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They tried real hard; they offered him clearly less than he could get on the open market...

If they didnt they should have: Byrd played with a groin injury through most of his last collegiate season, and it continued bothering him this spring. The Bills were aware of the injury and suggested the player have an operation when Byrd met with the coaching staff in Buffalo in mid-June. Byrd, however, waited to have the operation about two weeks ago. Sounds to me like they knew what they were getting. And like it or not imn my view it is a slap in the face to all of us as we need so many things right now. This was NOT a highest priority position (like when we had Henry and drafted McGahee despite glaring weaknesses throughout the team) no matter what anyone says, and there were fully healthy DEs, LBs, and OLs available in that slot. Sports Hernias by the way are very uncertain and can be months or years in fully healing. 2 weeks is the optimistic view.

Jim Leanhard and Mario Haggan are a far cry from a pro bowl LT that we could have kept for 10 years.

The Frank Schlong

Pretty damn good is pushing the envelope very far. Even assuming that either Ellis or McCargo improves greatly (nothing certain there), Maybin is a rookie, and Kelsay and Denney just aren't very good, and Schobel is old. But, fingers crossed. I would be happy if this group was in the top half of NFL lines. Bottom third equally likely, top third a reach. Sorry

Experience is always good he must be getting something out of all those starts.

Canadian is Canadian trust me the people of Toronto identify much more with someone from BC than they do, for instance, someone from Missouri. National pride

Mike Williams was worse and he was an ahole from day one to the poin t we finally got rid of him. As a human being, a teammate, a member of the community, etc. JP sucked, true, but he tried hard and was a nice guy community wise.

"The reasoning, for some of them, they just need a day off. We've worked awfully hard the past week." They are getting paid millions of dollars to work hard for a few weeks. They just had about 6 months essentially off. Does not the timing of TE to his receivers and just the extra repetitions have any meaning. DJ, DJ, DJ. I guess he thinks his job is invioble and why not; that he still works after last years 2-8 debacle basically tells him, he can so whatever and stay as coach of the Bills. Bring back Hank Bullough!

He is a Canadian, good for regionilization purposes. I think he makes the team for that reason alone

He is a Canadian, good for regionilization purposes. I think he makes the team for that reason alone

Just to beat a dead horse a little, is anyone else at least a little offended that the Bils brain trust, knowing this guy was injured, knowing he had a late exam schedule, essentially knowing he would not be able to compete likely for the first half or all of his rookie season, drafted him with the second round pick? Shades of McGahee. DJ, stop rimming everyone who is a db that can hit (eventually, hopefully). Start doing what id right for the team. I heard again that Brown looks great on the Panthers, perfect compliment to Peppers, likely game one starter. Wow, I really really dislike DJ. But the guys are working hard, lets give them another day off. Or in Byrds case, 2 weeks minimum and likely much longer, off. Damaged goods we have because DJ cannot resisit a db. Horrible. Disgusting. Thanks, you Dick!!

Or flat on his back with career concussion #2

Where are you getting this info from?

Very few people anywhere in our society are NOT about the money. What else is there?

I wish people would realize that Peters did exactly what his agent told him to do and thats why he hired the agent. The result was he got the huge contract and with a perennial contender in the NFC east. I just don't see how he could have done anything else really you hire a pro, you listen to them. Like you listen to your dr. or your lawyer or your acct. The detroit trade was a 7th rounder I thinkg that the Bills FO failed to get to the league office in time.

Howie Long Chris Long Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet Jr. Mohammed Ali and daughter Griese and Brian Griese Those are within one second of thinking I am sure that there are hundreds of examples. Genes do count, a lot. It is not just hair color that is inherited.

Well that is good news I had thought they took a guy in the second round without even being sure he could play the position they had him slotted for. Thanks for the info

Everyone has always said he was a db this is the first i have heard that he played some safety too.

Jairus Byrd Scouting Report Projected Draft Position by FFToolbox Writers Ben Standig's 5/1 Mock Draft Not selected User Predictions for Where Jairus Byrd will be drafted 2nd Round 1 Position: CB School & Year/Status: Oregon - Drafted Jersey Number: #32 Height & Weight: 6'0 - 204 lbs. Ranked #85 on our Top 100 Prospects Board Drafted 2.10 by BUF ShareThis 2009 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report: person Jairus Byrd, CB, Oregon The son of former San Diego Charger Pro Bowler Gil Byrd, Jairus is as tough as his father. His type of size and playing desire (he is a workout warrior) are coveted by NFL teams. He is a very fluid athlete with good ball hawk skills, and his vision and field awareness are top notch. Byrd is one of the few cornerbacks in this class that enjoy contact. He is a great run supporter who would make most open field tackles. Seldom missing an assignment, Byrd will stick neck-to-neck with his assignment in the short to mid zone. He has good hip turning ability, with great hands and instincts for the position. However, he is not a burner. Byrd lacks top end speed (4.56) and the burst to recuperate once he is beaten. He does not close quickly enough, and tends to lose contact with the ball. Often followed by play fakes, Byrd is better in zone coverage than in a man-to-man situation where his lack of speed could be masked. He is in a battle for the number three CB slot with Coye Francies and Alphonse Smith. Byrd is a solid (albeit not spectacular) player who could develop into a solid number two CB in the NFL. There has been some talk of moving him to Safety because of his physical style and lack of pure speed. Nevertheless, Byrd should make some NFL general manager look very good in a few years.

Its clear to me that the Bills are looking at Bell as the eventual heir apparent at LT. Its a huge assumption and a huge risk, but I think that by about game 5 or so they will give him a shot and move LW back to right. Where that leaves Butler is anyones guess. If it works out, they are geniuses. If not... I personally have some confidence in Bell I think athletic genes and pedigree count for a lot. We shall see I think, sooner rather than later.

Peters is not a guy that particularly likes to practice. Could be he is just lazy for now. I think day 1, you will see him manning the LT spot for the Eagles though

He has never played safety he is a CB that they will convert to safety. They just make the assumption he can do that seamlessly. Everette Brown signed early and seems to be very hard at work playig his natural position.

Eugene Parker= smart Russ Brandon=......

Incredible! Equal Rights... does that not say it all?????? The right to NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST.... ie the right to every job. I have to stop really you are just too effing stupid for words.