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That is what I will be holding my breath for. Last year while watching the draft I celebrated when they traded down. Hopefully I can do the same again this year!

So every receiver needs to either be a #1 or cut? Show you any stat and it won't matter? Well then your mind is made up that you dislike Stevie no matter what. What would be the point in engaging you in a conversation about his talents? It bothers me tremendously that players have to deal with fans like this. What has he done to deserve this vitriol? Give me an error and or a scenario involving Stevie and I will give you a similar one with a player who I am sure you think is better. Go ahead any situation or scenario that Stevie gets dogged for. I have some time to kill...

It is so hard to make any projections before pro day and combine performances. I was pleasantly surprised to see some of the names there. That said I've seen Jackson in the 3rd multiple times throughout projections, Lewan would surprise me as a top 15 pick, Borland's size/abilities may hamper him a bit, etc... Still very early in the process and I had the ability to scroll down before making picks. Kind of why I went Benjamin over ASJ as I knew Niklas was there. Call me a cheater

Since it is such a deep draft I would prefer a scenario where the Bills traded down multiple times. Something like trading down to 17 which would net the Bills 17 and 48. Then trading down from 17 to 22 which would net us 22 and 86. From that position the Bills would have 22, 41, 48, 73, and 86. Using Drafttek rankings my draft would look something like this: 22: Taylor Lewan OT 41: Kelvin Benjamin WR 48: Troy Niklas TE 73: Gabe Jackson OG 86: Chris Borland LB Going strictly off of the rankings and picking players that were ranked at or lower than our selections (according to drafttek) I think that would be a heck of a draft. RT, G, Tall WR, TE, and LB all are upgraded and that is pretty much all of our current needs. The second round is a money round this year and I would like to have at least one extra crack at it.

Me too but wow is this second round just stocked this year! Really would love a trade down to get extra picks in this round. I like the options here almost more than in round 1. Van Noy, Skov, ASJ, Niklas, Cyril Richardson, Kelvin Benjamin, Jordan Matthews etc... all could be sitting there in the second round.

My take away from this: Ebron is in the Jimmy Graham mold of catching a lot, yac, except he has a concerning drop rate ASJ has terrible yac but catches everything thrown his way Amaro is almost a wr just in a big body. 87% of his snaps in the slot are really eye popping. It struck me as weird then that so many of his catches were 1-5 yards away from the los Niklas is a te in the traditional sense that he lines up inline the majority of the time. which then surprised me that he caught most of his passes 6-10 yards out and averaged 6.41 yac. Rogers lined up a ton in the slot but didn't have a single catch over 20 yards from the los? That is interesting to say the least and scary to me. Going purely off of these stats (I know stats are for losers) Niklas really looks like a great prospect for the Bills. He seems to be well rounded and can still do some damage receiving wise.

Yeah this draft really stacks up well for the bills. Depth seems to be at te ot and lb which all are need positions imo. I know it has been discussed moving kiko to the outside but I'm more a if it ain't broke don't fix it and wouldn't mind seeing him stay in the middle. What are the negatives on van not that are pushing him to the second round? I've seen that he doesn't have elite athleticism but makes up for it with great instincts. Is there anything else?

I think they need that. I will be LOUD during the game as the last few have been very lackluster from a fan perspective. I was very disappointed in the crowd noise (and Cuse as well of course) Saturday. It was dead in there!

That or the OT-Robinson OG Cyril Richardson TE-C.J. Fiedorowicz Are my favorite out of these. My bold prediction? Thad Lewis is our opening day starter.

Why not another prospect thread. How do people feel about him as a potential 2nd rounder? I happened to catch his bowl game in 2012 and he was an absolute animal. I don't get to see too much of him as BYU isn't regularly on but when I did I tried to key on him. I think he is a pretty complete lb and think he would make an excellent addition to the linebacking group. So what do people think?

Pickle juice is great for when I am sick. Between that and peperoncini juice I clear my sinuses as soon as they start acting up!

From the article and my own guessing... He will probably play limited minutes to get him back in gear so he is full go on Saturday. I would imagine we see something like 10 or so minutes. I'm thinking that Saturday (okay i'm hoping) was a wake up call and they come out ready to destroy BC. Last place team in the ACC is the perfect warmup for Duke.

