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Because that's what they're called. It's not as though they were picked off the unemployment line, either--- though they did cross the picket line, FWIW.

I think before the setback either Gailey or Nix said they expect McGee to be ready by Week 4.

Joe D. isn't really the one with problems, though--- he's "whining" on behalf of former teammates like Conrad Dobler.

There are several tiers in rankings, although no official numbers--- even so, Gailey is the 21st named HC and the 2nd within the 4th tier: "Jury is still out" Chan Gailey -- Chan worked on my staff in Kansas City as the offensive coordinator. He's a great offensive mind. He'll take the players he has and put them in a position to have success. Offensively, this team will be fun to watch. And defensively, it should be much better. Chan understands there are raised expectations for this team, and the Bills have improved every year he's been there. Chan is an old-school football coach. He's good with the players but very demanding. He'll get after them. Remember, he took the Cowboys to the playoffs both years he coached them (1998 and 1999). He didn't win in the playoffs, but he got there. So, as a former coach for Jerry Jones, he knows a little something about big expectations.

Once Flynn was signed and Wilson drafted, the writing was on the wall that TJ was out--- that's why I thought you were referring to Flynn. Flynn, Jackson and Whitehurst were all stabs in the dark by Seattle at finding a longterm solution at QB. They've shown a willingness to discard the wrong guy regardless of the cost. Maybe it pans out for them.

Travaris Jackson has no releveance to your case that 3rd round rookie Russell Wilson beat out "veteran" Matt Flynn. Nice straw man.

Matt Flynn is a veteran in the sense that he has started only 2 more NFL games than Wilson. One thing we know about Flynn is that he's experienced with holding a clipboard.

If they cut McGee then the combined NFL experience of our CBs (excluding Leodis) is less than 2 years total. S. Gilmore, A. Williams, J. Rogers and R. Brooks. McKelvin has looked terrific so far throughout the summer, but if he's the veteran of the group... It's a scary proposition.

By "everyone" you mean talking heads and media draftnik blowhards--- these guys are routinely laughed at by NFL personnel men for how out of touch they are with team's actual draft boards. FWIW, Scouts, Inc. (a scouting organization made up of many former NFL front office scouts and execs as well as many other pro scouts that are eventually hired away by NFL teams) had Graham rated as the 80th overall prospect and the 10th highest rated WR. The Bills picked him 69th. Clearly, they were under the impression that another team might take him--- perhaps Jacksonville. The Eagles were high enough on him that they featured a pre-draft interview with him on their website--- not something you ordinarily do for guys that are expected to go in the 7th round or undrafted.

Because offensive genius equates to talent on defense.

If they're trying in vain to create a spot for a guy like Dickerson then Cooley certainly makes a lot of sense. I never go for those "I've heard of him" proclamations when players become available but this is a guy that may actually be a good fit. Then again, the role Gailey envisions for Dickerson may be too small for Cooley to consider.

The always entertaining Nick Bakay gives his take on the upcoming season at billsmafia.com--- http://billsmafia.com/2012/08/28/daring-to-hope-again-guest-post-by-nick-bakay/ This bit is probably sig worthy: BILL BELICHICK CAN EAT ME I just had to get that off my chest.

This was slightly more inspired and original than yelling "Four straight Super Bowls!"

If Fitz doesn't underthrow Stevie in that Giants' game then the Giants finish the season at 8-8 and the Bills are 7-9--- I only point this out to say that the margin for error between missing the playoffs and winning the Super Bowl is as razor thin as it had ever been. I'm not sure what you mean by the bolded--- if the Bills offense is capable of scoring then that's good in any regard, right? Scoring doesn't equate to wins alone obviously, which speaks all the more to the defense being the problem in 2011. They were able to score last year even after the injuries began piling up, but unfortunately they couldn't keep the other teams from rolling up points and yards.

Since the day he was drafted, every time I hear Ashton Youboty's name I think of this late 70's Frank Zappa album--- Sheik Yerbouti

It's worth posting this reminder that Rex Ryan has a vested interest in giving Maybin as many chances as possible--- from Chris Brown's 9/29/10 blog at buffalobills.com shortly after the Jets re-signed him: Jets head coach Rex Ryan knows Aaron Maybin a bit more than the average NFL head coach that doesn’t have him on their roster. That’s because Ryan’s kids went to the same high school as Maybin in Baltimore when he was the Ravens’ defensive coordinator.

The need was there, so why wait? I think it's clear they wanted him... so they made sure they got him. Your rationale is shaky at best.

Of course the 3-4 experiment setback the D rebuild somewhat, but I'm having a hard time understanding why Tarvaris Jackson is a "panic move". Is every roster upgrade a panic move? They wanted him last year and now Seattle has made him available. Young and Thigpen aren't good enough. How is a backup QB a !@#$ing panic roster move???

If it were only about the abilities of 2 QBs I might be inclined to vote for Tebow, even with his obvious faults. The inevitable overwhelming circus that comes with Tebow means it's Jackson. We need a reality show at One Bills Drive like we need a !@#$ing hole in the head.

It's more notable for the WRs still on the roster, if nothing else.

Those are comparable to JP Losman's best season.

I had hopes for Vince Young, but unfortunately at this point, Tarvaris is an upgrade over both Young and Thigpen. I don't hate Tarvaris Jackson. But y'know, I don't love him. I have a burning apathy for him.

Nix actually coached TO in college and when he took over here as GM he didn't consider retaining him despite the fact Owens wanted to stay. It ain't happening, nor should it.

I was thinking the same thing. The talent is there and he looked close last year. It's worth keeping him around to see if he's got what it takes but probably not on the active roster.

If Prince Miller was on the bubble he likely played himself onto the cut list last night. He showed enough for practice squad consideration though, I'm sure.