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Kiko Alonso decided he wanted to play for the Buffalo Bills, but they didn't have enough picks.
So he traveled back in time, forced Buddy Nix into a headlock and forced him to trade back for another 2nd round pick.
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Can you offer any other explanation why Buddy Nix would have traded back?
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Ehhh....
I mean, if we got him afforably you wouldn't see me complaining. But really? Between Lawson and SLB and Kiko becoming a rookie sensation at MLB, do we really need another Mario Williams?
Granted. if we had a real master to replace Bradham, I'd be ok with that, but I feel like our biggest weaknesses lie elsewhere.
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I know it's basically reiterating everything that as already been said, but really, this current FA market has been about picking up very servisable players at reasonable prices. I was bullish on Lawson, and he has pretty much matched my expectations. Getting anything while getting rid of Sheppard was a boon, and the fact that Hughes is a pretty decent pass rusher is a boon.
But seriously, I have to hand it to them for Leonard. With Byrd getting injured, and then Aaron Williams getting sent to CB, I think the man has done a remarkable job considering the expectation level. I would seriously consider keeping him over Seacry if we had to make cuts at safety.
I look forward to the upcoming offseason, when the Bills will have effectively gotten rid of Fitz's cap hit and they have the chance to shop around for a really complete team.
Props it is, you can add Robey to the list too (and IMO Tuel, even though).
Yeah, I forgot this.. much like many OC's in the league. I swear, I don't think you can ask more for an undrafted rookie CB. He might be a designated slot player (I'd loathe seeing him outside) but when you have to face Amendola twice a year, and a lot of speedy slot WR the man is a beast.
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If EJ underthrows Goodwin or Graham on a bomb, he's gonna get his ass chewed out by Marrone on the sidelines. Coach made that clear in his morning interview. They can't underthrow those guys and it's been happening too much.
And he should be judged. But still, I would be crazy happy to see him back.
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The Bills make it official:
QB EJ Manuel will start for the #Bills on Sunday http://ow.ly/qD4T0
YESSS!!!!
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EJ couldn't have asked for a sterner test in his first game back than to go up against Dick LeBeau. He's gonna see some things.
GO BILLS!!!
You mean like the Panthers (3rd), Browns (5th), or Jet's (7th) in total defense, as opposed to the guys who allowed 33 points last week?
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Here is what we need in order with #1 being a top most priority for the Draft.
#1) Eric Ebron*, TE, North Carolina
Height: 6-4. Weight: 245.
Projected 40 Time: 4.65.
Projected Round (2014): 1.
11/2/13: Ebron has been phenomenal in 2013. He has produced long touchdowns and has killed teams down the middle of the field. Ebron is very fast with mismatch speed to get open. The junior has 35 receptions for 599 yards and three touchdowns thus far in 2013. His blocking is much improved. Full write up here (I really think the NE will be drafting a TE this year and we should do everything necessary to make sure we get the best one in the draft so NE doesn't)
#2 Corner
Aaron Colvin, CB, Oklahoma
Height: 6-0. Weight: 181.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Projected Round (2014): 1-2.
10/12/13: Colvin has 15 tackles to this point in 2013. He also caused an interception against Notre Dame with a deflected pass.Full write up He is ranked by Walter as the 5th ranked corner in the draft and should be available in the second.
#3 G
Tre Jackson*, G, Florida State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 327.
Projected 40 Time: 5.33.
Projected Round (2014): 2-3.
10/12/13: Jackson has played well for the Seminoles, although Pittsburgh defensive tackle Aaron Donald had some success with Florida State's interior linemen. Overall, Jackson has done a good job of protecting Jameis Winston. Full write up
Top Priority for Free Agency
#1 Cover LB to Help Kiko in the middle.
#2 Middle linemen - need depth
#3 Big Fat DT who can clog the middle.
