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My interpretation of the original post was that we just need to be careful because there are other rookies out there. I agree with that sentiment. However, when teams with established "vet" QBs get new receivers and offensive weapons I don't think they shut down the entire playbook so everyone can catch up. That said, there should be a balance to make sure everyone else can come along but the fact that your bottleneck isn't because of the rookie QB (which IMO would be the most difficult/detailed) is a positive.

the TLDR version is, above is a very well said and valid point, but if your rookie QB isn’t drinking water from a fire hydrant like the rest of the young guys, it’s a good thing. If the Qb, the rookie Qb, digests and understands these concepts it will bode well for the team. Vet QBs often play with rookie receivers , backs etc.. and their command of the offense helps the inexperienced players grow. If your rookie can take on some of those field general tasks sooner than later it will put you in a better position in the long run.

A real fan bitches and moans about everything the team does. He forgets he complained about what worked but reminds everyone about him predicting what would go wrong. Those guys toil and suffer in misery every day “for the team”. They are the real fans and are to be revered by us mere mortals.

Its not my favorite either. Please use these as substitutes.

I think this is the correct move. If a guy they really like was available I have a feeling we would have already signed him. I think they want to see if “the answer is already on the roster”. If not, there will be someone they pickup after cuts.

Not sure how he would like being traded from a SB contender to a team in build mode with a rookie QB. Additionally, I think they restructured his salary to bonus and there is a lot of dead money on the table so the Bills have more than 40 million reasons to try and extend an olive branch. Admittedly don't know much about him and how he would get along with the team dynamics. All I really know is that he is a very very good player and likely to be a very very expensive one.

I hope so. I think this group is probably better overall than the 2015 crowd. Olsen was a beast so I certainly don’t want to slight him but aside from him there wasn’t much there.

I took a quick look at the stats last night and my snap non analytical judgement was that by far DJ was the main target and then everyone else kinda got the leftovers distributed amongst them. Not sure if that was due to their ability or the mastermind heading up our offense last season. Your point is valid but I do feel optimistic about TMJ at the moment.

As of this post I don’t think any receivers are superstars but as a group I think they can be sneaky-effective. If TMJ can translate some potential into production I think they will surprise.

45 second clip of blueprint >entire 3 years of Matt Rhule “process” I get that it doesn’t guarantee success or wins but it’ is a refreshing change.

It’s June and things are gonna settle down for a few weeks so it sets up articles and/or talking points. If there were an abundance of batter balls it might be a thing for concern. But it’s not outside the norm so I’m led to believe it’s just a thing for clicks.

Good post. I think this staff values the protection piece and somehow Rhule managed to leave us with a strong core of linemen. I think Mays and Zavala are good mid/late round pickups that a team should always be looking for to keep the cupboard full.

It takes 283 minutes for me to get from my house to the Falcons stadium. I might just take a road trip.

And if they do come down for a visit tou gotta think their first stop won’t be to see ol’ Larry at the Gas N Sip.

I think you may be correct and this is a very interesting post. But not sure if it matters. As I said many threads ago, if BY gets a paper cut looking through the playbook someone’s gonna say it’s because he’s not big enough to be an NFL player. I have a feeling the narrative will follow him throughout his career.

I am exaggerating for clarity but BY strikes me as an “old soul” type of person with a modern day Ward Clever (some of you may have to consult the Google for that reference) vibe. Point is, maybe not day one, but I could see guys going to him about football and non football stuff cause he seems like such a level headed and thoughtful dude. If they vote him to be a captain it’s because they have taken to him quickly. Not going to freak out if it doesn’t happen but would not be surprised if it happens sooner than later.

But that productive back’s name is not Dalvin Cook. I saw that dude on the you tube.

I think easing someone in is a good “policy” even though everyone know what the unspoken expectations is. 1. Signal to the team that you have to work to earn spot regardless of draft position. 2. Lets the young guys have a bit less stress even though in the back of their mind they know they are supposed to start. everyone should expect him to start. We know

Maybe not. But if he were 6’2”…

Although no one can be certain because you never know the inner workings the fundamental difference in the organization is they hire people to work for you and you listen to what they have to say. I think previously Tepper let Rhule run free and trusted his guy was making the right decision. Now Tepper seems to be somewhat involved. Not necessarily vetoing anything but just being inquisitive. Probably at a high level but it sets the expectation. Much more importantly, Reich is hiring knowledgeable guys that he respects but he also has the background to question and challenge decisions and opinions. Conversely, it seems like Rhule had the “if you were right I would agree with you” approach. Who knew that rational thinking works in making football decisions.

Frank Gore would be my preference.

I remember @PantherUnited getting us thru this stretch. He was an artist that mastered the technique of compelling idiocy. I so looked forward to those threads. Although he wasn’t the poster that the Huddler’s wanted in the offseason, he was the poster that we needed.