Back2Buff Posted April 19 Posted April 19 1 hour ago, NewEra said: I used to watch ESPN to listen to Mel and Mcshay go back and forth for weeks before the draft. I can't find them anywhere. ESPN barely dedicates more than 15 mins a day to the NFL draft right now. Even NFL network has ran out of things to talk about with the draft. There was so much momentum with free agency, then the combine, the pro days. These things have been done for weeks now. Quote
Low Positive Posted April 19 Posted April 19 14 minutes ago, Back2Buff said: I used to watch ESPN to listen to Mel and Mcshay go back and forth for weeks before the draft. I can't find them anywhere. ESPN barely dedicates more than 15 mins a day to the NFL draft right now. Even NFL network has ran out of things to talk about with the draft. There was so much momentum with free agency, then the combine, the pro days. These things have been done for weeks now. McShay got laid off in the ESPN purging earlier this year. I think that this draft is a bit boring because there is no drama at the top. Also, now that ESPN has both the NBA and the NHL, they are fully into promoting the playoffs of those leagues. Quote
NewEra Posted April 19 Posted April 19 17 minutes ago, Back2Buff said: I used to watch ESPN to listen to Mel and Mcshay go back and forth for weeks before the draft. I can't find them anywhere. ESPN barely dedicates more than 15 mins a day to the NFL draft right now. Even NFL network has ran out of things to talk about with the draft. There was so much momentum with free agency, then the combine, the pro days. These things have been done for weeks now. I used to watch espn too….when it wasn’t terrible. Now I skim YouTube and watch what I choose to watch as opposed to what one channel is force feeding me. There are plenty of YT channels worth watching with regards to the draft/prospect information. This time of year I usually dive deeper into the later round prospects 2 Quote
Back2Buff Posted April 19 Posted April 19 6 minutes ago, Low Positive said: McShay got laid off in the ESPN purging earlier this year. I think that this draft is a bit boring because there is no drama at the top. Also, now that ESPN has both the NBA and the NHL, they are fully into promoting the playoffs of those leagues. That was my first point, get the draft done before these two leagues start the playoffs. I even felt the press conference from Beane yesterday and a tone of, lets just move on already. I just can't believe players are back in the building already for work outs for the next season, and the draft hasn't even happened yet for the season. Quote
Back2Buff Posted April 19 Posted April 19 2 minutes ago, NewEra said: I used to watch espn too….when it wasn’t terrible. Now I skim YouTube and watch what I choose to watch as opposed to what one channel is force feeding me. There are plenty of YT channels worth watching with regards to the draft/prospect information. This time of year I usually dive deeper into the later round prospects There is a lot of garbage on youtube too. Every person that watches a highlight video is now a draft expert. I watch the ten min videos on each WRs that underdog NFL draft has. I like those. Then you have these videos that are like over an hour and a half, no idea why anyone would think that is a good idea to put that on youtube in one video. No one has time to sit there and sit through a couple dudes talking about prospects for over 90 mins. I watched one video of Steve Smith and realized what a hack he is. He barely even knew who these prospects were. He acted like he was some scout, yet you could clearly see that he watched 10 mins on each player and made an assertation on the player. Simms just does things for attention, much like Steve Smith, he really doesn't put the hours into evaluating before opening his mouth. Quote
FLFan Posted April 19 Posted April 19 On 4/11/2024 at 1:46 PM, GunnerBill said: Interesting. I have heard New England really likes JJ and that he very well could be the guy at #3. I hope so. 1 Quote
gonzo1105 Posted April 19 Posted April 19 34 minutes ago, Back2Buff said: I used to watch ESPN to listen to Mel and Mcshay go back and forth for weeks before the draft. I can't find them anywhere. ESPN barely dedicates more than 15 mins a day to the NFL draft right now. Even NFL network has ran out of things to talk about with the draft. There was so much momentum with free agency, then the combine, the pro days. These things have been done for weeks now. It’s on still but it’s on NFL Network with Kiper and Field Yates now. Path to the Draft Quote
Low Positive Posted April 19 Posted April 19 7 minutes ago, Back2Buff said: That was my first point, get the draft done before these two leagues start the playoffs. I even felt the press conference from Beane yesterday and a tone of, lets just move on already. I just can't believe players are back in the building already for work outs for the next season, and the draft hasn't even happened yet for the season. They try to fill up as much of the space between the Super Bowl and the start of Training Camp as they can. It goes: Televised combine Pro days Top 30 visits (results in rumors to be discussed) Draft Schedule release Rookie Mini Camp Mini Camp Training Camp The only gap is June to mid July. Other than during that period, the NFL dominates the national sports discussion. The NBA does this too. They have their draft right after the season ends, but then they have televised Summer League games where fans get their first glimpses of the newly-drafted players as pros. Then training camps open in September. The only gap is August. 1 Quote