I like. I really think the Bills are getting close. I might swap G for CB, but I think those are going to be the areas where the Bills really need an upgrade and can't realistically find an affordable fix in free agency. Chandler definitely has lost a step coming back from his injury, and that's not even counting the drops....
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I hope EJ, if he's healthy. He's been back to practice, is at the end of the original rehab prognosis
Other than that (if EJ can't)...I'm torn. I honestly don't think Thad makes that 101 yard pick six. Then again, I don't see him playing the way Tuel did in the first three quarters other than those two horrible picks. Of course, Thad showed that he can rise up when it counts in the forth quarter, sending the Bengals game into OT and pulling out a win in Miami and Tuel suddenly couldn't play for **** once the forth quarter rolled around.
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First rounder? Heh, no.
Knowing our luck at RB, would I like to see someone in the #3 spot who is better than Choice, and may one day supplant Freddy? Sure. Late round pick, or UDFA sounds like a lot of sense.
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Even if EJ is ready physically, I have to wonder if he would be mentally ready for the Jets game. He would have had a long stretch on inactivity, would have lost time on chemistry with his receivers and then would be going up against the defense that smacked him around for the worst game of his career the first time they met. In contrast, if he's held he would get an extra week with the bye to catch up and heal, and then go to play a team with the defense in the bottom half of the league instead of the top 5 and would be a better way to ease himself back before going against the Bucs and Jags (two of the worst teams in the league)
I have a feeling that this might get a few sideways glances from people, but I think it had to be said. Of course, if EJ is injured anway, or somehow makes an early recovery to go against the Steelers, then that makes it a moot point.
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**Sorry, I realized it was already be discussed in another thread**
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Look, I don't think that anyone is saying Brady is bad. There's a reason his team is still the division leader, and it's because he's the strongest QB in the division.
That said, I don't think that you can ignore that this is not the Brady we're used to seeing. Yes, he's lost a few people. But that didn't used to matter. It didn't matter when the Pats run game sucked, Brady was just that good.
He's still good, and still a top 10 QB (at least), but injuries rack up. Remember Favre left Green Bay at 38 and people were talking about how he should retire with grace. He still played three more seasons, but he clearly wasn't the same man for the Jets and Vikings than he was for Green Bay. I doubt Brady plans to retire, but I think that within a few years he will, right around the time Tannehill, EJ and Geno will have a few years of seasoning.
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I'm sorry. I don't usually like to harp on this,but seriously?
The pass rush gets hands to the chest, the moment the ball gets released? Roughing the passer?
McKelvin intercepts the ball in the end zone? Mario gets held, and as a result has an off angle that causes to him to hit the wrong spot? Facemask.
I hope NO used their FEMA money well on this game.
Yes, I know this is petty, and that the Bills likely would have lost all the same but I'm pissed.
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Skelton didn't cross my mind, Mario is not consistent and never will be and is therefore not worth the money
cosistant? look, no one plays perfectly each week. the phins came up with a way to stop mario for four quarters, but he found a way to beat them and it came at just the right time. plus, he's one of the top five sack leaders. just stop.
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the strip was huge, and should count as a sack. honestly, between sacking tanehill to get him out of field goal range and getting the strip, he easily is the most valuble player for the day.
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two of Flacco's passes were HUGE plays. I'm not convinced that Byrd stops those plays from occurring. In fact, I don't see Byrd putting in the effort that A. Williams did to save the touchdown on the long bomb. Still can't believe Williams caught him. Great job not giving up on the play. He got beat, but still saved the game.
Agreed. To me, most of the problems we saw in the last two weeks weren't safety play, it's that we were down Gilmore, McKelvin and Brooks, and were asking Rodgers to be #1. In the Jets game we sent over Aaron Williams back to CB where he hadn't practiced full time since last season. Gilmore and McKelvin coming back would appear to be more impactful.
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To start off answering your question, he is absolutely replaceable. We are succeeding without him. However I really wish he would come back so we could find out if we get even better with him or if its just about the same. Would really give us a baseline to find out if we want to pay him highest paid safety money under this defense.
