richard pallo

But it doesn’t.

That doesn't bother me actually.

The new rule change effecting kick returns should not be underestimated. There will be many more returns this year. The Colts could really upgrade that position by drafting Cooper Dejean at 15. They would get an outstanding corner in zone coverage that would start opposite Brents and one of the top kick returners in college last year. Dejean is a first round talent and has been mocked to the Colts at 15. So Dejean seems like a great pick at 15 for me. I think he has to be in the mix.

I’m glad we brought all of our guys back. I’m glad we are returning all 25 starters. We are now going to find out this year if AR is our franchise quarterback. We have a solid roster with no major holes that need to be filled. And the draft is still in front of us. Ballard’s main objective was resigning our own but we shouldn’t lose sight of where he took swings to upgrade the roster with outside FA. Hunter was an ER who would have been an expensive upgrade. That’s with Paye and the other ER on the roster. The second was corner with our interest in Sneed. So for me I would not rule out Ballard adding a veteran upgrade at either of those two positions. It doesn’t have to be just FA. He still could pull off a surprise trade like he did with the Buckner acquisition. It doesn’t necessarily have to be with our first pick either. It could be a second or third or future pick. The fact he saw those two positions as major needs he was willing to consider paying for should not be forgotten. There is still plenty of time and teams circumstances are constantly changing. Brandon Beane said the Bills received the call from the Texans on Monday. Anything can happen. Especially this time of year. So I think Ballard is still open for business. We have our core back. Now we will see if he can still find a way to improve the roster. And hopefully add another veteran or two.

Talk about overreacting.

They turned it around last year with Stroud. This year has yet to play out.

I could see the Bills winning this trade. They have an extra 2nd in 2025. They could trade up this year with a 1st from 2025 and go and get a receiver. They might try to trade for Higgins or Aiyuk. They now have some interesting possibilities.

We are now the only team returning 25 starters from a year ago. Minschew was a backup who had to become the starter for the vast majority of the season. With Minshew that team won 9 games and just missed the playoffs. This year AR and JT return to start the season. All the teams in the playoffs lost starters and teams with losing records lost starters. The Colts lost no starters from a 9-8 team. I think that leaves Ballard in a very good position entering the draft. In the draft could he draft someone to replace Pierce, Jones, Paye, Woods? Maybe. But he isn’t forced too. We will see how it works out. For me returning all 25 starters is a very positive sign for the future.

That’s what I said. You wouldn’t do it otherwise.

Diggs is now four years older from when he went there for a 1st rd pick. His average years per catch has dropped with Allen as his quarterback. And he now has become a distraction and headache for the team with his behavior. They traded him and incurred a big dead cap hit for a reason. They decided to cut ties anyway. That says a lot.

Except now he has a coach and hopefully a franchise quarterback.

He tried to sign Danielle Hunter but lost him. Looked into Sneed as well. I think he was trying. There is a long way to go until the season starts. Bills just pulled off this trade today. He could pull off a trade anytime. The off season is a moving target. No need to panic this early. I’m not conceding anything to the Texans this early.

He’s been a distraction and a problem for the Bills since the end of the 2022 season. He blamed their playoff exit on Allen not getting him the ball. It carried over into last year and didn’t improve. He and Allen barely speak and everyone who lives in western New York knew this was just a matter of time. The Bills are Allen’s team. A prima donna receiver does not have a place there.

No choice really. Run it back with your good players and hope your young players make a jump. Hit on a few draft picks and hope AR is the real deal. He’s the big unknown.

Tbh we really don’t know if AR is the real deal. He was injured twice in his first season and missed like 13 games. He has potential for sure but there is still the unknown with him. The Texans know for sure Stroud is the real deal. He showed them playing the full season. I would bet if AR had the season Stroud had Ballard would be making a few moves the fans would like. Not to worry. He needs to strengthen the secondary some more and then we can compete with the likes of the Texans. Especially if AR is the quarterback we think he is. Remember Diggs didn’t get Allen to the Super Bowl like they were hoping. Not to worry.

That does make some sense actually.

I think it might make sense to sign Simmons or Diggs right now.

Maybe we do make a move for Diggs or Simmons after all.

Fine. Just don’t let him play safety. That’s not where he belongs.

I'm guessing we could find a replacement on special teams for Thomas. Lot of players to look at after the draft.

I think having a good veteran FS helps cover up the inexperience of the CBs. I think our corners should be expected to get better in year two. I still want to add to the room though.

I don't think Thomas nor Scott should not be guaranteed a roster spot. Denbow too for that matter. I think adding a veteran FS should be on the table. Especially considering who's available. Especially Simmons who was clearly a cap casualty.

Now Ballard knows what he's paying Blackmon. So he can now move on to FS. I'm guessing Diggs.

I'm hoping he has some incentives in his contract. That's a win win for me.

That's for sure. I hope there are some incentives for him as well. Win win if he makes them.