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As someone who can appreciate irony, I'm sure you can appreciate its presence in the fact that you've used the terms obtuse, pseudo-intellectual, farce, self-unaware, and "retarded" to characterize the content of my post...

I must have missed the cake eating. I was referring to the phone call and hand holding that was on a loop on ESPN. Your initial post about the cake eating posted as I was typing my second. By the end of the 7th round, I was about burnt on draft coverage, and I turned it off after Warren Sapp mentioned Sammy Watkins being the best gamble of the weekend, given that the offense would be so explosive featuring him paired with Stevie Johnson (at which point everyone else on the set pointed out that he was traded to SF), and Fred Taylor (which everyone else must have just chalked up to more drivel from the big dummy, and let it ride).

How many draftees cried this weekend? If I'm not mistaken, the waterworks started with the first overall pick. How many other of those draft picks had as much of a personal stake in this weekend as well as a professional stake? I saw the reaction of someone who had taken on a cause that was bigger than himself finally have the opportunity to release months of stress and anxiety. If you had not known his sexual orientation and had just been witness to a draft pick hanging out with his girlfriend finally get the call and display the same affection, would you have still thought his reaction was over the top?

Societal tolerance does not equate to acceptance. While many could care less about sexual orientation because they truly have reached a point of acceptance, there are probably just as many who tolerate homosexuals out of conformity without actual belief in equality. The fact that the Rams drafted a player that was openly gay sends a message. The fact that Michael Sam was strong enough to be open and upfront about this (albeit, in the face of it likely being assumed even if he didn't confirm it) instead of trying to hide it while applying for a job with what could be equated with the epitome of male heterosexuality (and, unfortunately too often, stereotypical "frat boy stupidity"), conveys an important societal message about acceptance and being yourself. He may not turn out to be much of a football player, but like it or not he has sent a strong message as a role model, and it is a story worth following. It says something when even ESPN understands the significance of the moment.

Are you really suggesting that a rookie would provide a better backup than Thad Lewis with a full training camp and preseason? Given the point at which they brought him in last season, were you really expecting more? Anyone they brought in this year would be a practice squad project at best.

1) The current regime put their eggs in the EJ basket well before this weekend. They went out of their way to bring in a shiny new toy, a couple of big uglies, and more insurance in the backfield in an effort to ensure that they're giving him every chance to succeed. On top of that, no playoffs this year and a new owner cleans house. They don't have the luxury of worrying about next year's draft. Makes sense to me. 2) The Bills tried to cover their bases last year, but a slippery mat, and a hit to the head took care of that. Give Lewis and Dixon some actual prep time in the system and they will be better than any rookie in terms of insurance. Tuel... meh. 3) SJ had a knack for coming up big until you needed him. And when he let the team down, it was never his fault (it was His fault). Better to let the young guys play without the mentorship of someone who so often couldn't be man enough to own his own mistakes. 4) Wisdom, patience, and judgement in the form of Levy, no one, and Nix has consistently missed the playoffs. Maybe someone with a win now approach to building a team will fare better. Besides, Whaley has shown more willingness in a single draft to find a way to get what he wants to succeed this year than we've seen in the last decade combined. I, for one, found it refreshing. Amazing what a GM with an understanding of cellular technology can do. 5) Year one of a coaches tenure is always in some part roster evaluation. As we turn this roster over, I'm interested in seeing what Marrone's plan is. Loss of Byrd and a few bit players aside, the 2014 version looks to have a true #1 receiver, a beefed up o-line, a better cast of run stuffers, and likely 3 QBs with a full season and offseason in the system. These pieces in place last year and I'm betting our coaching staff looks better than what you're giving them credit for. 6) I think the Brown trade was predicated on the BC back being picked. Plus, it appears, if I'm understanding it correctly, that the pick is a 4th next year, unless Stevie kicks in the incentive to make the SF pick a 3rd, in which case it becomes a 3rd in 2016. This for a proven NFL player as opposed to a questionable draft pick. 7) Until the Bills are a "destination" frachise with a chance to win the Lombardi every year, they will have to overpay for players, same as every team in the bottom third of the league. Be upset about it if you want, but it is a fact of life.

If God gets credit for the drop, and Stevie gets credit for Dareus... who gets credit for the Spice in Marcel's car?

The 3rd demension was not yet discovered when the Ralph was built.

I'm guessing she chose his pants to match his toenails.

This thread is making my ____ ______. You're all a bunch of ____ drinking ____! You'll buy anything _____ is selling! In your world ____ and ____ shoot out of your ___! WE'RE ALL _____!!!!

A whole minute? It was 2 short paragraphs. Have you ever considered... https://secure.hookedonphonics.com/offers/learn-to-read-scrn-2stp.aspx?vc=ECG1&pc=SECGCI&gclid=CPOhn8fGir4CFcU-MgodbxEArQ

Hell yeah. In fact, I'd trade 3 first round picks for him... ...Mike Williams, Donte Whitner, and Aaron Maybin.

Did I hear someone say Donte Twittner is a whiney douche? Or maybe it was Jason Peters is a entitled schmuck and a bad teammate? Who's this guy with all the w's in his name, and why the hell is he apologizing? And

Depends on whether "cancerous mole" = melanoma or not. If yes, then it is potentially, now or later, a "biggie."

Are you suggesting he is military? Police? Royal Canadian Mountie? Royal Palace Guard? Or maybe Royal PITA has a standard dress I'm not aware of.

Definitely wide right. In hindsight, it was the only one we should have won.

Slightly masculine features aside, she's a 5'11" Brazilian supermodel worth $300M. I don't think he could have found a better beard if he tried.

Whew, I'm relieved to find out this thread is about a delinquent wide receiver. For a minute I thought they were going after one of those smarmy limies.

Stop leering at the children, Tommy! After your little pansy dance at Carnival, people are starting to talk.

I'm in... same sentiments, different drummer...

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...MC?

Was Switzer's point of view ever relevant? He was a validation of Jimmy Johnson's collection of talent... an (almost) English speaking version of a crap flinging monkey with a team on autopilot... more social experiment than coach. How 'bout dem Cowboyz.

You can't tell when you're being smoothered with sarcasm? You prefer your taunts with a few more wrinkles?

No way Thad Lewis, Dennis Dixon, a 5th and a 6th gets you Hamdan... all that Chroise don't come cheap.