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This is an easy one.....Teams are built from the inside out......it really doesn't matter who we have for our QB......the offesnive line needs more talent.....people ask, why is it that the Bills looked so good against the Pats for week 1....the biggest reason is because, our starting offensive line played the whole game ......this was the first and only time our projected starting ol played together for an entire game.....looked at how our offense looked in that game....we were all ready to tip our hats to Van Pill .......having said that, the most recent draft was the first I time I can remember since I've been a Bills fan (1990) that we drafted two offensive lineman in the first two rounds of the draft.......Think about it, in the last 10 years, we drafted one lineman in the first two rounds of the draft (not including this years draft)......we absolutely must invest in the OL, we need to walk away from next years' draft with a stud tackle drafted in the 1st or 2nd round....also, if we could get anothoer stud OG in the first or second round so we can move Wood to Center that would be even better......until the offensive line gets fixed, we will suck......we have talent at every skill position, we just need OLine talent.......the only way I would draft a QB is if Sam Bradford falls to us in the first round...other than that, I wouldn't think of drafting a QB early in this draft......
I dont think the Bills should get rid of T Edwards.....who else can we "realistically" get thats going to be substantially better....I just think we need a change of offensive philosophy....Edwards, should be more of a game manager....we are asking too much out of our QB's.....our style of offense should be more of a smash mouth / play action pass attack...this would allow us to play to the strength of our offense (RB's) and get Evans more action in the deep passing game..drafting two stud OL's in next year's draft will go a long way in establishing that
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i am so glad the coach disagrees with you.
fj stat of the week.
2 yards on 5 carries.
i voted 75% lynch/25% jackson
Same here...many of the guys in these forums only care about what have you done for me lately.....one guy actually said Lynch needs to hit get the line quicker......if you think FJ hits the line the quicker than ML you are crazy....ML attacks when he runs the ball, he almost always falls forward......FJ takes his time and waits for things to develop.....we are lucky to have both but make no mistake about, Lynch is THE back
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I am sure its just me. I don't understand why everyone wants to put Eric Wood so high above Levitre. I think the two have been playing at the same level. Sometimes, Levitre has better games sometimes Wood has better games. Not to mention that LG is a harder position than RG. I think there are two reasons why people want to put Wood above Levitre.
1) The Hall of Fame Game
2) Wood was drafted higher
I remember after the hall of fame game, people was saying that Levitre should be headed to the bench in favor of Seth Mckiney
Eventually, I would like to see Wood moved to Center. I think you want a player of his caliber at Center as opposed to Guard
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Sharper has started all six games this year. Byrd has only started 5. I think Byrd was an unknown quantity before this game. The Panthers may have overlooked his int.'s last week. I'd be willing to bet that Carolina didn't try to gameplan around him at all.
I don't think any teams will overlook him anymore. If he can continue like this after teams start trying to take him out of the game he'll be a star.
There is something I don't understand about the draft. (All of these are JMO)
1 11 (11) Maybin, Aaron (DE) - I believe that he will eventually catch on and be a stud. (In my best Yoda) Patience you must have, patience.
1 28 (28) Wood, Eric C
(From Panthers through Eagles) - I think this was a super solid pick. (Thanks JP)
2 10 (42) Byrd, Jairus (CB) - I love this kid. It's barely the beginning of his career but I see a better future rather than a worse one.
2 19 (51) Levitre, Andy OL
(From Cowboys) - He's no Eric Wood and he definitely needs to improve. I'm not saying he's a bust, I'm saying I believe he can and will get better, but he's under starting caliber at his position right now.
4 21 (121) Nelson, Shawn TE
(From Eagles) - I like this pick too. This entire season he's had six catches for sixty yards and a TD. However, I think some of his contribution doesn't show up on the stat sheet. His presence won't allow full attention on any one guy. The Bills are bringing him along slowly and that's probably good for him. Given his draft position he seems like he will end up being a semi-steal. (Thanks JP)
5 11 (147) Harris, Nic S - He's a big time project and I don't know if he's a bust or a boom yet. I guess we'll have to wait til next year to make a better judgment.
6 10 (183) Harris, Cary CB - Practice Squad
7 11 (220) Lankster, Ellis DB - Looks like a great pick, especially when his draft position is considered.
