TOboy

As you alluded, Mel is pretty much never correct, so I wouldn't worry too much about that. It is possible that 4 QB's go in the first 5 picks though, in which case I think we stay put and take a dominant LB at 12, then 22 leaves plenty of options (including QB, dependent on how high they are on Jackson or Rudolph). There's also the option of waiting until next year, and maybe even dealing 22 for a first next year, if you're really not sold on the guys left. I definitely don't want them just reaching on a guy to appease the fan base. The key isn't getting A guy, it's getting THE guy.

Likely more smoke, but smoke I can get behind!

Chris Mortenson

His talent isn't worth the acquisition cost, and the headaches he brings along with him. Hard pass.

Why would the Giants want to test him?

All comes down to the season he has. If he goes out there and remains healthy, puts up 900-1100 yards, he'll get PAID by someone (hopefully the Bills). If he's hurt and has another sub par year, he's probably looking at a short term deal in the 6-7M range.

I'm not sure he went out of his way...he's being asked questions and has to say something. The game for these guys is saying something, without actually saying anything at all. Not sure McD is the type to float smokescreens.

Heard those numbers on WGR this morning. Apparently many teams are in the 70% range in terms of percentage of plays out of shotgun. What I found really interesting, was the Bills ran 80% of their plays out of the shotgun in 2016.

I took it as more a shot at what they had last year (likely not intentionally). It's pretty dangerous sifting through these mostly cliched responses looking for anything tangible anyways.

Probably a bit late now, but I'm wondering if we could have a Free Agency thread pinned so we could keep up with all the smaller signings. Perhaps have some kind soul update the first post each time someone signs? I just find it hard to sift through the 45 QB threads and 38 threads on everyone else's opinion of what's going to happen to find the actual news. I prefer to come here for the news, as there's usually pretty knowledgeable commentary that follows.

I take it the drop back and pass comment was a veiled shot at Tyrod (whether intended or not)? The impatient side of me hopes we get a deal done to move up over the next few days, but the logical side suggests we wait to see who's available when the Giants are on the clock. Perhaps we've only got one guy we're willing to give up a kings ransom for? I guess time will tell.

Lol...whoops! People, don’t draft and drive!

With the 8th pick in the 2018 draft, the Chicago Bears are proud to select LB Roquan Smith from the university of Alabama.

Just saw him this morning on the NFL Network (whatever their morning show is called), talking about Marshawn, and how things changed when he left. I'm paraphrasing here, but said something to the effect of "You can't have a room full of good guys and expect to win". Well I guess we know he was part of that winning culture.

I'll take the Bears

I hear you. Given the choice, I'd rather move up and secure the QB (Rosen would be my choice, but get whoever they believe is the best). I'm just saying, if it played out this way, I'd be ok with it. I'd be ecstatic if we stayed at 12 and Baker fell to us though.

I'm really not a fan of drafting Allen, but if we get him at 12 and get to use our picks to shore up LB, WR, and the O-line, I wouldn't be too disappointed.

Wait...you think Cleveland might give us 1 and 4??? Any chance you have the same dealer as Zay?

That would be nice, but I wouldn't want to have to depend on it.

Are all the posters complaining the same folks who are screaming that we need to trade up for a QB? Moves like this are going to be necessary to field a team this year if we plan to use our draft capital on moving up. Dansby is better than any other option we have right now (besides keeping our own picks and taking one of Smith, Evans, Edmunds, or Vander Esche).

I agree with the "both" theory, but I lean more towards him negatively impacting the line, or at least the perception of the line. He consistently held the ball longer, creating more pressures and more sacks. Yes, he absolutely made some dynamic plays that probably no other man on the planet could make in avoiding the rush, but he was often the cause of the situation.

Why? Zay is much more suited to playing the slot. Unless that was sarcasm? If so, I'll just crawl under a rock.