To add to that. I think no matter what we need to franchise him again even if we think we can move in without him. We can't let players dictate what we do anymore. We can't let him walk for nothing. If he wants to pull all this crap again next year, then fine, pay him and sit him all season or until someone makes a deal for him. Right now if say he would get top dollar for him in a trade. I don't think the injury causes any doubt. He knows he can play. We know he can play. The rest of the league knows he can play. He's not hurting his reputation on the field with this. He is hurting his personal reputation and making himself look like a selfish @$$hole however.
To add to your points, the defense will be scary with just McKelvin and Gilmore back.
The keys are that Leonard could fit in either spot if needed. If Byrd comes back then Williams can roam freely in a 3 safety type of defense. Well, 3 safeties or just really a nickle with Williams playing that spot and roaming wherever he see fit.
whats funny is that Williams is looking like a top 5 safety and Leanord ain't looking too bad either.
As I mentioned, I would want him back. I want him back yesterday. I want him back for Game 1 against Tom Brady. I want him back Week 3 to terrorize Geno.
The question, to me, is whether or not he'll ever shake out of "Martyr Mode", because he certainly hasn't played well enough to get the money he was asking for BEFORE the season began, never mind sitting out so far this year.
A secondary of a fully willing Byrd, Williams and Leonard at safety and Gilmore, McKelvin and Brooks/Robey at CB sounds scary good. I just don't know if we'll ever see the first, and most questionable part of that lineup.
I think that the stellar effort put in by the noname DBs this week will prompt Byrd to return to action, because now there will be even more people asking if it's him or the schemes. If he still wants the top dollar FS contract next year, he needs to suit up.
+1
Yes, this this this....I hope. I really do.
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Now, don't get me wrong. I would love it it Jairus Byrd and the Buffalo Bills came to a long term deal in which both sides are happy and a very talented safety is out there playing his heart out for us. But as the season wears on, and we've heard rumblings that Byrd is unhappy, and he seems to refuse to play with the same injury he had during the best season of his career (and one that his teammate Mario Williams is productively playing through). He seems to not want to be here.
So with that in mind, I have to ask: How irreplaceable is Byrd to this defense?
Yes, we could use him out there. Our DB corps is one of the most snakebitten in the league and I am counting the days until Gilmore comes back. But how much would they improve by the return of Byrd as compared to Gilmore or...I can't believe that I'm saying this, McKelvin?
Aaron Williams has done a surprisingly good job transitioning to safety, and oddly enough, it seems that his time there has made him a better CB as well. Seacry, while certainly leaving something to be desired is a good run stuffer and has made some big plays. And the veteran Jim Leonard has looked pretty damn good.
Of course, we may have to lose Williams to CB duty from time to time, and Leonard is reaching the end of his career, but this seems to be something that can be solved with the draft or picking up some depth in FA while our last two safety picks develop. So I want to ask: with a group which has gotten 9 interceptions in four games without Byrd, how badly do we need him back?
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When I saw this on the schedule I thought this was going to be a gimme. But even when the Brown were 0-2 people were talking about how their defense has improved. With the AFC North being a huge mosh pit right now, them going on a run does not seem outside the realm of possibility. Plus, even if CJ and Fred are willing to tough it out the Browns are (as of right now) top 5 in the league in run defense. Of course, at the time so were the Panthers, Jets and Ravens...
Browns have won their last two. I thought after trading Richardson they had given up already. Turns out they are re-invented and pretty good. With all the injuries for the Bills, it suddenly seems like it will be hard to win in the NFL this Thursday.
I honestly thought they had given up after Richardson. I mean, they put McGahee in the backfield. Hey Willis, meet some new friends we've made since you've been away!
Thursday night games are usually not good football (shorten week reduces it to the basics). It will come down to line play, which team can run? and which team can stop the run? . . . and for that reason, I like our chances in a low scoring, not too pretty, slugfest.
