I think they need 2 centers next year and plan on neither of Mittelstadt or Cozens being ready to play a critical center position.

Botterill's biggest mark against is he had no veteran center support for Mittelstadt this year. Big mistake, and he cannot possibly make that mistake again heading into next year.
- kingcong39

*hold my nachos*

I think they need 2 centers next year and plan on neither of Mittelstadt or Cozens being ready to play a critical center position.

Botterill's biggest mark against is he had no veteran center support for Mittelstadt this year. Big mistake, and he cannot possibly make that mistake again heading into next year.
- kingcong39

If the playoffs aren’t in the plans for next year, I could see them rolling with Mitts/Coz, or someone else on the roster at C.

If the playoffs aren’t in the plans for next year, I could see them rolling with Mitts/Coz, or someone else on the roster at C.
- PrinceChill

What the (frank) is the point if the playoffs aren't in the plans AGAIN next year? If that is even remotely true, he needs to be fired now.

What the (frank) is the point if the playoffs aren't in the plans AGAIN next year? If that is even remotely true, he needs to be fired now.
- kingcong39

He’s gone if he doesn’t make the playoffs next gear, probably gone by December if things are looking bleak by then is my guess.

No more excuses this offseason, wouldn’t mind another shot at the top 10 though with the talent that is coming out this year.

We have a pretty light schedule here coming up though so I wouldn’t be shocked to see us go on a run and in typical Buffaluck fashion pick 12th (which still is a great spot to be in but I’d love having a shot at one of the big 8)

He’s gone if he doesn’t make the playoffs next gear, probably gone by December if things are looking bleak by then is my guess.

No more excuses this offseason, wouldn’t mind another shot at the top 10 though with the talent that is coming out this year.

We have a pretty light schedule here coming up though so I wouldn’t be shocked to see us go on a run and in typical Buffaluck fashion pick 12th (which still is a great spot to be in but I’d love having a shot at one of the big 8)
- Pegullaville

We can boil the start of next season to the following: it cannot be Groundhog Day again regarding the center position. If it is, he deserves to be let go.

What the (frank) is the point if the playoffs aren't in the plans AGAIN next year? If that is even remotely true, he needs to be fired now.
- kingcong39

There are some good players coming up in the 2021 draft...I’m assuming.

We can boil the start of next season to the following: it cannot be Groundhog Day again regarding the center position. If it is, he deserves to be let go.
- kingcong39

JB, and I think Terry and Kim, are on board with the slow rebuild. They’re “doing it the right way”. And to them, that means no shortcuts, and a very long process fueled by boundless patience and low expectations.

I discussed all that in my post. We didn’t need montour we needed a forward
- Fattony1187

We didn’t need a defenseman when we traded for Montour?

Here was our defense before him:
McCabe-Risto
Dahlin-Bogo
Scandella-Beaulieu
Nelson
Hunwick


Dude, we needed Montour badly at the time
Risto, McCabe & Scandella all played poorly last year- to put it nicely

And we had no idea at the time we’d be able to get Jokiharju &/or Miller

call him up after the all star game

might be the spark we need
- homiedclown

That’s not a bad idea
If Mitts ends up being the spark we need, great
If we don’t make a run, can always send him back down to the AHL for the playoffs there

Just put him with Skinner & MoJo
Give him a good chance to be successful

*hold my nachos*
- jcragcrumple

That was actually funny
Good one

There are some good players coming up in the 2021 draft...I’m assuming.
- PrinceChill

Of course
The youngest Hughes brother should be a top5 pick, maybe #1 even

Here’s some names to keep an eye on if that’s your kinda thing
https://www.eliteprospects.com/draft-center/2021

Of course
The youngest Hughes brother should be a top5 pick, maybe #1 even

Here’s some names to keep an eye on if that’s your kinda thing
https://www.eliteprospects.com/draft-center/2021
- jdfitz77

There ya go. All the reason you’d need to aim for the top of that draft.