Keita practiced yesterday and appears ready to go! Linky

This was my answer as well. Leaving from the Syracuse area and started drinking right away. We actually had gotten drunk the night before and tried staying awake to keep drinking but I passed out about 2:30. Hair of the dog style started drinking again at 4:30. Nursed a wicked hangover from halfway through the game until we got back on the bus and I could pass out.

I work at an agency that supports developmentally disabled individuals. Stories like this are awesome! It's great to not only see the kid succeed but also the team and area rally around him. Just awesome all around!

I'm still at zero... Probably where lurking more than posting helps me out. I think and say bad things about posters out loud instead of typing them lol. I can't tell you how many times I've typed out a post and then not put it up.

Doesn't the cash to the cap philosophy put the entire signing bonus in year one for cap purposes? I thought that wa the benefit and idea behind it so that money wouldn't be tied updated in the contract. Mind you I have no idea if I'm correct it's just what my understanding of the philosophy was.

I'll take later... Like sometime next season later!

I agree Ellen isn't attractive but she is a much bigger star than Ellen page. Anne heche though also came out years ago and is also very attractive. I just don't ever find it surprising when a performer comes out as gay. I think they are the group that has progressed furthest along the this isn't a big deal timeline that sports is just beginning.

I'm a nice guy but I don't know if I'm that nice lol A lot of ticky tack fouls it seemed went cuses way in the second half. Not that I'm mad they were called of course lol.

Hmmm I'm gonna disagree with this. You think just 12 years ago? How long ago did Ellen degeneres come out? Wasn't that the 90s? I had no idea who this was and when I read the girl that played Juno I thought how long ago is that? She isn't a name to me or really many people it appears judging by the tenor of this thread. Also performing arts have always been more accepting of homosexuals than for example sports. This announcement isn't groundbreaking or important in any way. I completely understand why this is a news story as the celebrity information industry is huge and many people care about what and who famous people are doing. Michael Sam is a big deal because he is the first nfl player to come out. Hopefully sports end up where movie stars and musicians are at now. where an announcement of sexuality doesn't register a blip on most peoples radar. My who cares comes more from a perspective of not caring about celebrities in general but specifically not ones who I have only seen one movie years ago with them in it. I saw this covered on Fox News and thought to myself why is the sexuality of this person a big deal? As for your idea of her being attractive and not the normal looking lesbian, while a dangerous stereotype to make, I'd say Anne heche did it (in my best Simpsons did it voice)

I've got a few things to say lol 1. The refs were terrible today in favor of cuse. A ton of suspect calls against nc state. 2. Ennis and fair appear to have hit a bit of a wall. I don't know of it is physical or mental which leads me to... 3. The whole team mailed it in today. They did it after duke but cooney went bananas. He didn't have that game today luckily rak played great. 4. Really really missing Keita out there. 5. This 6 man rotation is trouble. Roberson has such a quick hook on him he can't do anything wrong out there or he gets yanked. I know that is jimmy b's style but I think some time/experience for Roberson is a necessity at this point. 6. If they've got 9 lives they've used at least 3 of them in the month of February! If it is close I have complete faith that they will pull it out. It's the same feeling I have watching the Yankees and one I wih I could have for the Bills. 7. 25 and freaking OHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! If you're serious let me know. I know a few people to that have their own printing businesses.

Ouch haha

I'd be interested I'm here all the time but lurk way more than I post (not sure if that matters). You can PM me the rules as well.

Couple of funny jokes I have come across since the game: It used to be Tyler Dennis until he gave Pitt the D Jim Boeheim has a 74 inch Ennis and he knows how to use it ESPN is reporting Syracuse freshman Tyler Ennis is under investigation by the Federal Wildlife Agency. Sources say Ennis is being accused of single handedly slaying 5 panthers, first back on January 18th in Syracuse NY and then again on Wednesday somewhere around Pittsburgh PA. There are also rumors that Ennis has been known to slay bears, wildcats, and eagles among other animals.