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Well that settles it... it's Lindell. One of the great moments in Bills history "that never was"--- it's amazing how such seemingly great efforts get swept away in the sands of time after they become negated in the blink of an eye.

Plus, even splitting Fitz out wide still provides an interior blocker for B. Smith, which is obviously where the advantage comes in. If Fitz is lined up at WR the illusion of a pass becomes... more illusory. I agree, we don't really run a WildCat. Brad Smith may not be Michael Vick but he also won't be mistaken for Ronnie Brown when he drops back to pass.

He had one great year, in 1988. A number of the Bills 12 wins that year were scored directly off his right foot. I have to say it's Steve Christie, hands down. Longevity + numerous clutch kicks. He gets an "extra point" (pun intended) for one of the most memorable plays in Buffalo history, namely, the onside recovery against Houston in the comeback game (plus the GW FG, of course)--- he also made what is only the 2nd most famous Bills Super Bowl FG, but it was for a record 59 yards. Lindell is 2nd--- he's been fairly clutch in the past several seasons since adjusting his kicking stance, although it's clearly not his fault he's had so relatively few opportunities in clutch situations.

One logical advantage is that it adds another blocker--- once the QB hands the ball off he is virtually invisible. Taking Fitz off the field and direct snapping to Brad Smith would theoretically give him an extra blocker on running plays if there is indeed the threat of a pass.

I really don't understand how this not meant as a prank--- even if one could gain 20 lbs in 3 days, how is that weight going to positively affect your play on the football field? It is as useful as strapping 20 lb weights under your uniform if it's just weight and not muscle, right? Am I dreaming this? What coach would buy into this philosophy??

Walter Payton: he could run, throw, catch, block, kick and probably tackle. He was as tenacious and driven as the best pro athletes.

!@#$ing WOW.

Fitzpatrick and Dareus make sense in a theoretical Luck trade but I don't think Spencer Johnson is enough of a sweetener to get it done.

But it does stink like poo

The only thing I can figure is that the Bills brass felt spending time with Jasper was taking away from developing talent they see as more NFL ready, like perhaps Sam Young, Zebrie Sanders and of course Glenn, so why not cut ties ASAP.

My first thought was of a Pittsburgh Steeler WR--- took me a second to realize what the heck you meant!

It was a fantastic defensive play--- but he probably should have held on to it. Honestly, it's not Lee's fault he only played in a hanful of meaningful games during his career in Buffalo. But I think that lack of intensity exhibited in this play can at least in part be attributed to going through the motions year after year in meaningless football games--- close games that matter against tough opponents will hone the concentration and will to win for athletes and without that environment, I think it's nigh impossible to just "turn it on" because a guy switches teams and finds himself in the playoffs after 10 fruitless years. But again--- he probably should have caught it.

Jasper was drafted in 2011 not 2010.

That about seals it. I'm not sure he'd even be in the running for the final four 'enshrinees' let alone first overall--- although it's a fairly interesting topic for a new thread, though slightly negative.

LOL--- I'll take that as a compliment! I think at the time the Buffalo News produced that video the extent of the injury wasn't clear--- it was later reported as just a turf burn and he did return to practice although his leg was bloodied.

If 3 teams dumping Evans doesn't abate the Lee Love then I don't think anything short of Lee himself signing a sworn affidavit admitting that he is, in fact, washed up will do it. I really liked Lee Evans, one of my favorite Bills of the Dark Times. But it's probably time to move on. I'll be intrigued if they bring him back for a workout and interested to see for myself if he has any gas left, but if the tank's empty--- bigger fish to fry than arguing about former Bills.

I seem to recall a collection of quotes from anonymous NFL talent evaluators that were pretty high on Easley's potential, some even indicating that if the Bills didn't take him in the 4th round there were other team's that would. I remember a specific evaluation that suggested if Easley had also started his junior season and put up similar production he would have been a surefire 2nd round pick, even coming out of UConn. The glowing remarks combined with his prototypical size and speed and several eye opening moments in each of the past 2 training camps are more than enough ammunition to get the fanbase going. Factor in the desperate need for talent at the WR position and it's a molotov cocktail of speculation and epic mythmaking--- he looks the part but his development has been stunted by 2 separate but equally fluky injuries. It may be enough to prematurely end a potentially promising career or he can continue to battle through it and shock the world. I like what I've seen from him and he has a great attitude, but Joe Buscaglia this evening reported that he's been very inconsistent throughout camp and is likely no longer a lock to make the team. Plenty of time left this summer to see without rushing to judgement one way or another.

I know Bills players and coaches have made boastful comments several times over the past 10+ years--- the difference in tone is clearly felt here, though, because it's not really "boastful" at all like Donte, Greggo, Fletcher and others. Additionally, there is actually some impressive football on record that this group is building on. The boasts of the past were empty because there was no proof in previous years that the team had anything substantial to use as a foundation. The unwaveringly focused plan started with Buddy and Chan and is ultimately executed by the players. We haven't seen a stable solid through line like that in the organization's leadership since Polian and Butler were running the franchise. Count me amongst those happy that Stevie's #13 is Buffalo Bills blue.

It seems inevitable at this point. Lee regularly had some of this biggest games against Miami.

Every player in the NFL wouldn't be a fit on each of the NFL's 32 teams, right? The fact that Evan's has been cut by 3 teams in essentially one calendar could mean A) his playing style didn't quite fit with those teams B) it's a number's game and he's the odd man out perhaps due to age C) he's lost a step, negating his one true advantage or D) he's actually a closet douche bag. I wouldn't say Lee Evans on last year's roster would have demonstrably altered the course of the 2011 season, but it did potentially positively affect the 2012 season and beyond by providing several young WRs with experience that will help the team.

To the OP: were any roving gangs of street deer in the area? Payback's a B word.

What I recall from the Gilbride era is that the passing routes were unnecessarily complex and slow developing which was a poor fit for our offensive line and the 6'5" block of granite then standing behind center. IMHO, we didn't have the talent to fit his schemes and he never adjusted. I put this failing on Greggo as much as on Gilbride himself--- Coughlin has kept him under a much closer watch and the results have been better, although a much better QB is of course part of the equation. I may have unfairly lumped in Mularkey as Lee's best success came under him, but he never really evolved into much of anything more than a pure deep threat. Perhaps that's all he was capable of in the NFL.

I'd agree with this, as well, from recollection.

I can't recall Evans ever going over the middle, but I never suspected it was because he was unwilling until Chan somewhat implied it before he was traded. I had always put it down to poor offensive design and failure to maximize the team's talent by the likes of Kevin Gilbride, Mike Mularkey, and the offensive geniuses of "Pop Gun" Jauron.

It's probably Jeff Littman, trying to ensure Mario never gets any game checks.