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I agree which is why I expect EJ to be the starter at the start of preseason and Cassel to be the starter come regular season.

Rex was not involved in drafting Manuel in the first round so there is no egg on his face not starting Manuel. On the other hand Whaley did, and Rex does not want to get on his new GMs bad side so quickly. I think if it is a close call, Manuel gets the nod only because of Whaley. But I picked Cassel because I have very little confidence in Manuels ability and think Cassel will be the clear starter when the dust settles after preseason.

Bad thing for Bills fan gamblers though (unless they already jumped on the 66-1 ).

No. They consider a lot of things, including but not limited to fan reaction (ticket sales is a huge factor). But I can't imagine they waste their time going to any fan sites.

I refuse to vote. In fact, I feel dirty just having read it.

A bit puzzled by this one year deal. What's the point without a QB to throw to the WRs. Unless they plan on running a lot of short stuff, WR screens etc. and think Cassel (or Taylor/Manuel I suppose) can handle at least that much?

As long as Gronk is still there, Chandler IS depth. New HC, new OC. Yeah I'm sure he will be a wealth of information

On Mike and Mike this morning they were talking to some talking head that covers the Saints and he said, based on his contacts, that Drew is going nowhere. Also mentioned the Bills as one of the teams that would be very interested and would probably sell their soul to get him because they would be considered instant SB contenders with Brees this season.

Why would they read it. All we do is guess about what they are going to do, they already know

Listened to ESPN radio (Mike & Mike) on the way to work and they were of course talking about Suh. But their ranking of the AFCE is: 1) Pats 2) Bills 3) Fish (basically equal to the Bills but slight edge to Bills because of McCoy) 4) Jets But said if Tannehill lives up to his potential this season, which he could, they will be in 2nd and nipping at the heals of NE because they would be the only 2 teams with a QB.

Per cheerleader, no. But $264,000 to probably 1 lawyer who paid a couple paralegals to do the actual work, it's not bad coin.

So what, this means the Bills go with Manuel and Cassel this season? Who else is left now?

Frank Gore plans to sign with Colts http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12454762/frank-gore-sign-deal-indianapolis-colts

I feel almost exactly the opposite. He has let the GMs do what they like which in general is the correct course of action for an owner ... except in a case such as this where loyalty by the team to a more than deserving player is being subverted. In this case I like what Pegula is doing in making sure the Bills remain a organization with integrity.

That is probably the most logical argument I have seen on this matter to date

Actually not yet I believe. But he is a 2 time SB winner and went to the pro bowl ... so yes this is very silly indeed.

I am happy with the Bills D line as it is, particularly at 11:46 today after they announce Hughes But only crazed Bills fans would think that Suh was going to somehow magically suck now. I for one do not want to see what he could (and probably will) do to the Bills O line and QB twice a year. Would have much preferred him out west somewhere.

That's what came to my mind when I first saw that as well. I think both sides got what they needed with the Kiko/Shady trade. But getting Gore solidifies the trade for Philly in my mind. Maybe some of the eagles fans that are out on the ledge over the Shady trade will come inside now

Why do people get so pissy when both sides make the financially correct decision (assuming it does happen). If the Bills offer 9 and someone else offers 10, think about that for one minute people ... that's one MILLION dollars we are talking about! This is his business and his families future, he isn't just some Bills homer hanging out on a fan board. It's real easy to spend other people's money.

True. Which is also why I agree with the premise of the OP. With the likelihood that the Bills will be going with at best a below average QB this season, defenses will crowd the box to try and get the Bills to beat them in the air. With a serviceable RB this is a good defensive plan. The Bills needed a RB that can still be productive, even with that going on. McCoy has shown in the past to be that kind of a RB. FredEx is simply too old to be a every down back, and Spiller is ... well ... Spiller. The other Bills backs are in the serviceable category. My ideal situation would have been to pick up a good RB in FA and not have to give up Alonso. But I can't really blame the Bills for jumping on this opportunity when it came up either.

That is a good point about the trade and not a FA signing

Do you think that is what Cassel was told by the Bills prior to signing? And as a followup, if he outperforms Manuel in camp and preseason, is Manuel still the starter opening day?

Different teams so the pie chart is apples and oranges (though very pretty), But who gives a **** about locker room nonsense. Show me the yards.

Murray, Williams ... Wow.

I'm really not sure what to think about this trade. Productive RBs are not that difficult to find, McCoys cap hit seems pretty high for a RB, there are others coming available in FA such as DeMarco Murray, DeAngelo Williams, Chris Johnson, Peyton Hillis and soon apparently Steven Jackson that would not have cost Alonso. On the other hand, McCoy is still a good RB even if he is starting to decline, and LBs in general aren't that hard to find either. Ultimately I think both teams got what they needed short term. But I suspect long term Philly made out better.