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[Just Joshin']

1 hour ago, Watkins101 said:

This graph isn't about the past. It's about how much teams have improved or gotten worse. If anything, that points to the graph being more accurate, as non-playoff teams tend to have more money to spend.

It looks like analytics but is based on their opinions and their ratings of the players and team needs.  What it is is not scientific.

[junior]

Updated...

 

So far there have been 12 signings by 7 teams.  The Bills are 1 of 24 teams to not sign someone. 

 

Cleveland Browns - Case Keenum, QB

Cleveland Browns - Austin Hooper, TE

Cleveland Browns - Jack Conklin, OT

Denver Broncos - Graham Glasgow, G

Detroit Lions - Halapoulivaati Vaitai, OT

Miami Dolphins - Ereck Flowers, OT

Miami Dolphins - Shaq Lawson, DE

Miami Dolphins - Byron Jones, CB

Miami Dolphins - Clayton Fejedelem, S

New York Giants - James Bradberry, CB

Oakland Raiders - Nick Kwiatowski, LB

Washington Redskins - Wes Schweitzer, G

Edited March 16, 2020 by junior12thman92

[The Jokeman]

6 minutes ago, YattaOkasan said:

Interesting, if he gets picked up he could help our comp formula and he was gonna struggle making this roster.

That or we're close to acquiring someone that can play his role and is better so letting him find a chance to find a job.

[Heitz]

2 minutes ago, ScottLaw said:

Oh Jesus. Can we stop with the comp pick stuff?

 

Too positive a subject for ya? 

 

 

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@KevinMassare

The Bills now have the most cap space in the NFL, by far.

 

You know Beane has some moves up he sleeve...

[YattaOkasan]

2 minutes ago, OldTimer1960 said:

Until they bring in at least two NFL caliber WRs, I’d argue that McKenzie would make this roster as it is presently constructed.  Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think that it would be terrible if signs elsewhere, but the cupboard is flat empty ar WR after John Brown and Cole Beasley.  I think they need to draft 2 WRs early, preferably 1 in 1st and 1 in 2nd or 3rd.

Agree they need two but if we use our 2nd and 3rd for WR and sign Amari then we would have 3 WR more and have +1 for comp.  If you dont think about these things as people say then you wont be able to take advantage for a couple offseasons.  I dont think its crazy to think were setting up for it this year (agree still seems unlikely.

Edited March 16, 2020 by YattaOkasan

[The Jokeman]

2 minutes ago, OldTimer1960 said:

Until they bring in at least two NFL caliber WRs, I’d argue that McKenzie would make this roster as it is presently constructed.  Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think that it would be terrible if signs elsewhere, but the cupboard is flat empty ar WR after John Brown and Cole Beasley.  I think they need to draft 2 WRs early, preferably 1 in 1st and 1 in 2nd or 3rd.

Doubling up at WR is a waste. I can see one in 1st or 2nd and then no sooner than 5th.

[OldTimer1960]

Just now, YattaOkasan said:

Agree they need two but if we use our 2nd and 3rd for WR and sign Amari then we would have 3 WR more and have +1 for comp.  If you dont think about these things as people say then you wont be able to take advantage for a bit.

I don’t think they can wait until 54 to get a WR if they want one who can contribute much this year.

Just now, The Jokeman said:

Doubling up at WR is a waste. I can see one in 1st or 2nd and then no sooner than 5th.

Why is that a waste?  Neither Beasley nor Brown are young.

[MAJBobby]

 

[YattaOkasan]

Just now, OldTimer1960 said:

I don’t think they can wait until 54 to get a WR if they want one who can contribute much this year.

Feel like I've seen lots of potential starters (let alone contributors at 54).  Its a deep class and looks to have contributors all over.  Also a 2nd (3rd also) means we could move up with our later picks in that round.  

[klos63]

10 minutes ago, Dont Stop Billeiving said:

If Brady leaves the Pats (which I have doubts about but hoping Tampa will prove me wrong), we have a clear shot at the AFC East title. Dolphins are making wild moves/blowing their cap space and the Jets have no starting caliber O-linemen. 

Cap space is there to spend. No points for accumulating it.

[The Jokeman]

1 minute ago, OldTimer1960 said:

I don’t think they can wait until 54 to get a WR if they want one who can contribute much this year.

Why is that a waste?  Neither Beasley nor Brown are young.

Asking a rookie let alone two rookies WR to make an impact a lot especially when have Brown and Beasley ahead of them in depth chart. Yes, it's wise to build depth but we lack depth in other spots besides WR.

[Reed83HOF]

 

[Just Joshin']

42 minutes ago, Motor26 said:

All overpays except for Hooper.

He was paid as the best TE, he is not in the top 3 for sure.  Maybe top 5 if being generous.  Better than Kittle, Kelce or Ertz?

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

Just now, Just Joshin' said:

He was paid as the best TE, he is not in the top 3 for sure.  Maybe top 5 if being generous.  Better than Kittle, Kelce or Ertz?

 

he's better than Ertz. Not so sure about the other two.

 

[OldTimer1960]

3 minutes ago, YattaOkasan said:

Feel like I've seen lots of potential starters (let alone contributors at 54).  Its a deep class and looks to have contributors all over.  Also a 2nd (3rd also) means we could move up with our later picks in that round.  

I know that they are saying that WR is deep this year, but I think it is a little over-stated.  There are some good receivers, but I expect most of the 2nd tier will be gone before 54 - guys like Reagor, Mims, Schenault and Hamler will be gone by then.  Maybe you can get Pittman, Claypool (who I was not that impressed with), Gabe Davis or Antonio Gandy-Golden at 54.

[The Jokeman]

2 minutes ago, YattaOkasan said:

Feel like I've seen lots of potential starters (let alone contributors at 54).  Its a deep class and looks to have contributors all over.  Also a 2nd (3rd also) means we could move up with our later picks in that round.  

Why? The Redskins got at Terry McLaurin  at #76 last year and he produced great stats and this year many WR grade better than him and likely there at 54.

[Dont Stop Billeiving]

1 minute ago, Heitz said:

 

Too positive a subject for ya? 

 

 

 

You know Beane has some moves up he sleeve...

100%. As your quote said, the Bills now have the most cap space left of any team by a huge margin. We are great shape and should be able to get our guys without fear of being outbid. Aside from a couple deals (Hooper, Lawson, and Keenum who I would have been interested in but definitely got the Day 1 FA overpay), all the guys I was targeting are still there. Keep the faith!

[MAJBobby]

 

 

 

[junior]

1 minute ago, MAJBobby said:

 

 

 

 

YIKES that Baltimore DL is scary.

[YattaOkasan]

3 minutes ago, OldTimer1960 said:

I know that they are saying that WR is deep this year, but I think it is a little over-stated.  There are some good receivers, but I expect most of the 2nd tier will be gone before 54 - guys like Reagor, Mims, Schenault and Hamler will be gone by then.  Maybe you can get Pittman, Claypool (who I was not that impressed with), Gabe Davis or Antonio Gandy-Golden at 54.

See post below.  I think there will be players at 54 for us, and if the FO is concerned theyll move up

2 minutes ago, The Jokeman said:

Why? The Redskins got at Terry McLaurin  at #76 last year and he produced great stats and this year many WR grade better than him and likely there at 54.

Was responding to post above.  I think there will be good players at 54. 

 

I think cutting McKenzie is an ok thing that maybe a genius thing.