starrymessenger

I saw him on the morning show and he said he did not feel NO was a good idea. Pretty straightforward. Wasn't putting the team down, just referencing his issues. Don't know if ours is the best lockerroom in terms of veteran leadership and support, but it wouldn't be the worst either. If he is there in the third I would not be in the least upset, depending on how else the draft went for us to that point and who all was left on the board.

Tyler Bray is Ryan Mallett without Petrino and the SEC passing records. That said, I liked Mallett two years ago and still do today. Interesting that the Bills are checking him out given their lack of interest in Mallett (understandable though given they got to draft Kelvin Sheppard in the 3rd instead).

If he falls in the draft I'm definitely a buyer. He's not a bad kid either and he understands that he has behavioural issues that need to be managed. That in itself is positive. When asked recently if he would like to be draftd by the Saints he actually said no because it was too close to home and to trouble. Buff is a long way from the bayou.

I can leg press 30 lbs 700 times.

Having an openly gay player on an NFL roster would be problematic for the team IMO. Might be possible and maybe even desirable but at the very least the guy would have to be total badass and a great player. MT will be good but the consensus seems to be that he is far from being the next Ray Lewis.

I am ok and hopeful with RB. I think his heart has always been in the right place (though many would doubt it). I remember seeing him after the Lossman fumble in the Jets game, shortly before DJ was fired. Often you cannot read a person by looking at their face and judging their reactions. Sometimes you can. Brandon was sincerely horrified. He really wants to win IMO. And he is smart (never hurts), so he will take counsel from qualified football professionals. I don't think he is a pushover and I expect him to make his own decisions and trust in his own judgement. Anyway, he's now firmly strapped into the drivers seat so its all on him (at least as long as Ralph Wilson owns the team). Naturally I wish him every success.

Sounds like a good plan to me ... if at first you don't succeed...

Another # 1 overall. We're making up for prior draft mistakes (if nothing else).

Risk is no NFL experience/track record. College players do what they are told. Pros need to buy in.

Brutal. But true.

Chan is done. Stick a fork in him. The remaining question is whether Buddy goes with him.

So does that mean your opinion will depend on his 3 cone drill? Or are you open to viewing the game tape and his upcoming bowl game before deciding?

Byrd, who may now be signing a bigger contract than Weddle, is another example of a pro bowl quality player who fell in the draft because of his 40 time.

Sure, but few pro talent guys predicted that Russell Wilson could play at this level too tho clearly he can. I guess my point is that most scouts and GMs can't think outside the box and are overly reliant on measurables. Clearly there are a few who are capable of taking a more comprehensive, less limiting view - like Seattle's GM. Hope our guys can demonstrate the same ability because I agree we need help at a number of positions.

Vontaze ran a horrible 40 and is getting some consideration as DROY. Bengals think he can move back inside if RM is not returning. Teo is a lot better than Burfict.

Pickett's charge, Hitler invading Russia, yeah I think bringing Chan back would be right up there.

After years of losing, just making it to The Bottomfeeders AFC East Basement Bowl is good enuf for me.

Apparently this is being tweeted all over the place. Not saying there is any truth to it, but goes beyond a private/personal communication.

CJ is the quickest back in space that I can remember ever having seen. Not comparing him to anyone though. There are a number of great backs. Each one is in a class by himself IMO. My personal fav is Gale Sayers. Who knows maybe CJ will someday make it into that select group, but it is unlikely. He's a hell of a back tho.

Bingo! Only successful veteran NFL HC who is not a retread. Of course Ralph will have to let him write his own ticket.

A decent argument. Lots of fans like Gailey's O. And your comments are in line with Gailey's often stated opinion that you pass to set up the run (though whether he actually does that is debatable). The flaw in the ointment tho is your belief that Fitz can execute it. He is inaccurate, erratic, inconsistent and unable to produce in the clutch (other than producing INTs). You are also right about his lack of arm strength. The point tho is that if you are not a threat to go over the top and take your shots the spread O will be easily defended by an NFL defence. And further with regard to Gailey, there is, as you say, poor player personnel evaluation, as well as poor in game decision making and clock management, and inability to motivate players.

Also found that to be an odd comment, especially from someone who knows him well. People who are essentially open and frank by nature simply do not morph late in life into inscrutable and Byzantine personalities. Rex won't and can't change. Same for Belly. They are opposites.

I agree. Rex is a great guy and great DC. Unlike Belly he's a human being. Would love to see him in BLO. With respect to Gailey, I don't think he is loyal to a fault. I think his "loyalty" to Fitz has mostly to do with his having sold him to Buddy and Ralph for 60 million garbanzos. Probably has more to do with his own perception of his legacy as an OC who can turn chickenpoo into chicken salad at the QB position.

The Jets. From a GM perspective they gave up lots to pick him where they did and last year went out and foolishly guaranteed his 2013 contract. In terms of player development also the Jets. Fitz is, and always has been, what he is. A suitable backup QB. Sanchez certainly had more upside if handled properly.

Maybe the Finns are jockeying for a better draft position. Smart. Colts, those losers, tanked a whole season, not just two meaningless games, in order to win for the next 10 or 12. Players should always play hard, even if only for pride. But that's not to say that the brain trust should not take executive action. Reality is a dirty business.