Buffalo Bills The offseason begins

[Der Jaeger]

My favorite draft scenario so far.....

 

[buffa dud]

Given how toxic Ravens fans were on Twitter when it came to the MVP debate over the last few months, I am not surprised that this is how they are handling Josh beating Lamar.

That's garbage material posted by garbage people. Acho doesn't deserve that. No one does.

 

[Dubi Doo]

That's garbage material posted by garbage people. Acho doesn't deserve that. No one does.

Man, that's some hateful stuff. Embarrassing, really. I can't believe people get this worked up over football. I mean- I don't think Lamar is even that worked up over losing the MVP. Social media has made people way too comfortable with spreading hate.

 

[oldgoalie]

Man, that's some hateful stuff. Embarrassing, really. I can't believe people get this worked up over football. I mean- I don't think Lamar is even that worked up over losing the MVP. Social media has made people way too comfortable with spreading hate.

Too many f***ing keyboard commandos. Assholes that would shit a brick if they tried their shit face to face. Social media sucks.

 

[ValJamesDuex]

Too many f***ing keyboard commandos. Assholes that would shit a brick if they tried their shit face to face. Social media sucks.

it's a cesspool, learn to ignore

 

[PatLaFontaineASMR]

That's garbage material posted by garbage people. Acho doesn't deserve that. No one does.

I do recall Aaron Schatz (lone 1st place vote for Allen last year) getting a bunch of similar DMs last year & being called a white supremacist. One of the worst fanbases IMO.

 

[oldgoalie]

it's a cesspool, learn to ignore

Oh, I learned that long ago. Just stating the truth.

 

[PatLaFontaineASMR]

I'm not high on taking a WR early, but Savion Williams from TCU could be an exception. Huge, fast, very versatile. Hasn't been used a ton as a vertical threat but he's got the ability.

I don't see it. He's like a poor man's Coradarelle Patterson.

I feel like if you're taking a WR early it should be a guy with the potential to be a WR1. Not an athletic gadget guy.

 

[brian_griffin]

I don't even necessarily want the philosophy of the defense to change. And expecting it to I think is setting too high of expectations. What I want is for it to be more flexible and versatile. We went through a long process to give the offense more pitches, making it more multiple. Let's do the same thing with the defense.

You posted in your one before this quote the increase in the % of man coverage vs. the Ravens and CHiefs. Post-Ravens game, the Bills noted their defensive game plan was to make Lamar beat them with his legs, and he was not able to. So maybe the higher relative man cover percentage was intentional. (Alternatively, one could argue if they had the same philosophy for the CHiefs, it was a poorer choice than for the Ravens.)

Too many f***ing keyboard commandos. Assholes that would shit a brick if they tried their shit face to face. Social media sucks.

Yeah, my coping strategy in life is to hate everyone equally. Except all you Sabres board posters, of course. (Obvious sarcasm is obvious.)

 

[Der Jaeger]

I don't see it. He's like a poor man's Coradarelle Patterson.

I feel like if you're taking a WR early it should be a guy with the potential to be a WR1. Not an athletic gadget guy.

He’s a 6-5/230 version of Patterson?

Just because TCU uses him like they do, doesn’t mean that’s all he can do.

 

[PatLaFontaineASMR]

He’s a 6-5/230 version of Patterson?

Just because TCU uses him like they do, doesn’t mean that’s all he can do.

He isn't 6'5.

He was measured around 6'3 at the senior bowl.

TCU uses him like they do because he's a dynamic athlete. He's lacking in all the traits you'd want from a WR though. Like route running, zone awareness, release etc..

Very little experience returning kicks/punts. His RAC ability is also underwhelming. Serious drop issues as well.

More of a beefed up Isaiah McKenize tbh

 

[buffalowing88]

You posted in your one before this quote the increase in the % of man coverage vs. the Ravens and CHiefs. Post-Ravens game, the Bills noted their defensive game plan was to make Lamar beat them with his legs, and he was not able to. So maybe the higher relative man cover percentage was intentional. (Alternatively, one could argue if they had the same philosophy for the CHiefs, it was a poorer choice than for the Ravens.)

Yeah, my coping strategy in life is to hate everyone equally. Except all you Sabres board posters, of course. (Obvious sarcasm is obvious.)

There's a weird hierarchy here. Essentially you just say that Husko is right and step away. if you don't, he'll bring up some data. He's our best analyst here by a mile and a half.

Then you have some mentally unwell poster(s). I won't tag them but there are two.

@brian_griffin You are always my favorite for insightful posts with good context

 

[Jim Bob]

I don't see it. He's like a poor man's Coradarelle Patterson.

I feel like if you're taking a WR early it should be a guy with the potential to be a WR1. Not an athletic gadget guy.

