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Though that is a striking number, circumstances change each year. If EJ does fail, and we have an off season similar to last season in terms QB availability, we're screwed. The only QB on the market this pas off-season, either on the trading block or FA, was Michael Vick (or Matt Schaub/Fitz if you really think they're starters). The Brees/Alex Smith scenario, where there's two starting QB's on one roster, is a near impossibility for next year. Name one team with two desirable, franchise-type QB's right now. All I'm saying is, I don't love the second round QB's of the past two drafts, and if that continues we're doubly in trouble. Additionally I doubt Alex Smith or Andy Dalton will finish the regular season without a contract. Barring the outside chance of Tony Romo or Sam Bradford (yikes), I can only really see guys like Cousins, Ponder, Hoyer or Jake Locker being available to us. Agree or disagree with the WGR guys, but that list you comprised does not accurately reflect the level of difficulty that comes along with finding a franchise QB without a first round pick.

Much of the blame should lie on the fact we gave Fitz our total confidence for two years, without even considering drafting someone during his tenure (like a Wilson or Dalton that could have sat for a year behind him). The only other option that undoubtedly would have been smarter than drafting EJ would have been trading for Alex Smith. Heck, we could have even outbid the Chiefs by just giving the 49ers our first round pick (being that we used it on a QB anyway), and we still would have came away with either Woods, Kiko or both due to the fact that we allegedly "reached" for Kiko. That would have been my route if I were GM; alas, I am not.

I think when it comes down to it, Thad is more of a finished product; however I believe Tuel may have a higher ceiling (though it may not be that high to begin with). I think Thad is grossly inaccurate at times with easier throws that need to be made, whereas Tuel can make the shorter throws, but struggles down the middle. This obviously is based on the 1.25 games Tuel played. I know I'll probably get the, "Thad won two games" defense, but let's be real, Mario won that first Miami game for us. But this is really a moot point being that both of these guys are not back-up QB material.

Gotta imagine the NFL will do all in its power to avoid another scenario such as this.

Stevie was as productive a wide out we've had since Andre; however I think his antics were too much to deal with for a guy who was not even truly a number one wide out. How could you not love the guy? Worked his butt off from his first day of rookie camp after being taken that late, made his impression on fans, constantly praised Buffalo on social media, etc. He will be (and deservingly so) a fan favorite for a long time. I certainly think we wouldn't be worse off if we still had him but we don't know what goes on inside that locker room. We can only decipher how a player acts from the media and from press conferences, and unfortunately I can remember several times in which Stevie did not take accountability for his actions/poor play, i.e. the Atlanta game last year.If you recall, rather than acknowledging his blunder and taking responsibility for at least part of the loss, he got combative with reporters and tried to disregard the fumble by reminding them that he caught the game-winning TD versus Carolina. One of those times when you wonder how good of a locker room influence could he possibly be if he's pulling moves like that with reporters?

Total class act. As one of the younger posters here (most likely) I can tell you JT is a breathe of fresh air when it comes to what we pass off as talent now days. Dude can do it all, when there're musicians equally as successful and famous now days who couldn't do half of what JT can do.

I express my patriotism in many ways, doesn't have to necessarily be soccer. Give me a division title.

I would say the reason for the thin UFA field is that it is such a refined position with so few effective players available. Running Backs are a diamond dozen. the Cornerback position may be a little top heavy but there's always a vet or two out there to fill in, same goes for WR, interior O-Line and safety. OLB is one of those positions that requires such a high degree of speed, size and skill that its nearly impossible to replace this late into the offseason.

Say what you will about this defense as compared to last but opening week we will be devoid of Dareus (most likely), Alonso and Byrd and the very least.

Red helmets with these jerseys just doesn't work, don't know why, it just doesn't. I like the white, keep 'em.

Can't believe they have the Jets at #6, thought they'd be last for sure.

Reiterating why he's my least favorite player in the NFL.

I mean, use simple logic. This team was 6-10 last year, did we really get 3 losses worse??? C'mon.

If that happens I really gotta wonder what Whaley is thinking Offensively. There'd be little to no experience in the passing game other than Scott Chandler and, dare I say it, TJ Graham.

My humble opinion 1. SF 2. SEA 3. DEN 4. NO 5. GB 6. NE 7. IND 8. PHI 9. CIN 10. CHI 11. AZ 12. KC 13. ATL 14. SD 15. CAR 16. DET 17. BAL 18. STL 19. PIT 20. BUF 21. NYG 22. TB 23. MIA 24. HOU 25. NYJ 26. CLE 27. MIN 28. DAL 29. WAS 30. OAK 31. JAX 32. TEN

If he is paired with Golisano there's no chance anyone could outbid them. That $1.75 Billion alone that Pegula just made could get him the team easily, imagine if Golisano was on board. They could fund a stadium without public money. If that's the case, wow. Dream scenario.

Savior of Buffalo.

Please God, yes.

good riddance.

Cyrus Kouandjio. The more time EJ has in the pocket, the better he will be (obviously).

Unbelievable.

I don't get this article. How much of it is based on sources and how much of it is based on what he thinks would be cool?

I understand that the NFL is a goliath compared to all other major sports in this country but does that mean we, as fans, have to be exposed to this kind of nonsense all the time? One day its a discussion about relocation, then it's expansion over seas, then it's expanding the playoffs. They always say "any publicity is good publicity" but for the NFL's case, they may need to rethink that. This goes well beyond being a Bills fan, it applies to all fans. Say what you will about the NHL, MLB and the NBA but at least their avid fans can focus on the actual game more than NFL fans can. Goodell needs to instill a certain degree of normalcy back to this sport.

Pros of the dome: Overall better fan experience Will be able to host other events from October-April Possible Super Bowl/ NCAA March Madness hosting Will probably give the stadium a longer period of adequacy than an outdoor stadium (i.e. no weathering) No ridiculous winds off the lake (assuming it's downtown/near the waterfront). Cons of the dome: Snow games. Sooooooo from a business perspective...

I don't get this. Yes, the Bills could have franchised him but would you wanna tag a guy, pay him top money, just for him to sit out the first six games? Because he would have done that. Byrd didn't want to be here, flat out. The Bills gave him a big offer, he turned it down.