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Don't know but I bet he goes no. one overall in my fantasy league.

Absolutely right on the money. And in my personal understanding and belief **** happens because God wants us to value the lives that we were given, and to live out our Christian faith by being God here on earth to others, especially those that suffer, because as a Christian it was part of the plan that I should suffer in the form of trials. It is guaranteed. And I certainly did. However the suffering strengthens faith and when you come out on the other side you help those who are in the middle of their trials, and bear witness that since you made it, so can they.

priceless

Internet info is in danger of losing credibility because things are so fast and furious. this chip kelly deal where he was signed by the browns, then the eagles, then opted out of the NFL altogether- and andy reid had an agreement with the cardinals and then the chiefs- quite a joke. what are you supposed to believe? or do we wait for "confirmation" first?

I don't disagree that Russ Brandon would occasionally read this site- but I believe there are ways to make a communication from TSW more effective. For example- A team of e-mail connected admins review the posts and ideas within the open communication thread. The team agrees to publish an official ONE PAGE locked thread that becomes the official fan communication suggestion document. Example- TSW MEMORANDUM FOR RUSS BRANDON, CEO of the BUFFALO BILLS of the NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE This documant can summarize / edit/ categorize the contents of the open thread so as to arrive at a consensus for each category and suggestion / question. The team is headed by an official admin who decides the content- but each team member can have input on the content. The team agrees on an official format. The team agrees on the topic categories- example, stadium improvements- as well as to create the official presented responses within a category- example, types of food at the concessions. The categories and suggestions should be concise and carefully limited such that they can be read at a glance.

but buffalo isn't just buffalo- it's caneda.

but i draw the line at kay stevenson

i was over it after last night's fiesta bowl. three different plays run uptempo syle that require an athletic running QB. BFD.

BFD an interview is an interview and anything can happen although I don't want him regardless

Respectfully disagree. After watching that Oregon game last night I was left unimpressed and leaning to him not landing with the Bills. They ran (3) basic plays last night- a seam route, a read option and a bubble screen. I thought I was watching an old animated cartoon series where the scenery repeats itself every second. Their success came from the tempo, which was quick and nothing new- as well as the athleticism / quickness of the players. With every NFL defensive back able to run a 4.4, this simply will not work in the NFL- without a QB with high level athleticism if at all. So you need to adapt it for the NFL. Adapt it to what and with what personnel? Sure Belichick consulted with Kelly- manily about how to employ the tempo, which it seems Brady has been able to do. Bringing in a "tempo" coach with no NFL experience is a risk worth not taking IMHO.

yes, the bears had the only trilogy of head and former head coaches! New Orleans isn't in the market for a coach. did anyone yet mention that lovie should bring back rusty jones yet? i'm too lazy to read the ENTIRE thread again. if not, you heard it here first. forgot to mention that i am going to send a thank you note to bears GM Phil Emery thanking him for the Lovie fire.

Syracuse alum, New York NFL beat writer, NFL coaching scholar and author Gary Myers perdicts Marrone will be an NFL coach either this year or next- and would hate to see him leave his alma mater. "He's the first one to get the arrow point up" Myers said. Ayy, these college coaches ain't that bad ahhhhh??? What's to lose at this point as it is? Marone, maybe this guy deserves a break, ahh?

Lovie Smith and Bills to talk this week-end. http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/8809007/lovie-smith-formerly-chicago-bears-reportedly-interview-buffalo-bills

Author, NFL writer, scholar of NFL coaches and Syracuse alum Gary Myers "Coaching Confidential, Inside the Fraternity of NFL Coaches" believes that college coaches are more likely to succeed in the NFL because of recent rules favoring the offense. "Basically you have a passing game more like two-hand touch than NFL football" he is quoted as saying this morning on Chicago sports talk radio. "You just can't touch the receivers any more" he mentions. The NY based NFL columnist witnesses the boom of successful college coaches in the NFL and believes it isn't just because they are exceptional coaches. It is a combination of NFL experience, college coaching success and today's pass happy league (allowed by the rule changes) that greatly reduces the risk for NFL teams to consider hiring college coaches. He did mention that the success stories do seem to have NFL experience- e.g. Harbaugh, Carroll and Schiano. All of a sudden Doug Marrone coming to the Bills ain't looking half bad.

agreed- but if lovie smith is the fastest way to the playoffs- chip kelly might be the fastest way to a dynasty. the key is for OBD to make the right decision for the long haul- not nest season. if they hire kelly- understand it may take some time for him to be successful- but he will need that security in the form of a multi year deal. if he's "the guy" this is the way to proceed.

please don't say that- my wife is from jersey and i hear that one all too frequently!

understood- i was actually thanking ESPN (literally) for publicly downgrading Smith such that it could help the Bills hire him.

i would be very happy with alex smith- product of an excellent system- and a FA stop-gap makes sense based on the depth / skill level of this year's QB class. heard on ESPN this morning that Smith's lack of success on offense takes him off of the A-List of available coaches. thanks ESPN!

agree 100%. been living far west of chi for 20+.

the lovie smith (firing) reminds me of when the chicago bulls fired coach doug collins in favor of phil jackson. collins was successful, the team was making the playoffs and "on the rise". however, GM jerry krause cited that collins took the team from "point A to point B" but that their destination was point C. fortunately for the bulls, they caught lightening in a bottle with a maturing michael jordan and everyone smelled like a rose except for collins (who IMHO could have had he stayed). the bottom line is that a championship run requires high level personnel and competent coaching. lovie smith has proved his capability for competent coaching and offers the bills the lowest risk to scratch "coach" off of the list of ingrediants for a run at greatness.

i'm on the lovie bandwagon but this chip kelly guy is very intriguing. he sounds like the kind of long term, let him learn the ropes kind of coach in the pittsburgh steelers give 'em some rope tradition. give hime security and tenure and let him form his craft NFL style. kind of risky but let's see how the interview process goes- if he agrees to a pow wow. reading his wiki bio pretty much sells me. while lovie might get the bills to the playoffs sooner- kelly has the potential to build a dynasty system once he finds his way.

you want fire- tony sparano is available ...

areed. just a little anxious given the Bills history of letting good players go.

FYI the Bill's competition (Chicago Bears) have interviews scheduled with Mccoy, Mike Sullivan and atlanta special teams coach keith armstrong.

I just heard last night on the radio that the Bears are going after Levitre. The Bills better not let him go and should get serious ASAP.