Magox
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so now he's obsessed with drew brees's body, instead of dakota fanning's
I think your jealous
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I give the kid some credit. When I first broke into the industry, I sought advice from a couple veterans who I admired that I thought would help me last- namely The Undertaker and Bret Hart, to name a few. But I'll tell ya what, the kid does a lot of talking, tries to make us feel all warm and fuzzy in the offseason, like this next season's gonna be different. It's time to perform on the field. I've run into plenty of guys who know how to talk all day long, but then they get in the ring with Stone Cold and all that talkin aint gonna save em. Time to put up. And that's all I got to say about that.
damn!!
Your Stone Cold!!
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Good! I was primarily in cash since last summer, finally jumped in a few weeks ago before we hit bottom, so most of this rally gets me back to even and then into the positive. I'm very happy with a net gain over the past 12 months.
But grabbing GE at 7 was the best (and easiest) decision I made. Not buying more of it was the worst.
you better sell as the S&P closes in on 900. This rally has a little bit of legs to it, but it is just a technical rally in a very oversold market. It was due to bounce, specially with the false euphoria that we are experiencing right now.
S&P with in 3 months will back to at least the 740 area and if it breaks that.
LOOK OUT BELOW!!
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I find it interesting that people who spend the most time complaining and whining about the current economic recession have little if nothing to offer in terms of a solution...just complaints and whining about "socialism".
The President is at least TRYING to do something about the mess that was left to him from the previous administration. Even if it works or not he is TRYING and if anyone else in this country have a better idea to stop the bleeding then speak up...otherwise be quiet.
By the way...this "socialism" garbage is not going to happen.....the government is trying to stop a potential depression by stepping in and helping as best it can even though mistakes were made. Corporate greed on Wall Street is to blame.......
It's not whining. Its expressing concern. I admire the man for acting, but I am terrified of his actions.
You say that corporate greed on Wall Steet is to blame? You are partially right. If you are going to blame anyone you have to go to the source of the whole problem. You can thank Alan Greenspan and Bill clinton for the repeal of the Glass-Steagal act.
This legislation was signed into law by President Bill Clinton on November 12, 1999. After being heavily sought after from Alan Greenspan.
The banking industry had been seeking the repeal of Glass-Steagall since at least the 1980s, coincidentaly the time that Alan Greenspan took over as Fed Chief.
This basically paved the path for all these OTC non regulated derivatives. Wall street just exasperated the problem further.
You have to understand what the government is doing. I know that they are trying to provide liquidity to the system, but at the same time we are falling further and further into debt. Did you know that the plan that Geithner has, allows Wall street risktakers, to partake in another game of profits? Did you know that the American tax payer is financing over %85 of these hedgefunds that want to participate, and not only do we finance their risktaking, but the FDIC is going to assume %90 of the risk. How is that a good deal to the U.S taxpayer?
Let me say that again, we are going to finance over %85 of these toxic assets, distressed debt, mortgage backed securities that are tremendously devalued, and then we are going to assume %90 of the risk.
Of course Wall street and the banks love this. They basically have little risk and tremendous upside.
Sure it provides more liquidity to the markets, but it still doesn't address the underlying problem, and that is lending. Banks will not lend freely in this environment. Jobs are declining, home values are deteriorating, the consumer is scaling back, all while the banks are hemorrhaging money. We are adopting the "zombie bank" policies of Japan of the 90's. Ya, that worked really well for them didn't it?
I will admit that it improves the odds of success, but the risk that we are taking in my view are much much greater than what we should ever take on.
Basically in essence the U.S has now become a super Hedge fund manager. The only difference is, that clients usually have a choice and do their research whether or not they want to do business with a hedge fund. Except, us the taxpayer are now involuntary investors. We have no choice.
On top of it all the federal reserve committed and is going to print over $1.1 trillion dollars to provide liquidity to the markets, by buying our own U.S Debt.
are you kidding me? No wonder the Chinese are pissed as hell. Two weeks ago their their prime minister said that they were "worried" about their $1 Trillion dollar investment that they have with us. No sh*t !
If they were worried two weeks ago, they must have loved the decision we made to print over $1 trillion dollars, which is the single biggest act the U.S Federal reserve has made since the 1985 plaza accord, allowing the dollar to make it's second biggest fall on record.
Did you know that the chinese leaders are looking to press at the Group of 20 summit for specific steps to protect its more than $1 trillion of dollar assets as our U.S. fiscal policies risk sparking a possibly and likely “currency war” ?
did you know that their central bank Governor Zhou Xiaochuan urged the International Monetary Fund to work on creating a “super-sovereign reserve currency” that would be stable and independent of individual nations? This is according to the central bank’s Web site yesterday.
