ten Commandments”!! 🙏

BPA—CB, Edge, DL (1 technique), RB, LB (hedge on Edmunds), OL (big nasty run blockers)—trade down and get an extra 3rd if we can—I don’t think SF is going Mac with 3rd pick, but I think he might be there for a trade up at 30 (hoping—want that extra 3rd to use or trade up). As if I know anything! But it’s fun to play GM and do the simulated drafts. We have our WRs who should be recovered and ready. It would be a luxury pick. Like we’ve got Dawson’s Creek for another year—his do or die year. Luxury picks high up at WR or TE.

Heard him interviewed on NFLN and he was talking about how he likes to play chess. Not going to stereotype but that’s a nice change from Fortnite. That aside, he seemed like a good kid. But, can he cover and play the run? He is still learning the position so it’s gotta be hard to assess him.

To those of you at TBD who are much more football savvy than me, I’m a layman, no shame admitting that. How do you feel about our run blocking and which type of RB to take and when? As a layman, at 30 I like going BPA and from what I’ve read and heard in various outlets, there’s not much difference between 30 and the next dozen (though if Harris is there great but I think we have to move up and I’d rather go down a little for an extra 3rd, get a big 1 technique DT earlier than later—here’s the Drafttek pick value link: https://www.drafttek.com/NFL-Trade-Value-Chart.asp) Running behind a ‘Bama line and running behind the run blocking line we have is very different (our OL is last year’s, I assume with Ford, who many don’t seem to feel is the player we moved up to draft—as an OT mind you—think the Williams re-signing puts that to bed).

Like many of my generation, it’s the memories of my childhood hero, OJ Simpson—he ran with grace, agility, speed and power. Watching the old highlights of him running with the ball will always amaze me (he’s in that special class of all time greats).

Too much $$. Some good players available in the draft to replace him.

Think back to 2019 and how excited most of us were to get Morse as our FA Center. Thought we had Josh’s C for years to come (Morse was only 26 at the time). Nature of the game...

You need an o-line that can block for any RB—one you draft or one already on your team. It’s a sad testament to our running game that Josh is our biggest running threat (and each time he runs he’s one hit, twisted knee or torn ACL or MCL from the season ending, and God forbid, our franchise QB’s career from being over. GET OUR BOY SOME HELP ON THE O LINE. And, dump as much garbage as you can on the D-Line—trenches are where it all starts. BTW—no one can run behind that line and make it look good (except maybe OJ—it makes me shudder to utter that name—though the inadvertent rhyme was a bonus!). I love the off-season and all our bickering based on speculation. We have a good team, it’s a pleasure to be able to have discussions like this as opposed to discussions about overhauling the entire team instead of plugging holes. Like the Alka-Seltzer commercials from days past, oh what a relief it is!

Beane failed with his d-line moves this past off season (and he had a lot to invest—thankfully he was smart and can get us out of most of the bad deals). I appreciate what he’s done but he’s gotta own the bad along with the good. It all starts up front with the d-line and has a domino effect—that pressure was always how you beat Brady—ask the Giants’ teams. Hope Beane can make something happen but with the Covid cap issue and not having a surplus of picks, it’s going to be hard. That’s why I agree—a couple more years. We did great this year and are on the right track looking back (I personally think ahead) so let’s not all get negative. Having arrived sooner than expected puts pressure on us too, this offseason will be very important.

Josh’s progress in year three and the Diggs trade give me hope. Beane has his hands full—player and coaching (not gonna get into McD but we all know where).

Mahomes had a clean pocket most of the game. Josh was running scared.

Bass is our MVP tonight. Best pick in the draft for us 😉.

We need a Lydell Mitchell BADLY.

Game Over.

Anyone have the stats on the pressure and quarterback hits on Mahomes?

Romo should be our new defensive coordinator.

Smoke was limping, you gotta have healthy WRs out there—this SB or bust.

For the third time, gotta get his toe. That’s a good defensive adjustment.

Brown limped back to huddle. That answers that question.