BurpleBull Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 There's genuinely a lot to be optimistic about with the new regime in place. The organization has made a good deal of impact moves and I agree with all but one, and that one may still pay off in the end. There were three major moves that happened during the offseason that I was all over: 1. The signing of Sean McDermottt as the Bills head coach after the departure of Rex Ryan. 2. The drafting of Nathan Peterman. 3. The drafting of a potential No.1 receiver to replace Sammy Watkins with. The Bills look pretty horrid this preseason with all the penalties mounting game after game, but I chalk that up to not having the undisciplined play established while under Rex Ryan being flushed out of the system of the players completely yet. It's only been two games but it takes time for a team with bad habits to take up a new coach's identity and morph into the team that he envisions. With Sean McDermott and this new coaching staff, it's only a matter of time before the culture change is complete, the team begins adapting to the new style of play, and positive results begin to show. Nathan Peterman. With all the talk about QB's this offseason it was a delight to see a guy you coveted actually get selected in the draft. With the way things ended in Buffalo this past season, there was a bunch of uncertainty at the QB position. Had we seen the last of Tyrod Taylor? Was Cardale Jones the guy? Which QB should the Bills draft in 2017? Of course as things played out, Tyrod returned, Cardale Jones was traded to the L.A. Chargers and former Bills coach Anthony Lynn, and Nathan Peterman was selected in the 5th rd. Some fans fear that Cardale Jones will blossom under different coaching and a cannon arm with potential, would have walked away for next to nothing in return. Time will tell what Cardale Jones really has to offer as a QB, but I don't share those same fears, because as I stated before the NFL Combine process, Senior Bowl Weekend, and the NFL Draft, Nathan Peterman is already the better QB between himself and Jones if Cardale hasn't made many any strides from the previous season. I even went on to state that Peterman has qualities, as a rookie, that surpass that of Tyrod Taylor right now. He was the QB I preferred if the Bills passed on Mitch Trubisky, DeShaun Watson, and DeShone Kizer in the 1st rd., preferring him over Patrick Mahomes III, who the Bills ironically helped the Chiefs land by trading out of its original draft spot. I must admit Mahomes has looked good in the preseason, but so has Peterman's accuracy, pocket awareness, decision-making, and poise as a rookie. I bet people's eyes are being opened now to what Peterman brings to the table. The Sammy Watkins trade was a shocker, but it was a move that I understood completely. Regardless of how Watkins' career pans out with the Los Angeles Rams, the decision was solid. For a long time I thought the Bills needed to bring in a wide receiver who would not just complement Watkins, but could outright replace him as the team's No. 1 receiver and I think the Bills finally have that in Zay Jones. Not as heralded out of college as Watkins was out of Clemson, but I think his ability along with his intangibles will prove him to be the receiver fans hoped Watkins would be when drafted No. 4 in 2014. The injuries, made the trade make sense, the potential contract situation given his history of injuries made it make sense, and the fact that I always felt the Watkins was a slightly overrated impact player for the Bills made the trade make sense...at least to me. The only move I'm somewhat skeptical about is the trade of Ronald Darby to the Philly, and man was my Skept-O-Meter going crazy after he intercepted Tyrod Taylor and nearly returned it for a TD. Luckily E.J. Gaines, the DB who was nabbed along with an extra 3rd rounder returned the favor later in the game. So I'm a little more hopeful that McDermott and the Bills coaching staff know something about E.J. Gaines that most Bills fans' probably don't. All in all, a very good off-season. The addition of Sean McDermott, Nathan Peterman, Zay Jones, stud rookies from last season returning healthy, solid trades/FA signings, and a slew of additional 2018 draft picks, things are finally looking up for the Bills This time, for real. No better time to reverse the Bills fortune than by winning this upcoming 2017 season. Go Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 So all the moves the Bills made were excellent ones , and there's reason for real optimism finally because even if Sammy Watkins has a great career with the Rams or whoever and the Bills get a decent DB with the 2nd round pick it was still solid because what else would we expect from this franchise and it's really good all the way around especially with Peterman! Can't wait for the season to start.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 (edited) Yes. Go Bills. No disagreement there. Just watch out for this year. Every move McBeane's have made so far benefits 2018 and beyond. Not 2017. They will compete this year no question, and maybe 6 guys play beyond their chart, but , oh my gosh watch out for 2017. Glenn looks to be out, there are no WRs, Clay has a bad knee that ain't gettin' better, TT looked better in the old offense. I don't see these guys putting any points up this year , do you? Edited August 20, 2017 by jmcraig44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaCrispy Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 too...much...reading... