Big Curt Posted March 17, 2020 Posted March 17, 2020 The Bills have just gave up a boatload of draft picks for a WR. I admit he is an upgrade for what we currently have, however when a GM named Doug Whaley traded picks for Sammy Watkins, he never lived down that decision. Do you remember why Whaley made the trade? it was to bolster and support a young QB named EJ Manual. This trade was done for the current young QB Josh Allen. I hope this works out, if not, it will be a disaster. If it doesn't work, will the fans criticize Beane like they did Whaley? 3 1 15
DFT Posted March 17, 2020 Posted March 17, 2020 (edited) Yes you are. Next question... Edited March 17, 2020 by DFT 19 5 1
Warcodered Posted March 17, 2020 Posted March 17, 2020 Wasn't that to draft a WR and not to get a guy that is already established as a good WR at the NFL level? 8 1 3
JoshAllenHasBigHands Posted March 17, 2020 Posted March 17, 2020 It's less risky since Diggs is an established WR and Watkins was a rookie. But every trade is a risk. The important thing is that it doesn't hurt us past this year. If Allen fizzles out, and we have to move in a different direction, we still have our 1, 2, and 3. With Watkins, we lost our 1. That was the real risk. 11
Markaf431 Posted March 17, 2020 Posted March 17, 2020 Just stop. Please. They’re similar because they got a WR for their QB? Shocking. Who does that? Give it a break. 6 2
wppete Posted March 17, 2020 Posted March 17, 2020 Completely disagree. This is a fantastic trade and Diggs is worth it at this time with a QB under rookie contract, one of if not the best defense in the league, not many holes to fill in the starting lineup and the weakest AFC East opponents we have seen in years. This is the time to go for it all and this moves says that. Beane is a mastermind. 9 1
KingBoots8 Posted March 17, 2020 Posted March 17, 2020 Sammy Watkins, while an amazing talent in college, did not live up to his draft status. He was an unknown commodity. Diggs has been doing his thing and is proven on An NFL talent level. We gave up far less to get someone known to do what we need than to take a shot (even if everyone believed he was a sure thing, nothing is for certain until he plays at that level) 5 1
Boatdrinks Posted March 17, 2020 Posted March 17, 2020 Not at all the same. That trade was more risky as it was for a draft pick; an unproven NFL talent. That’s not Diggs. It was a deep draft for WRs. Allen is entering his critical 3rd year, not his second. This move fits the timeline for building a championship contender, and it’s a logical next step. No similarity between these trades at all. Doesn’t involve next year’s first either. 3
WotAGuy Posted March 17, 2020 Posted March 17, 2020 I remember the arguments about whether Watkins cost 2 or 3 first round picks.... 3 3
Just Joshin' Posted March 17, 2020 Posted March 17, 2020 I wonder if this is going the way you hoped? 6
mathja Posted March 17, 2020 Posted March 17, 2020 2 firsts used to get Watkins. Only 1 to get Diggs. Traded for Watkins without a franchise QB in place. Traded for Diggs with a franchise QB in place (along with many other pieces to the puzzle). so, gave up less & timing much better. oh, 2 more things... Diggs is better Diggs is proven 9 1
Rochesterfan Posted March 17, 2020 Posted March 17, 2020 Well OP - you are getting slammed pretty good - I won’t pile on, but Yes, yes you are alone. 2
Beast Posted March 17, 2020 Posted March 17, 2020 I though Big Curt actually said something else when I looked at the user name. 1
buffaloboyinATL Posted March 17, 2020 Posted March 17, 2020 You're on your own with this one. Great trade. Win now baby!
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