Bills Digest scanned buffalobills.com to gauge the hot topics Bills fans are talking about. We chose some of the better posts, edited for brevity and clarity, and present them here, along with Bills Digest editor Mark Ludwiczak’s take on what’s being discussed.
Thoughts on the big trades
The Bills basically traded two starters for two capable second stringers plus two good future draft picks. Sammy Watkins (foot,hip,hammy, others), Gaines (foot), Mathews (knee,ankle), all have injury histories which could disappoint. On paper, though, each team came out better off by addressing a main need. If it works out well for everybody, it makes for cooperative trade partnerships in the future. I hope the Bills don’t give up those extra picks before next year’s draft. — Christopher D’Angelo
The guys we got in return are upgrades to Watkins and Darby, and we got draft picks on top of it. Great move by Brandon B.— Lawrence McElroy
Once again the Bills fans suffer another year. Rather than keep veterans they choose to look to the future that is always questionable. Draft picks are here for three years and if any good go for the money somewhere else. The future is now. Take a lesson from the Patriots and the George Allen Redskins.— Richard Maier
Absolutely hate it and love it at the same time. It’s BOLD. I just hope it’s the best decision. I hope this Gaines kid is worth it and I hope that Matthews is good enough to take the top off. Next year’s draft should be pretty exciting. We may need that excitement after this season.— Justin Eimer
The bombshell trades will benefit us right away... Ron has looked average and Sammy could be done with his career at any time. All fans and coaches hold their breath every time he steps on the field. BONUS... the draft picks for 2018 are hugh for the future. Can’t wait for the season to begin!— Bob Benzing
This story is from the August 27, 2017; Vol. 14, No. 5 edition of Bills Digest.
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RUNNING BACKS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS
Aaron Jones, Packers 5-9 • 208 pounds • 27 years old A fifth-round steal in the 2017 draft out of UTEP, Jones is equally proficient in the running and passing games. He rushed for more than 1,000 yards the last two years, and caught 49 and 47 passes, respectively. He’s also a touchdown machine with 30 TDs the last two years (25 rushing and 5 receiving). The son of two career Army officers, he’s a tough, driven player and the kind of guy players want on their team.
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QUARTERBACKS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS
Dak Prescott, Cowboys 6-2 • 235 pounds • 27 years old A solid starter who has a nice TD-INT ratio over his first five seasons (104-40), Prescott is an accurate thrower and very mobile. However, he’s coming off a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle, so it remains to be seen if this will impact his game moving forward.
TIGHT ENDS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS
Hunter Henry, Chargers 6-5 • 250 pounds • 29 years old A very talented player, Henry has had issues staying healthy, unable to complete an NFL season, including missing the entire 2018 season with a torn ACL. But when healthy, he’s a terrific all-around tight end who really connected with Justin Herbert in 2020 with 60 catches. Henry is very good at finding holes in zone coverage.