So out of eight picks it seems that two (Wood and Byrd) are immediate impact players. It also seems that three players (Lankster, Levitre and Nelson) are going to be solid contributors next year and for a few years after that. Two picks (Maybin and Nic Harris) are on hold right now. Too early to tell about either of them. Maybin having only four tackles to show for his play so far this year is a little bothersome but I'll wait until the end of next year to reserve full judgment on him and NH. Cary Harris made the PS and so every draft pick has made the team. Some are immediate upgrades and others will be.
So after taking all of that into account why is there such a large fire Brandon contingent?
How in the world do you say Levitre isn't starting Caliber?????? What in the world makes you think Wood is sooo lights out better than Levitre
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You guys are all a bunch of dopes.
Jairus Byrd is playing free safety. Whitner is best at strong safety. Whitner was playing free earlier this year because without a healthy Byrd, our best tandem was Whitner at FS, Scott at SS. With a healthy Byrd, the best tandem is Byrd at FS and Whitner at SS.
On top of that, it's not really the SS job to get interceptions, even in the Tampa 2. Think back to the days when Monte Kiffin was running a tight ship down in Tampa. Who was the SS on all of those Bucs squads? John Lynch. What was Lynch known for? Interceptions? Didn't think so. He was known for taking your damn head off with big hits and being solid in the run game. He had 26 career INT's in 13 seasons. THAT is the job of a SS in the Tampa 2.
Let's study football before we post guys. Seriously.
GREAT POST!!!
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You guys are sooo what have you done for me lately its not funny
Byrd has the stuff you want in a FS and he should start....but he isn't a great tackler....and Wilson is a very poor tackler.....Whitner is your SS.....a safety tandem of Whitner and Byrd can grow to being one of the best in the league....keep in mind both of these guys are under 25.....I think Wilson would be great to use in Big Nickle or Dime formations and good depth......and I think Scott is a very good backup that we can throw in here and there.....but why get rid of your most versatile DB in Whitner.....I think he and Byrd perfectly complement one another
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3 down and 7...Wood recognizes the neutral zone infraction and immediately stands up. Turn it into a 3 and short. Thats the kind of play we need. The best is yet to come from this fine young kid. He plays smart, tough and discipline. Levitre isnt far behind and will only get better.
Who says Levitre is behind? Having said that, I think C and LT are the most important positions on the OL.....I would like to see us draft 2 more lineman (in the first two rounds) so that we can move Wood to Center
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I just don't know what happend to the guy....last year and other years he was a beast on special teams...and this year he has done nothing but hurt us....I dont get it
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Nate is a very good CB (not top 5, IMO). Winfield is still a better all-around CB than Nate.
I agree 100 percent
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so who has the best one so far? Most of these are just too damn funny...I am leaning towards Crash Test Dummy or Mortician
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He should get out of the coaching thing and return to his job as the host for TALES FROM THE CRYPT
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Because the Bills need a blue-chip QB. Jim Kelly was a top 15 pick, and that was the last time they drafted a QB that high. It's also the last time they were good. Also, the coaching staff probably isn't going to be around come next April.
drafting in the top 15 doesn't gurantee a QB...
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I feel like all these threads talking about firing Jauron NOW are a bit pointless. It is inevitable that DJ is gone, it's only a matter of when. Who knows what Ralphs timeline is, but I am guessing he is hoping to wait until the off-season, but will eventually be forced to pull the trigger b/c we will lose 3-4 consecutive games.
I think most of us can agree that it is a pipe-dream for us to sign a veteran coach/college coach who will either command top-dollar or a lot of control (See Shanahan, Holmgren, Gruden, Cowher, Meyer, Carroll). When thinking about who on earth Ralph would realistically hire, I had a flashback to when we hired DJ. I remember thinking the job was Mike Sherman's because it was down to him and DJ. I wasn't thrilled about Sherman but he had won in the league so I was content. Sure enough Marv/Ralph chose the Ivy Leaguer instead. I was pissed-off but over time the fan in me took over as I started to have hope for the upcoming season.
I guess my question to everyone is, what will you do if Ralph pulls another hire like the DJ hire? Some low-key, re-tread head coach who has not had any real success as a HC. For example, what if we hired like Al Groh or Mike Tice. I would probably watch all the games still, just not care as much if we win/lose.
Stupid poll
"I am retarded and BILLieve Ralph will hire a big-time coach (i.e Cower, Shanahan, Gruden)"
What does being retarded have anything to do with wanting a big-time coach. Besides, this poll has already been done. Show some damn sensitivity.
