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I say screw the wild card crap. Take NE down and win the damn division.

I think having a disruptive force on the interior will not only create sacks for Oliver but also for our DEs. This is exactly what was missing from the pass rush last year. Often DEs feed off of the QB being flushed out of the pocket and sent their way. The thing that I like about Oliver is how quickly he penetrates. This has the added effect of making the QB antsy. It also forces the opposing OL to double team him, again making it easier for DEs to feed. Really think the sack numbers will increase from our edge rushers because of Oliver.

Thanks. Fisher could be utilized as a blocking TE/OL. Hope our "old" RBs go on an epic tear this year.

Bills picked up a lineman that is converting to TE in FA....Can't remember his name. So basically, you could be right.

This is what I'm thinking. I think the G position is going to be a battle. If Ford does not impress early at one of the tackle positions, he could also be thrown into the guard competition. Nsehke is the swing unless Ford loses the job to the veteran. Pretty sure management wants Ford to win the Tackle job, leaving Spain, Teller and Long to duke it out for the 2 guard spots and leaving Nsehke at swing where he has been most of his career. I suppose it's also possible that Dawkins could lose his spot as well. Leaving Nsehke and Ford as the Tackles and Dawkins becomes the swing. So many possibilities. However they do it, Dawkins, Spain, Morse, Feliciano, Ford, Teller, Long and Nsehke should all be active on game day. 5 starters and 2 as backups.

May be a FA add there.

Who's the 1st team they go against with a pass rush?

Expectations are high. I just hope they gel quickly. A lot of new pieces here...... could take a while.

You can't look at merely receiving production. The reason Hock is rated higher is because he can block too. That is a huge advantage. The D does not know whether he is staying in to block or running a route or a combination of the 2. This opens things up in both the run and the pass game. It also gives the D more to think about. A good all around TE can stay on the field and force defenders to guess what is coming. Not projecting whether a pass or a run is coming is what good offenses do. A good multidimensional TE is one effective way to do just that.

This year's draft is all about strengthening the team around our QB. No more wasting draft capital trying to find that QB. It's a different kind of draft, but still very exciting. I can see going with somebody like Hockenson or an OLman with that 1st pick. I can also see going with a DLman. Whether its an edge rusher or an interior disrupter, who knows. Whoever it is, they are going to get a difference maker. Don't really see a move up above 9th, but there are likely going to be moves past that. I think we are going to get some talent. With 10 draft picks, they are going to hit a few good ones. How can you be thinking boring?

That's what I'm thinking too. Have no problem bundling picks to move up but the price in the 1st round isn't worth it. We have a lot of picks in rounds 4 - 7. I can see moving up into the 2nd or 3rd

I don't really bye the OP's take on this. If the Bills stay at 9, I can't see it happening. No one is going to accept a bunch of late round picks for that move(from our perspective sounds great....not so much for a trade partner). However, if there is a trade down that gives us another 2nd, then yea, I can see a move up into the 1st using one of the 2nds to get there along with a later pick. I also don't like the idea of waiting 2-3 rounds mid draft to be able to pick again. I think if we trade down first, the chances of getting 2 1st rounders is very likely. I also think it's pretty likely we bundle some late rounders to move up. We don't need 10 picks, but we also don't want to be waiting 3 rounds before our next pick is up. Have to be flexible if our overall draft is going to be a success.

But do they have enough money to sign their DE now too?

I'm down. He even has hurdle move in that vid!

Funny. No one is talking about the type of blocking scheme that will be deployed with these new additions. A lot of people assume that a zone blocking scheme is likely because that is what Morse did in KC. But, we have significantly gotten bigger on this OL. These guys would excel in a power run game. Spain for instance, at 330lbs, had a down year last year when they changed to a zone. He was much better in a power scheme. I think we are gearing up to wear defenses down with hat on hat blocking. Morse, even has some bulk to him. Teller we know has some power. Nsechke is huge. This line is not going to be doing fancy speed blocks. They're going to meet the Dline head on.

C'mon, John. You are enjoying the 5 alarm fires you're seeing here after your twitter post.....at least a little bit. It's OK. You can admit it. I Know I would.

Interesting how most people are taking this tweet and running with the assumption that the trade up is with our 1st pick. Could be they stay at 9 and trade up afterwards. And perhaps Wawrow is enjoying himself watching everyone salivate.

These OL signings look more like a power run game and less like a zone to me. Most of these guys are strong but not very nimble. Mostly good pass protectors though. Not really sure where they are going with all of them. Maybe they don't either and are just waiting to see who sticks.

I guess we should just stay home and not even bother to watch them this year then. This is in response to the OP. Didn't even bother to read the rest of this thread.

I agree. Plus, after the Redskins spent so much on QB last year, I don't think they will be in the FA market. They need their QB to come from the draft.

I think this would be good news. Teams like Miami that are considering ditching Tanny are going to have to pay big to get their next QB. Teams who have QBs are not letting good ones go for no compensation. The market is making teams pay to get a QB. Since we are no longer in the market, and Miami is, I like it. Miami could also do something similar to ensure that they get some kind of compensation. After Buffalo spending so much for their QB, I think it's only fair that others should have to do the same. Not just Miami, too. Teams like the Giants and even the Bengals could be considering other options. Let them. Teams that have clear needs like Jacksonville, Denver, Miami are in a tough spot because everyone knows it and the market is going to make them pay. Any team that wants Foles will pay dearly and the Eagles are right to not just let him go for nothing.

Our best DE isn't getting any younger and Kyle just retired. Either of those positions is not out of the question. Not our biggest need, but a need none the less. Someone really good will fall to us and I am good with that. I am also good with a trade down scenario. There is so much talent on defense, in this draft, it just makes sense to go get a difference maker early. No clue how things will play out, but a dream scenario would be both Washington and Denver in a bidding war for our draft position. Always wondered how that worked. Washington wants to move up for a QB.....Are the Bills allowed to then call Denver and say "hey, Wash. wants to jump you for a QB, unless you make us an offer we can't refuse." Or does Buffalo have to wait for them to call us?

This is where I am, too. Somebody really good is going to fall to them. Happens every year.

I'm well aware of his antics. That doesn't mean it won't happen, and not that I'm thrilled about the idea.

There are a couple of very good interior OLmen in FA. I expect the Bills will be active there. Don't really know if there are any good recievers in FA. I think the Bills will focus more on offense than defense so I expect at least a couple of those positions to come from both FA and the draft. TE will be drafted I think. Defense won't be overlooked, but the primary focus will be on O. Not really expecting a big splash(Maybe Antonio Brown?) Who knows. Management has proven they are not afraid to wheel & deal. Anything could happen. Right now I think it's important to get coaches hired ASAP. We need an OL coach and a recievers coach badly so they can give some input on fixing OL & receiver problems.