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Agree about Spielman. Disagree about Herbstreit. He is a legend in his own mind if you ask me. Soon he won't be able to fit into his suits as he keeps getting puffier and puffier. I like a lot of the secondary college football announcing pairings on ESPN that don't get the 8pm Saturday games. But are very entertaining nonetheless. And lets not forget about Charles Davis. Another great analyst.

That is a riot Yolo. Thanks for sharing. Spielman is a nut. Who is the chick? His daughter or his girlfriend? I went to Michigan when he was at Ohio State. But I still respect the hell out of him.

Gus Johnson is the best sports announcer going. Noone has his enthusiasm and his use of the English language is tremendous. Him and Joel Klatt make a great team on Fox College Football. Can't stand Herbie. Acts like a know it all and thinks he is the Commissioner of College Football. Fowler is good calling the game (and he is a big Metallica fan) But ESPN college gameday by this point is so old news. Maybe you have to be in your 20's to like it. To me its just overkill. Bring me the games. Who has time for all the extra shtick. Chris Spielman is very underrated. Has great knowledge of the game. And really good humor. If you youngsters could have watched him play. That was a football player. As tough as they come. So many of you talk about Matt Milano, and how good you think he is. Back 20 years ago he would not have made it on the field at his size. You had to be able to tackle. And that meant putting someone on their ass. I think Spielman had 26 tackles in the Michigan-Ohio State game in 1986. Chew on that as you all start your day.

I sure as hell hope we don't draft a Corner with our 2nd pick. We have at least 5 guys on the roster right now who can start at Corner. White, Wallace, Norman, Gaines and Johnson. So why do we want another one with our top pick. Trenches possibly. But we still need offensive playmakers. So I have got to believe that a WR, RB or TE needs to be our top pick. And yes I said TE. Smith is garbage. Kroft has to prove he can stay on the field. Knox and Sweeney have potential but are probably not game changers like a Kittle or a Kelce. 3 solid TE's are needed in today's NFL. And we definitely could use anther stud at WR and RB. Our D is loaded. Need to load up on offense. Not going to be a Super Bowl contender otherwise.

Its the hype train that has made Tua such a high potential pick. Watch the championship game from 2018. Clemson v Alabama. Tua was lousy. Alabama has an amazing program. Just about everyone who goes there is a 5 star. My son played with Xavier McKinney in high school on a very good team in the suburbs of Atlanta. They played in the state championship for 7A schools in 2015 and 2016. They were loaded. 15 players from my son's team went to D1 schools including my son at DE. McKinney was very good. He chose Alabama over Ohio State. He has had a very good career at Alabama. But he is not the second coming of Ronnie Lott and Ed Reed. But he is predicted to go somewhere in the bottom half of the 1st round. My point is that many Alabama players are overhyped coming out of college because the program run by Saban. They recruit a lot of good players. But because they come from Alabama they are overdrafted. Not saying Tua will suck in the pros. But the guy maybe 6 feet at best and has played behind a great O line, and an amazing group of receivers. Whose to say he is any better then Jake Frohm coming out of Georgia who is a gamer to say the least? Just some thoughts from someone who watches a pretty good bit of SEC football living in the heart of Dixie.

Wow the love Dion Dawkins gets on this message board is unbelievable. Do any of you think he is really that good? Maybe my expectations are too high. But I just don't see him manhandling defenders on a regular basis. And DE's seem to get around him pretty regularly. He doesn't suck. But paying him $15 mill with a bunch of guaranteed money just doesn't seem right to me. Dude does not seem to play with a mean streak, just beating the snot out of guys. Seems almost too nice. (I guess I am still living in the world of the 1970's and 80's Oakland Raiders-just mean bad ass dudes. The world of Darryl Talley and Leonard Smith) I like Milano. But he is not a thumper. But he does make plays. I would offer him 4 years 35 mill if the Bills want to keep him. Noone is paying him more then that. If AJ Klein got 3 years and 18 million, Milano is not worth a whole lot more.

If JK Dobbins, Deandre Swift or Jonathan Taylor start falling in the second round I believe good chance Beane trades up to get one of them. Singletary is a nice player. But he is not the game changer many think he is. Need two good RB's to win in the NFL. Beane loves to trade up. We have 7 picks-more then we need. I would be happy to come out of this draft w 3 or 4 good players. RB WR and an edge rusher or CB. Daryl Williams will solve our need at RT. Still need at least a couple more weapons on offense. Good D will only take us so far.

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Phillips' enthusiasm was certainly contagious. I loved his passion and energy. But for a big man he was not stout against the run. He got pushed back quite a bit. (see Eagles, 1st Miami game, 2nd NE game) He had a good season from a sack perspective. But the Bills brass obviously did not see him as a $10 mill type of player. Good player to have on your team. But everyone doesn't get the big bucks. Panthers did not keep Butler and Addison. And the Seahawks did not keep Jefferson. GM's always are looking for that right mix of guys combining salary skill set and team culture. Fascinating when you think about how you try to build a championship team. I think Beane gets it pretty darn well.