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You left Dick Jauron off that list.
LMAO.....now that's funny (cricket cricket circket)
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You left John Fox off the list.
Also Bobby April.
although its likely, we can't assume that Foxy is going to get fired
And Bobby April's special teams unit is below average so far and he part of the DJ team
I dont think many ppl (if any) at all would choose him over the other 5 candidates
as an interim coach he makes sense
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You forgot the most likely choices:
1) DJ
2) Some INEXPENSIVE coordinator that will be set up to FAIL
TRUE TRUE TRUE
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I think we let DJ, finish the season...changing coaches mid season wont help anyone.....having said that, who is the top of your coaching wish list for next year and why?
My pick is Mike Shanahan....I think he is the best of the other five coaches....he seems to be a great offensive mind
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now I see why you are an undrafted free agent....
Like I am going to take a guy named after Mel Kipers hair seriously
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Not close at all. Lil Antoine showed ZERO playmaking skills and mediocre coverage skills during his time in Buffalo. To his credit, he was very good in run support, and also served as a role model to all fellow midget Bills fans who ever dreamed of making it in the NFL... but he was no Nate.
They both play in the NFC last year right?????
Who was selected to the pro bowl by his peers last year?
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Nate Clements
close very close but I dont think so
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Bob James
if you have to go back to Bob James (and I have no idea who that is) it tells me that obviously Winfield isn't as average as the other guy is making him out to be
and good post on Sammy Morris...I forgot about him
I was going to throw in Jonas Jennings but he isn't a contributor as of late
I guess my feeling is if we are letting all of these players go, you want to have a feeling that you are going to get equal or comparable value coming back via FA
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I typed that list really quick....I had to hurry up....the point that I wanted to discuss was this.......I just notice that when I watch some games with my girlfriend, I am always saying "oh yeah, he played for us a few years ago" and then she says " why isn't he playing for us now, he has to be better than who we currently have on our roster at that position" and I am thinking...I dont know why.....and when I see how they dropped walker and bring in washoffs from the Lions and it just makes me wonder........now for the list
clements, greer and winfield are better than any CB on our roster (Mcgee vs Greer is close maybe slight edge to greer)
spikes is a shell but please dont tell me he is not better than ellison
crowell WAS better than ellison as well, I honestly don't know what he is doing in Tampa but I just ASSUMED that he was doing fine but if he isn't doing well, I am sure someone will be quick to take a chance to point it out
Jason Peters was the best tackle we had since our super bowl days
Pat Williams was the best DT we had since Ted Washington
Leonhard and Scott ...no loss either way
the question I am trying to raise is this, are we pushing more talent out the door than we are bringing in? Look at some of the players that left our team and compare it with some of our recent FA pickups....seems to be not even close...and this is where we are different from the better teams.......it seems like we are just cheap...not so much poor talent evaluators...just cheap cheap cheap
and btw, that IDIOT that took a shot at Winfield is a fool.......name a CB better than Winfield that wore a Bills uniform??????
Clements mediocre???? IDK about that one....is he over paid? Yes ....mediocore....that's going overboard
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Antoine Winfield
Nate Clements
Takeo Spikes
London Fletcher
Pat Williams
Jason Peters
Leonhard
the OLB that went to Tampa Bay this year
All of these guys are making an impact with a current NFL team and are guys that the Bills didn't want to pay
Now think of this.....Trent Edwards was being protected yesterday, by a former 6th round pick who was cut by the LIONS a couple of years ago and a guy that they cut in camp and they brought back in Chambers
I am just getting the feeling that our Bills aren't really concerned with acuiring the best players....just making money
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roscoe and mckelvin are better returners than anybody we had in the 90's (sorry beebe).
But roscoe's not making that team as a receiver.
mckelvin could be the nickel (somebody else mentioned this too) and kick returner
I dont even want Mcelvin as a nickle on our current team.....kick return aside, what the hell has this guy shown as a CB??????.....IMO, He is hovering around being Erik Flowers, Mike Williams territory.......ok maybe no that bad but this guy isn't showing much....thank of Thomas Smith, Nate clemtents, and my fav, antione Winfield (former Bills 1st round DB's)and these guys are showed much more in their second season than Mcelvin
I would like folks opinion on how we fix LT and QB
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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Assuming talent is a constant:
1st round LT
2nd round Guard or Center
Unless there is an opportunity to get Bradford at a value