There ya go. All the reason you’d need to aim for the top of that draft.
- PrinceChill

There’s always a reason to tank
Gotta try to win sometime

I’ve said it before...
the 2C we’re looking for is gonna be either Mitts or Cozens (or both)

We aren’t gonna become legit contenders until those guys grow into the really good players they’re projected to be

In the meantime,
i like that Botts is trying to bring in guys without spending major assets (for the most part) that could help us make the playoffs

Most of the guys he’s brought in haven’t been a hit yet... Berglund, Sobatka, Vesey, Sheary, etc...
But he’s got another shot at it this summer,
with almost all our bad contracts off the books


I know a lot of ppl will lose their sh!t even more if he can’t trade for a “2C”
But i think it’s unlikely...
And I’m actually ok with that

I don’t need us to rush to 8th at the expense of hurting us long term
Gotta keep our eye on the prize
And that’s a Cup, not a 1st round whipping

And let’s keep in mind all the kids that “should” be ready next year...
Mitts, Cozens, Asplund, seem like locks
Tage & Ruotsalainen are strong possibilities as well
Plus... Pilut on defense, and Borgen & Bryson ready for call up action

Yes, Botts has made mistakes
But i still think we’re moving in the right direction

13,787 rushing yards
6,346 receiving yards
over 5,100 yards in kick returns
145 td's


and this guy is not in the pro football hall of fame


- homiedclown

Because it took him 11 years to get to 8225 yards with a 4.2 average in the NFL. The USFL does not count 1:1 with the NFL. And the YPC didn't get killed as he aged either, the first 4 years in the NFL he went 4.9, 4.3, 4.2, 3.7.

Edge had 12246 rushing yards, a YPC of 4.0, 3364 receiving yards, 91 total TDs in 148 games compared to 82 in 187 for Walker.

How many different screen names does Beady have anyways?
- jdfitz77

For the last time moron, it isnt me.

10 pts out of 8th place now.
Season is lost.

For the last time moron, it isnt me.
- BeadyEyedDouche

Always appreciate the kind words Beady

10 pts out of 8th place now.
Season is lost.
- BeadyEyedDouche

Yeah. But the upside of finding out now (or earlier) is once the enthusiasm and emotion are extinguished, the numbness sets in and it’s just easier.

Jack’s still fun to watch.

Always appreciate the kind words Beady
- jdfitz77

I shouldnt have to keep telling you that account is not me

Yeah. But the upside of finding out now (or earlier) is once the enthusiasm and emotion are extinguished, the numbness sets in and it’s just easier.

Jack’s still fun to watch.
- PrinceChill

Eh. I still have such a bad taste in my mouth. I seriously stopped watching them a few weeks ago.

I feel bad for Eichel.

13,787 rushing yards
6,346 receiving yards
over 5,100 yards in kick returns
145 td's


and this guy is not in the pro football hall of fame


- homiedclown

Um every rb back that has 13000+ rushing yds in the NFLthat is eligible for the HOF is in there.

I’m curious to who you’re speaking of?

My best guess is James. But he doesn’t have 145 td’s nor the return yds.

Um every rb back that has 13000+ rushing yds that is eligible for the HOF is in there.

I’m curious to who you’re speaking of?

My best guess is James. But he doesn’t have 145 td’s nor the return yds.
- dadeadhead

I think its Hershell Walker he is talking about

I think its Hershell Walker he is talking about
- BeadyEyedDouche

If he gets it it’ll be a veterans committee pick years from now.

Brian Mitchell has 23,213 Yds (rush, rec, and returning) and he’s not getting in any time soon.

Hell James and Alexander(112 tds) is a ways from getting in.

If he gets it it’ll be a veterans committee pick years from now.

Brian Mitchell has 23,213 Yds (rush, rec, and returning) and he’s not getting in any time soon.

Hell James and Alexander(112 tds) is a ways from getting in.
- dadeadhead

I think they are already too generous with letting people in, and they refuse to put Tasker in there because he was "special teams" which is also a joke.

Doesnt really matter to me when all is said and done though, all HoF's are a "good 'ol boys club" anyway.

I think they are already too generous with letting people in, and they refuse to put Tasker in there because he was "special teams" which is also a joke.

Doesnt really matter to me when all is said and done though, all HoF's are a "good 'ol boys club" anyway.
- BeadyEyedDouche

The fact it took TO as long as it did to get in is testament to that. He's top 5 all-time WR, easy, you could make an argument for #2; it's gross he wasn't first ballot.