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I worry about how we will match up against their improved ground and pound. Say what you like about Tebow but he can run the ball. Our linebackers and young secondary could be badly exposed. The only true nasties we have on D are Kyle and Marcel. The more Sanchez plays, the better our chances. If Tebow mostly sits, I think we win.

A few years ago the speculation was that the Bills were trading up for Tebow. Buddy said no and he was telling the truth. They wanted Demarius Thomas. BeyBey was a Chan favorite. If they think he was a possible first round talent, I would not be surprised if Gordon was a Bill tomorrow. He has only been working out for three weeks. He can definitely improve on his 40 time with a little conditioning. He really is big and fast.

You can bet lots of pro talent evaluators had a bead on him long before the draft. It's the national football media that's slow on the uptake, before they spend more time with the scouts and execs. That's why you see so many changes in what's being reported as we are down to the wire. Gilmore is clearly one of the two top corners in this years draft based on all the visual evidence. He tackles better than Claibourne, he is better in run support, and executing blitz packages. He is much bigger, and much faster. His hips are less fluid transitioning and though his ball skills appear to be good, the other guy is off the charts and clearly better in deep and man, though not in zone, coverage. I will be interested to see how he does in press when the pads go on. All in all a top prospect and deserving of where he was drafted, even if there were a few position players as good or even maybe better, tho not for us given our needs i.e. DeCastro, who was a steal, no pun intended. Really love the Brooks pick too. He is a red ass player.

In a preseason game last year with the raiders Trent threw a quick out on third and long. I remember the look of utter disbelief on coach Jacksons face. I had to laugh, but really it was sad.

So tell us how you really feel about Trent. I feel sorry for him, still trying to be something he can never be, an NFL quarterback. It's sad. He should go back to Cali, sell insurance and play golf. That would make sense at least.

Montreal and Toronto Canada. Go Bills!!!

Roger Maris was the same way. Used to say "I was born surely". Actually I'm like that too.

I hear ya but for a long time Vick was not a good QB either. I'm intrigued to see if he has matured and what, if anything, Gailey and Lee can do with him.

Buddy is putting a powerhouse team together in Buffalo. There are a few (not many) pieces missing. If they can be found the AFC East passes thru Buffalo in a couple of years. Buddy has just had a great run what with FA and the draft. But he is not doing it all by himself. Something has happened to the organization. We have better coaches. Better scouts. We have Whaley backing up Buddy. We are spending money and taking risks. We are doing things the right way for a change. It is pretty much a complete overhaul. After so many years of sucking I'm not sure I understand why or where the impetus is coming from. Nor do I understand why it took so long. I guess it must be Ralph.

Nawrocki is the guy who said Cam was garbage and going to bust. He thought Maybin was a sure fire HOFamer. Enuf said about him. Nothing to worry about Gilmore. He is a phenomenal athlete. His ball skills might not be on par with Mo Claiborne but he is faster, a better tackler and more dangerous coming off the edge. He is also extremely serious about his profession and has an outstanding worth ethic. He was a good student and is of impeccable character. For those who have'nt noticed yet he is also extremely confident. He is a very low risk pick with great upside. I think he will shine. Glenn's upside is probowl left tackle. His downside is probowl RT or guard. Also a first rate person. Actually, the Bills had an absolutely fantastic draft. Talent, value & need. Check.

When it comes to picking wideouts in Big Blue I trust.

ACC...ok right I got it.

So he was "worried"? Talk about a panic overreaction. If you are going to move up for a WR why not a real one like Randle.

Rest assured there is none. There is only the homer police. Would like you to believe anything.

Doubt it, but I look forward to hearing the explanation. Like maybe the draft is too long anyway.

Agree. Makes no sense.

But they would have gotten him two spots later.

No. So why?

I would guess that both Kuch and Barron were rated higher on the Bill's board. Thats the rub. He's a solid pick, we got a very good player. Mayock had him rated #8 overall.

If we are drafting a guard, it should be DeCastro. Glenn is said to be best in pass pro. I don't question that if people who have seen him a lot are all saying it. What I thought I noticed tho was he has a bob or hop in his kick step that makes me think he could have problems with maintaining his balance in dealing with a good bull rush or other DE pass rush moves. On the other hand I've also heard some say that he is heavy footed, even some of his supporters. From what little I saw of him at the combine his feet seemed very agile and quick for a man that size. Rightly or wrongly I somehow don't see him as a JPeters clone physically and in his movements especially. For better or worse I think there is only one JP.

And G-Tech is terrific at recruiting truly great receivers - and hardly ever using them LOL

You are right about Wilson IMO. Play action is not only very good, but important in his case because he then leverages off of that to roll left or right with the ability to throw with strength and accuracy to either side. Also his mobility lets him find the lanes so his height (or lack thereof) is much less important, you know, exactly the way Drew does it. he could wind up being very difficult to defend.

I guess the hate never ends. Now Mallet is a meth head (oh, I know, it was "reported"). Comical. If he was on meth he wouldn't be on an NFL roster. He would be on the street or in a hospital ward.

I know it sounds crazy, but I actually feel sorry for Steve Johnson. I like him as a player and a person. I don't think his agent will be getting many calls from new clients in the coming months.

My friend is a long time Giants fan in NY who knows his football (much better than me) and certainly knows the Giants roster. When I asked him about Manningham he said "He seems to make the difficult catches but not nearly consistent and I don’t think he's a number one go to receiver…but with stevie johnson he could be a nice complement." Another guy, a Rams fanatic ( he has suffered like us in recent years) who also really knows his stuff said "Manningham is a perfect fit for them (meaning the Bills). Offer him the same deal that Johnson got." So some knowledgeable fans seem to think he'd be a nice complement to Stevie anyway. For myself, I always like Manningham when at Mich. Is and always was a playmaker. I think he would upgrade our receiving corps on the outside. I can also see why Meachem was their first choice amongst FAs. Glad at least they are not doing anything stupid like signing someone like Robinson to a big contract.