RyanC883
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I like the idea of adding to the O-line, but I think there will be value in later rounds. I'd like a LB first. Also, if we get a veteran stopgap at QB I would not be against not drafting one this year and loading up at LB, WR, DB, line based on BPA at time of pick.
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I think 4th round we be a good time to grab one, and perhaps one in FA also. Need a guy with good hands who can block and knock people over when he catches the ball.
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Dee Miller, if available; if not:
Werner (DE-FS) if available, if not:
Dion Jordan, if available, if not:
Olgetree (LB-GA), if not;
"BPA".
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This is the part you have to get past mentally. I admit I had to get past it too. I don't want the Bills to be considered cheaters but that is the way these days.
Manziel is over 18 and has the legal right to sign a contract. The Bills are a corporation and they are also able to sign a contract. If the NCAA and the NFL want to go to court, good luck with the contract already signed.
It would be interesting, but the Bills probablly have a contract with the NFL that they will abide by NFL rules, including eligibility rules, which would likely render the contract w/ Manziel null and void. If not, the contract may be honored, but the NFL could keep him out until he reaches their eligibility threshhold.
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I think EJ Manuel looks much more like a NFL QB than either Wilson or Nassib who both look like products of college "dink and dunk" system QBs. I normally don't like posting highlight videos, but just look at Manuel in 2011 and see the footwork and comfort level in and out of the pocket. Plus his throwing motion looks much better than Wilson's and Nassib's.
He was also the QB who led the South on all 3 of their scoring drives. I was impressed on the final scoring drive when he stood in the pocket, side-stepped a rusher while not taking his eyes off the WR (or TE) and hit him in stride. I think he's the most ready. Would love him in RD 1 and Wilson, Nassib or Dysert in RD 2.
It's déjà vu all over again. I'm baffled by those that don't like EJ Manuel just like I was when some of you didn't like Colin Kaepernick a couple of years ago. What's not to like?
Arm strength: check
Accuracy: check
Running ability: check
Plays big in big time games: check
Everything else can be coached. So what if he stares down his primary target? So what if he doesn't go through his progressions? TEACH him how! That's what coaching is for! You can't learn how to be fast, or strong, or accurate. But you can learn the rest. One year one the bench and EJ will be ready to go.
People call him inconsistent. If a 68 completion percentage is considered inconsistent then I'll take it. His YPA is amazing, too.
Don't fall for the trap that gets set by the media hype machine. Every year they have their Gabberts and their Kaepernicks. I'm no expert, but I didn't like Gabbert one bit. I loved Kap. My eyes tell me everything I need to know.
Well said. !
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they def have to put SOMETHING in the mote!!! (nothing dangerous, don't need lawsuits when ppl fall in) Baby sharks? Aquarium.
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The thing about Nassib is there is catch-22 if no one picks him before 8th and the Bills pass on him ... he may fall pretty far. If I am a GM looking for a QB and his former head coach and OC pass, I think to myself "If they have no confidence in him how can I trust what my scouts tell me about him". Just a thought but that may leave him there until round two.
I don't know if I take that chance if I want him but that may be an avenue of subterfuge for the FO.
I was thinking the same thing. Draft Wilson at #8, no one wants Nassib now that his HC passes on him. Grab Nassib in the 2nd.!!!
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Did anyone else hear John Murphy tell Bulldog today on WGR that Marrone was at the SB pratices Tuesday but was now back in Buffalo meeting with his staff concerning the current roster?
Should he not be in Mobile watching practices like Sean Payton and other real NFL coaches?
Marrone is in buffalo because they are still working on the playbook, getting together as a new coaching staff, and evaluating whether their current players fit their plans. Payton knows his current players. Also, Marrone probablly has seen a ton of tape on the prospects at the Senior Bowl since he was a college coach, while Payton has not. Conversely, Marrone probablly watched few if any Bills games last year. He'll get the scouts reports, compare them to the new system his staff wants to run, make a mock draft board, then attend the combine. Don't hit the "freak out" button yet!!!
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This is more gymnastics and speculation (regarding who Buddy like but did not actually draft). It's true that Seattle whiffed on Whitehurst, but at least they were constantly trying hard to upgrade at QB, even though in Hasselback they had a better option than Fitz. And that same burning desire to upgrade at the most important position led to them drafting Wilson even though they had just signed Flynn to a big $$ FA contract. As a result, they appear poised to challenge for the Super Bowl over the next few years. The Bills, meanwhile, sat on their hands and did not even try to draft a young QB to groom, regardless of what they thought of Fitz.
This hits the nail on the head. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. You can't get better by doing what you've always done. [insert 1000 other cliches for Nix failing to address the most important position].
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Whatever, he's earned it. I'd build a huge house too if I had that kind of dough.
+1. Actually pretty cool to build a freaking castle and mote instead of another mansion that looks like all the others.
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Plus $4.25M in salary. He's a goner.
Not only the money, but the distraction he would bring (intentionally or otherwise) to the locker room. Plus, I'm sure Marrone and Co. want to cut ties to the past under-performance of this team, and Fitz, fair or not, was the poster child along with Gailey.
The Bills have options: resign TJax, go after Flynn, or my preference: Get TJax, Vince Young, and 2 rookies to compete. It saves the draft picks that would be needed to land Smith or Flynn, is relatively low cost so we can resign Levitre, Moore, Scott and Byrd. (I know there are many Scott haters, but he will be good when put in a proper position with an actual D coorindator)
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A TON of high profile, or non high-profile lawyers, would love to have handled this case I'm sure just to get their name out on ESPN, etc. Some prob would have taken it for free. Great marketing, and even if this guy ended up abandoning it, it would have landed him some $$$ and tickets. He simply caved. When a bully threatens you with legal action in such an aggressive manner, fight back. The burden of proof was on the NFL, and if he got a lawyer and press time, this would have made the NFL look terrible and a settlement would have been reached rather quickly.