They want to form a new global currency. This is a reflection of what they believe will happen to the dollar.
You ask, do you have any solutions. Yes their are solutions.
Here is what we should do:
1) Perform the stress tests that they are all ready implementing on all U.S banks.
2) Banks that do not pass the stress test, take them into "temporary receivership"
3) Break off all the healthy assets these banks and institutions have and sell them off to healthier, stronger regional banks that exercised good risk management. (reward the good banks)
4) Pool all the toxic debt, form a free market for participants to enter.
5) Give tax breaks and incentives for market participants.
6) Give assurances that their won't be negative taxation policies for participants.
7) Allow low financing for these "legacy" assets, but not at the extent that they are now currently offering. (which means less risk for the US taxpayer)
8) Limit the risk to the market participants, but no where near to the extent that they are offering now. (again, less risk for the the US taxpayer)
These are some of the solutions that I have compiled from some people that I consider to have a better gauge of what is going on like Nouriel Roubini or Paul Krugman.
I have serious doubts of the actions that are taking place right now. Everyone better exchange their dollars for something tangible, because soon enough, paper will be worth very little.
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Yes, the press buzz is true.
Dick Jauron is apparently a no-show for these "voluntary" off-season workouts.
I know they are allegedly "voluntary". I know that there are those who would make a claim that he is just a coach and working out is not a necessity. However, like a player who has a solid rep for always being in good physical condition even without a voluntary workout, a good teamer would set the tone by being here for a workout. Jauron needs to set a tone that these workouts are important because if he is not there then clearly these workouts must be truly voluntary.
I think the Bills should definitely get their panties all up in a wad over this no show. Sure, he has a good excuse as he is at the pre-planned NFL meetings, but would we accept a recently acquired player also missing this voluntary workout merely because he had already committed to be elsewhere when he was not even on the team?
I definitely think we should freak out mindlessly about a no-show at the voluntary workouts
I understand what your saying, but I believe that you are rushing to judgement.
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If this guy is a really good guard then I think it's time the Bills get creative...
Waters for Whitner
Waters for Hardy
Waters for Parrish and a third
If they did trade Whitner, they could let Scott and Bowen (he's too small to be a LB) battle for the SS spot.
your kidding right?
good one
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After that 56-10 debacle I refuse to pay money to watch the bills play the patriots. Sold my season tickets for that game last year and plan on it this year as well. Sad.
spoken like a true fan
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It's anybody's guess
keep drinkin that haterade
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Nothing against Pettigrew, but I hope we land Scheffler so we can focus our picks one DE, OLB, LG, and C.
ya, but we'd have to give up at least a fourth, probably a third to get Scheffler.
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I want to play the Patriots, opening weekend, on the road, on monday night, with marshawn suspended....
we'll just get it out of the way
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PETTIGREW VISITS BILLS
Posted by Aaron Wilson on March 23, 2009, 2:56 p.m.
Oklahoma State tight end Brandon Pettigrew recently visited the Buffalo Bills, according to Adam Caplan of Scout.com.
The three tight ends returning on the Bills’ roster combined for just 25 receptions last season.
A league source told us that Pettigrew also visited the Detroit Lions last week.
Per a source, Caplan reports that teams aren’t concerned about Pettigrew’s slow 40-yard dash time of 4.87 seconds at the NFL scouting combine because the tight end plays faster in actual games.
Among the other teams that may be interested in Pettigrew: the Miami Dolphins, Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Falcons and the Arizona Cardinals.
I like Pettigrew a lot. I've made my case for him a few times. If Brown or Raji aren't available when it is our turn to draft, I think it would be awfully tough to pass up on him. In my view, he is the most NFL ready player in the draft, ready to make an immediate impact.
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I dont know how accurate this will be but this is how i would like it to go
1) Aaron Maybin/ Brain Orakpo: IK some fans aren't high on either of them but they would help our rush and IMO we have the team and coaches to get them to work and perform
2) Mack/ Robinson: Mack is a toss up because yes he is a center and he can play guard so all in all he could be a good prospect and Robinson is the prolly the best guard in this draft
3) Tyrone McKenzie: He has the versitility to play either outside position and i think he would help us out
4) James Casey/ Ingram: Both are extremely athletic and could easily help our TE and Trent out...Even tho there was a post up talking about teams with lackluster production from the TE I believe it will benefit Trent
Alas I am only 15 years old and new to this sight, so this is all i could muster up.
Would love some constructive criticisms. Thanks for ur time guys
I like the picks as well, especially the second round pick. I'm not as optimistic as you are regarding the availability of Mack, I just don't see him getting past the Steelers, but I do love the Robinson pick. He is some one on my radar, along with Jarron Gilbert and Sidbury.
