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Bruuuuce

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  1. FOr some reason, large blocks of empty seats look so much worse the the Ralph than any other stadium. Maybe its because at Jax and Oakland, the seats are all different colors or something? i dunno, but it's going to look horrible for that Lions game for sure.

     

     

    I guess the real question is, can Ralph see that far across from his box to even realize the seats are empty?

  2. Here is the remaining home schedule:

    Jax

    Chi (in tor)

    Det

    Pit

    Cle

    NE

     

    Realistically the only other game I can see selling out this year is Pit (is it sold out already?), and Chi for the sole reason that it's in Toronto. I think this is great - it's really the only way that us fans can show Ralph and the FO that we won't stand, or more importantly pay, for this garbage on the field anymore. Does anyone know the last time that at least 4 home games were blacked out?

  3. I think cutting Edwards has the effect, whether it's intentional or not, of sending a pretty clear message through the team. It doesn't matter if you're a starter, a captain, whatever, if you arn't producing we don't want you here going forward into next season. I say going forward into next year because barring a miracle turn around starting with a divisional win sunday, this season is about developing and evaluating. Now obviously a lot of guys on the team arn't producing, I get that, however Edwards days were pretty much numbered as he had more than enough time to develop. Maybe this will make players more accountable for their preparation and performance on the field.

     

     

    p.s. - does anyone want to take bets as to what season of dancing with the stars Aaron Maybin will appear on?

  4. Interesting - and possibly illuminating - contrast. Ralph WILL pay for players (arguably overpay for players), yet when it comes to the front office - the staff that is supposed to identify/pick players - the budget experiences rapid shrinkage.

     

    Assuming the Bills are going to have some quality draft picks next season, I wonder if we'd be better off dropping/trading one of these overpaid players and using any freed up funds toward recruiting some of the best scouts, talent evaluators money can buy. Put some serious capital behind the process that could impact the team's future for the next 10 years.

     

    That would be a good idea except all the best scouts are already under contract with the teams that consistently reload, not rebuild, like NE and Indy.

  5. I am really intrigued to see how the receiving core does this year. I really think Steve Johnson and Shaun Nelson will emerge as the reliable targets on this team this year, and Johnson will lead the WRs in receptions. If Evans is used correctly and is allowed to run across the hash marks, not with them it will make the passing game much better. Am excited to see Hardy play healthy and develop. Spiller is going to get a lot of receptions coming out of the backfield as well.

  6. I agree with the last post and adding to that, I think communication and understanding is the key between the FO and HC. You can tell the Bills are trying to convey this as Buddy and Chan appear in pressers and interviews together frequently. I gotta say I like what they both have to say and what their philosophy is moving forward. Both seem to be stand up guys who don't BS and tell it like it is.

     

    I feel like this draft was the perfect combination of talent and need.

     

    Moving to the 3/4 we needed lots of depth at the linebacker position, I feel like with that depth we picked up some versatility as well (guys with potential to be big strong players and side line to side line guys). It also is going to help out the special teams especially in KO and KR packages.

     

    I like the decision not to take a QB high. With a likely rookie cap next year and the high probability of drafting high in the first round again, there is an opportunity to take a quality QB at a good price. Especially with Trent in the last year of his contract. If Trent does get an extension after this year it will be cheap since he has only shown about a year and half of good play at that point (this is assuming he starts, is healthy, and performs well this year - i know i will get some flack for that statement).

     

    We all know about Spiller and he has been discussed a lot on the board, I think we all have high hopes for him. I will say that I'm sure he will be the main returner as well and that takes the load, wear and tear, and risk of injury off valuable guys like Jackson, and especiialy McGee and McKelvin who both missed time due to injury last season.

     

    On a final note, it seems that this draft class is a group of well rounded hard working guys. A few more drafts like this and the culture at OBD will really start to turn around, and hopefully so will the W column.

  7. I know we are rebuilding through the draft but signing Faneca to a 1-2 year deal would help give some depth and a lot of experience to the line. Plus he comes from a divisional opponent which is a huge plus and he'll have a chip on his shoulder especially when we play the Jets. I know he's on the down slope of his career but is still an upgrade from what we got now.

  8. can we lump Maybin in on this thread, got burned on that one screen. He did blow up that one screen play but was about an inch away from a facemask penalty. He should not be allowed to celebrate like he got a safety in the 4th quarter of the superbowl whenever he is close to a play either.

  9. Does anyone else think the Bills will change up the uni's for 2010? We are all ready for a major overhaul, why not switch up the uni's as well? I think they should go back to the 1970's style:

     

    http://www.sportslogos.net/logo.php?id=ofa...tfmcucsog0fzhh4

     

    I doubt they will ever go back to the 90's style unless it's for alternates or an anniversary, or the team is good enough to wear them.

     

    Anyone else have any ideas, feel free to be as sarcastic as you wish.

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