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I don't think they are doomed, as a matter-of-fact, I stated that I thought that they would be good. I do think however, that everyone picking them to be the AFC Champs way too soon. They have legitimate question marks. And while taken together these question marks might not demote them to a 4-12 team, the might put them at a 10-6 team.

First, let me preface this rant by saying that I hate the Jests more than any other professional sports team, and perhaps even as much as hot garbage, tree huggers and Cancer. I hate the JESTS! With that being said, I continue. . . . It’s obvious that the Jests made several off-season splashes this year- much more so than our Bills have. I’d even venture to say that their off-season this year is already much louder than ours was last year- even though we signed T.O.! So what, who cares! Did some of us (as-well-as others in the national media) forget that there are 16 games in the NFL season, and that this is still April? Sure, they added legitimate threats, but they also lost a premier running back in Thomas Jones and replaced him with a pedestrian LT- who is now but a shell of his former self. Cromartie was a positive pickup (especially when complemented by Revis) but he’s not a sure bet either--- Tim Graham had this to say: “Cromarite isn't guaranteed to shine. He has been inconsistent the past two seasons. He has gotten scorched for touchdowns. He badly misses tackles. He has off-field issues (seven children by five women) that must be considered.” Now, lets consider that Sanchez did not have a very good year and the Jests relied completely on their defense and running game to win…. And could only do so if Sanchez played an error-free game. Additionally, their offensive play calling in several games was terrible. Buf/NYJ game 1 was a perfect example. . . . Why throw the ball (and get 5 INTs) when you’re rushing for 30 yds a pop! WILL SANCHEZ SLUMP? Can Rex’s huge personality hold team of primadonnas together, or will his lap-band procedure leave him cranky, exhausted and without energy? A funny but serious point! Let’s not forget that the Jets backed into the playoffs by beating resting Indy and Cincy teams. Sure they surprised Cincy the week after, and the Chargers after that- but that does not erase the fact that they played like runny poo poo for much of the season. Will they be better? Probably. Will they win the SB? Who can really say! I think too many people are overlooking legitimate issues with this team. Let’s just see how well they do playing a difficult schedule before we coronate them as the team of the next decade!

Agreed. My stupid Jet fan cousin is jumping in circles today. I say "Pride cometh before the fall". The Jets will be good, but they still have 16 games to play. . .

I love Limericks I love Hiku even more Two Bills Drive is great! But man, I can not wait until the draft so we stop sitting around writing Limericks and Hiku all day!

I was jus at the Houston rodeo in Reliant Stadium (where the Texans play). Beautiful stadium. You can actually see the players weightroom as you are walking down the concorse. Didn't notice how many TV's they had, but I definately saw some. The point is this. Yeah maybe 12 TV's is a lot, but let's not try and pin our losing way on the number of TV's in a weight room and pale undead coaches. The fact is the Bills have sucked because it's been years since a true football man was in charge. Finally we have that. It's going to be a fun season I think!

Agreed....

to me it would prove that they are in it for the longview. C'mon, the guy got knocked out of the game in week 1 last year. He certainly won't make it through a full season in Buffalo. Fix the lines and linebackers this year through the draft and free agency. Get a qb next year. I have no doubt in my mind that by upgrading the o line and getting the proper 3-4 players that we can compete for 9 wins next year. After that it's playoffs!

Or as Joey Tribbiani would say, "a moo point"

zing, +1

how will a year off affect a brittle aging qb?

The days of riding the bench for 2 years behind a veteren are over. Think Big Ben, Flacco, Matt Ryan maybe even Sanchez and Stafford from this last draft- They didn't light it up but certainly each showed promise.

You said it better than me!

True enough- you never know what you are going to get. But with Nix, Whaley and Modrak running the draft, I have a very good feeling that this draft class will be even better than last years (lets hold off on the Maybin zingers- for all we know Jauron/Wilson over ruled Nix and Modrak). We were a 6-10 team last year that could have been an 8-8 team. With a new coach who has a history of getting the most out of his players and another steller draft class, tell me why we can't be a 9-7, 10-6 team? Hell, the Fins went from 1-15 to 11-5 in 1 season! Granted, McNabb will win us a few games on his own, but when he's out of the league in 2 or 3 years and the 2nd round pick that we traded to get McNabb is tearing it up for Philly- tell me then if you think trading for McNabb was worth it. Plus, I seriously doubt we can keep him healthy for a full season. If the Eagles can't do it, how are we going to do it?

He's worth a 5th round pick or Marshawn straight up AND THAT IS IT. Sure he has skills, but he's aging and also made out of tape and balsa wood. Not worth sacrificing our future for 2 years (if he dosen't get killed) of QB play. Lets face it, the Buffalo Bills are not there yet. Maybe we are good enough to get into the playoffs, but we definately are not winning the SB in the next two seasons. It kills me how quickly people are willing to trade away young potential for aging talent. Anyone remember Bledsoe?

I second that! It really seems that Buddy 'n Chan are putting together a competent staff. Maybe not the most glamerous names, but at this early stage of the game, I'm pretty excited. I'm expecting that the Bills will have a pretty good draft too- now that Nix and his new assistant from PIT will be running the show. If they keep it up, I just might renew my season tickets!

Ive lived in a lot of different places and have a habit of expressing my pride in the Bills. Most people I run into seem to respect the Bills and Buffalo. A lot of these people say that they pull for the Bills to win as long as It dosent affect their team. Of course maybe this is because I'm vocal about the fact that I carry a loaded .44 mag and have the Mortal Kombat logo tattooed in my chest with the words "finish him" underneath....

If Stallworth does come to Buffalo, hopefully he won't show up driving a Toyota. . . .

+1. . . . I think all of us Thigpin realize this.

Ok, but I'm willing to bet that even Payton Manning would look somewhat ordinary playing on that 08 KC team. . .

Well I'll say it, I'd be downright excited. Thigpen quite possibly has tremendous upside. Let's bring him in and make the three of them fight it out (Trent, Brohm and Thigpen). If Trent wins that show down then next year would truly be make or break for him. If one of the other two lights it up then great. . . we found our QB of the future. At the very least, one of the three QBs should be good enough to be a back up QB. Most impotant, Thigpen in '10 means we can focus on using our #9 on an OT this year-- And worry about the franchise QB next year IF NEED BE.

Tim- First off, thanks for doing this. We here at TBD really appreciate the time that you spend here chatting with us. Couple of quick questions. 1. I was always a big fan of Tyler Thigpen and hoped that Buf would have landed him last year, but it was not to be. Do you think there is any chance of the Bills going after him now that CG is our HC? 2. Have you heard any rumblings regarding Shobel's future with the team. If he parts ways and rides off into the sunset, do we go after Peppers (assuming our D switches to a 3-4)? 3. With an uncapped year coming up, any chance that Ralph splurges and goes all out in an attempt to get to the SB? Thanks again!

Gregg Williams, YESSSS!

So much for that I guess. Maybe he'll come around in a few weeks. If not, perhaps we can give him the key to TBD...

Now that Dehaven has been re-hired (after being wrongly fired following the MCM), all we need is red endzones back and maybe- just maybe, the Bills curse will be lifted. Prolly wouldn't hurt to give Flutie the key to the city and remove OJs name from the wall to boot. . . .

Saw a news clip of Doug standing behind Scott Brown at a rally. Not surprising to see one winner supporting another (soon to be) winner!