NickelCity

I hope this wasn't directed at me. I stated my hopes for the future of professional sports, not my beliefs on how or why the NFL operates, nor what is likely to happen. I understand that marijuana is illegal, and that is the primary reason why the NFL tests for it, and prohibits it. I completely understand the concern of many, who look at Mike Adams' positive test as a lapse in common sense. After all, it is pretty remarkable that he knew a test was coming during the biggest audition of his life, and still tested positive. That being said, I don't think it's absurd for posters to remark on how trifling these tests/laws may seem. On Mike Adams - Two distinct off-field issues should raise red flags. I wonder how far he falls.

I can't wait for the day when one of the major sports leagues says they'll stop testing for/prohibiting marijuana use. Hopefully it starts a trend. Ideally we'd see full on legalization, but I get more cynical as to whether it's possible as the years go by. Now, for Mike Adams, if I were him I would have stopped smoking for a month or two before the combine. Maybe he did and thought he was clean, but trace amounts were left...he is a LT after all, and it takes longer to get clean if you have more bodyfat... Anyway, I couldn't care less about prospects and weed. I know many players who - beyond being revered by fans and praised for their character - smoke (and smoked) weed regularly throughout their careers.

I hope you weren't referring to me. I have alway stayed far away from that wagon. I know I should care about the on-field stuff more, but the way he interviews doesn't sit well with me. Regardless, I just want a solid football player. I have a feeling the brass likes Reiff more than we do.

I like Kuechly, but am worried a bit by his speed. I hope his instincts overcome this perceived deficiency, should we draft him. I would be happy with this pick. Floyd's interviews make me uneasy.

Thank you SJ.

I was very happy with Hairston's performance last year. Like many, I also want to see us take two OTs in the draft, one high.

Glad you mentioned that. I get the same feeling watching his interviews.

Man this draft will be interesting. Who else is not enamored with Floyd?

Chris Brown basically said, "don't have this discussion, it's just due diligence." Oh well, at least he tried.

While I don't see statistics concerning the general college population in that article (it is quite possible I overlooked any), those reports often do things like include junior/community colleges in their "general college population" statistics.

Chris Brown addressed the collars, somewhat. We know it's not all white, but I thought it was funny that he already posted about it. http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2012/04/03/bills-nike-collar-not-all-white/

I knew I wasn't the only person who was thinking that. Ugh what a terrible draft pick.

This.

Going back to orange.

What's going on with those white stripes on either side of the collar?

I haven't been terribly impressed by Osweiler either.

I'm saying that in your response to NewEra's post, you may have misread his point: Now my point of view. The whole premise for this thread is ridiculous, and most savvy fans have realized it. Who would get rid of Spiller? Certainly not me. Good thing we don't have to. That being said, Fred was unbelievable last year, and if we're going on last years performance, he is better than Spiller right now. However, that does not mean that Spiller did not impress, it just means that Fred was incredible. I think Fred should get more carries than CJ at the beginning of this season because: 1) Fred is probably still an excellent back and 2) it keeps Spiller healthy/fresh for when his time comes. The nice thing is, we're not locked into these proportions, and if Fred has drastically faded after his injury, then we can simply play CJ more. \\ Again, it's only the strawman that wants to get rid of CJ in favor of keeping Fred. The odd hypothetical suggested by this thread doesn't mean people would like to see CJ go.

I believe he was saying that Fred's game is not based on speed. Thank god we don't have to make this decision. CJ will be healthy and fresh when his number is called. Fred is just vastly superior right now, if he can return to his early season form.

Good lord.

I sure hope it doesn't change the first round pick (if it's a LT). I would love Bell plus Martin...

Glad to hear they're in contact.

This was funny from the 26th: Guess that's all it took, eh?