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Bills bars: 1.) Tavern on the tracks: there is usually a tailgate outside the bar before the actual bills game. You can walk to uptown and BOA Stadium from there if so desired. Little hike but doable. 2.) Lebowskis: The actual Bills Backer Bar of Charlotte. They have as good or better buffalo food than you can find in B-Lo. Try the Buffalo sampler: Beef on Weck slider, 5 wings and the best fried fish I've had. 3.) There is a Sahlen's hot dog truck run by a gal from Grand Island. Go support her. Only city outside buffalo you can find a Sahlens for sale. Hence, why CLT is #BuffaloSouth For late night fun SouthEnd, Plaza Midwood, or if you need some chippewa style shennanigans go to EpiCenter. And for church on Sunday head to Center City Church at 10am.

Guys, not sure if many of you can read, but his actual role with the Bills has nothing to do with football. So no, it doesn't matter if he has a sports background. But that said, he did major in sports management, so yes, he did do something with professional franchises in his career. his position is a business position and being a lawyer he's likely someone that will handle internal legal affairs for the company. The Bills aren't simply a 'team' they are a company that is worth $800million. And every $800million has general counsels (or lawyers) on retainer. Relax, put down the pitchforks. his experiences is more than satisfactory for what he'll be doing for the Bills company, as he has already worked with other multi-million dollar companies. And if nepotism was the reason, why didn't Russ bring him in years ago when Russ was CEO? C'mon kids, grow up ...

you might've missed his GF coming to buffalo when he signed his rookie deal. just saying. not likely.

hookers and strip clubs. just saying.

well - He sounds like he can stop the run. +1 MANNY LAWSON Bengals outside linebacker The good: Lawson is a solid run defender who can play in the 4-3 or 3-4 defense. He is a sure tackler, missing just three all of last season. Lawson played in every game in his two seasons in Cincinnati, although there were some games in which he played less than half the snaps. The bad: There were expectations that Lawson would boost the pass rush, but he managed 3.5 sacks in his two years with the Bengals. He also looked rigid in pass coverage, which is why he only broke up one pass last season. The bottom line: The Bengals have enough cap room to upgrade from Lawson. He is only 28 and a former first-round pick, so he should catch on with ano http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/66106/top-free-agents-in-the-division-no-13ther team.

um no thanks. lots of other DCs I'd take over him, especially if Horton and Lovie are available.

His one likely holdover from SU and possible DC will be Donnie Henderson (was SU Dbacks coach, but prior NFL DC with Jets, and was pretty good): http://www.azcardinals.com/team/coaches/donnie-henderson/ce69c7a2-c47b-470e-a57f-fdbcc3c063a1 Donnie Henderson is entering his 10th season as an NFL assistant and first with the Cardinals after being hired to coach defensive backs on 2/22/10. Henderson comes to the Cardinals with 26 years of coaching experience including NFL jobs with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, New York Jets and Baltimore Ravens. Henderson spent the 2009 season as a volunteer defensive assistant with the California Redwoods of the UFL. He was the defensive backs coach with Jacksonville in 2008 after working as a consultant to Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis in 2007. He previously worked as the defensive coordinator for Detroit in 2006 as he helped the Lions defense rank 10th in the NFL with 30 takeaways. He spent two seasons as the defensive coordinator for the New York Jets (2004-05) where he helped the Jets defense improve from 21stto 7th in the NFL in total defense after his first season. The Jets also improved from 23rd to 4th in points allowed and 28th to 5th in rushing defense. The team’s 261 points allowed in 2004 was good enough for 2nd in the NFL (Pittsburgh, 251) and ranked third-best in team history. They also had a league leading seven second-half shutouts and held nine teams under 100 yards rushing. Rookie linebacker Jonathan Vilma was named the 2004 AP Defensive Rookie of the Season. In 2005, the Jets finished second in the NFL in total passing yards allowed (172.2 avg.) and finished 5th with 21 interceptions. Henderson began his NFL coaching career with Baltimore in 1999 as the assistant defensive backs coach until being promoted in 2000 to coach defensive backs. During Henderson’s tenure with the Ravens from 1999-2003, Baltimore ranked second in the NFL with 88 interceptions and he tutored a secondary that included Pro Bowlers S Rod Woodson, CB Chris McAlister and S Ed Reed. In 2000, Baltimore set defensive records for fewest points allowed in a 16-game season (165), fewest rushing yards allowed (970) while also setting franchise records with 23 interceptions and leading the NFL with 49 takeaways. The Ravens secondary was responsible for 12 interceptions, six forced fumbles and six fumble recoveries. Prior to joining the Ravens in 1999, Henderson was an assistant for 16 years at the collegiate level. He began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at his alma mater Utah State (1983-85) where he also coached linebackers for three seasons (1986-1988) before coaching defensive backs and serving as recruiting coordinator at the University of Idaho in 1989. He then spent two seasons at California (1990-91) as linebackers coach before joining the Arizona State staff where he coached safeties (1992-94) and defensive backs (1995-97). During Henderson’s tenure with Arizona State, former Cardinals safety Pat Tillman played linebacker (1994-97) for the Sun Devils. He spent the 1998 season as the defensive backs and assistant head coach at the University of Houston prior to joining the NFL. Henderson played two seasons at Santa Monica Junior College before transferring to Utah State where he earned first-team Big West Conference honors as a senior cornerback in 1979. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the 10th round (251st overall) of the 1980 NFL Draft. Born in Baltimore, MD, Henderson attended Locke High School (Los Angeles, CA).