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Yes. Go Bills. No disagreement there. Just watch out for this year. Every move McBeane's have made so far benefits 2018 and beyond. Not 2017. They will compete this year no question, and maybe 6 guys play beyond their chart, but , oh my gosh watch out for 2017. Glenn looks to be out, there are no WRs, Clay has a bad knee that ain't gettin' better, TT looked better in the old offense. I don't see these guys putting any points up this year , do you? Glenn is expected to be back for week 1, Clay's knee is fine thus far, and it's preseason with no game planning being done. With regard to the OP, that was some stream of consciousness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Glenn is expected to be back for week 1, Clay's knee is fine thus far, and it's preseason with no game planning being done. With regard to the OP, that was some stream of consciousness. okie dokie............. if I'm a DC, I am putting 8 in the box and seein' if ole happy feet can beat me with too young Jones, too old Boldin and too broken Clay. McD and Dennison will need to coach their freakin arses off to make this work.... go bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 Glenn is expected to be back for week 1, Clay's knee is fine thus far, and it's preseason with no game planning being done.With regard to the OP, that was some stream of consciousness. It was a stream, alright.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 okie dokie............. if I'm a DC, I am putting 8 in the box and seein' if ole happy feet can beat me with too young Jones, too old Boldin and too broken Clay. McD and Dennison will need to coach their freakin arses off to make this work.... go bills I agree and I'd do the same. It was a stream, alright.... Dat not nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albwan Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Although alot of people will disagree, I agree, except for Shady the whole team is disposable. You can't say this was the right decision for another 3 years. To me they had no other choice but to tear it down on the down low. This team has been directionless for so long, hopefully this is the regime that turns it around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I'm actually encouraged by most of what I've seen so far, but this could be a rough year. I'm feeling better about these guys having a vision and a plan to get there for the first time in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I'm actually encouraged by most of what I've seen so far, but this could be a rough year. I'm feeling better about these guys having a vision and a plan to get there for the first time in a while. I agree with your take. Finally there is a sense of having a plan and a direction. This year is going to be rough. But it was going to be a muddle along season if the players who were dealt were instead kept on the roster. If it turns out that the Bills could end up in position to draft a high end qb prospect without trading away too many picks then those added picks can be used to add an infusion of talent to this very thin roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 okie dokie............. if I'm a DC, I am putting 8 in the box and seein' if ole happy feet can beat me with too young Jones, too old Boldin and too broken Clay. McD and Dennison will need to coach their freakin arses off to make this work.... go bills To be fair, that's kinda what we dealt with the last couple of years. And we still scored points. I just think Roman's play designs fit our roster better than a WC offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Poster Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Hopefully Zay can play #1, #2, and #3 WR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave mcbride Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Saeed_al-Sahhaf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valle7878 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 sorry guys i don't agree with one of the trades they were not even and if we trade them its going to get worse and both players are free agents BEANE NEEDS TO GO IMMEDIATELY now boldin retiring bad move by the front office and all coaches they won't make the palyoffs for another 20 years ALL THE WRONG MOVES NOT GOOD FOR THE FRANCHISE WHO IS GOING TO come to buffalo in free agency not many Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Hopefully Zay can play #1, #2, and #3 WR. You wanna clone him? Then clone his ass! Wait....was that it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedboy7 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Enjoy watching some garbage. You obviously wanted this. sorry guys i don't agree with one of the trades they were not even and if we trade them its going to get worse and both players are free agents BEANE NEEDS TO GO IMMEDIATELY now boldin retiring bad move by the front office and all coaches they won't make the palyoffs for another 20 years ALL THE WRONG MOVES NOT GOOD FOR THE FRANCHISE WHO IS GOING TO come to buffalo in free agency not many Beane is inept. I'm actually encouraged by most of what I've seen so far, but this could be a rough year. I'm feeling better about these guys having a vision and a plan to get there for the first time in a while. what is the vision? sucking for 5 years. and when the current players become good trade them for 2nd round picks. seriously what is the plan? to find tom brady next draft? this is pure stupidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Imagine, we could have Sammy, Woods, and Jones right now. Instead we have Matthews, Jones, and ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Imagine, we could have Sammy, Woods, and Jones right now. Instead we have Matthews, Jones, and ??? Wassup Holmes?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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