Savion Williams Wide Receiver TCU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Rating: 84.0 Rank: #13 Forty: 4.45 Williams enters the NFL draft as a developmental prospect with intriguing physical tools but a need for refinement in several areas. His combination o...

www.nfldraftbuzz.com

Scouting Report: Summary​

Williams enters the NFL draft as a developmental prospect with intriguing physical tools but a need for refinement in several areas. His combination of size and straight-line speed presents an appealing package for teams looking for a potential X-receiver. However, his current skill set suggests he's more of a project than an immediate impact player.

On tape, Williams flashes the ability to be a threat in the vertical passing game and shows promise in contested catch situations. His steady improvement throughout his college career is encouraging, but his overall production and current technical skills don't quite match his athletic potential. Teams will need to weigh his upside against his present limitations in route diversity and consistency.

While not projected as a day-one starter, Williams has the physical attributes to develop into a valuable outside receiver with time and coaching. His draft position will likely reflect the balance between his raw potential and his current level of polish. Teams with strong receiver development programs and offenses that emphasize downfield passing may view Williams as an attractive mid-to-late-round selection with upside to outperform his draft slot.

A height/weight/speed WR with limited route running abilities is not the type of WR that the Bills need to target, IMO.

They need a guy that can separate against press man coverage and that they can count on to get a bucket. Preferably one with high end speed.

Isaiah Bond Wide Receiver Texas | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Rating: 85.5 Rank: #6 Forty: 4.28 Bond's 2024 season at Texas has cemented his status as a dynamic playmaker with the versatility to impact games in multiple ways. His ability to stretch th...

www.nfldraftbuzz.com

Scouting Report: Summary​

Bond's 2024 season at Texas has cemented his status as a dynamic playmaker with the versatility to impact games in multiple ways. His ability to stretch the field vertically while also being a threat on shorter routes and even in the run game makes him a scheme-diverse weapon. In the Longhorns' offense, Bond has shown he can be a movable chess piece, creating mismatches from various alignments and forcing defenses to account for his game-breaking speed on every snap.

At the next level, Bond projects as a "Z" receiver who can be moved around the formation to exploit favorable matchups. His elite short-area quickness and long speed, showcased consistently in 2024, make him a constant big-play threat. His development as a route runner in Sarkisian's pro-style offense bodes well for his transition to the NFL. While his frame may limit his effectiveness as a traditional "X" receiver, Bond's skill set is tailor-made for modern spread offenses that prioritize creating space in the open field.

Bond's ceiling at the pro level will largely depend on his ability to maintain his explosive play-making ability against NFL-caliber defenders. If he can continue to refine his releases against press coverage and become more consistent in contested catch situations, Bond has the tools to develop into a high-volume target and YAC monster.

Bond as a speedy route runner who you can use all over the place sure seems to fit what the Bills have been doing on offense...

 

[HOOats]

Savion Williams Wide Receiver TCU | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Rating: 84.0 Rank: #13 Forty: 4.45 Williams enters the NFL draft as a developmental prospect with intriguing physical tools but a need for refinement in several areas. His combination o...

www.nfldraftbuzz.com

A height/weight/speed WR with limited route running abilities is not the type of WR that the Bills need to target, IMO.

They need a guy that can separate against press man coverage and that they can count on to get a bucket. Preferably one with high end speed.

Isaiah Bond Wide Receiver Texas | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Rating: 85.5 Rank: #6 Forty: 4.28 Bond's 2024 season at Texas has cemented his status as a dynamic playmaker with the versatility to impact games in multiple ways. His ability to stretch th...

www.nfldraftbuzz.com

Bond as a speedy route runner who you can use all over the place sure seems to fit what the Bills have been doing on offense...

Bond at 56 is a dream.

For a different type, Jack Bech in the 4th can look like Puka if you squint enough.

 

[Der Jaeger]

He isn't 6'5.

He was measured around 6'3 at the senior bowl.

TCU uses him like they do because he's a dynamic athlete. He's lacking in all the traits you'd want from a WR though. Like route running, zone awareness, release etc..

Very little experience returning kicks/punts. His RAC ability is also underwhelming. Serious drop issues as well.

More of a beefed up Isaiah McKenize tbh

How did he measure in at the senior bowl? I don’t see him in the senior bowl or shrine bowl rosters, or the hula bowl.

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]

 

[Dubi Doo]

RIP. Seemed like a good guy.

 

[Zman5778]

May he rest in peace. Seemed like a good man.

 

[Dirty Dog]

I have strongly disliked a lot of Buffalo coaches over the years, but Jauron always seemed like a good dude

 

[Push Dr Tracksuit]

Condolences and normally not someone to crack jokes at the dead, not true I deal with most of my trauma through sarcasm and humor but anyway…

Shocked he didn’t live till he was 7-9

 

[NotABadPeriod]

I have strongly disliked a lot of Buffalo coaches over the years, but Jauron always seemed like a good dude

Yep. Football aside, I don't think I ever heard anyone say anything negative about him as a person, and players pretty much universally loved playing for him.

 

[missingmika]

Chad Michael Murray got the painting