Buffalo Bills 2025 Thread

[Flashsabre]

Bills needing a WR that can stretch the field, a tale as old as time.

Edited 18 hours ago by Flashsabre

[K-9]

33 minutes ago, Taro T said:

Hoecht seemed disruptive though not sure he had much in the way of personal stats.  Never noticed the other guy. 

But Eddie O, until he broke again, Bosa, and Epinesa all were getting the personal stats.  Expect Hoecht was a big part of that.

Hoecht had 3 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 1 TFL. Can’t find number of pressures. 

[Taro T]

15 minutes ago, K-9 said:

Hoecht had 3 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 1 TFL. Can’t find number of pressures. 

So, he had the stats to go along with the eye test that he was causing them trouble.  

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[shrader]

And he was one of the forced fumbles, right?

[K-9]

12 minutes ago, Taro T said:

So, he had the stats to go along with the eye test that he was causing them trouble.  

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He had more snaps than any other D lineman so he was out there in more combinations than anyone else and since the DL had 6 of their 7 sacks today, I think that indicates he was a disruptive force more often than not. 

[Indabuff]

Steelers with the worst unis I've ever seen.  Looks like they're wearing no pants. 

Edited 17 hours ago by Indabuff

[Taro T]

1 minute ago, Indabuff said:

Steelers with the worst unis I've ever seen.  Looks like they're wearing no pants. 

If you saw someone on the street wearing just the shirt, you'd wonder which EPL soccer team they were a fan of.

[K-9]

1 minute ago, Taro T said:

If you saw someone on the street wearing just the shirt, you'd wonder which EPL soccer team they were a fan of.

Those throwback jerseys are from their inaugural season in 1933. Apparently, there was far less fashion sense 92 years ago.

[Taro T]

8 minutes ago, K-9 said:

Those throwback jerseys are from their inaugural season in 1933. Apparently, there was far less fashion sense 92 years ago.

Helps explain why they were the league laughing stock pre-AFL merger.

[Turbo44]

37 minutes ago, K-9 said:

He had more snaps than any other D lineman so he was out there in more combinations than anyone else and since the DL had 6 of their 7 sacks today, I think that indicates he was a disruptive force more often than not. 

He looked v good but in all fairness they were playing vs a statue who was down big a lot of the game and had to pass

[shrader]

I do like seeing Hoecht wearing 55 because I’ve already been calling him Hecht. 

[Night Train]

I'm still pleased the  Bills had a positive influx on the  DL with a pass rush a week before playing KC. 

[That Aud Smell]

22 minutes ago, shrader said:

I do like seeing Hoecht wearing 55 because I’ve already been calling him Hecht. 

I only got to see part of the 1st half and had to split my attention while doing so. This is incredible news.

Almost as if it were intentional?!

11 minutes ago, Night Train said:

I'm still pleased the  Bills had a positive influx on the  DL with a pass rush a week before playing KC. 

It sounds like Oliver tore his bicep, which would mean he could be back for the playoffs (but maybe not).

The Bills have not made out on the extension they gave the guy. And - with his dead cap number - cutting him next year is probably not an option. They could look to restructure, but why add more time to a deal where, of late, the player cannot stay on the field.

Just now, That Aud Smell said:

It sounds like Oliver tore his bicep, which would mean he could be back for the playoffs (but maybe not).

The Bills have not made out on the extension they gave the guy. And - with his dead cap number - cutting him next year is probably not an option. They could look to restructure, but why add more time to a deal where, of late, the player cannot stay on the field.

What also sucks is that -- with Jones and Oliver both out for varying periods of time -- Beane is more apt to shift to getting DT help rather than WR help.

[Porous Five Hole]

18 minutes ago, That Aud Smell said:

It sounds like Oliver tore his bicep, which would mean he could be back for the playoffs (but maybe not).

It’s more likely that maybe not is the timeline. Matt Milano tore his bicep in mid-August last year and wasn’t back until January. 

[LGR4GM]

Well at least Brandon Beane drafts well and hasn't burnt a ton of picks from the 1st round on non impact... what's that? ... what do you mean Elam was a bust and Kincaid can't stay healthy.... but Oliver... not healthy either?... Hairston at ... you're kidding? But he's back so that's cool... 

 

Seriously though, Beane needs to get Allen 2 more wr. There's Shakir and a lot of nothing. I hear this is a pretty decent wr draft coming up. If you can't trade for one, draft them. And draft some interior lineman and some more safeties. 

 

[inkman]

31 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

Well at least Brandon Beane drafts well and hasn't burnt a ton of picks from the 1st round on non impact... what's that? ... what do you mean Elam was a bust and Kincaid can't stay healthy.... but Oliver... not healthy either?... Hairston at ... you're kidding? But he's back so that's cool... 

 

Seriously though, Beane needs to get Allen 2 more wr. There's Shakir and a lot of nothing. I hear this is a pretty decent wr draft coming up. If you can't trade for one, draft them. And draft some interior lineman and some more safeties. 

 

I know it’s only recently where the NFL trade deadline is something that warrants attention but BBB needs to go find himself a stud WR as well as a burner to take the top off the defense.  
 

Coleman is just not him. Is he an NFL talent? Probably but he cannot get open against man coverage in against pro DBs. Palmer is a nice complementary player best suited for # 4 WR role. Shakir is great but he can’t be the only WR defenses need to worry about.  

[That Aud Smell]

50 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

Well at least Brandon Beane drafts well and hasn't burnt a ton of picks from the 1st round on non impact... what's that? ... what do you mean Elam was a bust and Kincaid can't stay healthy.... but Oliver... not healthy either?... Hairston at ... you're kidding? But he's back so that's cool...

I can't fault the GM for taking guys who get hurt. 

Someone's done the big data analysis, haven't they? Someone out there has created a reasonable set of parameters and values, run the numbers, and can show with some objectivity how GM's have performed in the draft and in free agency.

I'd guess that Beane grades out in the "good" tier.

52 minutes ago, LGR4GM said:

Seriously though, Beane needs to get Allen 2 more wr. There's Shakir and a lot of nothing. I hear this is a pretty decent wr draft coming up. If you can't trade for one, draft them. And draft some interior lineman and some more safeties. 

17 minutes ago, inkman said:

I know it’s only recently where the NFL trade deadline is something that warrants attention but BBB needs to go find himself a stud WR as well as a burner to take the top off the defense.  

Coleman is just not him. Is he an NFL talent? Probably but he cannot get open against man coverage in against pro DBs. Palmer is a nice complementary player best suited for # 4 WR role. Shakir is great but he can’t be the only WR defenses need to worry about.  

If 2026 is a strong WR draft, I'd love to see them move up, up to grab someone they really like. (And then pray that they're right.)

[MISabresFan]

Why not use Kincaid as a wideout?  Yes, he does not have the deep threat speed, but it appears the TE's are getting open.

[That Aud Smell]

49 minutes ago, MISabresFan said:

Why not use Kincaid as a wideout?  Yes, he does not have the deep threat speed, but it appears the TE's are getting open.

because you'd lose the chance for proverbial mismatches. and because the route tree for a wideout is not something kincaid is prepared to deliver. and because kincaid is likely not creating separation from outside corners.

Edited 2 hours ago by That Aud Smell

[Scottysabres]

We need speed on the outside, speed in the slot, speed up the middle.

We need speed. With the way Josh has been throwing lately we need speed to get to the ball.