The good news then is that the Browns have almost no run game and we've been pretty good at stopping the run (except for unfortunate bursts which mess with stats). McKelvin was a gametime decision and should be back, and Aaron Williams surprised me. If we somehow manage to get Gilmore back, I think our secondary may be good enough to shut Hoyer down.
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I don't root for injuries, but that's a huge blow to them (or should be). In my estimation, after Brady, he's their most important player. I hate the guy (on the field) for some of the crap he's pulled over the years, but he's a great player, probably one of the 2-3 best NT's in the League. Off the field, believe it or not, it sounds like he does some good charitable work, so I'll give him props for that, with an asterisk (of course) for the stories of him and that booster at the U--from a story I read on that last year it sounded like Big Vince squeezed that guy for all he was worth when he was a 'Cane....
Interesting take by a Pats* fan over at their forum. May be seeing the end of an era:
Originally Posted by RI Patriots fan
I hate to say this but looking at the facts, this could be the last we see of Vince Wilfork in a Patriots uniform if this injury is season ending.
"No way", you say.... but I'm sure you would have said the same thing about Seymour. Here are some of the facts:
1.) Wilfork has not played well this year....not at all. Maybe he was injured maybe not, but he hasn't been listed on the injury report other than "foot" and he was listed as probable.
2.) Wilfork seems to be very out of shape this year. During the 2012 season he entered the season in much better shape. This year he looks much heavier.
3.) In his career, I don't remember him ever having to rehab from a major injury.
4.) Wilfork will be 33 years old next November.
5.) According to "Over the cap", Wilfork will count $11.6 million against the cap next year. Of that, $8.0 million could be saved, if he was cut or traded.
» Over the Cap- New England Patriots 2014 Salary Cap and Contracts
Forget your homer-fan love for Wilfork for a second and look at this like a cold hearted Patriots executive.
Wilfork will be 33 years old next season. He will be coming off a major injury during which he can't work out (at least with his legs) but he can eat.
Do you see him being more explosive being a year older, coming off a major injury, and being out of shape...or less explosive?
Is the Vince Wilfork of next year at 33 years old worth $8 million???
I say no....and I was thinking this before the injury.
Unless he is willing to take a major paycut I don't see Wilfork playing for the Patriots....again.
This makes a lot of sense. He's probably out for the year (which I'm certainly not bemoaning) and I can see him indeed getting cut. It would be nice not to have to face him twice a year.
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Maybe he needed to take a step back as a safety to make two steps forward as a CB. Either way I think we have a talented player on our hands.
I think everyone agreed that he had talent. The problem was always that he made dumb calls. Maybe some discipline helped.
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I do think that special mention STILL has to go to Kiko. The man has been a beast all season.
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I have to say, I'm impressed with this depleted CB group. Even banged up, they have already played beyond expectations. I've liked Williams at safety, but he is being more then serviceable.
How does Byrd face his team mates? Guys are playing banged up all over the field and he is still out.
Yeah, I know! Really, at this point he's really hurting any free agent value he has.
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Yeah, that Pettine defense looked great against the offensive juggernaut of the NY Jets.
Wait...
Kidding aside, I'm thrilled about how they did today. With the 3rd corner and Aaron Williams converting back to CB, they managed to get FIVE picks. But I'm not willing to anoint Pettine the savior until this is consistent.
Bills Release Brad Smith from IR, Signs with Eagles
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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So long, farewell good sir.
I can't bring myself to hate the man. He played hard when he was here, even in a system that was ultimately doomed to failure.
But in the end, would I give him a roster spot over Woods? Hell no. Goodwin. Hell f
ing no. Hogan? No. Easley...no.
To be blunt, we've picked up new talent. Everything we might have used him for, we have someone better, and the things he's better at we no longer use. It's an issue of fit and I don't see paying all that much for someone who is realistically 4th WR on the depth chart (after Stevie, Woods, and Goodwin) and 4th on the QB chart (EJ, Lewis, Tuel)