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I understand the whole "wait to see how low their price drops" thing
I just dont agree with it. There is something to be said about a veteran player being here for off season workouts biulding camadre with the team and mentoring young players......just sign one and get him in here.
It may be more then just waiting for the price to drop. It could be that they can afford to be patient, to see if a player gets cut, or unexpectedly gets put on the trading block. Julian Peterson is a good example of that. As long as Brooks, Cato Or June don't get signed, I think there is still some time to not rush it. Sure, just like you, I'd rather just lock up one of the picks, but since you and I are not part of their decision making circle, we really don't know what their motives or intent is.
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Finally have it available
you seem to be the expert here. There is a debate on how much room there is left for the Bills to spend. Pat Kirwin I believe, reported that the Bills had $10 Million left to spend. I may be wrong with the source, but I do remember it was some what credible who reported this.
Would you happen to know the answer to this? thanx
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The longer they go unsigned, the lower their price gets.
exactly!! Don't be surprised if the Bills take a look at Derrick Brooks either. I don't believe we will get him, but he is a fit, and I don't believe there is much of a market for him either.
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It's official: the season will begin with the return of Brady and a likely blowout of the Bills in Schick Super II Stadium.
Thanks for the info
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Does Coffman impress anybody? Does he come off as that much of an upgrade over Fine? I dunno, I just don't see it. I'd love to grab Cook or Nelson in the 2nd round (assuming we don't trade for Scheff, which would be ideal) and really open up the passing game.
Say no to cook.
Guy is definitely just a workout warrior. Has had nonimpressive career college production, Spurrier has doubted his competitiveness, I've read where he's not a "practice" player.
The only thing that I can think that I like about him is his athleticism, and we all know that isn't enough to translate into success at the next level.
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My guess is you are somewhere between the age of 15 and 19...
FYI, this is a thread on Edwards...who the hell else is going to be talked about...the funniest thing is the post you responded to was a comment about how one game doesnt define a player REGARDLESS of who the player is...
You really get worse and worse on your posts...
Here is a beer to help you turn it around...
Do you feel better now?
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lmao...one, a QB doesnt play a team all by himself...two, he only had 1 TD, so lets not over play is performance.
More importantly, why is it that people on this board like to define or evaluate a player off a single game? They do it with players at various positions on our team and even on players on other teams. One game does not define a player...I mean Great players can have Bad games and Bad players can have a Great game, its just one game right/
you can't help yourself can you?
and the crusade continues
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I wouldn't draft any of these qb's with one of the first 10 picks, I don't care how much a need it may be for any of these teams. None of them impress me that much
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It would of been nice to see him here, just to show his teammates, coach and fans that he is "getting with the program", But, I don't see it as a big deal either, as other posters have mentioned, he is a superbly trained athlete that stays in shape all year long.
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Well, they like Maybin more than I do, but I have to say, he did have one hell of an improvement in his pro day workout. There were a lot of questions if he could carry the added 25 lbs. His scouting day combine was a disappointment. But the way he exploded on his pro day was impressive. However, I am skeptical of the jump in performance, but if everything is legit, then no doubt in my view, he catapaulted his way back into the top 15.
I also believe Raji should of been rated higher, but they like him to.
Clay Matthews, I've been screaming this for a while, I absolutely believe that he will be the 2nd best LB out of this year's draft. I think they hit the nail right on the head.
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I hope this plays out, if that is the case, Teams will most likely jockey for position to try to trade up, and we could be a target of a possible trade down.
WILL JETS NEED TO TRADE UP TO GET A QUARTERBACK?
Posted by Mike Florio on March 22, 2009, 10:59 p.m.
In response to Rich Cimini’s item questioning whether the Jets should use the seventeenth overall pick on Kansas State quarterback Josh Freeman, a league source tells us that the Jets might not have to worry about that dilemma.
In the source’s opinion, Freeman will be gone by the time the Jets submit their card.
“All three quarterbacks will be gone by 15 if not sooner,” the source said.
“Freeman has exceptional talent,” the source added. “He’s a young [Daunte] Culpepper with a better understanding of the game coming out.”
The source also scoffed at the notion that Freeman will need at least two years to get ready.
“Most quarterbacks taken in the first round need a few years,” the source said. “Most get forced to play early.”
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How? (I'm sure you meant you're)
I don't know, I just wanted to get an opportunity to say it
Trent Edwards article on bb.com
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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I keep making the same mistake
graham harrel. Well, I know he got a ringing endorsement from your hero.
I'm not so sure that I am sold on him. I have to believe that his amazing numbers were a product of the geniuses pass happy system.
But who knows, maybe he'll be a good one.