NewEra Posted April 19 Posted April 19 3 minutes ago, Back2Buff said: There is a lot of garbage on youtube too. Every person that watches a highlight video is now a draft expert. I watch the ten min videos on each WRs that underdog NFL draft has. I like those. Then you have these videos that are like over an hour and a half, no idea why anyone would think that is a good idea to put that on youtube in one video. No one has time to sit there and sit through a couple dudes talking about prospects for over 90 mins. I watched one video of Steve Smith and realized what a hack he is. He barely even knew who these prospects were. He acted like he was some scout, yet you could clearly see that he watched 10 mins on each player and made an assertation on the player. Simms just does things for attention, much like Steve Smith, he really doesn't put the hours into evaluating before opening his mouth. Yeah there’s lots of garbage everywhere, no doubt. That’s why you pick what you like. Can’t stand Smith on tv but his WR breakdowns offer some insight. He knows more about the position than most. He understands pacing and the nuances of running routes that most YTers don’t understand. You’re right, I don’t think he watches a ton of tape- probably just highlights. Simms, meh. He says it how he sees it, which is a usually much different than most. I think he watches some tape. I really enjoy the Bootleg guys. They grind tons of tape. Good and bad. Brugler is my favorite- there’s a lot more Brugler content on YT this year. Quote
Back2Buff Posted April 19 Posted April 19 11 minutes ago, NewEra said: Yeah there’s lots of garbage everywhere, no doubt. That’s why you pick what you like. Can’t stand Smith on tv but his WR breakdowns offer some insight. He knows more about the position than most. He understands pacing and the nuances of running routes that most YTers don’t understand. You’re right, I don’t think he watches a ton of tape- probably just highlights. Simms, meh. He says it how he sees it, which is a usually much different than most. I think he watches some tape. I really enjoy the Bootleg guys. They grind tons of tape. Good and bad. Brugler is my favorite- there’s a lot more Brugler content on YT this year. I tried to watch the bootleg WR video, but watching three guys talk on zoom for hour and 45 mins is too much for me. I need some highlights or some player video. They should have broke it up into segments and uploaded individual videos. I watch youtube on my tv while working out. Its a pain to have to skip around on a tv. Quote
NewEra Posted April 19 Posted April 19 1 hour ago, Back2Buff said: I tried to watch the bootleg WR video, but watching three guys talk on zoom for hour and 45 mins is too much for me. I need some highlights or some player video. They should have broke it up into segments and uploaded individual videos. I watch youtube on my tv while working out. Its a pain to have to skip around on a tv. Different strokes for different folks. I usually just listen to it as I do other things Quote
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 19 Posted April 19 Bills very interested in MHJ. Source: Me Disclosure: This is a Rumors thread 1 Quote
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 19 Posted April 19 (edited) Random reminder: Joe B. Mocked the Bills trading up to 7 for Malik Nabers Random reminder: The AP mocked us trading up to 4 for MHJ Edited April 19 by Warriorspikes51 Quote
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 19 Posted April 19 “I want to go to bed Thursday night confident in the guy we got” - #Bills GM Brandon Beane. 1 Quote
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 20 Posted April 20 (edited) DK Metcalf please and thank you Edited April 20 by Warriorspikes51 Quote
TOboy Posted April 20 Posted April 20 1 minute ago, Warriorspikes51 said: I’m not following? What does that mean? Quote
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 20 Posted April 20 Just now, TOboy said: I’m not following? What does that mean? Either via trade or moving way up. That guy has shown he has a legit source on a few things previously. Recently mentioned Bills had done extensive medical work on Blackmon the day before it was announced he was here for a visit 1 Quote
gonzo1105 Posted April 20 Posted April 20 Just now, Warriorspikes51 said: Either via trade or moving way up. That guy has shown he has a legit source on a few things previously. Recently mentioned Bills had done extensive medical work on Blackmon the day before it was announced he was here for a visit He's right on some things and very wrong on others. I at least will look but I don't take everything that account says as gospel either. 1 Quote
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 20 Posted April 20 (edited) I am not a big Jefferson fan, although perhaps I’d become one if we were to trade for him. Wonder what the cost would be. My guess: 28, 2025 1st & 2nd A sign & trade would actually make sense and acquiring team may then be able to spread the cap hit. Personally, I’d rather use those picks for a top 3 in this draft 3 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said: He's right on some things and very wrong on others. I at least will look but I don't take everything that account says as gospel either. fair enough! He clearly hears things from someone in the organization. He had a cryptic tweet right before it was reported about Arik Armstead and Jags paid more Edited April 20 by Warriorspikes51 Quote
Warriorspikes51 Posted April 20 Posted April 20 AB is a clown, but he nailed the Diggs trade to Houston and tripled down on it 2 weeks before it happened Quote
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