With Tyrod at QB in the playoff game against Jacksonville we crossed midfield one time. And scored 3 pts. Enuf said about him being a good QB. He is fun to watch scramble. But overall has a very low ceiling. Take away the bootleg and throwing to the TE dragging late across the short middle of the field and what does he have left?

I was at the Bills Pats game in 1981-was a Junior in HS. Tremendous ending. Crowd was going nuts as were me and my brother. Oh the memories. That is what its all about when all is said and done. Go Bills!!

I didn't hate him as much as you. But he was lousy the second half of the year. Had nothing left in the tank. What bothered me was not playing Yeldon. Guy has some game. And should have been allowed to contribute. Play your best players every week. Felt the same about Lee Smith playing over Tommy Sweeney. Not sure McDermott can evaluate offensive talent very well. That needs to get a whole lot better. Dimarco Gore and L Smith are not NFL caliber players at this point in their careers. And were a complete waste of a roster spot.

Great signing....if can stay healthy. Our top 4 boundary corners if we were to keep Wallace White Gaines and Norman are as good as if not better then any teams' in the league. Throw in Taron Johnson and Siran Neal and its a hell of a group of corners. Also that is one less need in the draft. I would hope we go WR RB OT and DE (not necessarily in that order) with our top 4 picks. In fact, I would be fine with taking our 7 picks and packaging some of them to trade up in a given round if we saw someone dropping who really like at one of those positions. If we can get another potential stud at WR and RB in the draft. (And a solid prospect OT and DE) I am fine with only drafting 4 guys. And if we happen to have our 7th round pick when the dust settles draft the best kicker available (I doubt Blankenship from Georgia lasts to the 7th though-but he did miss a short kick that cost the Dawgs the South Carolina game last year)

Ownership will always have the final say on a trade of this magnitude. But maybe the Texans don't love Desean Watson as much as a lot of you posters do. I think he is a talent, but the Bills absolutely wrecked him in both games we played them under McDermott. One terrible missed tackle in OT and lousy offense cost us more then anything in the playoff game. But it would be interesting to see what kind of a trade offer New England or any other team would offer the Texans for Watson. (Makes the offseason a whole lot more interesting) And for you older posters how about when Commissioner Bowie Kuhn would not allow Oakland A's owner Charlie Finley to sell off his great players from the 1970's Oakland A's because he was short on cash? That was something. He invoked his power for the "best interests of the game". And those A's teams who I believe won 3 staight world series from 72-74 were as talented a baseball team as any I can remember that excelled for more then one year, that I can remember. Awesome uniforms, mustaches and talent. Anyone know their entire starting lineup including their starting pitchers and relievers? I was in elementary school then. And I remember most of them.

Why all the love for Cam Newton on this board?? At this point in his career he is no better then Andy Dalton (at best) with a much worse attitude. When he refused to dive for the loose ball after he fumbled in the Super Bowl, he lost me and I bet a lot of his teammates. In fact I would much rather have Jameis Winston over Cam. Plays with more passion and has more upside. Cam has always been about Cam first and foremost. Noone is just going to give him a starting gig at this point. He is going to have to earn it. Is he any better then Fitzie at this point in their careers? Seriously. But it will be exciting to see a name guy trying to get back on top. Like Brady in TB, Rivers in Indy, Foles in Chicago and Bridgewater in Carolina. As for Tyrod in LA....not so much.

He doesn't want to play for Gase. Does anybody blame him? Does anyone want to play for that clown? Wow, what were the Jets thinking hiring a coach from a division rival that was fired for doing a lousy job? There had to be a whole lot better to hire from the NFL and College coaching ranks. Glad their management is a joke!

I live in the Atl area. Have lived here since getting out of college in 1987. However, I have not missed a Bills game since the meaningless season finale in 1994. Hale to the NFL Sunday Ticket. Since Atlanta is such a transient city, there are fans here for every team in the NFL. That is pretty cool. (And of course many Bills fans!!) And to be honest the Southeast and Atlanta Metro is a much bigger college football area then NFL. A college football Saturday in the deep South is something to be hold.

Wow most of you are just so cynical and brutal with your responses. The original poster has a legitimate question. We are not the Patriots Saints Steelers Chargers, Rams etc. Meaning we have not been one of the elite teams in the league since the late 90's. Any mojo we can get to start the season with seems like a positive to me. We have upgraded the talent considerably on the offensive side of the ball. However, these players need to mesh with each other, the coaches, and especially Josh Allen. And as far as the defense is concerned, sure we are an experienced group having played together. But we were far from dominant, especially against the run in many games. So I believe a good showing in the preseason is most important to getting the team in the right frame of mind to attack the first month of the season. Especially after the garbage effort we put forth in the Baltimore, LA Charger and Green Bay games last year.

