Dane Jackson signs with the Bills

[TBBills Fan]

I heard of him!

[KOKBILLS]

No comment... 

[GASabresIUFan]

14 minutes ago, jahnyc said:

While it made sense to trade Elam, I am not a fan of re-signing Jackson and it is disappointing that we have no real upgrades to our secondary at this point of free agency (safeties and CBs).  I don't think the draft can be counted on to improve our situation (Elam as an example).

 

I recall Jackson being targeted often when he was with the Bills and we don't have the kind of safeties that will be able to help mask his play.

I mostly agree with this post, except it’s not unreasonable to believe a full year of a healthy Bishop should upgrade the safety position.  I also think Forrest is a decent depth upgrade.

Edited 6 hours ago by GASabresIUFan

[Steptide]

Honestly, good depth. I have no doubt the bills are gonna go cb in rounds 1 or 2 

[Bill from NYC]

9 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said:

… and @Bill from NYC will lose his mind

Sadly you are not wrong, although I am better than I used to be because I am used to it. In 2022 I was in Vegas for the draft (by mistake mind you). I made the reservations way in advance. We were in a lounge at New York, New York waiting for a table at Gallaghers and watching the draft. I told my wife they would draft a corner, but I didn't even think that they would trade up for one. She said, "I'm so sorry Honey." I was not about to lose it in front of her, and it was the best steak of my entire life.  

 

Now, no move that McDermott makes will surprise me. I give him a 90% chance of drafting a first round corner. If not, probably a safety. 

[Pecker]

I always liked D Jax

[TPS]

1 hour ago, gonzo1105 said:

 

I mean can’t say I’m surprised with the options that were available on the CB market 

Weird. I swear I saw this on my Twitter feed yesterday, then came over here to read about it, since TBD always breaks the news early, but didn't see anything.  I went back to Twitter and couldn't find it.  Weird.

[Mark92]

He's not Elam, so there is that.  

[gonzo1105]

1 minute ago, TPS said:

Weird. I swear I saw this on my Twitter feed yesterday, then came over here to read about it, since TBD always breaks the news early, but didn't see anything.  I went back to Twitter and couldn't find it.  Weird.

What  you saw was their graphic from 2023. Another poster got confused by it too 

[The Cincinnati Kid]

Championship!

[YoloinOhio]

8 minutes ago, Bill from NYC said:

Sadly you are not wrong, although I am better than I used to be because I am used to it. In 2022 I was in Vegas for the draft (by mistake mind you). I made the reservations way in advance. We were in a lounge at New York, New York waiting for a table at Gallaghers and watching the draft. I told my wife they would draft a corner, but I didn't even think that they would trade up for one. She said, "I'm so sorry Honey." I was not about to lose it in front of her, and it was the best steak of my entire life.  

 

Now, no move that McDermott makes will surprise me. I give him a 90% chance of drafting a first round corner. If not, probably a safety. 

What if said DB drafted is from bama … does it soften the blow slightly 

 

any wrestlers at bama we should have our eye on btw 

[Aussie Joe]

Very predictable move …. Particular with the injury concerns with Samuel ….

 

im ok with it …no superstar but can do a job  if required ….they loved him when he was here …7th Round pick etc .

 

I’m expecting someone to be picked  in the Top 60  …they need to make sure of it this time …so Beane might even make a bigger trade up than he has previously if they are in love with someone in the first …

 

I also think they like Ingram as depth … but if they have any picks left going into the 5th they might draft another guy to compete with him

 

 

[ChronicAndKnuckles]

1 hour ago, gonzo1105 said:

 

I mean can’t say I’m surprised with the options that were available on the CB market 

I love this signing. Instantly upgrades the CB position by basically swapping Elam for Dane Jackson. No growing pains either. He will instantly come in and contribute. 

[Generic_Bills_Fan]

1 hour ago, GASabresIUFan said:

And disappointing.

Dane being available over Elam probably would’ve flipped the outcome of the afc championship last year tbh 

 

not a crazy exciting signing for sure but it does move the needle still 

[Charles Romes]

If Kromer sees an upside here that we are missing I trust him. 

[Bill from NYC]

Just now, YoloinOhio said:

What if said DB drafted is from bama … does it soften the blow slightly 

 

any wrestlers at bama we should have our eye on btw 

Despite being criticized last  year for "thinking that I am a scout" lol, i do plan to do my usual post on Alabama draft eligible players. 

 

Sneak Preview: Safety Malachi Moore is a VERY good player. If he was more durable I would classify him as great. The good news is that he hits like a linebacker. The bad news is that he hits like a linebacker and isn't really big or durable enough to do so.  This kid is great in coverage and the run and he is very smart. If he goes in round two or three and stays healthy, he will be a star and make a team very happy.

 

Just my non-scout opinion.

[Chandler#81]

58 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said:

Why would you expect him to not keep adding? This move was about raising the floor, not the ceiling. That will come in the draft. The Bills are better there today than they were yesterday. 

consider the source 

1 hour ago, Bigvinny said:

Lets not panic about the roster until august or september.

Thanks Dad

[Mikie2times]

Beane's playing 3D chess, what a witch, best in the NFL. Do I fit in yet? 

[FLFan]

This is the level that should have been expected.  The Bills do not have the cap space to sign anyone in the next tier.  Jackson is serviceable and improves their depth.  They are counting on finding a legitimate starter in the draft, which is scary given the Elam fiasco.

[BuffaloBillsGospel2014]

Poor against the run, poor against the pass and poor overall, what could go wrong?