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Do you know what Matt Schaub, Rob Johnson, Matt Flynn, Matt Cassell, Kevin Kolb, etc etc all have in common? They WERE backups to established quarterbacks that ended up being a starter elsewhere and given a big contract. Kirk Cousins will follow the same path.

let's not over react because the skins used "a 4th round pick" on a qb. You all act like that 4th round pick would have netted them a pro bowler. If kirk counsins is as good as advertised, the skins will get a 1st rounder when they trade him in 2 or 3 years. To the point about Shanahan, they guy can coach offensive football. Say what you want about him being a head coach/gm but as far as offensive football the guy is up there with the best that are currently coaching. The way he would script the first 15 or so calls at the beginning of games during the 90s was good stuff. When the Bills lost out on Shanny I was so upset. I remember when the Bills announced they were going to hire Gailey, I almost threw up. Then after a few days, I started to warm up to the idea a bit. The more and more I thought about it, the more I started to warm up to it. Seeing him on the sideline with the playchart and always talking to the qb made me feel comfortable compared to the hands off coaches we had in he past. I wouldnt trade Gailey for Shanney at all. Keep this in mind though, Gailey is entering into the last year of his contract. He may very well be on the hot seat.

So now this is third person that you have accused of making an idiotic comment. You can talk football without the insults.

There was/is only one position on the roster that we needed to draft a starter on day one. You know which one that is? A receiver. We have a legit #1 in Stevie. We have a strong number #3 in Nelson and then we have a bunch of fours and fives. We do not have a #2 receiver on this roster. Easley did look really good last year in pre season. I really feel like we messed up not getting Floyd. Or moving up on day 2 and getting quick out of appalachin state. That kid look like he would be the perfect fit in our system. And as for Glynn. Sheesh. The stinch of Mike Williams is all over that pick. I am sure even Jamie Nails think this guy is too big and slow. I really hope they address the receiver void on this roster.

a 6-10 team should at least be able to draft an opening day starter. I am not feeling to good about this draft so far.

This is the type of thread you get during the off season. It doesnt matter who the offensive coordinator is, as long as Chan Gailey is the HC, he is calling the plays. End of Story. Picking on Modkins??? Are you serious?? The guy has worked with Gailey for years and probably does a good job of emphasizing the things that are important to Gailey.

Upgrade over McGee? Not hardly. No thanks.

Told you so. And they still aren't done. If Ingram is on the board they are taking him as well.

My guess is that he is going to be a Bill. Wanny has convinced the brass to invest heavily on the dline. This is a chance for our dline on par with the bears, giants and lions.

I don't have a high opinion on dreamlike florence. He gets beat too much. McGee is our best corner q

I would rather see t.o. back but have no problems with Lee Evans coming back at a minimum salary and competing for a spot. Say what you want about Lee Evans but I bet you he is faster than any of the receivers on the Bills roster to this day (not counting Roscoe who isn't on our roster). I tell you this though, Haggan to me is the best receiver on our roster outside of Stevie and D. nelson. I would not mind entering the season with the following 6 receivers. (since we run so many 4 sets anyway) op S. Johnson, Easley, Parish, Nelson and Haggan and D. Jones. With the Bills system, rac guys are really valued. Also, I would not mind seeing Maybin back at a low salary. He produced last year more than Merriman did in his last two years. Good thread!!

RDE: Williams DT: Williams DT: Dareus (3 technique) LDE: Kelsay WLB: Merriman ILB: Shepard SLB: Barnett CB: McGee CB: Williams FS: Byrd SS: Wilson 3rd/Nickel is Florence although Williams will play actual nickle spot I expect Bills to draft melvin ingram in 1st round

what is wrong with lee evans or t.o.

What about T.O. or Lee Evans??? I know I'll get flamed but 2 seasons ago. When he had a receiving core which featured S. Johnson, L. Evans, R. Parish and D. Nelson they were moving the ball up and down the field.

Buddy tied up millions in Merriman?? I don't think so. http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2011/1/11/1928224/shawne-merriman-contract-details-olb-gets-big-guarantees

You are looking at front four of Edwards (Unless they get a 1st rounder to start) Williams, Dareus and Kelsay. Troup Heard Carrington Johnson are rotational guys. Sheppard in the middle. Barnett and Meriman (or Moats if they cut Merriman) on the outside. They will undoubtedly add both an OLB and a true DE (non of that tweener junk) during the first 3 rounds. The secondary is a strength for the defense especially at safety. McGee and Williams will likely start with Florence coming in on nickle kicking Williams into the slot. Also, McKelvin will be interesting. He might get a chance to do something.

Where is Stevie Johnson? I don't see him on the field anymore.

Any guy who names himself after George "Tone Loc" Edwards deserves to get a hard time for a post like that. Curious, did George Edwards work under Wanny when he was in Miami.

no thanks. he has the body of a full back. with a gut

Not insider info just making predictions like many people on the forum do. Evans sucked in Bmore but he was good in his last year at Buffalo. It's possible (not likely) that a return back to the Ralph will work out well. Last year, when the bills started johnson, evans and parish they put up big numbers. All three receivers. The ball was spread evenly between the three. Not like now when its the stevie johnson show. As I see the bills have a number 1 receiver (Johnson)a number 3 receiver (Nelson) and a bunch of 4 (nelson, Roosevelet)and 5 receivers. I am really hoping Easley comes back in healthy. In those preseason games, he looked like he could be a solid #2 (I know its only preseason). As far as who the Bills might actually get in the first. Check out Nick Perry from USC. He played DE at usc, he's more of a tweener. Good speed off the ball high motor guy plays sideline to sideline.

Very strong post. I couldn't agree more.

I was always a huge Donte Whitner supporter. I thought the Bills made a big mistake. I didn't see the light until a few weeks went by this season. George Wilson is clearly better than Whitner. He makes plays. I still say Whitner is better against the run and more versatile. But as far as overall and being a difference maker, clearly Wilson.

Bills wont have to trade that high for rg3> Of the teams listed above bills, only washimgton has a need at qb. Also, the Bills will be a 43 next year with darious and williams in the middle> This will move barnett inside and sheppard outside with moats 3rd down and batten 1and2 downs. bills are banking on healthy easley as well so you wont see a wr at 1st. also, the secondary has been their strength> Pass rush is priority> they need best de possible in 1st round> 2nd olb and third wr or te. when was the last time bills spent big money on fa other than to. also, i would love to see evans back: he and stevie played well together. and provides depth at wr. imagine a five of johnson, evans, parrish, nelson, easley. also can bills afford levitre and wood. personally, levitre is everybit as good as wood. with less injuries.

Good point. And I did think about the better personnel. But Dareus and Barnett and Merriman are the only new parts. And more than that. Can you really see Whitner making those plays even if he were here this year? Those picks? pass breakups? Pass defense iq? I really don't think so. And this is coming from someone who was a big Whitner fan.

I think Gailey and his staff is the BIGGEST reason for the change. Mainly Gailey. Even though last year our record stunk, I just had a good feeling about Gailey. I must admit when he was hired, I thought the Bills absolutely lost their minds. But this guy is a damn good coach and someone who absolutely my pick for coach of the year so far. Yeah I'd like to see him spread it out less on 3rd and short. I'd like to see a little more play action out of the strong or weak I. But this is guy is the best offensive mind we've had here since Teddy M.