It's been awhile since I've posted, but Bills fans are completely losing their mind with the "Fire Chan" "Fire Wannstedt" and "Bench Fitz" remarks. It's almost as if everyone has forgot where the Bills were less than 3 years ago. So, here is a little history lesson as well as some current stats/facts (This is for you specifically Jerry Sullivan and James Walker): Where we were in 2009: Offensively 1.) The last time our Offense was ranked better than 23 was in 2004, #7. Under Gailey we have been 28th, 14th, and currently sit 16th. That was 7 years straight of bottom 1/4 of the league in Offense reversed after Gailey's first season. 2.) The last time we had a QB throw for over 20 + TD in a season was Bledsoe in 04 and 06. Fitz has now thrown 20+ TDs in 3 straight season. The last time a Bills QB threw 20+ TDs in back to back seasons was.... 3.) 300yd passer: The Bills went almost 40+ games without a 300 yd passing game, which changed when Fitz relieved Trent and almost upset the Pats in Foxboro in 2010. 4.) Sacks - Jauron- 2006: 40 2007: 26 2008: 24 2009: 32 Gailey - 2010: 27 2011: 29 2012: 31 (4 games to go) There is some tangible evidence and improvement on D, however slight. 5.) Tight Ends (good and Bad): Until Coach Gailey, Buffalo hasn't had a TE catch more than 5 TD passes since my middle school days of Pete Metzelars. We hadn't had a relative TE since my HS days of Jay Riemersma. Under Coach Gailey we've actually turned the TE into a viable option. On the flip side, according to Football Outsiders, we are currently the #1 defense defending tight ends this season. This is against TEs such as Vernon Davis, Rob Gronkowski and Owen Daniels (all of whom played decently, not great, against us might I add). Under Coach Jauron we were consistently one of the worst teams defending TEs. http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/teamdef2012 Case against Gailey/Stache: Run Defense (obviously) 1.) In 2009, Jauron's last season, we were ranked 30th against the run at 156.3 ypg and 4.7 ypc (our #2 pass defense was obviously skewed because of the bad run D). In 2007 we were 22nd against the run, giving up 121.6 ypg and 4.3 ypc. In 2007 it was 25th against the run at 4.4 ypc and 124.6 ypg. In 2006 we were 28th at 4.7 ypc and 140.9 ypg. --- In 2010, our first year with Coach Gailey, we were dead last, 32nd against the run at 170 ypg and a torrid 4.8 ypc against. 2011, we were 28th at 4.8 ypc and 139 ypg. Currently, we are 30th at 4.9 ypc and 139.2 ypg. Our run D was never great with Jauron, but it bottomed out with Gailey and George Edwards. If Wannstedt can continue to have this units ypg decrease the rest of the season, it will be a definite endorsement to stay the course with the 4-3 (and maybe get another MLB). Case against Gailey/Fitz: 1.) Play Calling / untimely turnovers - Neither of these are easy to quantify. There is no stat for INTs when down by 4 in the 4th quarter. There is no stat to say "40+ runs/game leads to a W." All we have is fan opinion. Just like "clutch" it can't be quantified. Does fitz have a poor comeback record? Absolutely. Has our defense lost a fair number of games in the 4th quarter for him (ie: Tennessee this year)? You bet. Has Gailey blown some calls? You know it. Should he run more? No doubt. But is the answer to fire them? Not a chance. Need proof? Look at a few current coaches who really struggled, didn't make the playoffs early on and who's fan bases wanted them canned - Marvin Lewis, Lovie Smith, Gary Kubiak. All 3 of them have teams in playoff contention. I won't go into history, but Buddy has been around enough. You don't blow it up every 3 years. Where we are with Fitz? 1.) He is currently ranked? Right above Joe Flacco and right behind Phillip Rivers. He is sandwiched between a couple of 1st round picks. What do Bills fans want? There isn't an RG III or Luck in every class. You can't want a team to win and still have a shot at these players! When we were top 3, the best QB, Cam Newton, was gone before we had the option. Tanking the season is now how you progress. You develop a winning culture, and seeing as Fitz is better than 15 other QBs in the league right now, there aren't many better options out there. It should be noted he has better stats (completion %, TDs, INTs and Rating) than the following "Big Name" guys: Flacco, Palmer, Cutler, Eli, Bradford, Stafford, Vick, and Luck. Bills fans can't have it all. Fitz doesn't have the Yards per attempt of Luck (6.6 to 7.1) but he has fewer INTs and more TDs. Bottom line - This team will be in far worse shape losing these 3. Buddy Nix is right - stay the course. Improve the Defense. Get a 2nd WR, draft better tackling LBs, stay healthy, and get better play from the young CBs. This team isn't far off. They just aren't going as fast as we fans want.

fitz throws a lot more underneath passes than most other QBs (Ie: to RBs, TEs in the flat, short crossing WRs, etc.) the batted down balls are likely a result of the high frequency of underneath routes that are run and less his height

is it not ironic that after that draft Nix completely revamped the scouting department and dumped Modrak?

best part about being at hte game - Random Bills chant's with the Shout song. awesome. section 428 rocked it

Wolf is a UB Grad. makes sense.

so just to clarify - a radio station in Virginia, was the first to break this. OK... Buddy would trade Fred before failing to extend him. He knows Fred is worth at least a 3rd.

um except that Keith Ellison you linked is 48. Maybe we can get it straight: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Ellison_(American_football) and he is likely mormon, or more likely, as his brother did attend BYU. just saying...

as a doctor (ok pediatric dentist) who actually prescribes toradol, it's no more than an injection type of NSAID of which are meds like Ibuprofen and Aspirin. Toradol works in much the same manner, known as a 'non-selective COX inhibitor.' other types of COX inhibitors have been taken off the market like Vioxx but these are not related to Toradol as they are known as "selective COX II inhibitors." the big issue with Toradol is addiction long term, which could cause unwarranted side effects, but it's not an OTC medication, so I'm curious what angle Kramer is going to take with this.