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You don't need to worry about Kolb AT ALL...after all, its only the preseason and does not mean anything

Crazy thing was many thought they would keep 5 DE's...could still be the case

Only because the Bills thought they had the inside track and had shown so much interest in signing him. Obviously its preseason and such, but he did sign a rather large contract, a contract where it is expected he become the #1 (which very well may happen with the injury to their other WR last night)....this was posted on Rotoworld: Robert Meachem has been targeted three times through two Chargers preseason games, and two have been intercepted. The third target was complete for seven yards. Camp reports out of San Diego have stated that Meachem and Philip Rivers' chemistry remains a work in progress, and it's shown up so far in preseason games. It's still hard to draw any regular season conclusions from these stats. Meachem will be San Diego's Z receiver this year, with Malcom Floyd at X and Eddie Royal in the slot.

So Andy Dalton, rookie Pro Bowl QB, that we had a shot at without moving anywhere in the draft, does not make your list?

ever heard of the expression "Game of inches"...good teams/defenses make those plays

LOL. Reread what you just typed. "We go through this every year"....exactly...and every one of those years the Bills have sucked. Anyone ever think that maybe if they showed decently in the preseason it could lead to goo things over the course of a season. I am not talking the W/L record of the preseason, that means nothing as games could be won/lost by 2nd and third stringers. One thing that I do believe is very important in the preseason is how your first string offense/defense play against the opponent....so far (against two poor teams). Bad guys 2 - Bills 0........

Finally someone that is willing to admit what we are all seeing. Players do not play at 75%, 50%, 20% or whatever other excuse you are going to give them. This is the NFL. You play below 100% you get injured or get a teamate injured. Its athlete against athlete. Even if the offense is "vanilla" as some suggest it is not as if they say "just go out there and run around". If they we only worried about injury they would not play the starters at all. As he said, they have a history of looking exactly the way they did last night. They have no idea if this thing is fixed by looking at all the "great" players they have on paper. Its ok for Green Bay or New England to look poor because we all know what they are capeable of due to the given of Rogers and Brady...we have Fitzpatrick...a qb that has played well in far far fewer games than he has looked terrible. Not giving up, not saying they are doomed but you are only kidding yourself if you think the coaches are no scrambling today to figure things out quickly. That was very apparent in their interviews, the player interviews and the media (tim graham)....you may discredit me, but don't discredit the players and coaches

That is a great point and have not thought about it really. I do not believe the 3rd string QB can come in before the 4th quarter. If he does come in before the 4th quarter, the 1st and 2nd string QB's cannot return to the game. SO, if I am reading that correctly, Brad Smith is either listed as WR on game days...or CUT

Not only a roster spot but also a spot on the Bills Wall of Fame

I am surprised and amazed that the "Easleyaholics" have not thrown his name into the ring. He obviously has "the greatest potential" and "most upside" at Safety....I believe he is too good for WR at this point and mastered the position since they are not really using him that much during recent practices....probably needs a bigger challenge

Marcus Easley - most beloved Bill of all time with "unlimited potential" and the "biggest upside" If Easley makes the question/competion unfair due to his dominance, (and we are unable to pick ourselves) I will rock with Curt Henning...aka Mr. Perfect. Guy could throw and complete 75 yard passes to himself. (also endorsed by Steve Jordan)

Thanks for the post. Good info. Also, be careful what you say of Easley on this board. He is held in the highest regard due to his "unlimited potential" and "highest upside". I believe the defense he was getting yesterday from the "Easleyaholics" was that "the Bills already know what they have in him and he has his roster spot set".....truely amazing

Unless Carrington is showing well in camp or the preseason games I believe Johnson and Edwards stick around this year. I can see McGee and Smith getting the axe although I believe McGee's cap # is smaller due to the fact he restructured before the season. BUT, if they were to cut one or ALL I and used the money to resign 3 STARTERS I would not be upset at all. Johnson and Edwards are making very good money as backups along with Smith. I do not believe there are any CAP penalties for cutting Johnson and/or Edwards either.

Spot on yet people do not want to hear or believe the truth. Buddy said it clear as day in that Jasper is not progressing, that he ends up on the ground more times than not. He very well may be a heck of a guy, but this is a business. At this point they may/may not sign someone due to the fact cuts are coming up. I would think if they do end up signing someone it will be a VET (maybe FS or TE)

As I have said before....people keep saying who they are NOT going to cut....Those 4 players you mentioned have to be filled with 4 cuts.....lets hear some thoughts of who they may cut instead.

Honestly, not really concerned with the Practice Squad as I did not put much time or thought into that aspect. I would like to see Easley and Aiken on it. Maybe one of the TE's and yes Howell if he does not make the team. Also, a QB would be nice.

"Marcus Easley appeared to be getting squeezed out of reps with the second unit Monday. Ruvell Martin, David Clowney and Naaman Roosevelt were all getting reps ahead of the former fourth-round pick Monday. It’s only one day. We’ll monitor it to see if it continues." Starting to see quotes such as this day in and day out...not good. At least he has "a great upside" and "unlimited potential". He is probably going to wait until his 4th or 5th year to "unleash" it....kind of like McKelvin is according to people on this board.

Doug Flutie

Yeah, CALM DOWN....the man has been the anchor of stability over the past 5 seasons. Great upside...unbelievable amount of potential.

Judging from Gailey's comments...there was NO HOPE

Are we sure the title of this post should be in "question" form?

1 Down...JASPER

At some point a GM may run out of "options". You do realize that not every single player Nix brings in he expects to be a long term solution. Morrison was nothing more than a plug and continues to be as he resigned cheap. They are constantly looking to upgrade Morrison.

People assume Morrison can be a starter at an OLB position. So funny to me that people base their opinions on a player off of statistics from 2, 3, 4 years ago. They take out of the equation, Age, most recent performance (in his case past two years) and the fact that MLB not OLB is his primary position.....the position he played in Oakland where he had all the success that has convinced everyone he is uncuttable. Remember this....there is a reason why he was traded (and traded for a 5th round pick).....there is a reason why no one picked him up last year as he was a free agent heading into the season and the only reason the Bills did was because of multiple injuries....and there was a reason he barely played for Buffalo last year. Anyone that says "he was playing out of position" take a look again at what they are projecting him to play this year. If the Bills had a chance to sign Jerry Rice today you people realize that you would be getting exactly that...Jerry Rice today....not Jerry Rice of 1990 correct?

No need to even ask. He looked unbelievable because he was drafted by and plays for the Buffalo Bills. He won't look "crappy" until year 3 or 4....(in McKelvin's case, year 5 as he has gotten an extended "hall pass" for some reason...people really holding out to see his "full potential") In all seriousness he was "ok". He was noticed (which I believe is a good thing) but was also running with the 3rd team. It seems as if he has had his ups and downs which could be chalked up to being a rookie I guess. The great thing about Carder is it seems as he has the desire to get better. That combined with his speed, play recognition and hopefully leadership should find him a place on the defense for years to come. He looks, to me at least, like he could add 10-15 pounds of muscle both upper and lower body. I think that will be something that is addressed throughout the season and into next season.