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Not attempting to say he is as good, but has similar build and skill set ... maybe Richards would add staff from Seattle that has worked with Wilson and therefore Taylor could maximize his talents and improve - maybe not Wilson level, but trending towards it Also, Taylor vs Wilson, stats first two starting seasons not so far apart that it's not feasible to think they are not so different. Hence my point an OC from Seattle staff that worked withWilson could impact Taylor's development in a positive way

For those in favor of Tyrod Taylor, maybe a coach from Seattle would also hire an OC who would see Taylor as a Russel Wilson type skill player, and be able to maximize his talent. Wilson has similar attributes, limitations, yet wins. An offense similar to Seattles would already have the quirks worked out for a short qb as far as seeing middle of field, or the scrambling type plays, etc... so we wouldn't be starting over with offense necessarily, possibly improving... and he is accustomed to large corners, and focusing onstopping the run.... our current roster may fit ( therefore avoiding large turnover), and potentially return to the level to which it is capable of performing.

Dick C. --- Farewell...hope you change your mind..although I doubt you plan to since you gave up your identity when sharing your years of service. So- I wish you the best...

Tim, Could Levitre play LT and be solid, or is he purely a guard who can fill in at tackle in a pinch? Is Eric Wood a good enough Center to trade down with a G.B. or Philly to get a G? If either of these guys are suited to move would it be feasible that Nix could be considering moving down with G.B. or Philly to pick up extra picks and draft a Iupati or Pouncey in mid 1st? If not -- considering the top 2 tackles are off -- would Williams be the most logical choice vs. reaching on Clausen? And most importantly -- please tell me they won't draft Tebow .....

You made my point. At team like the patriots have the luxury to take the risk in hopes of high reward. They have that luxury becaue TT can sit for 3 -4 years developing behind Brady....There is an established QB to help teach / mold / adjust TT as a QB. The Bills do not have that luxury. If TT fails in N.E. no one cares. -- if he fails in Buffalo we continue to digress.....

Seriously, Tebow is not a huge risk? When everyone besides Jim Kelly believe he is a project. Consensus is out, it is not a debate. To a man everyone agrees he needs to change throwing motion, feet, ability to read defenses, ability to look off safeties, etc....and he doesn't have a gun to overcome mistakes...The word is out Maxx - he is a project. And a project with that many tools that need developed = risk. So therefore big project = big risk...It isn't as if he is being debated. There aren't people out there fighting to defend his QB abilities...The only debate is whether or not he could develop into a NFL QB based on his leadership and athletic ability....Project...Risk...And the bills can't afford another project QB.

I am not a regular poster...I do read the posts in hope to find some original scoops, and to get the vibe of the fans...but the Tebow conversation and apparent courting from Kelly has me frustrated. I am not a typical nay sayer. The Nix regimehas potential, and I am willing to wait and see....I actually see a ray of hope with the type of philosophy they advertise....However, Tebow is a project for a team with a QB - and a luxury roster spot to place him in to see if he develops. The Bills however do not. And wasting a pick...even if it is the 3rd round...is a waste of an oppurtunity to receive a player who can fill a hole and contribute to turning this franchise around. Tebow may be all that and more. But Buffalo can't risk that chance.

He appears better suited to be a RT, GB had him working LT. Either way, I would much rather see them signing young potential then old run down talent at the end of the road. Both are risky, and the young talent has higher potential for reward... The direction of the O line is the most encouraging sign for the future.

Gerald Cadogan signed with Carolina

I don't know about the credibility of that site, but on Sirius NFL radio last night they were talking with Vic Carucci and he stated Peters had 11.5 sacks given up -- and was ranked 32nd amoungst NFL tackles overall last season. Don't know where he gets his numbers from either, just thought I would add his comments. I think Vic is credible.

The Bills didn't whiff on Leonard. Assuming you meant the FO didn't recognize his talent level. The Bills missed with the coaching and schemes...they never allowed him to flourish. Same can be said for Lee Evans, Donte Whitner, Poz... Talent is there. We just run everything so vanilla that the players are limited in there ability to have game breaking impact.

Spencer Johnson has great upside. DT rotation is solid. Unless we are looking to add a stud. B level DT we have enough off. Sean Jones, resolves safety issue. Keiaho

Orakpo Cushing or 2nd round Clay Mathews.

3.3 is nothing if he resumes playing as he did in S.D. -- he is one bad yr., bad fit, from being a 6 mil a yr. man.

Sean Jones Kelley Washington - not necesarily a starter -- but could fill Hardy's role in red zone Freddie Keiaho

anyone know why we aren't pursuing Sean Jones at all?? Wouldn't he be a decent FA fit. Especially if Whitner goes FS? And Florence...what's the staus there?

If PP was running with the same talent level Conlan was during his tenure I am sure he would easily have a bigger impact. I don't recall Conlan being the game changing, bone crushing, playmaker of that D either. Loved Conlan - but Poz is no slouch in comparison...

Bruce Smith 85 = 48 tkl - 6.5 sks - 0 FF - 0 int 86 = 63 tkl - 15 sks - 3FF - 0 INT 87 = 78 tkl - 12 sks - 3 FF - 0 INT 88 = 56 tkl - 11 sks - 3 FF - 0INT 89 = 88tkl - 13 sks - 0 FF - 0 INT 90 = 101tkl - 19sks - 4FF - 0 INT Kelsay 03 = 19 tkl - 0 - 0 - 0 04 = 37 tkl - 4.5 sks - 1 FF 1 int 05 = 44 tkl - 2.5 - 1 FF - 1 INT 06 = 61 tkl - 5.5 sks - 1 - 0 07 = 43 tkl - 2.5 sks - 0 - 1 08 = 47tkl - 2 sks - 0 - 0 Guess your right

Conlan 1987 114 tkl - .5 sacks - 0 int - 1 FF 1988 84 tkl - 1.5 sack - 1 int - 1 ff Total For Career -- 5 INT 6FF 0TD PP 2008 110 tkl - 0 sack - 1 FF - 1INT

I think Butkus - Singletary - Lewis are in a category above simply "great". But if your hung up on the term "great" vs. the point of my response we can change it. he has the potential to be good or maybe even very good, but probably not great...at least not Butkus great.

Great post. Poz is judged harshly for his play in essentially his rookie year. often accused of only making tackles 8 yards down field. I think he has the potential to be a great MLB....last year he dealt with the play calling responsibilities and a DL in front of him that was pushed back 5 yards each play....a year under his belt calling the defense should help make it more natural, and therefore his ability to react vs. think will improve...if the DL is addressed he should have more oppurtunities to make tackles closer to the line of scrimmage....it was the year before Baltimore drafted Ngata that Ray Lewis found his play suffering -- and he made it clear he needed a DL that would clean up in front so he could make plays.

Should have just tendered him and left it at that. He wasn't a flight risk. Sign Fred to a long term deal