Terrence McGhee should be given consideration. Was the best kick returner in team history. And one of the best all time in the NFL. Was also a very good CB. And played and acted like a leader and a champion.

Disagree with the premise of your topic because if we lose to the Saints we fall to 5-4 with no momentum going on the road for two tough games. We very likely come back from that 5-6 and the season is in a free fall. We beat the Saints (which will take a great effort in all phases of the game) and go on the road with a good deal of confidence at 6-3, anything is possible. I think we match up well against the Saints on a cold rainy day type of game. Similar to the Packers game in 2014 when we stuffed Rodgers. I will then be real interested to see what the coaching staff does differently going on the road after the garbage performances in Carolina, Cinci and New York. Having Benjamin and Clay should help make the offense more aggressive. I think McDermott has coached scared on the road. Didn't we punt on 4th and 2 or 3 inside the Jets 45 early in the game? I thought that was a weak ass call on his part. Realistically knowing how the team played against the Jets, we have to come back and take it to the Saints from the opening kickoff. Make them not want to be out in the cold. Looking at who we have beaten this year, our 5-3 record is nothing special. A mediocre Jets team, that then kicked our ass. A lousy Broncos team. A very ordinary Falcons team, a terrible Buccaneer team, and a very mediocre Raiders team. So I think this week will tell us all we need to know about the 2017 Buffalo Bills. A fiesty bunch that is not overly talented. But get Clay and Benjamin on the field, and things could look a lot better. But the O line.....Ugh! And anyone who doesn't think a strong QB makes a huge difference, watch the Rams and Eagles play.

Too soon to call him a bust. But he does not play like a 1st round DE should play. Has no explosion off the ball, and is basically just a guy. Similar to Adolphus Washington. No explosion off the ball or causes any major disruptions for the other teams offense. Our D Line looks pretty poor at this point minus Dareus. Worthy Washington Thornton and Kyle are not striking fear in anyone. And neither are Shaq and Hughes. We are going to need to blitz the hell out of Brees this week, otherwise we are toast. Our Front 7 is old and slow, with no young studs pushing for playing time, unless you want to call Milano a stud. (he does look like he has some good potential) Alexander is on his last legs, and Preston is slow and can't cover anyone. Surprisingly Humber is our best LB right now. Poyer Hyde and T White have kept the defense afloat with some very good coaching, but as seen against the Jets that will only take you so far. The talent in the front 7 is awful. Will need a huge effort to slow down the Saints. But the weather will work to our favor.

Only in Buffalo is anyone making a big deal about who our starting rt guard is. That is not going to make a bit of difference. Our QB can not thrown the football down the field. Simple as that. He is lousy. His accuracy is questionable and he can't read a defense. Get Peterman ready for our next game. Give him a chance. McDermott's schemes are good. You won't get more out of this marginal roster (LB's are average at best, no depth anywhere, and the offense is putrid) than what he has done so far. The man is the ultimate competitor. But we don't have the ammo to win with any scheme. Keep these schemes and get some talent on offense and at LB and this team will be tremendous.

This Bills team reminds me some of the 2003 Panthers that played the Patriots in the most underrated Super Bowl ever. They came out of nowhere and went 13-3 that year w Jake Delhome at QB. (The cajun gunner) I love our defense. Everyone is playing well. Poyer and Hyde are perfect fits for this scheme. As are Gaines and White. Is there a better secondary right now then ours?

Why can't Dawkins be as good as Glenn, if not better? The Bills overpaid Cordy Glenn. He is a good but not great offensive tackle. He is injured a lot. And does not dominate many D lineman. For whatever reason, he has been elevated to legendary status by the media and Bills fans for some unknown reason. Would you be seriously devasted if we were able to trade him for fair value? I am liking what Dion Dawkins is bringing to the table at left tackle. Now rt tackle is another story. Mills is pretty rough.

I was at the game. As were a large contingent of Bills fans. The stadium is magnificent. This was only the 2nd regular season home game. People are walking around checking out the facilities still. It was pretty crowded once the game got started. Here is the deal with Atlanta as a sports town. (I have lived here for 30 years since getting out of college) The Falcons are very popular, however Atlanta is the meca of College Football in the South. The NFL is popular with all the transients who have moved here over the years. But the natives of the South LOVE College Football. It is the biggest thing going every weekend. Every team from the SEC is well represented. And many from the ACC (Ga Tech, FSU, Clemson) as well. I was at a bar in buckhead right near my townhouse Saturday evening which is considered an Auburn bar on game day. It was packed for Auburn-Miss State. And there are hundreds of bars throughout the Metro area that are packed with fans of every team. If you love college football, it is the place to be. The Falcons are well liked. But the team has won a lot of late, and the fans have gotten comfortable a bit with the team. Buff-Atl is not much of a rivalry, like Atlanta v Carolina or New Orleans. Most of the Falcons fans were happy to be in their new plush stadium. The victory meant way more to the Bills fans then the loss did to the Falcons fans.