That is the NFL for you. It is the biggest sport in the country, and just imagine how big it could be if it were run by people who weren't clueless. Bullying people out of their legal rights. Fine Tom Brady $10,000 for intentionally (yet girlishly) kicking an opponent in the groin, yet fine Frank Gore $10,500 because his socks were too low?
This is also true.
NBA : "Where Amazing Happens"
MLB: "Beyond Baseball"
WNBA: "Expect Great"
NFL: "Show Me The Money"
Here is a correction: The NFL and NHL are still the best leagues. We only complain because we love them so much. If MLB had done this, no one would care because its a joke.
NBA: "what's defense?"
MLB: What's a salary cap??"
WNBA: "What are TV ratings? Anyone watching this?"
NFL: "Any team can win, just don't mess w/ our money"
All leagues are a business. The NFL was doing what it wanted to, this guy should have fought back. The NFL combines the best blend of business and competitive balance out there.
Another example of the ridiculous trademark laws in the US.
Actually, it's not. It's an example of what happens when you don't hire a lawyer to protect your trademark rights. If he has hired a lawyer, he would have made money. Perhaps you prefer the Chinese system where people don't get paid for their creativity?
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I would like him. We have not had an inconsistent QB in Fitz. Fitz never put together a 'WOW' game that I can recall after signing his contract (about 1.5 years ago). As one of 2 QB's drafted, I wouldn't mind having him. Being 4-0 in Bowl games is pretty impressive also.
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I agree 100%. Would love to draft Nassib and Wilson, then grab TJax, who should cost less than trading for A. Smith or M. Flynn. I think the Cardinals will desperately want one of those QB's and overpay given that their best player (and best WR in the NFL) is totally useless currently with the terrible QB play at AZ.
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This would be a terrible selection at #8. He has a great arm, that's it. Struggled against better teams. I'll take Nassib or Wilson. Preferably both.
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Dion Jordan from Oregon would also seem to fit what they are looking for. Currently projected in the 1st-early 2nd. Generally lower 1st.
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He wont' get much from the Jets after the Eagles traded for top corners. Although, Pettine would know how to use him and Gillmore. I wouldn't give more than a 2nd rounder, as he'd most likely be a one year-rental. We can't afford to resign him.
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New England and their bandwagon fans can't win jack w/o cheating. I wish Eli Manning would tweet something about owning the Pats. The moaning from the Pats fans would be hillarious. And what was wrong w Suggs tweet, he was 100% correct!
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Yeah, those back-to-back-to-back 1000 yard seasons with a rag-arm QB show how much he needs to improve.
Personally, I welcome Stevie speaking his mind.
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I have no problem with what stevie said. There should be competition at every position on this team. WR/QB especially..
I think we will get that with Doug Marrone. He is no-nonsense and wants to win. The end of "positional entitlement" under Jauron and Gailey has arrived. There is a reason so many SU players quit when Marrone came. 2 years later, they had their first winning season in nearly a decade. It's the same approach Harbaugh took in San Fran: play the best guy.
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Oh come on you're too hard on the guy. Bruce Smith was suspended for cocaine. Should we have cut ties with him too?
No one is "lusting" over him. Just saying give him a workout. Because, although you may not like it, it can't hurt.
You are 100% correct. It can't hurt. Chan brought in QB's last year he had no intention of using because he was married to the idea of Fitz as the QB. Try him out, and still act like he won't make the team when drafting, etc. If we end up with too many good QB's: (1) what a great problem; (2) the 49ers have that problem and can trade one.
I'd take another look at Vince Young first.
VY actually performed at a high level in the NFL. He put together alot of game-winning drives, and is STILL twice the athlete and passer that ole "Purple Drank" ever was.
Sorry, but I am 100% done with Jamar-curse.
try them both out. Bring in every QB that wants to start (except those currently on the roster) and try them out!!
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Keep drafting players who line up 20 yards from the ball and touch the ball or another player 5 times per game. That is how you draft 8-11 every year.
The Bengals and Falcons would disagree. We could do what the Bengals did: get a WR early, and trade back to grab a QB.
NO F'N WAY!
Game log:
Florida 8/85/1
Georgia 2/31/0
Alabama 1/25/0
South Carolina 3/26/0
Miss St. 2/25/1
Akron 2/20/0
Troy 9/219/1
See a pattern here? If all the DBs in the NFL were the same quality as Troy I'd say sure. But they're not. He had an NFL prospect throwing to him as well, so you can't blame it on the QB. 46 Catches for 778 Yards, and only one season of work. No thanks. I'd much rather have Terrence Williams out of Baylor 97 catches 1832 yards the year after RGIII left, not to mention 59/957 with RGIII.
Not a bad choice either. We need an elite WR early.
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I say take a qb in 1st & 2nd.
Even better, take a QB in round 1, then trade back into round 1 for another. I like Nassib and Dysert (sp). Wouldn't mind Wilson either.
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why would you sabotage your team in the super bowl?!?!
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Isn't anyone else interested in the bigger picture here?
WHY THE HELL DOES WELKER HAVE A BUFFALO T-SHIRT ON?
Seems odd doesn't it?
It is very odd. Perhaps he likes Buffalo??!! It's a cool shirt.
E.J. Manuel - QB - Florida State
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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General Patton?!?!? I would love a Jordan/Manuel combo!