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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.

I'll say it. Levitre is not only a pro bowler but he is the best player on this line. And he and Wood together is something special. I've always been a Levitre fan but man this year, he's been lights out.

If you look over my post history, you will always see that I"ve been a big Donte Whitner supporter. Well, after watching the Bills this season and especially the last game. I have to admit (gulp) that the vast majority of you were right about Whitner. The game that Wilson played yesterday is the type of game I think we all invisioned that Donte would play when he was drafter 8th overall. Donte never delivered anything close to the game George Wilson gave you. The scary part is the George Wilson has only been a starter for about 6 or 7 games in his career. I really cannot believe how much better he is than Whitner and at this rate, Wilson will be one of the top 3 SS in the league. I still give Donte the nod in run defense other than that Wilson is a far better player. Heck, even Bryan Scott might be a better player than Whitner. And if memory serves me correct, wasn't he a receiver here like 5 years ago that never got on the field?

I'd like to see T.O. back. Why not. According to J Glaze, he looks great. Last year he was the best receiver on his team in only his first year there. And the year before that, he was the best receiver here in his first year. He's a future hof. He and fitzpatrick already have a really good rapport. Why not?

I am an out of town Bills fan also. WGR did drop the ball. It's all good though because now I discovered 97 Rock. Nice to know that there are options

I think its clear that this is become a thread for DICK to live up to his name. The receivers on Baltimore comparison does not make sense at all. On so many levels and its not worth to get into it. We all know he was a very talented receiver. Stats do not always paint the picture. Moulds and Price's season big year in 02 (I think) should prove that out.

To suggest that Lee Evans was a better receiver than Moulds does not make sense. Lee Evans on most team would NOT be a #1. For crying out loud T.O. took his number 1 spot in his first year and T.O. was almost on the dark side of 30. Moulds could do it all. Underneath, deep, good route runner, dropped a few here and there but not as bad as T.O. I remember during an interview in the early 2000's, T.O. named Eric Moulds as one of the top 3 receivers in the game. During Moulds first season, I can remember Marv Levy saying something like Moulds was one of the fastest player he had ever seen on the bills. We can argue until the cows come home but I think its safe to say that the vast majority of Bills fans KNOW that outside of Andre Reed, Moulds was the best receiver in Bills history.

Eric Moulds is my favorite Bill after the super bowl era (Antoine Winfield a close 2nd). Not saying that he is on Eric's level but isn't ironic that the same could be said for Stevie Johnston as well. He didn't blow up until his third year. I totally agree that Eric Moulds had hof talent. He compares very similarly to Andre Johnson but I think Moulds was faster.

I had ncaa 12 but took it back to game stop the next day. hated it. I still play ncaa 10 online (the best one if you ask me). Anyone still play it? Would like to get a game going online if anyone still around

1) Williams 2) Whitner 3) Florence 4) Moats 5) Stroud 6) Kelsay 7) Poz That's it for me. Coming up with 5 names was tough enough.

Thanks for the info, I didn't realize that he did not get along with Gray. My take on the whole matter is this. I think Wanny's hiring will have two parts. One, he will give the most input/support to Edwards. However, Edwards will still have final say on what goes on the defensive side of the ball. Also, I think Wanny gives Gailey someone to bounce ideas off of as far as direction/strategy of the team. Remember Gailey once worked for Wanny and these guys worked together in Dalls (I think). Although Wanny is not an offensive coach, it doesn't mean he doesn't know about offense (see Bellichick). I think too often people pigeon whole coaches into thinking that they only know one side of the ball or the other.

Sure I'll take the bait. No I am not a manager. What would make you wonder if I am a manager? By the way. One of the points that I made that I think was overlooked is this: Why would the Bills offer Lebeau a job as a defensive coordinator when he was already employed by the Bills as an assistant head coach?