My concern as well. Legursky would be the only option. Is he better than Urbik? I don't think so. Seems like it's about money to me. The only explanation that I can think of.
At the peak of his career he was Fitz like, and he's not at the peak of his career anymore. Sorry to be negative about this. The Bills are trying, but there are no good options at this point.
Actually, I think that Charles is Dareus's backup at the 1 technique while Bryant and Cohen play Williams's 3 technique. So I think it was Bryant vs Cohen. Honestly, to me Charles has shown the least of the three anyway, IMO.
This Palmer thing is a joke. Did they just bring him because Tuel didn't need any more practice? The guy has 3 days prep, plays like crap and is cut. Meanwhile, Tuel plays like crap for 4 weeks with the benefit of a full season and two training camps and is kept.
+1. I'm not sorry to see him go. I don't know this TE that NE got but I doubt that they got an equitable return for him. Good news.
The Pats are going to miss Mankins, but it's better than losing him for nothing. The Bills should take note.
Looks like the OL is pretty much set. Glenn-Williams-Wood-Pears-Henderson start. I see Urbik as the C/G backup and Hairston as the swing tackle. I assume that they're going to keep Kouandjio and Richardson as well. So that's the 9, IMO. It'll be interesting to see who the #3 C would be in the event of injury.
Defense looks ready for the season however I'm not sure that they're going to be improved after losing Byrd and Alonso, and with a new scheme to learn. I think if they look as good as last season it'll be an accomplishment.
And if he stinks vs Chicago it's still meaningless because he's a young QB who missed most of last season due to injury and is playing behind a questionable OL. It's easy to come up with excuses. Maybe one day we can come up with reasons to temper our excitement over excellent play instead of trying to rationalize crappy performances.
If we're going back to the draft, how about they take somebody else besides Kouandjio with the #2. Or better yet, trade the #2 to Cleveland instead of next year's #1.
Don't get too wrapped up in it. It's pretty standard procedure to bash any ex-bill automatically, regardless of their ability. See the numerous Jason Peters suxs threads as examples.